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Moving heavy or awkward items yourself risks damage to the item, your home, and your back. Professional oversized moving means proper equipment, trained crew, and insurance that covers the full value. We specialize in San Diego’s tricky access – steep driveways, narrow historic streets, cliff-side properties, and gated estates.
We’ve moved hot tubs onto La Jolla cliff-side decks, grand pianos through Coronado’s narrow streets, 2,000-pound safes up Mount Soledad, lab equipment to Sorrento Valley, and outdoor kitchens into Rancho Santa Fe estates. We handle permits, building coordination, and base access at Camp Pendleton when required.
Tell us what you’re moving and where – we’ll figure out how to get it there.
Equipment & transport:
Planning & logistics:
Protection:
Our moving rates are based on hourly pricing by crew size, plus travel time. Packing materials are billed separately, only for what’s used, ensuring transparent and fair costs.
To confirm your exact rate and available moving date, please call our office with your moving date, pickup and delivery addresses, and a brief item list. Our team will provide a precise quote and availability.
3-bed – 3–4 movers · 6–9 hours
About 85 percent of moves fall within these ranges, but not all. Packing service will require more time.
What Can Add Time to Moving in San Diego
Most moves in San Diego are completed efficiently within the same day. A few factors can affect the total time and cost of your move.
Access Challenges, Packing Readiness, Extra Large or Heavy Items, Distance Between Locations, Traffic & Parking.
Ray P. | San Diego Oversized Item Moving
The company was very easy to communicate with. They showed up exactly on time, disassembled the furniture and were able to handle bulky items. Their prices are comparable to other companies. Highly recommend.
Josh R. | San Diego Oversized Item Moving
The movers were very efficient, friendly and picked up after themselves. I’ll throughout the move. They were on time and a pleasure to work with from start to finish. I would highly recommend this agency as they were true professionals.
Coastal & Beach Properties La Jolla, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Sunset Cliffs, Point Loma Hot tubs, yacht furniture, outdoor entertainment systems, sculptures, safes
Military & Defense Communities Coronado, Point Loma Naval Base, Camp Pendleton, Miramar, Tierrasanta Gun safes, military memorabilia, office furniture
Canyon & Hillside Homes Mission Hills, Kensington, Allied Gardens, San Carlos, Scripps Ranch Pianos, hot tubs, large patio sets, outdoor kitchens
Biotech & Medical Facilities Sorrento Valley, Torrey Pines, UTC, Kearny Mesa MRI machines, lab equipment, research freezers, medical imaging
Estates & Ranches Rancho Santa Fe, Fairbanks Ranch, 4S Ranch, Poway, Alpine BBQ islands, stone fountains, horse equipment, solar systems, wine equipment
What special challenges does oversized item moving face in San Diego?
San Diego oversized item moving faces unique regional challenges: beach sand requiring special platforms, coastal cliffs needing crane services, military base security protocols, canyon homes with narrow access, and Mexican imports requiring customs documentation. Our year-round good weather is an advantage, allowing flexible scheduling without weather delays common in other cities.
Can you move items to/from military bases and ships?
Yes, we specialize in military oversized item moving throughout San Diego. We maintain base access credentials, understand ship loading procedures, coordinate with military police, handle government property protocols, and meet deployment deadlines. Many team members are veterans familiar with military requirements. We regularly service Naval Base San Diego, Coronado, and Camp Pendleton.
How do you handle beach and sand challenges for oversized items?
Beach properties require specialized San Diego oversized item moving techniques: plywood and platform tracks over sand, tide schedule planning for firm sand, beach-rated equipment that won't sink, permits for beach vehicle access, and coordination with lifeguards and coastal commission. We've developed specific methods for La Jolla, Mission Beach, and Coronado's unique beach challenges.
Do you handle yacht and marine equipment moving?
Yes, San Diego's harbor and marine industry requires specialized oversized item moving. We transport yacht furniture between harbor and homes, marine engines and equipment, dock sections and boat lifts, and commercial fishing equipment. We coordinate with Harbor Police, understand marina access restrictions, protect items from salt damage, and work with yacht maintenance schedules.
Man With A Truck has been committed to the highest quality moving services since 2006.
