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These are some good folks in Bakersfield..they repositioned my load for weight reasons. 100$. Good folks.

We hired Smooth Move to move some very heavy furniture from a 2nd story townhouse bedroom to our house. They were on time and were professional, courteous and got right to it. There was no damage to the furniture or... read moreWe hired Smooth Move to move some very heavy furniture from a 2nd story townhouse bedroom to our house. They were on time and were professional, courteous and got right to it. There was no damage to the furniture or the Home despite moving large, heavy furniture down a narrow stairway. They were very helpful and moved some furniture out of the room we needed. I would highly recommend them as they went out of their way to help us!!
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This crew is made of top notch professionals. They were fast and efficient. I can honestly say the absolute headache of moving was made much easier by them.

Words can't describe how awesome Smooth Move USA is. I needed to move my furniture into my new home and I had no idea who I should call. A friend recommended Smooth Move. The reviews and word of... read moreWords can't describe how awesome Smooth Move USA is. I needed to move my furniture into my new home and I had no idea who I should call. A friend recommended Smooth Move. The reviews and word of mouth were great so I called them too. Chris was great! Scheduling was super easy and you can't beat their prices anywhere. I also had a scheduling conflict, so I had to call Chris back to reschedule from a Saturday move to a Sunday move. He didn't charge me extra for the move being on a Sunday, what a guy! The movers showed up 15 minutes early (645am) and were professional, polite, and very careful with everything of mine. They had a pleasant smile and great attitude. After packing up my furniture they were off to my new home. They checked with me where everything should go and everything was in great shape. Because of Smooth Move, the beginning of my new life in my new house has been the greatest ever. Thank you Smooth Move! read less

Great service! Reliable and fast. Chris was easy to work with and the price very reasonable. They moved our solar business office (Energy Remodeling) from one location to another in Bakersfield. We'll use them again for any future moves. Thanks again!

Today was moving day from a home I have owned for 23 years. You can imagine how much I had. Kevin was my moving consultant & he was very nice. Tomas & Mike had the hard part of moving my... read moreToday was moving day from a home I have owned for 23 years. You can imagine how much I had. Kevin was my moving consultant & he was very nice. Tomas & Mike had the hard part of moving my belongings out & to storage 1 1/2 hours away.  My home has steep stairs which is a challenge when moving heavy furniture.  They are rock stars, no damage to furniture or walls. Very polite & helpful.  I hope all of you are lucky enough to have them show up for your move. On my next move I will be calling Smooth Moves. read less

Chris, Kevin and Carlos and his team were so great to work with! They were so kind to me and went above and beyond what was expected of them. Thanks for making our move a lot less work and hassle...... read moreChris, Kevin and Carlos and his team were so great to work with! They were so kind to me and went above and beyond what was expected of them. Thanks for making our move a lot less work and hassle... I will definitely use them again! read less

Smooth Move did a fantastic  job moving our entire house in one day from Bakersfield to Nipomo. Carlos Davids and the crew handled our goods with great care. Thank you.

One note:  make sure you go through the contract closely.... read moreSmooth Move did a fantastic  job moving our entire house in one day from Bakersfield to Nipomo. Carlos Davids and the crew handled our goods with great care. Thank you.

One note:  make sure you go through the contract closely. We thought we had more items on the list that were not included. There was a discrepancy there that had to be resolved on the day of the move and cost us more money. Other than that Smooth Move does the job! read less

Move to Bakersfield Ca from Burbank. Crew was quick and helped pack items that I had not finished. Best possible result from a tough move of entire household.

