The Best Long-Distance Movers in Southeast, NY
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The best long-distance mover in Southeast is Clancy Moving Systems, Inc. (4.58/5) for in-state moves and Safeway Moving (4.9/5) for moves out of New York, per moveBuddha's analysis of 148 New York movers.
Who are the best interstate movers serving Southeast?
moveBuddha's top-rated interstate movers for Southeast residents moving out of New York are Safeway Moving (4.9/5), American Van Lines (4.9/5), Allied Van Lines (4.2/5), Mayzlin Relocation (4.8/5), and North American Van Lines (4.8/5). National carriers operate dedicated long-haul networks, carry interstate FMCSA authority, and price moves by weight and mileage, the standard model for cross-state relocations.
Who are the best long-distance movers in Southeast for in-state moves?
Clancy Moving Systems, Inc. (4.58/5) is moveBuddha's top-rated Southeast-based mover for long-distance moves within New York, followed by Triangle Movers Inc. (4.7/5) and Kaster Moving Co. Inc. (4.62/5). Of the 55 intrastate-capable movers serving Southeast, 56 offer full packing services, which can meaningfully reduce the physical load of a longer in-state move. Full rankings for local long-distance movers serving Southeast are listed below.
Below are moveBuddha's top picks for long-distance movers that serve Southeast but stay within New York:
- Clancy Moving Systems, Inc.: 4.58 out of 5 stars
- Triangle Movers Inc.: 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Kaster Moving Co. Inc.: 4.62 out of 5 stars
- College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving: 4.48 out of 5 stars
- JB Moving Services Inc.: 4.58 out of 5 stars
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Clancy Moving Systems, Inc. has been in business for 47 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. Clancy Moving Systems, Inc. has about 94% positive reviews across roughly 248 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.1.
Quote accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Clancy Moving Systems, Inc..
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Clancy Moving Systems, Inc. emphasizes clear communication, careful handling, and visibility during transit through shipment tracking.
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"Clancy is hands down the BEST moving company that I've ever dealt with. From A–Z everything went smoothly. They deserve more than 5 stars!"
"The movers were prompt, efficient friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this crew and company. Juliano and his crew were great. Dominique and the estimator were all helpful."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Triangle Movers Inc. has been in business for 28 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. Triangle Movers Inc. has about 94% positive reviews across roughly 189 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.7.
Quote accuracy 4.2
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Triangle Movers Inc., and Triangle Movers Inc. makes deposit expectations clear upfront.
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Triangle Movers Inc. emphasizes clear communication, careful handling, and visibility during transit through shipment tracking.
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"Triangle Movers arrived in a timely manner, worked efficiently wrapping & packing items with care, and unloaded my belongings undamaged. The crew was thoroughly professional. I highly recommend Triangle Movers."
"Start to finish, Triangle was superb. Jack made the virtual walkthrough effortless and quick. The crews were hardworking, quick, and delivered everything intact. I could not have asked for a better experience."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Kaster Moving Co. Inc. has been in business for 48 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. Kaster Moving Co. Inc. has about 81% positive reviews across roughly 67 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.3.
Quote accuracy 4.2
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Kaster Moving Co. Inc., and Kaster Moving Co. Inc. makes deposit expectations clear upfront. Discounts may be available for groups like AAA members.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Kaster Moving Co. Inc. emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"The team was professional, punctual, and handled all of my belongings with great care. They made the moving process stress-free and efficient."
"They were a pleasure to work with and made the whole process so simple. Highly recommend!"
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving has been in business for many years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and estate moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving has about 97% positive reviews across roughly 284 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 College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Alex and Tyler were absolutely amazing! Thank you guys so much for all your help! They got the job done so fast and at a lower cost than I thought! Quick, stress free, friendly service!"
"The guys moved our office quickly and efficiently. Extremely nice, helpful and took care of all our items without damage. Communication was on point throughout the whole day. Thank you!"
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. JB Moving Services Inc. has been in business for 38 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like international moving and interstate moving.
Review quality 5.0
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. JB Moving Services Inc. has about 85% positive reviews across roughly 103 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.7.
Quote accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from JB Moving Services Inc..
Customer service 4.7
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. JB Moving Services Inc. emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Great communication and efficient. Movers showed up early. Kept items in great condition. Will use them again and highly recommend to others."
