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Joshua's Moving & Packing Service LLC

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House Movers for Palo Alto and the Peninsula

Townhomes, 2 bedroom houses and family homes, moved by Joshua's own crews. Packing, storage, pianos and the garage included when you need them.

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Home Moves

A House Move, Planned Room by Room

A house carries more than its bedroom count: the garage, the patio set, the piano in the living room. We plan the crew around all of it. Two movers are $160 an hour, larger homes usually need a larger crew, and every job has a 3-hour minimum.

Packing the whole house or just the kitchen Full or partial packing, with materials charged separately
Furniture taken apart and set back up Beds, dining tables, desks and shelving reassembled in the right rooms
Heavy and delicate pieces Pianos, safes, marble tabletops and garage gyms. See piano moving
Storage and clear-outs Part of the house to storage, donations set aside, the rest hauled away

Real Jobs, Real Totals

Recent House Moves and What They Cost

These are real house jobs from the last few months, sorted from smallest to largest total. The higher totals added a piano, storage, packing or a full clear-out on top of the move.

Home Route What the job involved When Job total
3 bedroom Within San Jose Power rack and gym equipment in the garage Jul 2026 $2,000
3 bedroom San Carlos to storage in Belmont Whole house into storage Jun 2026 $2,400
2 bedroom Belmont to South San Francisco Full clear-out: packing, donations set aside, haul-away, house left swept Sep 2026 $3,575
3 bedroom Palo Alto house to a Menlo Park apartment Half to storage, two marble tabletops, building required a certificate of insurance Sep 2026 $4,040
3 bedroom Los Altos Hills to San Mateo Included a piano Jun 2026 $4,500

Totals come from our own job records. Customer names and street addresses are left out. Your total depends on your home, the stairs or elevators at each end, packing and storage, so ask for a free quote for your move.

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Before You Call

What Changes the Price of a House Move

Bedrooms plus the garage, attic and patio The garage is often the biggest surprise on move day. Count it like a room
Heavy pieces A piano, safe or gym equipment can change the crew size
Packing and storage Packing the house and splitting the load with storage add time and materials
Access at the new place A steep driveway, a long walk or an apartment with an elevator and building rules

For a fuller breakdown, read our Palo Alto moving cost guide. Moving out of an apartment instead? See apartment moves.

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Why Choose Us

Why Homeowners Pick Joshua's

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State of California permit CAL-T 0191363, $2,000,000 general liability per occurrence and $100,000 cargo coverage on the truck.

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Our Own Crews and Trucks

The crew in your driveway works for Joshua, and the trucks are his. No subcontracted crews.

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Clear Hourly Pricing

Two movers are $160 an hour with a 3-hour minimum. Larger homes usually need a bigger crew, and Joshua quotes your move himself before move day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to move a house in Palo Alto?
Two movers are $160 an hour with a 3-hour minimum ($480). In our recent records, 2 and 3 bedroom house moves came to between $2,000 and $4,500. A piano, storage, packing or a full clear-out pushed the totals toward the top of that range.
Do you move 1 and 2 bedroom houses and townhomes?
Yes. We move townhomes, condos and 1 or 2 bedroom houses as well as 3 and 4 bedroom homes. Tell us the bedroom count and what is in the garage when you ask for a quote.
Can you move a piano, a gym or other heavy pieces with the house?
Yes. Recent house moves included a piano and a garage gym with a power rack. Mention heavy pieces up front so we bring the right crew and equipment.
Can you pack, sort donations and clear out the house?
Yes. We can pack the house, set donations aside, haul away what is left and leave the place swept. That is a bigger job than a straight move, so it is quoted on its own.
Can part of the house go into storage?
Yes. Two of the recent house moves on this page used storage: one split between a new apartment and a storage unit, and one put the whole house into storage.
Do you do long-distance moves?
We move anywhere within California. We do not move to other states.
What areas do you serve for house moves?
Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Redwood City, San Carlos, Belmont, San Mateo, San Jose and the rest of the Peninsula, South Bay and East Bay.
How can I get a quote for my house move?
Call (650) 629-2465 or fill out the online estimate form with your home size, both addresses and the date. Joshua quotes every move himself.
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