I can't recommend Steve and his team at Bystroff moving enough! Steve was extremely communicative and helpful when organizing my move from Lake Tahoe to San Francisco. He kept me updated every step of the way and took excellent care of my belongings. I will definitely be using him and his team again and referring him to all of my friends who need help with moves in the future. read more

Bystroff Moving - Completed move. His team wrapped up everything I didn't have boxed to make sure nothing got damaged! - Movers Near Me - San Francisco, California

We were completely satisfied with every aspect of our move. From our initial contact to the last item delivered safely, everything was flawless. All of our things, including wood & glass cabinets and TVs, were handled with great care. More than 350 pieces of fragile glassware & 250 pieces of dinnerware were moved without a single chip, crack, or breakage of any kind! The move was accomplished with total professionalism, efficiency, on schedule AND with genuine personable service. read more

Hi! We are a small non-profit educational institution in downtown Oakland, California. Recently we have started running basketball and football Programs. They are guided and coached by the famous Gary Dwayne Payton Sr. So we have a lot of new students coming to Lincoln University (LU) and we also provide accommodation. In the mid of August, our Housing Coordinator got injured on the most important - moving date and we had urgently to call several moving companies to find an 'emergency' same day, 2 hours notice solution. So that is how the cooperation with "Bystroff Moving Company" has started. From 5 targeted companies, only the Manager of "Bystroff MC" - Stepan, was able to find an alternative solution and within 2 hours, 4 movers with a big truck and extra car were already loading the staff from Ikea. The guys were quick, smart, and responsible. They were on time and overall efficient had all the equipment needed to assemble the furniture (including garbage bins, pots, and pens), and did not charge us extra understanding our case. With this review, we would like to say THANK YOU! You really were the savers for us in these odd circumstances. We appreciate your help and work and we will be cooperating with you further. Overall, great smart service and we recommend it to anyone who is 'on the move'. read more

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Best moving experience I ever had! From the beginning, Bystroff moving and Steve, the owner was very thorough on contacting me back in a timely manner and scheduling within the same week to accommodate my very sudden move and it was the day before the Fourth of July on a Sunday! The price was fair when I got multiple quotes and honestly what I loved about working with them was the attention to detail and the positive vibes. Moving is stressful and I assure you, with there help it will ease your stress and be worth every dollar! The had a perfect balance between working fast but slowing down when needing to keep delicate items secure and undamaged. They are so hard working I literally asked them to take breaks. They wrapped items to prepare them in the truck and we have so many stairs I was amazed that I never heard one of the movers complain. During the whole process Steve checked in with me to let me know how things were going and they even took lunch a little later to get the truck loaded before going to the new house to unload everything. No scratches, dents or damage at all to the homes or our belongings. I was amazed considering all the stairs we had! It was one of those experiences in my life I will never forget because they took care of us and helped us move into our home with ease and joy. I felt like I would have payed them anything and everything in my account at the end of the day. With how hard they work and especially all day on a Sunday away from their families and laughing and enjoying life, it made me want to thank them. I tipped them well at the end, the biggest tip we have ever tipped any person or business because they worked harder than I've ever seen anyone work. That's rare in a generation where many want a hand out. They earned every dollar. I will use them for all packing and moving and referring. Message me if you have any questions I will kindly be a reference for them even though I was not asked to do so. Moving your personal items and your whole house is delicate, personal and difficult and I trusted them 1000%. Thank you so much guys, our family appreciates you. read more

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Steve, our driver Eric, and the whole team were very efficient, professional, and responsive. By far the best movers I've ever worked with! They managed to move all my belongings from SF to LA in a single day with no damage to the house or any of my things. Steve was always very responsive leading up to the move and there were 0 hidden fees. I can't recommend them enough. read more

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Best moving Company I've ever hired! Let me tell you why?? I've hired movers 5 times in the past 2 years & never had such professionalism with a moving Company. Steve Immediately FaceTimed me, I showed him the project & we discussed price, date & time. Steve called to confirm, gave me a update on ETA, arrived on time & he & his crew started working. It is so nice to see the respect they had for our belongings. Everything was wrapped & carefully moved. No walls banged or touched. I would recommend them & I will definitely hire them again. 10 out of 10! Thank you Thank you Thank you! Betsy read more