"Everything was handled with care. They laid down lots of protection for the floors - and even the walls! We were really impressed. They were punctual, efficient, and careful. The quote was right on point."
What add-on services do Southeast movers offer?
Not every mover in Southeast offers specialty services. Based on moveBuddha's review of 56 Southeast movers, here is what is available and how often:
- Art handling: offered by 71.43% of Southeast movers, compared to 62.16% statewide and 45.83% nationally.
- Junk removal: offered by 60.71% of Southeast movers, compared to 30.41% statewide and 36.39% nationally.
- Fragile-only packing: offered by 21.43% of Southeast movers, compared to 19.59% statewide and 23.87% nationally.
- Storage: offered by 94.64% of Southeast movers, compared to 88.51% statewide and 84.85% nationally.
- Hot tub relocation: offered by 30.36% of Southeast movers, compared to 31.08% statewide and 21.93% nationally.
- Piano moving: offered by 83.93% of Southeast movers, compared to 77.7% statewide and 72.52% nationally.
Specialty service costs below use moveBuddha's pricing dataset adjusted for Southeast's cost of living.
Does Southeast have movers that offer art handling?
Art handling is available from 40 of 56 Southeast movers (71.43%), compared to 62.16% statewide and 45.83% nationally. Clancy Moving Systems, Inc. (4.58/5) and Triangle Movers Inc. (4.7/5) rate highest for art handling in Southeast. Per-piece handling runs $68 to $675, with custom crates adding $203 to $270 per item.
| Art handling in Southeast | Details |
|---|---|
| Southeast movers offering this | 40 of 56 (71.43%) |
| New York statewide | 92 of 148 (62.16%) |
| National average | 45.83% |
| Top-rated Southeast art movers | Clancy Moving Systems, Inc., Triangle Movers Inc. |
| Per-piece handling fee | $68 to $675 |
| Custom crating per item | $203 to $270 |
Framed artwork and sculpture face 3 distinct risks in transit: UV exposure, humidity fluctuation, and impact fractures. Standard moving blankets mitigate only the third and only partially. Art movers use archival materials and custom crates sized to each piece to address all 3. Direct experience with the specific media, whether oil on canvas, bronze, or photography, matters more than general fine art credentials.
Does Southeast have movers that offer junk removal?
Junk removal is available from 34 of 56 Southeast movers (60.71%), compared to 30.41% statewide and 36.39% nationally. Clancy Moving Systems, Inc. (4.58/5) and Triangle Movers Inc. (4.7/5) rate highest for junk removal in Southeast. Standalone junk removal typically runs $203 to $675 per load.
| Junk removal in Southeast | Details |
|---|---|
| Southeast movers offering this | 34 of 56 (60.71%) |
| New York statewide | 45 of 148 (30.41%) |
| National average | 36.39% |
| Top-rated Southeast junk removal movers | Clancy Moving Systems, Inc., Triangle Movers Inc. |
| Typical cost per load | $203 to $675 |
| Single large item | $101 to $203 |
Junk removal is most cost-effective when bundled with a move, since the crew is already on-site and items removed from the shipment lower the final billable weight. For electronics and appliances, confirm the mover follows local disposal regulations before booking, since fines for improper disposal can exceed the cost of the service itself.
Does Southeast have movers that offer fragile-only packing?
Fragile-only packing is available from 12 of 56 Southeast movers (21.43%), compared to 19.59% statewide and 23.87% nationally. Triangle Movers Inc. (4.7/5) and Braun Moving, Inc. (4.38/5) rate highest for fragile-only packing in Southeast. 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 Southeast | Details |
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| Southeast movers offering this | 12 of 56 (21.43%) |
| New York statewide | 29 of 148 (19.59%) |
| National average | 23.87% |
| Top-rated Southeast providers | Triangle Movers Inc., Braun Moving, Inc. |
| Full professional packing rate | $0.15 to $0.21 per pound |
Dishes, glassware, mirrors, and lamps are the items most frequently damaged in transit and the ones that benefit most from professional packing materials and technique. Fragile-only packing covers those categories specifically, without the cost of a full-service contract. Before booking, confirm the mover's valuation policy covers fragile-only packed items, since some companies exclude liability for items their crew did not pack.
Does Southeast have movers that offer storage?
