We had a great experience with the Impel moving crew - Max, Alex, Tony, Ivan, Alim, and Zhanat. We had a lot to move and they helped with packing, un-assembling and re-assembling furniture where necessary. They were very professional and conscientious about checking where we wanted everything to be placed. I highly recommend them! The price landed on the low end of their estimate and was a great value! read more

Fantastic experience with Impel Moving. Clear communication & easy-to-understand estimate at the outset. On move day, the crew (Alex & Simon) were friendly, fast, careful, hard-working & efficient. Great value for the price and they made the move easy. I've used Impel Moving for a previous move & I'm glad I used their services again. Highly recommend with no reservations. Affordable price, great service! Thank you Impel. read more

I booked impel moving because of the stellar yelp reviews. Unfortunately the experience I had didn't align with their high ratings. I am used to efficient, quick, and strong movers with Lugg. The movers I had with Impel not only took their sweet time, they also relied on dollys to move items. They had no strategy in filling the truck so they ended up using time to take already packed items out of the truck to rearrange. Their team didn't inform them of the type of move we booked (which was apartment to storage unit) so they wasted time with their apartment to apartment framework which is apparently different than apartment to storage. The movers blamed me for their team's miscommunication and was overall rude. The movers also lectured me on SF street parking as if they had never helped people move in a big city before. Their policy is a 3 hour minimum and here are the payment details: 2 movers + 1 truck $125 cash per hour or $135 for cc (3 hour minimum) $50 one time truck fee Travel time is charged double We ended up paying $612 + tip so $700 total. Honestly, for this steep price it's pretty comparable to just hiring two XL Luggs who don't have attitude or a minimum time length, go as fast as possible, are physically strong and think strategically about truck organization with boxes and furniture. read more

I've used Impel to move my home twice. San Jose to Roseville then Roseville to Hollister. Very competitive pricing, fantastic move team. Super polite and knowledgeable guys. They worked their asses off nonstop for hours and hours. I highly recommend them. read more

The best movers we've ever worked with. Two years in a row, two different moves. These guys are the BEST. Effective, efficient and quick. Thank you! read more

Zhan and Batas(?) helped us unload the equivalent of a 2 bedroom apartment + an electronic music studio into a house in Russian Hill. They were very professional, efficient, and easy to work with. We had a lot of fragile gear and nothing was broken. Despite the rain and lack of garage parking, they did the entire unloading in less than 3 hours for an affordable price. Since there was a 3-hour minimum on the booking, they helped assemble some furniture too. The only downside is that Dennis didn't give us an exact time they would arrive - I asked for 4pm and he said they would arrive between 4 and 5pm. They ended up calling me around 4:10pm to say they were on their way and arriving around 25min later. Normally this is no big deal, but we were in a slightly precarious parking situation with our uhaul. Note they charge a 3.5% fee for credit cards so it is better to have cash on hand. Despite this I would happily work with them again if I were moving in SF. read more

We loved our experience with Bay Area Efficient Movers. - From Oakland to Mountain View, CA last Sunday (about 40 minutes' drive) - 1-bedroom apartment (our stuff almost filled the 17-foot truck) - We did 99% of our packing beforehand (except for a few items in the fridge) - 2-men crew (Olzhas and Nurik) - Moving started at 8:45am, all done before 1:30pm - The crew arrived a little bit earlier than our scheduled time, came upstairs to assess what we had, and came back with all the tools and boxes. The time didn't start until they actually started working. - The movers were very very efficient, respectful and friendly. They only asked for 5 minutes' rest during unloading, didn't even have a lunch break. - The loading dock of our previous apartment wasn't open by the time all the furniture was wrapped up, so the crew parked across the street and moved everything without waiting for the loading dock. - Our new apartment is on the 2nd floor without an elevator. And the crew had to walk through a small courtyard to our side of the building. - We helped to unwrap furniture when the movers were unloading the stuff to our new apartment, to speed things up and also because we hated to stand by doing nothing... Before booking BAE Movers, I talked with different moving companies. Hourly price-wise, they were pretty comparable. But the following reasons made it an easy decision to choose BAE Movers: 1. The fact that efficiency is THE selling point. (That can make a huge difference in the total price!) 2. Adam was very responsive and patient in his answers from the very beginning. He gave me a detailed rundown of what would happen on the moving day, very transparent about potential break times (that'll be excluded from the total time). The booking was very smooth. It turned out to be a great decision! I'd highly recommend it to anybody who wants an efficient move! read more

