We used Loadstar for both their packing service and their moving service. It was fairly complicated job, with some items going from the old house to the new house, some items from the new house to the old house and some items into a storage unit. We could not have done it without Joe's crew! Their packer, Tina, was very efficient and friendly. I told Tina what I needed to be done, and when I came back, it was done! All the boxes were well labeled and taped securely. She handled entire areas of our house without supervision. She was a huge help in packing all different kinds of items both big & small. The movers were also very friendly, organized and efficient. They had a method for packing & loading the boxes that worked great. They knew how to load the truck and the storage unit to make everything easy to load & unload and they also made it easy to get the boxes once they were in the storage unit. Highly recommended! read more

Loadstar movers has no equal, they are second to no one, and I can attest to that based on more than thirty moves. My company has been working with Loadstar for over twenty-five years. From small moves to entire building contents being moved, every move was impeccable. In addition, I have personally used Loadstar movers for five house moves both here and in Los Angeles. Not an item scratched, not a wall or floor scratched and not a single item lost in transit. For me, as an employer, the true mark of a great company and great leadership is the longevity of the staff. The staff of Loadstar have been there for many years, they are all professional, charming, go overboard to help out and never ever complain. All of this is a testimony to the exceptional leadership of Joe Vaccaro. Look no further than Loadstar Movers, you will never be disappointed, I guarantee it! read more

Joe and the Loadstar crew are extremely conscientious, courteous and honest. You couldn't ask for more when it comes to movers. Having strangers in your space and all your personal stuff can be nerve wracking and these guys help relieve the stress. They're careful, understanding and personable, and that's important. Because whether you like it or not, they get to know you pretty well in a day. I couldn't be more enthusiastic about recommending Loadstar Movers! read more

I can recommend Loadstar Movers highly-they were available on short notice, were prompt and extremely efficient. Lev and Freddy both worked extremely hard and had great attitudes! That's saying something considering I moved into a third story walk up :) I would move with them again without hesitation. Thanks again Loadstar! read more

We had a small in home job that my husband and I were not able to do. I called Loadstar, spoke to Joe and he sent two very nice young men out very quickly. Our problem was solved. I so much appreciated speaking to a real person when I call. This is definitely a professional company. read more

First started when Joe Vacarro came to our office to give us a quote to relocate our entire office to another office in downtown SB. He was friendly, professional and I felt that the quote was very fair. They were flexible when I had to change the date a couple times. On the day of the move, he had 4 guys who helped and were right on time, professional, and handled our furniture with care. They also stayed a little longer without any notice. I will definitely call LoadStar Movers again for our Moving Day #2! read more

I've known Joe Vaccaro and Load Star Movers for over 8 years. I have referred him many times with very positive feedback. Six weeks ago I called Joe to move myself into a new home. As always, he and his staff were very careful with my furniture. Before moving any furniture they would wrap the furniture in a moving blanked to bubble plastic then move it from the house to the truck. I can highly recommend Load Star Moves, an always do. read more

My husband and I moved from a 2 bedroom apartment in Goleta to a house in Santa Barbara. We hired Loadstar Movers based on Yelp reviews. Communication with Joseph (the owner) was very clear and easy from the beginning. Our movers were punctual, friendly & EFFICIENT. In my opinion, we had quite a lot of stuff to move. Everything was moved and unloaded within 5 hours, which I was really impressed by. They treated our furniture with care and nothing was damaged. There were no hidden fees. They asked where we wanted boxes and furniture to be placed. 5 stars. Stress-free moving experience. Definitely recommend Loadstar. read more

This was my first time hiring professional movers, and after reaching out to a few different companies, I'm so glad that we chose Loadstar! We were moving out of an apartment with really narrow walkways and stairs, and everything was moved very carefully. They unloaded everything to our new place quickly (in a heat wave, I might add), and we didn't see any damage at all. We were extremely happy and relieved with how smooth everything went! These guys were wonderful. Thank you Joe and team! read more

Best movers by far!! Great communication and very professional. I needed help moving some very heavy furniture on short notice and Joe the owner fit us in during his incredibly busy schedule. The guys were so careful and polite. They were amazingly efficient!!! I highly recommend Loadstar movers and will be using them again soon for all our moving needs! read more

