Where is Emerald Hills?
In the hills just west of Redwood City, between the city and Interstate 280, with Woodside to the south and west. It is unincorporated San Mateo County, not part of Redwood City, though homes use Redwood City mailing addresses in ZIP 94062. Census maps call the area Emerald Lake Hills.
Jefferson Avenue and Farm Hill Boulevard are the main roads up from Redwood City, and Interstate 280 runs along the western side.
What are the homes like?
Single-family houses on hillside lots, in a wide mix of styles and sizes. Some sit level with the road; many sit above it with a steep driveway, or below it with steps down to the door. Split levels, decks and stairs inside the house are common.
Can a full-size truck reach my house?
Jefferson Avenue and Farm Hill Boulevard take a full-size truck without trouble. Off them, many lanes are tight: one car wide in places, no sidewalk, blind curves and no turnaround at the end. Some houses are reached by a private road or a driveway shared with neighbors. We look at the address first, then decide between a smaller truck and a shuttle from the nearest level pull-out.
Who handles parking and the roads?
Because Emerald Hills is unincorporated, its public roads are San Mateo County roads rather than Redwood City streets. Most moves here never need a curb reservation at all. The truck stands in the driveway or on a wide shoulder, positioned so neighbors, delivery vans and fire engines can still get by.
What should I tell you when booking?
Three things help most: whether the house sits above or below the road, roughly how far it is from where a truck can stop to your front door, and which items are unusually heavy, such as a piano, a gun safe or a home gym. Clearing your own cars out of the driveway before the crew arrives saves time too.
Does it take longer than a move in town?
Often a little, because the truck may park farther away and the carry includes grades and stairs. We account for that when sizing the crew, so the extra walking is shared among more hands.
