Best Movers Near New Milford, NJ (2026 Reviews)

Shleppers Moving & Storage is New Milford's top-rated local mover on moveBuddha, earning a 4.62/5 , followed by Gentle Giant Moving Company at 4.72/5. moveBuddha scored 171 movers based in New Milford out of 86 reviewed across New Jersey, drawing on 82 verified customer reviews across New Jersey.

Local movers in New Milford charge by the hour. The NJ average is $135/hour for a 2-person crew. Use the moveBuddha moving cost calculator to get a fast cost baseline before you collect quotes.

How do New Milford moving companies compare?

New Milford's 171 reviewed moving companies are ranked by moveBuddha score, a composite of verified customer reviews, BBB rating, and proximity to New Milford, with a market average of 4.35/5, drawing on 82 verified customer reviews across New Jersey. The ranked list above also includes movers that serve New Milford from nearby locations, so scores reflect performance across the full local service area, not just companies with a New Milford address.

Proximity to New Milford 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
Shleppers Moving & Storage
47 years in business
star star star star star
4.62
80% A+
Gentle Giant Moving Company
43 years in business
star star star star star
4.72
96% A+
Imperial Moving and Storage
19 years in business
star star star star star
4.66
62% A-
Dumbo Moving and Storage
19 years in business
star star star star star
4.7
55% A+
Moving of America
19 years in business
star star star star star
4.56
82% A
Seka Moving
7 years in business
star star star star star
4.66
85% A+
Oz Moving & Storage, Inc.
32 years in business
star star star star star
4.52
72% A+
Booth Movers LTD
81 years in business
star star star star star
4.52
94% A+
star star star star star
4.62
95% B
Optimum Moving LLC
12 years in business
star star star star star
4.48
97% A+

What are the top-rated moving companies in New Milford?

Shleppers Moving & Storage is New Milford's top-rated moving company on moveBuddha, earning a 4.62/5, followed by Gentle Giant Moving Company at 4.72/5.

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 171 New Milford movers drawing on 82 verified customer reviews across New Jersey, with a market average score of 4.35/5. Rankings include movers based in New Milford 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. Shleppers Moving & Storage: 4.62 out of 5 stars
  2. Gentle Giant Moving Company: 4.72 out of 5 stars
  3. Imperial Moving and Storage: 4.66 out of 5 stars
  4. Dumbo Moving and Storage: 4.7 out of 5 stars
  5. Moving of America: 4.56 out of 5 stars
  6. Seka Moving: 4.66 out of 5 stars
  7. Oz Moving & Storage, Inc.: 4.52 out of 5 stars
  8. Booth Movers LTD: 4.52 out of 5 stars
  9. Piece of Cake Moving & Storage: 4.62 out of 5 stars
  10. Optimum Moving LLC: 4.48 out of 5 stars
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  • Full-service moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Custom crating
  • Antiques moving
  • Piano moves
  • Storage available
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

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Industry experience 5.0

Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Shleppers Moving & Storage has been in business for 47 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. Shleppers Moving & Storage has about 80% positive reviews across roughly 258 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.2.

Quote accuracy 3.9

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

Customer service 5.0

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

Recent reviews

"They arrived on time, were professional, courteous, and efficient. They wrapped my fragile items, packed the moving truck efficiently, and unpacked with care. I’d recommend them to anyone needing a professional mover."

"Shleppers Moving Company was amazing from start to finish! Movers were helpful and friendly, handling everything with care and efficiency. Communication was excellent, keeping me updated every step of the way. Highly recommend for a smooth moving experience."

DOT number
1611225
Address
434 East 165th Street, Bronx, NY, 10456
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State license
37133
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  • Full-service moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Packing materials available
  • Piano moves
  • Crane/hoisting vans
  • Storage available
  • International moves
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

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Industry experience 5.0

Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Gentle Giant Moving Company has been in business for 43 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like international moving and interstate moving.

Review quality 4.5

Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Gentle Giant Moving Company has about 96% positive reviews across roughly 128 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 instant email quotes from Gentle Giant Moving Company.

Customer service 4.7

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

Recent reviews

"Tony and his team were professional, polite, and incredibly careful with every item. They made the process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend Gentle Giant Movers!"

