Del Mar Movers for Narrow Streets and Busy Seasons
Del Mar is small, but a move here can still take real planning. Some streets are narrow enough that the city's trash hauler runs smaller trucks on them, many homes sit on bluffs and hillsides, and the summer calendar is built around the fair and the races.
Narrow Streets, Hillsides and Parking
- Narrow, winding streets. 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 Season
The San Diego County Fair runs in June and early July, the summer race meet from mid-July to early September, and the fall meet in November. All three slow I-5, Via de la Valle and downtown Del Mar, so we look at the calendar before we book your date and start early when a busy day can't be avoided.
Where We Move in Del Mar
Beachfront homes in Beach Colony, custom homes on the winding streets of Olde Del Mar, ocean-view homes on the bluffs and hillsides, and the condos within walking distance of Camino del Mar. Just south of the city, Del Mar Heights and Del Mar Terrace are part of the City of San Diego's Torrey Pines community.
Quoting a Del Mar Move
The estimate starts with a walk-through or a video survey. On a Del Mar job we look hard at whether a full-size truck can reach your door, how far the crew will carry from the closest legal spot, and which pieces need crating: art, mirrors, sculpture. Local moves are billed by the hour for the crew and truck; moves out of state are priced by weight and mileage. Our guide to fine art moving in Southern California explains how we pack and crate valuable pieces, and our packing services cover the rest of the house.
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
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.
Can you store art and antiques between homes?
Yes. We crate what needs it and keep it in our secure, bar-coded storage warehouse until your new home is ready.