Storage is available from 53 of 56 Southeast movers (94.64%), compared to 88.51% statewide and 84.85% nationally. Clancy Moving Systems, Inc. (4.58/5) and Triangle Movers Inc. (4.7/5) rate highest for storage in Southeast. Storage-in-transit runs about $0.50 per cubic foot per month, putting a 1-bedroom load (about 514 cu ft) at roughly $347/month.
| Storage in Southeast | Details |
|---|---|
| Southeast movers offering this | 53 of 56 (94.64%) |
| New York statewide | 131 of 148 (88.51%) |
| National average | 84.85% |
| Top-rated Southeast storage movers | Clancy Moving Systems, Inc., Triangle Movers Inc. |
| Storage-in-transit rate | About $0.50 per cubic foot per month |
| 1-bedroom monthly estimate (~514 cu ft) | $347 |
| 2-3 bedroom monthly estimate (~1,000 cu ft) | $675 |
Storage-in-transit is billed at roughly $0.50 per cubic foot per month. A 1-bedroom load at approximately 514 cubic feet runs about $347 per month. Confirm whether the mover bills from delivery to their warehouse or from the original pickup date, since the two methods produce different totals for the same storage window.
Does Southeast have movers that offer hot tub relocation?
Hot tub relocation is available from 17 of 56 Southeast movers (30.36%), compared to 31.08% statewide and 21.93% nationally. Triangle Movers Inc. (4.7/5) rate highest for hot tub moves in Southeast. Hot tub moves typically run $203 to $540 per item when bundled with a full-service move.
| Hot tub relocation in Southeast | Details |
|---|---|
| Southeast movers offering this | 17 of 56 (30.36%) |
| New York statewide | 46 of 148 (31.08%) |
| National average | 21.93% |
| Top-rated Southeast hot tub movers | Triangle Movers Inc. |
| Bundled with full-service move | $203 to $540 |
| Standalone hot tub move | $405 to $1,080 |
A standard hot tub weighs 500 to 1,000 lbs when empty and must be fully drained before pickup. Moving one requires a flatbed or specialized dolly, a crew of at least 3, and often a crane or lift gate if the unit is in a backyard with no direct truck access. Bundling hot tub service into a full-service move costs less than a standalone specialty carrier in most cases.
Does Southeast have movers that offer piano moving?
Piano moving is available from 47 of 56 Southeast movers (83.93%), compared to 77.7% statewide and 72.52% nationally. Clancy Moving Systems, Inc. (4.58/5) and Triangle Movers Inc. (4.7/5) rate highest for piano moving in Southeast. A standalone piano move typically costs $1,080 to $4,725, depending on instrument type.
| Piano moving in Southeast | Details |
|---|---|
| Southeast movers offering this | 47 of 56 (83.93%) |
| New York statewide | 115 of 148 (77.7%) |
| National average | 72.52% |
| Top-rated Southeast piano movers | Clancy Moving Systems, Inc., Triangle Movers Inc. |
| Upright piano | $1,080 to $2,025 |
| Baby grand piano | $1,620 to $3,375 |
| Grand piano | $2,430 to $4,725 |
Piano moving is a distinct skill set. Uprights run 400 to 800 lbs and grands exceed 1,200 lbs, and both require piano boards, straps, and padded blankets that standard crews do not carry. Structural damage to a soundboard or cabinet is not covered under released-value protection at $0.60 per pound, making full valuation coverage worth requesting specifically for the instrument. Bundling piano moving into a full-service household move is typically the most cost-effective approach.
Who are the best movers in Southeast for small long-distance moves?
Triangle Movers Inc. leads Southeast's small-move providers with a 4.7/5 moveBuddha score, followed by College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving at 4.48/5. DIY options like moving containers and rental trucks reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving and are worth comparing for loads under 3,000 pounds.
What are the best moving containers for long-distance moves from Southeast?
Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5), U-Pack (5.0/5), and MovingYourself (5.0/5) are moveBuddha's top-rated container options for moves out of Southeast. Moving containers reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving, making them the most cost-effective option for Southeast residents who can handle their own loading and unloading. Container pricing varies by distance, container size, and the number of units required, so use the moveBuddha cost calculator to compare quotes for your specific move before committing to a provider.
What are the best labor-only movers in Southeast?
