I recently moved from the Bay Area to Portland, and Maxim & his team made the entire experience smooth and stress-free! Their pricing was fair and transparent, and their team worked quickly while treating all my belongings with incredible care. They packed everything up efficiently and delivered it the very next day! On top of that, everyone had such a positive, can-do attitude that it made the move surprisingly enjoyable. I couldn't have asked for a better moving experience--highly recommend! read more

Great service and reasonably priced! Max and Kevin helped me moved out of my space to put everything in storage before my big move. Max did a solo drive and moved all my stuff out of storage to Southern California. Very friendly, great communication, and hardworking! read more

Well, UMove isn't really "U" moving--it's more like "they" move. Seriously, the name could use a tweak. Maybe "The Fastest Movers in the World"? These guys work like a well-oiled machine. I blinked, and things were already moved! When I reached out, I contacted many companies, but three stood out. I won't bore you with the details--let's just say the list is out the door, along with my time and money, both well spent. During the pandemic, it took my boyfriend and me three days to move. On Thanksgiving Day, I was crying for help, so sore. I found two gentlemen to help on Thanksgiving. Who needs football and turkey, right? They definitely saved the day. That experience made me realize I'm never doing that again. I reached out to my top three choices, focusing on cost, friendliness, and transparency. I hate those sales calls from reps who probably have never moved anything in their lives. With UMove, I got straight to the guy who showed up at my door with a team, a huge truck, and every bit of equipment I could dream of. He estimated five hours with four movers. I wasn't convinced, so I budgeted for eight hours. It took 8.25 hours. Last time I moved, it was seven years of stuff. This year, just four, but to a bigger place. I managed to create an extra bedroom in my one-bedroom apartment, so I called it a two-bed. Moving to a 2B/2B with only 10 more square feet. What a chaotic world moving is! These gentlemen are amazing--fast, quick, efficient, and ready to work. I had two upstairs and two downstairs, so we were in constant motion. When the guys downstairs ran out of stuff, they came up to help. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not a "point your finger and do" kind of person, but that's the service these guys provided. They were quick, efficient, and worth every penny. Money was my first concern. I had to stay within a budget and get the most out of my money. Having four movers instead of three probably saved me an extra day of moving. So, after all is said and done, I'm moved and don't want to do it again. But I do because anyone in the Bay Area not married and making six figures, I'll move again and go right back to UMove without even shopping around. read more

Umove was easy to communicate with, they showed up when expected, and helped pack everything carefully! I had a special request to drop somethings off at a different location and they accommodated that without problems! You pay per hour depending on how many people you want, and I suspect more people makes the process faster. I picked 3 people, which worked out fine to move to a small 3 bedroom house, but 4 might've been even more efficient! Overall very happy with the move results read more

This is the second time I have used this company for my long distance move. They are trustworthy and consistent and I highly recommend!

I used UMOVE the last two times I moved and as long as I move around the bay area, I would not use another service. Maxim and his coworkers have always been efficient and extremely respectful of property, and also very communicative and kind as people. Especially in the last move, they had to bring stuff through a narrow path with plants on each side, and not a single branch was damaged. The quality of their work has been amazing. The pricing is also quite reasonable. I very strongly recommend UMOVE to anyone who moves in the bay area! read more

great mover, very fast, cost effective , it was great experience, taken care of stuff without breaking.

We hired UMOVE for a 3b/2ba to 3b/2ba move across towns. They completed the move in 7.5 hours over two trips with efficency, care, and good humor. The cost was also reasonable, and in total, I would not hesitate to utilize their services in the future. Strong recommend. read more

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This is my 4th move with UMOVE and I received another 5 star experience. They wrapped all the fragile items in blankets, disassembled and packed beds/ furniture and reassembled them at the new property. All for a great price. Excellent service! Highly recommend! read more

Before I inspected everything after Maxim and Alex left I'd probably give them 3 stars for the following reasons. Pros: was able to finish everything in 3 hours (move from one ground level 1 bed to a 2 bed 2 bath with small steps leaving up to the door), lower prices than some of the other companies in the area (there is a reason) Cons: maxim scheduled me on the wrong day and good thing i was able to move things around for them to come at 7 instead of 9. I should have taken this as a warning but no I just wanted to help get this move finished. Slight language barrier and lack of clarification which is okay but not ideal. The reason why I'm now giving 1 star is that I noticed upon them leaving that a sofa that was NEWLY cleaned was stained and dirty. Additionally the cushion inserts that I had assumed would be wrapped and protected were dropped in the dirt and stained pretty heavily. When I texted Maxim his response was "aren't those washable"? What kind of response from a mover is that???? Your job is to make sure everything is safely moved from one location to another. So great I'll have to spend another 400 to get the sofa deep cleaned again. Also, as a side note after I paid 320 for 3 hours and then tipped 160, maxim asked to use my bathroom. When I went in after him there were urine drops on the toilet. Absolutely inappropriate. TLDR: the relatively cheaper price is set for a reason, would not use them again nor let them use my bathroom again read more

