Best Movers Near North Haven, CT (2026 Reviews)
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Get an idea of how each top-rated mover in North Haven compares on important factors, such as BBB rating, with our table below.
| Company | Our rating | Positive reviews | BBB | Quote |
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| 83% | A | |||
| 94% | A+ | |||
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| 67% | B+ | |||
| 91% | A+ | |||
| 88% | A+ | |||
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| 97% | C+ |
Read our reviews of the best moving companies in North Haven:
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Hands On Moving has been in business for 10 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like interstate moving and intrastate moving.
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Hands On Moving has about 83% positive reviews across roughly 288 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.9.
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Hands On Moving.
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Hands On Moving emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
"Movers were great- showed up on time, were very friendly and professional. They took great care of my belongings and worked hard to make sure the move was completed on time. Highly recommend."
"Hands on Moving has moved me twice in the past year. Both times they were fantastic—responsive, polite, competent, professional, friendly, helpful—at fair prices. I will recommend the company to my friends."
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. RT Relocation has been in business for 15 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and estate moving.
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. RT Relocation has about 94% positive reviews across roughly 282 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.5.
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from RT Relocation.
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. RT Relocation emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
"RT Relocation was fantastic! They were professional and responsive. The crew was friendly, efficient and a pleasure to work with. They really made the moving process seamless and stress free. I highly recommend them for your next move!"
"Davi, Leandro and Marcos were beyond phenomenal! They were time efficient, handled everything with care as if it was their own property. I have used other moving companies in the past and have never been so impressed! I would highly recommend them to anyone moving!"
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. First Class Movers, LLC has been in business for 8 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like interstate moving and intrastate moving.
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. First Class Movers, LLC, with an average Yelp rating of 3.2.
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from First Class Movers, LLC.
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. First Class Movers, LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Colonial Moving & Storage has been in business for 7 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like international moving and interstate moving.
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Colonial Moving & Storage has about 79% positive reviews across roughly 252 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.8.
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Colonial Moving & Storage.
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Colonial Moving & Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
"Colonial Moving was fantastic! They were punctual, professional, caring, and very efficient. The price was very reasonable, and all belongings were well cared for. Our movers were very friendly. Highly recommend!"
"Hands down I recommend talking to Colonial moving before you do anything else!!!! They are ONE OF THE BEST CROSS COUNTRY MOVERS EVER -- TOP NOTCH -- FAIR PRICED -- COURTEOUS -- CARING -- CAREFUL & FAST!"
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Advantage Moving & Storage, LLC has been in business for 21 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Advantage Moving & Storage, LLC has about 67% positive reviews across roughly 267 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 1.9.
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Advantage Moving & Storage, LLC.
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Advantage Moving & Storage, LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
"Steve, Tyler & Serif, thank you for making this move happen quickly & within the allotted time. You were professional & careful with my items. You guys ROCK!!"
"We hired a crew for a large move, and the men were courteous, professional AND careful. They got things done efficiently too. We went with Advantage because they offered competitive rates and we're glad we did."
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Ace Van & Storage has been in business for 80 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Ace Van & Storage has about 91% positive reviews across roughly 114 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.7.
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Ace Van & Storage, and Ace Van & Storage makes deposit expectations clear upfront.
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Ace Van & Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
The most professional movers I’ve ever encountered. Highly recommend.
Furniture was handled with amazing care, delivered on time, no damage and everyone was beyond pleasant...highly recommend them.
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. A Plus Moving, LLC has been in business for 8 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. A Plus Moving, LLC has about 88% positive reviews across roughly 83 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.7.
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from A Plus Moving, LLC.
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. A Plus Moving, LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
"Anthony and his crew did an excellent job. Furniture pieces were not easy to manage but they found quick solutions. Everything fit perfectly in the PODS. I absolutely recommend them!"
"David & Mike were AMAZING! Polite, friendly, strong—they worked quickly and carefully. Will definitely call them when we need help again. Highly recommend their services!"
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Collegian Movers has been in business for 35 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Collegian Movers has about 88% positive reviews across roughly 236 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.5.
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Collegian Movers.
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Collegian Movers emphasizes clear communication, careful handling, and visibility during transit through shipment tracking.
