looking for a mover to Clinton Hill

eloise

Hi--I'm moving to Clinton Hill soon (from Manhattan) and am looking for a good moving company. Anyone have any recommendations from the last couple of months?

thanks!

apollonia666

Hi Eloise,

I did lots of research on movers before I moved in April and saved it all -- here's what I've got:

The Good Move
917-584-5256
John
This is who I went with on three different friend's recommendations; they don't offer insurance but they're cheap. Nice guys but they only sent two guys and it took several hours; probably not best for a big move unless you get them to agree to send more guys (which probably costs more). Very good with my stuff, though, and they were really nice, funny guys and gave me a lift to the new place.
$70 per hour

Rabbit Movers
http://www.rabbitmovers.com
3 men with truck are $90 per hour
4 men with truck are $105 per hour
2 hour minimum
Plastic bags for bed or sofa, $6 each
Can get insurance up to $300
Sean
718-852-2352
I know several coworkers who have moved with these folks and LOOOOOVE them; the only reason I didn't go with them was because they weren't available at the time I had to move. Very nice, totally cute website.

Ideal Moving & Storage
(212) 777-5507
Jacob
$192 hour insured
1 hour travel time
gratuity customary 20%
This place is gay-owned and has big pink trucks: awesome. Really nice, highly recommended, and fully insured, but expensive.

Divine Moving
http://www.divinemoving.com
4 men at $105 per hour
3 hour minimum plus 1 hour travel time
Credit cards accepted up to $400
To buy moving insurance:
http://www.MovingInsurance.com/index.asp?Aff=1456
1-866-668-7666

Super Van Man
917-584-4476
Recommended by some friends, but didn't end up calling him.

The next three were recommended by MUG

All Star Moving and Storage
212.254.2638
Chris
4 movers and a truck, insured
$150 per hour, 2 hour minimum, charged in 15-minute increments
+½ hour travel time required=$75
Can pay by personal check
Says to check into whether building requires a certificate of insurance -- $25 processing fee
Additional reviews: http://www.epinions.com/content_4352876676

Big Apple Moving and Storage
212.505.1861
Donna
4 movers and a truck: $144/hour, insured
+½ hour travel time

Brownstone Brothers
718.665.5000
Didn't call these guys, but they were recommended by MUG

Also, check out CitiMove.com, you can get bids on your move and then pick from the ones that are interested, or just check out the reviews section.

Also check ANYONE you might hire on MovingScam.com!

Hope this helps!

carnivore

I used Brownstone Brothers, and although they were pricey, you get what you pay for. They come visit your place before the move and give you a binding estimate so you know exactly how much it all will cost (and there's no obligation on your part for having them come give you an estimate).

eloise

Thanks, both of you. This is really helpful!
Eloise

isla

I recently moved from Manhattan, and I used:

Andy
[email protected]
718-238-8549

Rates: 2 men is $60 and for 3 is $75

They said a one bedroom is an average of 4-5 hours. I had a ton of stuff, 3 people and some weird issues that caused delays. And they still did it in 6 hours, which was amazing compared to my last movers.

It was well worth it, and they were quick, efficient, kind and everything arrived in perfect condition. The best moving experience I have ever had. I highly recommend.