50 Employees. No subs. Cost is determined by flat & hourly rates. Travel charges will apply. Ask about Angie’s List discount.
It all started some thirty years ago when our own John Healey founded a fledgling moving and storage company. Today, that company has grown into the full service moving industry leader, Big John's Moving Inc., a thriving business with the capacity to dispatch fully insured crews, day and night, to residences, offices, factories and warehouses.
Came for in home estimate for 2 bedroom apartment, overestimated 30 boxes and an additional $750 more than I ended up paying for an excellent mover.
Description of Work: Moving from NYC to Philadelphia
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
Jennifer W.
03/2010
5.0
moving companies
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They were SO friendly, accommodating, energetic, and amazingly efficient. All of my furniture was moved with care and so well. They made sure to be neat and organized while they were bringing things in. I would recommend them to absolutely anyone!
Description of Work: I spoke with them and they quickly came over for an estimate. Then they came to pack on one day and move on the next day.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
Laura H.
01/2010
5.0
moving companies
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I've used Big John's for all my moves within New York City (and I move a fair amount). They're probably not the cheapest you'll find, but they do a great job and it's worth it to know you're hiring a company that knows what it's doing. They show up on time, don't break anything, and the moving crews have always been courteous and professional. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Big John's moved our (large) one-bedroom apartment.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
Kathleen W.
10/2009
5.0
moving companies
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The experience was wonderful. They were fabulous, prompt, professional and cheerful. The price was good. They packaged my oil paintings beautifully. They drove some furniture upstate and that worked perfectly. We liked them very much.
Description of Work: I hired them to move my contents to the new apartment.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Katherine M.
09/2009
5.0
moving companies
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Overall this was a great experience. The men were extremely polite and professional and wanted to do a good job. When they needed to bring a 4th guy to help move and pack, the owner told he that he would provide the extra manpower at no cost. The final price came in higher than expected because the initial estimate was low, and John made it right by refunding more money than I expected. I appreciated how polite and helpful the men were, and John's responsiveness to keep his customers happy. I would definitely recommend this moving company and plan to use them in the future.
Description of Work: Moved 12 blocks in Manhattan. They packed the furniture and other breakable items.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
IAN L.
09/2009
5.0
moving companies
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They arrived on time. Did a great job quickly. Handled everything with great care. Items i had to take apart to move in thay got out without having to dismantle saving at least an hour on the move.
Description of Work: John moved the contents of my 1 br apt in Manhattan to Jersey City.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$621
Dana W.
08/2009
5.0
moving companies
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Overall, the experience was pretty amazing. They were really courteous and responsive. From the moment they gave me the estimate, to the moment they revised the estimate to match a competitor's price, to the moment when they hauled heavy and giant items very very carefully through my building and home. They were discrete, professional and I would recommend them hands down to anyone doing a small or big move. I have been dealing with many contractors and businesses during my move (plumbers, roofers, floors, cabinet makers etc) and these guys rate at the very top of the pile, making my life EASY during a stressful time. I can't say enough good things about them! I wouldn't have believed that movers could do such a good and thorough job. they did.
Description of Work: They moved me from one elevator apartment to a 3rd floor walkup in a VERY tight cornered brownstone.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Kelly B.
08/2009
5.0
moving companies
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Big Johns was prompt, courtious and professional. The experience started with an in home estimate that ended up being very accurate. My husband and I did not finish packing in time and Big Johns did a great job of getting things boxed up and moved out. They worked h****** a very hot day and under move in conditions that were not ideal (the service entrance in our new apartment was narrow and steep). I would recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Packing and moving.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
Michael B.
03/2009
1.0
moving companies
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When I complained, the management was rude and dismissive, saying I had taken too long to complain (even though I couldn't have had any idea what they did until there was a problem). They also said I couldn't prove it was their crew that caused the problem. Maybe I can't prove it, but that's not how you treat a customer.
