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Right-sized trucks.16', 20', 24' for narrow historic streets
Movers in Pasadena
Historic homes, condos, and offices across Pasadena — access, permits, and specialty pieces handled by our own crews.
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About Moving in Pasadena
Pasadena isn't a generic move. It's Craftsman bungalows in Bungalow Heaven with doorways built a century ago, estates near the Arroyo, condos along the Metro A Line with their own building rules, and tree-lined streets where the city protects both the trees and the historic districts. Gentlemen's Moving plans each move around what the specific home and street actually require — the right truck, a legal parking spot, and a crew that treats original woodwork like it can't be replaced, because it can't.
Our own crews. No subcontractors, trained on delicate homes
Permits and access. We plan the truck and approach for your stree
Specialty care. Antiques, pianos, and original fixtures protected
Why choose Gentlemen’s Moving Company?
Upfront Pricing
Top Quality
Family-owned
Licensed & Insured
A to Z Packing
Moving Historic Homes and Craftsman Bungalows
Pasadena has one of the largest concentrations of Craftsman homes in the country, and moving in and out of them is a specific skill. These houses were built between roughly 1900 and 1930, and it shows in the ways that matter for a move: narrow doorways, tight staircases, built-in cabinetry that doesn’t come out, and original woodwork, pocket doors, stained glass, and hardwood floors that can’t be scuffed.
Our crews work these homes carefully, disassembling what needs to come apart rather than forcing a modern sectional through a 1920s doorway. Estates near the Arroyo, Madison Heights, and San Rafael bring their own conditions: long driveways, mature landscaping, and more square footage to move. Modern condos near Old Pasadena and along the A Line swing the other way, with elevator reservations and building rules to coordinate. Every Pasadena home moves a little differently, and we plan for the one you’re in.
Parking and Neighborhood Access
Pasadena has details that catch movers out. Most residential moves in the city call for a temporary no-parking permit arranged ahead of time, and historic districts like Bungalow Heaven can add restrictions during preservation events — worth checking with the city early so parking is sorted before moving day.
Two more things worth planning around here. Many streets, especially in Linda Vista and Madison Heights, have protected mature tree canopies that sit low over the road, so truck size and route are worth thinking through in advance. And the stretch from late December into early January brings Rose Parade street closures and heavy traffic citywide — if your dates are flexible, it’s a period to avoid. Tell us your address and neighborhood when you book, and we’ll match the truck and plan the approach around what your street allows.
Our Services in Pasadena
Technological benefits
GPS Tracking
We track our trucks and crews, so everything is delivered on time.
Video Recording
For safety, our trucks are equipped with video recording equipment.
Driver Monitoring
Online driver monitoring helps ensure your furniture is transported as safely as possible.
Antiques, Pianos, and Delicate Handling
Pasadena homes often hold things that need more than a dolly. Antiques, frequently passed down through generations, are wrapped and handled with extra care. Pianos, including grands, need advance notice so the right equipment and crew are scheduled — let the office know when you book. And because of the academic community around Caltech, book and document collections are common: they’re deceptively heavy, and we pack and load them so a box doesn’t give out halfway down a staircase.
Packing materials are matched to each item, with fragile and valuable pieces getting the most protection. Want it handled for you? Our packing service covers the whole house or just the rooms you’d rather not tackle. Clearing out first? Junk removal takes what you’re not bringing along.
Let's compare GMC vs Cheap Moving
Cheap Movers
Hidden fees
- 3 hours $297
- Service charge $50
- Gas fee $48
- Truck fee $100
- Stairs fee $35
- Two shrink wrap rolls $120
- Two masking tape $24
- Long carry $50
79%
more than Gentlemen's Moving Company
Gentlemen's Moving Company
Hidden fees
- 3 hours $387
- Service charge $0
- Gas fee $0
- Truck fee $0
- Stairs fee $0
- Two shrink wrap rolls $0
- Two masking tape $0
- Long carry $0
$ 337
economy over Cheap Moving
Moving Beyond Pasadena
Not every Pasadena move stays local. We handle relocations across the wider Los Angeles area, and as a licensed carrier we run long-distance moves to any state with our own trucks and CDL drivers — no brokers handing your belongings off along the way.
If your dates don’t line up, storage in transit keeps everything safe until you’re ready, and long-term storage covers longer gaps. Just need extra hands to load a truck or container? Our labor-only crews work by the hour.
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Pasadena Moving — Questions We Get
Yes — it’s a big part of what we do in Pasadena. We pad narrow doorways and staircases, take care around original woodwork and floors, and disassemble furniture that won’t fit through a period doorway rather than forcing it.
Most Pasadena residential moves need a temporary no-parking permit arranged with the city ahead of time, and historic districts can have extra rules during preservation events. It’s worth sorting early — tell us your address when you book and we’ll plan the approach around it.
Yes. Pianos, including grands, and antique furniture are handled by crews trained for them. Mention specialty items at booking so the right crew and equipment are scheduled.
We run 16′, 20′, and 24′ trucks specifically because many Pasadena streets are narrow and tree-lined. We match the truck to your street when we plan the move.
If your dates are flexible, yes. Late December into early January brings street closures and heavy traffic citywide.
Yes. Storage in transit covers short gaps; long-term storage handles longer ones.
Yes. As a licensed carrier we run interstate moves with our own trucks and drivers.
Yes. California MTR0191251, US DOT 2399435.
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