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Best moving companies and movers in Queens, NY 2024
Whether you're moving locally or long-distance to or from Queens, NY, we can help find the best moving company for you.
Every move is unique, and the company that helps you into your new home needs to be a good fit for the job. With so many options in a city like New York, finding the right mover can be daunting. To that end, we did the difficult work to identify the best moving companies in Queens, N.Y. All the companies on our list operate in Queens, N.Y.; however, some are based in New Jersey.
Examining all the moving companies in the area, we used tens of thousands of user reviews and our own interviews to produce this list of the top 10 best moving companies that service Queens. Our custom ranking algorithm takes 14 weighted scoring criteria into account and evaluates each business on its positive reviews, licenses and accreditation. We reached out to the best companies to gather price details, learn about their histories, and find out what makes them the best movers.
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Table of contents
Quick overview
Roadway Moving
Best overall
Great Movers
Best value
Vector Moving
Best tri-state movers
Get There Moving
Best local mover
Gentle Giant Moving Company
Best for customer care
Top 10 moving companies in Queens, N.Y.
1) Roadway Moving
With more than three thousand customer reviews across Google, Angi and Yelp, Roadway Moving achieved near-perfect scores. Operating out of multiple U.S. states, Roadway Moving offers its services across the five New York boroughs, including full packing and unpacking, storage, assembly and disassembly, and furniture disposal options.
Fully licensed and insured to operate in the Big Apple, Roadway Moving offers a thorough quote system that can involve building a full home inventory and scheduling a virtual walk-through. Speaking to Yahoo Local, Anne Marquette, a senior relocation consultant for Roadway Moving, shared the importance of a thorough list of all the items being moved as "what's in your three-bedroom home might be completely different than the next person's three-bedroom home." Roadway Moving's use of a flat fee accounts for your comprehensive inventory and aims to avoid an hourly rate that might work against customers living in such a built-up metropolitan area, Marquette says.
The company wouldn't provide a specific price estimate for our moving scenario without a virtual walkthrough, but our range estimate from others who have used the service is between $1,200 and $1,500 for a typical two-bedroom apartment.
[I] was looking at a few different options when moving before going with the Roadway and [they] DID NOT disappoint! We had a lot of marble pieces, glassware, and weirdly shaped furniture, but the movers efficiently disassembled everything and packed very carefully. Nothing got broken or dented; everything was in absolutely perfect shape when we arrived and they unpacked and put everything together in a new place. All movers had a fantastic attitude and made the process stress free and enjoyable for us. We just watched in awe at how fast and skillfully they did their job. Highly recommend! - Ulia Aliyeva, Google Reviews (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
To lock in your move day, Roadway Moving charges a deposit of 10% of your quote. This can lead to a higher deposit than other companies that charge a flat fee. In addition to moving, Roadway also provides storage options and can assist with delicate moves, such as large pianos, valuable artwork and pool tables.
Roadway Moving is accredited by the Better Business Bureau and has an A+ rating. It has had 12 complaints in the last three years with two being closed in the past year. Compared to other ranked companies on this list, this is not too high of a number. All movers for Roadway Moving have been background-checked.
Contact Roadway Moving by calling 212-812-5240 or visiting its website to get a free quote.
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Roadway Moving is our pick for the best moving company in Queens. It has near-perfect scores from thousands of customer reviews, and while the quote process is more complicated than usual you can rest assured it will be accurate. The deposit, however, is higher than most other companies on this list.
- Offers storage
- Reasonable pricing
- Thorough estimates
- Excellent ratings on Google and Yelp
- Difficult to obtain a specific price quote
- Deposit is pricier than average
2) NJ & NYC Great Moving & Storage
Serving New Jersey and New York City, Great Movers is our second pick on the list. With a five-star rating on Yelp, and 4.9 stars out of five on Google and Angi, Great Movers has received glowing feedback. The owners have been working in the moving industry for 25 years, and in 2011 they took that experience to start their own company: Great Movers.