Shipshape Moving - Movers Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Great experience with the BAEM team! They are really efficient. Smooth communication, very organized! It was super nice of them to adjust the pickup time last minute when my apartment management screwed my elevator reservation slot. All my bulky items were thoroughly packed and all my belongings were carefully transferred to a new place. Very friendly and diligent to all the precautions during this challenging time of COVID. Definitely recommend and would use them again. Thanks, guys! read more

I absolutely loved my experience with Bay Area Efficient Movers. After what felt like weeks of scrolling through reviews and horror stories, I settled on these guys because it seemed as though they did their best to be, well, efficient, and they lived up to their name. Tim, John, and Max showed up on time, were easy to work with, and packed everything with care. They also quickly disassembled and then re-assembled several pieces of furniture in the new apartment, and did a wonderful job with each piece. In sum, BAEM is an easy choice because most of the rates I found were roughly comparable, but the company prides itself on efficiency, and that made the final price much more digestible. The team's hard work made the move nearly painless. Moving info: - From San Francisco (Potrero Hill) to downtown Oakland yesterday (about 25 minutes' drive) - 1-bedroom apartment - Did 99% of packing beforehand (except for a few items in the fridge) read more

Showed up with masks and worked fast! I have a lot of delicate plants and furniture and they made it all to the new spot without a scratch or a tear. Already recommending to friends that are moving currently! read more

*****I will update after I move and settle in!***** Prior to hiring BAEM, I spoke with about 30 other packing and moving companies in the Bay Area. If you've heard of them, I've spoken with them. If you haven't, well... I've probably spoken with them too. What I'm trying to say is that I thoroughly did my research before choosing BAEM. I haven't moved yet, but here are some reasons why I chose BAEM: They are the most responsive. They always respond in a professional and friendly manner. They have been patient. They have been flexible. Their price is really reasonable. They allow their customers to request quotes on Yelp. They're available when I need to move. They have great reviews. There are no hidden costs. Packing services AND materials are included in my quoted price (oftentimes companies will either not offer packing, charge significantly more for packing services, or charge a lot for packing materials). They desire to create a stress free moving experience. Service this far has been fantastic!! What will I be commenting on after my move? Professionalism Conscientiousness (especially in helping me pack very fragile items... microscope, wine, china, glass, electronics, etc.) Patience (I have two receiving destinations and am still trying to categorize which boxes/items will go where) Knowledgeability and Experience Organization Cleanliness Efficiency Final Cost Additionally: -Will they have a wide variety of packing materials? -Will I receive all of my belongings? -Will all of my possessions arrive in perfect condition? -Will I recommend them to my family, friends, and Yelp community? -Will I have a relatively stress-free move? *****I will update after I move and settle in!***** read more

Easily the best movers out there-- they arrived on time, were fast, efficient, and incredibly friendly. They even stayed a little later to help me set up my new wardrobe. If I ever move again, I am 100% reaching out to these guys. Thank you so much!!! read more

1/17/2020 move from clearing a storage to a house 30 miles away. From the start, communications with Adam - was very prompt and clear in responding to inquiries and setting up of appointment; while Tim, Zhan and Batas - they came on time, did the work dilligently, with no grumpy attitude despite the amount of heavy work and long hours to finish the move. Overall, thumbs up and will use them again in the future. read more

Shipshape Moving - claearing the storage - Movers Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Highly highly highly recommend these guys. Excellent job and insanely fast. Our drive way was too steep for a 17ft truck and guys had to carry everything up the hill for 100 ft. They were very professional, and couldn't be more grateful for such smooth move. read more

