5 Best Movers in Los Angeles (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Los Angeles moves come with their own obstacles: a booked freight elevator downtown, a narrow staircase in a 1920s walk-up, a steep driveway in Studio City. Royal Moving & Storage Los Angeles has handled thousands of these jobs well enough to hold a perfect 5.0 across 3,339 reviews, the deepest track record of any mover on this list.

Short answer: The most-reviewed mover in Los Angeles is Royal Moving & Storage Los Angeles (5.0 stars, 3,339 reviews), a full-service local and long-distance company known for careful handling and clear communication. Payable moving company also holds a perfect 5.0 with over 1,100 reviews, and Cheap Movers Los Angeles offers budget-friendly local moves. Reviewers report local moves running roughly $400 to $2,500 depending on home size and complexity.

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LA's Top Moving Companies, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Royal Moving & Storage Los Angeles	5.0 ★	3,339	Whole-home moves, any scale	View ›
2	Payable moving company	5.0 ★	1,178	Large, complex moves	View ›
3	Cheap Movers Los Angeles	4.9 ★	1,120	Budget-friendly local moves	View ›
4	Happy Home Moving	4.8 ★	1,237	Local moves with rapid turnaround	View ›
5	Trek Movers	4.9 ★	1,024	Careful handling on tricky moves	View ›

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Royal Moving & Storage Los Angeles

5.03,339 Google reviews

Royal Moving & Storage Los Angeles is a full-service moving and storage company handling local and long-distance relocations across the metro, including piano moving and short-term storage. The company has completed over 50,000 moves and states over 12 years operating in Los Angeles, with crews trained for the city's specific challenges like walk-ups and freight-elevator scheduling.

What people praise

Crews consistently described as efficient, careful, and communicative
Handles everything from studio apartments to large houses
Some crews include small touches like a housewarming gift
Deepest review history of any mover on this list at over 3,300 reviews

Worth knowing

As a larger, in-demand company, booking early for peak moving dates is advisable

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating5 / 5

Review volume3,339 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: The safest default for most LA moves given its scale, perfect rating, and volume of reviews. A strong fit whether you're moving a studio or a full house.

Website +1424-728-4433 Directions

4102 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Payable moving company

5.01,178 Google reviews

Payable moving company is a Los Angeles and Orange County moving company offering local moving, packing, and storage services, with 24/7 availability and free estimates. The company has handled large multi-room moves, including full house-to-loft relocations requiring extended crews and multiple days of packing.

What people praise

Crews return for forgotten items without extra charge
Handled a large, multi-day move with a 9-person crew smoothly
24/7 availability suits last-minute or off-hours moves
Perfect 5.0 rating across over 1,100 reviews

Worth knowing

A larger crew and multi-day job will cost more than a simple studio move

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating5 / 5

Review volume1,178 · 88th

Confidencevery high

Recency8 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: A strong pick specifically for larger, more complex moves, given its demonstrated ability to scale up crew size and handle multi-day jobs.

Website +1323-905-7617 Directions

505 N Figueroa St #750, Los Angeles, CA 90012

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Cheap Movers Los Angeles

4.91,120 Google reviews

Cheap Movers Los Angeles is a local moving company offering transparent, budget-conscious pricing for apartment and house moves across the LA area. The company emphasizes efficient crews who work within a set time window rather than dragging out the job, and it publishes an online moving-cost calculator for quick estimates.

What people praise

Crews specifically praised for working efficiently rather than padding hours
Transparent, reasonable pricing according to most reviewers
Careful with fragile items even on tighter timelines
4.9-star rating across over 1,100 reviews

Worth knowing

As a budget-focused operator, larger or highly complex moves may need extra planning

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,120 · 83rd

Confidencevery high

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: The strongest value pick on this list, with crews reviewers say work fast without cutting corners. A good fit for a standard local apartment or house move.

Website +1213-262-9440 Directions

2633 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90007

#4🕑 Open 7 days

Happy Home Moving

4.81,237 Google reviews

Happy Home Moving is a licensed and insured Los Angeles moving company offering local moves within California and long-distance moves across the continental U.S. The company markets itself around a no-hidden-fees, pay-for-time-worked model, and it has built a large volume of reviews across multiple platforms.

What people praise

Some crews completed a full one-bedroom move in as little as 3 hours
No hidden or extra fees, according to most reviewers
Strong at navigating narrow stairs and tight furniture placements

Worth knowing

Two detailed reviews describe significant damage disputes, including denied claims for broken appliances and a damaged wall
At least one long-time customer describes the company denying damage after several previous positive experiences

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume1,237 · 93rd

Confidencevery high

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

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Our take: Many moves here go smoothly and quickly, but the damage-dispute reviews are serious enough to act on: document your items with photos before the move and confirm the company's damage policy in writing.

Website +1626-365-0407 Directions

905 Beacon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Trek Movers

4.91,024 Google reviews

Trek Movers is a family-owned California moving company operating since 2007, offering local and long-distance moves with its own trained, background-checked crews rather than subcontracted labor. The company has been recognized by Forbes for three consecutive years and emphasizes same-day local delivery with no warehouse stops on long-distance jobs.

What people praise

Crews consistently praised for care with fragile items and furniture
Handles logistically tricky moves, like steep slopes, without complaint
No-broker model means the same trained crew handles the whole job
Same-day delivery on local moves and no warehouse transfers on long-distance

Worth knowing

As a company that avoids brokering, availability may be tighter during peak season

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,024 · 78th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A dependable, family-run option with a strong reputation for handling difficult logistics carefully, backed by a multi-year Forbes recognition.

Website +1310-878-1978 Directions

1441 Wright St, Los Angeles, CA 90015

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the company’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Los Angeles movers. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 from over 3,000 reviewers carries more weight than the same score from a few dozen. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much do movers cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

Pricing depends on home size, distance, and crew size, and it’s usually billed hourly for local moves. A few real figures showed up in customer reviews on this page.

Job	Typical price
Small local move (1 bed or less)	$400 to $600
Larger local move (multiple rooms)	$1,000 to $2,500

Figures drawn from reviewer-reported pricing on this page (August 2026). Get a written estimate based on your specific home size and access before booking.

Serving all of Los Angeles

These companies cover the greater LA metro, including Hollywood, Downtown, Koreatown, and Orange County moves, with several also handling long-distance jobs statewide and nationwide. Searching for movers near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number so you can get a quote fast.

What to ask before you hire movers

Is the quote hourly or flat-rate, and what’s included?
Are you licensed and insured, and what’s your damage claims process?
Do you subcontract labor, or is the crew directly employed?
Is packing material included, or is that a separate charge?
How do you handle tricky access, like stairs, elevators, or steep driveways?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these movers?

We started from moving companies in Los Angeles with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

How much does it cost to move in Los Angeles?

A small local move can run $400 to $600, while a larger multi-room move often lands between $1,000 and $2,500 based on reviewer-reported figures. See the cost table above and get a written quote for your specific move.

The bottom line

Royal Moving & Storage Los Angeles is the safe default given its scale and perfect rating, while Cheap Movers Los Angeles is the pick if budget is the priority. Photograph valuables before any move and get the damage policy in writing.

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