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Avatar for Great Moving and Storage Inc
Great Moving and Storage Inc
1416C E Linden Ave
4.84(
100
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Approved Pro
Great Moving and Storage Inc
1416C E Linden Ave
4.84(
100
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
1461 local quotes requested

We specialize in local and long-distance moving services! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Outstanding moving company - from start to finish. Max quickly provided a very competitive quote - 40% below some local movers. Jove estimated at 4.5 hours was completed in 3.5 hours. No last minute up charges or extras that many movers like do. Guys were fast, efficient, and friendly. Highly recommend !!"

Jim M on March 2025

We specialize in local and long-distance moving services! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Outstanding moving company - from start to finish. Max quickly provided a very competitive quote - 40% below some local movers. Jove estimated at 4.5 hours was completed in 3.5 hours. No last minute up charges or extras that many movers like do. Guys were fast, efficient, and friendly. Highly recommend !!"

Jim M on March 2025


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SALS FREIGHT CARRIER LLC
Located In Milford
5.00(
31
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Approved Pro
SALS FREIGHT CARRIER LLC
Located In Milford
5.00(
31
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
43 local quotes requested

We offer high quality moving and delivery service. We will handle any size job with care like they are our own belongings with blanket and stretch wrap. Our company takes care of your move locally or long distance. We may also move within the same building . If you bought an item from a store we can pick it up and delivery it to you same day or the next day. Last minute moving or planned moving its never a problem for us to get your move done.

"Sal and his crew were on time, very thorough and extremely reasonably priced. Went great!"

Mary R on March 2025

We offer high quality moving and delivery service. We will handle any size job with care like they are our own belongings with blanket and stretch wrap. Our company takes care of your move locally or long distance. We may also move within the same building . If you bought an item from a store we can pick it up and delivery it to you same day or the next day. Last minute moving or planned moving its never a problem for us to get your move done.

"Sal and his crew were on time, very thorough and extremely reasonably priced. Went great!"

Mary R on March 2025


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Ample Moving
9 Linden Ave
4.94(
34
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Approved Pro
Ample Moving
9 Linden Ave
4.94(
34
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
271 local quotes requested

New Jersey moving company | Local Moving & Long Distance Moving Services: - Commercial moving service - Residential moving service - Packing services New Jersey Ample Moving company is a full service professional moving company. We are licensed for pick-ups and drop offs anywhere in New Jersey. Our company considered as one of the best in the local and long distance moving companies in New Jersey. We are Licensed and Insured Ample Moving values each and every aspect of the work system. We realize that each individual, must work efficiently to ensure our customers receive the best moving,packing service available. By doing this, we develop and maintain a lasting relationship with our clients and that's one thing we cherish the most.

"It went well"

Gunner A on December 2024

New Jersey moving company | Local Moving & Long Distance Moving Services: - Commercial moving service - Residential moving service - Packing services New Jersey Ample Moving company is a full service professional moving company. We are licensed for pick-ups and drop offs anywhere in New Jersey. Our company considered as one of the best in the local and long distance moving companies in New Jersey. We are Licensed and Insured Ample Moving values each and every aspect of the work system. We realize that each individual, must work efficiently to ensure our customers receive the best moving,packing service available. By doing this, we develop and maintain a lasting relationship with our clients and that's one thing we cherish the most.

"It went well"

Gunner A on December 2024


Avatar for Monroe Moving Pro
Monroe Moving Pro
58 CLINTON RD
4.88(
49
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Approved Pro
Monroe Moving Pro
58 CLINTON RD
4.88(
49
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
361 local quotes requested

Welcome to Monroe Moving Pro ! We started from the ground up in this business, with our founders first working as movers, loading and driving the trucks themselves. They learned every part of the moving process along the way, which helps us understand exactly what our customers need. We're not just another moving company looking to make a quick buck. We want to set the bar high for what a moving company should be. Our team treats every move with a personal touch, ensuring everything goes smoothly and stress-free. Choose us for your next move, and see how we do things differently. We're here to help you move on to the next chapter of your life with ease and confidence.