To be fair my items were already pre-packed before these guys came so there wasn't much room for error with my stuff. My roommate however allowed them to pack her items and we'll let's say they did a subpar job at best. Broken Gucci glasses and TV. They eventually after haggling with them replaced her tv for current value. They did however scratch my Apartment brand new floors ‍ (I moved into a newly remodeled unit ) I originally thought it was scuff marks , but no they were scratch marks Morale of the story is ... if you decide to use them because you are in a pinch ... all electronics should be tested before leaving your old place and then immediately after the move to avoid the headache Also I strongly encourage you to make them use pads on your floor if you have marble or wood... to preserve your floors Fair warning to avoid harassment and just all out frustration if you decide to use these guys.... Micro manage the heck out of them ..especially if you have them pack items and as mentioned if they will be coming into a house with nice wood and or marble floors. Adam has called us multiple times requesting that we remove a pretty accurate and fair review ‍ I wondered how they maintain their five star rating and it's beginning to become more obvious that they rush through moves, damage items , and then try to cover their tracks so reviews will be altered. It's a shame so Buyer Beware read more

Shipshape Moving - Movers Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This team is great, I have used them twice in the last two years, they took excellent care of everything and made sure nothing was damaged. They are very efficient with time, and they're really a pleasure to work with in your home. I highly recommend them to all my friends. read more

I'd give these guys 10 stars if I could. Bay Area Efficient Movers helped me complete what would have been a nightmare packing/move-out in just one day! A wonderful experience from the moment I contacted them to the time my move was complete. To quickly summarize my full review: 1. Receiving the quote was clear/easy and they accurately predicted my moving needs (much better then I did). The price was very fair relative to the competition. 2. Movers were hard-working, careful, responsive to directions, and friendly. 3. The movers went above and beyond in several ways: - Sent two additional movers free of charge in order to complete the move faster!! - Accurately packed/sorted and moved my items into two separate storage units - Helped me carry furniture out to Craigslist buyers/move certain items to my car, etc. Full Review: I contacted ~10 moving companies for quotes while I was out of the country. Adam was one of the first to respond, providing a clear quote and asking for the additional information he needed to help me further. It was one of the cheaper quotes that I received. Adam (correctly) predicted that I would need 3 movers and a larger truck just by looking at photos of my condo. While I was initially hesitant to pay for the additional mover (my condo was only a 1BR), Adam's prediction proved to be 100% accurate because: packing takes a long time, I had way more stuff then I thought I did, and the elevator/parking situation at my complex complicated the logistics of the move-out. I ended up saving a lot of money with the additional mover cutting down the total time of the move. The movers themselves were amazing. Most importantly, they were extremely hard workers. Nobody slacked off or took a random smoke break the moment I turned my back on them (a complaint I often encountered when vetting other competing moving companies on Yelp). It was as if I had gathered a group of my most hard-working/diligent friends to help me move. Second, the movers were extremely careful with my furniture. Almost all furniture and other items were carefully shrink-wrapped, and larger items were wrapped in moving blankets. Much of my clothing was packed away in wardrobe boxes at my request. Nothing was damaged and everything was treated with the utmost care. They were also friendly and followed directions without hesitation/complaint. At one point during the move I sold some of my furniture to a Craigslist buyer. At my request, the movers immediately stopped what they were doing and carried those pieces of furniture out to the buyer's car. Similarly, when I asked the movers to start loading some of the packed items out of the hallway and into the truck to avoid bothering my neighbors, they did so immediately. My move was complicated due to the need to split my items between two separate storage units. At my request the movers accurately kept track of which storage unit each box and piece of furniture should go. To top everything off, the company sent two additional movers to help out free of charge!! More then anything this showed me these guys prioritize making the customer happy, and not their bottom line. Not only did they provide free labor, they actually cut into their profits (given that they charge by the hour and the move ended up taking less time with the extra help). Thanks again to Adam, Dennis, Tom, Uplaksh and Vitali for their fantastic work and turning what would have been a stressful nightmare experience (that would have taken me several days) into a seamless one day process! I will definitely be using these guys again! read more

