From the Hill to Gunbarrel, Longmont to Nederland, Louisville to Estes Park — Johnson Storage & Moving has served Boulder County and northern Colorado for 125 years. Local, long-distance, university, mountain, and commercial moves backed by 40,000 sq ft of full-service storage in Longmont.
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Whether you're moving between Boulder neighborhoods, heading up to Nederland, relocating for CU or moving out of state — Johnson handles planning, packing, transport, and storage from our Longmont facility on the Diagonal Highway.
Moving within Boulder County? We serve Boulder, Longmont, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Erie, Niwot, Gunbarrel, Broomfield, and all surrounding communities — with background-checked, drug-tested crews and transparent hourly pricing. Free used boxes when available.
Boulder is one of Colorado's top long-distance departure markets — particularly outbound to the Pacific Northwest, California, Texas, and the Southeast. As a United Van Lines agent, Johnson provides dedicated drivers, full-value protection, and real-time MySite tracking from Boulder County to anywhere in the country.
Nederland, Lyons, Gold Hill, Jamestown, Ward, Allenspark, Eldora, Estes Park — moving to or from Boulder County's mountain communities requires crews who know canyon roads, steep driveways, altitude logistics, and seasonal access windows. This is a Johnson specialty.
Johnson has been moving Boulder County's university community for 125 years. We understand CU Boulder's academic calendar — the August move-in surge, the May transition, faculty relocations mid-semester, and visiting researcher housing cycles. We plan around it so you don't have to.
DOD-approved and experienced with PCS moves from the Rocky Mountain region's military installations. Boulder County also houses significant federal research and national lab personnel — Johnson understands government contractor relocation timelines and documentation requirements.
Downsizing from a Boulder foothills home, transitioning from a Niwot estate, or moving a parent to a Louisville or Lafayette retirement community? Our senior move specialists handle every detail with patience, care, and white-glove professionalism.
Boulder's startup and tech ecosystem is one of the most active in the country. Johnson handles commercial office moves, lab equipment relocation, and startup studio transitions — with after-hours and weekend options to minimize downtime for Pearl Street, Canyon Boulevard, and Flatiron Marketplace businesses.
40,000 sq ft of climate-controlled, full-service storage in Longmont — with direct CO-119 access, an on-site autoloading ramp, and a full-length truck scale for shipments up to 70 ft and 120,000 lbs. More than just residential storage — we're built for commercial and long-distance shipments too.
From our Longmont facility on the Diagonal Highway, Johnson reaches all of Boulder County and extends north to Fort Collins, east to the Carbon Valley communities, and west into the mountain towns along the Peak-to-Peak Highway.
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Boulder has no shortage of moving companies. Most of them couldn't tell you the difference between the Hill and Gunbarrel, or why moving to Nederland in November requires a different plan than moving in June.
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Founded in 1900. Four generations of experience moving families and businesses in Boulder County and across Colorado.
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Our Longmont facility is the largest full-service moving and storage operation in northern Colorado — with truck scale, autoloading ramp, and climate control.
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Premier agent for America's #1 Family Mover — with MySite real-time shipment tracking and a nationwide network covering all 50 states.
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125 years moving Boulder County families, businesses, and the CU Boulder community — with deep local knowledge of every neighborhood, access point, and academic calendar crunch period.
Mountain Move Specialists
Canyon roads, steep driveways, altitude, and seasonal access windows — our crews plan for the conditions that make mountain moves different from any other move type.
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Licensed carrier under USDOT #077949. Your crew and your driver are Johnson employees — you're never handed to a third party.
Boulder's active lifestyle, high real estate turnover, and university rhythm create storage needs that are genuinely unique:
Our Longmont warehouse is purpose-built for more than residential storage. With direct CO-119 access, a 70-foot truck scale rated to 120,000 lbs, and an on-site autoloading ramp, we handle commercial shipments, fleet weighing, and logistics coordination that no other Boulder County storage facility can match.
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Boulder County has more mountain community residents than any other Colorado county outside the ski resort towns. Moving to or from these communities isn't like any other move — and most companies don't know how to plan for it.
Boulder Canyon Road (CO-119) and Fourmile Canyon present narrow switchbacks, blind corners, and significant grade changes for large moving trucks. We assess every canyon move individually — including equipment selection, crew size, and road condition planning before move day.
Nederland sits at 8,236 feet. Moves above timberline require altitude-adjusted crew planning, protection for altitude-sensitive items (wine, certain electronics, instruments), and winter weather contingency plans for late-season or early-season access windows.
