1. To receive an estimate, you can call us (949) 397-6333, email us [email protected] , Or click Request Estimate
The sooner the better! We prefer 2-3 weeks notice, but we also realize it’s not always possible to plan in advance. We will do our best to accommodate last minute bookings.
1. Contact Good Guys Moving as soon as possible to request a different move date.
1. To receive an estimate, you can call us (949) 397-6333, email us [email protected] , Or click Request Estimate
The sooner the better! We prefer 2-3 weeks notice, but we also realize it’s not always possible to plan in advance. We will do our best to accommodate last minute bookings.
1. Contact Good Guys Moving as soon as possible to request a different move date.
2. You should have received a confirmation email about your scheduled appointment. That email will allow you to reschedule yourself through our booking software.
$200 deposit is required to book your move. Final payment of remaining balance will take place on site after the move is completed. We accept Cash, Zelle, Venmo, and All Major Credit Cards. We DO NOT accept checks. There is a 3% transaction fee for all card payments.
All local moves in Orange County and surrounding areas are charged at an hourly rate. Your moving estimate is based on how many movers you need and how long it will take them to successfully complete your move. We start the clock after a walkthrough of your home and stop it when we are completely finished at the final location. We guarantee our movers will work hard to get your move done quickly, efficiently, and professionally.
We require a 3-hour minimum. All time past the 3-hour minimum is charged in 15-minute increments. This ensures you only pay for the time required to complete the move.
The formula to calculate your move total is: (Hourly Rate X Total Time on the Job). For example, if you have a 2-man crew at $180/hr and your move takes 2 hours and 45 minutes, the 3-hour minimum would apply. Your total would be $540.00 ($180/hr X 3hrs = $540.00).
There is a $45 one-time travel fee within Orange County, per truck. This fee compensates the movers for their time driving to the starting address and for the return trip after the move is completed.
If one of your moving locations is outside of Orange County, the travel fee is $1.25 per mile, round trip. For example, it is approximately 30 miles from Orange County (Santa Ana) to Los Angeles County (Downtown Los Angeles). This equals 60 miles round trip (30 miles X 2 = 60 miles). The travel fee for this move would be $75.00 (60 miles X $1.25 = $75.00).
Correctly preparing for your move will greatly help keep costs down and stay in your budget. The better prepared you are for us, the less time it will take. We recommend disassembling any furniture and cleaning/organizing as best as possible before our mover’s arrival. Additionally, having loose items neatly and securely packed into boxes prior to our arrival will prevent our crew from spending time doing this on your behalf. Also, make sure that our crew can easily access your home so that additional hauling (and time) is not required!
This is completely up to you! We recommend you tip based on your overall satisfaction with our service and the friendliness of our moving crew.
Absolutely! If you don’t need our truck you can request 2+ movers based on an hourly rate for your move. The rate for hiring movers without the truck is the same hourly rate regardless because we never charge a truck fee.
We recommend packing everything room by room & labeling your items. Mark anything breakable with a “fragile” marking, and keep these items separate so we can handle them with extra care.
When moving electronics (televisions, stereo systems, etc.) it is ideal to pack them in their original packaging. This will guarantee a snug fit. We also recommend marking electronics as fragile and setting them aside so we know to move them with extra care.
That is totally up to you! We are here to assist you with all your moving needs. You determine how much you want us to move. We highly recommend you focus only on packing. Making sure everything is ready and packed will guarantee a smooth transition into your new home. This will also ensure that your move is as affordable as possible!
Absolutely! Learn more about Packing
We prefer anything inside of your dressers be packed inside boxes or bins. We do this as a precaution to ensure that both your dresser and our movers are safe!
1. Yes, we are a fully licensed and insured moving company.
2. Below are the two insurance options you will be able to choose from on the day of the move. The insurance option must be chosen before the move begins.
This lower level of value protection is provided at no additional cost and is included in the hourly rate. However, it only provides minimal protection that is considerably less than the average value of household goods. California’s regulations state that each individual item is covered at .60 cents per pound unless the full value coverage was selected. For example, if a dining room table that weighed 100 pounds were damaged beyond repair then the max payout would be for 100 pounds or $60.00.
This level of insurance protects your items to their full value on the market today. For example, if a dining room table that was damaged beyond repair was valued at $400.00 then you would be reimbursed for $400.00. Please note, the moving company reserves the right to repair or reimburse the customer for the cost of repairs if the damaged item is repairable. The cost of full value insurance is $300 per truckload. For example, full value would cost $300 for a one truck move, it would cost $600 for a two truck move.
