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San Francisco Blog

Welcome to the Cummings Moving Company San Francisco Blog! Below, there are over 50 articles with MUST KNOW move-related information to make your move as easy and efficient as possible. From moving tips, San Francisco and Bay Area resources, information about San Francisco jobs, things to do, organization for home and office, and much more, please explore our the Cummings Moving Company San Francisco Blog and check back for NEW articles!

Just looking for MOVING TIPS? Head directly to San Francisco Blog – Moving Tips Section – Where posts are organized by category: Planning a Move, Executive Relocation to San Francisco, Residential Storage Tips, Moving Tips for Aging Parents, Organization Tips to Help You Move, and Small Business Moving Tips. Enjoy!

 

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PCS and the Impact On Military Families

November 9, 2016

PCS and the Impact On Military Families

As a parent, you know that moving from location to location has a great effect on children. Although we know that kids will bounce back and find adventure in a new home, new friends, and a new school, they still have to transition and experience the real “impact” of moving. Permanent Change of Station, or better known as […]

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Checklist for “Open First” Box

November 3, 2015

Checklist for “Open First” Box

Each person or family’s last box on the moving truck is going to have contents that vary. The very last box(es) to go on the truck need to contain the things you are most likely to need within the first 24 to 48 hours in your new space. Think of it as what you would […]

Filed Under: Bay Area Movers, Moving Checklist, Moving Tips - Residential, Moving Tips- Small Business, Planning a Move, San Francisco Movers

Estimate Packing Time for Your Move

October 20, 2015

Estimate Packing Time for Your Move

Why does it seem that the last 10% of packing can seem like 90% of the job? When estimating the time it will take to pack your apartment, condo or home, you always want to err on the side of more time than you think you’ll need. Even if it seems like an outrageous amount, […]

Filed Under: Bay Area Movers, Moving Tips - Residential, Moving Tips- Small Business, Planning a Move, San Francisco Movers

How to Choose a Mover

October 6, 2015

How to Choose a Mover

It is important that you have enough time to choose the moving company you feel is the right fit for you. Make sure you have the time needed for adequate due diligence – at least 30 days – preferably 6 weeks. Once you have found 2-3 movers that that look like a good fit for […]

Filed Under: Bay Area Movers, Moving Tips - Residential, Moving Tips- Small Business, Planning a Move, San Francisco Movers

Packing Materials for the DIY Move

September 15, 2015

Packing Materials for the DIY Move

While you may not need all of these for your move, this handy checklist will make sure you think of everything as you get prepared. Print this out or bookmark this page and use it when shopping for supplies. Small STURDY “book boxes” for heavy items Good quality medium & large moving boxes for clothes, […]

Filed Under: Bay Area Movers, Moving Tips - Residential, Moving Tips- Small Business, Organization Tips - Home, Organization Tips - Office, Planning a Move, San Francisco Movers

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What an awesome team. I can’t say enough about this company. They have great customer service and support. I have used them twice. The second move was quite complicated. It  involved multiple locations, donations, packing and crating valuables. From star… Read more
Anne D - San Francisco, CA
Your crew was great and our overall moving experience was as easy and stress-free as one could hope. The guys were quick, efficient, professional, and courteous. If/When we ever move again, we will definitely call Cummings. Thank you!
Kate G - San Francisco & Pleasanton
Amy, your movers were excellent.  There were a couple of very heavy furniture pieces that they successfully negotiated into my new home.  Thank you for your professionalism.
Therese B
Just wanted to let you know that the move went so well today, thanks to your crew. The three men (sorry, I didn’t get each of their names) worked so efficiently and it was a difficult move out of an old SF apartment with two long flights of steep stairs. They … Read more
Barbara - San Francisco
Your moving crew was great — Polite, helpful, and not a wasted moment, coming in $300 under estimate for time.  I would certainly recommend you to anyone planning a move.  Thanks to them for their good work.
Elizabeth C
Amy and Enrique, I want to thank you for your professionalism and courtesy and for making our move a lot easier. Everything you said you’d do went smoothly. The guys where exactly on time in Crockett. They are very courteous and, most importantly, very profe… Read more
Arthur C
Thank you so much for the follow up, everything went so well and I’m very happy with the service, it’s A+ all around from the estimated to the ladies that answered the phone when I had questions and all the hard working movers that came to my house. I hope… Read more
Tiffany
We we’re really impressed with your crew. First class all the way!!
Amelia S - San Mateo & San Francisco
We used Cummings Moving Company for our last move.  They were superb from beginning to end.  We had an expert foreman and crew who were professional, trustworthy and efficient.  Our property was difficult to access and the actual move a bit complicated and … Read more
Tracy F
Hello Amy & Enrique, The moving crew was excellent. They were thoughtful, handled my things very carefully and made moving so much easier. I would also like to say that Megan at the office is great. I was terribly disorganized before and after my last-minute m… Read more
Jenny C - Daly City & South San Francisco
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San Francisco is our home. Moving residents and businesses is our passion. Your great experience with us as San Francisco movers is our aim - Every Day.
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