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Moving Companies in Turlock, CA

39
Movers nearby
38%
Insured
14
Licensed
4.68★
2,351 reviews

What Local Movers Charge in Turlock

Expect roughly $60 to $70 per hour per mover, with a two-person crew and truck typically totaling $120 - $150+ per hour and a 2- to 3-hour minimum regardless of how quickly the job finishes.

Home sizeTypical local total
1-2 bedroom$300 - $600
3-4 bedroom$800 - $1,500+

Worth Knowing Before You Book

California's travel-time rule lets movers bill the drive from their warehouse to your home and back, so ask how that time is calculated. Scan estimates for add-ons like long-carry fees, stair fees and heavy-item charges for pianos or pool tables.

  • In-state movers should be registered with the CPUC or Bureau of Household Goods and Services and must hand you the booklet Important Information for Consumer Movers.
  • Free basic liability pays only $0.60 per pound per item, so look at Full Value Protection or your own insurance for electronics and heirlooms.
  • Rates climb at month-end, on weekends and during summer; a mid-week, mid-month date is the budget-friendly slot.

With a realistic budget in mind, request written estimates through the movers listed below and compare what each one includes.

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39 movers in this area · 14 licensed with the FMCSA · 2,351 reviews checked

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Best Movers in Turlock, CA

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6 photos ★ 4.9
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What customers say in Turlock, CA

★★★★★★★★★★ Google
This company is awesome! We needed a moving company to haul my mom's stuff halfway across the country. Jake visited with her multiple times to take measurements and make sure he addressed our concerns. When packing day arrived, KC and Isaac were prompt on their arrival, did a fantastic and efficie...
Dave Thompson
Workhorse Moving Co · May 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
I would give Shane and his crew 10 stars if I could, very professional and made sure everything was was wrapped securely. I would definitely recommend them🙂🪑🛏🛋
Brenda Bailes
Alder Moving Services · Mar 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Alder movers were absolutely stellar. Will absolutely book them again. They made the moving process a breeze!
Alexandria
Alder Moving Services · Mar 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
We have used Alder Moving twice, and they are absolutely exceptional and their attention to detail is most, most appreciated.
Penny
Alder Moving Services · Feb 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Easy, courteous, fast, and nothing was broken. Highly recommend!
Mary Rezek
Alder Moving Services · Feb 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
I was moving across the country, several states away. I started with getting quotes from nationally recognized moving companies. I could not believe the prices. Then I called local companies trying to find one that could handle this multi day drive. Jake at Workhorse gave me a very transparent esti...
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Workhorse Moving Co · Jan 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Thought I would post a note about a great moving company...WORKHORSE MOVING COMPANY out of Angels Camp. I moved from a small house to a bigger house in Arnold. These guys were absolutely the best. It took 6 hours to pack move unload and set up. The worker bees worked quickly and efficiently and you...
Janet Rejkowski
Workhorse Moving Co · Dec 2025
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Alder Moving Co is a husband and wife owned moving company with a great team backing them up. Alder has moved me twice long distance (home-goods and two cars) to other states. They are reliable and positive, who come up with work-a-rounds that make sense and get the move done. Family-owned moving co...
Dana Smego
Alder Moving Services · Nov 2025
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
A couple weeks ago we had 3 phenomenal men help us move, they were professional, courteous and hard working. They took extra care with breakables and ensured everything was securely placed, disassembled and reassembled. They were very quick and efficient when loading the truck. They made moving day...
Kameron Oneill
Workhorse Moving Co · Sep 2025
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
As a Realtor, I see a lot of moving companies—Scooped Moving & Delivery stands out. They packed my clients’ entire San Mateo home, handled the dump run, and moved everything to Oregon on schedule. Professional, careful, great communication. Highly recommend.
John Saddi
Skooped Moving & Delivery LLC · Sep 2025
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Outstanding service and excellent communication. Jason was always available for our questions and his crew did great! They were hardworking and very carful with all of our belongings. The crew was soft spoken and always extremely polite. They worked quickly, but never seemed in a hurry to leave. It...
Bob Page
Alder Moving Services · Sep 2025
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
These guys are great! Personable, intelligent and flat-out good people. I highly recommend them to anyone.
Eric Allaman
Alder Moving Services · Aug 2025
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Great Company, very glad I chose them for my move from Arnold to San Francisco. Jake was very accommodating and let me add additional items a few days before the move. The crew that did the move were fast, efficient, professional and friendly. They moved some very heavy items for me and everything a...
Elizabeth Sinclair
Workhorse Moving Co · Jul 2025
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Alder is the absolute best moving company of the five we have contracted with over the years. Jayson, the owner, is very responsive and kind. We had "the works" for them: lived on a steep hillside with multiple stories and levels. They had to pack & take everything either downstairs or upstairs or b...
Nancy Beck
Alder Moving Services · Jun 2025
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
I recently used Need A Hand Movers for the second time, and once again, they exceeded my expectations! The entire process was incredibly efficient, from reaching out to the owner, Jason, to getting a quote and scheduling the move. His team was punctual and professional on moving day. Brian, Brandon...
Debra Heidary
Need A Hand Movers · May 2025

Who's moving to Turlock, CA

Federal tax-filer migration data for Stanislaus County.

-988 net households
What kind of mover will you need?
Moving in
8,869 households arrived
36% under 50 mi 37% 50–250 mi 10% over 250 mi 17% not attributed

83% 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.

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Moving out
9,857 households left
28% under 50 mi 30% 50–250 mi 16% over 250 mi 26% not attributed

46% of departures went farther than 50 miles. Beyond that range moves are priced by weight and distance, and a state line means the carrier needs interstate authority.

See the full picture — 5-year trend, state flows and top routes
Net household change, five years
-440
18–19
-929
19–20
-824
20–21
-1,515
21–22
-988
22–23
Which states Turlock trades with

Each bar shows that state's in/out split — rows are ranked by total volume.

Nevada -93
247 in
340 out
Texas -351
389 out
Arizona -171
123 in
294 out
Washington -141
33 in
174 out
Idaho -150
150 out
Nearby, under 50 miles
Stockton, CA 28 mi Merced, CA 30 mi Sonora, CA 42 mi Rancho Calaveras, CA 41 mi
Beyond 50 miles
San Jose, CA 56 mi Oakland, CA 63 mi Sacramento, CA 70 mi Los Angeles, CA 288 mi Concord, CA 62 mi Fresno, CA 89 mi Daly City, CA 76 mi San Diego, CA 392 mi

Households arriving from another state report $57,187 in average annual income; those relocating from elsewhere in California report $61,418. 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 Stanislaus County rather than city limits exactly, misses people who don't file a return, and leaves 22% 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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A moving truck filling up as you change the options
1,150
cubic feet — what a local crew loads
8,050 lb what a long-distance carrier quotes on
26 ft rental truck, if you drive it yourself

Industry rules of thumb — about seven pounds per cubic foot, and published rental-truck capacities. Not our carrier records, not a quote. Bring both numbers to the call and what you get back will finally be comparable.

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