Description of Work: The move seemed fine, but the crew did not put the bed back properly. Out of 50 screws needed for the baseboards that support the mattress, they put back about 10. But they placed them out so that the bed seemed fine for a while. A couple of months later the mattress was unstable and almost collapsed with me on it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Petra R.
01/2009
5.0
moving companies
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Their price was within the other prices we looked in to. They were on time and professional. They were very good, and we were happy with the results.
Description of Work: They moved us within New York City to our new apartment.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Anton H.
10/2008
5.0
moving companies
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Excellent from start to finish. Timely, professional, competent.
Description of Work: This is the third time we have used Big John's and the experience has been excellent all three times. They arrive on time, the workers are very professional and competent, and the pricing is very reasonable. Highly recommended.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
irene M.
10/2008
5.0
moving companies
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They were nice and professional. This estimate was reasonable. They were good at call backs and being responsive. I wouldn't hesitate with going with them to do the job.
Description of Work: They came in and gave me an estimate.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Elizabeth R.
08/2008
5.0
moving companies
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I was very pleased with them. They lived up to their high rating on Angie's List. My things arrived with no breakage and they arrived when they said they would and they were able to get everything in very quickly with four guys. They were very pleasant and a very comfortable experience.
Description of Work: They moved all of my things from New York to my present home and helped wrap some things.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,300
Catherine C.
08/2008
5.0
moving companies
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My experience with Big John's Moving was pleasant and easy from the time I first used the company's website to the point when I phoned the company to say that I would not be using its services. The only reason I did not use Big John's is that I found another, smaller, company recommended to me by friends which would cost just a bit more than half of what Big John's Moving would have cost me. However, if the smaller, more affordable company had not come so well recommended to me by friends, I would have been very happy using Big John's Moving and expect that I would have been as pleased with the move itself as I was with the process of getting an estimate from Big John's. I appreciate that Big John's called me the same day I requested an estimate, that the company was willing to work with me so that I could try to accomplish as much of the estimate process over the phone, and that it provided useful information to guide my move and my decision-making process about choosing a mover. Each person I spoke to or met with at Big John's was professional, patient, polite, and able to answer all of my questions. Each of these encounters gave me great confidence in the quality of the company's work and its attention to detail.
Description of Work: I used Big John's Moving's website to request an estimate for my move of a 2-bedroom apartment from one borough in NYC to another. Big John's called me the same day and gave me an estimate over the phone. The estimate over the phone is a preliminary estimate to help the customer gauge whether he/she wants to get an on-site estimate, which is more accurate. I was impressed with Big John's response and ability to answer my questions, so I scheduled an on-site visit with one of the company's "estimators." The estimator arrived at the scheduled time later that week, walked through my apartment, explained the estimate process, the unexpected events that could increase the estimate, and the scope of the guarantee on the range of the estimate.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
ANITA O.
08/2008
5.0
moving companies
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I had used Big John's first in the 1990's for a local NYC move and then again in 2001 for a long distance move, and they were always great, the staff is friendly, professional and calming with good humor on that most stressful event. I called them again this year for a local move in Manhattan and this time moved without moral support from friends and family, due to schedules. From the estimate process with Nick and the on site move day experience with Jessie and Francisco, the move went flawlessly. They were great, on time, under budget and all the time pleasant and nice and so careful with my possessions. They also filled the role of keeping me calm as my "life" got packed up and moved. They made the day go smoothly and there was no damage or any challenges with getting my move completed. I will use them again and strongly recommend them as a reputable company who maintains their business model consistently over the years.
Description of Work: I recently moved (July 2008) from a NYC apartment to another NYC apartment.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$935
Jordan M.
06/2008
4.0
moving companies
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They were prompt and fast. One thing I did not expect is that they charged me for transit to my first apartment and so it ended up costing more than I had anticipated.
Description of Work: They moved me across town to a new apartment.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
STELLA P.
11/2007
4.0
moving companies
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The guys were great. I was amazed at the stuff they were able to carry. They packed up things I didn't pack (charged me of course) and did a very good job.