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Best movers ever! I highly recommend Bystroff Moving Company!! We recently completed a 4 bedroom house move and can't imagine doing it without them. Their prices were great and the quality of the service was exceptional. They worked with us on all kinds of special pieces such as our Peloton, large interlocking furniture as well as fragile pieces. They took special care of our floors and walls, putting up padding on the corners and walkways throughout the house. They were very responsive leading up to the move and showed up when and where they said they would. The team was very personable and helped make the moving day fun. They were always willing to help and had great positive attitudes! Thank you Bystroff Moving for a smooth and enjoyable moving experience! We will definitely be calling you for our future moving needs!! read more

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Stop!!! Don't look any further. Bystroff Moving Company is the moving company you need. All these Yelp reviews are five stars for a reason. Moving is stressful. Our landlord passed away and his family was pushing us out of the house we rented. We were no where near ready to move and Steve and his team came in and did an amazing job: taking the some of the stress out of a very difficult situation. We found Bystroff Moving Company on Yelp. Steve responded to our request for a quote within 5 minutes. He came out to the house and looked at what had to moved, and he gave us a quote that was competitive. He also explained exactly how he would get us moved from Oakland to Vallejo and how long the process would take. On moving day Steve and his team worked hard and fast. They wrapped and packed our stuff with care and they also made sure that no damage was done to the property during the move. We had a lot of stuff and Steve and his team got it all packed and moved in the time frame they said they would. When the job was finished there were no extra hidden charges. Steve charged us exactly what he quoted. I have moved five times since the year 2000 and this was, by far, the best experience I ever had with a moving company. Hard working, attentive, caring, professional, fast, efficient, are just a few of the words I would use to describe Bystroff Moving Company. Do yourself a favor. Take the stress and worry out of your move by hiring Bystroff Moving Company. read more

Had our big moving day! This team was FANTASTIC! Super professional and efficient. Very respectful and easy going. They want the job to be done right so they double check with you what you wanted and if there needs to be any changes. A+ on all aspects. read more

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Best movers I've worked with. Steve was very organized in planning our move. Long-distance move from the Bay Area to Tahoe and also to storing some items in Carson City. The crew was courteous and thoughtful. Highly recommend. read more

Bystroff Moving - Moving into Storage - Movers Near Me - San Francisco, California

I hired (Steve) Bystroff Moving to do a LONG DISTANCE move from San Francisco to Seattle. Bottom line: I could not have had a better experience or received better service. In the end, I consider Steve a friend and would do business with him again, any day. TRUSTWORTHY From my first conversation with Steve he was able to establish trust. It was clear from the beginning that he wanted to work with me to create something that was going to serve both of us, and that was why I ultimately hired him. When I first called Steve/Bystroff it was like a sense of relief in comparison to having so conversations with countless other moving companies that spanned the spectrum from difficult to abusive (no follow up, confusion, etc. - and one guy who berated me when I asked about some negative reviews I found). Coordinating with Steve was like talking to a partner. He promptly responded all my calls and texts and was proactive, attentive and flexible through the whole process. Steve and his 2-man crew showed up on time, had everything in the truck in 1 hour. Everything was wrapped and packed perfectly in the truck. They moved things safely in the space. No damage done to property or my belongings on either end. They were respectful of me, my space, and COVID considerations. Friendly and pleasant energy all around. FLEXIBLE & ACCOMMODATING My particular situation included many unusual characteristics, some known and others unanticipated: - I wasn't moving a standard amount of stuff. I was living in a partially furnished rental and had a bed, tandem bike, two other bikes, an office desk and some other random household stuff and tools and clothes. Many other moving companies weren't able to fit me in one of their "boxes" (1 bedroom apartment, 2 bedroom apartment, etc.) and meet my needs. With Steve/Bystroff this wasn't even an issue. He gave me two different estimates that allowed me to choose between a longer delivery time with a shared truck (lower price) or short delivery time with my own truck (more expensive). - My father-in-law passed away 3 days before we were scheduled to move and I had to reschedule everything with Steve. He was able to make it all work in the exact timeframe I needed in quick order. Again, I felt like it was friend who was trying to whatever they could to make sure I got what I needed. - We had driven our car to SF and had to drive back to Seattle. Because my husband is disabled, our travel plan made it so I was not going to be in Seattle to receive the moving truck when it arrived. Steve and Sam (the truck driver) stayed connected by text with me and my neighbor. They kept us posted on their arrival so my neighbor could get them in the house and handle everything without me there. I gave both Steve/Sam and my neighbor instructions on what to do with the unloading and everything was handled impeccably. - Long story, but I happened to buy a bed in SF and moved it back to Seattle to replace the bed I had. They professionally packed up and wrapped the old bed and helped me move it into the garage for a friend to pick up before moving my new bed in. I can't explain what a delight that was both for me and the friend taking the bed. It was fully protected in transport. IN SUMMARY Everyone says moving is a very stressful experience on it's own, neverminded trying to move 5 days after getting back from my father-in-law's funeral across the country during Covid with a disabled husband. I never worried about my move once I hired Steve. He gave me peace of mind from the start. Worth EVERY PENNY! Thank you Steve/Bystroff Moving! read more

