Licensed • Insured • Trusted Since 2013
Daly City Moving Company
Expert movers for Daly City's dense neighborhoods — Westlake tract homes, Serramonte hills, and fog-belt communities.
Making Expert Moves in Daly City
Daly City sits at the northern tip of San Mateo County, right on the San Francisco border, and it carries a character entirely its own. Often immortalized in the Malvina Reynolds song "Little Boxes," the Westlake neighborhood is one of California's most recognizable tract home communities — rows of nearly identical homes built in the 1950s climbing the coastal hills. Moving in Westlake means navigating narrow streets, attached garages with limited truck clearance, and homes that have often been customized or expanded over the decades in ways that create interesting moving puzzles.
Beyond Westlake, Daly City has grown into one of the most culturally dense cities in the entire Bay Area. The area around Serramonte Boulevard and Geneva Avenue reflects the city's diverse community — Filipino restaurants, Latin grocery stores, and Asian supermarkets side by side with longtime San Francisco transplants who discovered Daly City's relative affordability. Homes here range from compact post-war bungalows to newer townhome developments and apartment buildings near the BART stations.
The fog is real in Daly City — Karl rolls in from the Pacific with particular intensity at this latitude, and it's not uncommon to begin a morning move in a cold, damp mist. Our trucks are closed and our packing materials are moisture-resistant, so your belongings stay dry regardless of the conditions. We dress appropriately and work just as hard when it's foggy as when it's sunny.
Why Move to Daly City?
Daly City offers something rare in the Bay Area: proximity to San Francisco — including direct BART access — at a significantly lower cost of living. For residents priced out of the city, Daly City provides easy access to San Francisco jobs, schools, and culture while offering the breathing room that only comes when you step outside city limits.
The community is extraordinarily diverse, particularly among the Filipino American population, which has made Daly City one of the most prominent hubs of Filipino culture in the continental United States. The sense of community here is strong, and for those who value cultural connection, access to ethnic food, and a vibrant neighborhood identity alongside Bay Area convenience, Daly City delivers consistently.
Before move day in Daly City
Parking a moving truck in Daly City
Daly City handles reserved street parking through its general encroachment permit, which includes a street parking obstruction option.
- Apply with the Engineering Division (650-991-8064).
- No-parking signs go up at least 48 hours before they take effect, and only for the days the space is actually needed.
Source: Daly City, Encroachment Permit Application, checked October 2026. Rules can change, so check with the city before move day.
Tell us about parking and any building rules when you book. If your building needs a certificate of insurance, ask and we will send it before move day. We are a licensed California household mover, permit CAL-T 0191363. See our license and insurance.
What We Do
Our Moving Services in Daly City
Residential Moving
Expert residential moving services for the Bay Area
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Professional commercial and office moving
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Small office relocations with minimal downtime
Learn More →Apartment Moving
Specialized apartment moving services
Learn More →PODS & Container Loading
PODS and container loading/unloading services
Learn More →Senior Moving
Compassionate senior moving services
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California intrastate moving services
Learn More →Student Moving
Affordable student moving services
Learn More →Home Staging
Home staging moving and setup
Learn More →Why Choose Us
Why Choose Joshua's Moving as Your Daly City Movers?
Licensed household mover
California permit CAL-T 0191363 from the Bureau of Household Goods and Services. Look it up before you book.
Our own crews and trucks
Your Daly City move is done by our own crew, arriving in one of our own branded box trucks.
1,500+ customer reviews
More than 1,500 reviews across Google and Yelp. Read them before you call.
Insurance your building can see
Ask when you book and we will send a certificate of insurance before move day, including building-specific certificates.
Local since 2013
Based in East Palo Alto and moving Bay Area customers for more than ten years.
Ready to Make Your Move?
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Daly City Local Resources
| Resource | Phone | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daly City Hall | (650) 991-8000 | 333 90th St, Daly City, CA 94015 | Visit |
| Daly City Fire Department | (650) 991-8060 | 333 90th St, Daly City, CA 94015 | Visit |
| Daly City Public Library | (650) 991-8023 | 40 Wembley Dr, Daly City, CA 94015 | Visit |
| Jefferson Union High School District | (650) 550-7900 | 699 Serramonte Blvd, Daly City, CA 94015 | Visit |
| Seton Medical Center | (650) 992-4000 | 1900 Sullivan Ave, Daly City, CA 94015 | Visit |
| Daly City/Colma Chamber of Commerce | (650) 755-3900 | 355 Gellert Blvd #138, Daly City, CA 94015 | Visit |
| Daly City Parks & Recreation | (650) 991-8008 | 333 90th St, Daly City, CA 94015 | Visit |
| Daly City Post Office | (650) 992-8555 | 14 Wembley Dr, Daly City, CA 94015 | Visit |