Great Movers runs regular training sessions for all staff and new employees are trained to safely lift and manage all the requirements of taking care of your belongings. When the crew arrives, they'll load and unload the truck, assist with the disassembly of basic furniture, and dismount A/C units and TVs. However, they will not remount those units in your new home. Great Movers offers an in-house bin rental and pickup service once you're done with them. These plastic boxes can hold three cubic feet of storage and can be dropped off at your home 10 days before your move and picked up 10 days after it. Additionally, they can provide longer-term storage, these items can be deposited during your move and then dropped off again at a more convenient time - perfect if you have a multi-stage move.
For Yahoo Local's two-bedroom apartment quote, Great Movers was one of the lowest quotes offered at $989 for a three-person crew and truck. They take a flat $100 deposit fee and charge an additional 5% if you pay using a credit card.
Do it. Higher [sic] the movers!! but most importantly higher [sic] THESE movers! Incredible from start to finish! I spent the move playing with my kids in our new home while our items were well cared for and placed where needed. It was an unbelievable moving experience. We had zero stress moving and couldn’t be more thankful! The crew was so friendly, being beyond kind to my children as well...They were prompt in response to scheduling and arrival on moving day. They listened to everything we asked and really put in the utmost effort. - Candice Needham, Google Reviews (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
We spoke with Salvatore Diaz, a moving consultant with Great Movers, about the staff working on the moving crews. Sal shared that all employees are vetted, full-time, and that the company does not use day laborers. Many of the crew members have been with the company for five years or more, Diaz said.
You can contact them at 855-965-6683 or visit their website for a free quote.
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Great Movers covers New Jersey and the five boroughs of New York City. It has a perfect score on Yelp and is highly rated across Google and Angi. Their quote was the lowest of all our ranked companies and used a flat rate with an additional $50 truck fee. Great Movers also offers storage and bin rental.
- Offers storage and bin rental services
- Flat deposit fee
- Perfect review score on Yelp
- Reassembly only available for basic furniture
3) Vector Movers NJ
Established in 2014, Vector Moving is based in New Jersey but includes the tri-state area as part of its service area. Boasting a perfect score of five stars on Angi, Vector Moving offers both local and interstate moves as well as packing and unpacking services. Storage solutions are also available.
The main office is based in Jersey City, and it handles all quotes and estimates. Pricing is hourly, though there are additional charges of $30 for a Certificate of Insurance (COI). The company also offers to wrap delicate furniture types for between $20 and $60 each.
Yahoo Local's quote for a local Queens move ranged from $1,150 to $1,510 based on a four to six-hour job estimate. Vector charges $90 per additional 30 minutes. Three wardrobe boxes for clothes, one mattress bag, and one TV protector are included in the price, as are the truck's fuel and mileage.
A deposit of $50 is required to secure your move date. A surcharge of 3.5% is added if you pay by credit card.
Garcia and his team were extremely professional, going above and beyond to make sure the move was seamless for me and my fiance. I really appreciated how efficient they were and would highly recommend them again. Also, Brian was a great rep to work with - he was able to properly itemize the stuff that we were moving and did a great job following up with us every step of the way to ensure we were receiving quality service. When we move out of our apartment and into a house I'll be going with Vector Movers again. Thanks for everything, guys! - Wasiu Saba, Google Reviews (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
Vector Moving provided our quote quickly and their online inventory system is easy to navigate. Beyond receiving regular quotes, the online portal lets you amend the inventory, add photos and see how your quote is adjusted based on any new information. The rep we spoke with was friendly and helpful.
Smaller than most national operations, Vector Moving offers a balance between personal care and attention to detail. Vector will also move fine art, antiques and pianos in addition to its residential moves. All staff serving your move undergo a background check.
To get a free estimate or book a move with Vector Moving call 201-462-3960 or visit its website.
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Vector Moving offers moving and storage services to New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. The sales team is quick, polite and helpful. Vector's online portal offers many useful services. The deposit is affordable but keep an eye out on the 3.5% added charge for card payments.
- Friendly customer service
- Experts in moving within the tri-state area
- Comprehensive online portal
- Can't always offer short-notice moves
4) Get There Moving
Get There Moving was started in 2010 by two friends in Brooklyn. Owner Ed Hourigan says he focuses on quality above all else. It shows in the glowing reviews on Google, Yelp, and a perfect five-star rating on Angi. Get There Moving is a small outfit that offers a range of services, including private storage and access to self-storage partners. Furniture and long-distance delivery and packing are also available.
