Best Movers Near Wallingford Center, CT (2026 Reviews)

RT Relocation is Wallingford Center's top-rated local mover on moveBuddha, earning a 4.64/5 , followed by First Class Movers, LLC at 4.58/5. moveBuddha scored 46 movers based in Wallingford Center out of 55 reviewed across Connecticut, drawing on 51 verified customer reviews across Connecticut.

Local movers in Wallingford Center charge by the hour. The CT average is $134/hour for a 2-person crew. Use the moveBuddha moving cost calculator to get a fast cost baseline before you collect quotes.

How do Wallingford Center moving companies compare?

Wallingford Center's 46 reviewed moving companies are ranked by moveBuddha score, a composite of verified customer reviews, BBB rating, and proximity to Wallingford Center, with a market average of 4.38/5, drawing on 51 verified customer reviews across Connecticut. The ranked list above also includes movers that serve Wallingford Center from nearby locations, so scores reflect performance across the full local service area, not just companies with a Wallingford Center address.

Proximity to Wallingford Center is a ranking factor, so a mover ranked higher on the list may have a lower score than one ranked below. A nearby company can outrank a higher-scored mover based further out. Each company's positive review rate and BBB rating are included so you can compare quality and reputation side by side.

Company Our rating Positive reviews BBB Quote
RT Relocation
15 years in business
star star star star star
4.64
94% A+
First Class Movers, LLC
8 years in business
star star star star star
4.58
N/A A+
Colonial Moving & Storage
7 years in business
star star star star star
4.58
79% A+
Ace Van & Storage
80 years in business
star star star star star
4.48
91% A+
CT Moving and Storage
50 years in business
star star star star star
4.52
97% A-
Hands On Moving
12 years in business
star star star star star
4.44
83% F
All My Sons Moving & Storage
26 years in business
star star star star star
4.52
47% A
A Plus Moving, LLC
8 years in business
star star star star star
4.36
88% A+
Two Brothers Moving
17 years in business
star star star star star
4.36
91% A+
Anthony Augliera Incorporated
115 years in business
star star star star star
4.42
80% A+

What are the top-rated moving companies in Wallingford Center?

RT Relocation is Wallingford Center's top-rated moving company on moveBuddha, earning a 4.64/5, followed by First Class Movers, LLC at 4.58/5.

Each review profile below covers pricing transparency, crew quality, and claims handling, the 3 factors most predictive of move-day outcome, alongside each company's BBB grade, years in business, and positive review rate.

moveBuddha scored 46 Wallingford Center movers drawing on 51 verified customer reviews across Connecticut, with a market average score of 4.38/5. Rankings include movers based in Wallingford Center and those serving the area from nearby locations. Proximity is a ranking factor, so a mover's position in the list below does not always correspond directly to its score.

  1. RT Relocation: 4.64 out of 5 stars
  2. First Class Movers, LLC: 4.58 out of 5 stars
  3. Colonial Moving & Storage: 4.58 out of 5 stars
  4. Ace Van & Storage: 4.48 out of 5 stars
  5. CT Moving and Storage: 4.52 out of 5 stars
  6. Hands On Moving: 4.44 out of 5 stars
  7. All My Sons Moving & Storage: 4.52 out of 5 stars
  8. A Plus Moving, LLC: 4.36 out of 5 stars
  9. Two Brothers Moving: 4.36 out of 5 stars
  10. Anthony Augliera Incorporated: 4.42 out of 5 stars
1
checkmark Efficient service
checkmark Professional and polite staff
checkmark Careful handling
checkmark Quick moving process
checkmark Highly recommended
Get Free Quote
No obligation • Free estimates
Positive reviews
94%
Years active
15
link icon
moveBuddha logo
4.6
link icon
Google logo
4.8
link icon
Yelp logo
3.5
link icon
BBB logo
Grade A+
Show details Hide details

Services offered

  • Full-service moves
  • Labor-only moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Packing materials available
  • Custom crating
  • Antiques moving
  • Estate moves
  • Safe moving
  • Small moves
  • Storage available
  • Full valuation coverage
  • International moves
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

Company stats

Read full review
Industry experience 5.0

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.

Review quality 4.6

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 accuracy 4.0

Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from RT Relocation.

Customer service 5.0

From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. RT Relocation emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.

