This is the second time I've used them and they are fantastic. We had a complicated move - half to storage and half to a new home and they were organized, diligent and so efficient. I highly recommend them. read more

I hired The Professional Movers based on a recommendation from my client's realtor. They were amazing. The move was complex and required multiple stages, as well as packing and unpacking support. We needed to move some items out of the house for a month, some items would remain for staging, and then eventually everything needed to be moved into the new house. John helped me figure out the best option for the situation, which included how we'd choreograph the move given the narrow streets, low-hanging trees, and hills of the Devonshire canyon in San Carlos. We ultimately put most of the client's belongings in storage. The first stage of the move out was great. Marie and her ladies did an excellent job packing up the house--and so quickly! They were very communicative and asked questions when they weren't sure about something. Once things were packed onto the truck, they took the belongings to the storage unit, and I didn't even need to be there to oversee the unloading. I had also sold a large piece of the client's furniture and they were kind enough to deliver it to the new owner when she wasn't able to move it herself. About a month later, we were ready to move the remaining items and the stored items. It was swift and painless. Again Marie showed up with her team to pack the remaining items. The guys patiently moved dozens of large potted plants down the narrow staircase, loaded them onto a smaller truck and unloaded them the same day at the new house. The next day, Marie and team came in and started unpacking items. They really cared that the client would be able to sleep in the house that night with items put away, all beds made, and not surrounded by boxes. They were very thoughtful about where items were placed in the kitchen, e.g. the best location for glasses and dishes when unloading the dishwasher. The guys built the beds (and rebuilt them when the client changed her mind), placed potted plants where I wanted, stored holiday items in the garage, etc. I almost forgot to mention, John's walk through. Before the team arrived at the new house, we walked through each room and noted existing marks on walls and floors. He notices EVERYTHING, yes all-caps everything. He makes sure his team won't damage anything and he will know if they do. They put new felt pads on every item as they brought it into the house. They even had inside and outside crew. Inside crew wore shoe coverings! And then they swept the whole house before the left!!! This is the moving crew of your dreams. read more

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John Kelly is the ONLY mover I'd ever use. I just had an incredibly complex move: He moved part of my household goods to my new rental home an hour away. He got me a special discount on a storage container and moved part of our things into it, packing it floor to ceiling and maximizing the container. He moved my furniture up to my new home when my old house sold. He unbolted and moved two huge metal sculptures from my property to my new house on his flatbed. He moved pieces around in my home as I shuffled my stuff from old to new house and had to accommodate. There's nothing John and team can't move, safely and securely. His guys are a cohesive happy team of the highest professionalism. I'd pay a super premium to have John Kelly move me, but the great part is that the prices are regulated, so when you hire John, you are paying the "going rate" and getting "the best their is." read more

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John, Marie and their crew are nothing short of amazing. They packed up our entire 3800 sq ft home and loaded it in four hours flat. The next day, transport and full unload and unpack took barely five hours. They not only unpacked, but organized - made beds, arranged my kitchen cabinets just so, and even took photos of how I had set up my china cabinet in order to replicate it exactly. The packing and moving crew are beyond lovely - kind, efficient and helpful. In the past, moving for me has involved weeks and weeks of misery and living out of boxes - not with this crew. When they left, there wasn't a single unopened box. I was so relieved I nearly cried! I would use John and his team again in a heartbeat. read more

John and his crew have moved me three times.They have always arrived on time and worked non-stop to get the job done. I had several antiques moved and they were handled with care. Much attention is taken to protect all doors, flooring and walls. It was a pleasure to work with John and his crew. Should I need moving services in the future I will be in touch with John promptly! read more