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I used Steve and team from Bystroff to move last month. First, Steve called me within a few minutes of me submitting a Yelp request and offered to come by quickly to complete an estimate. Being a sales professional, I really appreciated the 'hustle' to secure me as a client. Their pricing was competitive and his communication ahead of the move was great. The team showed up on time and worked hard the entire time. Unlike other companies, floor and wall protection was included in the cost. They were diligent about packing and unpacking and didn't leave until we were happy with where everything was laid out in our new home. Moving is one of my least favorite activities and Steve's team made it easy and stress-free. read more

The Bystroff Moving team helped me move from the Bay Area to Seattle - the move was seamless and the team was great. They offered the best price out of all the competing offers, and on top of this they offered a moving truck that was used only for my move. All other companies would've have placed my items in a truck with another remover coming to Seattle, and the only other company that offered a single truck was literally double their price. In addition, while other companies were giving me 7-10 day time windows for when I could expect my items to arrive (which is a real pain when you need to reserve a loading dock) we were able to arrange an exact day and 4 hour time window for arrival which was a huge weight off my shoulders. When moving me into Seattle, after unloading everything they also helped with some extra tasks such as setting up my tv on the stand and moving an old dresser to the dumpster - all at no extra cost. I'd highly recommend working with Bystroff if you ever get the chance! read more

Bystroff Moving - Alex, the helpful moving man - Movers Near Me - San Francisco, California

I hired Bystroff last month when I relocated from San Francisco to San Diego. Steve and his team are top-notch and it became clear very quickly that this would be a zero drama move. I solicited quotes from several potential movers. Bystroff was the only one that took the time to come to my building in advance of the move, so they would have a good understanding of what they would be moving, what the loading zone would look like, and what sort of surprises my old SF building might have in store for them. This helped make for a smooth and uneventful load-in and load-out. Steve and his team were efficient and were very careful with valuables and fragile items. I've had movers in the past that I would never use again. This is the opposite -- I strongly recommend Bystroff for a residential move. read more

Excellent movers! I have moved many times before and this is the first time that it was pretty much stress-free. They were on time, efficient, and really careful with my belongings. They wrapped all my furniture and artwork really well with plastic wrap and then wrapped them once more with blankets during transport! I have never seen any other movers wrap my fragile and expensive stuff that way. They disassembled everything to make sure that they could be transported properly. I am really amazed by their professionalism. I can see that they have done this many many times! They are courteous and really work hard to make sure that they don't scratch anything, including the walls in the unit I am moving to. My unit is difficult considering it is a three floor loft with a spiral staircase. These guys are pros navigating that difficult stairway! Thank you Steve (and other guy, I forgot his name... sorry!) I am super happy with the hard work you have done. I will definitely recommend you to all my friends and family! read more

