Best movers near Williamstown, NY

Q: Can you lay a refrigerator down to move it?

• <div><p>You can lay a refrigerator down to move it with a lot of padding underneath, but it&rsquo;s best to transport it upright to keep the cooling refrigerant and compressor oil in place. These elements can cause blockages if not given time to settle before turning the fridge on. </p><p>If you need to lay the fridge down to move it, position the fridge door hinges so that doors won&rsquo;t open while moving.</p></div>

Q: Is it cheaper to use a moving pod or a moving company?

• <div><p>Using moving pods is generally cheaper than hiring a full-service moving company, primarily because you handle the packing and loading yourself, which eliminates labor costs. The cost savings are most significant for long-distance or cross-country moves; for local moves, hiring a moving company might be the more economical option. Renting and shipping moving pods can cost between $2,000 and $5,000, depending on factors like distance, the number of containers, and the weight of your items. Some services also charge a monthly rental fee of $75 to $200. In comparison, hiring a professional moving company for a long-distance move typically costs between $2,700 and $10,000.</p></div>

Q: How far in advance should you schedule a local moving company?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s best to book local movers about <b>three months</b> in advance to ensure your <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-things-consider-when-planning-your-moving-date.htm">moving date</a> is available, as most of the time, you&rsquo;ll have a fairly tight window for moving your belongings. When booking your moving date, provide your moving team with as much detailed information as possible to prepare for the big day. Let your movers know an estimate of how many boxes they&rsquo;ll move, any large or bulky items, number of bedrooms in your current home, the type of moving vehicle, and more.</p></div>

Q: Where are moving boxes cheapest?

• <div><p>There are many <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/heres-where-get-moving-boxes.htm">places to get moving boxes</a>, so it&rsquo;s worthwhile to shop around and compare prices. Try big-box stores such as Walmart, as well as home improvement stores such as Lowe&rsquo;s and The Home Depot. You can also try specialty places such as U-Haul or Office Depot. Finally, check online at Amazon or ask your friends or family if they have any spare moving boxes they could lend you.</p></div>

Q: How far in advance should I book a moving company?

• <div><p>It is best to book a moving company two to three months before your move-out date. This provides enough time to compare rates, organize your belongings, and find an available crew for your desired day and time. While you might find movers with only one or two weeks' notice, some companies require booking up to 90 days in advance.</p><p>Planning ahead is especially important if you're moving during the busy summer season when demand is highest. Summer weekends, in particular, book up quickly. Securing your movers well in advance helps you avoid the stress and potential extra fees of last-minute arrangements.</p></div>

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Last update on July 30, 2026

