Barnes Moving & Storage Review (2024)

Ryan Carrigan

Last Updated: Apr 12, 2024
5 min read

We reviewed Barnes Moving & Storage and gave them a 4.76 out of 5 stars and have rated them as one of the best moving companies in the New London area.

Barnes Moving & Storage

rating 4.76 / 5

DOT #: 739847

Years in Business: 65

46 New London Turnpike,
Mystic, CT 06355

Get a Quote (860) 536-8960

Note: If you're moving out of state, we'll help you calculate your cost with our moving cost calculator.

Here are some of the things you can expect to find in this extensive profile of Barnes Moving & Storage:

• Customer Reviews
• Services Offered
• Barnes Moving & Storage Pricing
• Licensing Breakdown
• Additional Information on Barnes Moving & Storage
• Location

Quick facts about Barnes Moving & Storage

• Legal Name:
  • BARNES MOVING AND STORAGE OF NEW ENGLAND LLC
• FMCSA Rating:
  • Satisfactory(Updated 2023-05-21)
• Operating Status:
  • AUTHORIZED FOR HHG
• Number of trucks: 11
• Number of drivers: 6
• Miles Driven: 1,987 (2022)

Barnes Moving & Storage, based in Mystic, CT, stands head and shoulders above local competition in terms of comprehensiveness and quality of services. A trusted name in the business since 1958, they excel in both local and long-distance residential moving, even extending their expertise to international relocations. Unlike many other nearby companies, they offer specialty moving services for offices and military personnel, and take exceptional care with seniors’ moves. Clients can also avail themselves of their highly-regarded packing, unpacking, and crating services. Specialized relocation of items such as pianos, hot tubs, pool tables, art and antiques is a niche that Barnes Moving & Storage fills better than most. Their customer-friendly policies, such as credit card acceptance and no-deposit requirement, coupled with shipment tracking availability, make them a reliable choice. Their impressive ratings on Yelp and Google My Business, along with an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau, further solidify their reputation as a reliable, top-quality mover.

How much will it cost to move with Barnes Moving & Storage?

Meathead Movers offers personalized moving quotes based on where you’re moving and how much stuff you’re taking with you. The average cost of hiring movers in Connecticut is $134 per hour.

Here’s what we know about the payment types and discounts offered by Barnes Moving & Storage:

• No deposit required
• Pay by credit card
• Military discount

How Barnes Moving & Storage stacks up against other movers near New London

Company	Quote	Rating
most popular Barnes Moving & Storage	Get A Quote	4.76 overall rating
Hands On Moving	Get A Quote	5 overall rating
RT Relocation	Get A Quote	4.96 overall rating
Meant 2 Be Movers	Get A Quote	4.8 overall rating
Greene Moving & Storage	Get A Quote	4.76 overall rating

Who should consider Barnes Moving & Storage for their New London-based move?

Barnes Moving & Storage handles:

• Local
  Moves
• Intrastate
  moves
• Interstate
  moves
• International
  moves

If you're moving out of Connecticut, we strongly recommend going with a mover that specializes in interstate moves. These are the best interstate moving companies:

Company	Quote	Rating	Price
Safeway Moving	Get A Quote	4.5 / 5
American Van Lines	Get A Quote	4.5 / 5
Mayzlin Relocation	Get A Quote	4.45 / 5

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Additional Information

Does Barnes Moving & Storage have any additional locations outside of New London?

We were only able to find this location for Barnes Moving & Storage.

Is Barnes Moving & Storage Associated with a van line?

Van lines are networks of local movers that operate separately but under the same umbrella of a multi-state organization. It's not as complicated as it sounds. Learn what van lines are.

Barnes Moving & Storage are a local affiliate of United Van Lines. Being a local affiliate to a large company means that it has the resources and reputation of United Van Lines but the attention of a local company.

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