"Monroe Moving Pro lived up to its rave reviews! Our NJ-SC move was flawless. Jonathan & Thomas: great communication, fair pricing, accommodating. In NJ: Brian's team arrived on time, expertly loaded, inventoried, & wrapped everything thoroughly and meticulously, preventing damage during transit. A fast, strong, respectful, diligent, and friendly crew. Delivery in SC was on schedule; Brian, Steve, & Francisco unloaded 2 packed trucks in 3 hrs! Tremendous team and effort! They we courteous, efficient, and excellent problem-solvers. Long-distance stress? Not with Monroe Moving Pro. Worth every penny. Dependable, reliable, honest–their truck slogans are true. Highly recommend! Trustworthy & admirable service. Our praise was hard-earned and well-deserved!"

David S A on April 2025

Welcome to Monroe Moving Pro ! We started from the ground up in this business, with our founders first working as movers, loading and driving the trucks themselves. They learned every part of the moving process along the way, which helps us understand exactly what our customers need. We're not just another moving company looking to make a quick buck. We want to set the bar high for what a moving company should be. Our team treats every move with a personal touch, ensuring everything goes smoothly and stress-free. Choose us for your next move, and see how we do things differently. We're here to help you move on to the next chapter of your life with ease and confidence.

"Monroe Moving Pro lived up to its rave reviews! Our NJ-SC move was flawless. Jonathan & Thomas: great communication, fair pricing, accommodating. In NJ: Brian's team arrived on time, expertly loaded, inventoried, & wrapped everything thoroughly and meticulously, preventing damage during transit. A fast, strong, respectful, diligent, and friendly crew. Delivery in SC was on schedule; Brian, Steve, & Francisco unloaded 2 packed trucks in 3 hrs! Tremendous team and effort! They we courteous, efficient, and excellent problem-solvers. Long-distance stress? Not with Monroe Moving Pro. Worth every penny. Dependable, reliable, honest–their truck slogans are true. Highly recommend! Trustworthy & admirable service. Our praise was hard-earned and well-deserved!"

David S A on April 2025


Avatar for Liberty Moving & Storage, Agent for United Vanlines
Liberty Moving & Storage, Agent for United Vanlines
350 Moreland Rd
4.62(
103
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Approved Pro
Liberty Moving & Storage, Agent for United Vanlines
350 Moreland Rd
4.62(
103
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
145 local quotes requested
86 years of experience

In 1939, Michael Federico started Liberty Moving on Liberty Ave. in Jamaica, NY. He wanted to offer local residents an honest and reliable company to handle the stressful process of moving. Now in our third generation, in an industry where so many companies come and go, Liberty Moving and Storage has withstood the test of time. Our core set of values: honesty, integrity, and reliability. No tricks. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. An agent for United Van Lines, the #1 mover in the world, mover for 420 of the top Fortune 500 companies. We perform 47% of long-distance, local moves, and international moves industry-wide every year. If you're looking for a guaranteed result, professional moving experts with an average of 25 years of experience each and a company around for 85 years, and someone who will be frugal for you; then come see why we are the #1 mover. (800) 640-4487 ext 1 or sales@libertymoving.com

"PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY!!!! I hired them for a personal move from NYC to Putnam County and they will sell you the stars and moons and claim to be the best in the business. Steve Eschebauer booked the move for us and Mary Purcell coordinate the local move. Once the movers arrived, it was clear to us that it would be enough man power to handle the move. The movers SEVERELY DAMAGED OUR BED BEYOND REPAIR. I submitted a claim to get some kind of compensation and because I didn't purchase extra insurance, the company will only refund you $.60 per lb. My bed is a $3,000+ bed and they offered to refund me $180 which was ridiculous. They want you to purchase extra insurance which costs almost the same amount of the actual move. Although Mary offered to help with this problem, the ultimate solution was to send a repair company to "fix" the bed by putting some nails through it. But truth be told, the bed is no longer the same and we are out both a bed and descent amount refund to be able to purchase another one. And to add salt to the wound, they emailed us to say that the bed was reapaired to our satisfaction when in reality the bed is broken beyond repair!!! This company is IRRESPONSIBLE and doesn't care whether your goods are damaged or not after they get paid! THEY ARE HORRIBLE AND I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY EVEN TO MY WORST ENEMY! SAVE YOURSELF A HEADACHE AND GO ELSEWHERE FOR YOUR MOVE!!"

