Residential Movers in Del Mar, CA
Del Mar is one of the smallest cities in San Diego County, but moving there takes planning - narrow streets, hillside lots and a calendar shaped by the fair and the races. We've moved coastal North County families since 2008, and every Del Mar move gets a crew that knows the area, a written price before moving day and one coordinator from start to finish.
What We Plan For in a Del Mar Move
Del Mar fits beachfront homes, hillside lots and a busy village into a small area. Before moving day, we look at:
- Narrow, winding streets. Many Del Mar streets are tight enough that the city's trash hauler runs smaller trucks on them. We check whether a full-size moving truck can reach your door, and bring a smaller shuttle truck if it can't.
- Hillside homes. Homes on the bluffs and hillsides can have steep driveways, uneven lots and long carries. We plan the carry and protect floors, railings and doorframes along the way.
- Parking near the beach and village. Meters on Camino del Mar, Coast Boulevard and the 17th Street lot run from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. year-round, so we plan where the truck will stop before moving day.
- Clearing out first. A dumpster in the street needs an encroachment permit from the city, so if you're decluttering before the move, plan for it early.
- Fair and race days. The San Diego County Fair in June and early July, the summer racing season from mid-July to early September and the fall meet in November all slow I-5, Via de la Valle and downtown Del Mar. We schedule around the busiest days.
Del Mar Neighborhoods We Move
- Beach Colony - beachfront homes steps from the sand in north Del Mar
- Olde Del Mar - the historic heart of the city, with custom ocean-view homes on winding streets
- The bluffs and hillsides - ocean-view homes on uneven lots and narrow lanes
- Condos near the village - smaller homes and condos within walking distance of Camino del Mar
- Del Mar Heights and Del Mar Terrace - just south of the city, in the City of San Diego's Torrey Pines community
Moves From Del Mar, Near and Far
We move families within Del Mar and between Del Mar and the rest of the county - Solana Beach, Carmel Valley, La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe and beyond - as well as to anywhere else in California.
Leaving the state? We load your home in Del Mar and deliver it anywhere in the U.S. through the North American Van Lines network - see our San Diego long distance movers page. Moving an office? See our commercial movers page.
Moving paintings, sculpture or other valuable pieces? Our guide to fine art moving in Southern California explains how we pack and crate them.
Services for Your Del Mar Move
- Local moves within Del Mar and along the coast
- Full packing, including custom crates for art and fragile pieces
- Condo and apartment moves
- Senior moves, including downsizing
- Specialty items - pianos, safes, antiques and fine art
- Secure storage in our bar-coded warehouse while you're between homes
What Affects the Price of a Del Mar Move
The size of the move, the access at both ends - a steep driveway, a long carry from where the truck can park, a street too narrow for a full-size truck - and any packing, crating or storage you add. A free in-home or virtual survey gets you a written not-to-exceed price, so you know the most you'll pay before moving day.
Setting Up Utilities in Del Mar
The City of Del Mar runs its own water and sewer utility, though the Santa Fe Irrigation District serves a small northern part of town, so check which one serves your new home. SDG&E handles natural gas and delivers your electricity, and Clean Energy Alliance, which Del Mar helped found, is the default electricity supplier. EDCO handles trash and recycling pickup. Del Mar Heights and Del Mar Terrace are in the City of San Diego, so their services differ.
Del Mar Moving FAQ
How much do movers cost in Del Mar?
It depends on how much you're moving, the access at both homes and extras like packing or storage. After a free survey, you get a written not-to-exceed price.
Can a moving truck fit on my street?
Usually, but not always. We check the street and driveway during the survey. If a full-size truck can't safely reach your home, we bring a smaller shuttle truck and build that time into your estimate.
Should I avoid moving during the fair or racing season?
Not necessarily - we just plan for it. Fair and race days slow I-5 and Via de la Valle, so we avoid the busiest days when we can and start early when we can't.
Can you pack art, antiques and other valuables?
Yes. Our crews pack fragile and high-value pieces with the right materials, build custom crates when a piece needs one, and can keep them in our secure warehouse between homes. See our packing services.
How far ahead should I book?
As soon as you have dates. Summer fills up first, especially around the fair and the race meet, and the end of the month is always busy.
Ready to plan your Del Mar move? Fill out the quote form on this page or call 1.858.360.1569 for a free estimate.