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Everything has been taken care of nicely. They deliver some packages ahead of time and was very efficient through the moving process. The transaction was great, except that there's a price difference between our cash and credit card processing. I appreciate the help and they were communicative! read more

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Bystroff Moving Company did a great job! They handled my belongings with care and they were very nice. Very professional overall and I would highly recommend them! read more

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This is our second time hiring Bystroff. Another wonderful crew who helped us move for our business office in December 2022. Very punctual, professional and respectful team. You can tell they have great communication amongst the team and with us-the customers. Extra points for them since they had to work during a rain storm and they still worked 150%. Definitely will hire them again. You can also read my last review for more details about our first time experience of hiring them. read more

The husband and I decided to get movers to help move out of our house and into a storage unit. After getting a few other quotes, Bystroff was by far the most reasonable and Steve was quick to reply to any of our questions and concerns. Steve came out with his team of three other people and moved all of our stuff from a four-bed house very efficiently and professionally! They were all attentive in wrapping precious items for extra care and utilizing space with preciseness. They were quick to unload as well and fit all of our belongings into a 10x20 unit with room to spare! We will definitely be using them again when it comes time to move to our final destination and I highly recommend Bystroff for any of your moving needs! read more

Bystroff Moving - 10x20 storage unit - Movers Near Me - San Francisco, California

We hired Bystroff for 2BR/1.5BA two story condo move from SF to Mountain View and could not have been more pleased with the efficiency, professionalism, and care that went into their work! From the start, Steve promptly responded to our inquiry and set a great precedent. We had several discussions about our place, including a FaceTime so we could accurately describe our needs and received a reasonable and prompt quote. On the day of the move, they arrived a few minutes early and got to work quickly! When you're hiring for an hourly job there's always some cynical concern that folks will be slow to earn an extra buck, but the absolute opposite was the case - they moved extremely quickly while still being super safe with our items and padding the walls/floor where needed. Loading was super quick and unloading equally so, plus they did a great job reassembling our dining table and beds - they're so sturdy you never would have thought they'd been taken apart in the first place. Ultimately moving is an investment in your items and a safeguard against damaging your old and your new living situation; Steve & co in Crew #3 at Bystroff moving were 100% worth every penny. As someone who did 4 DIY moves in the last 7 years out of a desire to save a buck, I'm so glad we went professional this time. We will continue to use and recommend Bystroff moving! read more

These hours were awesome every step of the way. My wife and I were moving long distance from Northern to Southern California. Steve was fantastic and very easy to work with from setting up the virtual tour to his kind follow up of service. This team hustled and still had our minds at ease. I will certainly be recommending them and when the time comes to move again we will certainly reach out to them first! Thank you! read more

We recently moved from the Bay Area to Sacramento and Bystroff was so amazing! Their virtual consultation was convenient and quick. They arrived on time and ready to work. They moved quick and were very respectful with our belongings. They were able to get us out and into our new place well within the time and pricing they quoted us. They were kind, efficient, flexible and everything we could have asked for. We would hire them again in a heartbeat! Thanks Bystroff! Your crew helped us get settled into our new home and we are forever appreciative. read more

Insanely great moving company. The owner and a senior employee is there for the move and they really care about quality. The packing service had an extreme level of care: every box label, every single piece wrapped in plastic or paper then wrapped in a blanket then taped, plants careful situated with extra support, lose items held in place with paper wrapping, and more...They taught me things about great packing. The move itself had an additional level of excellence with every corner wrapped, floors covered, boxes organized, and more... I had them move some HUGE furniture in a couple tight corners and up + down several flights of stairs. They did it all and didnt appear to even break a sweat! The men he has are wholeclass workers and people. I really enjoyed hanging out with them as much as I did the stellar results of the move! This little company is secretly the best movers in sf! Only issue was that they were late but they made up for that time and still stayed within budget / time window. read more

Whether for short or long distance moves, I highly recommend working with Steve and his company. I am most impressed by the excellent communication and service in helping me move (and pack) my belongings from SF. Steve is always responsive and his partners were able to deliver all my items as promised safely to LA. Thank you so much! 100% recommend. read more