Reviewed in July 2026
Quick clean turn around on garage and mud room concrete floor epoxy. Very reasonable professional service!
Elite Epoxy Coatings LLC
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Reviewed in November 2024
I had a new sliding glass door, to replace the very worn old one, for the second service that I used NY Sash for. Once again their customer service, excellent communication, friendly and helpful staff and attention to detail in terms of installation and making sure that the customer...
New York Sash
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Reviewed in October 2023
I have been using Lawn Care Solutions since I moved into my home in 2015. From big projects (drainage installation, landscaping, walkway), to routine spring and fall clean up, Mike and his team are the only ones I would trust. Their attention to detail, communication, and quality have always...
Edgendary Landscapes Pro
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Reviewed in May 2022
I'm so glad I hired LineSight for my move out cleaning. They were incredibly friendly, did a fantastic job, locked up the house for me when they left and communicated every step of the way. The house was left IMMACULATE for the new buyer.
LineSight Home Services
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Reviewed in March 2022
Corey replaced eight-floor joists and did a fantastic job!! He is a very hard worker and knows what he is doing. Very efficient, pleasurable to work with and he cleans up after the job is done. I would highly recommend Hard Core Trades to anyone. We will definitely hire him again. Thank you...
HardCore Trades
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Reviewed in January 2022
Rob The Mover was responsible for the easiest move of my life. The crew of four men worked so efficiently for a few hours packing up my 3-bedroom apartment. I believe their speed have saved me a lot of money. I sometimes wonder if these movers put up a face or if they are really that friendly....
Rob The Mover
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Reviewed in January 2022
Ed was very good. He answered my questions. He gave me recommendations on how to move forward.
Abby-Owen Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2018
Very good communication from everyone. The driver phones when they were 15 minute away Very friendly and courteous. Crew. I will recommend to friends & family & use them again in a few years when it's time to retire & move for the LAST time. Thanks guys ! Mark Stevens/Springfield NJ
M&M Movers, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2015
Mark was great, we discussed what I needed in a fence (just bought a house and have 2 dogs including a 9 month old lab). His guys were on the job fast and completed all of the work over 2 days (one to set the poles and another to run the fence). My dogs now have a 40 x 80 foot area fenced in and...
Ace Fencing
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Reviewed in August 2015
I just purchased a house that had very old (bad) carpet that we figure has been in place for approx 50 years and old dirty linoleum. Stanley Steemer came out and cleaned and sealed the 2 rooms of hardwood floor after we ripped out the carpet and they cleaned 3 rooms of linoleum. The wood looks...
Stanley Steemer
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Top-Rated Movers in Williamstown - Updated Nov 2026

Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

4.8(

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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Williamstown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All Service Moving was exceptional. Great customer service - easy to schedule and flexible. Royce & Frost did an AMAZING job moving all of our very heavy and fragile belongings. They handled all of our requests and items with care and worked both efficiently and quickly. They were super friendly and very customer service oriented. I can't thank them enough for the GREAT job they did. I highly recommend All Service Moving for anything moving and/or storage related. And DEFINITELY request Royce & Frost to handle your job. Thank You!"

Aaron on the left is the crew lead of the entire two truck job. This photo is during the load.

The loading team at commercial building 1 in SW Portland.

Loading the grand Piano with a custom built 6 wheel off road dolly

+34

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

Recommended by93%of homeowners

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Xpress Relocations LLC

5.0(

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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Williamstown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Absolutely the best moving company that I have ever worked with. They not only used pads to protect the contents, they shrink wrapped each item. They were and are the best moving company I have ever seen. Thank you Andy and the amazing crew."

PICKUP AND PACKING IN THE PICKUP ADDRESS

+27

Response time8 hrs

12 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by30%of homeowners

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Long Distance Movers USA

5.0(

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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Williamstown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very friendly and profesional moving company. I had a great experience with them."

Response time3 days

Recommended by80%of homeowners

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Syracuse Trailer & Moving

5.0(

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Moving Out-of-StateMoving In-State

Serving Williamstown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a flawless long distance move with “Syracuse Trailer & Moving”. They were the only moving company that would work within our time frame. Communication was excellent. They were clearly experienced, courteous and positive. Avoid the nonsense of contractors and middle men. I highly recommend Josh with “Syracuse Trailer & Moving”."

+17

Response time9 hrs

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by80%of homeowners

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Soliman Movers and More LLC

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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Williamstown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"the move went excellent! The workers were on time, very friendly and professional. They took very good care of my belongings. I would definitely recommend to anyone moving."

Your stuff could take a ride in this truck.

+32

Response time2 days

Recommended by85%of homeowners

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Perfectly Fast Moving, LLC

Serving Williamstown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The best company in ever moved And I moved 10 times The price is right ?? I would recommend this company to everyone"

Response time3 hrs

Response rate100%

1650 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Pro Express Moving, LLC

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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Williamstown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have used Pro Express Moving three times in the last three years, and they have done an excellent job with every move. I'm constantly impressed with their speed of packing, handling of heavy items, and thoroughness in unpacking. They are professional and reliable, which is everything you want in a moving company."