Recommend for any jobs to or from Bakersfield

RJR

Great company! Wish they would offer a prorate it took less then an hour(and they showed up 15 min late) and was charged the full($314) allotted time of 2 1/2 hours. Which I understand staff has to be paid but... read moreGreat company! Wish they would offer a prorate it took less then an hour(and they showed up 15 min late) and was charged the full($314) allotted time of 2 1/2 hours. Which I understand staff has to be paid but they could have given some discount :/ maybe something they could offer in the future. read less

I recently moved from Bakersfield, CA to Mesa, AZ using Smooth Move.  My wife and I were being relocated for work but as the way things go these days, were responsible to pay out of our own pocket for the... read moreI recently moved from Bakersfield, CA to Mesa, AZ using Smooth Move.  My wife and I were being relocated for work but as the way things go these days, were responsible to pay out of our own pocket for the moving expense.  Regardless, I know I wanted full service so I called Smooth Move, Allied, and North American for quotes.  They all came to my house to prepare an estimate but Smooth Move was the most professional, most personable, and didn't tell me things they wouldn't do rather they told me what they WOULD do for us.  Their rate was a couple thousand dollars cheaper than the other two as well!

Packing the house was supposed to take two days- Only took one with the help of Louis, Oscar, Mike and Pete- These guys were awesome, friendly, and careful- Not one thing broken!  We scheduled delivery for a week later and they showed up on time and were finished within hours of unloading things into a 4000sf home.  Louis, Mikey, Anthony, and Naomi were the best!  Everybody was so nice and our experience using Smooth Move was seamless and left us with confidence the entire time.  I wouldn't have done it any other way! read less

Fantastic moving company!!!
We had another moving company booked to help us load our moving truck so we could move out of state the next day. However, our original movers never showed up. They had the wrong date down. We... read moreFantastic moving company!!!
We had another moving company booked to help us load our moving truck so we could move out of state the next day. However, our original movers never showed up. They had the wrong date down. We were panicked because we were on a tight time schedule to get to our next home in Idaho. We called Smooth Move on a whim to see if they could send anyone last minute. They came through for us! The lady that answered the phone was so professional and friendly. She said she'd call the boss and call us back in a few minutes with an answer. 5 minutes later she called us with great news! They would be sending two guys in 30 minutes!! We were thrilled. Jesse and Bert showed up for us and were so professional and did a fantastic job. They were so cautious with our belongings and master packed our truck to the brim. Thank you Smooth Move! You saved us!! read less

Jose, Michael, and Oscar came to move me on Thursday and I am just getting around to writing this review as I just found a second to sit down from moving.  Smooth Move gave me the best price and the... read moreJose, Michael, and Oscar came to move me on Thursday and I am just getting around to writing this review as I just found a second to sit down from moving.  Smooth Move gave me the best price and the best value for my moving dollars. Moving is expensive but it is so worth it to have everything done in one day, it takes some of the stress out of your moving day.  I had a 1680 sf home with 30 Year's worth of stuff, which the guys took good care of and were able to get it all done in the 8 hours allotted.
Jose, Michael, and Oscar were completely professional, timely, careful, and capable.  Jesse was easy to work with, responsive, and competitive.  I highly recommend contacting Smooth Move before you book one of the "big guys".  Thanks Smooth Move! I read less

If you need movers, look no further! We ended moving from a 2 bedroom apartment to a 4 bedroom home. The job was done within the three hour estimate and the movers were personable and professional. As cliche as it... read moreIf you need movers, look no further! We ended moving from a 2 bedroom apartment to a 4 bedroom home. The job was done within the three hour estimate and the movers were personable and professional. As cliche as it sounds, it was really a smooth move. All of our stuff was wrapped up neatly and they put everything exactly where we wanted it. We will definitely use them again if we move! read less

We used this company 10 years ago when it had different owners. We were pleased with them then, so we naturally looked them up when we needed to move again. The new owner is even better. They are very professional... read moreWe used this company 10 years ago when it had different owners. We were pleased with them then, so we naturally looked them up when we needed to move again. The new owner is even better. They are very professional and took excellent care of all of our items. They even went above and beyond by helping me set up a new table that was already at my new house. From start to finish they are awesome!  I would recommend them and will use them again if I ever move. read less

