A SMART MOVE is a premier moving company that is based in San Diego, CA and offers comprehensive moving services, including local and long distance moving, professional packing and unpacking, secure storage solutions, and junk removal services. The company was founded in 2013 by Lindsay Curtis and prides itself on delivering a premium, white-glove, stress-free moving experience with transparent pricing and no hidden fees. With over a decade of experience, A SMART MOVE continues to lead in providing efficient and reliable moving services, committed to both customer satisfaction and environmental responsibility.
A SMART MOVE
Ranked Top 10 Best Movers in San Diego, CA
Exceptional
based on 886+ data points 
The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.
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Additional Cities Served: Escondido, Carlsbad, San Marcos, Newport Beach, Encinitas, PowayShow More >
Moving Services
- Rentable Moving Boxes
- Professional Packing and Unpacking
- Move Management
- Trash Removal
- DoortoDoor Delivery
- Free Pickup
- Packing Supplies
- Usage of Dollies for Easy Transportation
- Customized Moving Solutions
- Residential and Commercial Moving
California Moving License
Active
Last Checked: 12/06/24USDOT Interstate LicenseIf you’re moving across state lines, you likely need to hire a moving company with a VALID USDOT license. This licensing information comes from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and applies to a moving company's ability to perform a long distance INTERstate move (for example: from California to Texas). If your move crosses state lines within the same commercial zone, or metropolitan area (for example: DC to Alexandria, VA), it is generally not considered an interstate move and a moving company may not need an "Active" license from FMCSA to perform this type of move. INTRAstate moves (within the same state or city) are regulated by state and local jurisdictions and licensing requirements vary according to locale.
If you’re moving across state lines, you likely need to hire a moving company with a VALID USDOT license. This licensing information comes from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and applies to a moving company's ability to perform a long distance INTERstate move (for example: from California to Texas). If your move crosses state lines within the same commercial zone, or metropolitan area (for example: DC to Alexandria, VA), it is generally not considered an interstate move and a moving company may not need an "Active" license from FMCSA to perform this type of move. INTRAstate moves (within the same state or city) are regulated by state and local jurisdictions and licensing requirements vary according to locale.Not Authorized
for Interstate Moves
Last Checked: 01/10/25*Note: this license information has not been manually verified. Please confirm all license information at https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/CompanySnapshot.aspx
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Summarized Review of A SMART MOVE
We've analyzed the customer reviews to provide a summarized snapshot. Imagine the challenge of sifting through and reading every single review a moving company has ever received. Could you spot the fake reviews? Could you formulate a well-rounded analyses, or would you be left relying on a gut feeling?
Our rigorous evaluation process addresses this by meticulously vetting each moving company based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience:
1. Quality
9.85/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
A SMART MOVE consistently delivers excellent, efficient, and highly recommended moving services, with customers particularly praising Lindsay and her team for their professionalism and seamless moving experiences.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“fast, convenient and efficient moving service”
“Lindsay and her team were true professionals”
“excellent experience with great company”
2. Punctuality
9.76/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
A SMART MOVE consistently demonstrates exceptional reliability, always showing up, delivering, and picking up on time, and even accommodating last-minute requests with efficiency.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“showed up each day on time”
“Arrived on schedule”
“pick up and drop off went as expected”
3. Affordability
9.6/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
A SMART MOVE is highly praised for being significantly more cost-effective and reasonable than purchasing cardboard boxes, offering great value and savings which customers consistently find worth the price and within budget.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“more affordable than purchasing cardboard boxes”
“savings and value mentioned positively”
“worth the price”
4. Communication
9.86/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
A SMART MOVE consistently demonstrates exceptional and responsive customer service, with a particular emphasis on professionalism, flexibility, and easy process management, often highlighted by their staff's, especially Lindsay's, promptness and helpfulness.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Great customer service”
“responsive customer service, could change dates”
“made the whole process easy and seamless”
5. Stick to Prices
8.99/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
A SMART MOVE consistently maintains transparency, honors its quotes without variation, and delivers as promised, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“final cost was within the budget she quoted”
“no mention of price change”
“no mention of price changes”
6. Speed
9.62/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
A SMART MOVE consistently provides amazingly quick and efficient moving services, with numerous customers highlighting their rapid packing, unpacking, and overall fast completion of moves.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“amazingly fast move”
“packing and unpacking was quick”
“most efficient move”
7. Friendliness
9.77/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
A SMART MOVE consistently receives high praise for their pleasant, professional, and exceptionally friendly staff, with specific commendations for Lindsay and her team's outstanding approach to customer service.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“very pleasant to work with”
“Staffs were kind and professional”
“Gentleman picking up bins was gracious”
8. Will Hire Again
9.85/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
A SMART MOVE consistently receives glowing recommendations for their services, with customers expressly stating their intentions to use, recommend, and refer the company in future moving endeavors, indicating an exceptional level of satisfaction and trust.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“would hire again”
“highly recommend them”
“recommend this company and would hire again”
9. Professionalism
9.66/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
A SMART MOVE consistently demonstrates an exceptional level of organization, efficiency, and expertise, earning widespread recognition for their seamless, high-quality service and the outstanding professionalism of both Lindsay and her team.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“were an extremely organized and hard-working team”
“team made the whole process easy and seamless”
“Staffs were professional”
10. Conflict Handling
8.72/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
A SMART MOVE demonstrates a consistent commitment to customer satisfaction by accommodating special circumstances, providing flexible rental extensions, and proactively resolving issues with generosity and understanding.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Accommodated with extension at no charge for special circumstance”
“extending your rental is no big deal”
“let us keep the boxes for a few extra days”
11. Precision & Care
9.11/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
A SMART MOVE receives high praise for its conscientious, diligent team and its ability to keep items, including fragile ones, safe and intact, with only minor criticism regarding damage to items not in crates.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“packed my personal items with great care”
“treated our items with care”
“only broke a coffee cup”
Great Crew Members
| Lindsay | Lindsay and her team were true professionals |
| Lindsay | excellent service and made the process seamless |
| Lindsay | made moving calm and seamless, packing and unpacking quick |
| Lindsay | quick to respond, gave accurate quotes, connected to movers |
| Lindsay | Lindsay kindly worked with us on timeline extension |
How do we review a moving company?
Imagine the challenge of sifting through and reading every single review a moving company has ever received. Could you spot the fake reviews? Could you formulate a well-rounded analyses, or would you be left relying on a gut feeling?
Our rigorous evaluation process addresses this by meticulously vetting each moving company based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience:
- 1. Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
- 2. Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
- 3. Affordability
1 = extremely expensive, 10 = extremely affordable
- 4. Communication
Was the office staff quick to respond to questions prior to moving day? Did the moving crew notify you on the day of move regarding any changes to the original schedule? If there were any issues to resolve after moving day, was an office manager quick to respond and address problems encountered?
- 5. Stick to Prices
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
- 6. Speed
Did the movers seem to take their precious time in an attempt to increase the overall cost of the move? Remember, moving is HARD work and some breaks should be expected!
- 7. Friendliness
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
- 8. Will Hire Again
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
- 9. Professionalism
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
- 10. Conflict Handling
Accidents can and will likely happen at some point on moving day. How a moving company responds to these accidents can say a lot about the company.
- 11. Precision & Care
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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