By Jessica Ryan

Updated: Mar 12, 2026

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927 movers in Lawrence

East Coast Legacy Movers LLC

(5)
Based in Jersey City, New Jersey
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Nov, 07 2024 by Nicole R Fischer

"My 84 year old mother was verbally abused, her signed contract was altered without her consent by a small time thug who lied about non-existent truck restrictions. After the curbside extortion, which included a one hour delay from the local police..."

Molloy Bros Moving & Storage

(2)
Based in Old Bethpage, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Sep, 07 2022 by S. G.

"The short version of this story is that after a month of trying to have our belongings delivered, we still do not have them. We are paying rent and utilities on a home we cannot live in. Read on for more information. From the beginning, our mov..."

Rapid Vanlines

(1)
Based in Jersey City, New Jersey
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Aug, 05 2021 by Fred L Talbot

"It has now been 90 days and we still do not have a quarter of our belongings. RAPID VAN LINES has lied to use at every turn and have not communicated in any form as to where are belongings are or whether they even have them. They said they would s..."

Easy Peazy Inc

(0)
Based in Jersey City, New Jersey

Rock Movers LLC

(0)
Based in Jersey City, New Jersey

No Borders Moving and Storage

(0)
Based in Jersey City, New Jersey

West Side Movers

(0)
Based in New York, New York

Harbor Moving & Storage LLC

(0)
Based in Syosset, New York

Chad Moving LLC

(14)
Based in Jersey City, New Jersey
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Mar, 05 2016 by Jana Esposito

"DO NOT USE THIS MOVING COMPANY! There are so many stories of devastation (just research them) across this nation and for some reason this company gets away with this!! I am not going to go into details about what has happened to my family but ..."

Direct Movers LLC

(11)
Based in Union City, New Jersey
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Sep, 09 2019 by Lindsey Kendric

"My moving broker, Gold Standard Relocation arranged this mover. This company loaded the truck, demanded additional CASH and then dumped my belongings in a warehouse. Then, instead of moving my items, bid out the actual move to a random guy who ren..."
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Who regulates Lawrence interstate movers?

Lawrence 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 Lawrence

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Woodmere, Oceanside and Elmont can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Lawrence, NY sorted by distance:

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By Jessica Ryan

Moving Expert & Contributor

Jessica is an experienced moving expert and author of informative relocation articles and useful tips.

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