John Kelly of Professional Movers is truly professional. So many people seem to feel ripped off by moving companies, and I'm always happy to be able to share my recommendation for John. He and his team moved us to our current house and did a terrific job. Of course, they moved everything in without damaging anything--I expect that, and that will get you three stars. Do that at a reasonable price? OK, four stars. But John runs a five-star operation. Our move was completed on time and a little under the estimate he had given me, with smiles and a friendly attitude. I was also impressed that they brought those little felt pads to put under the furniture so it wouldn't scratch the hardwood floors in our house. That should pretty clearly have been our responsibility, but we hadn't thought of it--and John did. It was a small thing, but a really nice touch. Since then, John and his team have moved several family members--they moved my parents from the Sierra foothills to the bay area; my sister from the east bay to the north bay; and just last month, my brother and his wife from the bay area to Davis. I've also recommended them to friends, who've been absolutely pleased with them as well. So save your back, your knees, your hardwood floors, and your frustrations--hire Professional Movers! read more

This is a little belated, but since I was recommending John and his team to someone else I thought I should write a review! We hired John after being unable to book another company for any of the dates we had discussed with them. John was easy to work with and got us on the schedule without any issues. On the day of, John's team was terrific. They were careful with our things and really worked hard to get us carefully moved in spite of rain and a new home full of tiny landings and 3 floors to traverse. They were positive, helpful, and careful the whole time. They had everything they needed, didn't fuss about forcing me to buy a 'special box' for my temper mattress, and honestly were just so professional that I got to relax for the move! read more

John and his team have moved me three times now -- once out of a storage unit into a condo. Once out of that condo into a storage unit (oh the joys of the Bay Area housing market!) and then again, out of that storage unit into my new house. Each time John's team was on time, friendly and oh so efficient. They packed (or unpacked!) my things with such care and ease that it made the process of moving so much less stressful. When moving from my condo to the storage until, my gosh those guys are Jenga masters! They stacked and arranged furniture like puzzle masters, ensuring that everything fit inside perfectly while I waited for my new house to be ready. Min between each of the pieces of furniture they laid pieces of thick packing paper to prevent damage and also wrapped everything in plastic. They were also incredibly considerate, asking which boxes I might want to access during the downtime and placing those in front so I wouldn't have to try to tunnel in. Once at my new house they unpacked their trucks with speed and care-- ensuring that furniture was placed where I wanted it (taking time to center things "just so" in the family room, dining room etc) and laid down track mats throughout the house to protect flooring. Seriously. These guys are the professional movers. I hope I don't have to move again because I love my house but if I do, I know who I'm calling. (And, I know why my whole family uses them when they move). Thanks guys! read more

I was very happy with the result of our move. It was a relatively small move, but a complicated one, moving to a house with several stories on a hill up a steep driveway, with other complications thrown in. John was impressive with optimizing their use of time and with logistics. Mike and Gabriel were amiable and skilled at not causing damage to things, and asked lots of questions to make sure they were doing what we wanted. Price-wise, they charged me around $185 per hour for three people and a truck. I'm not sure how their pricing compares to other movers, but according to my realtor they have lots of experience with higher-end homes in the Bay Area. For the results and the fact that I never really felt nervous or stressed about what they were doing, it was money well-spent. read more

I've used John several times over the years. I have found him to be professional and extremely competent in what he does; very careful in moving furniture. I was extremely pleased when he was able to revise his personal schedule and fit me in for a move that was extremely important to meet a certain schedule. read more

John and his team has moved me multiple times since 1990s. They always do an amazing job, they show up on time, they wrap up everything very carefully, they are very efficient and finally their rates are very reasonable. I would wholeheartedly recommend them for any moving job! read more

John, Marie and the entire crew are a joy to work with - professional, friendly and hard-working. These are NOT the cheapest out there, but you certainly do get what you pay for and more. They were very careful with our items, whether a large piece of furniture or a small crystal vase. Highly recommended. Rick and Sherry read more