Joanna D on November 2024

In 1939, Michael Federico started Liberty Moving on Liberty Ave. in Jamaica, NY. He wanted to offer local residents an honest and reliable company to handle the stressful process of moving. Now in our third generation, in an industry where so many companies come and go, Liberty Moving and Storage has withstood the test of time. Our core set of values: honesty, integrity, and reliability. No tricks. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. An agent for United Van Lines, the #1 mover in the world, mover for 420 of the top Fortune 500 companies. We perform 47% of long-distance, local moves, and international moves industry-wide every year. If you're looking for a guaranteed result, professional moving experts with an average of 25 years of experience each and a company around for 85 years, and someone who will be frugal for you; then come see why we are the #1 mover. (800) 640-4487 ext 1 or sales@libertymoving.com

"PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY!!!! I hired them for a personal move from NYC to Putnam County and they will sell you the stars and moons and claim to be the best in the business. Steve Eschebauer booked the move for us and Mary Purcell coordinate the local move. Once the movers arrived, it was clear to us that it would be enough man power to handle the move. The movers SEVERELY DAMAGED OUR BED BEYOND REPAIR. I submitted a claim to get some kind of compensation and because I didn't purchase extra insurance, the company will only refund you $.60 per lb. My bed is a $3,000+ bed and they offered to refund me $180 which was ridiculous. They want you to purchase extra insurance which costs almost the same amount of the actual move. Although Mary offered to help with this problem, the ultimate solution was to send a repair company to "fix" the bed by putting some nails through it. But truth be told, the bed is no longer the same and we are out both a bed and descent amount refund to be able to purchase another one. And to add salt to the wound, they emailed us to say that the bed was reapaired to our satisfaction when in reality the bed is broken beyond repair!!! This company is IRRESPONSIBLE and doesn't care whether your goods are damaged or not after they get paid! THEY ARE HORRIBLE AND I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY EVEN TO MY WORST ENEMY! SAVE YOURSELF A HEADACHE AND GO ELSEWHERE FOR YOUR MOVE!!"

Joanna D on November 2024


Avatar for Optimum Moving
Optimum Moving
201 West Passaic Street
4.86(
49
)
Approved Pro
Optimum Moving
201 West Passaic Street
4.86(
49
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
93 local quotes requested

Optimum Moving, LLC is the tristate area's most trusted moving company. Featuring a team of expertly trained professional New Jersey movers, Optimum Moving handles the most delicate of tasks with ease. Don't compromise the safety of your belongings - hire Optimum Moving today! Optimum Moving is a fully insured, licensed moving company with over 20 years of experience.

"They were wonderful! Very professional and efficient."

Anne F on July 2024

Optimum Moving, LLC is the tristate area's most trusted moving company. Featuring a team of expertly trained professional New Jersey movers, Optimum Moving handles the most delicate of tasks with ease. Don't compromise the safety of your belongings - hire Optimum Moving today! Optimum Moving is a fully insured, licensed moving company with over 20 years of experience.

"They were wonderful! Very professional and efficient."

Anne F on July 2024


Avatar for Moving of America
Moving of America
395 Broad Avenue
4.65(
136
)
Approved Pro
Moving of America
395 Broad Avenue
4.65(
136
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
204 local quotes requested

Since 2007 Moving of America has been well known in the moving industry for its famous pledge of all-inclusive rates. We are experienced and knowledgeable like no other, and understand the importance and complexity of moving. Our trained, professional workforce and high-quality equipment ensure a seamless move. We appreciate you and value your belongings. We believe that anyone deserves to be happy, especially when moving.