Horrigan is involved with every facet of the operation. When Yahoo Local reached out for a quote, he quickly responded and even offered referrals to other moving services when our first-choice date wasn't available. Booking in advance is a must with Get There Moving due to the size of the staff and operation.
Once we found a date that worked, Ed quoted a flat fee of $2,000 for the move, which is higher than many quotes from companies on this list. Horrigan said the moving crew is composed entirely of full-time staff and they never use subcontractors.
Like many moving companies, Get There Moving has an online system for submitting an inventory to help you get an accurate quote. However, compared to other companies we evaluated, its page is less polished and relegates most of the inventory into an "other" box.
Excellent, excellent moving service. They are meticulous and VERY smart. It's obvious that all the workers are treated well, enjoy their work, and take a lot of care. Definitely not just people who will throw stuff into a truck and bang all your fragile things up and down the stairs. I would never move with any other company. These guys are total pros! - Yiyi Zhang, Google Reviews (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
Get There Moving offers long-distance services and handles the process entirely itself. This makes it more expensive than services that utilize tractor-trailers and different crews, but it will likely be faster. And using the same crew who loaded the truck means they're familiar with your specific move.
Horrigan provided us with a flat-fee quote, but an hourly option is available as well. However, the rate is dependent on the type of move, truck and crew required. Get There Moving has a limited fleet with a small and trusted crew. All crew undergo a background check when hired.
You can reach out to Get There Moving at 718-599-9100 or get a free quote on their website.
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Get There Moving is locally owned and based in Brooklyn, N.Y. The company's pricing is higher than most. Its relatively small crew focuses on quality but you'll want to book as far in advance as possible to secure your move date.
- Locally owned
- Offers both flat fee and hourly charges
- Storage options available
- Small company that's often booked
- Website is very basic
5) Gentle Giant Moving Company
Established in 1980, Gentle Giant Moving & Storage is a national company with New York operations out of Red Hook, Brooklyn. It provides service to all the boroughs and the surrounding counties of Long Island and Westchester. The company's focus is local moving, but Gentle Giant also offers craning solutions, storage, and packing services. Gentle Giant's in-house supplier, Top Box, sells all the supplies needed to prepare for a move.
Securing a free estimate from Gentle Giant is an easy process. The online tool is thorough and accommodating, even if you don't know your specific move date. Once we submitted our request, a coordinator reached out quickly with a response. For our two-bedroom apartment move from Astoria to Flushing, Gentle Giant offered a range from $1,994 to $2,200, with an approximate move time of six to seven hours and three staff. Gentle Giant charges additional time in 15-minute increments, at $206 an hour each 15-minute overage would run you around $51. The company also asked for a $200 deposit, which is higher than most others in the ranking.
Packing materials were not included in the fees. Some companies featured here offer a number of complimentary wardrobe, mattress, and TV boxes, but not Gentle Giant. However, the company's 100% crew guarantee promises to return your money if any of your crew member expectations aren't met, which is unique to Gentle Giant in our rankings.
Gentle Giant are excellent. Andrew and Rachel did a marvelous job planning our moves and Ezra and his crews (we recently contracted for 5 moves) did a fabulous job—prompt, efficient, careful, and friendly. I recommend Gentle Giant Movers unreservedly. They will treat you, your possessions, and your home in an exemplary manner. Hire this company, you will be glad you did. - Will Marks, Google reviews (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
The company goes out of its way to highlight its green initiatives. It boasts solar panels at warehouses and investments in electric vehicles. Gentle Giant also claims it recycles around 80,000 to 100,000 pounds of material every year.
Recommended reading from Yahoo: Everything you need to know about BBB accreditation
Finally, Gentle Giant Moving is BBB accredited with an A+ rating and has no registered complaints. Staff are full-time employees who are background checked and receive dedicated training. To get a quote for your move from Gentle Giant Moving, call 800-442-6863 or visit its website.
