By Pamela Smith

Updated: Sep 7, 2025

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872 movers in Guilderland

Bay Shore Storage Warehouse

(1)
Based in Hauppauge, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Nov, 05 2014 by RACHEL WILGOREN

"BEWARE - HORRIBLE, AWFUL DISHONEST SCAMMERS --  If only it was possible to give zero stars. The people at Bay Shore are COMPLETE SCAMMERS - DO NOT USE THEM! First, they screwed up the move date. Next, they screwed up the move, failing to use prop..."

Long Island Moving & Storage

(1)
Based in Plainview, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Dec, 11 2019 by Jacqueline Denigris

"In June of 2019, I contacted Rob at Long Island Moving and Storage and explained that we would be moving our 1 bedroom apartment to our new apartment a few miles away. I gave a detailed explanation of the rooms that would be moved. I was quoted $6..."

Long Distance Moving Experts

(0)
Based in Flushing, New York

Certified

(0)
Based in New York, New York

Big Apple Moving and Storage

(0)
Based in New York, New York

Zenith Moving

(0)
Based in New York, New York

Teddy Moving and Storage Inc

(0)
Based in Long Island City, New York

Father & Son Moving & Storage

(12)
Based in Billerica, Massachusetts
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Aug, 25 2019 by Nikita Rao

"They promised 1-14 business days and our stuff arrived after way later then that . They never gave right answers on phone so I had to go personally but no luck . Our boxes were handled bad, don’t hire them . Wouldn’t recommend them at all."

Moving Ahead

(6)
Based in New Hyde Park, New York
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Apr, 10 2021 by Alix Cs

"This was my fiance and my fourth time using Moving Ahead. We moved from our studio apartment into a storage unit with an extra stop. The movers were prompt (early even!), professional, good-humored, and absolutely incredible. Their packing abiliti..."

Direct Van Lines

(5)
Based in Corona, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jun, 24 2019 by Amanda Conti

"There are numerous websites with bad reviews on this company. All of my research tells me many things; but the biggest one is we all have the same story to tell. We need to share this information with each other and put our stories together in ord..."
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Who regulates Guilderland interstate movers?

Guilderland 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 Guilderland

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Schenectady, Albany and Schoharie can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Guilderland, 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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