By Pamela Smith

Updated: Mar 7, 2026

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838 movers in Galway

Big City Moving Company

(1)
Based in Waltham, Massachusetts
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on May, 13 2010 by Theresa

"WARNING: Don't use this company!! Customer service is NOT a priority!! I was given a quote in writing, agreed on the rate, moving AND delivery dates, and provided my credit card information. After 2 weeks had lapsed I called back to touch base ..."

Patrick Moving & Storage Inc

(1)
Based in Bronx, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on May, 16 2019 by Jean Germain

"Patrick moving company and Storage had people who were drinking on the job and drunk. They destroyed almost everything I owned and caused me so much extra work I wound up in the hospital. They were unprofessional nothing did nothing to remunerate ..."

Stark Moving and Storage Inc

(0)
Based in Waltham, Massachusetts

Flash Moving Company LLC

(0)
Based in Waltham, Massachusetts

Tony's Moving Corp

(0)
Based in South Hackensack, New Jersey

JD Carton & Son

(9)
Based in Parsippany, New Jersey
Last reviewed 2/5 stars on Apr, 09 2015 by Hank G.

"JD Carton moved my family's furniture and belongings in December 2014. The move itself went very well - the move team was excellent. However, there was some damage suffered. I purchased the full value insurance policy. 2 months after the move, the..."

USA Moving Service

(2)
Based in New York, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Feb, 10 2016 by John S

"1) Original binding agreement per contract $1245.00, final charge $1900.00 2) Told at time of pick-up by driver that if I gave him a substantial tip, he could lower the cost 3) When I tried to speak to USA Moving customer service, was told to eith..."

Move Smart Management LLC

(1)
Based in Woburn, Massachusetts
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Oct, 23 2022 by Chris Allen

"Move Smart Management LLC has been terrible to work with. We had a move where the movers damaged multiple pieces of furniture. We bought a move insurance plan that covered up to $50,000 in damage. When we filed the claim Teresa Cappuccio was extre..."

SPRY Moving

(0)
Based in Woburn, Massachusetts

Jump Moving and Storage

(0)
Based in Woburn, Massachusetts
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Who regulates Galway interstate movers?

Galway 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 Galway

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Ballston Spa, Amsterdam and Schenectady can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Galway, 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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