Truck parking and permits
Palos Verdes Estates doesn't publish a permit or no-parking sign program for moving trucks on residential streets, so the truck parks under the normal street rules below. Tell us about the curb at both ends when you book.
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Movers in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Palos Verdes Estates sits on the northwest corner of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, south of Redondo Beach and Torrance, with Rolling Hills Estates to the east and Rancho Palos Verdes to the south.
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Rocket Moving · Palos Verdes Estates, CA
15
Moves here
15
Moves in Palos Verdes Estates since 2021
200,000+
Moves completed
1,457+
5-star reviews
2013
Moving LA since
Cost and timing
Cost calculator Moving cost in Palos Verdes Estates
| Home size | Time | Crew | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| StudioAll our local moves | 3 to 5 hours | 2 movers | $550 to $950 |
| 1 bedroomAll our local moves | 4 to 7 hours | 2 movers | $650 to $1,300 |
| 2 bedroomsAll our local moves | 4.5 to 8.5 hours | 3 movers | $950 to $2,100 |
| 3 bedroomsAll our local moves | 5 to 9 hours | 4 movers | $1,200 to $2,900 |
| 4+ bedroomsAll our local moves | 6 to 10 hours | 5 movers | $1,700 to $4,150 |
Rows marked "All our local moves" use every local Rocket move, because we haven't done 10 moves of that size in Palos Verdes Estates yet.
Price ranges are what customers paid on our local moves over the last 2 years, before tips: the middle half of jobs, so some moves cost less and some more. Your quote is built from the hours and crew your move needs, and the quote is the price you pay.
Our Palos Verdes Estates moves at a glance
- Moves we've completed here since 2021
- 15
- 2 in the last 12 months
Rocket Moving job records: completed moves that started or ended in Palos Verdes Estates. Hours are billed hours on local moves.
Parking, permits and access
Moving logistics in Palos Verdes Estates
Buildings and street access
- Vehicles may not park on unpaved parkway or yard areas; use the driveway or the paved street where no restrictions are posted. Source: official Palos Verdes Estates rule
- Vehicles over 10 tons gross may not use Palos Verdes Drive West or Palos Verdes Drive North unless making a pickup or delivery in the city. Source: official Palos Verdes Estates rule
- 93% of homes are single-family houses, so driveways, stairs and curb space matter more than elevators. Tell us about long driveways or steep streets.
- Apartment buildings with 5 or more units (6% of homes here) and HOA communities often ask movers for a certificate of insurance (COI). Ask for the requirements early; we send COIs the same day.
- 5% of homes were built before 1940, so most buildings have standard-width doors and stairwells. Walk-ups still change the crew size, so tell us the floor at both ends.
From our job log
Recent moves in Palos Verdes Estates
- October 20264+-bedroom house
Within Palos Verdes Estates
- Time
- 6 hours
- Crew
- 5 movers
- September 20264+-bedroom house
Palos Verdes Estates to Hermosa Beach
- Time
- 13 hours
- Crew
- 5 movers
- September 2025Studio apartment
Palos Verdes Estates to Hermosa Beach
- Time
- 4.5 hours
- Crew
- 2 movers
Reviews
Reviews from customers near Palos Verdes Estates
Google rating: 4.9/5
★★★★★
"Excellent work from Adam and the team. i’ve used them twice now and will use again for sure !!"
Anna Ibbotson
Google · May 2026
★★★★★
"Dennis and his team were amazing, fast & professional! Made the moving so much easier. Would def recommend and would use them again"
Sharon Oleary
Google · May 2026
★★★★★
"Adam and his crew did an incredible job with our cross town move. Super quick, professional, and helped make sure we were all set up in our new place. Would highly recommend for a no stress experience."
Drew Walker
Google · April 2026
Why choose us
Why Palos Verdes Estates customers book Rocket
We Own Our Fleet
23 trucks on the road. Ours, not rented.
Never Subcontracts
Your crew works for Rocket Moving. Full stop.
Quote = Invoice
The number we quote is the number you pay. No end-of-job surprises.
No Tip Pressure. Ever.
Our crew is paid to do the job. Not to shake you down at the door.
Licensed & Bonded
MTR0191146. Look us up.
7 Days a Week
Mon – Sun, 8am – 7pm. Because moves don't just happen on Tuesdays.
What we do
Services in Palos Verdes Estates
Residential Moving
Apartment, house, condo, storage unit — doesn't matter. We wrap it, load it, move it, and put it exactly where you want it.
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White Glove Movers
Piano, antiques, anything irreplaceable — this is where we slow down and triple-check every move.
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Packing Services
You've got a whole life to pack. We've packed thousands. Let us handle it while you handle the address change.
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Local Moving
You point to the new address. We handle the rest — on time, on budget, and without a scratch on the doorframe.
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Long Distance
Leaving LA? Your stuff goes in one of our trucks — not a rental. We drive, we deliver, we don't damage.
