Movers, Not Shakers! is a New York-based green moving company with over 20 years of experience. They are committed to being environmentally friendly by using trucks running on bio-diesel fuels and providing customers with reusable bins, which save over 80 pounds of cardboard in each move and more than 1,000 trees each year. The company is based in Brooklyn and serves the entire New York City, NY area, offering a range of services including local and long-distance moving, residential and commercial moving, packing, storage, and moving supplies. They pride themselves on offering a stress-free moving experience, ensuring efficiency and care throughout the process.
Movers, Not Shakers!
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Additional Cities Served: Jersey City, Mount Vernon, Hempstead, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten IslandShow More >
Moving Services
- Local Moving
- Residential Moving
- Commercial Moving
- Long Distance Moving
- Interstate Moving
- Packing Services
- Storage Services
- Moving Supplies
- Next Day or Next Month Moving
- Hourly Fee Moving
USDOT Interstate LicenseIf you’re moving across state lines, you likely need to hire a moving company with a VALID USDOT license. This licensing information comes from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and applies to a moving company's ability to perform a long distance INTERstate move (for example: from California to Texas). If your move crosses state lines within the same commercial zone, or metropolitan area (for example: DC to Alexandria, VA), it is generally not considered an interstate move and a moving company may not need an "Active" license from FMCSA to perform this type of move. INTRAstate moves (within the same state or city) are regulated by state and local jurisdictions and licensing requirements vary according to locale.
If you’re moving across state lines, you likely need to hire a moving company with a VALID USDOT license. This licensing information comes from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and applies to a moving company's ability to perform a long distance INTERstate move (for example: from California to Texas). If your move crosses state lines within the same commercial zone, or metropolitan area (for example: DC to Alexandria, VA), it is generally not considered an interstate move and a moving company may not need an "Active" license from FMCSA to perform this type of move. INTRAstate moves (within the same state or city) are regulated by state and local jurisdictions and licensing requirements vary according to locale.Authorized
for Interstate Moves
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Summarized Review of Movers, Not Shakers!
We've analyzed the customer reviews to provide a summarized snapshot. Imagine the challenge of sifting through and reading every single review a moving company has ever received. Could you spot the fake reviews? Could you formulate a well-rounded analyses, or would you be left relying on a gut feeling?
Our rigorous evaluation process addresses this by meticulously vetting each moving company based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience:
1. Quality
8.33/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Movers, Not Shakers! has shown to generally provide highly satisfactory, professional, and efficient moving services, despite a few criticisms and negative experiences.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“move was terrible but workers are fast and efficient”
“Movers, Not Shakers provided an excellent moving service.”
“Had a great experience with these guys”
2. Punctuality
8.63/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Movers, Not Shakers! is consistently reported to arrive early or on time, displaying a high level of efficiency and professionalism.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they showed up early (8am).”
“The team arrived early”
“showed up 15 minutes early”
3. Affordability
8.26/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Movers, Not Shakers! is generally perceived as offering competitive, fair pricing and is frequently considered the most affordable or significantly cheaper option compared to other companies, despite a few instances of customer dissatisfaction regarding price adjustments and unexpected fees.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“cost was over 1k less than another company's estimate.”
“pricing is super fair for New York”
“consistently reasonably priced”
4. Communication
7.39/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Movers, Not Shakers! generally provides highly responsive, professional, and helpful service, although there are notable instances of poor communication and unprofessional behavior that have negatively affected some customers' experiences.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“rep didn't appreciate my hearing issues”
“Vanessa talked me through all my needs.”
“My point-man Greg answered all of my questions”
5. Stick to Prices
7.21/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Movers, Not Shakers! generally maintains a good reputation for adhering to their initial quotes and avoiding unexpected fees, despite some instances of dissatisfaction regarding price changes and additional charges.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“no mention of price change after the initial quote.”
“great about sticking to the flat-rate quotes”
“flat rate estimate was the final cost”
6. Speed
9.57/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Movers, Not Shakers! consistently receives praise for their rapid, efficient service, making moves smooth and reducing stress for clients, with only a couple of exceptions noting concerns about time and professionalism.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“workers are fast and efficient”
“efficient and FAST - completed move by 1:30pm.”
“Got the job done swiftly and efficiently”
7. Friendliness
8.6/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Movers, Not Shakers! consistently receives praise for their amicable and professional demeanor, despite a few isolated reports of unkind behavior, indicating an overwhelmingly positive customer experience.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“the guys were friendly.”
“friendly”
“patronizing tone of some of the staff member”
8. Will Hire Again
7.76/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Movers, Not Shakers! overwhelmingly receives positive feedback with the majority of customers expressing a strong inclination to reuse their services, despite a few negative experiences.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“never use MNS again”
“highly recommend using them implies would hire again.”
“recommend purchasing some assistance from them”
9. Professionalism
7.94/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Movers, Not Shakers! generally receives high praise for their efficiency, courteous behavior, and professional service, although there are a few accounts of unprofessionalism and rudeness, particularly concerning handling disagreements and expectations.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“The moving team quickly assembled our furniture”
“professional”
“extremely professional”
10. Conflict Handling
4.44/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Movers, Not Shakers! has shown a mixed pattern of behavior, with some customers praising their efforts to go above and beyond to rectify issues, while others report dissatisfaction due to unresponsiveness, refusal to compensate, or failure to address damages and losses adequately.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“moving insurance did not cover damages”
“dealt with a last-minute complication beautifully”
“went above and beyond including fixing my broken bedframe”
11. Precision & Care
8.62/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Movers, Not Shakers! consistently receives high praise for their meticulous attention to detail and the respect and cautiousness they show towards clients' possessions, despite a few isolated incidents of damage.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“desk was severely damaged”
“Everything arrived intact”
“packed up everything carefully”
Customer Insights
Cost: $ 1488.00 from 4 reviews
Local Move Duration: 3 hours from 44 reviews
Interstate Move Duration: 2 days from 3 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Vanessa | Vanessa was helpful in talking through moving needs. |
| Greg | Greg answered all questions and was helpful |
| Greg | Greg had expertise and ensured a smooth process |
| Greg, Dmitri | Greg is responsive and helpful, Dmitri and his crew were phenomenal |
| Greg | Greg and his team are professional and thorough |
How do we review a moving company?
Imagine the challenge of sifting through and reading every single review a moving company has ever received. Could you spot the fake reviews? Could you formulate a well-rounded analyses, or would you be left relying on a gut feeling?
Our rigorous evaluation process addresses this by meticulously vetting each moving company based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience:
- 1. Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
- 2. Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
- 3. Affordability
1 = extremely expensive, 10 = extremely affordable
- 4. Communication
Was the office staff quick to respond to questions prior to moving day? Did the moving crew notify you on the day of move regarding any changes to the original schedule? If there were any issues to resolve after moving day, was an office manager quick to respond and address problems encountered?
- 5. Stick to Prices
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
- 6. Speed
Did the movers seem to take their precious time in an attempt to increase the overall cost of the move? Remember, moving is HARD work and some breaks should be expected!
- 7. Friendliness
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
- 8. Will Hire Again
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
- 9. Professionalism
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
- 10. Conflict Handling
Accidents can and will likely happen at some point on moving day. How a moving company responds to these accidents can say a lot about the company.
- 11. Precision & Care
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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