Working with Steven Bystroff was amazing! My husband and I can't say enough good things about this company. We had a very challenging move and Bystroff pulled it off impeccably. We moved all the contents of our large home in California (where we had lived for 38 years) across the country to South Carolina. It was a huge job and Steven cared about every detail. It included moving a high quality baby grand piano and the contents of a wood-working shop, along with all the usual contents of a home -- including probably 100 boxes of books. Bystroff moving is impeccable about their work. They put runners down on the floor, and padding on the wall edges to protect the property. Their packing and wrapping of furniture is super well done. Their drivers are amazing. The entire team was very experienced. Steven supervised the moving of the piano with true expertise and had a special sled for moving the piano body. Steven cared so much about the quality of the job that he flew out to South Carolina in order to hire movers that he thought were good enough -- and he made sure they did a good job. (By the way, the team in California included 9 men and the team for the delivery included 6 men). It was a huge job (the final move-out day took 13 hours and move-in day 9!) and Steven really truly cares about the quality of the work. Finally, the team was so polite and hardworking!! We even became friends with some of them and would be happy to have them visit us in the future. Working with Bystroff Moving is a pure joy. Truly worth every penny! Pricewise, Bystroff is very fair. We got 4 quotes. Two were from larger companies that didn't come see the job in person (only did it over Zoom) and underbid by a huge amount. But they had bad reviews and the comments online said they did bait-and-switch. The third quote was slightly higher than Bystroff's. But in the end, we actually didn't pick Bystroff because his price was a bit lower. It was because, after meeting him, we trusted him completely and knew he understood us and our job. You can't go wrong with this company! read more

Yesterday was our big move to our new home! Crew #3 did an outstanding job! They arrived on time and really took the time to understand the needs of my move. They took the time to wrap, protect and move boxes and furniture to ensure there was no damage. They also went above and beyond and moved big bulky items out to the street so we didn't have to later. The quote and final cost of the job was reasonable. We moved from a 3 bdrm 2 bath apartment aprox 800 sq ft into a 1730 single story home and the move was roughly 45 mins to an hour drive. The original quote was about $1,800 cash or $1,900 credit, the actual cost came in lower, which as a new homeowner I appreciated. The final cost came to roughly $1,600 and with tip totaled $1,800. It was worth every penny! The crew was friendly and polite. I highly recommend Bystroff for your next move and encourage requesting Crew #3 read more

They did a great job! I moved from the east bay down to SoCal. Even with some challenges they had, Steve figured it out and quickly solved the problem without any impact to my timing and no change in his moving quote. He has good company standards and truly backs them up! No surprises and they were very accommodating to anything I needed their help with! Very happy with their services! And I have moved many times, hiring movers. This was by far my best experience. read more

Moving is stressful. Working with Steve reduced our stress as we prepared for the move. Ask for Crew 3. You will be so glad you did. The 3 movers were efficient, careful and helpful. It was a long day and they were pleasant and professional all day. As an added bonus, we received a "not to exceed" quote and they came in under the quote. That was a pleasant surprise that just confirmed that we had made the right choice. We recommended them on the spot to a neighbor. read more

The team at Bystroff Moving just helped me move into my new home. I highly recommend them. Steve and Nick were fast, efficient and very careful. Very considerate about where stuff needs to go to help ease the workload after they leave. I would definitely use this service again and recommend it for anyone in the market. read more

These guys are SO GREAT. I would 100% recommend them if you are looking to move. I was able to book somewhat last minute and they were able to accommodate us. Very professional, came in with a contract with agreed terms and they followed through with everything we agree upon. Didn't take more time than they estimated which was awesome because they met our expectations. There was also no damage to our new home nor our furniture. Couldn't of had a better experience. They made a huge project of moving our home so easy and quick! read more

Crew 18 of Bystroff Moving company arrived on time with sufficient man power to meet our needs. The crew provided packing material, including moving blankets, wrap and tape to protect large objects. Everything was moved to the new place efficiently and safely. Crew was professional and communicative, with fair pricing. Would recommend to others for a residential moving job. read more