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Business Moving
Get a dedicated PM, after-hours openings, and a crew that moves like it has somewhere to be. No downtime.
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International Moving
Customs, crating, coordination — we've done it. We'll handle the complicated parts so you don't have to.
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Employee Relocation
Move your people faster. We coordinate with HR, handle logistics, and get your team relocated without drama.
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Warehouse Moving
Racking, equipment, inventory — we have the crews and the trucks to handle scale. No job's too big.
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Moving in Palos Verdes Estates: what the numbers mean for your move
About 12,900 people live in Palos Verdes Estates, and roughly 1 in 10 households rent. Most homes are owner-occupied, so moves here are usually full houses.
Apartment or house? What most Palos Verdes Estates moves look like
- Households that rent
- 10%
- Times and crew sizes by home size are in the cost table above.
- Residential moving
- Homes in Palos Verdes Estates
- About 5,370
- 93% single-family, 0% in 2 to 4 units, 6% in 5+ units.
- How long moves take here
Buildings, stairs and access in Palos Verdes Estates
- Homes in buildings with 5+ units
- 6%
- Mostly houses and small buildings, so driveways, stairs and curb space matter more than elevators.
- Parking and access rules
When to book a move in Palos Verdes Estates
- Median rent
- $3,217
- Above the county median, so renters move on lease dates. Month-end books up 2 to 3 weeks ahead.
- Check your date
- Median home value
- $2M+
- High-value furniture and art are common here. Ask about full packing and white glove handling.
- White glove moving
| Home size | Typical rent in Palos Verdes Estates | Typical move (from our jobs) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,810 | 3 to 5 hours, 2 moversAll our local moves |
| 1 bedroom | $3,150 | 4 to 7 hours, 2 moversAll our local moves |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,920 | 4.5 to 8.5 hours, 3 moversAll our local moves |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,970 | 5 to 9 hours, 4 moversAll our local moves |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,530 | 6 to 10 hours, 5 moversAll our local moves |
A typical 1-bedroom in Palos Verdes Estates rents for about $3,150; a 1-bedroom move takes 4 to 7 hours with 2 movers.
HUD FY2027 typical rent for ZIP 90274, utilities included. An estimate, not a market median.
Moving to Palos Verdes Estates checklist
- Start electric with SCE and water with California Water Service (Cal Water). Gas: SoCalGas.SCE California Water Service (Cal Water) SoCalGas
- Set up trash service with Athens Services, or book bulky-item pickup for what you're not moving.Bulky-item pickup
- Palos Verdes Estates doesn't issue moving-truck permits; check your street's posted parking rules.Street rules
- File your USPS change of address. Nearest post office: Palos Verdes Estates Post Office, 2516 Via Tejon Ste 102, Palos Verdes Estates.USPS change of address
- Update the DMV within 10 days of moving (state law). Nearest office: Torrance DMV, 1785 W 220th Street, Torrance.DMV change of address Torrance DMV office
- Donate at Goodwill, 13245 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne.Goodwill donation centers
- Families: nearby public schools on the CA School Dashboard:Lunada Bay Elementary Vista Grande Elementary Point Vicente Elementary Palos Verdes Intermediate Palos Verdes High
Moving into a rental in Palos Verdes Estates
- Send us the building's COI requirements; we send COIs the same day.
- Reserve the elevator.
- Confirm move-in hours and any deposit.
- Get renter's insurance.
- Walk through with the landlord and take photos before unloading.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 2026.
Rents: HUD FY2027. Schools: California Department of Education. Offices: DMV, USPS and Goodwill locators. Utilities and rules: California Energy Commission and official city sites, checked November 2026.
FAQ
See all FAQs Moving to Palos Verdes Estates? Good to know.
We've completed 15 moves in Palos Verdes Estates since 2021, not yet enough of each home size for Palos Verdes Estates-only prices. Across all our local moves over the last 2 years, a 1-bedroom move usually cost $650 to $1,300 (4 to 7 hours, 2 movers) and a 3-bedroom move usually cost $1,200 to $2,900 (5 to 9 hours, 4 movers), before tips. Stairs, packing and distance move the number, and the quote we give you is the price you pay.
Palos Verdes Estates doesn't publish a moving-truck permit or no-parking sign program, so the truck parks under the normal street rules. One to know: vehicles may not park on unpaved parkway or yard areas; use the driveway or the paved street where no restrictions are posted.
Some will. Only 6% of homes here are in buildings with 5 or more units, but HOAs and managed buildings often ask movers for a COI. Ask early and send us the requirements; we send COIs the same day.
Electric: SCE. Water: California Water Service (Cal Water). Gas: SoCalGas. Trash: Athens Services. Start service a few days before move day so the lights and water are on when the truck arrives.
Usually, with a plan. Vehicles may not park on unpaved parkway or yard areas; use the driveway or the paved street where no restrictions are posted. Give us both addresses and we'll pick the truck size and where it parks.
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