Smooth Move's Jose and his crew moved us from old home in Bakersfield and Jose and another crew moved us into our new home in Beaumont, Ca. Both crews Did a great job.  They were careful with wrapping all the... read moreSmooth Move's Jose and his crew moved us from old home in Bakersfield and Jose and another crew moved us into our new home in Beaumont, Ca. Both crews Did a great job.  They were careful with wrapping all the furniture, took all the misc. extras, and worked hard, very pleasant and cooperative in where we wanted everything placed.  Good experience. read less

We had Smooth Move USA move our VERY heavy stuff to storage for us.  I called on Friday, the 1st of September, we got our estimate on Tuesday, the day after Labor Day, and they were at our house at... read moreWe had Smooth Move USA move our VERY heavy stuff to storage for us.  I called on Friday, the 1st of September, we got our estimate on Tuesday, the day after Labor Day, and they were at our house at 8 am on Friday, the 8th.  Got the job done in 3 hours, and the staff were so friendly and efficient.  Eventually, we have to move out of storage and into a new home, so we know who we will call for help doing that!

HIGHLY recommend Smooth Move USA in Bakersfield! read less

I had a great experience with Smooth Move, and definitely plan on using them again. My job was a small one: move from a 1250 square foot apartment to a 1050 townhome. It was done in 3 hours, which was... read moreI had a great experience with Smooth Move, and definitely plan on using them again. My job was a small one: move from a 1250 square foot apartment to a 1050 townhome. It was done in 3 hours, which was the minimum estimated time.

I give extra props to Dan and his team member, who took on the stairmaster challenge of a 3-story townhome with a great attitude. They also made sure that there was minimal damage to the furniture and larger items - just the inevitable nick here and there. My only hesitation from jumping on the 5 star bandwagon here is that a customer might get the impression that they 'roll out the red carpet' based on the pictures featured on this page. And while I didn't necessarily need a RED carpet, it would have been nice if they had laid down some flooring protection or at least covered their shoes when coming in and out. In anticipation of moving furniture into places that likely would stay put for a long time, I had cleaned my hardwood floors just prior to this move (which was maybe a fool's errand). So the shoeprints and tracked-in dirt left me with a little more rework than expected.

But overall this was a great experience, and saved me a ton of effort (and back pain!). Smooth Move is a professional outfit that will definitely have my business again in the future. read less

I needed a moving company for a local move in Bakersfield.  I called Smooth Move and Keith came out the next day to give me an estimate.  I scheduled the move for a couple of weeks later.  Nick, Mike and... read moreI needed a moving company for a local move in Bakersfield.  I called Smooth Move and Keith came out the next day to give me an estimate.  I scheduled the move for a couple of weeks later.  Nick, Mike and Kenny arrived on time.  They were very careful with everything, very professional.  Nothing broken, nothing damaged.  Everything was placed where I needed it in the new house.  The guys worked hard even though it was very hot that day. read less

The team of Nick and Mike were very professional and courteous.  They had a friendly demeanor and were extremely knowledgeable about moving big items.  I will have to move again in 3 months and will certainly be using them again.  Thanks

We had Smooth Move move us from Bakersfield to Carlsbad, California.
Moving is always a traumatic, but this was a fabulous experience. From our first contact with Keith, who made all of the arrangements, estimates, and scheduling, to the final destination,... read moreWe had Smooth Move move us from Bakersfield to Carlsbad, California.
Moving is always a traumatic, but this was a fabulous experience. From our first contact with Keith, who made all of the arrangements, estimates, and scheduling, to the final destination, there was no problem that was not immediately addressed and promptly resolved.
The movers, Jose, Tomas, and Michael worked at a feverous pace until everything was packed. The next day came the unpacking. They made every effort to put the boxes where they were labeled and not a single item was damaged. They took extra care to not damage the walls in the new house.
Overall I would rate them a 10, but I can only give them a 5. Needless to say, I recommend them without reservation. read less