"Movers were beyond amazing. They got the job done quickly and efficiently. Not one item was damaged! Worth every penny using Gentle Giant."

DOT number
373544
Address
100 Bowne Street, New York, NY, 11231
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Positive reviews
62%
Years active
19
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  • Full-service moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Packing materials available
  • Custom crating
  • Antiques moving
  • Piano moves
  • Safe moving
  • Hot tub moving
  • Small moves
  • Climate-controlled storage
  • Storage available
  • International moves
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

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Industry experience 5.0

Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Imperial Moving and Storage has been in business for 19 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like small-scale moving and international moving.

Review quality 4.6

Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Imperial Moving and Storage has about 62% positive reviews across roughly 695 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.7.

Quote accuracy 4.2

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

Customer service 5.0

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

Recent reviews

"Best moving experience ever and I am 65 years old. Javier and his team were amazing. Very efficient and very careful with everything. Extremely helpful packing the miscellaneous loose items. Price was better than two other movers."

"Doctor and his team were professional, courteous, efficient, friendly, and overall took great care in handling our things. They finished our 4 bedroom / 3 story walk-up move in a little over 3 hours."

DOT number
1422485
Address
83 Washington Pl, New York, NY, 10011
Payment methods
Cash • Credit Card
State license
32647
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Positive reviews
55%
Years active
19
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3.1
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  • Full-service moves
  • Labor-only moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Packing materials available
  • Fragile-only packing
  • Antiques moving
  • Piano moves
  • Pool table moving
  • Safe moving
  • Hot tub moving
  • Small moves
  • Climate-controlled storage
  • Storage available
  • Full valuation coverage
  • International moves
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

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Industry experience 5.0

Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Dumbo Moving and Storage has been in business for 19 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.

Review quality 4.6

Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Dumbo Moving and Storage has about 55% positive reviews across roughly 2100 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.1.

Quote accuracy 4.0

Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Dumbo Moving and Storage, and Dumbo Moving and Storage makes deposit expectations clear upfront.

Customer service 5.0

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

Recent reviews

"The movers arrived early, packed quickly and carefully, and nothing was damaged. I’ve used Dumbo twice and have always had a seamless experience. Pricing is fair, and I highly recommend them!"

"Dumbo Moving handled our cross-country move flawlessly! Great communication, careful with all our furniture, and the most reasonable quote we found. The crew was fast, friendly, and nothing was broken at delivery. Would definitely use them again!"

DOT number
1543241
Address
15 N Oxford St, Brooklyn, NY, 11205
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State license
36990
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Positive reviews
82%
Years active
19
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2.0
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  • Full-service moves
  • Labor-only moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Custom crating
  • Fragile-only packing
  • Antiques moving
  • Piano moves
  • Pool table moving
  • Safe moving
  • Debris removal
  • Junk removal
  • Small moves
  • Climate-controlled storage
  • Storage available
  • Shipment tracking
  • Full valuation coverage
  • International moves
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

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Industry experience 5.0

Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Moving of America has been in business for 19 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.

Review quality 4.6

Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Moving of America has about 82% positive reviews across roughly 258 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.0.

Quote accuracy 3.8

Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Moving of America, and Moving of America makes deposit expectations clear upfront.

Customer service 4.7

From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Moving of America emphasizes clear communication, careful handling, and visibility during transit through shipment tracking.

Recent reviews

"The crew was professional, careful with everything, and finished quickly. Communication from the office was excellent. Will use again and recommend to anyone looking for a professional move!"

"Amazing experience! They loaded everything up and delivered the same day. Movers were careful, quick, and super polite. Prices were as quoted with no surprises. Highly recommend!"

DOT number
1601312
Address
395 Broad Ave, Ridgefield, NJ, 07657
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1601312
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Positive reviews
85%
Years active
7
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5.0
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4.2
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Services offered

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

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Industry experience 5.0

Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Seka Moving has been in business for 7 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.

Review quality 5.0

Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Seka Moving has about 85% positive reviews across roughly 495 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.2.

Quote accuracy 4.0

Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Seka Moving, and Seka Moving makes deposit expectations clear upfront.

