Licensed • Insured • Trusted Since 2013
San Carlos Moving Company
Trusted local movers serving San Carlos neighborhoods — from the flatlands of White Oaks to the heights of Crestview.
Making Expert Moves in San Carlos
San Carlos is a city that packs enormous character into a compact footprint. Situated between Belmont and Redwood City on the Peninsula, it features a striking mix of flat neighborhoods like White Oaks in the east and steeply hilled areas like Crestview and Devonshire climbing toward the hills to the west. For movers, that variety demands experience — and that's exactly what Joshua's Moving brings to every San Carlos job.
Homes in San Carlos range from mid-century ranch-style properties on level streets to multi-story hillside residences with winding driveways and dramatic views. Older neighborhoods near Laurel Street often have narrower access points, tight garages, and mature trees lining the roads. Our crews come prepared with the right equipment and route planning for each specific address, so nothing is left to chance on move day.
Downtown San Carlos along Laurel Street is vibrant and walkable, but that vitality means parking can be competitive on weekdays. If you're moving to or from a condo or apartment near the Caltrain station, coordinating a moving truck requires planning ahead. We handle all the logistics — including parking permits if needed — so your move in or out of San Carlos is smooth and stress-free.
Why Move to San Carlos?
San Carlos has earned its reputation as one of the Peninsula's most desirable places to live. Its nationally recognized schools — particularly San Carlos School District's elementary and middle schools — draw families from across the Bay Area. The community is tight-knit, the parks are well-maintained, and Laureola Park, Hiller Park, and the Burton Park sports complex give residents plenty of outdoor space year-round.
Commuters love San Carlos for its central Caltrain station, which puts downtown San Francisco just 35 minutes away and San Jose within easy reach in the other direction. The small-town feel along Laurel Street, with local restaurants, boutiques, and a farmers market, makes it a community where people put down deep roots. If you're planning to move here, you're in great company — and Joshua's Moving will help you start your San Carlos chapter on the right foot.
Before move day in San Carlos
Parking a moving truck in San Carlos
San Carlos treats reserved curb space as a parking restriction, which needs a Public Works encroachment permit.
- Apply through Public Works (pwpermits@cityofsancarlos.org, 650-802-4200).
- No-parking signs have to be posted at least 48 hours ahead, and Public Works inspects them.
- A storage container in the street needs its own encroachment permit. It must sit in front of the home it serves, stay out of the sidewalk and travel lane, and be at least 25 feet from an intersection.
Source: City of San Carlos, Encroachment permits, 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 San Carlos
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 San Carlos 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 San Carlos 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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San Carlos Local Resources
| Resource | Phone | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos City Hall | (650) 802-4200 | 600 Elm St, San Carlos, CA 94070 | Visit |
| San Carlos Fire Department | (650) 802-4291 | 1300 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070 | Visit |
| San Carlos Public Library | (650) 591-0341 | 610 Elm St, San Carlos, CA 94070 | Visit |
| Belmont-Redwood Shores School District | (650) 637-4800 | 2960 Hastings Dr, Belmont, CA 94002 | Visit |
| Sequoia Hospital (Dignity Health) | (650) 369-5811 | 170 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City, CA 94062 | Visit |
| San Carlos Chamber of Commerce | (650) 593-1068 | 610 Elm St #206, San Carlos, CA 94070 | Visit |
| San Carlos Recreation Department | (650) 802-4382 | 750 Dartmouth Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070 | Visit |
| San Carlos Post Office | (650) 591-5773 | 1100 San Carlos Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070 | Visit |