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Lafayette Moving Company

Lafayette movers who match the care and quality this community expects — from hillside estates to downtown condos near the BART village.

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Making Expert Moves in Lafayette

Lafayette is one of the most coveted addresses in all of Contra Costa County. The combination of excellent schools, natural beauty, small-town charm, and proximity to BART makes it perennially in demand — and that demand means residents here expect the best from every service provider, including their movers. Joshua's Moving has built a reputation in Lafayette that reflects exactly that standard.

The hillside properties above downtown Lafayette present real logistical challenges. Narrow roads, steep grades, and private driveways that weren't designed for moving trucks require careful pre-planning. We assess every address before moving day, select the right vehicle for the road, and bring crews experienced in working on uneven terrain with premium furnishings. Not every mover is willing to take the time — we consider it essential.

The Lafayette Reservoir area and Briones Regional Park foothills have some of the most scenic and secluded homes in the East Bay. Moves in these areas require coordination and creativity. Meanwhile, the downtown BART village has attracted condo development that brings its own set of logistics. We're equally at home navigating both ends of the spectrum.

Why Move to Lafayette?

Lafayette sits in a rare pocket of the Bay Area where quality of life, natural access, and community investment converge. The Lafayette Reservoir is steps from residential neighborhoods and offers hiking, fishing, and picnicking in a genuinely beautiful setting. The downtown strip along Mount Diablo Boulevard has independent restaurants, wine bars, and boutiques that generate genuine civic pride.

The Acalanes Union High School District — which serves Lafayette, Orinda, and Moraga — is one of the highest-performing in California. Miramonte, Acalanes, and Campolindo high schools all post exceptional academic outcomes. For families making a long-term housing decision around school quality, Lafayette is a consistently strong choice.

Before move day in Lafayette

Storing items on the street in Lafayette

We found no Lafayette rule written for moving trucks. Storing materials or equipment in the city right-of-way needs an Engineering encroachment permit.

  • The typical fee is $247.50 plus a refundable deposit, typically $2,500. Call the inspection hotline 2 business days before starting.

Source: City of Lafayette, Encroachments, checked October 2026. Rules can change, so check with the city before move day.

Tell us about parking and any building rules when you book. If your building needs a certificate of insurance, ask and we will send it before move day. We are a licensed California household mover, permit CAL-T 0191363. See our license and insurance.

Why Choose Us

Why Choose Joshua's Moving as Your Lafayette Movers?

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Licensed household mover

California permit CAL-T 0191363 from the Bureau of Household Goods and Services. Look it up before you book.

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Our own crews and trucks

Your Lafayette move is done by our own crew, arriving in one of our own branded box trucks.

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1,500+ customer reviews

More than 1,500 reviews across Google and Yelp. Read them before you call.

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Insurance your building can see

Ask when you book and we will send a certificate of insurance before move day, including building-specific certificates.

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Local since 2013

Based in East Palo Alto and moving Bay Area customers for more than ten years.

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Lafayette Local Resources

ResourcePhoneAddressWebsite
City of Lafayette(925) 284-19763675 Mt Diablo Blvd Ste 210, Lafayette, CA 94549Visit
Contra Costa County Fire District(925) 941-33003338 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549Visit
Lafayette Library & Learning Center(925) 283-38723491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549Visit
Acalanes Union High School District(925) 280-39001212 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549Visit
John Muir Medical Center(925) 939-30001601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598Visit
Lafayette Chamber of Commerce(925) 284-7404100 Lafayette Cir Ste 103, Lafayette, CA 94549Visit
Lafayette Parks & Trails(925) 284-19763675 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549Visit
Lafayette Post Office(800) 275-87773526 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549Visit
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