Customer service 5.0

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

Recent reviews

"Movers were prompt, efficient, and took great care of our things. Everything arrived without a scratch, and they were friendly throughout. Price was exactly as quoted. Would highly recommend SEKA to anyone looking for reliable movers!"

"Showed up right on time, worked quickly and carefully, and wrapped all furniture very well. Provided free wardrobes and didn't add any surprise charges. Would definitely use again."

DOT number
3014539
Address
48 Wall St #1100, New York, NY, 10005
Payment methods
Cash • Credit Card • Money Order
State license
40118
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Positive reviews
72%
Years active
32
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Services offered

  • Full-service moves
  • Labor-only moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Packing materials available
  • Custom crating
  • Fragile-only packing
  • Antiques moving
  • Grandfather clock moving
  • Piano moves
  • Pool table moving
  • Safe moving
  • Hot tub moving
  • Small moves
  • Storage available
  • Shipment tracking
  • Full valuation coverage
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

Available discounts

  • Senior discount
  • Military discount

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Industry experience 5.0

Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Oz Moving & Storage, Inc. has been in business for 32 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.

Review quality 4.6

Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Oz Moving & Storage, Inc. has about 72% positive reviews across roughly 78 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 5.0.

Quote accuracy 4.2

Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Oz Moving & Storage, Inc., and Oz Moving & Storage, Inc. makes deposit expectations clear upfront. Discounts may be available for groups like military, seniors.

Customer service 5.0

From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Oz Moving & Storage, Inc. emphasizes clear communication, careful handling, and visibility during transit through shipment tracking.

Recent reviews

"I had the best experience with this company, they arrived early, very professional, very polite the job was completed in recorded time…very affordable..I highly recommend this company….keep up the great work oz💜"

"Great company. They were on time, professional and fast. Good pricing and is willing to work with you. They came prepared and did everything I ask without question. I would recommend this moving company to anyone."

DOT number
1058063
Address
498 Nepperhan Ave, Yonkers, NY, 10701
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Positive reviews
94%
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  • Full-service moves
  • Labor-only moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Packing materials available
  • Custom crating
  • Fragile-only packing
  • Piano moves
  • Pool table moving
  • Safe moving
  • Storage available
  • Full valuation coverage
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

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Industry experience 5.0

Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Booth Movers LTD has been in business for 81 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and interstate moving.

Review quality 4.5

Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Booth Movers LTD has about 94% positive reviews across roughly 301 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.3.

Quote accuracy 3.9

Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Booth Movers LTD, and Booth Movers LTD makes deposit expectations clear upfront.

Customer service 4.1

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

Recent reviews

"Booth movers just assisted us with our move. They were fabulous! Came so prepared, move was fast, careful, and everyone was nice. Would definitely highly recommend for a reliable and friendly moving service."

"I have worked with Booth Movers several times over the years. Each experience has been excellent. Movers work efficiently and place furniture exactly where you request. Reliable and professional at a reasonable price."

DOT number
438165
Address
1 Anderson Ave, Moonachie, NJ, 07074
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State license
39PC00004300
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Positive reviews
95%
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  • Full-service moves
  • Labor-only moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Packing materials available
  • Custom crating
  • Fragile-only packing
  • Antiques moving
  • Piano moves
  • Small moves
  • Climate-controlled storage
  • Storage available
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

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Industry experience 5.0

Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Piece of Cake Moving & Storage 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 4.5

Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Piece of Cake Moving & Storage has about 95% positive reviews across roughly 8977 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.6.

Quote accuracy 4.0

Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Piece of Cake Moving & Storage, and Piece of Cake Moving & Storage makes deposit expectations clear upfront.

Customer service 5.0

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

Recent reviews

"My movers were perfect from start to finish. Fast and efficient and very friendly! I would recommend them to anyone trying to move"

"Just moved from NJ to Philadelphia. The move went so smoothly! The movers that were helping me were kind, efficient, and careful with all of my items."

