Sterling Movers & Storage

It’s really tricky to sort through all the different moving companies and find a mover who you feel comfortable entrusting your belongings to. I called several companies and they all quoted me an hourly rate for my move and seemed disinterested in the items I was moving and in giving me a real quote. I had to call one company several times just to get a “guesstimate”. When I called Sterling, the salesperson was very detail-oriented and he took the time to go through what I was actually moving, which helped me to feel more secure in the price quoted over the phone, and they even offered to pack some of my fragile items and hanging clothes for no charge, which was a big help. My moving crew, headed by Charlie, were on time, polite and cared about their work even though the job wasn’t easy. They definitely made my moving day less stressful and this was without a doubt my best move to date. more

I haven’t moved a lot but I have heard some horrific stories from my family and friends. These guys found a way to move my things up a very tight flight of stairs without any harm to my furniture. Seriously, there was no slacking or complaints from the movers, even when my wife had them move the sofa 3 times! Hopefully I won’t have to move again too soon, but I am sure when I do it will be with Sterling. more

These guys were great! I have moved before using other companies and have had pretty average experiences both times. I discovered this company on my commute home from work one day when I noticed their truck moving someone on my block. The other two times I moved, the company's I used didn't even have their names on their trucks so when I saw these I thought they looked like a reputable company, so I called them up that next day and I am so happy I did. The salesperson covered every aspect of the move and was really good at communicating everything I needed to know prior to my move date. Where I really became Impressed was when the movers showed up looking better than any crew I have ever seen before. They were all the nicest guys and were so professional. They moved quickly and stuck to the price quoted over the phone. I will definitely recommend this company to friends and family and anyone else looking for an honest and reliable moving company! more

I have expensive nice furniture and art work. And had different companies move me before, but 2 years ago Stefan moved me to 3 floors walk-up in Manhattan and he was accurate and he was like the wind. I said to myself ""THIS IS THE COMPANY TO MOVE WITH FOREVER!"" I was not completely packed then and he packed the rest of my stuff with a smile and did not even charge me extra! Not even a plate was broken, not even a scratch on my furniture. For the flat price they charged this was unbelievable good, so I hired them again this year, this time 3 floors down, to an elevator building, again in Manhattan. Everything went smooth and he gave me the same price as 2 years ago!!!! This is the BEST company to move with. Ohhh and did I mention that 5 days after my move Stefan called me and followed up if all was ok and asked about my experience? Just incredible!!! Pros: CAREFUL- GREAT PRICE- FAST Cons: NONE- keep up the good work more

I used sterling moving for my first move in 8 years. I had always gone the route of renting a uhaul in the past, But after looking at my overstuffed Manhattan 2 bedroom and having the faint memory of renting trucks and total chaos of past experience, I decided a professional mover was needed this time. I got a quote from 3 different companies and chose sterling as they were recommended by a good friend and there price was good right in the middle of the other two. I had a rather stressful time with my co op board amongst other things and had to postpone the move on short notice. Stefan was very understanding and we were able to set a date for the following week. On move day I got a call from the crew saying that they were caught in a little traffic and would be running late. They arrived about 10 minutes after our scheduled time of 9am – Not Bad. The movers themselves were pros, very approachable, knew what they were doing and eager to get the job done. Attila the head guy was especially helpful. They moved everything out quickly and there were no issues. I am known for saying how it’s next to impossible to get a good service in this city and you can pay top dollar and still get shoddy service or just a lack of customer appreciation. I am happy that I found a moving company who can make this stressful and unpleasant task a little easier. I don’t plan on repeating this anytime soon but will share my experience with everyone who needs a good mover. Pros: They are Pros more

Sterling Moving exceeded my expectations. Stefan, my sales rep, was extremely helpful over the phone. He sent a very experienced crew to load up our belongings. They dismantled furniture, packed fragile items (TVs, computers, etc), wrapped everything to protect it. The crew worked quickly and efficiently and were very personable. We stored our things for 3 months with Sterling waiting for the closing of our new house. Once we were ready, they showed up at our new house on time, on the date that we requested. The movers unpacked quickly and set up everything they had taken apart. I highly recommend Sterling Moving for their personal service and care to detail. I have moved 4 times in the last 10 years and can truly say that Sterling Moving is the best moving company I have ever encountered. Pros: experienced more

My friend gave me Sterling’s number and said that they did an awesome job for them when they moved. But they moved from a swanky NYC apartment to a home out in CT, and I was just moving from a 1-bedroom out in Brooklyn to a small apartment uptown so I thought that I wouldn’t be able to afford them. So, I still shopped around just in case. These guys still came in competitively price-wise, which was a nice surprise.\r \r My friend was right. They were awesome. They showed up on time on the scheduled moving date & did everything that Stephen, the guy that came to estimate the job beforehand, said they'd do—and they did it quickly, efficiently & without any attitude. Bobby, esp. was really sweet and polite, and they all worked really hard (and in the rain too because it was pouring). Thanks guys! \r Pros: Price, professionals, onsite estimate, no hassles Cons: ??? more

