By Vince Sanders

Updated: Sep 19, 2025

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Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv

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969 movers in South Orange

Charles Moving & Storage

(0)
Based in Vauxhall, New Jersey

Reliable van lines INC

(0)
Based in Clifton, New Jersey

NJ Residential Movers

(0)
Based in Paterson, New Jersey

The Man with a Van

(0)
Based in New York, New York

Velocity Moving & Storage

(26)
Based in New York, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Dec, 20 2023 by Norman Maragh

"After my extremely disappointing move job with VELOCITY from New York to Texas in which Velocity destroyed my furniture's and lost several boxes of memories. I wrote to BBB about my experience with Velocity. Velocity responded to BBB claiming th..."

Top Moving Pro

(3)
Based in Brooklyn, New York
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on May, 14 2019 by Connie Thomas

"We recently hired them to move us to Chicago from San Fran. They came out on time and did a great job. The movers were polite and professional. Cleaned up after loading and even went as far as sweeping the floors! These guys go above and beyond. W..."

Always Professional Moving, Inc

(3)
Based in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Apr, 22 2025 by Greg Hartman

"Very disrespectful drivers and all. Stay away. Very rude upon arrival, after refusing their services they tried to make it like it was our fault for the UNPROFESSIONAL DRIVER! The Name of this company needs to change"

Octomovers

(2)
Based in New York, New York
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Feb, 02 2022 by Allison F Cheston

"We hired Octomovers after they moved our son to his apt in Brooklyn. We cannot have been more pleased. They were punctual, prompt, fast, neat, and could not have been nicer during a stressful time. They were careful in just the right way. Not one ..."

E Square Moving & Storage Inc

(2)
Based in Brooklyn, New York
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Nov, 30 2023 by Sq Truck Inc

"Brian consistently delivers exceptional service. His professionalism and efficiency contribute significantly to the success of our dispatch operations. A top-notch broker. I hope we will work again in the future, this is pleasure."

JP Urban Moving

(2)
Based in Brooklyn, New York
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Apr, 09 2024 by Catherina Park

"Absolutely blown away by the level of customer service from JP Urban. Front to back moving and follow-up/follow through. A few dishes broke (likely due to my poor packing) and they reimbursed me fully (not the measly 20 cents on the dollar that so..."
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Who regulates South Orange interstate movers?

South Orange 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 Jersey

Let's see how many people move within New Jersey versus those who moved from Garden State to another state.

Moved Within NJ
40%
Moved out of NJ
60%

Statistically speaking, more New Jerseyans have decided to move out of the state than to relocate within its limits. The percentages of all household moves in New Jersey are as follow: 40% local vs. 60% interstate.

As the most densely populated of all U.S. states, The Garden State may not be attractive enough for all the people who wish to relocate to more spacious, not-so-crowded places. Remember that any cross-country move starts with choosing one of the best-rated long-distance movers in the country.

Who regulates New Jersey local movers

The regulation of New Jersey movers is part of the of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs daily work. The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs provides safe, and adequate services, while observing the rules and regulations concerning the transportation of your household goods. Before choosing your mover, find out if the mover you have selected is licensed and if they have had complaints lodged against them.

Agency: Department of Law and Public Safety, New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
Address: 124 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey 07101
Phone: (973) 504-6512
Website: www.njconsumeraffairs.gov

What do people move within New Jersey?

Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in NJ?

Studio (5%)
1 Bedroom (31%)
2 Bedroom (24%)
3 Bedroom (14%)
4 Bedroom (7%)

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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 Jersey movers near South Orange

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Maplewood, Vauxhall and West Orange can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to South Orange, NJ 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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