Loomis retains a strong equestrian and agricultural identity — many properties are horse properties with barns, arenas, and pasture fencing rather than standard suburban yards, so driveway and gate access varies widely from lot to lot
MURDOCK’S / LOOMIS
Loomis Movers Who Know the Streets First.
From a studio to a full Loomis household, Murdock’s plans the crew, equipment and timing around gated Roseville–Rocklin communities, new-construction move-ins, and HOA gate codes — licensed and insured, no call-center scripts.
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LOCAL MOVE BRIEF
What Changes the Plan in Loomis.
A Loomis move is only as smooth as the plan behind it — gated Roseville–Rocklin communities, new-construction move-ins, and HOA gate codes decide the crew size, the truck, and the start time.
The town's small-town core near the historic depot has narrow streets and less truck room than Roseville or Rocklin just a few miles away
Larger acreage parcels off King Road and Taylor Road may have gravel drives, cattle gates, or shared easement roads that need confirming before moving day
Loomis sits along the Sierra College Boulevard growth corridor, so newer infill homes now sit beside decades-old ranch properties — housing stock varies block to block
SERVICES ON THIS ROUTE
The Move, Built Around the Address.
Local moves, office relocations, packing and long-distance planning for Loomis and nearby Roseville, Rocklin, Citrus Heights, Carmichael, and Folsom, staffed from Murdock's own Chico and Yuba City yards.
Residential MovingFull-service home moving for houses, condos, and apartments across Chico, Yuba City, Sacramento, and the greater Sacramento Valley.Explore →
Commercial MovingOffice, warehouse, and business relocations with minimal downtime across Northern California.Explore →
Long-Distance MovingInterstate moves out of the Sacramento Valley under our own DOT & MC authority — Nevada, Arizona, the Pacific Northwest, Texas, and beyond.Explore →
Packing & CratingFull or partial packing plus custom wood crating for art, antiques, and high-value items.Explore →
Portable Storage (MODS)Murdock’s On-Demand Storage containers delivered to your door — load on your schedule, we store or move it.Explore →
Senior MovingPatient, compassionate downsizing and senior relocation services with full-service packing and setup.Explore →
Situations We Handle in Loomis
constructionNew ConstructionMove-ins to new Roseville–Rocklin builds
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apartmentApartment MovesStairs, elevators, and tight turnselderlySenior MovesPatient downsizing and setupON THE GROUND IN LOOMIS
What We Know About Moving Loomis.
Loomis has stayed smaller and more rural than its Placer County neighbors on purpose — this is horse country, once known as a major fruit-shipping stop on the old rail line, and that identity still shows up on moving day more than almost anywhere else we serve. Murdock’s Moving & Storage runs Loomis jobs out of our Yuba City yard with crews used to gravel driveways, cattle gates, and outbuildings that a standard suburban move never has to think about.
Horse Properties Change the Access Equation
A large share of Loomis moves involve genuine horse properties — barns, arenas, hay storage, and pasture fencing instead of a fenced backyard. Access varies enormously from lot to lot: some driveways are paved and wide, others are gravel two-tracks with a cattle gate that needs to be opened and closed carefully. We ask Loomis clients on acreage to walk us through gate locations and any shared easement roads when booking a residential move, since that's the single biggest variable in how long a rural Loomis job actually takes.
A Small-Town Core With Big-City Neighbors Nearby
Historic Downtown Loomis, built up around the old rail depot, has narrow streets and tight parking compared to the wider boulevards of Roseville or Rocklin just down Sierra College Boulevard — a reminder of how quickly the character of Placer County shifts from suburban growth corridor to small-town rural in just a few miles. We plan downtown Loomis loadouts with that tighter footprint in mind, while acreage moves off King Road or Taylor Road get scoped around driveway length and turnaround space instead.
Growth Along Sierra College Boulevard
Loomis isn't standing entirely still — infill development along the Sierra College Boulevard corridor has brought newer homes into a town still dominated by decades-old ranch properties, so we see a real mix of move types here: young families into new construction, longtime residents downsizing out of horse properties, and everything in between. Whatever the property looks like, our team brings the same licensed, insured crew, full packing services, and flexible scheduling — including early weekday starts to avoid weekend horse-event traffic near the Loomis Basin grounds. Loomis is about 25 minutes from our Yuba City yard. See how we cover the rest of the region on our service areas page.
ACCESS / HOME TYPE / CREW PLAN
Addresses We Plan Around.
Home type decides the crew plan in Loomis — here's what our estimators plan around when they scope a move.
- Horse properties with barns and outbuildings
- Older ranch homes on multi-acre parcels
- Small-town historic homes near downtown Loomis
- Newer infill homes along the Sierra College Boulevard corridor
AROUND LOOMIS
Neighborhoods and nearby areas we already cover.
Serving Loomis and the surrounding Sacramento metro from our Yuba City yard — including Sacramento, Folsom, Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, Carmichael, Fair Oaks.
Before moving day
- Walk your mover through gate locations, cattle gates, and any shared easement roads before booking
- Point out barns or outbuildings with items to move so the estimate covers the full property
- Expect narrower streets and tighter parking near Historic Downtown Loomis than in Roseville or Rocklin
- Schedule weekday moves to avoid weekend traffic around Loomis Basin horse events
Does Murdock’s move horse and equestrian properties in Loomis?
Yes — Loomis has one of the higher concentrations of horse properties in Placer County, and while we don't move livestock, we regularly handle household moves on equestrian lots where the driveway shares access with a barn or arena. We coordinate timing so the moving truck isn't blocking feed deliveries or turnout schedules that horse owners run on a strict clock.
Are Loomis's gravel driveways and oak-studded lots a problem for a moving truck?
Many Loomis Basin properties sit on unpaved or partially paved driveways shaded by mature oaks with low branches, so we check driveway surface and canopy clearance during the estimate rather than assuming a paved approach. A gravel drive that's fine for a pickup can still need a smaller shuttle truck if it's soft or narrow.
How is moving in small-town downtown Loomis different from the surrounding rural parcels?
Downtown Loomis near the antique district has small, closely spaced lots with limited off-street parking, while properties just outside town spread out onto multi-acre parcels with long private drives — two very different logistics problems inside the same town. We ask for the specific street during the quote call since 'Loomis' alone doesn't tell us which situation to plan for.
Do I need an HOA approval to move in Loomis?
Less often than in neighboring Rocklin or Lincoln — Loomis has fewer master-planned HOA communities and more standalone rural parcels, so most Loomis moves don't require HOA sign-off at all. If your address is in one of the newer subdivisions near town, we'll still confirm with you whether a permit or notice is needed.
What size crew does a typical Loomis acreage move need?
Acreage properties in Loomis often include detached outbuildings — a workshop, barn, or second garage — in addition to the house, so we size the crew for the full property rather than just square footage of the home. Walking the whole parcel during the estimate keeps the day-of crew count accurate.
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