By Joshua Green

Updated: Feb 23, 2026

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Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv

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125 movers in Watertown

Great Moving and Packing

(12)
Based in Elmira, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Apr, 30 2020 by Kathy Lott

"ALERT! BE AWARE! GREAT MOVING has scammed me out of $1,800 in bogus fees. I used them to move from MD to MI. They picked up 3/23/20 in MD. Date of delivery 4/28/20 to MI. When my stuff was en route they called to say the 53' semi could not acce..."

Chase Moving & Storage

(6)
Based in Essex Junction, Vermont
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Oct, 01 2025 by Joe Sinagra

"Don't walk, run away. Got an estimate for a move and hired Chase. Final bill came and it was 42% higher than the estimate. In the estimate the travel time was listed at a certain rate, when the final bill came the travel time was charged 70% great..."

Arnoff Moving & Storage

(11)
Based in Albany, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jan, 24 2026 by Scott Sheridan

"We contacted the Arnoff company to help move our family 3 weeks in advance. They cancelled due to weather. Instead of rescheduling the next day we had to wait 10 days. We needed to be out of the home we were renting and needed to find another comp..."

MoveNShip

(0)
Based in Albany, New York

Todd Transportation

(0)
Based in Rutland, Vermont

M & J Movers

(0)
Based in Lancaster, New York

Zito Movers

(0)
Based in Lancaster, New York

Fisher North American

(1)
Based in Hamburg, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Nov, 20 2014 by Steven

"I just had a cross country move with Fisher N. American of Hamburg, NY. To sum up this experience as horrendous is understatement. Besides a damaged box spring, broken glass shelves to a curio china & scuff marks on our leather sofa, they lost up ..."

Moon Vanline

(5)
Based in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jan, 16 2018 by Jackie Gannon

"Hired(we thought) coast to coast to move us from MD to WA state They in turn sent Moon Vanline to move us. They caused us to be late moving out, they charged us three times original price and we were stuck, had to be out so had to pay. Then they ..."

BNT Movers

(8)
Based in Moscow, Pennsylvania
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jul, 30 2022 by Ann Knowles

"We are an elderly couple my husband a disabled vet and I am 72. Cannot recommend this company in any way We moved a two bedroom one office Garage and shed Plus 4 birds 300 yards down the road where quoted 4 Men 10 hours, They arrived late said the..."
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Who regulates Watertown interstate movers?

Watertown 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 Watertown

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Westernville, Baldwinsville and Liverpool can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Watertown, NY sorted by distance:

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By Joshua Green

Relocation Expert & Book Author

Joshua is a moving expert and author who dedicates his time to helping people move quickly and safely.

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