DOT number
3066988
Address
287 Park Avenue South, New York, NY, 10010
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40244
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  • Full-service moves
  • Labor-only moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Custom crating
  • Antiques moving
  • Piano moves
  • Junk removal
  • Small moves
  • Climate-controlled storage
  • Storage available
  • Full valuation coverage
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

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Industry experience 5.0

Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Optimum Moving LLC has been in business for 12 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.

Review quality 4.5

Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Optimum Moving LLC has about 97% positive reviews across roughly 1191 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.7.

Quote accuracy 3.9

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

Customer service 4.7

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

Recent reviews

"Josh and crew did our move today. They were phenomenal. Highly recommend. Exceptional!!! Two-trick job, with ZERO damage!!"

"Optimum Moving made what could have been a very stressful moving day completely hassle-free. They finished ahead of schedule without cutting corners. Every item was handled with care and professionalism."

DOT number
2385157
Address
201 West Passaic Street Ste 102, Rochelle Park, NJ, 07662
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2385157

Which New Milford movers offer specialty services?

Specialty moving services are not standard across every New Milford mover. Based on moveBuddha's review of 171 New Milford moving companies, here is what is available, how common each service is in this market, and which movers lead each category:

  • Piano moving: 149 of 171 New Milford movers (87.13%) offer it, vs. 72.52% nationally. Shleppers Moving & Storage (4.62/5) is New Milford's top-rated piano mover.
  • Antique handling: 121 of 171 New Milford movers (70.76%) offer it, vs. 46.24% nationally. Shleppers Moving & Storage (4.62/5) rates highest for antique care in New Milford.
  • Art packing: 129 of 171 New Milford movers (75.44%) offer it, vs. 45.76% nationally. Shleppers Moving & Storage (4.62/5) rates highest for art packing in New Milford.
  • Climate-controlled storage: 74 of 171 New Milford movers (43.27%) offer it, vs. 33.2% nationally. Imperial Moving and Storage (4.66/5) is New Milford's top-rated provider.
  • Fragile-only packing: 37 of 171 New Milford movers (21.64%) offer it, vs. 23.83% nationally. Dumbo Moving and Storage (4.7/5) rates highest for fragile-only packing in New Milford.

How much does piano moving cost in New Milford?

Piano moving is available from 149 of 171 New Milford movers (87.13%), compared to 72.52% nationally. Shleppers Moving & Storage leads New Milford piano movers with a 4.62/5 moveBuddha score, followed by Gentle Giant Moving Company at 4.72/5. A standalone piano move in New Milford typically costs $1,128 to $4,935, depending on instrument type.

Piano moving in New Milford Details
New Milford movers offering this 149 of 171 (87.13%)
National average 72.52%
Top-rated New Milford piano movers Shleppers Moving & Storage, Gentle Giant Moving Company
Upright piano $1,128 to $2,115
Baby grand piano $1,692 to $3,525
Grand piano $2,538 to $4,935

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 New Milford?

Antique handling is available from 121 of 171 New Milford movers (70.76%), compared to 46.24% nationally. Shleppers Moving & Storage (4.62/5) and Imperial Moving and Storage (4.66/5) rate highest for antique care in New Milford. Adding antique handling to a household move adds $1,410 to $3,525 to the total cost.

Antique handling in New Milford Details
New Milford movers offering this 121 of 171 (70.76%)
National average 46.24%
Top-rated New Milford antique movers Shleppers Moving & Storage, Imperial Moving and Storage
Added cost to a household move $1,410 to $3,525
Per-piece handling fee $71 to $705
Custom crating per item $212 to $282

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 New Milford?

Art packing is available from 129 of 171 New Milford movers (75.44%), compared to 45.76% nationally. Shleppers Moving & Storage (4.62/5) and Imperial Moving and Storage (4.66/5) rate highest for art packing in New Milford. Per-piece art handling in New Milford runs $71 to $705, with custom crates adding $212 to $282 per item.

Art packing in New Milford Details
New Milford movers offering this 129 of 171 (75.44%)
National average 45.76%
Top-rated New Milford art movers Shleppers Moving & Storage, Imperial Moving and Storage
Per-piece handling fee $71 to $705
Custom crating per item $212 to $282

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 New Milford?

