Smart People Moving is a moving company based in San Francisco, CA. With over five years of experience, this locally-owned business specializes in both commercial and residential relocations. Their team of professional movers is well-trained in handling various moving tasks, including piano, furniture, and appliance moving. Smart People Moving prides itself on providing reliable, high-quality service at competitive rates. They offer packing and unpacking services, assembly and disassembly, and full value insurance. The company emphasizes quality and customer relationships, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience for its clients.
Smart People Moving
Superb
based on 1518+ data points 
The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.About Smart People Moving
Additional Cities Served: Santa Rosa, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Concord, Berkeley, Richmond, Daly CityShow More >
Moving Services
- Cheap moving services
- Local moving services
- Long-distance moving services
- Cross-country moving services
- Small moving services
- Piano moving services
- Appliance moving services
- Furniture moving services
- Packing services
- Storage services
California Moving License
Denied
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 Smart People Moving
We analyzed and organized the customer reviews of Smart People Moving in San Francisco, CA using our proven 11-point rating system. Our rigorous evaluation process ranks each customer review for Smart People Moving based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience. Here is what customers had to say about their moving experience:
1. Quality
9.5/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“reliable and worked hard all day”
“Eugene and his crew provided excellent service”
“careful and very fast”
“good experience with these guys”
2. Punctuality
9.47/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“showed up on time”
“they were on time”
“They were on time”
“They came on time”
3. Affordability
9.13/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“helped out with my budget”
“price of movers is definitely worth it”
“cost was in line with other companies”
“ended up paying $1500 for a one bedroom load”
4. Communication
9.26/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“very accommodating and helpful”
“had amazing communication”
“were so quick, strong, and communicative”
“didn't listen to our wrapping requests”
5. Stick to Prices
8.88/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Everything was included in the rate”
“felt scammed by the company”
“never gave agreed-upon discount”
“justified the quoted price”
6. Speed
9.49/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they were quick with the move”
“very fast”
“worked hard for 5 hours straight with barely any break”
“Efficient during the move”
7. Friendliness
9.48/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“helpful”
“Eugene and his crew were very friendly”
“They were friendly”
“Nick and his crew were very friendly”
8. Will Hire Again
9.44/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“would work with them again and will be recommending them”
“made our move effortless”
“I'd use them again”
“would recommend them and plan to use them again”
9. Professionalism
9.19/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“had professional attitudes all around”
“very professional way”
“Crew was very professional”
“mismanaged the truck loading”
10. Conflict Handling
6.13/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“not getting any help from the company”
“committed to no charge if unable to move the item”
“owner yelled instead of apologizing”
“Aleks is solution-oriented and values customer satisfaction”
11. Precision & Care
9.36/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they were gentle with our things”
“they were careful”
“Took great care of our items”
“stuff shuffled into random boxes without proper wrapping”
Customer Insights
Cost: $ 1562.00 from 5 historical data points
Local Move Duration: 3.75 hours from 30 reviews
Interstate Move Duration: 2 days from 17 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Eugene | Eugene and crew praised for friendliness and care |
| Eugene, Valentin | went above and beyond to help |
| Nick | Nick and his crew were attentive and helpful |
| Nick | Nick and his team did more than expected and cleaned up |
| Nick | Nick deserved praise for excellent job |
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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