We contacted BAEM with pretty short notice to move homes with hopes of moving into our new home before Christmas. Adam came out to our current, unpacked and mess home, and gave us a quick quote. They did not have any hidden fees and everything was included. Since we messaged them on yelp we even got a discount! They do charge extra if you use credit card but that's to be expected. Adam was always responsive and accommodated our last minute changes of move dates. On the day of the move, I was notified by Denis of about what time they would be at our house. They arrived just as they said they would and, after a quick chat, they were on their way. Denis brought three other folks with him and everyone was super accommodating, hard workers, and very polite. They treated our things like it was their own and make sure to wrap and cover all of our items. I highly recommend BAEM for all your packing and moving needs. read more

I had a somewhat complicated move -- needed to get moved out of two storage units on opposite ends of the bay, and get all my things brought to my house in Berkeley. These guys got back promptly with a clear and competitively-priced quote and helped make sure they were going to be equipped to handle the move. On the big day, both crews showed up on time and ready to work. They were friendly, careful, and efficient getting everything out of our units and then into the house as well. I strongly recommend working with these guys, can't be anyone better for every step of the process. read more

I will hire BAEM again in a heartbeat. Maksim and Tim really did a fantastic job. They were careful with every single item, so pleasant to work with, and communicative. They arrived promptly, checked out what needed to be done and got to work. Seriously worth every penny. BAEM quoted me a reasonable price compared to the other movers I was talking to and came prepared with tape, wardrobe boxes etc. The team did not know this, but we moved on my birthday, and they seriously made my day with how carefully they took care of everything. I was SUPER hesitant with this move because during my last move (totally unrelated to these guys) they ended up losing and entire box of electronics with an Xbox and a Dyson Fan. By the end of THIS move I already knew that BAEM was leagues above that other company. Will recommend to all my friends and family. Even though moving is a hassle, I know next time it'll be pretty painless with this team! read more

look no further, these guys are legit. they are safe, efficient, and eager to help in any way possible. worth every cent. read more

Had a great move Thursday morning, moving my Studio apartment in San Francisco on a very busy street with very little parking, to our new house in Daly City. Maksim and Tim were very helpful, and with shelter-in-place orders, did a great job taking necessary precautions. Also, great communication from Adam was appreciated, and he even stopped by during the move to check in. With most of my things pre-packed before they arrived, my total move took about 3 hrs, and went as expected. Would definitely use them again! Thanks! read more

These guys were amazing! This was my first time using a moving company and I couldn't be happier. They were on time, very courteous and super careful with our things. All the free boxes were a nice bonus too. Moving took much longer than expected but I think that was my fault for underestimating how much crap we have. They brought a fourth guy in to help unload once we were at our new place. That was much appreciated because we were exhausted and just ready to settle in at that point. Eric, Tim and Constantine were great! (apologies if I got the names wrong) read more

BAEM have helped me move three times now, all three times I received excellent service. All three times they were efficient, no damage to furniture, and they went above and beyond to help me (by helping me super glue back together a TV stand that I previously had broken, and also by installing pads onto furniture feet since they knew I was moving into a wood floor apartment). Highly recommended! read more

I'll still leave a one star review of my previous review simply because of this reply from the business. "I guess you don't mind damaging someone's business by rating them by 1 star because they didn't respond your message?" My response was, "No, I don't mind at all." That was a day ago. No reply. For the record, they don't do out of state moves. They should include that info on their website and Yelp profile. read more

Wonderful experience with the BAEM team! Moving during shelter-in-place felt doubly overwhelming but the actual experience was incredibly smooth. Maksim and Tim were friendly, professional and diligent, making the move easy as possible and being very generous and considerate around little details such as where to place things. All of my belongings were handled with care and nothing was damaged even the tiniest bit. I would absolutely use BAEM again. In fact, I referred them to a friend today! read more