Lyons is a growing community with a distinct character — historic downtown buildings with tight access, new construction along the St. Vrain, and a creative/music community that often has specialty items requiring careful handling. We serve Lyons as a primary community, not an afterthought.
Estes Park moves require planning around tourist traffic on US-34 and US-36, peak-season access restrictions near Rocky Mountain National Park, and the unique seasonal patterns of a resort and retirement community. Our crews time Estes moves around traffic windows for efficiency and access.
From historic Mapleton Hill Victorians and Chautauqua cottages to Gunbarrel tech campuses and Nederland mountain homes — our crews understand the access points, parking permits, and character of every Boulder County community.
Boulder has moving challenges that are genuinely different from Denver, Fort Collins, or anywhere else in Colorado. Our crews have navigated them for 125 years.
Boulder's bike-friendly, pedestrian-oriented street design creates real logistical challenges for moving trucks. Many older neighborhoods have limited street parking, narrow alleys, and no loading zones. Our crews assess access before move day — identifying the right parking approach, equipment, and crew size for every property in Boulder's distinct neighborhoods.
Chautauqua, Mapleton Hill, and other historic districts have specific rules about truck access, move windows, and property protection. Many Boulder HOAs also have move-in/move-out fees and advance notice requirements. We handle all coordination so there are no surprises on move day.
Boulder's famous sunshine makes for great moving weather — most of the year. But the foothills location means rapid weather changes, including late-season snow into April and early-season snow in October. Our crews monitor Foothills forecasts and build contingency plans for every mountain and foothills move.
CU Boulder's academic calendar creates two distinct peak move periods in Boulder County — August move-ins and May move-outs — that compress enormous moving demand into very short windows. August is the single busiest month in the county. We recommend booking 6–8 weeks in advance for August moves.
Boulder households have more bikes, ski equipment, climbing gear, kayaks, paddleboards, and outdoor furniture per capita than almost anywhere in the country. Our crews are trained to handle and protect gear collections that would fill a specialty outdoor retailer — and we love packing them right.
Erie, Firestone, Frederick, and the Carbon Valley communities are among Colorado's fastest-growing new construction markets. Builder delays and phased move-in schedules are common — our 40,000 sq ft Longmont storage facility bridges the gap between your current home sale and new home delivery, just minutes away.
Yes. Johnson serves all of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, including Rio Rancho, Corrales, Bernalillo, Los Lunas, Belen, Edgewood, Placitas, and the East Mountains communities. We also regularly serve Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Taos, and communities throughout central and northern New Mexico.
Yes. Johnson has been serving the CU Boulder community for 125 years — faculty relocations, visiting researcher transitions, graduate student moves, and department office relocations are all part of our regular Boulder County work. We plan around CU's academic calendar, particularly the August move-in surge and May transition, which are the two busiest move periods in the county. We recommend booking 6–8 weeks in advance for August moves.
Yes — and this is a genuine Johnson specialty. Boulder Canyon Road, Fourmile Canyon, the St. Vrain Canyon to Lyons, and US-34 to Estes Park all require specific equipment, route planning, and crew experience. We assess every mountain move individually and plan for road conditions, altitude, and seasonal access windows before the day arrives.
Our Longmont facility at 900 S. Sunset Street offers 40,000 square feet of climate-controlled, full-service storage — but it's the operational capabilities that set it apart. We have direct freeway access off CO-119, an on-site autoloading ramp, and a full-length public truck scale that can handle trucks up to 70 feet and 120,000 lbs. This makes us uniquely capable for large commercial shipments, fleet weighing, and logistics coordination that no other Boulder County facility can match.
We are a licensed carrier — not a broker. Johnson Storage & Moving operates under USDOT #077949 as an authorized agent for United Van Lines. We employ our own drivers, moving crews, and packers. You are never handed off to a third-party moving company — the crew that estimates your move is the same company that executes it.
Boulder's peak season runs May through August, heavily driven by CU Boulder's academic calendar — August is the single busiest month as students, faculty, and families all transition simultaneously. We recommend booking 6–8 weeks in advance for August moves and 4–6 weeks for other peak months. Boulder's mild falls and early springs offer excellent moving conditions with more schedule availability and flexibility.
Yes. Boulder's technology and startup ecosystem is one of the most active outside Silicon Valley and Denver's LoDo corridor. Johnson handles commercial office moves, lab equipment relocation, and employee relocation for Boulder County's growing tech sector — including companies in Gunbarrel, the Pearl Street corridor, Canyon Boulevard, and the Flatiron Marketplace. After-hours and weekend service is available to minimize business downtime.
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