Joe and his team at LoadStar helped us move from Santa Barbara to Caprinteria. It was our first time using a moving service, and Joe has set the bar high - his team is hard working, diligent, and got everything to our new home safely. If you're looking to stay on time and on budget with your next move, look no further, as LoadStar is the most cost effective, with high service, you will find! read more

For some reason my review from last year isn't showing up on Yelp? But Joe deserves for something to be said, so here is another-a year later: Honest, honest, honest!!! Moved me last year and it was a GREAT experience. He will make 100% sure you are completely satisfied. If you are going to move, call LoadStar for certain; they may or may not be the least expensive, will certainly be competitive, and as soon as you hire him, you can relax because it will all work out even better than you can imagine!!! read more

My wife and I chose LoadStar to help us move from Santa Barbara to Granada Hills and they did an amazing job. They crew was everything you could want: on time, efficient, hard working, and very careful with our property. The thing that really made them stand out from the other moving companies we received estimates from was that their owner, Joe, gave us tips on how to make the moving process quicker, and therefore less expensive. He also said it would be no problem to have friends there during the move to help us get everything moved as quickly as possible. These tips definitely did make the process faster, easier, and helped us save some $. Thanks guys!! read more

Moving day just ended and I am compelled to write that the move was excellent. Top notch movers. They worked hard and were super polite and efficient. I've moved over 20 times in my life and this was the best move yet!! read more

We have used LoadStar Movers 3 times over the last few years. Joe and his entire crew are REAL professionals. They are so easy to work with, reasonably priced, and I just can't say enough good things about them. We were given their names by friends of ours and have recommended them to others. They're the best! read more

Fast and friendly. Moved about 10 pieces of large furniture in about 2h. Would definitely use them again.

If you are moving, I would highly recommend LoadStar Movers. Joe and his team are extremely professional and courteous. They are careful with your belongings and work efficiently through the whole move. The owner Joe is also a great resource to have during the moving process. He has a wealth of knowledge of Santa Barbara and has a directory of people he can recommend if you need packers, cleaners, etc. He is great about communicating prior to the move and checking in with you during the move. I would definitely use LoadStar Movers again and would highly recommend them to everyone here in town. They are the best in the business. read more

Wow! What a pleasant and efficient move we had with Joe, such a pleasure to work with! LoadStar showed up on time, were super friendly and affordable too! I couldn't believe how fast they were. I'll definitely be calling on and referring LoadStar movers for any moving events in the future! Thanks again guys! You're the best!! Kara K read more

Just used Joe and his team at LoadStar to move within Santa Barbara. Totally impressed with the service. They were organized & professional, they got the job done fast. Great communication before and during the move, so I knew what to expect in terms of packing and where stuff needed to go at the new place. The price was great and there were no surprises. Totally recommend these guys. read more

Joe and his team were great! They went above and beyond during our move and helped us look for ways to save money. One of the best parts of this move and THE most helpful for us in our situation were the packers that he provided. Chantel and her team were wonderful! Fast, efficient, and they cared for our household goods as if they were their own. I highly recommend them and would use them again. read more

Moving can be a traumatic experience when it comes to packing, moving, and unpacking a household. I had a good feeling as soon as I met Joe Vaccaro when he came to give me an estimate. The first people I met were the women who did all of the packing. They were very efficient and extremely professional in how they packed and wrapped things. Not an item was broken. The movers were also outstanding - very kind and conscientious. They worked several hours overtime and were determined to get the work done. I would recommend LoadStar Movers for anyone who is considering moving. read more

We have used LoadStar two times and will definitely be using them for out next move! Joe and his team are great to work with and are always very careful with our furniture and belongings. They have always been on time and are very efficient. We will definitely be calling LoadStar for our next move and we recommend them to all of our friends and family. read more

Joe and his team are efficient, friendly, and took great care of my furniture! I couldn't believe how easy and smooth they made my move- I would recommend them to ANYONE needing help with these kinds of things. read more

i have nothing but great things to say about joe and his guys at loadstar movers. i called over 7 companies in town before choosing this one. i only had a single room to move with a twin bed and a desk and around 40 boxes. most places were telling me it would take them a minimum of 4 hours which is crazy for the small amount of things i had. most places had minimums of 2-3 hours plus driving fees and all were over $150/hour. loadstar moved me in two hours including driving time, two guys came and very carefully & efficiently loaded all my stuff and walked most of it up the three flights of stairs at my new place. they were respectful around my desire for them to wear a mask due to covid which was also super appreciated. i cannot say enough good things about this company. being a business owner myself it starts from the ground up and Joe was super friendly, helpful and accommodating and his pricing is super fair and reasonable. i have recommended his company since and will continue to refer and use his services whenever needed. so glad i found you!! read more