Recent reviews

"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!"

DOT number
3285714
Address
10 Diana Court, Cheshire, CT, 06410
Payment methods
Credit Card • Money Order
Get Free Quote
No obligation • Free estimates
Show details Hide details

Services offered

  • Full-service moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Custom crating
  • Antiques moving
  • Piano moves
  • Safe moving
  • Debris removal
  • Junk removal
  • Storage available
  • Full valuation coverage
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

Company stats

Read full review
Industry experience 5.0

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.

Review quality 4.1

Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. First Class Movers, LLC has an average Yelp rating of 3.2.

Quote accuracy 4.2

Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from First Class Movers, LLC.

Customer service 5.0

From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. First Class Movers, LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.

Recent reviews

Address
29 Beers St, New Haven, CT, 06511
Payment methods
Cash • Credit Card
3
checkmark Efficient service
checkmark Professional and polite staff
checkmark Careful handling
checkmark Quick moving process
checkmark Affordable rates
Get Free Quote
No obligation • Free estimates
Positive reviews
79%
Years active
7
link icon
moveBuddha logo
4.5
link icon
Google logo
4.5
link icon
Yelp logo
2.8
link icon
BBB logo
Grade A+
Show details Hide details

Services offered

  • Full-service moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Custom crating
  • Grandfather clock moving
  • Piano moves
  • Safe moving
  • Junk removal
  • Climate-controlled storage
  • Storage available
  • Full valuation coverage
  • International moves
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

Company stats

Read full review
Industry experience 5.0

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.

Review quality 4.1

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 accuracy 4.2

Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Colonial Moving & Storage.

Customer service 4.7

From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Colonial Moving & Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.

Recent reviews

"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!"

DOT number
3115246
Address
Veteran's Memorial Park, 80 Massirio Dr, Berlin, CT, 06037
Payment methods
Cash • Credit Card
4
checkmark Professional and polite staff
checkmark Careful handling
checkmark Efficient service
checkmark Quick moving process
checkmark Affordable rates
Get Free Quote
No obligation • Free estimates
Positive reviews
91%
Years active
80
link icon
moveBuddha logo
4.4
link icon
Google logo
4.7
link icon
Yelp logo
3.7
link icon
BBB logo
Grade A+
Show details Hide details

Services offered

  • Full-service moves
  • Labor-only moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Fragile-only packing
  • Antiques moving
  • Piano moves
  • Hot tub moving
  • Small moves
  • Storage available
  • Full valuation coverage
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

Company stats

Read full review
Industry experience 5.0

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.

Review quality 4.1

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 accuracy 4.0

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.

Customer service 3.5

From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Ace Van & Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.

Recent reviews

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.

DOT number
618231
Address
210 Realty Dr, Cheshire, CT, 06410
Payment methods
Cash • Credit Card • Money Order
State license
906
5
checkmark Professional and polite staff
checkmark Careful handling
checkmark Efficient service
checkmark Good communication
checkmark Quick moving process
Get Free Quote
No obligation • Free estimates
Positive reviews
97%
Years active
50
link icon
moveBuddha logo
4.5
link icon
Google logo
4.9
link icon
Yelp logo
3.5
link icon
BBB logo
Grade A-
Show details Hide details

Services offered

  • Full-service moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Antiques moving
  • Grandfather clock moving
  • Piano moves
  • Pool table moving
  • Safe moving
  • Climate-controlled storage
  • Storage available
  • Full valuation coverage
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

Company stats

Read full review
Industry experience 5.0

Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. CT Moving and Storage has been in business for 50 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like interstate moving and intrastate moving.

Review quality 4.6

Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. CT Moving and Storage has about 97% positive reviews across roughly 237 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.5.

Quote accuracy 4.1

Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from CT Moving and Storage.

Customer service 5.0

From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. CT Moving and Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.

Recent reviews

"Best moving company I’ve ever worked with! Julio was great with planning and accommodated special requests. Thales Crew did an awesome job with the move itself. Everything was packed and moved with care."

"The whole team was great! They were fast and friendly. They were very careful with everything we had and moved quickly. They seemed to never take breaks even with a big job."

