Residential Movers in Encinitas, CA
Encinitas is a short drive from our office in San Marcos, and we've moved coastal North County families since 2008. Whether you're leaving a home in Leucadia, moving into a condo in Cardiff or packing up a property in Olivenhain, you get a crew that knows the area, a written price before moving day and one coordinator from start to finish.
What We Plan For in an Encinitas Move
Encinitas mixes older beach neighborhoods along Highway 101 with newer tract homes inland and semi-rural lots in Olivenhain. Before moving day, we look at:
- Truck routes. Encinitas keeps heavy trucks on its truck routes - I-5, Highway 101, Encinitas Boulevard, El Camino Real and a few others - except on the direct route to a delivery. We plan the truck's path to your street before moving day.
- Parking on your street. Large commercial vehicles can only stop on residential streets while they're loading or unloading, and yellow loading zones allow just 20 minutes, so we plan where the truck will stand during your survey.
- Highway 101 closures. The spring and holiday street fairs close Highway 101 downtown between D and J streets. We check the city's event and roadwork schedule before we book your date.
- Beach traffic. Summer weekends bring heavy traffic around Moonlight Beach and along Highway 101, so we start early and route around the busiest stretches.
- Rural lots in Olivenhain. Some homes sit on larger lots with long driveways or horse facilities. If a full-size truck can't reach the house, we plan a smaller shuttle truck.
Encinitas Communities We Move
- Old Encinitas - the beachside heart of the city, around Swami's, Moonlight Beach and the La Paloma Theatre
- Leucadia - tree-lined streets, galleries and single-family homes along North Highway 101
- Cardiff-by-the-Sea - the southernmost community, where many streets are named for British cities and composers
- New Encinitas - newer, larger tract homes, a golf course and the shopping centers along El Camino Real
- Olivenhain - semi-rural single-family homes and horse properties on the city's southeast side
Moves From Encinitas, Near and Far
We move families across Encinitas and between Encinitas and the rest of North County - Carlsbad, Solana Beach, San Marcos and beyond - as well as to San Diego and anywhere else in California.
Leaving the state? We load your home in Encinitas 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 or a shop? See our commercial movers page.
Services for Your Encinitas Move
- Local moves within Encinitas and along the coast
- Packing services, from a few fragile pieces to the whole house
- Apartment and condo moves
- Senior moves, including downsizing and moves into retirement communities
- Small moves for a room or two
- Specialty items - pianos, safes, antiques and gym equipment
- Secure storage in our bar-coded warehouse while you're between homes
What Affects the Price of an Encinitas Move
The size of the move, the access at both ends - stairs, a long carry from where the truck can park, a rural lot that needs a shuttle truck - and any packing 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 Encinitas
Water depends on your address: the San Dieguito Water District serves Old Encinitas, Leucadia, Cardiff and part of New Encinitas, and the Olivenhain Municipal Water District serves the rest. San Diego Community Power is the city's default electricity supplier, while SDG&E delivers your electricity and handles natural gas. EDCO handles trash and recycling pickup.
Encinitas Moving FAQ
How much do movers cost in Encinitas?
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 park on my street?
Yes, while it's loading or unloading. Encinitas doesn't let large commercial vehicles park on residential streets otherwise, so we plan the spot and the carry during your survey.
Can you move a home in Olivenhain?
Yes. We check the driveway and turnaround during the survey. If a full-size truck can't safely reach the house, we bring a smaller shuttle truck and build that time into your estimate.
Can you store my things between homes?
Yes. We offer short- and long-term storage in our secure, bar-coded warehouse and deliver when you're ready. See our storage options.
How far ahead should I book?
As soon as you have dates. Summer weekends and the end of the month fill up first, and a long distance move goes most smoothly with a month or more of notice.
Ready to plan your Encinitas move? Fill out the quote form on this page or call 1.858.360.1569 for a free estimate.