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I moved 10+ times in my life and have to say Maxim and Alex were the best movers I have ever encountered! Pricing is also very reasonable. They were both extremely knowledgeable on how to pack and load my items safely and efficiently into the truck. They saved me a bunch of money -- they used only 5 ft to pack all the items from my 2 bed home (moving company told me I need 13 ft originally and I was able to get a refund). I've had a nightmare dealing with other companies providing low quotes and changing them later, breaking things, etc -- this is the easiest and most pleasant experience I've ever had. Thanks again Maxim and Alex! read more

UMOVE - They packed all my stuff in my 2 bed home in 5 ft! - Movers Near Me

Great service! After having consulted with various other companies, we went with umove due to the reviews, how responsive they were and the feeling they gave us. The answers were quick and thorough answers even after hours. They gave us a comprehensive price estimate after a video call, where they very correctly estimated times it would take (other companies gave less time that in hindsight was unrealistic). As for the movers, they were really efficient. Didn't see them resting. And they knew all the tricks and ways to fit everything in. A bit of a language barrier but very friendly crew! read more

Moved from Santa Cruz to Oakland. Really thoughtful and careful with our belongings. Fast and efficient they were a great deal and so strong! Would definitely hire again and recommend highly. Maxim was easy to communicate with and no surprises! read more

We had hired UMOVE for a 1b/1ba move from South Bay to SF and they were cost-effective, efficient and careful with the move. Highly recommend and will choose them again for our next move! read more

With a big move from Bay Area to Seattle, we knew we needed professionals. I got them by referral from friend of my. Our experience with them was stellar. Friendly, reasonable pricing and easy to get in touch with. Their communication was excellent and walked me through everything they needed to ensure a seamless move. When the owner Maxim came to our home to review and plan, I knew we were in amazing hands. He personally moved our stuff across the country and was there right after we arrived! Couldn't recommend them more highly. Would leave them 10 stars!!!! read more

UMOVE - Clever way to transport paintings - Movers Near Me

Awesome experience! They are super responsive, helpful and up front about costs. They are on time and fast movers. The movers were really friendly and efficient! Umove made our moving experience stress free! Thank you to the whole team for the great experience! read more

Maxim and Alex helped me with moving. They are professional, experienced, efficient and offering great pricing. We also came across a challenge that the headboard is too big to squeeze through the corridor, and they came up with clever ideas to move it without a scratch. Definitely recommend them. read more

UMOVE - Headboard too big to go through. But Maxim and Alex have got it! - Movers Near Me

tl;dr: on time, on budget, great job. The UMove team is full of literal magicians. Lifesavers. Extremely hard working, no bullshit, efficient, and friendly movers. Let me tell you the first half of a story. I had gotten quotes from several places all of whom did cursory review of our apartment and indicated ~4-5hr packing effort and a 16ft container. I didn't like the self dealing of getting my packers from the same place I got transport so I looked around for a team that had stellar reviews: enter UMove. They were super responsive throughout the planning period and arrived on time. A few hours into packing Maxim was like "Uh, so I don't think this is all going to fit in your POD and we have a trip already scheduled from your destination back here. You might look into the POD cancellation policy and we can carry your stuff up." I was skeptical but Maxim is friendly and I like small business... and they gave me a super competitive quote to top it off. So sure, why not. LITERALLY 9 HOURS LATER. Truck was finally packed -- and I mean packed. They brought a 26ft truck and at the end we were having prioritization discussions around what should go and what stays. I'm not a lucky man but picking UMove and having them be able to pick up our transport (600 miles!) north kept this already stressful move from becoming tragedy. Anyway. Phenomenal job, extremely friendly despite being under staffed (I got 2, should have gone with 3 or 4 folks), all around excellent experience. While I wouldn't move again just to use these guys if I do move again I won't go with anyone else. Delivery went as promised: 2 days and on budget. Nothing lost or damaged (TV, Grandfather Clock, kitchen glassware, various furniture) and on the receiving end staff was quick and professional. No damages to the house on load or unload and we had cats hidden away in one room that we only indicated once was off limits for safety and they never tried to store anything. read more

UMOVE - Maxim preparing to call it. - Movers Near Me

Great service. Very friendly and efficient. Would highly recommend. I had a move out of state from California to Colorado and this is the fastest offer and delivery I got. read more

