Licensed • Insured • Trusted Since 2013
Oakland Moving Company
Seamless local and long-distance moves throughout Oakland
Making Expert Moves in Oakland
Looking for a fresh start in the vibrant city of Oakland? Let Joshua's Moving & Packing turn your move into a seamless adventure! Our skilled team is here to help you master your move, no matter where you're going.
Why Move to Oakland?
Oakland offers a perfect mix of urban energy and natural beauty with a lively downtown, diverse culture, and thriving arts scene. The city celebrates creativity and community and provides a wide range of dining, shopping, and entertainment options, alongside scenic parks, waterfronts, and hiking trails. It provides an ideal environment for both families and professionals to thrive, all while being just a short distance from the bustling center of the Bay Area.
Before move day in Oakland
Parking a moving truck in Oakland
Oakland requires an OakDOT obstruction permit to block street parking for a move. Moving is one of the listed activities on the application.
- Apply with OakDOT (DOTOnlinePermits@oaklandca.gov, 510-238-3199).
- The no-parking signs that come with the permit have to be posted 72 hours ahead.
- Keep at least 5 feet 6 inches of sidewalk clear. Commercial streets or lane closures can also need a traffic control plan, which takes at least 10 days to review.
Source: City of Oakland, Obstruction Permit, checked October 2026. Rules can change, so check with the city before move day.
Tell us about parking and any building rules when you book. If your building needs a certificate of insurance, ask and we will send it before move day. We are a licensed California household mover, permit CAL-T 0191363. See our license and insurance.
What We Do
Our Moving Services in Oakland
Residential Moving
Expert residential moving services for the Bay Area
Learn More →Commercial Moving
Professional commercial and office moving
Learn More →Office Moving
Startup and small office relocations with minimal downtime
Learn More →Apartment Moving
Specialized apartment moving services
Learn More →PODS & Container Loading
PODS and container loading/unloading services
Learn More →Senior Moving
Compassionate senior moving services
Learn More →Intrastate Moving
California intrastate moving services
Learn More →Student Moving
Affordable student moving services
Learn More →Home Staging
Home staging moving and setup
Learn More →Why Choose Us
Why Choose Joshua's Moving as Your Oakland Movers?
Licensed household mover
California permit CAL-T 0191363 from the Bureau of Household Goods and Services. Look it up before you book.
Our own crews and trucks
Your Oakland move is done by our own crew, arriving in one of our own branded box trucks.
1,500+ customer reviews
More than 1,500 reviews across Google and Yelp. Read them before you call.
Insurance your building can see
Ask when you book and we will send a certificate of insurance before move day, including building-specific certificates.
Local since 2013
Based in East Palo Alto and moving Bay Area customers for more than ten years.
Ready to Make Your Move?
Get a free, no-obligation moving estimate from our experienced team.
Oakland Local Resources
| Resource | Phone | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Oakland | 510-238-3141 | 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612 | Visit |
| Oakland Police Department | 510-777-3333 | 455 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607 | Visit |
| Oakland Fire Department | 510-238-3856 | 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 3352, Oakland, CA 94612 | Visit |
| Oakland Public Library | 510-238-3134 | 125 14th St, Oakland, CA 94612 | Visit |
| Oakland Unified School District | 510-879-8000 | 1000 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607 | Visit |
| Highland Hospital | 510-437-4800 | 1411 E 31st St, Oakland, CA 94602 | Visit |
| Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce | 510-874-4800 | 1333 Broadway, Suite 100, Oakland, CA 94612 | Visit |
| Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development | 510-238-7275 | 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 3330, Oakland, CA 94612 | Visit |