Move the Otter Way with New York’s top rated movers & packers.
Guaranteed flat rates · Licensed & insured · Unbeatable prices. From packing the first box to unpacking the last one, Otter Moving & Storage takes care of every part of your NYC move.
Get your free moving quote by completing the form below or calling (212) 300-9828.
Movers and packers that care about your experience.
While everyone focuses on the moving, packing turns out to be the unexpected roadblock for a lot of people. It’s easy to tell yourself you’ll pack everything up the day before the move — but you’ve probably accumulated many more things over the term of your lease than you think. That’s a big stress for a lot of people, but with proper planning and an organized schedule, you can take the stress out of packing.
Simply start by packing up the closet, then move on to the dressers (hint: pack off-season clothes first, because you won’t need them), make your way through the living room, and make sure to leave the kitchen for last.
For those of us who lack the motivation or the time to do it ourselves, Otter Moving & Storage offers several packing options to best fit your needs and your budget.
We offer three packing options to best fit your needs and your budget.
Full Packing Service Best value
Opt in for full packing and you can count on us to provide the packing materials (boxes, padding paper, etc.) and pack everything up for you. Depending on the size of your move, packing can be done a day in advance — or, for a small move, even on the same day. In our opinion, this option is the best value: it lets you focus on the more important things in life while we take the stress out of packing. Once everything is moved into your new place, you’ll be in charge of unpacking and arranging your home.
Partial Packing Service Price friendly
For customers who are up to the challenge of packing their wardrobes and non-breakables, this might be the best option. You can pack what you feel comfortable with into your own boxes, and leave the tricky items to us to pack into boxes we provide. Usually people prefer to pack up their clothes and let our movers pack the kitchen, decorative pieces and electronics. It’s easy on your budget, and it gives you peace of mind that your breakables will be packed professionally.
Full Packing & Unpacking Service
Feeling VIP? Then you should move like a VIP. With our full packing and unpacking service, moving has never been easier: we’ll supply the materials, pack everything up, move it, unpack it, and finally remove all of the materials we used from your home. This option lets you relax and forget about the stress that moving and packing bring — it is the most expensive option, though. We suggest considering it if you’re working a very time-intensive job, expecting a new family member, or just feel like treating yourself.
Movers & packers for every kind of move.
From a single Craigslist couch to a full office relocation — here’s everything Otter handles.
Local NYC Moves Popular
With a parking lot in Greenpoint, we can be anywhere you need us within minutes. We love moving people across the New York metropolitan area, wherever their next chapter takes them. One mattress or a full townhouse — there’s no residential move too small or too big for us.
Interstate Moves
Moving in or out of the Big Apple? We have you covered! Boston, Washington DC, Philadelphia or anywhere in between — our professional drivers and well-maintained trucks are made to go the distance for you. We offer several long distance moving solutions to fit your needs and your budget.
Office Moves
NYC businesses never sleep, and neither do we. We know that any disruption to your business can create an expensive gap, so our goal is to get you into your new office with minimal down time. Our experienced moving consultants will plan every step of your move to perfection.
Furniture Delivery
We love small moves. Took the leap of faith on that Craigslist couch? Moving out of a shared apartment? There’s no move too small for us! We’ll work around your schedule and budget to find the perfect solution.
Packing Service
Moving last minute, or just have no time to pack? We have you covered! Our trained professional movers will supply the boxes and other packing materials, pack up your belongings and move you to your new place.
Storage Solutions
Take advantage of our flexible NYC storage solutions. Need storage in transit, or maybe for a few months? With no long-term contracts, Otter Moving & Storage is the perfect moving and storage solution for you!
Know your moving cost upfront with our guaranteed fixed rates.
The key to a smooth move day is timely and detailed planning. That’s why we designed our quotes to be quick to get, easy to understand, transparent and upfront.
Our experienced moving consultants collect the details of your upcoming move — date, addresses, inventory list, additional requests — and put together an all-inclusive fixed rate quote for you within minutes.
Get your moving quote →- ✓Professionally trained movers
- ✓Well maintained & clean trucks
- ✓Insurance for your building (COI)
- ✓Insurance for your items (2 options)
- ✓Fuel, tolls, parking tickets
- ✓Protection of items (blankets, plastic, etc.)
- ✓Basic furniture disassembly & reassembly
- ✓Customer support 7 days a week
*Gratuity for the movers is not included
*Supply and packing of the boxes can be added
*Some furniture might require special handling fees
Share the exact details of your move so your quote covers everything you need us to do.
- Call 212 300 9828 & have your quote in 5-10 minutes.
- Fill out our quick inventory sheet & receive the quote via email.
- Meet your representative via video call & have your quote quickly.
- We offer onsite estimates for select zip codes and move sizes.
Everything you might be wondering.
Is Otter Moving & Storage licensed and insured?
Yes. Otter Moving & Storage is fully insured and licensed with the US DOT and NYC DOT.
