Sandercock Moving and Storage Company, the oldest family owned business in San Luis Obispo County, traces its history back to humble beginnings when William Sandercock came to SLO and opened his one man, two horse transportation company. The year was 1872.
And what a year it was for this recent graduate of San Francisco’s famed Heald Business College, which had only opened it’s curriculum in 1863, making William one of the earliest alumni.
Opportunity abounded in our beautiful little corner of the earth for enterprising young entrepreneurs.
Ulysses S. Grant was President and the Westward migration was continuing, even after the Gold Rush of 1848, the year of William’s birth.
His parents followed the migration west to settle in Napa County near San Francisco’s golden gate in the early 1850’s. This would be where William matured and gained his education, an education paid for by hunting and marketing wild game.
In 1872 California was still booming, but in San Luis Obispo, a small cluster of Adobe huts, there were just 2,000 souls focused on the celebration the first 100 years of the already ancient historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa here. Founded by Father Junipero Serra on the banks of the creek that flows through this city, the Mission was the fifth in a network of 21 missions established to support colonization of the coast of California in the New World for the Spanish kings.
William saw opportunity and quickly expanded his business by hauling most anything and everything. Whether it be merchandise, equipment, lumber or chinese laborers, Sandercock Moving and Storage Company plied their services between the port at Avila Bay, the city train depot and the outlying development areas and camps.. Sandercock also hauled the supplies for the roadbed of the Southern Pacific Railroad line that would join the northern and southern coasts as one here at San Luis Obispo’s Cuesta Grade.
Over the next 20 years William would grow his business to include more than 300 horses and mules, including the famous 20 mule teams of the era. William was especially proud of his 20 mule team comprised of matched pairs, giving an aesthetic quality to an otherwise crude and difficult enterprise.
Hard work was the life of teamsters in the early days and conditions were primitive as shown from these photos of the Sandercock crew taken in 1908. William’s son, Norman, appears on the far left of the photo and the family dog is shown at center.
Every household move is unique. As professional household movers, our personalized approach to moving reflects the person behind each move. Because every customer is different, no two household moves are ever the same. If you have a concern with household moving services, we adopt that concern as our own and begin working toward a moving solution that’s right for you.
Whatever the moving needs might be, with North American Van Lines, no concern is too small and no request is too big.
Household Movers – Hire A Professional
When making the important decision of moving, it may seem as though doing it yourself is the most budget friendly option. However, after all factors are considered, hiring professional household movers may be the more cost-effective solution. During a self-move, you are responsible for not only the cost of the rental moving truck, but for gas, tolls, lodging, food and other expenses. Read more about why you should choose professional household movers.
Household Moving Services
To make sure your input and involvement are part of the moving process, we’ve put together a unique array of household moving services and protection options that will help you navigate your move. We also encourage you to learn more about the household moving process.
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Household Moving & Storage
The need for household moving storage often arises when transitioning between homes. There are endless reasons as to why people use moving storage to house some of their belongings during a transition. At North American Van Lines, we are a moving and storage company offering the most convenient and efficient moving storage facilities.
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At North American International our focus is on you. As international movers, we work to tailor our international moving services to your unique needs. With over 70 years of experience as an international moving company, you can be sure that North American International has what it takes to make your international move go as smoothly as it possibly can.
All around the world, our dedicated team of employees and representatives are international movers who are there for you. From pre-move planning to clearing customs at your destination, our team of international movers will make you part of the process every step of the way.
Our personalized approach to international moving reflects the person behind each move. Because every customer is different, no two moves are ever the same. If you have a concern, we adopt that concern as our own and work toward a solution that’s right for you. Whatever the moving services might be, with North American Van Lines, no concern is too small and no request is too big.
International Mover Tips
As an experienced international moving company, we realize the importance of packing. When goods travel overseas, it is imperative that they are protected and secure for the long transit, ensuring their damage-free arrival at your new destination. Learn about packing techniques, including protective measures to take, what type of moving supplies to use, the proper way to pack and other tips for protecting your goods for an international relocation.
LOOKING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTION TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT? WE HAVE THE SOLUTION!
Finding space for your current records is hard enough. Add to that the burden of locating storage for accumulated records, correspondence, files and reports that your business has generated over past years, and the problem seems insurmountable given the long legal retention requirement for most documents. Sandercock Records Storage Center’s clients attest to the ease and economy of storing their important records with us. Here’s why:
STORAGE
You have immediate access to exactly the space you need right now, with the assurance that you may have additional space whenever you need it. You may use our storage space and service with the utmost flexibility; we will enlarge or reduce space according to your individual needs.
If you are moving to a different state, the charges will be based on the weight of your
shipment and mileage—these are referred to as the transportation charges.
There are a variety of different moving charges that can potentially appear on your estimate,
so be sure to ask your relocation specialist to explain each charge for you.
Some additional charges that may appear include packing, crating, valuation or coverage,
bulky article charge (for oversized items), and extra labor. Again, please be certain you
fully understand these charges so that you can accurately compare the estimates you receive.
All movers are required to prepare an order for service before they transport your shipment.
The order for service provides you with written confirmation of the moving services that you
requested to be performed in conjunction with your shipment. It also lists the agreed upon
dates for the pickup and delivery of your shipment and amount of valuation that you requested,
along with any special services that you ordered.
It also features a place and telephone number where the mover can contact you during the move.
Additionally, the order for service shows the charges that you will be assessed for your
household move or corporate relocation. If you are moving under a non-binding estimate,
the order for service will indicate the amount of the estimated non-binding charges,
the method of payment for the charges and, in cases where the actual charges exceed the
non-binding estimate, the maximum amount that you are required to pay at the time of delivery
in order to obtain possession of your shipment (you will have 30 days following delivery to
pay the balance of the charges due). If you are moving under a binding estimate,
the order for service will show the charges that you will be required to pay at delivery,
based on the binding estimate and the terms of payment. You and your mover must sign the
order for service.