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Gentle Giant Moving is a nationally operated business with a local office in Brooklyn, N.Y. It has been in business for more than forty years. The company handles local moves for the surrounding area and is quick with quotes. Pricing is based on a range and does not include free packing materials. Additional time beyond the original estimate is charged in 15-minute increments.
- More than forty years of experience
- Environmentally friendly
- Storage offerings
- No free packing materials
- Higher deposit than other ranked companies
6) Piece of Cake Moving & Storage
Launched in 2017, Piece of Cake is headquartered in NYC with recent expansions to Florida and Los Angeles. Within New York, it serves the tri-state area and all local boroughs. Piece of Cake offers a free, in-person evaluation of your home if it's bigger than a two-bedroom apartment. The team also offers full packing, bin rental, packing supplies and storage. A white glove service is available with a moving crew that will fully set up your home and unpack all your boxes.
Piece of Cake offers flat-fee estimates, but hourly rates are available on request for in-building moves at $150/hour + fees for a three-man crew with a five-hour minimum. The company also says its able to offer emergency moves when you need help at the last minute.
Piece of Cake offered of a quote of $1,584 with a $50 deposit for our two-bedroom local Queens move. This places it around the middle of the pack in terms of expense. The price includes a free Certificate of Insurance (COI), as well as furniture protection, basic disassembly and reassembly, wardrobe boxes and all truck-related fees for tolls and fuel.
I had the most amazing experience with Piece of Cake moving! The team was so sweet and efficient. They were so careful with all of my furniture, wrapped it all and moved it so gently. Nothing was broken/damaged and all my white furniture stayed clean!! I couldn’t recommended using them more, it was such a pleasant experience! - Maddie Costantino, Google Reviews (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
With Piece of Cake's storage services, the company takes your items to its own facility and makes them available on-demand. While you won't be able to visit and access a locker like with a self-service facility, you don't have to pack the storage area yourself, and you only pay for the space you need.
All Piece of Cake movers are hired, full-time employees who attend a moving school training course. They also undergo full background screenings.
Piece of Cake offers a generous referral program. Recommending the company to a friend who completes a move could net you 10% commission for local moves and 5% for long-distance ones.
Piece of Cake has the highest total number of reviews across Google, Yelp, Trustpilot and Thumbtack among all moving companies we ranked, with a near-perfect score across these platforms. Piece of Cake is also accredited with the Better Business Bureau with a B+ rating. In the past three years, it had 30 complaints, which is higher than the average for other BBB-accredited companies on this list. Within the past 12 months, 11 complaints have been closed.
For a free quote from Piece of Cake, you can call 212-651-7273 or visit its website.
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Piece of Cake Moving boasts a comprehensive website that details its varied services. In addition, the inventory system is better designed than most. Piece of Cake also does in-person evaluations for homes bigger than two-bedroom. Despite many great user reviews, the company has more BBB complaints than most others on this list.
- Flat and hourly rates
- Can provide moving service with little notice
- White glove service available
- More BBB complaints than average on this list
7) Moveco Moving Services
Since 1985, Moveco Moving Services has served NYC and Long Island. The owner, Robert Schulze, still oversees all moves and services, even calculating and providing free quotes for nearly every move. Based in Jamaica, Queens, Moveco is one of the few Queens movers featured here that is headquartered in the borough.
The company has just 129 reviews across Angi, Google and Yelp, but despite the low numbers, most customers report positive experiences. Moveco offers residential moving and home clearouts but does not operate outside the state of New York.
Moveco is great! The movers were on time, courteous, efficient, professional, responsive, and handled my move with care. They made the move a very good experience! Bob is a pleasure to work with, and he did a great job coordinating the move! My sincere thanks to everyone. I would highly recommend this moving company! - Bev G., Google Reviews (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
Moveco operates hourly and for Yahoo Local's two-bedroom, six-hour estimate, Schulze provided a quote of $1,540. This figure includes $220 per hour for four men and an additional $220 in travel and truck fees. There's a four-hour minimum, and any work beyond the estimated six hours will incur additional charges at the same rate of $220 per hour, pro-rated to the nearest 30 minutes. Moveco includes wardrobe cartons and wrapping material as part of their labor costs. Other services include partial and full packing, which will increase the price of your quote.
