Moving Blog

Oakley Relocation Receives Women’s Business Enterprise National Certification

Jul 19, 2016

Oakley Relocation has received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women’s Business Enterprise Council – West, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). “We are elated to be a part of this extraordinary organization. We are looking forward to working with an organization that promotes the growth of women-owned businesses,” stated Linda Oakley, President of Oakley Relocation. WBENC National Standard of …

Continue Reading

Is Your Potential Mover Affiliated With Any Professional Organizations?

May 31, 2016

When planning your upcoming move, we encourage you to select a moving company that you trust. For extra peace of mind, it is important to review the credentials of your mover. Take a moment to research the company on-line and evaluate the professional organizations affiliated with your potential moving company. The industry affiliations of our company, Oakley Relocation, an agent for North American Van Lines, continue to differentiate us from the competition. …

Continue Reading

Move to San Diego: San Diego Attractions

Feb 24, 2016

Attractions are never far away in San Diego, wherever you may be staying. If you’re lucky enough to be visiting, or better yet living in San Diego, you’ll find many attractions less than 20 minutes away. And with San Diego’s spectacular weather you are free to enjoy indoor or outdoor activities at any time of the year. San Diego Zoo The San Diego Zoo is one of the largest and …

Continue Reading

Donate Your Unwanted Books

Feb 05, 2016

At Oakley Relocation see San Diego movers leave behind their book collections. Rather than throwing out your books, why not donate to a local library? Reducing the volume of belongings that your moving company needs to load and deliver will result in a move that takes less time and less money to complete. And better yet, your book collection will get some use! If you are looking to lighten your moving load, …

Continue Reading

Move to San Diego: Things to do in February

Jan 29, 2016

10 February Events in San Diego You Don’t Want to Miss From La Jolla Blue Book There is never a shortage of things to do in the great city of San Diego. For just a few things to keep you occupied in the months before your move to or from San Diego we turned to La Jolla Blue Book’s list of events you will not want to miss. From exploring Tijuana’s up-and-coming art scene …

Continue Reading

Cost-effective long term storage

Dec 30, 2015

Oakley Relocation’s fully secured, alarmed, climate-controlled warehouses are equipped to handle any household goods or commercial storage need – all at very competitive pricing. Oakley Relocation has the cost-effective, flexible storage solutions to meet the smallest or largest storage needs. Whether you’re looking for short-term or long-term storage in San Diego, or need a convenient commercial distribution center for large products, Oakley Relocation provides modern facilities with more than 120,000 square feet of …

Continue Reading

Save Money During Your San Diego Move

Dec 20, 2015

Hello San Diego movers! Are you getting ready for the big move and realizing how costly it can be? Many San Diego movers find themselves in a similar situation. A major relocation can mean some major costs. Here are a few ways to save when you are getting ready for moving day. Free Boxes Strangely enough, moving boxes are expensive. Before spend the money on cardboard boxes, try to find as …

Continue Reading

Tips For Moving in the Winter Months

Dec 11, 2015

For most moving in the winter means moving in ice, snow, and cold. If you are moving to San Diego  you won’t have much difficulty moving during winter months. Below are some simple suggestions on how to make your next winter move easier should you be moving elsewhere. Shovel and salt pathways It is very important to have your walkways, staircases, driveways, and paths clear of ice and snow. A slip and …

Continue Reading

Moving and Long Term Storage

Nov 17, 2015

Store your goods Oakley Relocation’s storage facilities for less than it would cost at most unsecured self-storage facilities. Our fully secured, alarmed, climate-controlled warehouses are equipped to handle any household goods or commercial storage need. Oakley Relocation has the cost-effective, flexible storage solutions to meet the smallest or largest storage needs. Make the economical and safer choice with our long term storage solutions. Whether you’re looking for short-term or long-term storage in San Diego, …

Continue Reading

Tips for an environmentally friendly move

Oct 09, 2015

If you are moving and have noticed all the boxes and driving that occurs during a move you may be wondering how you can be more environmentally conscious while packing up. Below are some things to consider for a greener move. Tips for a Greener Move 1. Rent reusable hand trucks 2. Get Sustainable Forestry Initiative certified moving boxes 3. Rent Plastic Crates 4. Rent Late Model Trucks (Preferably Diesel!) …

Continue Reading