Moving Services
Moving Services supports UC San Diego departments with campus moves, furniture installation, event setup, storage support, and full-service freight handling. Our team helps coordinate safe, efficient movement of furniture, equipment, and materials across campus and select off-campus locations.
Moving Services Recharge Rates
| Rate Type | Recharge Rate |
| Base Rate | $138 |
| Long Distance Surcharge | $17 |
| Overtime | $163 |
| Priority/Same Day Surcharge | $163 |
Note: Moving Services charges a one-hour minimum for all job requests. Recharge Rates are determined by the Recharge Advisory Committee.
Services Offered
Expand the sections below to learn more about each service.
Departments can submit a Moving Services request through the Logistics Portal (Single Sign On required).
Relocations
Relocation services may include:
- Office and departmental moves
- Laboratory relocations
- Furniture and equipment moves
- Disassembly and reassembly of furniture
- Multi-room and multi-phase relocations
- Furniture placement and setup at the new location
For larger or more complex moves, Moving Services will work with your department to review the scope, identify service needs, and coordinate scheduling.
Mounting
- Whiteboards and glass boards
- TVs and monitors
- Shelves
- Storage cabinets
- Other standard wall-mounted items
Please be sure to include the type of material or surface the item will be mounted into (e.g., drywall, concrete, brick, wood, etc.).
Assembly
- On-site assembly
- Pre-assembly before delivery
- Free-standing furniture
- Modular furniture
- Sit/stand desks
Event Set Up
- Flag delivery and pickup
- Podiums
- Tables and chairs
- Event furniture placement
- Post-event pickup and reset support
Storage Support
- Placing items into department storage cages
- Retrieving stored items for delivery
- Moving furniture, materials, or equipment between storage and campus locations
Full-Service Freight Services
- Uncrating freight items
- Assembly
- Delivery to final location
- Placement of large equipment or furniture
Important Things to Know
Moving Services Request Form
Departments can submit a Moving Services request through the Logistics Portal (Single Sign On required).
To ensure timely service, please include all relevant details when submitting your request, such as:
- Job Location (Building, Lab Bay, etc)
- Preferred dates
- Item descriptions, quantities
- Recharge Information
- Any special access or handling requirements.
Laboratory Equipment
Learn more about closing or relocating lab equipment at How to Close or Relocate a Laboratory.
Surplus Transfers
Instead, complete a Surplus Transfer Request to initiate the transfer and coordinate pickup of your surplus items.
If you are already requesting Moving Services for another service —such as an office or lab relocation, furniture assembly, or other moving support— you may identify items that need to be transferred to Surplus Sales as part of your move.
Important: All items designated for Surplus Sales must have a completed and approved Surplus Transfer Request before Moving Services can remove them, even when the pickup is part of a larger Moving Services job. Moving Services cannot remove or deliver items to Surplus Sales without an approved transfer request.
Moving Services Recharge Lookup Tool
Need back up documentation for a Moving Services recharge? Click the button below to access our Recharge Lookup Tool!
Resources
Below are helpful resources and answers to common questions about Moving Services. Click on each dropdown to expand, or follow the links to detailed step-by-step guides.
Contact Moving Services
We’re here for you! If you have further questions, please reach out to us on Services and Support. Our staff will be able to help you 1:1 in a support ticket.