DOT number
2448235
Address
100 Smoron Ct, Southington, CT, 06489
Payment methods
Credit Card
State license
2448235
6
checkmark Professional and polite staff
checkmark Efficient service
checkmark Careful handling
checkmark Good communication
checkmark Quick moving process
Get Free Quote
No obligation • Free estimates
Positive reviews
83%
Years active
12
link icon
moveBuddha logo
4.4
link icon
Google logo
4.3
link icon
Yelp logo
3.9
link icon
BBB logo
Grade F
Show details Hide details

Services offered

  • Full-service moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Custom crating
  • Piano moves
  • Junk removal
  • Climate-controlled storage
  • Storage available
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

Company stats

Read full review
Industry experience 5.0

Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Hands On Moving has been in business for 12 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like interstate moving and intrastate moving.

Review quality 4.5

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 accuracy 4.1

Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Hands On Moving.

Customer service 5.0

From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Hands On Moving emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.

Recent reviews

"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."

DOT number
76628
Address
157 Church Street, New Haven, CT, 6510
Payment methods
Credit Card
7
checkmark Efficient service
checkmark Professional and polite staff
checkmark Careful handling
checkmark Quick moving process
checkmark Friendly and approachable staff
Get Free Quote
No obligation • Free estimates
Positive reviews
47%
Years active
26
link icon
moveBuddha logo
4.5
link icon
Google logo
4.4
link icon
Yelp logo
1.5
link icon
BBB logo
Grade A
Show details Hide details

Services offered

  • Full-service moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Packing materials available
  • Custom crating
  • Antiques moving
  • Piano moves
  • Safe moving
  • Small moves
  • Climate-controlled storage
  • Storage available
  • International moves
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

Company stats

Read full review
Industry experience 5.0

Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. All My Sons Moving & Storage has been in business for 26 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like small-scale moving and international moving.

Review quality 4.1

Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. All My Sons Moving & Storage has about 47% positive reviews across roughly 451 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 1.5.

Quote accuracy 3.8

Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from All My Sons Moving & Storage, and All My Sons Moving & Storage makes deposit expectations clear upfront.

Customer service 5.0

From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. All My Sons Moving & Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.

Recent reviews

"Nick and Dante were our movers. They arrived on time, were very careful with our things, and were very efficient! They finished earlier than expected and were friendly and courteous throughout the process. Highly recommend!"

"Just moved with All My Sons again and they never fail to impress. Marcos and Chris were great! Packed up our two bedroom within an hour, unpacked in 1.5 hours, and no damage to items at all."

DOT number
902281
Address
40 Airport Rd, Hartford, CT, 06114
Payment methods
Credit Card
8
checkmark Efficient service
checkmark Professional and polite staff
checkmark Careful handling
checkmark Quick moving process
checkmark Good communication
Get Free Quote
No obligation • Free estimates
Positive reviews
88%
Years active
8
link icon
moveBuddha logo
4.3
link icon
Google logo
4.8
link icon
Yelp logo
2.7
link icon
BBB logo
Grade A+
Show details Hide details

Services offered

  • Full-service moves
  • Labor-only moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Piano moves
  • Safe moving
  • Junk removal
  • Small moves
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves

Company stats

Read full review
Industry experience 4.7

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.

Review quality 3.8

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 accuracy 4.1

Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from A Plus Moving, LLC.

Customer service 5.0

From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. A Plus Moving, LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.

Recent reviews

"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!"

Address
1 Birch Ln, East Haven, CT, 06513
Payment methods
Credit Card
9
checkmark Efficient service
checkmark Professional and polite staff
checkmark Careful handling
checkmark Good communication
checkmark Friendly and approachable staff
Get Free Quote
No obligation • Free estimates
Positive reviews
91%
Years active
17
link icon
moveBuddha logo
4.3
link icon
Google logo
4.7
link icon
Yelp logo
4.6
link icon
BBB logo
Grade A+
Show details Hide details

Services offered

  • Full-service moves
  • Labor-only moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Custom crating
  • Fragile-only packing
  • Piano moves
  • Pool table moving
  • Hot tub moving
  • Junk removal
  • Small moves
  • Storage available
  • Full valuation coverage
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

Company stats

Read full review
Industry experience 4.7

Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Two Brothers Moving has been in business for 17 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.

Review quality 4.1

Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Two Brothers Moving has about 91% positive reviews across roughly 260 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.6.

Quote accuracy 4.1

Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Two Brothers Moving.