This is a fully legit mover! The men that showed up we professional, wrapped our furniture & took great care of each & every piece. We have wood floors and plaster walls - they remained perfect because of the great care these gentle strong men took- thank you Joe Vaccaro for your great crew!!! I HIGHLY Recommend this company read more

My daughter attends UCSB and needed to move her furniture and belongings from one apartment to another in Isla Vista. Since we live over 6 hours away and since we knew some of the heavy furniture would be hard to carry from her second story apartment, I started researching movers in the Goleta and Santa Barbara area. Out of all the movers I called, LoadStar was the most reasonably priced with lots of very good reviews. (LoadStar charges by the hour and did not have a minimum fee, whereas several companies had a two-hour minimum. Also this company starts charging when the movers arrived at the apartment. Some companies said they start charging when their movers leave their facility. ) Once we decided on LoadStar, it the owner Joe was very responsive about setting up a moving date and time. (However, be warned that this company is very popular and luckily there was an opening late in the afternoon on the day my daughter wanted to move. If my daughter moves again, I will call LoadStar as soon as I have a moving date.) On moving day, his men called my daughter to confirm arrival time and they showed up when expected. My daughter said both men were very nice, professional and worked quickly. They were able to move her things from one apartment to another in 1 hour and 15 minutes. (She did have all her items boxed up and her furniture was ready to go .... drawers were emptied and boxed, sheets off bed, etc.) After the move was finished, I called Joe and was paid by credit card. This was my daughter's first time moving on her own and she was very happy with the experience. She told me she'd recommend that we use LoadStar again for any future moves she may have. Finally, the cost of the movers was about the same as the gas cost for my husband and I to drive to SB and back and with no risk of throwing out our backs, hiring LoadStar was well worth it! read more

Joe and his team have moved me three times in Santa Barbara. Each time they have been excellent. They are on time, prepared, careful, skilled and organized. They work quickly and clearly have many years of experience moving. Joe's team have also helped me with smaller projects such as moving items in a garage to prepare for built-ins to be installed. They are willing to take things to be donated, etc. I highly recommend them to all of my friends and clients and no one has been disappointed. Joe is always competitive in his rates. You and your belongings are in really good hands with Joe and LoadStar Movers. read more

Loadstar Movers have moved our family several times in the past and we love them! Never will I move again without hiring them. It is well worth the money. They are friendly, reliable, priced right and make everything much less stressful (which is important in a move!). The owner Joe Vaccaro is an amazing guy - super trustworthy. I have no worries when I'm dealing with him and his crew. I recommend them and their packing service to anyone who needs to move! read more

Joe and all the movers of Loadstar have helped me moved twice now and both times they were kind, efficient, professional and great to work with. Joe also has a very generous demeanor and a very big heart, it's clear from the people who have worked with him that they appreciate his help and he tends to go above and beyond when helping his customers. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone who needs a job well done. read more

LoadStar Movers was great! Tina was extremely efficient helping me pack our kitchen and laundry room prior to the move and the guys ON the move were phenomenal. They were of course strong and very careful with all of our furniture and boxes but were also some of the nicest movers we've met. Our move was complicated with many stops but they were extremely efficient. Also, there was one small outdoor light fixture that was damaged in the move and instead of doing the standard insurance rate, which would have come out to a few dollars, Joe proactively offered to give us more than enough to replace the light. I also never had to bring it up. The team lead told Joe about it and Joe called to ask how the move went, and I was so happy with the day I had actually forgotten about the light. At the end of the conversation he told me his solution... what a team! Thank you to Joe and the LoadStar team! read more

These guys are amazing! Not only were they quick and careful, but their prices are great! They made moving so easy and affordable, I felt like family. Don't bother looking at any other movers, this is the company for you! read more