"The crew was on time, professional, and handled my furniture with care. Not a single item was damaged. They were highly efficient—finished ahead of schedule! Highly recommended."
"Collegian Movers made a stressful move easy. Professional, fast, and careful with our belongings. We appreciated their communication and the fair price. We’ll use them again!"
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Anthony Augliera Incorporated has been in business for 115 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like international moving and interstate moving.
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Anthony Augliera Incorporated has about 80% positive reviews across roughly 25 total reviews .
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Anthony Augliera Incorporated.
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Anthony Augliera Incorporated emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
Since this was only our 2nd moving experience in 31 years, we wanted it to be as stress-free as possible. The Augliera team did just that! They were extremely efficient, courteous, and always made sure we were happy.
Highly recommend Augliera Movers! Their attention to detail, care of my possessions (especially an antique glass china cabinet), and customer service was excellent. We moved out of state and they were prompt and efficient.
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving has been in business for 3 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and estate moving.
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving has about 97% positive reviews across roughly 140 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.8.
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving.
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
"Great experience with this company. They arrived 20 minutes early. Nunzio and Eric were extremely professional, helpful, efficient and careful with our furniture. Rates were reasonable and there were no surprises."
"The College HUNKs team did a fantastic job. They were communicative, efficient and reliable. Will use them again!"
This table shows which local movers offer specialty services like commercial moves, piano moving, storage, small moves, and military moves.
| Mover | Storage | Shipment tracking | Crating | Junk removal | Small moves | Offices | Piano | Pool table | Safes | Antiques | Art | Hot tub |
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| Hands On Moving | ||||||||||||
| RT Relocation | ||||||||||||
| First Class Movers, LLC | ||||||||||||
| Colonial Moving & Storage | ||||||||||||
| Advantage Moving & Storage, LLC | ||||||||||||
| Ace Van & Storage | ||||||||||||
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| Anthony Augliera Incorporated | ||||||||||||
| College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving |
In North Haven, CT, most companies charge by the hour. A solid ballpark is $134/hour (CT average) for a moving crew.
Pricing mostly comes down to how big your place is, how hard the move is (stairs, long carry), and any add-ons like packing or storage.
Quick tip: always confirm minimum hours, travel time, and fees for stairs/elevators and long carries.
Most local moves in North Haven are priced by the hour. A common benchmark is $134/hour (CT average) for a moving crew.
Flat-rate quotes are more common for long-distance moves or when the mover builds a detailed inventory first.
A “full-service” move in North Haven, CT usually means the mover handles the heavy lifting: load → transport → unload. Packing and unpacking are often available, but may cost extra.
Many companies also include basic furniture padding and simple disassembly/reassembly (like bed frames), but it varies so it’s worth confirming up front.
Sometimes. In North Haven, roughly 17.0% movers take a deposit to hold your date, and others do not, especially for smaller local moves.
If a deposit is required, ask for the refund and cancellation policy in writing. Also confirm how rescheduling affects the deposit and whether any fees are nonrefundable.
Before you pay anything, make sure you have a written estimate that lists services, fees, and your move date or date window.
The most accurate quote comes from a complete inventory and clear details about access at both addresses.
Share exact pickup/delivery addresses, stairs or elevators, walk distance to the truck, parking restrictions, and any bulky or fragile items (pianos, safes, antiques, art, or pool tables).
The cheapest way to move in or out of North Haven is usually DIY: rent a truck, pack, load, and drive yourself.
Want to save money but skip the hardest part? Do a hybrid move: you pack and drive (or use a moving container), then hire labor-only movers to load and unload.
You can lower your moving cost by reducing shipment size, choosing a flexible move window, and minimizing time on-site.
Always confirm that “savings” don’t come with hidden fees (stairs, long carries, shuttle trucks, or travel time).
Before you book a mover in North Haven, ask for their full list of possible add-on fees. Most surprise charges come from access issues, add-on services, or bulky items.
If a fee depends on the situation, ask what triggers it and exactly how it’s calculated.
Packing costs depend on how many boxes you need, how fragile your items are, and whether you want full packing or just help with breakables.
