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Avatar for VELA MOVERS LLC
VELA MOVERS LLC
5.0(
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Serving Colonia, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Truly the best moving experience I’ve ever had! Yams and his team made everything as seamless as possible. What would’ve been an incredibly long and painful move to do ourselves was so pleasant, easy and efficient with Vela movers! 10/10 would recommend!!!"
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+35

Response time8 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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First-Rate Moving & Storage
5.0(
30
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Serving Colonia, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Avi coordinated the move perfectly including booking, pre-move and post-move communication. Kristoff, Andres, and Beto were awesome! Professional, efficient, polite, fun, and considerate. I recommend this firm wholeheartedly!"
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+228

Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
4.8(
424
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Serving Colonia, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We heard of all service moving from a family members’ recommendation. Move went very smoothly! Nathaniel, SeaBass and Dominic really took care of our furniture, everything was neatly wrapped up so nothing would get damaged. Would hire again!"
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Loading the grand Piano with a custom built 6 wheel off road dolly
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+34

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shleppers Moving & Storage
4.4(
295
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Serving Colonia, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"From start to finish, Shleppers was the best moving experience we’ve ever had and we’ve moved many times. Nicholas Rodriguez, our rep at Shleppers, priced our move and scheduled our moving date quickly and efficiently. Bob’s moving crew was exceptional! They went above and beyond in every way. They were careful with all of our furniture, and were happy to do whatever we asked. Next time we move, we will definitely use them again."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Sharp Van Lines, Inc.
4.8(
134
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Serving Colonia, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys did an amazing job moving our fully furnished house from. They loaded and unloaded the moving trailer really well showing great skill. I recommend their services to anyone looking for a reliable moving company."
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+257

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Avatar for Zip To Zip Moving
Zip To Zip Moving
4.9(
484
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Serving Colonia, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The move was a smooth and pleasant experience for us. We were really stressful before the move. However, Toni and his friends were professional and really did a great job in helping us move from Harrison, NJ. Highly recommend others to try Ziptozip moving for your move."
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+74

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1106 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Simply Elite Moving Incorporated
5.0(
98
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Serving Colonia, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Simply elite moving made my move super easy and efficient. The guys worked hard all day to make sure my belongings and home were taken care of like it was their own."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Moving questions, answered by experts

The ideal budget for moving out of state largely depends on your location, the number of rooms you need to move, and how far your final destination is. On average, homeowners spend a little over $1,700 on their move.

If you’re using a moving company, the best move in date typically occurs on a weekday in the middle of the month between September and April. Mid-month moves on weekdays are less popular and therefore less costly, and the weather will usually be less severe in the fall or spring. However, if staying on budget is your priority, a mid-month move on a weekday in the winter is your best bet at finding the best deal. 

Tipping movers is not mandatory, and most professional companies do not expect it. However, it is a common way to show appreciation for their hard work and the care they take with your belongings and home. A standard tip is between 10% and 20% of your total bill, split among the crew, or about $10 per mover per hour, tipped individually. It's an especially good idea to tip if the movers work in difficult weather, handle specialty items like pianos or pool tables, provide extra packing services, or go above and beyond your expectations.

Depending on the type of expense, it is possible to deduct moving costs on your taxes. For example, you can deduct for packing, crating, insurance, in-transit storage, and using a trailer. However, you cannot deduct expenses such as moving furniture, security deposits, and home buying and selling expenses.

The first step in moving a house is to provide blueprints and assess which parts of the house you can move. The next steps are obtaining permits, inspecting the structure, securing road permits, and getting bank approval.

When it's time to move, professionals can prepare the house by disconnecting utilities, removing items, and adding support braces. The house is then lifted with steel beams, jacked up, and placed on dollies for transport. Once it’s at the new location, it gets lowered onto the new foundation, utilities get reconnected, and additional features, like porches or garages, are added.

The Colonia, NJ homeowners’ guide to moving services

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