"Worst Moving Experience Ever – A Complete Scam business Beware of the dirty tricks used by this moving company: 1. Deliberate Delays to Increase Charges – The movers idled and wasted time, dragging out the job to charge more by the hour. 2. Extortion for Additional Payments – They held our furniture hostage, threatening to cancel the job on moving day and demanding extra payments before downloading furnitures 3. Absurd Excuses – traffic cause delays, claimed we had "too many" boxes not listed in the inventory (such a joke, all quoted companies said boxes do not matter), and using the elevator for moving causing delay(WT*?); Furniture wrapping—something other moving companies all do—cost time. All the excuses they can imagine to waste more time. 4. Abusive Customer Service – When we called the office to report the delays, they yelled at us, interrupted, do not let us speak, and even hung up. Later, we were harassed with repeated calls. 5. Poor Furniture Assembly – They left our bed frame and office desk wobbly and unstable. See the pictures below for proof. We have used four different moving companies before and obtained quotes from four others for this move. Every other mover completed our moving in six hours for a local move. All the quotes we received estimated the job would take six hours. However, this company wasted four hours just loading the truck while demanding full payment above the agreed price. They deliberately m overcharged us. This was essentially a gangster-style, robbery-like moving experience. The movers arrived significantly late, frequently disappeared during the job. When we called the office to report their laziness and inefficiency, they threatened to cancel the job and unload all our furniture after 3.5 hours—when 90% of it was already loaded onto the truck! Then they hung up on us. Later, we were bombarded with harassing calls. On-site, the staff also threatened to cancel the job in front of our neighbors. Fortunately, the entire building know their behavior and will never book them in the future. This was an absolute nightmare. Imagine having your moving job canceled on moving day, especially when you’re busy and stressed, your lease has ended, your cleaning is scheduled, and your leasing office is closely monitoring your move-out. After being hung up on and begging them not to cancel, they demanded extra payments not included in the contract, holding our belongings hostage at the destination. To make things worse, the furniture they assembled was so wobbly we had to hire a handyman to fix it. We know what hard-working and efficient movers look like—we’ve hired them before! We have never been threatened with job cancellation, forced to pay extra before completion, or left with unstable furnitures! The person named Joey was the ringleader of this scam—yelling, interrupting, threatening, and pretending to be hard-working before we signed the contract. Such experience deserved to be reported to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and filed a detailed scam complaint. This company doesn’t make friends in business; they make enemies on purpose. Moving of America delivered the worst quality of service and customer experience for sure! We sincerely hope no family ever experiences what we went through by Moving of America"

Luye L on February 2025

Since 2007 Moving of America has been well known in the moving industry for its famous pledge of all-inclusive rates. We are experienced and knowledgeable like no other, and understand the importance and complexity of moving. Our trained, professional workforce and high-quality equipment ensure a seamless move. We appreciate you and value your belongings. We believe that anyone deserves to be happy, especially when moving.

"Worst Moving Experience Ever – A Complete Scam business Beware of the dirty tricks used by this moving company: 1. Deliberate Delays to Increase Charges – The movers idled and wasted time, dragging out the job to charge more by the hour. 2. Extortion for Additional Payments – They held our furniture hostage, threatening to cancel the job on moving day and demanding extra payments before downloading furnitures 3. Absurd Excuses – traffic cause delays, claimed we had "too many" boxes not listed in the inventory (such a joke, all quoted companies said boxes do not matter), and using the elevator for moving causing delay(WT*?); Furniture wrapping—something other moving companies all do—cost time. All the excuses they can imagine to waste more time. 4. Abusive Customer Service – When we called the office to report the delays, they yelled at us, interrupted, do not let us speak, and even hung up. Later, we were harassed with repeated calls. 5. Poor Furniture Assembly – They left our bed frame and office desk wobbly and unstable. See the pictures below for proof. We have used four different moving companies before and obtained quotes from four others for this move. Every other mover completed our moving in six hours for a local move. All the quotes we received estimated the job would take six hours. However, this company wasted four hours just loading the truck while demanding full payment above the agreed price. They deliberately m overcharged us. This was essentially a gangster-style, robbery-like moving experience. The movers arrived significantly late, frequently disappeared during the job. When we called the office to report their laziness and inefficiency, they threatened to cancel the job and unload all our furniture after 3.5 hours—when 90% of it was already loaded onto the truck! Then they hung up on us. Later, we were bombarded with harassing calls. On-site, the staff also threatened to cancel the job in front of our neighbors. Fortunately, the entire building know their behavior and will never book them in the future. This was an absolute nightmare. Imagine having your moving job canceled on moving day, especially when you’re busy and stressed, your lease has ended, your cleaning is scheduled, and your leasing office is closely monitoring your move-out. After being hung up on and begging them not to cancel, they demanded extra payments not included in the contract, holding our belongings hostage at the destination. To make things worse, the furniture they assembled was so wobbly we had to hire a handyman to fix it. We know what hard-working and efficient movers look like—we’ve hired them before! We have never been threatened with job cancellation, forced to pay extra before completion, or left with unstable furnitures! The person named Joey was the ringleader of this scam—yelling, interrupting, threatening, and pretending to be hard-working before we signed the contract. Such experience deserved to be reported to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and filed a detailed scam complaint. This company doesn’t make friends in business; they make enemies on purpose. Moving of America delivered the worst quality of service and customer experience for sure! We sincerely hope no family ever experiences what we went through by Moving of America"

