One Long Island City mover holds 14,613 Google reviews, which is most of the 17,398 across the movers in Queens on this page. That volume is real and it ranks first, but the smaller crews around it are rated as high or higher, with ratings running from 4.8 to 5.0, so the choice comes down to the kind of move you have: a walk-up apartment, a piano, a long-distance haul or a quick local job.
Short answer: Piece of Cake Moving and Storage in Long Island City leads with 4.8 stars across 14,613 Google reviews. 1/2 Price Movers Queens in Flushing is rated 4.9 on 1,772 reviews, and Expo Movers and Storage in Woodside is rated 5.0 on 439. Moving prices depend on crew size, stairs and distance, so ask each company for a written quote.
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Piece of Cake Moving and Storage
4.8★★★★★14,613 Google reviews
Piece of Cake Moving and Storage is a Long Island City company offering local residential moves across New York City, long-distance moves, packing and storage. Its site advertises a guaranteed flat-price quote within minutes, and Google lists daily hours from 7 AM to 10 PM. Reviewers describe studio, apartment and interstate moves, including full packing.
What people praise
- Reviewers praise crews that pack carefully and arrive organized and on time
- Packing and unpacking help described as a big relief
- Communication praised as excellent from start to finish
- Hours run late, seven days a week
Worth knowing
- A recent detailed review describes a dispute over a price change after loading began, so confirm the quote covers everything you will move
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Review volume14,613 · 98th
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
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Our take: The deepest review history on the page, 14,613 reviews at 4.8. A safe default for bigger or full-service moves, with the usual advice to document your inventory.
📍10-15 46th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
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1/2 Price Movers Queens
4.9★★★★★1,772 Google reviews
1/2 Price Movers Queens is a Flushing-based mover that handles residential moves, piano moving and moving supplies. Its site says the family-owned company has served New York and New Jersey since 1968 and covers all five boroughs. Google lists it as a mover, packaging company and piano moving service.
What people praise
- Several reviewers call the pricing lower than competitors
- Careful handling of antique furniture and a piano up a flight of stairs, per reviewers
- Crews described as flexible when rooms or plans change on moving day
- Pre-move communication about arrival time
Worth knowing
- One reviewer said a damaged dresser leg was repaired without being mentioned; the company's reply asked them to call
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Review volume1,772 · 93rd
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
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Our take: A 4.9 across 1,772 reviews, rated above the largest review base on the page. A good first quote if cost and piano moving are your priorities.
📍86-14 63rd Dr, Flushing, NY 11374
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Expo Movers and Storage
5.0★★★★★439 Google reviews
Expo Movers and Storage is a Woodside company on Broadway that says it has been moving New Yorkers since 2015. Its site lists local and long-distance moving, storage, office moves and packing, and says it is fully licensed and insured. Google also lists it as a piano moving service.
What people praise
- Reviewers describe glassware and framed pictures wrapped and packed with care
- Moves with no breakage reported by a customer with many glass items
- A reviewer calls a New York to Florida move smooth and on schedule
- Crew follows a checklist, per one customer
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
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Our take: A 5.0 across 439 reviews, which is a smaller base than the two companies above it. A strong pick for fragile items and out-of-state moves.
📍59-16 Broadway, Woodside, NY 11377
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iMOVE NYC
4.9★★★★★323 Google reviews
iMOVE NYC is a moving and storage company on 21st St in Astoria. Its site describes a full range of moving and storage services in Astoria, and Google hours run daily, with a shorter Sunday. Reviewers describe studio and one-bedroom apartment moves, including walk-up buildings.
What people praise
- Reviewers call the pricing transparent and the quote responsive to changes
- Crews handled tight, old walk-up stairways at a steady pace, per a reviewer
- Several customers have moved with them more than once
- A reviewer says a studio move took under three hours
Worth knowing
- One customer on an afternoon slot said the crew ran late because of an earlier job, though they kept updating him
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: A 4.9 across 323 reviews, with praise for transparent pricing and walk-up know-how. A good fit for apartment moves in Astoria and across the borough.
📍23-66 21st St, Astoria, NY 11105
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DA Moving NYC
5.0★★★★★251 Google reviews
DA Moving NYC is a Forest Hills moving company whose site says it was founded in 2013 as a man-with-a-van service and now handles local, long-distance, interstate, residential and commercial moves, packing and junk removal. It says it is fully licensed and insured and can provide a certificate of insurance on request. Its Google listing gives a residential apartment address, and hours run daily from 8 AM to 8 PM.
What people praise
- Reviewers say the owner makes sure you know the cost upfront
- Crews arrive on time and work efficiently, per several customers
- Repeat customers across multiple moves
- Handles moves within Queens and out to Long Island, according to a reviewer
Worth knowing
- Smallest review base on the page, though all but one review is five stars
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
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Our take: A perfect 5.0 on 251 reviews from a smaller, owner-run operation. Worth a quote if you value direct communication.
📍111-20 76th Rd Apt 1D, Forest Hills, NY 11375
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What moving costs depend on in Queens
We don’t publish prices because we found no reliable, cited rate sheet for these companies. Costs generally move with the size of the home, the number of movers and truck time, stairs or elevator access, distance, packing help and any storage. Companies also quote differently: some give a flat price, others charge by the hour. Get a written quote that lists what is included, and have it updated if your inventory changes.
Movers across Queens
These companies are based in Long Island City, Flushing, Woodside, Astoria and Forest Hills, and several also cover the rest of New York City and nearby areas. Searching for movers near me in Queens? Each listing shows a phone number and daily hours, so you can ask about your date and your building.
What to ask before hiring movers
- Is your quote a flat price or hourly, and what is included?
- Are you licensed and insured, and can you send a certificate of insurance?
- How do you handle stairs, elevators and parking at my building?
- What happens if the inventory is larger than I estimated?
- Who is responsible if something is damaged, and how do I file a claim?
Frequently asked questions
Which Queens movers handle pianos?
Google lists piano moving service for 1/2 Price Movers Queens, Expo Movers and Storage and DA Moving NYC, and reviewers describe a piano move with 1/2 Price. Confirm with the company before booking.
Do any of these movers offer storage?
Piece of Cake Moving and Storage and Expo Movers and Storage list storage services on their sites. Ask the others whether they can arrange storage.
Choosing a mover
Piece of Cake Moving and Storage is the default on proven volume, 14,613 reviews at 4.8, while 1/2 Price Movers Queens and Expo Movers and Storage are strong picks on price and care. Whoever you choose, get the quote and inventory in writing.