The care, integrity, dedication, and pride John shows in his work is amazing. He moved me from a rural area to a storage locker and his work was flawless. He is punctual and works nonstop until everything is done. Now, he is willing to load a rental truck with my storage items so that I can move them to Portland. He gives a complete bid that seems a bit high but when I spoke to other movers who kept adding fees for various things, I realized how fair John is. Knowing he's doing the job gives me great peace of mind-I can't imagine a better mover. If everyone showed this level of concern in their work, we'd all feel better in our lives. He is outstanding in his work ethic. Joanie read more

Their name really does say it all - these guys are professional. I had the pleasure of working with John and his great crew today and I wouldn't hesitate to use their business again. They were on time, friendly, and all worked well as a team to get the job done as quickly as possible. Our move took longer than we all had anticipated (my fault for not totally realizing the amount of stuff we needed moved - lesson learned), but they were still patient with last minute adjustments and didn't leave until the job was done. Every piece of furniture was moved with upmost care and caution (using gloves and shoe protectors when necessary) and even providing us with felt pads for furniture. We were a bit worried about getting some extremely large, extremely heavy area rugs moved and these guys did it with no complaint and while it was definitely not easy, they made it look so. They even took the time to clean up and pile up the recycling garbage afterwards. Top notch movers. Would highly recommend. Also, scheduling was a breeze; John is quick to return your emails and phone calls. read more

Call John Kelly for an estimate first. We're not John's good friends, we are his satisfied customers. My husband and I can't say enough good things about John Kelly and his crew. When we had our floors refinished by Spiteri's Hardwood Floor Co., the furniture from our lower floor had to be removed. John said he could move and stack it in our garage to save us time and money. I wish I could have been home to see the garage when the move out was complete. Everything was wrapped, padded, stacked, and moved professionally, then unwrapped and carefully placed back in the house. John made sure that all the furniture had felt pads placed on the bottom surfaces so the floors would not be scratched. No scratches to the beautiful new floor. What an improvement, and we couldn't have done it without The Professional Movers. We've had John Kelly move us before. When we move from the Bay Area, we'll be calling John. read more

The Professional Movers did an excellent job when we moved out of our home for renovation. They also took great care of our pieces and ensured they were securely wrapped for storage. They even provided felt pads when we moved back in! read more

I have worked with John and Marie over the course of about 15 years. They have moved my boss' family about 6 or 7 times. These moves have included high-end furniture, art and collectibles. John's team is ALWAYS punctual, they work quickly and efficiently and the move is always done in record time. They handle large heavy items and the smallest fragile items with expert care. Their entire crew is professional and courteous. We have never had anything broken or damaged. I will always use them when I can. I can't tell you how pleased you will be with their service. read more

Last December we purchased a new home. We had a tough time predicting the move date as we were not sure when escrow would close. John Kelly worked with us and got us scheduled only a few days after close. I moved a 3 bedroom townhouse to a 4 bedroom house and found you can accumulate alot of things in 6 years. John and his crew arrived at 8am sharp. He did a quick walk through to point out any pre-move damage and then they went to work. Most of my things were boxed but I was too overwhelmed to pack out the kitchen, which one of his guys did an excellent job of by the way. All items were wrapped in paper before being boxed (utensils, etc.), then labeled. They also helped box up quite a bit in the garage. In spite of all this packing, they were able to get me into my new house by 11am. They were super careful with the furniture, felting the bottoms and disposing of packing materials. They moved boxes into the rooms they were labeled for, as well as the furniture, even providing some input on the best placement of furniture. Once the dust settled and everything was moved in, John did a personal walk through again to ensure they did not damage anything. As a matter of fact, his eye for detail was so good he gave us several pointers on items in the house that should be fixed, such as making seams tighter on molding, etc. Had I known he had this type of expertise I would have paid him to inspect the house before making the final offer on the house! I would and did refer John and his crew to the gal that moved into my old place and she was over the moon with their services! The Professional Movers, in my opinion are reasonably priced, careful, aware and sensitive to the stress homeowners feel during the move reassuring you all the way that it will turn out well. Nothing was lost during the move which was not the case with my previous movers (who lost several rare over sized prints). Their services can be scaled to your requirements (if you need packing, unpacking, etc.) and they work with you to fit your needs. I recommend them highly! read more