Customer service 4.4

From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Two Brothers Moving emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.

Recent reviews

"Highly recommend Two Brothers Moving!! Professional and courteous team wrapped all our furniture and set up everything at the new place. Seamless move and less stress for us."

"I reached out for a last minute move, Chris fit us in immediately. The movers were on time, respectful and moved quickly. Pricing was fair, and the whole process went perfectly. Will definitely use again."

DOT number
3337385
Address
440 Middlefield St, Middletown, CT, 06457
Payment methods
Cash • Credit Card • Money Order
State license
1804
10
checkmark Professional and polite staff
checkmark Efficient service
checkmark Careful handling
checkmark Highly recommended
checkmark Quick moving process
Get Free Quote
No obligation • Free estimates
Positive reviews
80%
Years active
115
link icon
moveBuddha logo
4.4
link icon
Google logo
4.7
link icon
BBB logo
Grade A+
Show details Hide details

Services offered

  • Full-service moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Custom crating
  • Piano moves
  • Pool table moving
  • Junk removal
  • Climate-controlled storage
  • Storage available
  • International moves
  • Interstate moves
  • Office/business moves

Company stats

Read full review
Industry experience 5.0

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.

Review quality 4.1

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 accuracy 3.9

Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Anthony Augliera Incorporated.

Customer service 4.4

From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Anthony Augliera Incorporated emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.

Recent reviews

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.

DOT number
57994
Address
158 Commerce St, East Haven, CT 06512, CT, 06512
Payment methods
Credit Card
State license
81

Which Wallingford Center movers offer specialty services?

Specialty moving services are not standard across every Wallingford Center mover. Based on moveBuddha's review of 46 Wallingford Center moving companies, here is what is available, how common each service is in this market, and which movers lead each category:

  • Piano moving: 35 of 46 Wallingford Center movers (76.09%) offer it, vs. 72.52% nationally. First Class Movers, LLC (4.58/5) is Wallingford Center's top-rated piano mover.
  • Antique handling: 25 of 46 Wallingford Center movers (54.35%) offer it, vs. 46.24% nationally. RT Relocation (4.64/5) rates highest for antique care in Wallingford Center.
  • Art packing: 24 of 46 Wallingford Center movers (52.17%) offer it, vs. 45.76% nationally. RT Relocation (4.64/5) rates highest for art packing in Wallingford Center.
  • Climate-controlled storage: 20 of 46 Wallingford Center movers (43.48%) offer it, vs. 33.2% nationally. Colonial Moving & Storage (4.58/5) is Wallingford Center's top-rated provider.
  • Fragile-only packing: 9 of 46 Wallingford Center movers (19.57%) offer it, vs. 23.83% nationally. Ace Van & Storage (4.48/5) rates highest for fragile-only packing in Wallingford Center.

How much does piano moving cost in Wallingford Center?

Piano moving is available from 35 of 46 Wallingford Center movers (76.09%), compared to 72.52% nationally. First Class Movers, LLC leads Wallingford Center piano movers with a 4.58/5 moveBuddha score, followed by Colonial Moving & Storage at 4.58/5. A standalone piano move in Wallingford Center typically costs $872 to $3,815, depending on instrument type.

Piano moving in Wallingford Center Details
Wallingford Center movers offering this 35 of 46 (76.09%)
National average 72.52%
Top-rated Wallingford Center piano movers First Class Movers, LLC, Colonial Moving & Storage
Upright piano $872 to $1,635
Baby grand piano $1,308 to $2,725
Grand piano $1,962 to $3,815

Upright pianos weigh 400 to 800 lbs. Grand pianos exceed 1,200 lbs. Trained crews use piano boards, straps, and padded blankets to prevent structural damage that standard moving equipment cannot safely manage. Bundling a piano into a household move with full-service movers is usually cheaper than hiring a piano-only carrier.

How much does antique handling cost in Wallingford Center?

Antique handling is available from 25 of 46 Wallingford Center movers (54.35%), compared to 46.24% nationally. RT Relocation (4.64/5) and First Class Movers, LLC (4.58/5) rate highest for antique care in Wallingford Center. Adding antique handling to a household move adds $1,090 to $2,725 to the total cost.