1. Yes, we can assist with any long distance move within California. If you are moving over 35 miles, we will provide you with a binding estimate rather than working off the hourly rate. If you are moving over 35 miles, please contact the Good Guys Moving so we can provide you with the binding estimate.
2. We can also assist with out-of-state of moving. Please contact the Good Guys Moving office for more information on this service.
Our 26-foot box trucks hold approximately 1500-1800 square feet of normally furnished living space. That is usually equivalent to an average 3-bedroom home.
A COMPLETELY full truck takes approximately 2.5-3.5 hours to load and 2-3 hours to unload for a crew of 2 movers. We recommend a 3-man crew to save time and money, if your move will completely fill up a truck. A truck that is not full will take less time. Please keep in mind this is estimate is based off of industry averages. Some variables such as stairs, long-walks, and elevators can cause the load/unload to take longer than the industry average.
We strongly recommend going with 2 trucks and a 4-man team for a home that is 2000sqft or more. Please be aware that a 26ft truck holds roughly 1500-1800 square feet of normally furnished living space. If the drive distance is 15 minutes or more from point A to point B. Taking multiple trips on the hourly clock can end up costing more money if everything did not fit in one truckload.
Absolutely! It will cost $250 a night, per truck. The maximum length we can hold your items for is 5 days.
As licensed movers we are unable to move hazardous or combustible items (hairspray, flammable cleaning products, guns, propane tanks, any type of aerosol cans, etc).
Unfortunately, licensed movers cannot drill in or out of walls due to liability issues. However, we can take the TV off the mount but we cannot unmount the TV mount from the wall.
This is no problem at all! We can accommodate any requests on the spot regarding furniture placement.
Absolutely! Our movers are prepared to move during any weather condition. We are equipped with all necessary supplies to keep your things safe. To save time (and reduce costs) we recommend that you clear the entry ways in preparation for our arrival. However, please be aware that weather conditions may increase the total time to complete a move. Our movers are trained to be as efficient as possible though! If the movers need to stop the moving process because the weather conditions are to severe, that time will be off the hourly clock.
1. We will always cover furniture with moving blankets for protection during transit, once on the truck. This standard way of moving will protect your items and will be the most time-efficient way of moving. However, if you prefer to have specific furniture wrapped in a blanket and then plastic wrapped before moving it into the truck, then please let us know beforehand. We will provide plastic wrap in these situations free of charge. We do not assume you want plastic wrap initially because that does add time to the hourly rate and we want to be as efficient as possible.
2. We cater to a wide range of clientele, with different needs. We never assume that a customer wants everything in their home wrapped. With apartment moves, customers typically prefer for us to load the item(s) as-is into the truck and then protect them with moving pads for transit. This standard way of moving will shave time off of the hourly clock. For larger moves, we typically rely on the customer to make the decision on how they want their items protected. We allow the option for the standard way of moving or the prep day option.
3. For homes over 2000 square feet, we offer a prep day option at a discounted rate. This service would take place on a day prior to the move and offers an additional level of protection on your items. This day would fully be dedicated to prepping and wrapping for your upcoming move. Please contact the Good Guys Moving for more information about this. The reason we offer the discount is that we think that it is in both of our best interests to take the appropriate amount of time to protect your inventory without overloading the crew with tasks on the day of the move.
Absolutely! We can disassemble and reassemble all furniture that is needed.
We can move the appliance(s) but we DO NOT unhook/reattach water lines for Washers, Fridges, or any other items that connect to water lines within your home
1.Please make sure that all appliances are dry, empty, and disconnected from any water, electrical, or gas connector. We will cover your appliances in moving blankets to prevent any scratching. Thawing out a freezer before our arrival is very important as it prevents leaking onto your other treasured items!
2. Before moving day, your washer and dryer must be completely disconnected. All utility service supplies (gas, electric, water) must be shut off and disconnected from the washer and dryer before they are moved. This includes switching off any electric breakers and shutting off any gas supply valves behind gas dryers. When you disconnect the water supply behind the washer and dryer, the drain hose should be removed from its standpipe.
3. Be careful when pulling your dryer out from the wall. There may be hidden electrical, gas supply lines or vents still connected. Your unit may have a flexible or solid vent pipe still secured by a clamp or screws. Remove these first before proceeding to move your dryer out from the wall.
