Moving and Storage in Brooklyn
Many Brooklyn moves need storage between leases. Some movers run their own warehouse, while others work with self-storage facilities. Ask where your goods will be kept, how they're stored and how you'll get them back.
What changes the price of moving and storage?
- Warehouse storage (the mover's) or self-storage
- Monthly rate and minimum term
- Handling fees in and out
Who offers moving and storage in Brooklyn?
Moving and Storage FAQ
Is mover storage different from self-storage?
Yes. With warehouse storage, the mover handles and holds your goods. With self-storage, you rent the unit and control access yourself.
Where can you check a mover yourself?
- FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot: look up any USDOT number
- FMCSA Protect Your Move: federal guide to avoiding moving fraud
- NYSDOT carrier certificates: New York State household goods authority
- New York Attorney General: file a consumer complaint
- NYC 311: city rules on streets, parking and buildings
- Better Business Bureau: complaint history