Great moving company!  Helped with my families relocation from Bakersfield to Sacramento.  Packed everything at our house for us and delivered it in a very timely manner.  Employees are very friendly and hard working. Price was very reasonable and I... read moreGreat moving company!  Helped with my families relocation from Bakersfield to Sacramento.  Packed everything at our house for us and delivered it in a very timely manner.  Employees are very friendly and hard working. Price was very reasonable and I would definitely use them again. read less

We did not plan to hire anybody, and planned to move everything ourselves. It turns out that the job was much too large for two people.  We had to finish the move that day because they were coming to pick... read moreWe did not plan to hire anybody, and planned to move everything ourselves. It turns out that the job was much too large for two people.  We had to finish the move that day because they were coming to pick up the Pod the next morning at 6 a.m. We called Smooth Move and they had two guys out one hour later.  Carlos and Jessie were fast, courteous, thurough, professional, and DEFINITELY worth the money.  I will never move by myself again!  I can't say enough nice things about these guys! read less

Great movers!  We moved from a home we had for 25 years to a new home! Keith worked with us when we moved the date several times due to an issue with our buyers escrow. His crew was on time... read moreGreat movers!  We moved from a home we had for 25 years to a new home! Keith worked with us when we moved the date several times due to an issue with our buyers escrow. His crew was on time friendly and hard working. The wrapped everything that might get scratched and packed the truck effectively for one trip. They unloaded without dinging the walls.  Would highly recommend read less

Best movers hands down. I've used them multiple occasions. Always on time. Always impeccable care. Most recently I moved into my new office and had Daniel, Jesse and Ryan as my movers. They got giant heavy furniture through my glass... read moreBest movers hands down. I've used them multiple occasions. Always on time. Always impeccable care. Most recently I moved into my new office and had Daniel, Jesse and Ryan as my movers. They got giant heavy furniture through my glass doors without a bump. Got the furniture back together without a hitch. Constantly checking in with me to make sure things were to my satisfaction. Use them for any size move, and be prepared to be leaving a five star rating on here too! read less

I used Smooth Move for an "In Town" move. I don't think people realize how affordable this is. Maybe not as cheap as buying pizza for a few friends that have pickup trucks... but well worth it! Gabriel and Luis... read moreI used Smooth Move for an "In Town" move. I don't think people realize how affordable this is. Maybe not as cheap as buying pizza for a few friends that have pickup trucks... but well worth it! Gabriel and Luis were fast and efficient. I just tagged my furniture and boxes with colored dots- and a couple hours later they were in the correct rooms in my new home. Nothing got damaged, including the walls of my new house. They basically charge by the hour- but they move like Energizer Bunnies - there's no way I (and my buddies) could have done what the two of them did in the amount of time it took. read less

My family and I had to move my dad from Bakersfield to North Hollywood after my Mom passed away. Smooth Move lives by their name. This was in October,  and I feel terrible that I can't remember the two men... read moreMy family and I had to move my dad from Bakersfield to North Hollywood after my Mom passed away. Smooth Move lives by their name. This was in October,  and I feel terrible that I can't remember the two men that helped us. Not only were they fast, friendly,  and clean and extremely polite, they went beyond the call of duty. Driving from Bakersfield to the valley  there was a good 2-3 hour delay due to a traffic accident on the Tejon pass. I was a little nervous  on how they would be after sitting in that traffic. It was like they were just starting their day when they arrived to North Hollywood. I could not recommended this company enough. I have used many moving companies,  and Smooth Move is honestly the best. Very satisfied customer. read less

My wife and I hired these guys to help us move, and we had a great experience with them. We had a lot of concerns going in: moving a 2-br and 1-br apartments (separate locations) into a 5-br house, because... read moreMy wife and I hired these guys to help us move, and we had a great experience with them. We had a lot of concerns going in: moving a 2-br and 1-br apartments (separate locations) into a 5-br house, because of our work schedules (and budget) time was a factor, and after reading a ton of nightmare reviews of several moving companies, it looked like finding somebody reliable was a shot in the dark at best.

