By Vince Sanders

Updated: Oct 18, 2025

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889 movers in Rensselaer

Go To Moving

(7)
Based in Staten Island, New York
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Feb, 18 2017 by Jerri S

"The movers arrived on time and treated my furniture with great care. The price was right and no additional fees on moving day - thank god!! The movers were also extremely polite. I am very pleased with this move, and would definitely use them again."

Map My Move

(4)
Based in Brooklyn, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Apr, 01 2019 by Matthew Lawing

"I'm a carrier they never paid me and wont awnser the phone it's been over 3 months now they wont call me back."

Bunker Hill Moving Company

(3)
Based in Quincy, Massachusetts
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Oct, 27 2023 by James Henry

"John was awesome. Shipped my car and he put my mind at ease with it being delivered on time. Would use company again if I had to ship my car again. He gave me real time updates on it and it definitely gave me peace of mind."

Mercury Moving and Storage Systems

(1)
Based in Avon, Massachusetts
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Jan, 15 2021 by Scotty Fallick

"The transport was fantastic, they took great care of everything! I would definitely recommend and use them again for their fantastic service."

MovePro

(0)
Based in Brooklyn, New York

Alliance Moving Solutions

(15)
Based in Brooklyn, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jun, 18 2025 by Kevin Joyner

"I’ve moved several times, and this was hands down the worst experience I’ve ever had. The crew acted like they were doing me a favor by just showing up. They broke my lamp, damaged my hardwood floors, and couldn’t be bothered to clean up after the..."

Swift Movers Van Lines INC

(11)
Based in Brooklyn, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jul, 01 2025 by Stephanie Djddjh

"WOULDN’T RECOMMEND SWIFT VAN LINES TO MY OWN ENEMY! Moved from Fl to NY and was told by 2 separate workers my items would take 3-7 business days to be delivered and it took double the time!! If I didn’t keep calling and texting customer service I ..."

ASG Moving Service

(5)
Based in Brooklyn, New York
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Mar, 16 2015 by Laura

"Excellent service - came on-time, very accurate & clean packing, gently moved furniture, sealed all furniture in plastic, no damages!  Same way fast unpacking & installing - so great service! They even fixed things around the house everything I as..."

Kilroy Brothers

(2)
Based in Brockton, Massachusetts
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Dec, 02 2021 by Keith Hopkins

"We were extremely pleased at how well everything went, from scheduling to packing our furniture this company is top notch. The crew loaded me up on a Sunday and were at the new house Monday before sunrise . I can’t say enough about Steve and Tom ,..."

Expedite Moving

(1)
Based in Rahway, New Jersey
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Oct, 21 2020 by Yvonne Browne

"[NAME EDIT] arrived within minutes of my call. He did as he promised. He took his time and walked around the apt. He wrote an estimate and the next day the movers arrived. [NAME EDIT] and 2 other gentlemen. They were professional from beginning to..."
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Who regulates Rensselaer interstate movers?

Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Albany, Schenectady and Ballston Spa can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Rensselaer, NY sorted by distance:

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By Vince Sanders

Moving Expert & Contributor

Vince is a moving industry professional with excessive experience in the industry both as a relocation sales representative, account manager and knowledgeable writer.

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