Frequently Asked Questions

When you choose Down The Block Movers to help you relocate, our movers will bring up to 10 wardrobe boxes to efficiently and safely transport your hanging clothes. These boxes are specifically made to conveniently pack and secure your clothing, and easily transport them before settling them into your new home without you having to place them into boxes.

Items that exceed our weight limit of 450lbs will not be moved by Down The Block Movers, as well as items that represent a danger or hazard to our movers or your move. It is always best to let us know about these items so we can avoid any unexpected surprises on the day of your move.

Down The Block Movers is a fully licensed and insured local moving company that will always take responsibility and be held accountable if anything unexpected happens during your relocation. We always go above and beyond to perform a flawless relocation, but as mistakes do happen as we are all human, you can rest easy knowing that you will be compensated in case of any accidents.

Even when the weather isn’t on your side on the day of your move, our professional movers will have no trouble providing you with a successful moving experience. No matter what the weather conditions may be on the day of your move, our movers will adapt to the situation and provide your valuables with extra protection just to be safe.

When moving with Down The Block Movers, you can always ask for our professional packing services in addition to our moving help. This should always be brought up before your move takes place, as we do have a different packing policy and require an additional mover on the job. We do not charge you additionally for our packing services, but we do charge packing supplies per item used.

Local moving companies often have different policies when charging their clients. Down The Block Movers charges our clients with an hourly rate – with a three-hour minimum. After that the time is prorated, and everything needed to complete your move in a successful manner is included in our standard moving rates. We do not have any hidden fees.

When you contact Down The Block Movers for a free, non-obligatory moving quote, our moving specialists will suggest the best crew size for completing your relocation successfully. As there are a lot of factors that determine the best number of movers for your move such as heavy items, the size and complexity of your move etc. the crew size you will be needing is completely unique to your relocation.

When having Down The Block Movers by your side during your upcoming relocation, the service of disassembly and reassembly will be provided with our own tools at no extra charge. This way, we ensure the safest and most efficient way of handling your belongings before settling them into your new home.

Movers are paid by their moving company, and tipping has become a general dilemma in the industry of moving. As this has become a part of our culture, you are always free to tip our movers at the end of the move if you were happy with the delivered service, however, we do not include tips in our moving rates nor do we consider them mandatory.

Once you have assessed your moving needs and asked for referrals from your friends, family, coworkers and local real estate agents, you might want to do some research on your own. Searching for “movers near me” might be a good place to start, but if you are looking for something more specific, you can also search for ‘furniture movers Torrance CA’, ‘moving services Torrance CA’ or ‘Torrance CA moving companies’. Call a few companies around, compare moving quotes and choose the ones that best fit your unique moving needs.