Movers in South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe sits at 6,260 feet on the California shore of the lake, next to the Nevada casinos of Stateline. Three quarters of its homes were built before 1980, half its households rent, and more than a third of units are second homes. It is a town of small older homes, condos and cabins.

Older homes and rentals

The median year built is 1973, and 73.7 percent of homes went up before 1980. Older Tahoe homes often have narrow stairs, low ceilings and split levels, and the estimator checks every access point. With nearly half of households renting, lease dates and parking are the main planning issues; see apartment and condo moves.

The median gross rent is about 1,600 dollars a month, the Census says, which is one reason moves in and out are frequent.

Second homes and seasonal moves

With 36 percent of units seasonal, South Lake Tahoe moves include cabins opened for summer and closed for winter. Delivery, placement and storage matter; see white-glove delivery and storage for South Lake Tahoe households. Vault storage starts at $40 per month.

The route over the mountains

The route is I-580 to Carson City, then US 50 up and over the Sierra, as the fact block shows. Because South Lake Tahoe is in California, a move to or from Nevada is an interstate move under federal authority. Winter storms can close or slow US 50, and chain controls are common; Caltrans posts conditions at quickmap.dot.ca.gov. See the winter moving guide.

Condos, cabins and lakeside parking

Many South Lake Tahoe homes are condos or small cabins on narrow lots, where the truck may not be able to park at the door. The estimator notes the distance from the truck to the front door and the number of steps, and asks whether the complex needs advance notice or a reserved loading space. A small shuttle truck can be added for tight streets. Tell the estimator if the home is a vacation rental, because furniture there is often matched sets that need careful wrapping.

Services in South Lake Tahoe

• Packing for condos and cabins
• Senior moves and downsizing
• Office moving for lakeside businesses
• Long-distance moving through Bekins
• Stateline, just across the border, is served too

Starting an estimate

Call 775-359-6683 or send the form. An estimator visits, writes an itemized estimate, and leaves 10 free heavy-duty boxes. More is on the Lake Tahoe and Truckee page.