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Customer Experiences: NYC Moving Company Earns High Praise

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FlatRate Moving: Client Tips
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Stacy
★★★★★
New York • Nov 21, 2025
3rd time using Flat Rate.

3rd time using Flat Rate. They never disappoint and aim to please. See you guys next year for sure!

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Alex Reynoso
★★★★★
New York • Oct 27, 2025
Could not have gone more smoothly!

Could not have gone more smoothly! Movers were kind, on time, and efficient both for loading and unloading. We could not asked for an easier experience in what would otherwise been a hectic move. When we need to move again we will be using this service.

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Fern Jaffe
★★★★★
New York • Sep 17, 2025
The guys were very accommodating

The guys were very accommodating, friendly and a pleasure to work with! Would definitely recommend

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Cassidy Herring
★★★★★
New York • Aug 29, 2025
Movers were fantastic!

Movers were fantastic! Kind and efficient. They came recommended to me by several coworkers and I’m glad I chose them!

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Nicholas Edelson
★★★★★
New York • Jul 15, 2025
Amazing Job!

Amazing job, we had a very complex situation , they were incredibly competent , thoughtful and pleasant

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Jennifer K.
★★★★★
Manhattan • Feb 03, 2025
Excellent as usual

Excellent as usual. We have used FlatRate for all of our moves in the past 15 years and have always been pleased with the timely and professional service from the office to the movers.

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Rebecca L.
★★★★★
New York • Jun 05, 2023
Efficient, friendly, and professional.

Incredible experience with Nikolai and his team (we moved from downtown to uptown Manhattan). They were efficient, friendly, and professional. Such kind people who took wonderful care of our things. Couldn’t recommend them more highly!!

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Davonne W.
★★★★★
Dallas, TX • Feb 13, 2023
Excellent teamwork and communication

Moving can be stressful but [my consultant] made everything so easy for me – pleasant to talk to, very warm and kind. The movers were efficient and demonstrated excellent teamwork and communication. They were also very kind and respectful. I will definitely be using this moving company in the future and recommending them highly.

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Ivan R.
★★★★★
New York • Feb 09, 2023
Very professional moving company!

They have a very upgraded move system going on, they have an app that I was able to download on my phone to track my driver throughout the move, this made it very easy for me to know my items were all in safe hands. Very professional moving company!

Choose NYC's Premier Moving Services

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As New York Movers, FlatRate Moving understands and solves logistical challenges for all types of buildings. Our local moving services include: Fully customizable moving plan Guaranteed flat rate pricing Labor...

As New York Movers, FlatRate Moving understands and solves logistical challenges for all types of buildings. Our local moving services include:

  • Fully customizable moving plan
  • Guaranteed flat rate pricing
  • Labor and travel expenses included
  • Wrapping and packing of furniture
  • Floor, corner and hallway protection

Our team of dedicated NYC movers will ensure all your belongings are safe and secure, and your local move is seamless and stress-free.

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With guaranteed arrival times, quality packing materials, and nationwide offices, your long distance move in NYC will be seamless. Our long distance moves have: Guaranteed arrival times and delivery dates...

With guaranteed arrival times, quality packing materials, and nationwide offices, your long distance move in NYC will be seamless. Our long distance moves have:

  • Guaranteed arrival times and delivery dates
  • The highest quality packing materials to safeguard your items
  • Specialized packing procedures

No matter how far you need to go, FlatRate movers in NYC can get you there.

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FlatRate Moving has successfully relocated thousands of households to all 7 continents. An international move requires: The understanding of specific moving regulations Knowledge of import restrictions Understanding of customs requirements...

FlatRate Moving has successfully relocated thousands of households to all 7 continents. An international move requires:

  • The understanding of specific moving regulations
  • Knowledge of import restrictions
  • Understanding of customs requirements

FlatRate Moving provides quality home-to-home moving services that guarantee a smooth transition every step of the way.

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As New York movers, FlatRate Moving knows how critical it is to keep your operations running smoothly, so the team handles office relocations overnight to reduce business downtime. Our office...

As New York movers, FlatRate Moving knows how critical it is to keep your operations running smoothly, so the team handles office relocations overnight to reduce business downtime. Our office moving services include:

  • Small to large project moves
  • Night moving
  • Detailed floor plans
  • Accurate placement
  • Liquidation
  • Warehousing services

Our team of electricians and IT experts can help you be up and running by the end of the next workday.