When I recently moved, I received a referral to Joe Vaccaro's Loadstar company from my realtor, who is well-respected and has extensive knowledge of who provides good service in the community. When I first met with Joe, he was friendly, reassuring, and presented me with several options for the best and most cost-effective way to get the contents of my apartment moved. I was impressed with his attitude that he and his crew could work with my specific needs and be flexible. The price quoted was more than fair. He was easy to communicate with when I phoned prior to moving day with a couple of questions. On the day of the move, the crew, which is personally led by Joe, arrived on time with Israel, his excellent team leader, and 3 more polite and efficient men. They were very careful and respectful of all my belongings (in fact, not a thing was damaged in the process.) My furniture was being moved into a 3-story townhome, and included an oak upright piano and-queen sized beds which were to moved up to the top floors. Though the piano was extremely difficult to move up the narrow staircase, the crew was very persistent and uncomplaining and were able to get it moved. When the queen size boxspring absolutely would not go up the stairs, Joe was able to get his handyman friend out to the house right away to cut (and repair) the wood frame so it would go up! This was all done within the agreed-upon time frame and within budget. A few days later, when I realized there was one more heavy item (a fireproof small safe) which was still in the apartment, he got that moved to the new place without any hassle for me. It is a pleasure to do business with such a professional and upbeat person. I highly recommend Loadstar for big or small moving jobs. read more

What an amazing experience! Joe and his crew helped my daughters and I move to an apartment on the third floor, with NO elevator! They were as friendly and helpful at the end of this very challenging move as they were in the beginning. Thank you to Load Star for ALL their help! I will definitely recommend them. read more

Joe and his crew did a great job packing, moving and unpacking our home. The experience was positive and we will use Loadstar again pros reasonable price super accessible owner local small business owner was onsite nothing broken cons bed re-assembly was problematic read more

I have used Joe/Load Star Movers multiple times, and have always been impressed with their courteous communications, detailed care of my items and wishes, and efficiency. These guys work hard and they don't mess around. Although, they are smiling and whistling while they work....clearly, they like what they do. I highly recommend Joe/Load Star Movers--though I hope I don't need then again for a while! read more

We had a large move recently. Both houses involved narrow driveways with tricky turnarounds. We also had several heavy, bulky and expensive furniture pieces to be moved as well as some fragile items. Joe and his crew provided excellent service to us and tailored their vehicles to our needs, in some cases using pickup trucks to get large expensive pieces in and out. Joe was on site for part of the move involving the most fragile items. He and his crew are polite, patient, honest and professional. They were extremely careful and respectful of our house and furniture. The move was very fairly and competitively priced. Would give more stars if possible. Service above and beyond. Thanks Guys! read more

I have dealt with many national and intra-state moving companies for more than 20 years, when I worked for a corporation that transferred me from one project location to another. I've found LoadStar Movers to be the best for me here in Santa Barbara. Very courteous, on-time, efficient, professional movers who went above and beyond. I checked them out first and found positive reviews. Then I spoke to the owner and he was very patient & helpful answering my questions. Once his crew did their first reliable job for me, I recommended them to friends who experienced the same. LoadStar recently did an emergency move for a friend and she was extremely grateful for their professional help. Many thanks to Joe and LoadStar crew! ~ Dr. Lisa C. read more

This Sunday I had to move, yet again! I called my favorite guys, Loadstar Movers to help me and thank goodness I did, because I had no one but a three year old by my side! The Loadstar guys are beyond amazing. They are fast and so careful with all my things. I had to move most of my stuff into storage because I am still looking for a place right now, and the guys were kind enough to wrap my breakable furniture in their blankets. Seeing my things in storage was very stressful and sad, but the kindness of Israel and the crew softened the hard blow. I am going to have to move again as soon as I find a home, and I will for sure call my favorite guys, Loadstar Movers. read more

i wasnt even using the service but their truck had to block my access to my garage and so i had to park in a visitor spot. one of the movers took my grocerys out of my car for me (i had to carry my baby daughter) and he carried them all the way to my house. i never asked for his help, he just saw i would need it. he was soooo courteous. even took off his shoes to walk in my house. thank you read more

Lev and his crew just moved all my stuff for me and I am so happy. The whole crew is fast, friendly and experienced. They were so careful with everything and then helping me set up when we got to the new place. I can highly recommend them and the price was comparable with other movers. They were great to work with and we actually had a good time. read more