Moving Companies in Fairfield, CA
What Fairfield Movers Charge
For local moves under 50 miles, Solano County crews bill by the hour based on how many movers and trucks the job needs, on top of a separate travel fee.
| Home Size | Hourly Rate | Typical Total |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1-Bedroom (2 movers) | $150 – $225/hr | $450 – $1,100 |
| 2–3 Bedroom (3 movers) | $220 – $310/hr | $1,200 – $2,500 |
| 4+ Bedroom (4+ movers) | $350 – $450+/hr | $2,500 – $4,000+ |
The Fine Print That Inflates Your Bill
California regulators let companies double-count travel time — charging for the drive from their base to your old address, between the two homes, and back to their base. A crew located just half an hour away can add a full extra hour of billed transit per leg, so always ask where the crew is dispatching from before you book.
There's also a real difference between a verbal quote and a written one. A non-binding estimate is only a guess, and the final bill can run higher if the job takes longer than planned. A binding not-to-exceed quote locks in a ceiling price, and you might even pay less if the crew wraps up early. Push for the binding version in writing.
Extra Fees And How To Avoid Getting Burned
If the truck can't park within roughly 75 feet of your door, or the crew has to carry your things up several flights without an elevator, expect a per-flight or per-foot surcharge on top of the hourly rate. Bulky items such as a piano, a safe, or a large pool table typically carry their own flat charge, somewhere between $150 and $500, because they need extra hands and equipment to move safely.
Be cautious of any offer to pay cash for a discount — only take it if you still get a fully itemized, signed receipt. Paying under the table with nothing on paper means you have no way to file a claim if something gets damaged.
Before signing with anyone, confirm they hold a valid MTR license through the Bureau of Household Goods and Services, and check their complaint history through the state's consumer affairs office. An unlicensed operator has no accountability if your belongings get damaged or held for extra money.
With those numbers in mind, take a look at the local options below and line up a few quotes before you commit.
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Who's moving to Fairfield, CA
Federal tax-filer migration data for Solano County.
73% arrived from elsewhere in California. Most arrivals are in-state moves, so a regional company will usually cover it — check interstate authority only if you're crossing a state line.
See licensed movers45% of departures stayed under 50 miles. Short local moves are usually priced by the hour, so a regional company is often the cheaper call.
See the full picture — 5-year trend, state flows and top routes
Each bar shows that state's in/out split — rows are ranked by total volume.
Households arriving from another state report $62,289 in average annual income; those relocating from elsewhere in California report $77,840. Long-distance arrivals are the higher-budget half of the market.
How this works: IRS SOI County-to-County Migration Data, 2022-2023. The IRS compares the address on consecutive tax returns, so every move here is a real filed household. The catch: it publishes annually with about a two-year lag, counts Solano County rather than city limits exactly, misses people who don't file a return, and leaves 23% of moves unattributed to a specific county, because flows too small to publish are grouped into regional buckets instead. See the whole state on the California migration page →
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