By Pamela Smith

Updated: Mar 6, 2026

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943 movers in Forest Hills

Metropolitan Warehouse

(9)
Based in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jan, 28 2026 by Liz Jimenez

"As large and well established as this company is, it is deeply concerning that leadership has not taken meaningful action to address the volume and consistency of negative customer reviews. The feedback clearly indicates a need for a thorough revi..."

Hercules Movers Inc

(3)
Based in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jul, 06 2022 by Marianne Ziskin

"The worst experience ever. My stuff was in their storage for 9 months as I was in the process of moving to another state. Each month I paid $300 for it. When it was finally delivered to my new home, we received a big mess. An expensive coffee tabl..."

Affordable Moving & Storage

(0)
Based in Middletown, New Jersey

Arthur Werner Moving & Storage

(1)
Based in Stamford, Connecticut
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Aug, 07 2017 by Jenny

"Hi all, just wanted to share a bad experience we had with Arthur Werner Moving company b/c I think a lot of people have used them in the area and had recommended them to us on this page. We had them pack and move us a few weeks ago and paid a sign..."

JB Moving Services

(0)
Based in Stamford, Connecticut

All Around Delivery Services and Sons LLC

(0)
Based in Red Bank, New Jersey

Toda Moving & Storage Inc

(7)
Based in Spring Valley, New York
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Oct, 26 2022 by Shara Klein

"Great move. Professional, fast, efficient. Moved my five bedroom house. Very happy with the way David organized and supervised the movers. The packing was done the day before and the move was the next day."

The Moving Kingdom

(0)
Based in Edison, New Jersey

Ciao Bella Moving

(1)
Based in Montville, New Jersey
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Apr, 21 2025 by Rachael Banks

"If I could give zero stars, I would. We were assigned Ciao Bella Moving by Safe Ship Moving for our cross country move. I wish we would have done more research regarding both Safe Ship Moving and Ciao Bella Moving prior to our move. Unfortunately,..."

iCan Storage

(0)
Based in Congers, New York
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Who regulates Forest Hills interstate movers?

Forest Hills moving companies are required to be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) if they perform interstate moves. No matter if it is a moving company or a broker, they should have a valid DOT number. You can look up a mover here.

Agency: United States Department of Transportation
Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington DC 20590
Phone: (855) 368-4200
Website: www.fmcsa.dot.gov

To see if a specific movers complies with regulations, simply select a company from the list.

Moving within vs moving out of New York

Let's see how many people move within New York versus those who moved from Empire State to another state.

Moved Within NY
31%
Moved out of NY
69%

It appears that much more Americans have decided to move out of New York State than to relocate within its limits. The percentages of these somewhat surprising statistics are: 31% local moves vs. 69% interstate moves.

There are countless reasons for New Yorkers to relocate within their own state, including the major one – local moves are always a easier to organize and execute than interstate ones. The preparations for a house move should begin as early as the move is confirmed and should continue all the way until Moving day itself.

Who regulates New York local movers

Moving companies in New York are regulated by the New York State Department of Transportation. To verify whether movers are licensed and insured, call (800) 786-5368, or e-mail at nymoving@dot.state.ny.us.

Agency: New York State Department of Transportation
Address: 50 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12232
Phone: (518) 457-6195
Website: https://www.dot.ny.gov

What do people move within New York?

Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in NY?

Studio (11%)
1 Bedroom (33%)
2 Bedroom (18%)
3 Bedroom (17%)
4 Bedroom (4%)

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How much does it cost to hire movers

As it turns out, the cost to hire professional movers will effectively solve the ever-present dilemma of whether you should hire a mover or do it yourself. The cost depends on a number of important factors, including the type of the move itself (local move or a long distance). See the breakdown.

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Local New York movers near Forest Hills

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Rego Park, Corona and Middle Village can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Forest Hills, NY sorted by distance:

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By Pamela Smith

Relocation Expert & Book Author

Pamela is an experienced specialist in the relocation industry and co-author of two moving books.

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