By Joshua Green

Updated: Mar 23, 2026

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886 movers in Waterford

Excellent Moving & Storage

(4)
Based in Watertown, Massachusetts
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Feb, 20 2015 by J Collins

"Service is terrible and quote was a total lie..all our stuff was either damaged or broken and they take no responsibility for it. Showed up late and complained there was too much stuff and it wouldn't fit on the truck. Were very unprofessional. De..."

Progressive Movers Inc

(4)
Based in Paterson, New Jersey
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Feb, 18 2020 by Michelle Heaton

"Did a move years ago to move 1 mile away and price tripled once arrived at my apartment. $1400 to move 1 mile and all of my furniture was damaged. Didn’t have the cash so held my stuff hostage. Had to go take out all the christmas savings I had se..."

5 Stars Movers

(2)
Based in Newton, Massachusetts
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Dec, 17 2019 by Michelle St

"I couldn't think of a worst possible experience. They made my life hell. AVOID AT ALL COSTS - they will lie and steal from you, deliver late with no proper compensation, and break your furniture."

Zulu Moving Company

(0)
Based in Newton, Massachusetts

M & M Cheap Moving

(0)
Based in Watertown, Massachusetts

Born to Move

(0)
Based in Watertown, Massachusetts

Road Warrior Moving and Storage

(0)
Based in Arlington, Massachusetts

Serenity Movers

(0)
Based in Bronx, New York

Bedoya Moving

(0)
Based in Mount Vernon, New York

Classic Relocation

(3)
Based in Elmwood Park, New Jersey
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jul, 09 2018 by Romi

"Stay away from this company. They will rip you off and won't handle your furniture carefully. They will give you a lower upfront quote but on the day of the move increase the price and will only ask you to pay by cash so you can't even dispute any..."
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Who regulates Waterford interstate movers?

Waterford 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 Waterford

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 Waterford, NY sorted by distance:

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Relocation Expert & Book Author

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