Luye L on February 2025


Avatar for Zip To Zip Moving
Zip To Zip Moving
58 Jacobus Ave
4.97(
266
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Approved Pro
Zip To Zip Moving
58 Jacobus Ave
4.97(
266
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers
1618 local quotes requested

We do perform Stress Free local and long distance moving for household and corporate moves. · Competitive Pricing with clear fee structure with no hidden changes · Strong, intelligent experienced movers to take care of heavy lifting · Secured storage availability · Large Supply of Packing Materials · No Fuel Surcharges · No Sales Tax · No extra fees for flights of stairs, working weekends or even long distance carrying

"The guys came in and did a great job. The wrapped everything very well and were quick at getting things in the truck and to the new home. I will use them in the future."

Kevin S on April 2025

We do perform Stress Free local and long distance moving for household and corporate moves. · Competitive Pricing with clear fee structure with no hidden changes · Strong, intelligent experienced movers to take care of heavy lifting · Secured storage availability · Large Supply of Packing Materials · No Fuel Surcharges · No Sales Tax · No extra fees for flights of stairs, working weekends or even long distance carrying

"The guys came in and did a great job. The wrapped everything very well and were quick at getting things in the truck and to the new home. I will use them in the future."

Kevin S on April 2025


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Dumbo Moving & Storage Inc
15 N Oxford St
3.78(
72
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Approved Pro
Dumbo Moving & Storage Inc
15 N Oxford St
3.78(
72
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
318 local quotes requested
19 years of experience

New York City Moving at Brooklyn Prices. We offer guaranteed price moving quotes and free wardrobe boxes with your local move. Business opened in 2006 in our office in Dumbo, Brooklyn.

"Their price was the best and I was skeptical after reading other reviews where people said they increased the price upon arrival. I inquired about this and my sales rep said this is usually for additional items not included in the quote, which makes sense. As I was packing I called Aaron to add things so there were no surprises at the cost of my move. The guys showed up on time and drove my furniture to my elderly parents' house in Delaware, where they kindly set up the bed at no extra charge. Aaron was wonderful and responsive the whole time. Will definitely be using them again and highly recommend."

Nicolle H on September 2024

New York City Moving at Brooklyn Prices. We offer guaranteed price moving quotes and free wardrobe boxes with your local move. Business opened in 2006 in our office in Dumbo, Brooklyn.

"Their price was the best and I was skeptical after reading other reviews where people said they increased the price upon arrival. I inquired about this and my sales rep said this is usually for additional items not included in the quote, which makes sense. As I was packing I called Aaron to add things so there were no surprises at the cost of my move. The guys showed up on time and drove my furniture to my elderly parents' house in Delaware, where they kindly set up the bed at no extra charge. Aaron was wonderful and responsive the whole time. Will definitely be using them again and highly recommend."

Nicolle H on September 2024


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Certified Relocation Solutions, LLC
160 JOHNSON AVE
4.90(
10
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Approved Pro
Certified Relocation Solutions, LLC
160 JOHNSON AVE
4.90(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
87 local quotes requested

From residential to commercial and everything in between, CertifyMyMove is ready to assist you in your transition. We have the committed staff and experience needed to take you where you need to go. CertifyMyMove is a division of Certified Relocation Services LLC. We are a fully licensed and insured NJ based moving company. We are in full compliance with all NJ Consumer Affairs (NJ-CA), as well as Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (DOT) rules and regulations.

