Apartment moves in San Francisco live and die on access: freight elevators, loading zones, walk-up stairs, and management paperwork. We handle all of it, staff the crew to the stair count, and quote one flat price, so moving in or out of your building is a scheduled event, not a scramble.
COIs, elevator bookings, loading zones, and walk-up stairs are arranged and staffed before we arrive.
The Building Is Half the Move
Whether it is a high-rise on Van Ness, a mid-rise in Hayes Valley, or a third-floor walk-up in the Mission, the building sets the rules of an apartment move. Towers want a certificate of insurance, a reserved freight elevator, and a loading dock time slot. Walk-ups want a crew that can carry up four flights without slowing down. Older buildings want their stairwells and shared hallways protected. Royal Moving & Storage sorts out all of it with management before move day.
From there the move is straightforward. We staff to the stairs and the size of the place, protect the common areas the building cares about, and stage the truck in the loading zone so the carry is as short as possible. Pricing is flat and agreed in writing, the elevator and dock are booked, and a single coordinator keeps both your move and the building on the same schedule.
Our crews work the whole Bay Area, from San Francisco and Daly City across to Oakland and Berkeley and down the Peninsula through San Mateo and Redwood City.
1. Do you handle the certificate of insurance for my building?
Yes. We prepare and file the COI your building requires and reserve the freight elevator and loading dock with management, all before move day.
2. Can you move a fourth-floor walk-up?
Yes. We price and staff for the flight count and carry distance, sequence heavy items first, and protect the stairwell, so a walk-up move stays efficient.
3. Do I need a parking permit for the truck?
Often, yes. We post the city’s temporary no-parking permit so the truck can stage in front of the building instead of circling for a spot.
4. How much does an apartment move cost?
A studio or one-bedroom runs at the lower end; larger units and high-floor walk-ups cost more. We quote one flat price up front from the unit size and access.
5. What if my building only allows moves during certain hours?
Common in managed buildings. We schedule your move inside the building’s approved window and reserve the elevator for that block of time.
6. Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Royal Moving & Storage operates under CAL-T 191476 with full cargo and liability coverage, which is exactly what building management wants to see.