Ok so we hired Sterling at rather short (3 day notice) and they gave us a decent price and showed up on time and did the job thoroughly, helping to do some light packing and setting up stuff at the new apt. There were a few broken plates, which was probably the result of my poor packing and I was a bit bugged by the 'expected' 30% tip which was immediately 'explained' upon their arrival, which I would have liked to have known about in advance. After the tip they worked out to be essentially the same price as quoted by Flat Rate (if the Flat Rate costs had really been without any extra costs). Generally pleased, and I'd probably use them again... under six hours for a 2BR apt moved 25 blocks. Pros: On Time, Fast, Short Notice, Thorough Cons: 30% tip, a few broken pieces more

Sterling Moving company moved my apartment furniture, bed, sofa, dresser drawers, clothes, boxes, chairs, and so on down 5 flights of stairs into the truck. The movers moved everything within a few hours and nothing was messed up, marked, broken, or anything. The truck was there on time with the moving guys, and they were faster then the time they had planned for.\r I really appreciate their time and help with my move. They made everything a whole lot less stressful. Pros: On time, professional, helpful, and really nice! more

I had to move from NY to NJ and called around to different places to get prices quotes. I dreaded the whole moving process b/c I have had several bad experiences (incl. movers not showing up on the scheduled date and having the prices change in mid-move!) \r \r But right from the start it was different with Sterling. After speaking to Stephen on the phone, he came by next day to give me an on-site estimate. The price he gave to move me (from a 4th floor 1-bedroom apt out to NJ) was comparable to others that I had received. But after reading all of these reviews and meeting w/ Stephen, I decided to go w/ Sterling b/c of how professional and straightforward he was. Other places I called either wouldn't give me firm answers to my pricing questions or, believe it or not, wouldn't guarantee that they would be there on the scheduled date to move me as promised!\r \r Anyway, the day of the actual move, the guys showed on-time at 9AM and were already packed up & ready to go by noon. (It would've taken me days - if not weeks- to get all of my junk packed!) Once at the new place, they unloaded everything quickly and even re-assembled a piece for me. When it was time to pay, the price was exactly what I was quoted and they didnt try to pull any sudden surprise charges. Plus, the guys were not only really hardworking, but they were also very polite through-out which was nice. \r \r I'm happy to report that I had no problems w/ the move and was able to settle into my new place without any hassles. I would HIGHLY recommend these guys in a heartbeat (and have already given their name out to all of my friends!) Pros: On-site price quote; on-time delivery; professional thru out more

From the time I first contacted Sterling Moving and spoke to Stephan to the time Vlad and his crew moved me from Manhattan to Brooklyn and set up everything in my new home, these folks transformed what I feared would be a stressful experience into one of ease and comfort.\r \r Stephan's in-house estimate was reasonable and on-target. There were no sudden hidden charges and the quote was a solid written agreement. Stephan, their representative, was pleasant, polite and a gentleman with which to do business. On the days of my moves (due to circumstances I had to do 2 moves, one to storage and one to my new home), Vlad and his crew showed up on time and were incredibly efficient, courteous and friendly. Everything was done in the timeframe they estimated it would be done and done with care.\r \r Should I ever have to move again, Sterling will be my choice. They live up to their name and provide STERLING SERVICE in every way. Pros: Accurate written quote. Courteous. On-time. Efficient and friendly. Cons: None, would use them again without a second thought. more

Stefan was amazing, from the first phone call when he agreed to come give a quote within 3 days (everyone else was a week or more), to the first meeting, when he came and gave us an accurate and thorough assessment of our move, to the day of the move when he led his team to move us. He and his 3 guys worked hard, gave good estimates of timing and were really just nice guys to work with for the day. The price was exactly as quoted and every part of the move was made flawlessly. At the end of the day, when they realized they brought up one of the rugs last, they picked up the furniture so we could get the rug down in place without having to be asked and without an attitude. Completely pleasant experience and we would recommend them to anyone! Pros: Stefan, Clear Answers to all Questions more

I used Sterling to move from my 6th floor elevator building apartment in Astoria to Baltimore, MD last summer. They were amazing!!! Moving is usually pretty stressful, but these guys made it so easy for me. They finished loading in record time and drove straight through to deliver the same day!! All I had to do was relax on the Amtrak all the way down and meet them at my new place. They were friendly, the quote was fair and accurate, and there were no hidden fees. I can't recommend them enough. There is no competition in the New York area! Pros: Friendly, reasonable, reliable, fast! Cons: None. more

These guys certainly lived up to their reputation. The quote Stefan gave me was what I paid and the service they provided was outstanding. I would definitely recommend them to my friends. Thanks Stefan, Bob and Vlad. more