"The efforts of the movers who packed up my home went well; After speaking to Eli, I opted for the services that grouped my items for an interstate move, that stated items would arrive between 8-10 business days of the earliest move in date; after giving the date, it required several calls to coordinate the actual day. The second set of movers arrived at the appointed time then angled for a tip stating that there was an elevator charge of $300 (would it have been better to use the stairs to a 4th floor apt). Two small incidents with the move in-2 pieces of furniture were damaged, which I filed with the moving company, 3 months later no word on that claim, and, the movers failed to wash their hands after using my bathroom. Going forward, To have better control over the delivery and quality of work of the move effort, on both ends, I found it easier to coordinate the 3 phases of packing, moving and unpacking on my own; and hopefully I will see the funds from the insurance claim."

Anne M on April 2025

From residential to commercial and everything in between, CertifyMyMove is ready to assist you in your transition. We have the committed staff and experience needed to take you where you need to go. CertifyMyMove is a division of Certified Relocation Services LLC. We are a fully licensed and insured NJ based moving company. We are in full compliance with all NJ Consumer Affairs (NJ-CA), as well as Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (DOT) rules and regulations.

"The efforts of the movers who packed up my home went well; After speaking to Eli, I opted for the services that grouped my items for an interstate move, that stated items would arrive between 8-10 business days of the earliest move in date; after giving the date, it required several calls to coordinate the actual day. The second set of movers arrived at the appointed time then angled for a tip stating that there was an elevator charge of $300 (would it have been better to use the stairs to a 4th floor apt). Two small incidents with the move in-2 pieces of furniture were damaged, which I filed with the moving company, 3 months later no word on that claim, and, the movers failed to wash their hands after using my bathroom. Going forward, To have better control over the delivery and quality of work of the move effort, on both ends, I found it easier to coordinate the 3 phases of packing, moving and unpacking on my own; and hopefully I will see the funds from the insurance claim."

Anne M on April 2025

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Moving services FAQs

Before hiring a moving company to help you with your move, there are a few things you will want to ask, including: 

  • Is there anything your company won’t move? 

  • Does workers’ compensation cover the crew?

  • Will you disassemble and reassemble the furniture? 

  • Are there packing restrictions?

  • Can you guarantee my delivery date?

  • Can you provide references? 

  • What do you charge extra for?

  • What is your cancellation policy?

Moving insurance helps protect your belongings from damage or loss during the moving process. This policy can help reimburse you either part of or the total amount of your belongings that become damaged during the moving process. Moving insurance has three main options: full value protection, released value protection, and third-party or separate liability coverage. Speak with your moving company to determine what is covered under each policy and their cost to determine the best fit for your needs. 

The average cost to hire movers is between $920 and $2,530 for local moves and $2,700 to $10,000 for long-distance moves. The number of movers you need, the total mileage you’re moving, your moving date, and ease of access to your home all factor into the bottom line. 

For example, if you only need one or two movers, you can expect to pay $25 to $50 an hour. However, if you need four or more movers, that charge increases to $100 to $200 an hour. Moving specialty items, like a piano or large aquarium, will incur additional charges.

In the world of professional moving, moves are broken up into two categories—a local move and a long-distance move. A local move is anything considered under 100 miles, regardless if you’re crossing over state lines. A long-distance move is anything over 100 miles, even if you stay in the same state or location.

If you’re hiring movers to help with your move, there are a few things that you can do ahead of time to set yourself (and the moving company) up for success.

  • Donate or sell items ahead of time to lessen the amount to move

  • Alert your neighbors (or apartment management) of the move so they can plan for the moving truck to arrive

  • Pack your belongings securely ahead of your moving date

  • Disconnect any appliances prior to the moving date

  • Clear a path for the movers to move freely inside your home 

  • Dispose of hazardous materials

  • Discuss with your moving coordinator where to unload the boxes

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