WONDERFUL SERVICE! I have never moved so smoothly in my life. Like everyone in the bay area, we scour all of Yelp to find the most economically sound and fair service. BAEM is that company. They gave clear quotes with no hidden fees. On top of that, the owner (I think) called me to explain the one bad review they received last quarter. I didn't even ask for it. He just up front explained and eased any worry I might have. They sent a confirmation email and followed up the day before. Dennis and Uplaksh came on time. For a time frame between 8-9, they came at 830a sharp. We were raring to go and stacked some boxes outside to prep. They saw this and jumped right on in after a very quick introduction. They wasted NO time. When we were finished loading up, we calculated the double drive time and went separate ways. They asked for a 15 minute break - to which I felt like an ass for not even thinking about it - and of course we said yes because I barely helped and I needed a break already. When we were unloading, a cheapie lamp fell down. We didn't think anything of it because it was cheap and we didn't care to wrap it or even tell them to be careful. Without asking for anything, they offered to dock the price of the lamp - which was SO thoughtful, I wanted to hug them. Really, so friendly and truly efficient movers. I cannot recommend them enough. Definitely, definitely book BAEM if you'd like to not cry during your moving day. read more

It was a pleasure working with Bay Area Efficient Movers in our recent move from SOMA to the Mission. Adam was super prompt about getting back to my request about scheduling the move on such short notice (less than 2 weeks). I contacted him via Yelp and he responded within 15minutes. He gave great feedback about the number of movers and expected time estimate. I was able to schedule the move to begin between 8AM-9AM on a Saturday which was a lifesaver. The guys who did the move (shout out to Eriman and Vitalique) arrived promptly at 8:03AM and were ready to go. While the whole thing took longer than expected, the fault was on our end (management did not lock the elevators at our old place or the new place, boo). All of or worldly possessions were transferred successfully to our new apartment :) I would definitely recommend this company to anyone doing a city move. read more

Used BAEM for a move from an SF condo to an Oakland condo. Despite the complicated elevator setup, lack of a loading dock at the destination, and restrictive elevator reservation (I only had the elevators for the morning in both condos), the BAEM team handled everything professionally and efficiently. They arrived precisely on time and moved a 1BR (with 2 people) from start to finish in under 5h. They provided all the packaging and carefully wrapped everything (even stuff I didn't think needed wrapping) resulting in a painless, stress-free move. Highly recommend. read more

From the start, they had great communication. We reached out to a dozen moving companies and Adam was one of the first to reply. The day before the move Upklash (the head mover) confirmed his arrival the next day with a friendly text. Here's why I gave them 5 stars: - excellent communication throughout - very fair pricing with all materials included (no upcharge for additional unforeseen items) - courteous movers that were hard working and respectful of our goods. Upklash was especially kind. I really valued his work ethic and friendly demeanor Thanks for moving us from our apartment in San Francisco to our new home in San Mateo! read more

Dennis, Ruslan, and Sam were fantastic moving us from our old place to new one. They arrived on time and we're ready to go. They efficiently got us out of our old place, and handled carrying our stuff up three flights of stairs to our new one with ease. I highly recommend BAEM. Their support staff responded very promptly and we were able to set up the move in one phone call. Great experience, everyone should move with them! read more

True to their name, they're very efficient as well as respectful and pleasant to work with. Every item was handled carefully just as we ourselves would've. They just got done with moving our stuff and we're very pleased. read more

These movers lived up to their name. Not only were they efficient, they were also highly professional. From the first point of contact, when Adam promptly giving me an estimate and answered all my questions, to when Sam and Timur showed up on time and moved my stuff quickly, they were a pleasure to work with. I also liked that they have all the appropriate licenses. It set them apart from other companies. I did research on how to choose a good mover. It is recommended that they have a license with the U.S. Department of Transportation, and that they have insurance. Bay Area Efficient Movers had both, which reassured me about doing business with them. They ended up exceeding my expectations. Moving is always stressful, but the guys at Bay Area Efficient Movers made the process as pain-free as possible. Highly recommended. Would use their services again. read more

First time hiring movers and I was not disappointed. They were fast and efficient in helping us move from San Mateo over to the coast (HMB). They were nice and like I said worked fast. They took a small break and then were back at it. They really came through when it came to our heavy futon. They took it apart and ever rebuilt it at the new place. Super impressed. If you're hesitant at hiring them don't be. We also had some great conversations that made it feel like friends were helping us move. read more