The first thing I noticed about Chuck, Tom, and Jesse was that they were super friendly and professional, the opposite of sketchy, and were there to WORK. They were concerned about making sure they were careful with our stuff, put down mats to protect the original wood floors in our 100-year old house, and were also very mindful of time- which was extremely respectful considering we were paying by the hour. Speaking of, we had priced multiple in-town and LA based companies and Smooth's quote was the most reasonable. My wife even got super direct with them (sorry Kevin!) and gave them the 3rd degree to uncover any hidden costs, but we were assured there would be none, just the hourly rate. NO ONE else does that, totally bad ass!

This move was something that my wife and I were equal parts excited (for the house) and completely dreadful (packing/the move/unpacking), and Chuck, Tom, and Jesse were a Godsend and we are so grateful we chose them to have moved us. We will absolutely use them again in the future, and they deserve the absolute highest recommendation allowable by law. Thanks again guys, you are very appreciated by us. 🙂 read less

Best moving experience that I have ever had. I was very satisfied with the service from scheduling to the actual move. Mike and Chuck did a great job moving all of our belongings and were very conscientious with the new... read moreBest moving experience that I have ever had. I was very satisfied with the service from scheduling to the actual move. Mike and Chuck did a great job moving all of our belongings and were very conscientious with the new wood floors. I would definitely recommend these guys. read less

I moved twice last year. First from the Dallas area to Bakersfield and then months later from my Bakersfield apartment to my Bakersfield home. I waited a year to review because it is my experience that things show up after... read moreI moved twice last year. First from the Dallas area to Bakersfield and then months later from my Bakersfield apartment to my Bakersfield home. I waited a year to review because it is my experience that things show up after a move that a moving company might have damaged or stolen. Well...I'm happy to report that I had no issues with Smooth Move. They were an excellent company to work with. It started with a quote from Smooth Move that wasn't the lowest, by a fraction, so I went with another company that I won't mention the name as to not defame their character. The other company showed up on moving day and wouldn't bring their "too large of a truck for my move" semi all the way to my apartment door for fear of cracking the driveway which was cleared by the apartment complex since they retrofit the driveways for these types of trucks. Instead they were going to cart all my furniture from the apartment to the street which was 600+ feet away. This would add hours of time to the move, which increased the quote, and possibly cause damage to my belongings. After trying to get them to move the truck closer, they just up and left!  With my tail between my legs I called Smooth Move to see if they could help me since I needed to get out of the apartment within a couple of days. They were so understanding and helpful. They couldn't come out the same day but they came out the next day and honored their original quote. They showed up in the correct size truck, happy and literally whistling movers, fully equipped with supplies and moved me without ANY problems. I mean no problems! Not one piece of broken furniture or anything missing. In hindsight, they ended up being the lower quote because they didn't use  tricks to increase the quote on moving day when it might feel like you're stuck. I've moved several times in my life with experiences that run the gamut of stories but Smooth Move lives up to their name. Even though I don't plan to move again (famous last words), I plan on letting everyone I know that they can't go wrong with Smooth Move. read less

I would 100% recommend this place to anyone who is looking to move. I was moving from Bakersfield to Oceanside so I called many places before I talked to smooth moving and nobody I talked to was as professional as... read moreI would 100% recommend this place to anyone who is looking to move. I was moving from Bakersfield to Oceanside so I called many places before I talked to smooth moving and nobody I talked to was as professional as them. A guy came out gave me a estimate on our stuff and it was a flat estimate which was almost half the price as other companies I did get other estimates from different companies but everyone else raised the price once we started the process! When the crew showed up they where very respectful and took really good care of my items and took them to my new house in perfect condition. This is the best moving company in Bakersfield and I don't think anyone who wants to move should look any where else! read less