While Moveco doesn't offer storage, the company will get rid of unwanted furniture and, where possible, donate it to a charity to ensure it gets a second life.
Accredited by the Better Business Bureau, Moveco Moving Services has an A+ rating with no complaints. When asked if their moving crews were background checked prior to employment, the company wouldn't confirm. To get a free quote, call Moveco Moving Services at 718-738-8732 or visit its website.
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Moveco Moving Services opened in 1985 and has served the Queens community since. The company has a committed owner who still makes a personal investment in every client. Pricing is $220 per hour for a four-person team.
- Nearly 40 years experience serving Queens
- EstOwner works with most clients
- A+ BBB accreditation with no complaints
- Poor website functionality and online presence
8) Excellent Quality Movers NYC
Excellent Quality Movers was founded in 2006 and is based in Brooklyn, N.Y., where is serves the New York metropolitan area and surrounding states. Company manager, Sergei Medvedev, has more than 20 years of experience in the moving industry, specifically in NYC. Medvedev takes a hands-on approach to managing Excellent Quality Movers' fleet of 14 trucks.
Yahoo Local spoke with Medvedev for a quote. While the company offers flat-fee rates, Sergei recommended a four-person crew at a rate of $200 per hour for cash payments, or $210 per hour if you pay with a credit card. A travel fee equal to one hour's pay is added to cover the commute and fuel fees for the truck. The crew also sells a bevy of packing supplies should you need anything on the day of the move. A Certificate of Insurance (COI), if required, is also available for $40.
Assuming a six-hour move, like the other quotes in this ranking, the final cost would come out to $1,400 in cash or $1,470 with a card payment. No deposit is required to secure your move date. To get a flat rate quote, a pre-move visit is required so the crew can assess how much packing work is needed. Excellent Quality Movers offers packing services and wholesale box purchases, but storage is not available through the company.
I don’t write reviews often, but choosing Excellent Quality Movers is one of the best decisions I have ever made. Andrey and his team were simply amazing. The level of professionalism displayed was phenomenal. They were punctual, efficient, pleasant, and completed my move in only 2.5 hours (this includes loading at the pick up location, travel time, and unloading at the drop off location). They organized my boxes into the appropriate areas without me having to say anything...I will absolutely use Excellent Quality Movers if I move again in the future, and will definitely be recommending this moving company to others for their outstanding service! - Kendra Norman, Google Reviews (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
Excellent Quality Movers is licensed to operate across state lines and background checks all movers. While it is well-regarded on Google and Yelp, it has a slightly lower average score on Angi with a rating of 4.3 stars, which is one of the lower Angi scores of the movers in this ranking.
Medvedev was friendly to work with when building our quote and made himself available if we had any further questions. If you week a straightforward move with no frills, Excellent Quality Movers is a good pick for keeping things simple. If you already have all your boxes and packing materials, this may be an excellent mover for you.
For a free quote, call Excellent Quality Movers at 888-846-6683 or visit its website.
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Excellent Quality Movers is locally owned and provides moving services all over New York and across state lines. Pricing is reasonable, and our quote was $200 per hour for four movers if paying with cash. Extra boxes are available to buy on moving day, but nearly all add-ons cost more.
- Locally owned and operated
- No deposit required
- Full-time, experienced movers
- Friendly staff
- Fee covers just the basics, all add-ons are extra
9) Perfect Moving NYC
Perfect Moving NYC has been helping New Yorkers move since 2018. Rock Katnic, president and owner, has more than 10 years of experience, working his way up from a mover to a company owner. Katnic also expanded to Miami. The company handles and is licensed and insured for local and long-distance interstate moves. It offers a range of storage solutions and bin rental options.
Getting a quote is straightforward. For small, local moves that start and end in a three-mile radius, a flat fee of $350 can be paid for a team to load up a truck and unload it at your new home. For more than three miles, Perfect Moving provides estimated quotes with minimal information if you're still in the early stages of planning a move. Or if you have additional details, you can get a more accurate, detailed quote.