Antique handling in Wallingford Center Details
Wallingford Center movers offering this 25 of 46 (54.35%)
National average 46.24%
Top-rated Wallingford Center antique movers RT Relocation, First Class Movers, LLC
Added cost to a household move $1,090 to $2,725
Per-piece handling fee $55 to $545
Custom crating per item $164 to $218

Custom crating and acid-free padding protect pieces that standard released-value coverage at $0.60/lb cannot adequately cover. A 50-lb antique valued at $5,000 receives only $30 under default protection, making full-value coverage the standard choice for heirloom and high-value items.

How much does art packing cost in Wallingford Center?

Art packing is available from 24 of 46 Wallingford Center movers (52.17%), compared to 45.76% nationally. RT Relocation (4.64/5) and First Class Movers, LLC (4.58/5) rate highest for art packing in Wallingford Center. Per-piece art handling in Wallingford Center runs $55 to $545, with custom crates adding $164 to $218 per item.

Art packing in Wallingford Center Details
Wallingford Center movers offering this 24 of 46 (52.17%)
National average 45.76%
Top-rated Wallingford Center art movers RT Relocation, First Class Movers, LLC
Per-piece handling fee $55 to $545
Custom crating per item $164 to $218

Archival materials and custom crates prevent UV exposure, humidity damage, and impact fractures that standard moving blankets cannot guard against for framed artwork and sculpture. Confirm the mover has direct experience with similar media before booking.

How much does climate-controlled storage cost in Wallingford Center?

Climate-controlled storage is available from 20 of 46 Wallingford Center movers (43.48%), compared to 33.2% nationally. Colonial Moving & Storage (4.58/5) and CT Moving and Storage (4.52/5) rate highest for climate-controlled storage in Wallingford Center. Storage-in-transit runs about $0.50 per cubic foot per month, putting a 1-bedroom load (about 514 cu ft) at roughly $280/month in Wallingford Center.

Climate-controlled storage in Wallingford Center Details
Wallingford Center movers offering this 20 of 46 (43.48%)
National average 33.2%
Top-rated Wallingford Center providers Colonial Moving & Storage, CT Moving and Storage
Storage-in-transit rate About $0.50 per cubic foot per month
1-bedroom monthly estimate (~514 cu ft) $280

Climate-controlled units regulate both temperature and humidity, preventing warping, cracking, and mold in wood furniture, vinyl records, and electronics that temperature-only storage cannot protect. This matters most for storage gaps longer than 30 days or for moves that span seasonal humidity swings.

How much does fragile-only packing cost in Wallingford Center?

Fragile-only packing is available from 9 of 46 Wallingford Center movers (19.57%), compared to 23.83% nationally. Ace Van & Storage (4.48/5) and Two Brothers Moving (4.36/5) rate highest for fragile-only packing in Wallingford Center. Full professional packing runs $0.15 to $0.21 per pound; fragile-only packing covers dishes, glassware, mirrors, and lamps at a fraction of that total.

Fragile-only packing in Wallingford Center Details
Wallingford Center movers offering this 9 of 46 (19.57%)
National average 23.83%
Top-rated Wallingford Center providers Ace Van & Storage, Two Brothers Moving
Full professional packing rate $0.15 to $0.21 per pound

Fragile-only packing targets dishes, glassware, mirrors, and lamps without a full-service packing contract. Limiting professional packing to breakables keeps total packing cost down while covering the items most likely to break in transit.

What is the top-rated moving company in Wallingford Center?

Zip to Zip Moving Inc (4.52/5 on moveBuddha) is the highest-rated moving company in Wallingford Center, drawing on 51 verified customer reviews across Connecticut. The Wallingford Center market averages 4.38/5 across 46 reviewed companies. Use the moveBuddha moving cost calculator to get a cost baseline before collecting quotes.

Frequently asked questions: moving in Wallingford Center, CT

How much do movers cost in Wallingford Center, CT?

Local movers in Wallingford Center, CT charge by the hour. The CT average is $134/hour for a 2-person crew. Wallingford Center's top-rated mover is Zip to Zip Moving Inc, earning a 4.52/5 on moveBuddha, drawing on 51 verified customer reviews across Connecticut.

