891 Schenectady, NY movers reviews & costs ranked in 2026

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Updated: Jul 19, 2026

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Reviewed Dec 31, 2014 by K Moton (1 stars)

Based in Brooklyn, New York

"Told furniture would be delivered in 3-5 days. Furniture picked up 8/24, delivered on 9/17. Every time I called they said 3-5 days. Only one person showed up to deliver extremely large furniture to a two story house. My family spent 2 hours hel..."

Competitive Relocation Services

(3)

Reviewed Jul 23, 2018 by Matthew (1 stars)

Based in Foxboro, Massachusetts

"Please avoid this company. They failed to wrap everything they moved save my dresser, and even then they did not wrap all of it. Much of my furniture is now damaged and they are only offering $100 for my couch, and needless to say that is far belo..."

Sky Moving

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Reviewed Aug 26, 2011 by zzzzz (1 stars)

Based in Somerville, Massachusetts

"Please do not use Skymoving & Storage, they are Unprofessional, Bunch of Idiots running a moving company from some low cost location. They are just after the money. More than ensuring safe pickup and delivery of the items, the drivers straight awa..."

Rainbow Movers

(1)

Reviewed Jul 4, 2019 by Lauren Wint (1 stars)

Based in Brooklyn, New York

"I hired Rainbow Movers to pack and move my 1 bedroom apartment and they left a closet full of items unpacked and unmoved, and they moved a piece of furniture that was not supposed to go. I called them to ask them to fix this and they blamed me, ye..."

"I was skeptical to go with Gentle Movers after reading the views but then realized that some were from Florida and other states. I then realized that there are Gentle Movers with different logos in many there states. I went with Gentle Movers be..."

Coutu Bros Moving & Storage

(5)

Reviewed Nov 21, 2024 by Barbara Bailey (1 stars)

Based in Warwick, Rhode Island

"The men you did the actual moving were great! The woman who answers the phone is HORRIBLE. It says Moving and STORAGE. They will NOT give me access to my own things in storage! I have to move the entire crate. The men who moved told me all I had t..."

Experienced Moving

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Reviewed Jan 20, 2023 by Justice Christine (1 stars)

Based in Brooklyn, New York

"THESE HAMARS, STOLE AND SOLD EVERYTHING MY CHILDREN AND I OWN. DON'T HIRE THESE PROFESSIONAL SCAM ARTISTS! [NAME EDIT], [NAME EDIT], [NAME EDIT] AND THE OTHER 2 GENTLEMEN NEVER DELIVERED OUR PERSONAL AND BUSINESS BELONGINGS. ON 11- 27- 16. FROM..."

Chariot Van Lines

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Reviewed Aug 19, 2014 by Cara Hernandez (1 stars)

Based in Brooklyn, New York

"Poor and unprofessional customer service. They don't return phone calls, they speak to you in an un concerning and disrespectful manner. Some items of mine are missing after delivery and have not gotten a response to my claim or inquiry and it has..."

Preferred Movers LLC

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Based in Merrimac, Massachusetts

Pony Express Moving Services

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Based in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

Poseidon Moving

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Based in Boston, Massachusetts

ACME Van Lines

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Based in Brooklyn, New York

NYC Brooklyn Movers LLC

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Based in Brooklyn, New York

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What to know when moving to Schenectady, NY

Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say

In New York, the state has a property crime rate of 1,816.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 17.4% higher than the national average of 1,546.9. The violent crime rate stands at 454.9 per 100,000, significantly above the national average of 325.3, marking a 4.7% increase since 2022.

Violent crime: 454.9 per 100,000 vs. national 325.3
Property crime: 1,816.5 per 100,000 vs. national 1,546.9
Notable trend: Homicide rate down 34.5% since 2022

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for New York).

Schools & Higher Ed

Schenectady has access to a total of 7 postsecondary institutions, with 6 located within Schenectady County. These schools provide a range of educational opportunities for residents and those considering a move to the area.

Belanger School of Nursing
Clarkson University Capital Region Campus
Modern Welding School
Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady
Schenectady County Community College
Union College

Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).

Weather & Getting Outside

While climate data is unavailable, Schenectady offers various parks and outdoor spaces perfect for enjoying the fresh air. Here are some nearby spots to check out:

Central Park - 4.6 stars (2,449 reviews)
Collins Park - 4.6 stars (958 reviews)
The Plotter Kill Preserve - 4.6 stars (742 reviews)
Indian Kill Nature Preserve - 4.6 stars (378 reviews)
Indian Meadows Park - 4.7 stars (377 reviews)

Source: Google Places API (New).

Who regulates Schenectady interstate movers?

Schenectady 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%)
Bedroom (33%)
Bedroom (18%)
Bedroom (17%)
Bedroom (4%)

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Local New York movers near Schenectady

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

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891 movers in Schenectady, New York - reviews and costs

891 movers in Schenectady

What to know when moving to Schenectady, NY

Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say

Schools & Higher Ed

Weather & Getting Outside

Cost Estimator

Who regulates Schenectady interstate movers?

Moving within vs moving out of New York

Who regulates New York local movers

What do people move within New York?

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