Top-notch service delivered at very competitive prices. I've moved many times, with many different moving companies. John and his crew did a fabulous job. Everything was moved quickly and carefully. I really couldn't have asked for anything more. I'd hire them again in a second. With all the great reviews they received, I thought I would have to pay more for this level of service, but they proved to be very affordable and were willing to work with me on a variety of options to stay within my budget. read more

I have nothing but good things to say about John and his Professional Movers team. Moving out of a home my family had occupied for 52 years was no light feat, but John and his team made it easier. First off, John came and walked through the house with me several weeks before the move, telling me what I'd need to do, how I'd need to pack and about the services he provided. I had no idea what I would need to do so this was very helpful. He gave me pointers on packing boxes if I chose to do it myself and suggested container/pod sizes as I wasn't moving in to my next home for several months. On the day of the move, John and his wife were right on time. She came to do the packing I hadn't gotten done. John's team showed up as well and they all set to work. They had the job done in 4 hours - amazing me. Each step of the way I was listened to, and there were explanations when I needed them. I think hiring The Professional Movers was the biggest thing I could have done to alleviate the stress of moving. I am ever thankful. I have recommended them to several friends who are in the midst of moving. We are very happy with the team - who really deserve the label The Professional Movers. read more

John Kelly and his crew from Professional Movers have moved me from one apartment to another twice. Sadly I am a frequent mover and have dealt with a number of different moving companies (some okay and some awful but nobody even approached the service provided by this firm). I will NEVER use anybody but John and crew again!! They gave me a reasonable quote, assisted in every aspect of my moves, were prompt, courteous, and soooo very careful of all of my possessions. In my first move I was moving from a carpeted apartment to an apartment with newly refinished wood floors. When we arrived at the new place John took one look and told me I really needed to run to the local hardware store and buy some protective pads for my furniture so that it would not scratch the floors. They patiently waited until I returned with a bag of assorted protective devices and then they installed them on every piece of furniture before placing them in the apartment. They even leveled my bookcases for me on the sloping floor. I was (and still am) absolutley astonished at the care they took and how helpful they were. If any of my friends even mention they might be moving I instantly give them the contact information for The Professional Movers in Los Altos (there are several firms with similar names so be careful who you deal with--at least one of the other firms has a raving review because the reviewer thought they were giving John's firm a review). The employees of this firm aren't just good at what they do--they are basically kind and helpful people. read more

John K is the best mover out there, we have now done 4 moves with John and it is about time I step up and give him his due . He is not the cheapest mover , but he is the definitely worth every penny you spend. I just had him move my Mom into assisted living and again he did an excellent job . Thanks John , we appreciate your attention to detail and your willingness to do what it takes. Mark and Jill F read more

John and his team are truly remarkable, they not only do everything they commit to, they do it all with good humor, care and attention to detail. We moved from the East bay to the peninsula, and John and his team where there exactly when scheduled, worked extremely hard, took care and attention to detail and got us into our new house with as little pain as possible (including getting the large bed through the very small door, which I had been losing sleep over), all without a scratch to either our house or the furniture. I had met John when helping one of my friends move, and was very impressed then, and am even more so now. I have moved in a number of countries, and John and his team are simply the best I have encountered. read more

John and Marie helped us move a month ago. If I could give them 10 stars I would. If you choose to have them do your packing and unpacking, Marie comes in with a group of women the day before the actual move and packs up your house. John arrives the next day with a large crew of men to move everything that has already been packed. Marie and her crew meet him at the new house and they immediately start unpacking. I can't say enough about their entire crew. They are punctual, upbeat and SO careful! They are all so helpful and respectful. The whole process of moving houses can be incredibly stressful and John and Marie made the actual move the least stressful thing about it. I would definitely use them again! read more

The Professional Moves are exactly that. I haven't moved in 20 years and they far exceeded my expectations. They showed up exactly on time, had a large crew about 8, and every one of them had the best attitude. there were some tight corners to turn, steps to climb, nothing got marked or broken. I have a couple of fragile large art objects and John personally took charge to make sure they arrived safely. When they finished and I got the bill it was a lot less than I expected. John has my number call me for a reference. Don read more

Another great service these guys provide: after you empty the boxes, they come back to pick them and remove them!

