Morton Lemkau Moving & Storage is a family-owned moving company that has been in operation since 1949. Based in Syosset, New York, the company provides both local and long-distance moving services for residential, commercial, piano, and organ customers throughout the tristate area and from Maine to Florida. Alongside other movers in Glen Cove, NY, they offer over 70 years of industry experience and tailored services include full or partial household boxing and packing, special crating of unique items, multiple pickup locations, and delivery destinations. Their commitment to honesty, consistent and fair service sets them apart.
Morton Lemkau Moving & Storage
About Morton Lemkau Moving & Storage
Additional Cities Served: Lynbrook, Mineola, Massapequa Park, Floral Park, Rye, WestburyShow More >
Moving Services
- Local Moves based on an hourly rate
- Long Distance Moves based on a weight & distance tariff
- Commercial Grade Moving Boxes
- Full or Partial Household Boxing and Packing
- Special Crating of Unique Household Items
- Multiple Pickup Locations & Delivery Destinations
- Expert Piano Moves
- Special Wrapping & Preparation For Storage
- Expert Packing & Crating Service
- Furniture Delivery Service
USDOT Interstate License
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.
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 Morton Lemkau Moving & Storage
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
9.31/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Morton Lemkau Moving & Storage is highly praised for its professional, efficient, and exceptional service, though it has experienced a few disappointments, the overwhelming sentiment from customers is one of tremendous satisfaction.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“on time professionals that do not let you down”
“made it as pleasant and effective as possible”
“great experience moving a baby grand piano”
2. Punctuality
8.84/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Morton Lemkau Moving & Storage demonstrates exceptional reliability and consistency in arriving on time and efficiently executing their tasks, with an almost perfect track record marred only by a single instance of delay.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“on time professionals”
“Very punctual”
“arrived promptly at 9 am”
3. Affordability
8.76/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Morton Lemkau Moving & Storage is consistently praised for its reasonable rates, fair pricing, and overall great value, with nearly all feedback highlighting their competitive and often lower-than-expected costs, despite a single mention of a price increase on a second service.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“priced fairly”
“Rates are reasonable”
“they are affordable”
4. Communication
9.05/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Morton Lemkau Moving & Storage is overwhelmingly praised for its professionalism, responsiveness, and the ease with which clients can reach out, despite a rare mention of a communication breach.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“office staff is professional”
“they acknowledged the breach of communication”
“team was responsive”
5. Stick to Prices
8.57/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Morton Lemkau Moving & Storage is highly praised for its honesty and ethical practices, often charging less or matching the lowest estimates, despite an isolated complaint about costs doubling.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“can choose a fixed price”
“straightforward about the pricing”
“ethical implies sticking to quoted prices”
6. Speed
8.99/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Morton Lemkau Moving & Storage receives consistently high praise for their efficiency, organization, and quicker-than-expected completion times, despite a single report of needing a second trip due to a small truck.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“men were organized and efficient”
“they are quick”
“move went like clockwork”
7. Friendliness
9.7/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Morton Lemkau Moving & Storage consistently exemplifies remarkable consideration, courtesy, and amicability, making them a pleasure to work with according to widespread customer feedback.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“very considerate”
“they are courteous”
“the movers have been a pleasure to work with”
8. Will Hire Again
9.22/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Morton Lemkau Moving & Storage is overwhelmingly favored by customers for its reputable service, with a vast majority expressing a high likelihood of recommending and rehiring the company for future moves, despite a few isolated reports of dissatisfaction.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“highly recommended and have used multiple times”
“would readily recommend Lemkau”
“I've changed my review to a positive one”
9. Professionalism
9.32/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Morton Lemkau Moving & Storage is highly regarded for their professional, organized, ethical, and respectful moving services, with an overwhelming majority of reviews praising their professionalism, despite a couple of dissenting opinions on the current owners and an incident of unprofessional behavior.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“professionals that do not let you down”
“office staff is professional, men were organized”
“they offered a sincere apology and fair compensation”
10. Conflict Handling
3.25/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Morton Lemkau Moving & Storage demonstrates a concerning inconsistency, with an isolated instance of offering acceptable compensation and a sincere apology overshadowed by multiple reports of unaddressed issues and a lack of accountability for damages and loss.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they offered acceptable compensation and a sincere apology”
“made aware of the issues but never heard back”
“should own the breakages”
11. Precision & Care
8.7/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Morton Lemkau Moving & Storage is overwhelmingly appreciated for their meticulous and caring approach to customer belongings, though there are rare instances of dissatisfaction due to damages.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they handled my baby grand piano carefully”
“very meticulous and caring of our things”
“TVs and antique phonograph were damaged”
Great Crew Members
| Morton Lemkau | thank you to the team |
| Alex, | Alex was wonderful to deal with |
| Alex,Chris,Carlos | Alex was super helpful, Chris and Carlos were great |
| Chris, Omar, John | amazing especially Chris, Omar and John |
| Chris, Mike, Carlos | worked well as a team to complete the move quickly |
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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