I recently moved into a new home and used Smooth Move. I can't say enough about the job they did. Nick and STEPH were hilarious and had energy like you wouldn't believe. I'm glad those two were the ones that... read moreI recently moved into a new home and used Smooth Move. I can't say enough about the job they did. Nick and STEPH were hilarious and had energy like you wouldn't believe. I'm glad those two were the ones that helped me out...their humor definitely helped make my move less stressful. I hope I never move again but if I do Smooth Move will be getting a phone call from me. I HIGHLY recommend them and if you want to have a good time, you need to request Nick and Steph. read less

My parents hired Smooth Move to accomplish a move here in Bakersfield. My parents are not easily impressed, yet they could not stop raving about how great these guys were. They took great care with the furniture and made sure... read moreMy parents hired Smooth Move to accomplish a move here in Bakersfield. My parents are not easily impressed, yet they could not stop raving about how great these guys were. They took great care with the furniture and made sure that all the boxes were placed in the appropriate rooms. They worked hard all day long and had a wonderfully positive attitude. For a hardworking, trustworthy crew to move your possessions, we highly, highly recommend Smooth Move. read less

Have used this company 3 different times & each time they arrived on time, were careful with all our furnishings & were very respectful.
They are affordable & would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking for a Smooth Move!

The movers were knowledgeable, rap on my furnishings and moving blankets to protect them, very friendly and professional. Very hard-working. I took off one star for being an hour and a half late for the appointment

Smooth Move did an excellent job moving me & all the extra stuff  I had.....I hate moving, and hopefully won't be doing it again any time soon! but they made the experience  so much easier/enjoyable than I ever thought possible.... read moreSmooth Move did an excellent job moving me & all the extra stuff  I had.....I hate moving, and hopefully won't be doing it again any time soon! but they made the experience  so much easier/enjoyable than I ever thought possible. They were very affordable too boot! All in all so worth the$$$$$ read less

I recently had to relocated from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego, CA and was in desperate need of a moving company. My fiancé and I did some research and decided to go with Smooth Move USA. Going into the move... read moreI recently had to relocated from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego, CA and was in desperate need of a moving company. My fiancé and I did some research and decided to go with Smooth Move USA. Going into the move I was extremely stressed because we have some valuable pieces of furniture that we were hoping did not get scratched. I can honestly say that I did not find one scratch on any piece of furniture we put into their hands. Highly recommend! read less

Smooth Move USA is the best moving company I have ever done business with! I have moved multiple times throughout the year and it was difficult finding a trustworthy moving company to get the move done at a reasonable price.... read moreSmooth Move USA is the best moving company I have ever done business with! I have moved multiple times throughout the year and it was difficult finding a trustworthy moving company to get the move done at a reasonable price. Smooth Move USA has great customer service and a very professional attitude with everything they do. Proud to say thanks for not leaving a scratch on my furniture and all the hustle that went into a job well done in a timely manner.
Thanks again guys! read less

Smooth Move USA is a very professional company they were able to get our move done in 1 day. Without them we would of spent 2 days or more. They wrapped all our stuff and carefully moved everything. If I... read moreSmooth Move USA is a very professional company they were able to get our move done in 1 day. Without them we would of spent 2 days or more. They wrapped all our stuff and carefully moved everything. If I could rate them 10 stars I would. read less

We called and Keith came out to provide us with an accurate estimate by viewing the rooms, furniture, appliances and boxes we had. The team of movers showed up on time and did a fantastic job. Anything wooden was covered... read moreWe called and Keith came out to provide us with an accurate estimate by viewing the rooms, furniture, appliances and boxes we had. The team of movers showed up on time and did a fantastic job. Anything wooden was covered in furniture blanket and plastic wrap as well as all furniture. They took every precaution to protect our property.  Very dependable and hard working. Estimate was dead-on (no hidden or unforeseen surprise expenses).
Thank you, Keith, for a fantastic job by yourself and the moving team that moved us.

I hope to NEVER need Smooth Move again (not ever move); but if we do or someone we know is....will definitely use and/or highly recommend Smooth Move. read less