Key cost factors for a Wallingford Center move, based on moveBuddha's review data:

  • Access fees: stairs, elevators, long carries, and shuttle service each add $75-$500+ when the truck can't load directly. Get these costs itemized in your estimate before signing.
  • Deposit requirement: 20.0% of Wallingford Center movers require a deposit to hold your move date. Confirm refund terms before paying.
  • Full valuation coverage: 33.0% of Wallingford Center movers (15.0 companies) offer it. The default released-value protection covers only $0.60 per pound. Full valuation coverage costs extra and covers replacement value.
  • Hours on-site: local moves bill by the clock. Home size, floor access, elevator waits, and how much packing work the crew handles are the primary time drivers.
  • Long-distance pricing: moves leaving Wallingford Center across state lines are priced by shipment weight and mileage, not hourly. 80.0% of Wallingford Center movers (37.0 companies) handle interstate moves. Fuel surcharges on long-distance moves typically add 8%-15% to transportation charges.
  • Packing services: 100.0% of Wallingford Center movers (46.0 companies) offer full packing, and 24.0% supply packing materials. Professional packing adds $0.15-$0.21 per pound on average.

DIY options like a rental truck or moving container reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving, based on moveBuddha's analysis. Use the moving cost calculator to get a market-specific baseline before collecting quotes.

What do full-service movers in Wallingford Center include, and what costs extra?

A standard full-service move in Wallingford Center, CT includes loading, transport, and unloading. Basic furniture padding and simple disassembly/reassembly for bed frames and standard furniture pieces are included in the base rate. Packing, valuation upgrades, storage, crating, and specialty-item handling are add-ons billed separately. The table below shows what Wallingford Center movers offer and what each add-on typically costs, based on moveBuddha's review data.

Add-on service % of Wallingford Center movers Typical cost impact
Full packing 100.0% (46.0 companies) +$0.15-$0.21 per pound on average
Packing materials 24.0% Priced per box or kit; confirm before booking
Storage 96.0% ~$0.50 per cubic foot per month; a 1-bedroom (~514 cu ft) runs ~$280/month
Full valuation coverage 33.0% (15.0 companies) 1%-2% of declared shipment value (~$300-$600 on a $30,000 shipment); default released-value protection pays only $0.60/lb
Crating (fragile/high-value items) 74.0% (34.0 companies) $150-$200 per item for antiques and artwork; $150-$400 for oversized pieces (safes, sectionals, appliances)
Labor-only (load/unload, no transport) 39.0% (18.0 companies) Hourly rate only; no truck or transport charge
Access fees (stairs, elevator, long carry, shuttle) Situational $75-$500+ when the truck can't load directly; shuttle service adds $0.08-$0.12 per pound with minimums starting around $200

Every add-on above requires written confirmation before booking. A binding estimate locks the final price. A non-binding estimate can change based on actual weight or time. See the hidden and unexpected moving costs guide for a full breakdown of what to request in writing.

Do movers in Wallingford Center offer senior, military, or other discounts?

moveBuddha found no confirmed senior, military, AAA, student, teacher, or law enforcement discounts among the Wallingford Center movers in its database. That does not mean discounts are unavailable. Ask each mover directly at the quote stage, since some companies offer unpublished rates for eligible groups. Confirm any discount in writing before signing.

How we chose the best moving companies in Wallingford Center

moveBuddha's moving analyst team evaluated 55 Connecticut moving companies using a five-factor weighted scoring system: customer satisfaction (40%), dispute resolution (20%), industry reputation (15%), online reputation (15%), and service options (10%).

That scoring system draws on moveBuddha's dataset of 1,000+ live price points and research across 4,500+ movers nationwide, so you're getting recommendations built on real market data, not just review aggregation

  • Customer satisfaction (40%): The company consistently completes moves on time, communicates proactively, and delivers within the estimated cost. These factors matter most when hiring a mover.
  • Dispute resolution (20%): Problems happen in every industry. We reward companies that take clear ownership of issues and make genuine, documented efforts to resolve them.
  • Industry reputation (15%): The company holds standing in professional moving organizations and participates in industry oversight, which signals accountability beyond customer reviews alone.
  • Online reputation (15%): The company maintains accurate, up-to-date information online and responds promptly and professionally to customer inquiries and complaints.
  • Service options (10%): We favor companies that offer full packing, storage, specialty item handling, and expedited delivery. These services matter on a complex move.

Read our complete moving company rating methodology for the full scoring breakdown.