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Not only is FlatRate a trusted NYC moving company, but it also provides comprehensive, all-inclusive storage solutions tailored to your needs. These services include: A personal moving concierge that will...

Not only is FlatRate a trusted NYC moving company, but it also provides comprehensive, all-inclusive storage solutions tailored to your needs. These services include:

  • A personal moving concierge that will manage every step of your move
  • Complete photo inventory of belongings
  • Before & after room replication services
  • Customized crates for valuable, fragile or unique items
  • Carpenters, electricians, audio/visual and IT experts
  • Discreet, quiet and precise moving experience

Elite Moving will take your move to extraordinary heights, let us handle everything, so you can focus on what matters.

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Not only is FlatRate a trusted NYC moving company, but it also provides comprehensive, all-inclusive storage solutions tailored to your needs. These services include: Short or long term storage options...

Not only is FlatRate a trusted NYC moving company, but it also provides comprehensive, all-inclusive storage solutions tailored to your needs. These services include:

  • Short or long term storage options
  • Climate-controlled storage units
  • Storage units at various sizes
  • 24/7 storage monitoring
  • Private, clean and secure

Whether you need a small storage unit for a few items, or several large units to hold a household worth of furniture, FlatRate Moving has what you need.

Move with Ease: All-Inclusive Moving Packages

Experience stress-free moving with our all-inclusive packages. Choose from a range of tailored options to simplify your relocation process.
Basic

All you need in a move

A fast, safe & reliable NYC move at a reasonable price
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  • WHO IS IT FOR
    • If you have a simple move
    • You only have a few items
    • Require only moving items
    • Do not need any special services
  • WHAT YOU GET
    • Professional movers
    • Travel and labor included
    • Packing of fragile items
    • Furniture wrapping
    • Basic dismantling & reassembly
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Premium

ALL-INCLUSIVE, FULL SERVICE MOVE

A moving package that guarantees full service at a high standard and an easy moving experience
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  • WHO IS IT FOR
    • If you have a lot of items, art work or large furniture
    • You live in a building with special requirements
    • Have items that require special handling
    • Need floor & wall protection & debris removal
  • WHAT YOU GET
    • All-inclusive, full service move
    • Expert moving teams
    • Travel and labor included
    • Special handling & packing of items
    • Furniture wrapping
    • Dismantling & reassembly of furniture & electronics
    • Hallway, floor, wall and corner protection
    • Moving debris clean-up
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Gold

COMPLETE MOVE WITH PACKING & UNPACKING

Comprehensive NYC moving services with full packing & unpacking, ideal for individuals & families with large moves & busy schedules.
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  • WHO IS IT FOR
    • If you have a lot of items, art work and large furniture
    • Don’t have time & prefer we manage the whole move
    • Have items & building that require special protection
    • Need experienced teams who can do a move in one day
  • WHAT YOU GET
    • All-inclusive, full service move with specialized services
    • Large teams of cohesive & specialized packers & movers
    • Travel and labor included
    • Special handling & packing of items
    • Furniture wrapping
    • Dismantling & reassembly of furniture & electronics
    • Hallway, floor, wall and corner protection
    • Moving debris clean-up
    • Full packing by experts in specialized boxes
    • Complete unpacking services & setup of items
    • Specialist in packing, moving & unpakcing in 1 day
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Elite

A TRUE HIGH-END LUXURY MOVING

Elevate your move to extraordinary heights
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  • WHO IS IT FOR
    • If you have high value furniture & artwork
    • You have a complex move that requires a large team
    • Require working with conceirge, carpentry & electricians
    • Need exact set up & installation of furniture & chandeliers
  • WHAT YOU GET
    • Cross functional, expert moving teams
    • Travel, labor and even tipping included
    • Full protection & valuation of every item
    • Photo inventory & wrapping of furniture
    • Dismantling & reassembly of furniture & electronics
    • Top of the line hallway, floor, wall and corner protection
    • Moving debris clean-up
    • Full packing by experts in specialized boxes
    • Complete unpacking services & setup of items
    • Personal Moving Concierge to manage your move
    • Before & after room replication services
    • Carpentry, IT, handyman and audio/visual experts

Why Is An Onsite Visit Before a Move Important for the Success of a Move?

