The streets ringing the Silver Lake Reservoir climb fast, and the 1920s bungalows along Silver Lake Boulevard and Rowena come with long stair runs and almost no driveway. Parking on Sunset Boulevard squeezes to one lane at rush hour, so timing the truck matters as much as the muscle. Pro Express Moving works the eastside hills daily and stages the rig where it won’t block a bus lane.
What a reservoir-district move involves
Hillside walkups are all about the carry. The crew plans the path before the ramp comes down:
- Stair and landing runs measured so we bring the right dolly and enough padding for tight 90026 turns
- A parking spot scouted on side streets off Sunset when the main drag is choked
- Floor and doorframe protection for the original hardwood these bungalows still have
- Same-day service across the eastside, from Silver Lake into Los Feliz and back
“On these hills the job is the stairs, not the mileage. We send a third mover before we send a bigger truck.” — Andre Park, owner
Rates for a hillside move
A long stair carry usually calls for a third mover to keep the clock down, which usually nets out cheaper than two people on a slow haul:
| Crew | Rate | Fit |
|---|---|---|
| 2 movers + truck | $149/hr | Ground-floor 1BR |
| 3 movers | $199/hr | Bungalow with a full stair run |
All local work carries a 3-hour minimum and a $100 deposit that credits to your bill. Prefer to rent your own truck or load a pod? Our labor-only crew is $99/hr for two. Neighbors’ notes are on the reviews page, and dates go fast — grab a quote early.