Southbay Moving Systems has moved San Jose households and businesses since 1991. We are based in Salinas, about 60 miles south on Highway 101, and our crews handle local San Jose moves, moves between Silicon Valley and the Central Coast, and long-distance moves out of state.
Moving in San Jose: what to plan for
- Downtown high-rises and condos. Many buildings require an elevator reservation, set move hours and a certificate of insurance before movers can start. Send us your building’s requirements early and we plan the day around them.
- Neighborhood homes. In Willow Glen, the Rose Garden and Naglee Park, older homes can mean narrow doorways and tight driveways. In Almaden Valley, Evergreen and Berryessa, larger homes need bigger crews.
- Traffic windows. Rush hour on 101, 280, 680 and 880 can add hours to a move. Early starts and smart routing keep your bill down on hourly moves.
Moving services in San Jose
- Local residential moves
- Apartment, condo and high-rise moves
- Office and tech-company relocations, including after-hours and phased moves
- Packing and unpacking
- Climate-controlled storage
- Long-distance and interstate moves as a National Van Lines agent
- International relocations
Office and corporate moves
Silicon Valley offices can’t afford downtime. A dedicated Move Coordinator plans your relocation with your team, schedules evenings or weekends when needed, and handles workstations, IT equipment and files so you open on time at the new address. See our commercial moving services.
Moving between San Jose and the coast
Many of our customers move between San Jose and Santa Cruz, Monterey or Salinas. We handle both ends of the move ourselves, with no hand-off to a second company.
Neighborhoods we move in San Jose
Downtown, Willow Glen, Rose Garden, Naglee Park, Japantown, Almaden Valley, Cambrian, Blossom Valley, Evergreen, Berryessa, North San Jose, West San Jose, Santa Teresa, Silver Creek, and every other part of San Jose.
Your San Jose moving checklist
- Schedule gas and electric service with PG&E; most San Jose homes get electricity generation from San José Clean Energy automatically.
- If you live in a high-rise, book the elevator and loading dock as soon as you have a date.
- Forward your mail with USPS change of address about two weeks before your move.
- Update your address with the California DMV within 10 days of moving, as state law requires.
What a San Jose move costs
Quotes are free and itemized. Local moves are billed by the hour; longer moves inside California are priced by weight. Your estimate explains which applies. Request a free estimate in person or by virtual survey.
San Jose moving FAQ
Do you move people within San Jose, or only to and from?
Both. We handle local San Jose moves and moves to and from anywhere in California and beyond.
Can you meet my building’s insurance requirements?
Send us your building’s move-in rules and insurance requirements when you book, and we will work through them with you before moving day.
Do you move offices?
Yes, from small offices to multi-floor relocations, with after-hours and weekend scheduling.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. USDOT #2967929, MC #1213784, certified ProMover.
We serve all of Santa Clara County, plus Santa Cruz, San Francisco and Oakland. See all areas we serve.