Straight answers to what Roseville folks ask us most. If yours isn’t here, call (888) 711-4778 or request a written quote and we’ll walk you through it.
How do you build a flat quote?
We ask for your pickup and drop-off ZIPs, the home size, and the move date, then size the truck, crew, and drive time against that. For a Roseville local move you'll get a flat band you approve before move day, so the number on the call is the number you pay. No surprise add-ons for blankets or dollies.
What does a local move actually cost?
Hourly is $159/hr for a two-mover crew and truck, with all equipment included. A three-mover crew runs $219/hr when the job calls for more hands. Most people take the flat-rate band instead, which locks the price up front. A typical 2-bedroom in Roseville lands between $1,090 and $1,680.
Do you take a deposit?
Yes, a $150 deposit holds your date on the calendar, and it comes straight off your final total. It isn't an extra fee. We ask for it because summer Saturdays book out fast and we don't want to promise a slot we can't keep.
Are you licensed and insured?
We are. Foreign Movers holds a CAL-T household-goods license under the CPUC for California moves and US DOT/MC authority for interstate hauls, and we renew both on schedule. We carry up to $1,000,000 in cargo coverage per shipment. Ask and we'll send the numbers before you book.
Can you work around the summer heat?
Absolutely, and we plan for it. From June through September the valley regularly clears 100 degrees, so we load the heavy items early in the morning and keep water on the truck. If your move day looks brutal, we'll start at dawn to beat the worst of it.
Is there anything you won't move?
A few things, by law and common sense. We can't haul hazardous materials, propane tanks, ammunition, or anything flammable or under pressure. Live plants don't survive a hot truck, so those ride with you. We'll flag anything questionable when we walk the inventory.
Will you issue a certificate of insurance for my building or HOA office?
Yes, and we do it all the time. A lot of apartment complexes around Sunrise Ave and HOAs in Granite Bay require a COI naming the property before move day. Send us the building's requirements a few days ahead and we'll get the certificate filed so the front desk lets us in.
On a long-distance move, is it the same crew the whole way?
Yes. The movers who load you in Roseville are the same movers who unload you in San Jose, Reno, or Portland. We don't transfer your shipment to another company at the line and we don't put strangers on your boxes. One truck, one crew, one binding price that starts at $2,480.
Do you move pianos?
We do, uprights and grands both, plus safes and other heavy specialty pieces. Piano and specialty work starts at $389 depending on weight, stairs, and how tight the doorways are. Tell us the type and the path in and out and we'll quote it cleanly.
Can you store my things between moves?
Yes, short term or long term. If your new place isn't ready, we hold your shipment in clean, secured storage and redeliver when you say go. It's handy for closings that slip or a gap between leases. We'll bundle the storage cost into your written quote.
What about stairs and walk-up apartments?
Stairs are part of the job and our crews carry every day. Tell us the floor and whether there's an elevator when you call, since a third-floor walk-up takes more time and sometimes a bigger crew than ground level. Knowing up front keeps your flat quote accurate.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule?
Give us a heads-up and we'll work with you. Reschedule and your $150 deposit moves to the new date at no charge. For a full cancellation with reasonable notice the deposit is refundable. Life happens, and we'd rather keep you than nickel-and-dime a date change.