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Movers in Sunland-Tujunga, CA

Sunland-Tujunga is in the northeast San Fernando Valley foothills along the 210 Freeway, between the Verdugo Mountains and the San Gabriel Mountains, next to Shadow Hills and La Crescenta-Montrose.

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Rocket Moving · Sunland-Tujunga, CA
51
Moves here
51
Moves in Sunland-Tujunga since 2021
5.0/5
Average of 4 Google reviews from Sunland-Tujunga
6 hours
Typical local move in Sunland-Tujunga
200,000+
Moves completed
Cost and timing

Moving cost in Sunland-Tujunga

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Typical moves in Sunland-Tujunga by home size
Home sizeTimeCrewPrice range
StudioAll our local moves3 to 5 hours2 movers$550 to $950
1 bedroomAll our local moves4 to 7 hours2 movers$650 to $1,300
2 bedroomsAll our local moves4.5 to 8.5 hours3 movers$950 to $2,100
3 bedroomsAll our local moves5 to 9 hours4 movers$1,200 to $2,900
4+ bedroomsAll our local moves6 to 10 hours5 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 Sunland-Tujunga 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.

60% of our Sunland-Tujunga moves were booked within a week of moving day.

Our Sunland-Tujunga moves at a glance

Moves we've completed here since 2021
51
13 in the last 12 months
Typical local move
6 hours
Most take 4 to 8 hours
Most common crew
3 movers
Apartment moves
5 to 7.5 hours
Usually 2 movers
House moves
4 to 8.5 hours
Usually 3 movers
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Rocket Moving job records: completed moves that started or ended in Sunland-Tujunga. Hours are billed hours on local moves.

Parking, permits and access

Moving logistics in Sunland-Tujunga

Truck parking and permits

What to get: temporary no-parking signs posted by LADOT (City of Los Angeles rules).

Issued by: LADOT, Special Traffic Control Division.

Request by calling (213) 485-2298; LADOT bills a sign posting fee that can be paid online after the request is made.

LADOT permit details

Buildings and street access

  • On LAFD Red Flag days, cars parked at posted Red Flag no-parking signs in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (mostly hillside areas) are towed. Source: official City of Los Angeles rule
  • 67% of homes in ZIP 91042 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 (29% 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.
  • 12% of homes in ZIP 91042 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.
Where we move

Neighborhoods we move in around Sunland-Tujunga

  • ZIP 9104231 moves68% houses and other homes
  • ZIP 9104022 moves95% houses and other homes
From our job log

Recent moves in Sunland-Tujunga

  • October 20261-bedroom apartment

    Glendale to Sunland-Tujunga

    Time
    10 hours
    Crew
    4 movers
  • September 20261-bedroom apartment

    Sherman Oaks to Sunland-Tujunga

    Time
    6.5 hours
    Crew
    2 movers
  • September 20264+-bedroom house

    La Crescenta-Montrose to Sunland-Tujunga

    Time
    9 hours
    Crew
    5 movers
Reviews

Reviews from Sunland-Tujunga

Average rating from Sunland-Tujunga customers: 5.0/5

"Adam and his crew saved my life! My original movers bailed on me the morning of and I called Rocket Moving and they came through. They were all very careful with each item and efficient!"

Marlena Kouchkarian
Google · December 2025

"The entire team, from estimate to movers, was excellent. Really great team of people! I highly recommend the full service elite package where they pack everything for you. Definitely worth it!"

Lorene Grinberg
Google · August 2025

"Vitality and Ramadan were amazing! Super fast and receptive!"

Eric Kleinsasser
Google · August 2025
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Why choose us

Why Sunland-Tujunga 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.

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What we do

Services in Sunland-Tujunga

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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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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White Glove Movers

Piano, antiques, anything irreplaceable — this is where we slow down and triple-check every move.

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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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City snapshot

Moving in Sunland-Tujunga: what the numbers mean for your move

About 26,900 people live in ZIP 91042, the main ZIP code for Sunland-Tujunga, and about half of households rent. With renters and owners both common, we plan for apartment and house moves alike.

Apartment or house? What most Sunland-Tujunga moves look like

Households that rent
47%
Apartment moves here take 5 to 7.5 hours with 2 movers; house moves take 4 to 8.5 hours with 3 movers.
Residential moving
Homes in ZIP 91042
About 10,900
67% single-family, 4% in 2 to 4 units, 29% in 5+ units.
How long moves take here

Buildings, stairs and access in Sunland-Tujunga

Homes in buildings with 5+ units
29%
Mostly houses and small buildings, so driveways, stairs and curb space matter more than elevators.
Parking and access rules
Homes built before 1940
12%
Most doorways and stairwells here are standard width.
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When to book a move in Sunland-Tujunga

Median rent
$1,874
Below the Los Angeles County median ($1,954). Month-end still books first; mid-month is easier.
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Median home value
$841K
For houses, ask about full packing.
Packing services
Renting in Sunland-Tujunga: typical rent and move size
Home sizeTypical rent in Sunland-TujungaTypical move (from our jobs)
Studio$2,0803 to 5 hours, 2 moversAll our local moves
1 bedroom$2,3204 to 7 hours, 2 moversAll our local moves
2 bedrooms$2,8604.5 to 8.5 hours, 3 moversAll our local moves
3 bedrooms$3,6305 to 9 hours, 4 moversAll our local moves
4 bedrooms$4,0606 to 10 hours, 5 moversAll our local moves

A typical 1-bedroom in Sunland-Tujunga rents for about $2,320; a 1-bedroom move takes 4 to 7 hours with 2 movers.

HUD FY2027 typical rent for ZIP 91042, utilities included. An estimate, not a market median.

Moving to Sunland-Tujunga checklist

Moving into a rental in Sunland-Tujunga

  • 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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020 to 2024 (ZIP 91042). 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 of Los Angeles sites, checked November 2026.

FAQ

Moving to Sunland-Tujunga? Good to know.

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We've completed 51 moves in Sunland-Tujunga since 2021, not yet enough of each home size for Sunland-Tujunga-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.
To hold curb space for the truck, yes. What to get: temporary no-parking signs posted by LADOT (City of Los Angeles rules). Issued by: LADOT, Special Traffic Control Division. Request by calling (213) 485-2298; LADOT bills a sign posting fee that can be paid online after the request is made.
Most of our apartment moves here take 5 to 7.5 hours with 2 movers, based on 11 local apartment moves since 2021. Stairs and the walk to the truck add the most time, so tell us the floor at both ends.
Often, yes. 60% of our Sunland-Tujunga moves were booked within a week of moving day, and half were booked 5 days ahead or less. Month-end and weekend dates go first (45% of our moves here fall on a weekend), so call as soon as you have a date.
Some will. Only 29% 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: LADWP. Water: Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). Gas: SoCalGas. Trash: LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) for single-family homes; apartment buildings with 5 or more units use recycLA franchise haulers. Start service a few days before move day so the lights and water are on when the truck arrives.
Usually, with a plan. On LAFD Red Flag days, cars parked at posted Red Flag no-parking signs in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (mostly hillside areas) are towed. Give us both addresses and we'll pick the truck size and where it parks.
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