It was very easy to book and one of the most affordable prices I found at the time. I requested two movers for a one bedroom apartment. The day of the moving went without issues: Very time-efficient, treated all my furniture with care, they even gave me a ride in their truck! read more

Maxim and his crew were awesome! I contacted them a week before my move; and booking was as simple as the move. The movers came on time, and moved FAST. We moved out of a 2 bedroom apartment and we have ALOT of stuff but that wasn't an issue for them. The move only took 3 hours! I've previously used another moving company, and they can't even compare to the service we were provided by Maxim and his team. If you're looking for movers, look no further and book now! read more

UMOVE took care of our long distance move from the Bay Area to the Coachella Valley. They were quick to respond on Yelp and offered fair pricing. They were clear with their communications and kept me informed via text on the day of the move. The team was efficient and careful with our things. They asked questions when needed but otherwise just kept going until they had everything in the truck. They even asked if there was anything else before closing up the truck and I took them up on the offer and added my Peloton bike to the move. I wasn't going to take it as I didn't think there was enough room. They said no problem and wrapped it up quickly and put in the truck! I highly recommend them for your move. You will not be disappointed. read more

Update - I hired this moving company last year for my apartment relocation and was so impressed by their professionalism that I didn't consider anyone else when it came time to move from a three-bedroom, single-family home to a similar-sized property. They promptly provided me with an estimate and their availability. On the moving day, they arrived precisely on time. This time, I had four movers instead of the two from last year, as I had more belongings to transport. Each mover displayed the same diligence and care as before. I was impressed that they remembered every detailed instruction I'd given and efficiently placed the boxes in the appropriate rooms by simply reading the labels. They skillfully disassembled and reassembled the furniture, restoring it to its original condition. The final cost matched the initial quote, so there were no surprises. Having used their services twice in the past year and experienced the same high standard of service both times, I wholeheartedly recommend them for any moving assignment. They will undoubtedly deliver their best. read more

Maxim and his crew are my heroes. (Shout-out to Alex, what a sweetheart.) At 5:30pm the night before I was supposed to move, U-Haul as good as cancelled my truck (they told me the closest one was available two hours later and three hours farther away than my reservation, throwing off all my mover appointments). Cue many hours of frantic calling and texting to any moving companies who would take my calls. Maxim answered an after-hours call and was sending me back info by text while juggling another move. He and his guys showed up the next day and did my 2-bedroom long distance move (Oakland to LA) with skill and great attitudes. They were creative getting stuff in and out of doors--I have a big couch that required taking a door off its hinges on one end of the move and coming in through a patio on the other end. Maxim was really clear and communicative throughout, no surprises in charges or timing, and drove the truck down himself. My stuff showed up in good condition, all crises averted, and for 30% less than the other movers tried to charge me for the last-minute booking. Honestly I wish I had booked these guys from the get go, would have saved myself a big headache. read more

UMOVE - Creative couch manipulation in action... - Movers Near Me

UMove was easy to work with, communicated easily with me and made our move quick and simple. I would definitely recommend UMove and if we move in the future I'd use them again. They were also very reasonably priced and finished quicker than expected. Thank you, UMove. read more

They picked up my piano and delivered it safely and carefully to my home. Maxim was communicating with me all thru the move. Would use them again no question 5 stars read more

UMove rating on Yelp We used UMove last year and they came in clutch since our movers didn't show up. But this second time, I was really disappointed and dissatisfied with the lack of time management and organization. My boyfriend booked UMove and confirmed with Max the date and time for Sun 9/3 from 9-12, a week or two before. As Sunday 9/3 came Max told us that he mistakenly double booked their team, meaning they will be helping another customer at the time slot we booked. He told us that the arrival time of the movers for us would be 12-2.. we tried to be flexible and open minded (although mind you we booked them from 9-12.) As 2pm came we got a call saying they'd be here from 2:15-2:30 but as 2:30 passed by we got another text saying they'd be here in 30 mins. So we originally booked them at 9am and it was 3pm and they were not here yet... We were already so defeated from being up at 6 to ensure that they were able to move things swiftly in our home.. We had asked Max if we can just reschedule for tomorrow as this already caused a 6+ hour delay. We were lucky it was labor day weekend or else we could've had to figure out a way to take work off suddenly.. He confirmed again for the next day and we had asked him if he could assist us since this caused a great inconvenience and he only gave us 5% off.. We were devastated as this caused us so much inconvenience, we had already dissembled our bed which we could not move ourselves, so we had to sleep on the floor at our new apartment.. we had to move heavy boxes on our own to ensure we had everything we needed the night of. As Monday 9/4 came, we had hopes of better service and wanted to be open minded. We confirmed that they would be here at the same slot 9-12, we texted Max in the morning just to confirm, called him a few times but he did not answer. We texted another team member and they'd stated that they would arrive at 9:45.. which is 45 mins late than the original slot. We never heard from Max at all the day of, not even a confirmation or an apology for the tardiness of his team. I really wanted to be open minded and give them another chance and I thought that they would prioritize us or at-least do better the next day since we were screwed over the day before... but I guess not. I would have given 1 star but I understand it's a hard job and I'm all for supporting local businesses, but unfortunately after this frustrating experience, I don't think that I will be using UMove again for my future moves. read more

