O'Brien's is a family-owned moving and storage company in Sparks, Nevada, started in 1941 and run today by the third generation. We have been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955.
Harry and Bernice O'Brien started the company in a small garage on Sierra Street in Reno. Harry was known around town as the Smiling Irishman. More than 80 years later the business is at 2277 Glendale Ave in Sparks, where the office, the truck yard and a 30,000 square foot warehouse share one site.
Who runs O'Brien's today
After the move to Glendale Ave, Sean O'Brien ran the company. His sons Tim, Luke and Joe are the third generation. When you call, you talk to our office, and the people who come to your home for an estimate are Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet.
Customers mention the office by name in their Google reviews, and they mention Luke often, because he is the one who comes out, walks through the house and writes the estimate.
The blackletter O'Brien's Moving & Storage logo on the side of a truck
What we do
We move households across Northern Nevada and the Lake Tahoe area, and we move people long distance through the Bekins Van Lines network. We pack, crate and move specialty items such as pianos, pool tables, hot tubs, fine art and antiques. We store household and business goods in wooden vaults in our Sparks warehouse.
For businesses we move offices, labs and warehouses, and we receive, store, deliver and install furniture for hotels, restaurants, dormitories, hospitals, senior living communities and interior designers. We are DOD approved to move and store military household goods.
Licensed for the moves we make
We hold U.S. DOT No. 30611 and FMCSA operating authority MC-109375 for interstate household goods moves, and Nevada Transportation Authority CPCN 1070 for moves within Nevada. See licenses and authority for the details and links to check them yourself.
The vintage Agent for Bekins sign at our Sparks office
How we price a move
Every move starts with a free, no-obligation estimate. An estimator visits, sees everything that is moving and gives you a written, itemized estimate. Every in-home estimate comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep. Read how our estimates work.
Licensed movers
U.S. DOT No. 30611 MC-109375 Nevada CPCN 1070 Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's) Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955
Since 1941. Harry and Bernice O'Brien started the company in Reno, and the third generation of the family runs it today from Sparks.
Is O'Brien's part of Bekins?
O'Brien's is an independent family company and has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955. On interstate moves the Bekins network carries the shipment.
I was so impressed with the way the crew handled and packed each piece of furniture for short term storage. They were polite and professional. I would highly recommend them to anyone planning a move.
Owner's reply
Janet we are so glad to hear that your move was a great success and we sincerely appreciate you providing us with this wonderful review. We will continue to provide you with the best service as we move forward.
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Judy H.
I was so satisfied and impressed with O'Brien. My move went perfectly. If I have another move, it will be O'Brien for sure!!
Owner's reply
WE ARE THRILLED TO HEAR THE MOVE WENT SO WELL!!!! Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to let us know.
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Francie H.
We were referred to O'Brien's Moving and Storage though a friend in Reno. We couldn't be more pleased with the Professionalism and Service. They were quick to set up Luke to come out and give us a quote and scheduled the actual move date right away. Luke was on time for our quote as were the movers on our moving day. All three of the gentlemen who moved us were professional and courteous from start to finish. From the initial phone call to the completion of our move, we felt like we were treated as family. We would definitely use them again and recommend O'Brien's Moving and Storage to our friends in the future.
Owner's reply
Francie, Thank you for this amazing review. The result you have expressed is exactly what we all strive to accomplish. I love that you walked away knowing you are now a part of the O'Brien's family, whenever you need us we are a phone call away! I will let the movers know about the kind words expressed about them, that will be very satisfying for all of them. We will look forward to any referrals you send our way, thank you for the opportunity!
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An estimator visits, walks through everything and gives you a written, itemized estimate.