Description of Work: Moved from two bedroom coop to house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
William R.
11/2007
5.0
moving companies
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Excellent job. Very professional. They were friendly and easy to work with and final charges came in under quote.
Description of Work: Moved us approximately 10 blocks from old apartment to new.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
Lisa G.
10/2007
5.0
moving companies
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I was very happy with Big John's. Everyone I dealt with seemed to honestly want to make my move go more smoothly and keep the cost down. The estimate was very accurate and they were very accommodating when my needs changed closer to moving day. Everyone was very professional. The movers were on time and most importantly, all my belongings arrived in one piece. I would recommend them.
Description of Work: Moved boxes and furniture from a one bedroom apartment to another apartment 10-15 minutes away.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
susan S.
08/2007
5.0
moving companies
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The move went very smoothly. It had been arranged on just several days' notice which really worked for us.The men arrived right on time. (Several confirmation calls had been received prior to the move.) The whole process took less than 1 1/2 hours. We were required to pay for a minimum of 2 hours plus an additional 1-1/4 hour for travel time. Payment had to be in cash or by bank check. The movers were courteous and professional.
Description of Work: A queen size sofa bed was moved from one borough in New York to another. Both places were apartments in elevator buildings.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$320
Pamela F.
07/2007
5.0
moving companies
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I would call this company very honorable. They guarantee you that if your bill winds up being thirty percent more than what they estimate initially, they will refund your money. They did that for me. They had underestimated the price of my move. I think they thought since I had an apartment, I would not have as much stuff as I did. They did refund my money though and boy was that honest. I referred them to my sister since they were so honest with me. I tell people they are great.
Description of Work: Big John's moved me from my one bedroom apartment in Manhattan to my new home in West Chester. It was a move that is about twenty five miles. They made several stops for me along the way. My move required one moving truck that was very large. They both boxed and moved my items for me. My move cost over five thousand dollars but I care not to divulge specific pricing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
SUZANNE S.
07/2007
5.0
moving companies
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Overall, they did a very good job. There was nothing broken and the price was lower than other places that I called.
Description of Work: I had them help me pack up my 1200 square foot apartment and then move me 3 blocks to another apartment. I did purchase the boxes from them and they did move all of the furniture as well.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
NAN H.
05/2007
5.0
moving companies, storage units
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I thought they did a very good job. There was nothing broken! The workers did show up to the move on time and they delivered the items on time. They came prepared with enough tie down ropes and other supplies to ensure the safety of my things during the move. There were four people doing the work.
Description of Work: I had them move my belongings, which included boxes and furniture, from my existing home to a storage unit and then to my new home. It was a total distance of about 20 miles. I did all of the packing myself and they did not any provide boxes. There was eight rooms worth of furniture and boxes that got moved.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
STEVEN R.
10/2006
5.0
moving companies
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The workers were prompt, polite, and more careful with our stuff than I would have been if I had moved it. They worked quickly and efficiently, and the final price was below the estimate. We were very pleased with our experience and would use them again without hesitation.
Description of Work: They moved our belongings from a 1BR apartment to a home in Westchester County.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
KRISTIN K.
09/2006
5.0
moving companies
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They were fantastic every step of the way! This is the 4th time we've used Big John's in 12 years, and I've gladly referred them to many other people during this time. They are experienced, knowledgeable, prompt, and polite. The final price even came in below the estimate! Another mover I contacted never called back. The phone staff, the estimator and the packers/movers were all true professionals. They made my moving day far less stressful than it could have been!
Description of Work: Packing up a two-bedroom apartment and moving to a new location. The packing was done in less than a day, and the move took place the following day (from one apartment in Manhattan to another).
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FAQ
Big Johns Moving Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Yes, Big Johns Moving Inc offers free project estimates.
No, Big Johns Moving Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Big Johns Moving Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Big Johns Moving Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, Big Johns Moving Inc does not offer warranties.
Big Johns Moving Inc offers the following services: Moving. Piano moving. Storage. Packing services