Many people save money by packing most items themselves and hiring movers for delicate, high-risk rooms (kitchen, glassware, artwork) or for fragile-only packing.
Often, yes. In North Haven, about 21.0% of movers offer packing materials like boxes, tape, paper, and bubble wrap.
Here are some tips on getting most out of a mover's packing materials:
Tip: make sure materials are itemized so you can compare quotes apples to apples.
Storage costs depend on how much you store, how long you store it, and whether the storage is climate-controlled.
Storage is most useful when your lease dates don’t line up, you’re waiting on renovations, or you need temporary holding between homes.
Basic valuation coverage is often included, but upgraded coverage can increase your total cost—especially if you’re moving high-value items.
If you have specialty items, also ask about crating and specialized handling.
Tipping is optional, but it’s common when the crew is professional, careful, and efficient.
A practical approach is to base tips on effort and service quality—especially if the move involves stairs, long carries, extreme heat/cold, or a long day.
Some movers offer discounts, but it depends on the company and your move date. Here’s what we see for North Haven (or CT):
Quick tip: ask if the discount applies to your exact date and whether it can stack with other promos.
Some moves in North Haven, CT require parking coordination—especially on busy streets, near downtown, or in neighborhoods with stricter parking rules.
The best move-day plan depends on truck size, your street’s rules, and whether your building has a loading area.
Booking early gives you more choice and better scheduling options, especially on weekends and around the start/end of the month.
If you have a firm move date, start collecting quotes as soon as you can. If you’re flexible, ask movers which days and time windows tend to be easiest to schedule.
Even after you book, reconfirm your start time and crew size a few days before moving day.
Weather can affect safety, timing, and how you protect your belongings, so plan around typical conditions in North Haven, CT.
Ask movers what they use for floor protection and whether they pause work during severe weather.
Safety in North Haven, CT can change a lot from one neighborhood to the next. Here's a quick citywide snapshot:
Safety Index: 89.1 | Crime Index: 10.9 .
Below are some ways to check the safety of where you relocate to in North Haven:
If you’re moving for work or school, start with neighborhoods that make your daily routine simple.
Housing costs in North Haven depend on neighborhood, home size, and proximity to job centers.
When budgeting, remember moving costs are typically one-time, while housing and utilities are recurring.
It depends on the neighborhood. Some parts of North Haven feel easy on foot or by bike, and others are much more car-first.
Some other advice we have when figuring out how walkable or bike friendly North Haven is includes:
Traffic and transit in North Haven can change your move-day timing and your daily commute.
Below are some considerations you should be asking about North Haven's traffic and transit:
It depends on your move type. Crossing state lines means interstate rules. Staying within Connecticut means intrastate rules.
Here is what you should do for both options with a move involving North Haven:
Interstate move: ask for the mover’s USDOT number, then confirm the company name on your estimate and contract matches what you see in the USDOT listing.
In-state move (CT): The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) regulates in-state moving companies and taxi, trucking, and bus companies. In addition, customers are also protected from scam movers by regulations set forth by the Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection.
In addition to checking these institutions, consider doing the following:
Usually, yes. HOA and apartment rules can affect parking, elevator access, and how long the move takes in North Haven.
Send the rules to your mover before moving day so the crew shows up prepared.
If you’re moving into or out of a multi-story building, reserving an elevator can prevent delays and reduce damage risk in shared spaces.
If reservations aren’t available, plan extra time and ask the mover how elevator wait times affect billing.
Many movers in North Haven offer specialty help, but it varies by company. If you have a heavy or fragile item, confirm it before you book.
Tip: for specialty items, get the scope and price in writing, and ask how the mover protects the item and what coverage applies.
Yes. In North Haven, about 47.0% of movers handle small moves, and about 36.0% offer labor-only help if you are using a truck or container .
Labor-only is a solid way to save money and still skip the heavy lifting.
Payment methods vary by mover, so confirm accepted options before booking and again a few days before moving day.
If you’re paying a deposit, ask how refunds work and what documentation you’ll receive for your payment.
Do the paperwork and logistics early so moving day isn’t spent on avoidable delays.
A few days before the move, reconfirm start time, truck size, and your best contact number with the moving company.
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