24 of 56 Southeast movers (42.86%) offer labor-only services, compared to 36.49% statewide and 54.55% nationally. Triangle Movers Inc. (4.7/5) is moveBuddha's top-rated labor-only mover in Southeast, followed by College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (4.48/5). Labor-only movers handle loading and unloading without providing a truck, making them the right fit for Southeast residents who plan to drive themselves or who have rented their own vehicle. Combining a labor-only crew with a rental truck or moving container reduces total move cost by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving, based on moveBuddha's pricing dataset.
What are the best moving truck rentals for long-distance Southeast moves?
Budget Truck Rental, Penske Truck Rental, and U-Haul Truck Rental are moveBuddha's top-rated rental truck options for a DIY move out of Southeast. A truck rental is the cheapest way to move out of state for those willing to handle both the loading and the driving. For moves over 500 miles, a local mover and a national mover price a rental truck the same, so distance alone does not change which provider to choose. Use the moveBuddha cost calculator to compare total DIY costs against container and full-service quotes before committing.
How much does it cost to hire long-distance movers in Southeast?
Moving costs across New York range from $480 for a studio (2 movers, 3 hours at $183/hour) to $4,319 for a 5+ bedroom home (5 movers, 10 hours), according to moveBuddha's analysis of New York mover quotes. The table below shows New York statewide averages by home size. Your actual cost in Southeast will vary based on distance, access conditions, and your mover's pricing model.
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| Home size | Estimated interstate cost from New York* |
|---|---|
| Studio apartment | $480 |
| 1-bedroom home or apartment | $663 |
| 2-bedroom home or apartment | $1,066 |
| 3-bedroom home | $2,451 |
| 4-bedroom home | $2,810 |
| 5+ bedroom home | $4,319 |
*Estimated costs above are based on varying types of moves that cross state lines in New York. All exceed 150 miles, but might remain below 1,500. Your price depends on inventory, distance, timing, service level, and more.
Data reflects New York statewide averages based on moveBuddha's analysis of mover quotes collected.
What affects moving costs in Southeast?
Here are some additional cost considerations for your long-distance Southeast move:
- Distance: The farther you move from Southeast, the more you pay. A short intrastate move costs far less than a cross-country relocation. Once you cross state lines, pricing structure changes entirely and costs rise considerably.
- Home size and weight: Movers price local moves by the hour and interstate moves by total shipment weight. Downsizing before your move reduces both your bill and your packing time.
- Move type: Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most. DIY options like rental trucks or moving containers reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service, according to moveBuddha data.
- Add-on services: Professional packing adds an average of $0.15–$0.21 per pound. Shuttle service, if required, adds $0.08–$0.12 per pound with minimums often starting around $200.
- Timing: Summer moves (May through September) carry the highest rates. Mid-month and mid-week bookings are consistently cheaper than weekend or month-end dates.
FAQs about the best long-distance movers in Southeast
What should I know about mover licensing before leaving Southeast?
Interstate movers in Southeast are required to hold a USDOT number and maintain active FMCSA registration before hauling goods across state lines. Of the 56 movers moveBuddha tracks in Southeast, 49 carry that federal authorization. All companies recommended on this page are fully licensed. Verify any mover's credentials in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's database before signing a contract.
The FMCSA's Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move outlines the consumer protections and mover obligations that govern every interstate shipment.
Should I use a local company or a national company when moving out of Southeast?
For moves within New York, a local moving company in Southeast is the more budget-friendly option. moveBuddha has reviewed 56 movers in Southeast, with 49 licensed for interstate routes. The standout options are highlighted on this page.
If the destination is outside New York, national movers cost more but bring proven cross-state logistics, an advantage that matters most when route complexity and distance are both high.
When is the cheapest time of year to move away from Southeast?
Late fall and early winter are the lowest-demand months for movers in Southeast. With average winter lows around 18°F, fewer residents choose to move, mover capacity is higher, and quote flexibility increases. That is the best window to negotiate your rate. Booking in November or December typically means shorter lead times and more pricing flexibility than peak-season summer moves.
What are the cheapest ways to move out of Southeast?
For most people leaving Southeast, a DIY approach is the most cost-effective option, particularly for moves within 50 miles. moveBuddha's data shows that rental trucks and moving containers cost roughly 30% less than full-service movers on comparable routes. The go-to choices are a rental truck like U-Haul or a moving container such as PODS. See our full breakdown in the guide to the cheapest ways to move out of state.