We got a detailed quote using our standard, two-bedroom Queens moving information. The agent inquired what the average cost of the other quotes were, which was around $1,500, and then undercut with a quote for $1,450. The deposit to secure a date and time was $50.
Lucky and his team were super awesome - these guys could be Olympic athletes, so strong and agile! They were friendly, kind and very efficient and careful with our move. We had to move twice due to an issue with our new apartment, and they were so great we requested them for the second move too! They even took the time to help us find personal effects that were hidden in boxes due to the double move and were communicative the whole time while we were in limbo. We would definitely use them for our next move. A+ service!!! - Natalie Chan, Google Reviews (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
Perfect Moving NYC also offers last-minute and emergency moves that can be arranged same-day. While not included in our quote, you can expect this service to incur a surcharge fee.
Aside from moving, Perfect Moving NYC offers temperature-controlled storage. Items stored with the company can be requested for delivery through the online portal. In addition, plastic bin rentals are available with drop-off and pickup services.
Recommended reading from Yahoo: Temperature-controlled vs. climate-controlled storage
Perfect Moving NYC's reviews and ratings across Google and Yelp are near-perfect. All employees undergo background checks and are vetted before starting work. You can contact Perfect Moving NYC at 646-807-4198 or visit its website for a free quote.
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Perfect Moving NYC has served New York since 2018. It offers a broad range of services. Perfect Moving NYC can also help with last-minute or emergency moves.
- Competitive custom quote
- Offers emergency moving services
- No access to storage while in Perfect Moving's facility
10) Expo Movers and Storage
Expo Movers and Storage was established in 2015 and is a Queens-based moving company operating in all five boroughs and Long Island. Also, licensed and insured for interstate operations, the company offers storage, packing and furniture disposal services.
Expo Movers and Storage is one of the most expensive options in our ranking. For a local move between Astoria and Flushing in Queens, Expo Movers and Storage quoted us $2,652.
I recently used Expo Movers for my relocation to Buffalo. The coordination process was smooth, thanks to Ivan, who managed my booking efficiently...They handled my belongings with care, employing protective wraps and even offering to repack items to ensure their safety during transit. Upon arrival in Buffalo, they demonstrated their meticulous approach to unloading and arranging my items in my new home. Their attention to detail and willingness to adjust placements according to my preferences was a big help. The overall experience with Expo Movers made my move to Buffalo much more manageable than anticipated...Highly recommended for anyone looking for reliable moving services. - Mario Pizzoli, Google Reviews (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
The quote was based on a $2,446 local move with the remaining charges going towards travel time, mileage and gas, and a charge for a Certificate of Insurance (CO) and mattress bags. Expo Movers and Storage asked for a $250 deposit to secure the date and time of the move. There is also an additional 4% bank fee for debit or credit card transactions. However, the local move fee includes furniture wraps, disassembly and assembly of furniture, and TV, picture and wardrobe boxes at no additional charge. Expo Movers and Storage offers free on-site estimates, and it's also possible that estimate would have been different than the one we received.
Packing and unpacking services are available for extra. Expo Movers and Storage also charges $0.35 for each flight of stairs and $195 per hour if there are delays.
If you need to store anything, Expo Movers and Storage offers climate-controlled, long and short-term storage. The company manages its own facility and does not rely on third parties or other carriers.
Expo Movers and Storage has a perfect five-star rating on Google and is highly regarded on Yelp. However, it has a rating of 4.2 stars on Trustpilot, which is lower than this ranking's average. The company is accredited by the Better Business Bureau and has a rating of A+ with no complaints. Staffers are background-checked prior to employment.
You can call Expo at 212-321-3976 or visit its website to request a free quote.
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Expo Moving and Storage is locally run and operated in Queens. It offers a range of local and interstate options but is the most expensive option in our ranking with a high deposit of $250. The company is BBB accredited and has an A+ ranking with no complaints.
- In-person quotes available
- Local and long-distance moves
- Storage and packing options
- Highly rated by BBB
- Expensive
- Requires $250 deposit
Honorable mentions
While the following companies didn't make it into our top 10 picks, they're all worthy options. Each company is located in or near Queens and came close to qualifying for our 10 best moving companies list.