An onsite visit before a move can be an important factor that contributes largely to the success of a move. During an onsite visit, your moving company can assess specific challenges and details pertaining to your move. This can include things such as:

  • Oversized furniture
  • Tight or narrow spaces
  • Delicate or fragile items
  • Carpentry needs
  • Custom-made furniture
  • Disassembly requirements
  • Amount of packing needed

This firsthand evaluation enables your movers to come fully prepared with the right equipment and team size. Onsite visits help prevent potential inconveniences on moving day by giving your movers a good understanding of your move’s unique requirements.

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Choosing the Right Moving Company: A How-To Guide

When choosing a moving company, it’s crucial to make informed decisions to ensure a smooth and trustworthy relocation process. With numerous moving companies available, here are some key factors to consider before you choose:

  • Understand the services you need for your move
  • Ask family and friends for recommendations
  • Choose a licenced and insured company
  • For larger moves, request an onsite visit
  • Understand what’s included in your moving plan

When choosing a moving company, verify they will be sending an experienced and certified moving team. Additionally, ensure that the company thoroughly understands the nature of your belongings and move and has the specific materials and techniques to protect each item during transit. This includes necessary packing materials and expert packing techniques for fragile or valuable items. With guaranteed reliable moving services backed by exceptional customer support, our team at FlatRate Moving will ensure your move is perfect. Learn more here

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Experience the FlatRate Advantage: Stress-Free Moving Services in NYC

  • • Guaranteed pricing, on-time arrivals, and flawlessly executed moves
  • • Highly experienced NYC movers with over 30 years of expertise
  • • Commitment to high-quality standards on every move
  • • Dedicated to ensuring your satisfaction throughout the moving process
  • • Capable of handling even the most complex moves anywhere in the world
  • • Offer complete range of moving services such as local, long distance, office & more
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Manage your move in NYC online

With The FlatRate App the only thing you'll need to move in NYC is your thumbs. Our app allows you to edit and confirm your moving details online. You are able to create your own photo inventory and locate your moving truck on the day of your move.

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December Offers
& Discounts*

*discounts can not be combined

  • $250 Off on November 2nd to December 22nd Move Dates*
  • 20% off on Packing and Unpacking Services
  • 2 months free storage (3rd and 6th months)

*Valid on Moves of $1,000 or higher

Our Inspiration

  • “The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that
    you are not going to stay
    where you are.”- J.P. Morgan

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    “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.”
    – Charles Darwin

  • Our Inspiration

    FlatRate Moving ELITE: The Ultimate Moving Experience
  • FlatRate Moving Sales Consultant: Ricardo

    “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.”
    – Albert Einstein

Reasons to
Move with us

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Guaranteed Pricing

As an industry-leading moving company, FlatRate Moving provides you with one guaranteed price with no hidden fees, based on what you are moving and the distance you’re traveling. FlatRate Moving maintains a quote accuracy of over 99% from estimate to final cost.

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Professionally Trained Movers

Our weekly training programs ensures that our NYC movers know the ins and outs of moving. FlatRate Moving provides its movers with the tools they need to be the best crews in the industry including top facilities, on site massage services, and daily breakfast meals.

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Best-in-class-technology

FlatRate is the first moving company that uses top-notch technology to deliver quality service to every NYC move. With the FlatRate mobile app, you can stay connected throughout your move, create a photo inventory of your items, locate your truck and more.

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Timely Delivery, Pickup and Drop-0ff

FlatRate Moving has a thorough planning process and an unmatched commitment to timely delivery. With Long Distance moves, FlatRate Moving offers guaranteed delivery dates to make sure your move is completed safely and efficiently.

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Local Knowledge

Our 30 years experience as professional NYC movers mean that FlatRate Moving knows all the local parking rules, traffic patterns, and building regulations in the city, allowing us to deliver superior service every time.

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Expert Packing Services

Our expertise and specialized approach to packing ensues the safe transport of your belongings throughout your move. FlatRate Moving considers each item to be unique so FlatRate Moving has a special procedure to pack and wrap every item so all your belongings are handled with care.

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Inventory Tracking

To ensure that your items remain in the same condition throughout your move, FlatRate Moving utilizes the best digital barcode technology to take photo inventory tracking of your belongings. You can also use the FlatRate app to create your own photo inventory of your items.

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High Quality Supplies

As a high-quality moving company, FlatRate Moving only uses top-tier blankets and materials to protect your furniture as well as double-layered boxes to provide extra protection and prevent any possible damage to your items.

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24/7 Customer Service

As a supportive moving company, our customer service team stays connected throughout your moving process to provide you with updates on timing and help answer any last minute questions.