Response time4 hrs

Response rate100%

33 neighbors recently requested a quote

Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Williamstown, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer. \n

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Do It All

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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Williamstown, NY and surrounding areas

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My name is Dan I have been working as a carpenter for a local union but decided to go different route in life. I work with my brothers on houses and we Do It All. No job is too big or too small. From small things like furniture install to stripping down your house completely and remodeling it we can Do It All.

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MAK Precision

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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

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Mechanical and electrical background with trade school degree. Offering repairs and handyman services.

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Moving FAQs, answered by experts

You can lay a refrigerator down to move it with a lot of padding underneath, but it’s best to transport it upright to keep the cooling refrigerant and compressor oil in place. These elements can cause blockages if not given time to settle before turning the fridge on.

If you need to lay the fridge down to move it, position the fridge door hinges so that doors won’t open while moving.

Using moving pods is generally cheaper than hiring a full-service moving company, primarily because you handle the packing and loading yourself, which eliminates labor costs. The cost savings are most significant for long-distance or cross-country moves; for local moves, hiring a moving company might be the more economical option. Renting and shipping moving pods can cost between $2,000 and $5,000, depending on factors like distance, the number of containers, and the weight of your items. Some services also charge a monthly rental fee of $75 to $200. In comparison, hiring a professional moving company for a long-distance move typically costs between $2,700 and $10,000.

It’s best to book local movers about three months in advance to ensure your moving date is available, as most of the time, you’ll have a fairly tight window for moving your belongings. When booking your moving date, provide your moving team with as much detailed information as possible to prepare for the big day. Let your movers know an estimate of how many boxes they’ll move, any large or bulky items, number of bedrooms in your current home, the type of moving vehicle, and more.

There are many places to get moving boxes, so it’s worthwhile to shop around and compare prices. Try big-box stores such as Walmart, as well as home improvement stores such as Lowe’s and The Home Depot. You can also try specialty places such as U-Haul or Office Depot. Finally, check online at Amazon or ask your friends or family if they have any spare moving boxes they could lend you.

It is best to book a moving company two to three months before your move-out date. This provides enough time to compare rates, organize your belongings, and find an available crew for your desired day and time. While you might find movers with only one or two weeks' notice, some companies require booking up to 90 days in advance.

Planning ahead is especially important if you're moving during the busy summer season when demand is highest. Summer weekends, in particular, book up quickly. Securing your movers well in advance helps you avoid the stress and potential extra fees of last-minute arrangements.

The Williamstown, NY homeowners’ guide to moving services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

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Dawn M. Smith
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Oct 30, 2026Oct 30, 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Move Yourself? [2026 Data]
Planning a DIY move requires careful budgeting. Use this guide to budget for the expected moving costs and the hidden ones, too.
Taylor Freitas
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Oct 23, 2026Oct 23, 2026
How Much Does Moving Out of State Cost? [2026 Data]
How much does it cost to move out of state? The answer depends on the size of your home, the distance of your move, and other factors.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
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Oct 2, 2026Oct 2, 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Move Across the Country? [2026 Data]
When planning a cross-country move, anticipate the total cost by looking at all the relevant price factors and consider ways to save money.
Elisa Greenberg
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Jul 20, 2026Jul 20, 2026
20 Moving Tips to Help You Prepare for Moving Day
Moving has a reputation for being stressful—but it doesn’t need to be. Here are some tips on preparing for moving day so you can focus on your next adventure.
Amy Pawlukiewicz
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Jul 7, 2026Jul 7, 2026
Move With Peace of Mind Knowing These Moving Rules and Regulations
Moving is usually a stressful time, especially if you’re unsure of the rules and regulations. Here’s all the information you’ll need for a successful move.
Ed Cambro
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Jul 9, 2026Jul 9, 2026
8 Essential Moving Day Tips for a Stress-Free Move
Take control of your move with these essential moving day tips. From early morning prep to the final walkthrough, you can save time and avoid common mistakes.