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About
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Smart People Moving is a professional moving company with over 7 years of experience serving the Bay Area, including San Francisco, and now Sacramento. We work only with skilled movers who have a minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience.
We are fully licensed and insured, ensuring your move is safe, compliant, and handled with full responsibility. Our team focuses on efficiency, careful handling, and protecting your belongings at every step.
We take pride in being among the best — clean, respectful, detail-oriented movers who value your time and treat your property with care.
Overview
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7 years in business
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Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 8:00 pmMon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Credentials
License verified
Moving Company (Intrastate) – MTR, HHG or T
License state: CA
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Passed by Oleksii Tsymbal on Aug 26, 2025.
Services offered
Move type
Extra services
Furniture assembly and disassembly
Packing
Equipment moving
Piano moving
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Ashley G.
Jul 2, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better moving experience. Moving is usually one of the most stressful things you can do, but these guys made the whole process so much easier.
They showed up right on time and got straight to work. Everyone was friendly, professional, and incredibly efficient. I was especially impressed with how careful they were with all of my furniture and boxes. They wrapped everything that needed protection and handled every item with care. Not a single thing was damaged or even scratched.
I was honestly surprised by how quickly they worked. I expected the move to take at least 3 or 4 hours, but they had everything loaded, transported, and unloaded in about an hour and a half. They never looked rushed or careless either. The whole team was organized, worked together really well, and kept everything moving without wasting any time.
I also want to give a special thank you to Alex, the owner. He was incredibly friendly and checked in to make sure everything was going smoothly and that I was happy with the service. You can tell he genuinely cares about his customers and takes pride in running his business. That kind of personal attention is hard to find these days.
Overall, this was easily the best moving experience I’ve ever had. Great communication, fair pricing, hardworking movers, and outstanding customer service from start to finish. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Smart People Moving again, and I’ll definitely be recommending them to my friends and family.
Details: Just a few things • Movers only • Within the same building • Load flat; no stairs or elevator • Unload flat; no stairs or elevator
Smart People Moving's reply
Thanknuou very much
Local Moving (under 50 miles)
Dmitrii I.
Jul 10, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I wanted to leave a detailed review about Smart People Moving because they made what is usually a stressful experience incredibly easy. Everything went smoothly from start to finish.
The movers arrived right on time, which I really appreciated. You can tell they respect their customers’ time. I had two movers, Dmitry and Alex. Dmitry happens to have the same name as me, so we hit it off right away. Both of them were friendly, polite, hardworking, and very professional. They worked efficiently the entire time without rushing or wasting a single minute.
They came fully prepared with everything needed for the move, including moving blankets, shrink wrap, tape, straps, and packing materials. I didn’t have to worry about buying anything extra or waiting for supplies.
The biggest surprise was my bed. Before the move it had been shaking and squeaking for months, and I had honestly started thinking about replacing it. When they took it apart, I even joked that it was probably time for a new one. But after they reassembled it in my new place, I couldn’t believe the difference. It feels brand new now. It’s solid, perfectly aligned, and doesn’t make a single sound anymore. That alone impressed me because it showed they really know what they’re doing and genuinely care about their customers’ belongings.
Everything arrived safely without a single scratch or damaged item. They worked quickly but were careful with every piece of furniture, and they even left everything clean and organized when they finished.
A huge thank you to Dmitry, Alex, and the entire Smart People Moving team. You guys are true professionals. If you’re looking for a reliable moving company that actually cares about doing the job right, this is the one to call. I’ve already recommended them to my friends, and I’ll definitely keep recommending them in the future.
Thanks again for making my move such an easy and positive experience!
Details: Just a few things • Movers only • Within the same building • Load flat; no stairs or elevator • Unload flat; no stairs or elevator
Smart People Moving's reply
Thank you very much
Local Moving (under 50 miles)
Anna I.
Jul 11, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I was very stressed about the move and worried that some of our belongings might get lost or damaged. But the team did an amazing job. They arrived on time, packed everything carefully, and handled all of our things with great care. They were kind, understanding, and made the whole moving process much less stressful. I really appreciate their hard work and would definitely recommend them!
Details: Just a few things • Movers only • Within the same building • Load flat; no stairs or elevator • Unload flat; no stairs or elevator
Smart People Moving's reply
Thanks
Local Moving (under 50 miles)
Jo Anne C.
Jul 8, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
From the very first phone call, Smart People Movers exceeded my expectations. The reservation team was knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and incredibly efficient, making the decision to hire them an easy one. They also confirmed everything by both email and phone the day before the move, which I really appreciated.
On moving day, the crew called with their ETA and arrived right on time. The three movers were thoughtful, quick, careful, highly competent, and genuinely friendly. They made what is usually a stressful experience feel effortless. It was truly a pleasure spending a couple of hours with them, and I couldn’t have asked for a better team.
The crown jewel? Just before they left, one of the movers, Zaven, sat down at my piano and performed a beautiful solo classical piece. It was completely unexpected and absolutely extraordinary—необычайный (neobychaynyy)! A perfect ending to a perfect moving experience.
I recommend Smart People Movers without hesitation. Thank you guys!
Details: 3-5 items • Armchair / recliner • Bed frame • Mattress • Boxes • Other furniture items • Within the same building • Stairs to load items • No change in floors to unload items
Smart People Moving's reply
Thank you
Furniture Moving and Heavy Lifting
PJ H.
Apr 26, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Demetri and Alex were AMAZING! They moved our one bedroom apartment with care and efficiency. You won’t find two better movers in the Bay Area! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Details: 1 bedroom home • Movers + truck(s) • 5 - 10 miles • Furniture assembly and disassembly • Load via passenger elevator • Unload via stairs
Smart People Moving's reply
Thank you very much
Local Moving (under 50 miles)
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We charge by hourly rate, our rate is corresponds to our professional skills
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Chat/call. Estimate
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
5 years experience. We know everything about professional moving service