Movers in Lakewood — Flat-Rate, Insured, No Hidden Fees
The original planned suburb — driveway-access houses, fast loads, honest totals near the 605/91.
Moving in Lakewood: what we handle for you
Lakewood's postwar grid is a mover's dream: single-story houses, real driveways, wide streets. Loads run fast here — most 3-bedroom homes finish in 5–7 hours — and Best Movers LA's quotes reflect the easy access instead of padding it.
The garages are the variable: forty years of family life adds half a truck. We ask up front and size the crew honestly. Backyard sheds and patio sets fold into the same quote.
Long Beach, Cerritos, Bellflower and Cypress all sit minutes away off the 605/91 — and Lakewood Center-area apartment moves run quick with morning slots.
Lakewood by the numbers
| Governed by | City of Lakewood (Los Angeles County) |
|---|---|
| Population | 79,850 |
| Homes owned / rented | 71.4% / 28.6% |
| Housing type | 83.6% single-family · 2.4% in 2–4 unit buildings · 13.5% in 5+ unit buildings |
| Median year built | 1957 |
| Median home value | $827,200 |
| Median rent paid | $2,347 a month, utilities included |
| Moved in the past year | 8.3% of residents (LA County: 9.2%) |
| Speak Spanish at home | 22.8% (LA County: 37.6%) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter.
83.6% of homes are single-family houses; for a house move we plan around the garage, patio and yard, and usually load from the driveway.
Services available in Lakewood
Lakewood moving FAQ
How much is a 3-bedroom house move in Lakewood?
Typically $840–$1,440 with 3–4 Best Movers LA movers — single-story access keeps most Lakewood houses in the lower half.
Does Best Movers LA take backyard sheds and patio furniture?
Yes — counted in the quote up front, moved in the same trip.
Does Best Movers LA serve Bellflower and Cerritos?
Yes — the whole 605 corridor at the same flat rates.
Access, parking and permits in Lakewood
Lakewood is its own city, so a curb reservation for the moving truck goes through the City of Lakewood, not LADOT. We confirm its current form, fee and notice period for your date.
Lakewood is about 19 road miles south-east of Downtown LA — a distance you don’t pay for. Under California’s double drive time rule only the drive between your two addresses is billed, counted twice; on our most common runs from Lakewood at $88/hr for two movers, that adds:
| From Lakewood to | Actual drive | Billed (doubled) | Added at $88/hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellflower | 3 mi · about 10 min | 20 min | $29 |
| Paramount | 4 mi · about 10 min | 20 min | $29 |
| La Palma | 6 mi · about 12 min | 24 min | $35 |
| Garden Grove | 16 mi · about 32 min | 64 min | $94 |
No fuel surcharge, mileage or call-out fee is added on top.
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