With hundreds of satisfied customers, 1st Choice Movers is true to its name as a preferred local choice for moving and packing services in San Diego, California. Its high quality and affordable services are offered throughout Orange County, Temecula, and the surrounding areas. 1st Choice Movers is committed to making your move seamless, so you have the time and energy to pour into other things like settling down in your new home. Whether you just need movers in San Diego, CA to help you get loaded and unloaded or require full-service packing and moving, 1st Choice Movers makes your move efficient, straightforward, and cost-effective.
1st Choice Movers
Ranked Top 3 Best Movers in San Diego, CA
Exceptional
based on 5019+ data points 
The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.About 1st Choice Movers
Additional Cities Served: Chula Vista, Murrieta, Carlsbad, Temecula, El Cajon, San Marcos, Mission ViejoShow More >
Moving Services
- Local moving services
- Long-distance moving services
- Cross-country moving services
- Small moving services
- Piano moving services
- Pool table moving services
- Appliance moving services
- Last-minute moving services
- Furniture moving services
- Storage services
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: 01/09/25*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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Customer Reviews of 1st Choice Movers
We analyzed and organized the customer reviews of 1st Choice Movers in San Diego, CA using our proven 11-point rating system. Our rigorous evaluation process ranks each customer review for 1st Choice Movers based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience. Here is what customers had to say about their moving experience:
1. Quality
9.69/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“smoother move with quick and friendly service”
“Best move experience I've ever had”
“Excellent moving experience”
“the move was very smooth”
2. Punctuality
9.84/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“the movers were early”
“movers showed up exactly on time”
“show up by 9 and waste no time”
“arrived right on time”
3. Affordability
9.71/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“charged a very reasonable price”
“Pleased with the overall cost”
“very affordable”
“on the pricier side but worth the extra spend”
4. Communication
9.75/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“kept me informed of everything they were doing”
“Derek is transparent, responsive, and efficient”
“responsive from the first interaction to the last”
“excellent at communicating with us”
5. Stick to Prices
9.71/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Derek provided an accurate quote prior to move”
“reasonable and honest company”
“no problem with unexpected change to POD move”
“Moved us in under the quoted time but took a break on the clock”
6. Speed
9.72/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“the movers were quick”
“they go fast and get it done”
“Quick and efficient move”
“efficient”
7. Friendliness
9.92/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“the movers were friendly”
“enjoyable to be around”
“Packers and movers were friendly”
“they were friendly”
8. Will Hire Again
9.67/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“100% recommend”
“Highly recommend”
“By far the best moving experience”
“highly recommend”
9. Professionalism
9.72/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“extremely fast, professional”
“the women pack out team were professional”
“Derek and his team is fantastic and efficient”
“Professional from the first interaction to the last”
10. Conflict Handling
8.52/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“helped again the next day with a new problem”
“not willing to discuss the overcharge”
“Derek sent over an item that was later found”
“went above and beyond for hard items”
11. Precision & Care
9.62/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“took incredible care to make sure nothing was damaged”
“Bruce and team moved boxes and furniture with care”
“wrapped every piece of furniture in blankets”
“careful with my furniture and my tv”
Customer Insights
Hourly Minimum: 3 hours from 9 reviews
Local Move Duration: 4 hours from 120 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Derek | referred to Derek and chose this company |
| Derek | Derek is transparent, responsive, and efficient |
| Bruce | Bruce ensured a smooth move and took extra care |
| Derek | Derek gave us an accurate quote and was nice |
| Dan | Dan and his crew were great |
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?
Dependable Rankings You Can Count On!
Our rankings are data-driven — movers cannot purchase a spot on our list. Here's why you can have confidence in our recommendations:
- No Paid Placements: Every company earns its spot through merit, not payment.
- Extensive Analysis: Evaluated over 24,000 movers across the country for our rankings.
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