Dennis and his partner Alex busted their butts today, and I was only moving 5 blocks! They arrived at the early part of the time window I had scheduled, with ample heads-up, and got right to work. Overall, packing up my bedroom, moving it, and unpacking some basics on the other side took 5 hours. I also loved that their hourly fee included everything (materials, labor, stairs, mileage, everything!), so I wasn't concerned about how much tape they used or whether they took a wrong turn. Overall, not the *most* meticulous packing job I've ever seen, but I don't have anything terribly fragile, and nothing has been damaged, to my knowledge. Adam, who scheduled my move, was also speedy in his responses and generally communicative. Thanks BAEM! read more

Great movers. They gave me a deal cuz I had only 3 items to move. They showed up a little late, but it was no biggie to me and they had just gotten off a massive move before mine apparently. They managed to move my massive couch out no problem too. I thought they'd be stuck with that for awhile. They worked quickly and hard. Their supervisor, Denis, also showed up and lent a hand. He then gave me a ride to the place I'm moving to and then back to my original location. Absolutely great guy. Had awesome conversations too! All in all, definitely recommend them. read more

I forgot to send a review after my move in mid December. I was moving into a 1 bedroom apartment and asked them to do most of the packing. Everything was accomplished with minimal input from myself. It was well enough organized that I was able to unpack more quickly than I had in previous moves. read more

These guys are awesome! Out of all the quotes I received, theirs was the most straightforward and the best deal since everything is in included in the price. They were easy to schedule, available same week, and were great with communication! Our move was only a studio, but parking at both locations is a nightmare, plus one had 4 floors of stairs. These guys moved us from Emeryville to a busy street in downtown SF and made it a breeze! It took 6 hours with 3 workers, but they were hustling the entire time and never moved slow. We really couldn't have done it without them, and it was worth every penny! I'd definitely ask them to help us again! They were efficient, friendly, good at communicating, and took really good care of our stuff. I absolutely recommend them! read more

Badas & Maxim were very efficient courteous & fast. They made my move so easy! Thank so much for all your help!

It makes me really sad to post 1 star reviews, and I never do unless I really feel the need. I scheduled BEAM to come at 8:30am to move my 1bedroom apt. They asked me 2 days earlier if I could do them a favor and change the move time to 11 and I agreed to only if they were able to get everything out by 12:30pm because my landlords were giving an open house of my apt at 1. They said not to worry and everything would be out by 12:30. Today rolls around and after spending the entire week packing, I was super excited for the move. It's 11:00 so I head downstairs and wait for the movers. It's now 11:10 and I'm wondering where they are. I call and speak with Alex who said there is an issue and they will be there in approximately 30 min. I was annoyed but had faith they were just running late. (Good customer service would've called me an hour in advance letting me know they were delayed, but instead I had to call them bc they didn't show up.. ) They arrived in a normal car (not moving van) at 12:25, almost an hour and a half passed when they were going to show up, clearly knowing they weren't moving my stuff. I had to be out of the apt in 5 min for the open house to start and apologized profusely to my landlords for the state of my apartment which was left in disarray full of bags and boxes. Alex knew they messed up, apologized, felt bad, and offered to come tomorrow for half the price. All of my stuff was packed up, so I would've had to sleep on my couch, unpack stuff, and rearrange my weekend since I thought I would've been moved in by EOD, not the following day. I asked if they could do it after the open house or sometime today because this was a huge inconvenience, he said "7 or 8 or maybe 9pm". I didn't feel like taking the risk with these guys again. He could tell I was super upset and offered to do it free of charge the next morning. I agreed because the stress of finding another mover last minute seemed awful. I ended up finding movers after who could move my stuff after the open house and cancelled w/ Alex. He apologized again and said he could've helped today-- again, didn't really feel like doing the move at 9pm at night. I understand things happen, I appreciate that Alex offered a great discount to me for the huge inconvenience, but the lack of professionalism of by not calling me in advance to let me know that what they promised me was not going to happen is totally inexcusable. I'm an adult woman and the situation they put me in literally made me cry. read more