Climate-controlled storage is available from 74 of 171 New Milford movers (43.27%), compared to 33.2% nationally. Imperial Moving and Storage (4.66/5) and Dumbo Moving and Storage (4.7/5) rate highest for climate-controlled storage in New Milford. Storage-in-transit runs about $0.50 per cubic foot per month, putting a 1-bedroom load (about 514 cu ft) at roughly $362/month in New Milford.

Climate-controlled storage in New Milford Details
New Milford movers offering this 74 of 171 (43.27%)
National average 33.2%
Top-rated New Milford providers Imperial Moving and Storage, Dumbo Moving and Storage
Storage-in-transit rate About $0.50 per cubic foot per month
1-bedroom monthly estimate (~514 cu ft) $362

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 New Milford?

Fragile-only packing is available from 37 of 171 New Milford movers (21.64%), compared to 23.83% nationally. Dumbo Moving and Storage (4.7/5) and Moving of America (4.56/5) rate highest for fragile-only packing in New Milford. 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 New Milford Details
New Milford movers offering this 37 of 171 (21.64%)
National average 23.83%
Top-rated New Milford providers Dumbo Moving and Storage, Moving of America
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 New Milford?

Ample Moving (4.58/5 on moveBuddha) is the highest-rated moving company in New Milford, drawing on 82 verified customer reviews across New Jersey. The New Milford market averages 4.35/5 across 171 reviewed companies. Use the moveBuddha moving cost calculator to get a cost baseline before collecting quotes.

Frequently asked questions: moving in New Milford, NJ

How much do movers cost in New Milford, NJ?

Local movers in New Milford, NJ charge by the hour. The NJ average is $135/hour for a 2-person crew. New Milford's top-rated mover is Ample Moving, earning a 4.58/5 on moveBuddha, drawing on 82 verified customer reviews across New Jersey.

Key cost factors for a New Milford 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: 26.0% of New Milford movers require a deposit to hold your move date. Confirm refund terms before paying.
  • Full valuation coverage: 54.0% of New Milford movers (93.0 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 New Milford across state lines are priced by shipment weight and mileage, not hourly. 92.0% of New Milford movers (157.0 companies) handle interstate moves. Fuel surcharges on long-distance moves typically add 8%-15% to transportation charges.
  • Packing services: 98.0% of New Milford movers (168.0 companies) offer full packing, and 35.0% 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 New Milford include, and what costs extra?

A standard full-service move in New Milford, NJ 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 New Milford movers offer and what each add-on typically costs, based on moveBuddha's review data.

Add-on service % of New Milford movers Typical cost impact
Full packing 98.0% (168.0 companies) +$0.15-$0.21 per pound on average
Packing materials 35.0% Priced per box or kit; confirm before booking
Storage 94.0% ~$0.50 per cubic foot per month; a 1-bedroom (~514 cu ft) runs ~$362/month
Full valuation coverage 54.0% (93.0 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) 79.0% (135.0 companies) $150-$200 per item for antiques and artwork; $150-$400 for oversized pieces (safes, sectionals, appliances)
Labor-only (load/unload, no transport) 38.0% (65.0 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 New Milford offer senior, military, or other discounts?

New Milford movers are tracked across 6 discount categories by moveBuddha, drawing on 82 verified customer reviews across New Jersey. The table below lists each discount type available from at least 1 New Milford mover, the percentage and count of companies offering it, and which specific movers to ask. Discount types with 0 confirmed New Milford movers are excluded. NJ state averages appear where city-level data is unavailable.

Discount type % of New Milford movers # of movers New Milford movers offering it Data source
Senior 6.0% 10.0 Oz Moving & Storage, Inc. New Milford
Military 5.0% 9.0 Oz Moving & Storage, Inc. New Milford
AAA 1.0% 2.0 -- New Milford
Student 2.0% 3.0 -- New Milford
Law enforcement 1.0% 1.0 -- New Milford

Ask each mover whether the discount applies to your specific move date, what proof of eligibility is required, and whether it stacks with seasonal pricing or off-peak rates. Discounts are not automatically applied. Request them at the quote stage, before signing.

How we chose the best moving companies in New Milford

moveBuddha's moving analyst team evaluated 86 New Jersey 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.