Payment Options

*Wire & cash payments also accepted

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Pay via your bank routing + account number and get 3% off your move

*Wire & cash payments also accepted

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Blog / Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
You’ve found a home. You’ve started packing up. You’ve realized that hiring a moving company is the best approach to getting you to your new home. That’s a great start! Then, you start to think about the practical details. How much will it cost? How long will it take? And how...
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Helpful Tips
For Your Move

How to pack a flat screen TV

Moving? Make sure you protect you TV.

How to Pack Artwork

Moving Artwork can be risky.

How to pack a couch

Learn tips on how FlatRate Moving keeps couch safe!

How to protect your floor

Moving? Make sure you protect your floors.

How to pack a mattress

Moving a mattress can be tricky.

How to pack dishes

Learn tips on how FlatRate Moving keeps kitchen items safe!

FAQ

Q. How Many People Do I Need to Move?

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You’ve found a home. You’ve started packing up. You’ve realized that hiring a moving company is the best approach to getting you to your new home. That’s a great start! Then, you start to think about the practical details. How much will it cost? How long will it take? And how many movers will you...

Q. First-Timers Guide to Renting a Storage Unit

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There are many reasons you may need to rent a storage unit. Whether you’re looking for a place to store a few things while you renovate or a longer-term solution after downsizing your home, there are options for you.  If it’s your first time renting a storage unit, we’re here to help. We’ve put together...

Q. Moving at the Last Minute

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Let’s face the facts: any and all moves can be a big challenge. When you have a household move in the works, you want every second available to plan. Yet there are times in life when you have to move in a hurry. How to move on a short time frame  When your move is...

Q. The Pros & Cons of Moving from City to Suburb (and Vice Versa)

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Some people love city life, but pandemic lockdowns have caused claustrophobia and lust for open space. Suburbanites have felt isolated and miss encounters at the coffee shop and children’s play dates and long for more activity.  Whether you live in...

Q. Things to Consider When You're Looking for a Long-Term Storage Unit

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There are a number of situations where long-term storage units are a huge help: For those moving overseas who need a place to store the things they can’t part with. Storing seasonal items which would otherwise clutter garages, closets, and...

Q. The Essentials Box: What to Pack to Open First in Your New Home

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When you imagine moving, you probably imagine yourself sitting in your new living room. Maybe you’re looking out your new window with your morning coffee. Or you see yourself waking up in your new bedroom. What you don’t imagine, is...

Q. What Season Should I Move? (And When?)

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When planning a move, ‘where’ is only one of several considerations. You also have to think about ‘how’ (FlatRate can help with that!) and ‘when.’ From weather to cost to timing, there are plenty of reasons you may be tempted to opt for one season over the other. Here is a list of the pros...

Q. Update your Address Before, After and During Your Move

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So you’ve signed the lease, packed your things, scheduled the movers (and if you haven’t – contact FlatRate today!) but there’s one major thing you might be forgetting – updating your address. From the post office to the DMV, there...

Q. How to Stay Safe During a Move

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Moving can be risky business. Heavy items, strenuous all day work, and lots of movement. Here are a few tips to stay safe and reduce your risk both during and after a pandemic. Don’t Lift Heavy Items Yourself - Seriously! That heavy dresser you think two of you could lift together if you try really...

Q. A How-to Guide for Moving with Pets

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Moving is already a stressful process and adding a pet on top of that only adds an extra set of complications. So while we can’t guarantee that moving with a pet will ever be a breeze, here are some tips for keeping your best friend(s) safe, satisfied, and out of the way on moving day....

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Change your Address

United States Postal Service

Make sure you don’t miss any mail by setting up a forwarding address with the post office. USPS recommends doing this up to two weeks in advance as it can take time to process your request.

Registered Carriers

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The top priorities at DOT are to keep the traveling public safe and secure, increase their mobility, and have our transportation system contribute to the nation's economic growth. Here you can check what carriers companies are registered and in compliant.

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New York Department of Transportation

Work to serve our customers and earn the trust placed in us by the people of New York. Everyone and every unit have immediate customers whom they serve directly. Everyone and every unit also have one or more suppliers that serve them directly. Customers and suppliers are connected in a chain - the Chain of Value - in which each link adds value. Find tips for moving inside New York City.

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Moving Tips: Find tips and resources on how to hire movers for domestic and international moves, avoid and report moving problems, and how to change your mailing address.

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