I would highly recommend John Kelly and his crew, if you are looking for a top notch moving company. We recently relocated a family member to a retirement community where she needed to greatly downsize. Half of her things were going with her and half were going to my garage for now. John orchestrated the move seamlessly and extremely efficiently. He and his crew took all of my stress away because they know exactly what they were doing. The crew was friendly, courteous, professional, and very careful with each item moved. Nothing was damaged. Thanks again John for a job well done and for exceeding my expectations! read more

John and his crew came back to my house to help me move some heavy furniture around and could not have been nicer. His service saved our family hours of back pain and strain. He is awesome. read more

Best moving experience ever. With all the stress and chaos of moving a family of 5, John Kelly and his amazing team made the move so smooth and easy for me. From the ladies that packed my items, to the guys that moved everything, each one was a professional and just genuinely a nice person. I can't say enough good about them. Don't look any further, book John Kelly. read more

John and his team moved me with ease and in a truly professional way. I have many antiques and art objects and everyone took the upmost care in moving these and all of my items. They are organized, timely, clean, and trustworthy. I have moved many times and John's team is by far the most professional group. read more

I have used John and his very Professional Movers crew for several moves and would never use anyone else again. I had to use a company in East coast on small condo move last year and it only reassured me of the dramatic difference in quality and time to results that John's crew delivers. You will not regret using the Professional Movers on your next pack and move. Be sure to call John for a quote ! read more

I will recommend Professional Movers to all of my friends and definitely use them again without hesitation. You just can't get any better. They are on-time, fast, reliable, detail oriented, professional, careful, experienced and on and on. They have a great crew of people so the job gets done quickly and efficiently. Super responsive and obviously know exactly what they are doing. So careful with all of our furniture. They took the time in set-up to make sure everything had felt pads and would not damage the floor or walls. I was not expecting that. Wouldn't have done one thing differently. read more

John has moved me three times and each time he and his crew were amazing. In my recent move his wife and her friends packed up my house. What a great job they did and were so considerate with making sure my things were packed properly. John is professional, personable and very helpful with suggestions as to placing your furniture. I highly recommend Professional movers! read more

John and Marie Kelly are the best! They have packed, moved and unpacked our household goods several times in the 25 years we lived in Los Altos. Most recently, they packed all of our stuff into containers to ship to Hawaii. We can't recommend them highly enough. They and their crews are reliable, careful, respectful, and just totally professional in every way. We couldn't have done it without them! read more

un-f#*%ing believable. best movers by far. -on time -considerate of property -communicative -respectful I was hesitant to schedule movers just because I'm stubborn and think I can take care of everything without spending all that money. Let me tell you - It was worth every single penny. Large crew was on time at 8 am at my small 2 bedroom apartment and had everything packed in less than 1 hour. Mind you - THEY packed! Including the things I left on hangers in my closet, blankets, shoes, miscellaneous stuff I left around the house. All the guys were super nice and were sure to put felt pads on the bottoms of chair legs, etc. Even when placing things on wood, they spoke to me about how NOT to scuff the wood floors with the wheels on the furniture and placed cardboard underneath the scuff-prone furniture. I was so stressed for the day but ended up being so laid back. I was even chilling on a couch thinking they were far from being done and one of the guys came up and said they were finished. So shocked that they did it that quickly. The whole process took about 2 hours and it was seamless. Can't say enough good things about it. read more