We had Steve and his team pack up all of our belongings, including a large amount of very fragile glassware, and transport it more than 1700 miles to our new home. Everything arrived intact, and in clearly labeled boxes so we knew what to unpack first and what to leave for later in the week. They were also very patient working through a last minute complication involving my old building's HOA, and we were able to get everything done on schedule and delivered on the morning of the target day. Highly recommended. read more

Hired this company to help me from from a 2bed 2bath condo to a 3 story house. I had already did most of the packing(things into boxes) except the furniture. Their rate was competitive compared to other companies and they didn't have any extra fees. A team of 3guys arrived with their own (huge) truck. Initially they were moving fast loading up all the boxes. I did leave them by themselves, thinking I could be productive in getting to the new home and start unpacking- I assumed they would only be a few more hours to load up my furniture (including washer/dryer, queen size mattress and frame, and peloton bike!). After leaving them for 3 hours, they still hadn't arrived so I called the head guy, Stephen, to see their eta. He said it would still be another hour or two. By this time, I am like what is taking so long? Finally they arrived 5hours later. (Start time 955a, arrived at new location, 4pm)I questioned the amount of time it took for them to pack up the rest of my condo. He said it took time to wrap the furniture. He then stated that they needed to take a lunch break (which I understand) but I just keep thinking about the time (since I was paying them by the hour). Once the lunch break was over, they started to unload and then felt like a butthead cause they literally professionally wrapped each item of furniture (even my crappy pieces). Nothing was damaged or scratched in the move. So after apologizing for my impatience's I thanked them for their hard work not realizing the amount of work they were actually doing. If you want guys to really take care of your stuff- these are the guys you want. I would hire them again knowing now the full extent of the job they do. read more

Steve and his whole team at Bystroff Moving Co could not have been more timely, accommodating, professional, and an overall pleasure to work with. They performed a moved from Northern CA to Southern CA in one day (!!!) and took the time to check in with me throughout the process, both on the road and in person while I was busy tying up loose ends on my end. I would go out of my way to recommend them to anyone. Thank you Steve and team! read more

Excellent moving company! We hired them for an interstate move, and it was the best moving experience we've ever had. Steve and his crew took care of all of our belongings, were very professional and organized, and had great communication with us throughout the entire process. Pricing was very reasonable and there are no surprise fees at the end like some other moving companies I've booked--they were not the most expensive among moving quotes we received but also not the cheapest, as you are paying for a high quality and professional moving company. Highly recommend Bystroff Moving! read more

Amazing moving job! I got recommended from a friend and I'm very glad I went with them. They were prompt in communicating with me, gave me an estimate with a max price, but when they finished faster than expected they gave me the lower cost! Would 100% use them again and am thankful that they swooped in to save the day! read more

We absolutely recommend Steve and his crew to help you with your next move. They were worth every penny! The response time was quick to all my inquires. We did a video inventory to get an accurate estimate of the job. The crew of movers arrived on time, were professional and handled all our furniture and household items with care, wrapping them with protective blankets and disassembling then reassembling beds. They even helped my husband hang our tv on the wall at the end of the long day! Great company. Thank you so much for making moving day smooth! read more

This Moving Company helped me move from South San Francisco to Palo Alto. I want to note that the guys are very occupant and punctual. All fragile items were well packed as needed. Very clean transport in which all my things were transported. Thank you! read more

Moving is never much fun, but the Bystroff team made it incredibly pleasant! They were fast and careful. On top of that everyone on the team was a joy to talk to. Price can't be beat either. All around I can't recommend them highly enough. If you're looking for movers, look no further. This is who I'll choose every time!! read more

The crew that helped us move were fast, efficient, and very delicate with all our personal belongings. They packed up our entire kitchen and wrapped each piece of glass wear individually. We moved into a 3 story townhome and they moved everything up multiple flights of stairs without any issue. Large pieces of furniture were disassembled and reassembled in the new house. They had great communication and Steve was very helpful answering all our questions. Definitely recommend them and would use their service again! read more