Recently my husband and I moved to Hoboken, NJ from NYC. Stefan, Vlad and Bob arrived at 9 am in the morning exactly as they promised. All three of them were very kind and courteous. We have asked for packing service done and they worked quietly and fast. By 11 am, our 1 bedroom apartment was all packed up and ready to be moved to Hoboken! \r We arrived in our new apartment via PATH and they were already there ready to unload. Everything arrived safely and no damage, no loss was found on any of our items. They assembled furnitures and arranged some heavy objects so we did not have to do any lifting later. By the time they left at 3pm, only thing we had to do was unpacking boxes and even that was breeze (each box was clearly marked with contents). \r In terms of pricing, we found Sterling is extremely competitive. Prior to move, we have contacted various moving services to compare the price quotes and Sterling has quoted the most reasonable, no-frill, no-fine print pricing. \r We were extremely happy with this moving experience! Especially to a pregnant woman like myself, a service like this is truly invaluable. I will recommend this company to all my colleagues and friends. \r Thank you guys! Pros: Reasonable pricing, Movers are pleasant and polite, Speedy service, Our goods arrived all safely and on time. more

We highly recommend this moving company (Sterling Moving and Storage - based in Astoria, NY) to anyone. The great service began when we asked for someone to come down and give us a free quote. Talk about efficiency - same day Stefan from Sterling (who is nice, helpful and professional) came, gave us a very reasonable and firmed quote on the spot. By 'very reasonable' I mean their price beat both Flatrate and Oz moving by a big margin, that was after both Flatrate and Oz reduced their first quotes by about 20%!! \r \r So you would think we would get a raw deal at this price? Not at all. Both of us considered Sterling Moving as the best mover we had so far. Personally, I think big moving companies may charge more because they have an established brand and size, but also because of their size, in my view they are also less likely to provide the kind of personal service and quality control that smaller companies like Sterling Moving can offer. It definitely showed in our move that Sterling Moving proved that they have these special qualities.\r \r It was a tough move. We needed to move from two locations (one ground floor and one fifth floor walk-up) to a fourth-floor walk-up. Apart from the usual household stuff, we also had to move a professional sound-proof room which literally weighs a ton. Four guys (including Stefan who was the team leader that day) and one large truck turned up on time that freezing morning. Despite the stairs and the weight, they moved at lightning speed, handle everything with care and did it with a smile. We found all of them friendly, nice and professional to deal with all the way till the end. Totally trouble-free!! Nothing broken, nothing missing. The price is excellent. No nasty surprises. What more can you ask for? We will definitely use them again. \r Pros: EVERTHING JUST GREAT! Cons: CAN'T THINK OF ANY more

I'm from Boston and had to find a NYC mover to pack and move items my somewhat demanding boss had in multiple storage facilities. To find an ethical moving company blindly, from out of state, was a daunting challenge. I fully expected to get jerked around and ripped-off.\r I feel so fortunate to have found Sterling and, specifically, Stefan. Professional and direct right from the start, with a competitive, binding quote. They arrived right on time and, soon after watching them work, I started to relax. They worked hard and efficiently. They treated fragile items with great care. They explained each step. Always cordial and respectful.\r My boss hadn't provided me with much info about what was in storage so the move turned out to be more complicated and involved than anticipated. But the way they handled each new obstacle was perhaps what was most impressive. Nothing fazed them. They dealt with everything in such a positive, professional, accommodating way. They really understand what it means to provide ""service"".\r This 2 day move, involving multiple stops, covering hundreds of miles, went perfectly. Even my demanding boss was pleased. \r This is an ethical, professional moving company that is punctual, hard-working, efficient, extremely careful, and always respectful and cordial. I dealt with Stefan, who is tireless, resourceful, committed to customer satisfaction, and quietly charming.\r I lucked out finding Sterling. I enthusiastically recommend them. Pros: Their honesty, professionalism, and committment to service. Cons: One of the movers was an ardent Yankee fan. more

Let me preface this by saying I've moved a lot. 6 times in 8 years a lot. After moving this often I've come to dread moving day as it's always stressful and you never know what you are going to get with a moving company. I called sterling about three weeks ahead of my move date to get an estimate. Stefan came over and estimated we would need 24 boxes (there were 21) and 4 hours of move time (it took 3.5 hours) for my entire 1 bedroom apartment. The guys that came were incredibly professional, straightforward, on-time and moved everything quickly and safely. They took apart and reassembled the bed and even provided two wardrobe boxes for our clothes which I was planning to move myself. I was also planning to take my flat-screen TV with me but they had a special box with padding in the truck to move that as well. I don't let anyone touch the TV but I felt so comfortable with the guys I let them take it and there were no problems.\r \r This was BY FAR the best move that I have ever experienced and due to the professionalism displayed by the movers it was painless and stress free. I would highly recommend Sterling Moving to anyone planning to hire a mover. Pros: NO PROBLEMS! Quick, Safe, Professional, Affordable more

they moved me and didnt give me any problems or hassles about pricing or tips. all my stuff got where it had to go in one piece and they were quick about it. definitely would use them again. Pros: fast, good price, didnt break anything more

I had to move out of town on short notice for a new job and got these guys' names from my building super. I'm so glad I called them because they were so nice and professional. They actually showed up on time, packed all of my stuff without breaking anything and moved everything to the new place without a hitch. I'm totally recommending them to all of my friends (esp my girlfriends -- they're cute too!) Pros: Worked fast, gave me a good price, and were cute! more