Do you provide the COI?
Yes, we provide the certificate of insurance (COI) free of charge for as many locations as needed.
Do you protect my items?
Yes. Our movers will protect all non box-able items for you. This includes your TV, mirrors, dressers, mattress, lamps, etc. We use thick moving blankets, plastic wrap and cardboard to pad the items. The protection of items is included in all quotes at no additional cost.
Do you disassemble and reassemble my items?
Yes, we disassemble and reassemble all of your basic furniture at no additional cost. This includes basic beds (non storage), sofas, desk and tables with up to 8 screws or handling time shorter than 20 minutes. For more complex furniture there might be a handling fee applied, so make sure to inform your moving consultant about it upfront.
What is the insurance policy for my items?
As required by the Department of Transportation, customer’s belongings will be covered with basic coverage of $0.60 per pound per damaged item. If the customer would like to additionally protect their items our moving consultants will recommend a trusted third party insurance company where the policy can be easily obtained.
What is a fixed rate?
Our fixed rates are based on the list of items, logistics of the move and the date of the move. Once you provide this information to your moving consultant they will present you with an all inclusive transparent rate that will not be subject to change unless the details of your move change (eg. adding items, changing date, etc).
The beauty of the fixed rate is knowing your total cost upfront and avoiding any surprises on the day of the move.
What is not included in the fixed rate / price?
Our fixed rates do not include the gratuity, moving of not listed items & supply and packing of boxes (this can be added as additional service).
If you have more questions about the quote, make sure to ask your dedicated moving consultant.
How much time in advance should I schedule my move?
We recommend scheduling your move approximately 1-2 weeks in advance for non busy dates. If you are looking to move during the peak dates (end & beginning of the month) we suggest reaching out 3-4 weeks in advance in order to secure the most affordable rate.
Of course, most of the time we’ll be able to accommodate next day moves, and even same day moves if the schedule allows us.
Do you work on weekends?
Yes – we work seven days a week, as well as on all national holidays. We have you covered 365 days a year.
How much should I tip the movers?
As in many service industries, the recommended gratuity for a job well done is 15-20% of the move price (amount is then equally split between all movers). Of course, the customer is always encouraged to tip their movers any amount that they find appropriate based on crews’ overall performance.
What should I do to prepare for the move?
Preparation for the move is equally as important as the move day itself. Step #1 would be to provide detailed inventory to your moving consultant, #2 would be to declutter and donate/throw away items that you will not need to move, step #3 is to empty out all of your furniture & pack and seal your boxes (unless you ordered the full packing service).
Make sure to check out our moving tips in the top menu bar for more helpful tips.
Do I need to save a parking spot for the truck?
We do not expect our customers to secure the parking spot for our trucks, however if you are able to secure one that would be greatly appreciated as it will help the move go faster and smoother.
About us
We spent the last 10 years doing what we do best – moving New Yorkers. We got to work with some amazing people, we got to know thousands of customers, and we believe we learned what it takes to make a moving day a positive experience. It’s simple – being kind to each other takes the nerves out of the moving day and makes everything just a tad easier.
Armed with kindness we set out to open our moving business. We believe that every customer deserves a transparent moving quote & kind, professional movers – so we made our process just that. By combining our values with care for people we employ, we created a culture based around making the customer satisfaction our #1 priority.
Finally – we decided to be more than a regular moving company. Our mission is to make moving more sustainable by minimizing waste, volunteering in the community and donating 1% of our gross sales to environmental non-profits. We’ve made this official by becoming a partner in the 1% for the planet organization. Learn more >
See what otters had to say about us...
A few words from customers we’ve moved across NYC, straight from Yelp.
Great communication, no fuss, caring with my things and super trustworthy! They also quoted me less than any other mover I was talking to. Perfect movers! Thank you Vladimir!
I had a last minute move and I reached out to multiple companies and Otter Moving & Storage was the only company that could schedule it on such short notice. Vlad provided me with a fair price & my moves Marko and Bob were extremely polite. They even gave me their cute sticker for my laptop! I highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for reliable and efficient movers.
I hired Otter for my move from NJ to Brooklyn, they got here on time, were very efficient and friendly, they even had the wardrobe boxes for my wife's clothes! I would deffinitely recommend them to everyone and will hire them again for my next move next year.
I had a great experience with Otter Moving from the the first call to the end of my move. My contact was Vlad who walked me through the service and answered all of my questions. Every interaction with Otter was prompt and the movers themselves were very efficient. They had my studio apartment packed and moved so quickly, I was in shock!
I reached out to Otter Moving after a recommendation from my building super and I did not regret it. This was my first time using a moving company and they made the process very easy and convenient. I spoke to Vlad who explained the process in detail and offered me a good quote. Movers were nice to deal with even though I had a few extra boxes. I'd definitely recommend to anyone looking for movers!
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