They did an okay job moving random household items from a 10x20 public storage unit to a garage 11 miles away. But I thought they took too much time for the job (3.75 hours). I know that the PS unit was on the 2nd floor and that ate up some time, but I felt that they could have done the job with a little more sense of urgency. Also, the biggest complaint was that they were over 1 hour late and only gave us a heads up on this less than 30 minutes prior to the original appointment time. That through off my schedule especially with the long move time. I gave them a chance to make it right (asking for a slight discount) but they wouldn't budge stating they are the lowest priced movers around. Honestly, I would give them 2-Stars but they seemed like very nice people. read more

UMOVE - 10x20 PS 2nd fl unit full of stuff (1 heavy item/piano). Took 3.75 hours w/ 2 movers to move all into a garage 11 miles away. - Movers Near Me

Moved an upright piano for us. Great service, reasonable price. Maxim is very professional and honest.

We scheduled an earlier time with them than originally planned. They were quick and professional (even took the door off rather than taking something apart that didn't need to be). They charged us the estimated price. I'm delighted they did such a great job. read more

Two guys from UMOVE showed up at my doorstep in the morning. They were polite and efficiently moved my stuff into their truck, taking care with the delicate items like the TV and the glass TV stand. They strapped my items securely in the truck, and we were our way. The unloading process was equally as efficient and they were polite throughout the process. One of the guys made sure I was clear before we departed that they had a 3 hour minimum for a move job (including California's Double Driving Time) so I had no surprises. Overall a smooth moving process! read more

Super reliable, timely, and prompt. They helped me with my long-distance move. Maxim was prompt in responding to my text messages/phone calls. His crew was professional and friendly. At the destination, he delivered things ahead of the plan even though one of his trucks broke down in the middle of the move affecting his next project. He didn't show his frustration or unhappiness, he worked late in the night to make sure things are delivered in good condition. I highly recommend Maxim's service. read more

Everything went smoothly with our move - from scheduling through execution to payment. The movers Maxim and Alex are professional, very experienced, quick, tireless and pleasant to work with! read more

I used their service when moving to the bay area from across the country. They had amazing service! The movers were very professional and courteous and even helped me with assembling some of my furniture. Their prices are also very reasonable relative to the competitors in the area. read more

2nd time using UMOVE. Great experience again. Always easy communication and professional service. Will use them again next move.

Just moved to the Bay Area after a long drive. Scheduling a same-day appointment was incredibly helpful. Alex and Chris did a fantastic job unloading our U-Haul truck, unpacking our packages, and assembling our furniture. They were very efficient, kind, friendly, and considerate. They took good care of the furniture and carpet. The price was also great value. I highly recommend them for moving help! read more

I had the pleasure of working with UMOVE on a long distance move at the end of May. They were so responsive, hard-working, they didn't waste any time at all during the actual move.. They gave me plenty of staff help and kept offering to do more than what I was paying them for which was refreshing. They took great care with the fragile items, shrink wrapped, bubble wrapped, and blanket wrapped fabric items so they wouldn't get dirty. It's clear that this group of men have integrity and value their business. By the end of the day I felt like I had known these guys for a very long time. I even invited them and their families up to my new Lakehouse. I'm one seriously satisfied customer. read more

Highly recommend moving with the UMOVE team. The team came in on time on the day of move and efficiently disassembled, packed, loaded, moved, unloaded and assembled all of our stuff. All our items are in a perfect condition like nothing happened. Moving is never easy, but Maxim and the team made it as easy as possible. Looking back at the day of our move, it almost feels like they seamlessly teleported our life from one place to another :-) Thank you for making our move a pleasant experience! read more

Moving day . Alex and Maxim both were very friendly and came in on time, assessed the whole space and started boxing things up. They took great care and packed all items very nicely and professionally. Slight language barrier but all good. Would highly recommend them if you are moving.. Thank you both. read more

I had a great experience with these guys. They were upfront with cost, very helpful, and they really took good care of my stuff during the move. I was surprised at what a positive experience it was. I felt like myself and my stuff were totally safe and respected. read more