Shleppers Moving & Storage: Based in the Bronx with offices across New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida and California, Shleppers Moving & Storage offers local and long-distance moves, storage solutions and junk removal. The company has an A+ BBB rating and has been in business for 46 years. The BBB reports 26 complaints in the past year which is above average for this list. Call Shleppers at 800-847-4537 or visit its website for a free quote.
Why they're worth a look: Highly rated and they offer junk removal.
DA Moving NYC: DA Moving NYC offers full-service local and interstate moving and you can book them for packing services. The company services the five boroughs and Westchester County. Call DA Moving NYC at 917-617-9736 or visit its website for a quote.
Why they're worth a look: Perfect five-star rating on Google and Thumbtack.
J&G Moving: Offering only local moves, J&G Moving has a perfect five-star rating among its Google reviews and a 4.9 rating on Yelp. Its website functionality is limited but it offers storage solutions. You can contact J&G Moving at 718-822-3757 or visit its website for a quote.
Why they're worth a look: Locally owned and operated with its own storage available.
The best moving company in Queens for YOU
Moving can be stressful, and juggling quotes from dozens of companies only adds to that. Our comprehensive rating system, combined with independent research and reporting related to the top Queens moving companies, means we've removed as much of that headache as possible. You should still consider some key factors when making your decision, and your personal circumstances will help dictate your best option.
The most important one for many people is budget. A lot of the companies on this list fall in a similar ballpark range for flat fee rates, but some are quite a bit more expensive than their peers. Consider the various additional fees that may come into play on top of labor. You also want to go with a company that has been around for several years and carries a good reputation. If value is your primary consider, give Great Movers of NYC a look.
Availability is another factor. In speaking with the companies on this list, the summer season is clearly their busiest time of year. Some companies may not be able to accommodate a move on short notice, which is why we made it a point to call out those more likely to be able to help in an emergency. If you need a last-minute move, consider Piece of Cake Moving & Storage. If your move date is flexible, this may not be as critical.
The best moving company in Queens overall is Roadway Moving. The company commands excellent review scores across Google and Yelp with thousands of reviews logged. Their pricing utilizes a virtual walkthrough and inventory list. We're confident in recommending Roadway as our best pick for moving companies in Queens.
Queens Moving FAQs
What info should you have when requesting an estimate?
Most of the moving companies we spoke to in Queens required similar information for a quote, so it can help to have it all ready to make the quote process as smooth as possible.
Each moving company will likely ask whether you're moving from a home or an apartment, along with the number of bedrooms. It can also help to have the square footage for the starting home available. Some companies ask for an address for the starting location and destination, but often a zip code is all that's needed.
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It's helpful to list large furniture pieces you have to move, as some companies use that in their calculations. Be sure to note any additional services you may require, such as storage or packing. Coming ready with an estimate of the number of boxes you'll need to move can help with the process as well.
What should you know about packing and storage in Queens?
Space is a luxury in New York City so even a small storage locker may be a burden on your budget. If you can sacrifice not being able to visit the unit in person, many of the storage options offered by the companies in this list maintain private storage shops so you only pay for what you use, rather than a full locker.
What's different about home and apartment moving in Queens?
Multi-level apartments often require you to reserve an elevator when moving in or out. Make sure to contact your building's management for details. If necessary, note the reserved time and coordinate with your movers to make sure you stay within that window. If your building only has stairs, you may be charged extra for each flight movers have to climb.
Do you need moving permits or licenses to move in Queens?
No, you don't need a permit or license to move to or from Queens. The moving companies you work with, however, are required to be licensed by the New York State Department of Transportation. Your building manager may also request a Certificate of Insurance. Some companies charge for this document while others include it for free. You may also need parking permits for your moving truck.
How much should you tip movers in Queens?
Tipping isn't ever required or even expected for movers like it is for waiters, but it is appreciated. If your movers went the extra mile and you want to show your appreciation, you should tip between 10% and 20% of the total moving cost. Tips can be left to individual movers, or you can tip a lump sum to be split up by the crew supervisor.
You can also say thank you in other ways, like offering cold drinks to your crew while they work.
Check out our full guide to tipping movers for more details.
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