New Jersey Movers You Can Trust

Expedite Moving is a licensed New Jersey moving company based in Rahway, serving northern and central New Jersey. Local moves are billed hourly — $195 for a three-mover crew, $235 for four, with a three-hour minimum plus an hour of travel — so a small move starts near $800. We move houses, condos and apartments seven days a week.

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Moving can be stressful, but it does not have to be. Expedite Moving’s New Jersey movers handle local and residential relocations across the state — from a one-bedroom walk-up in Hoboken to a four-bedroom colonial in Westfield. Whether you are moving down the street or from one end of New Jersey to the other, we quote the job honestly, show up on time, and treat your things like our own.

Movers in New Jersey: What a Local Move Costs

Most moving companies in NJ, ours included, price local work by the hour rather than by weight. What you pay comes down to how many movers the job needs, how long they are on the clock, and how hard the two ends are to work in.

Movers' hourly rates in New Jersey

  • $40 per mover, per hour, plus $75 for the truck.
  • Three-mover crew — $195 per hour. The standard crew for a one- or two-bedroom home.
  • Four-mover crew — $235 per hour. Three bedrooms and up, or anywhere stairs will slow the job down.
  • Three-hour minimum plus one hour of travel time, charged once rather than per leg.
  • A practical floor of about $800 — a three-mover crew at the minimum.

No weekend surcharge, no fuel surcharge, no stair fee added at the end.

What changes the price of your New Jersey move

  • How full the home is. Crew size follows volume, not square footage; a packed two-bedroom can take longer than a sparse three.
  • Stairs, walk-ups and elevators. High-rises usually need a reserved elevator window and a certificate of insurance. We issue COIs at no charge.
  • Where the truck can park. Carry distance can add an hour by itself in dense towns.
  • Packing and specialty items. Pianos, safes and oversized glass change both the crew and the time.

Movers Who Know New Jersey

New Jersey moves require planning and local knowledge. Our movers are trained to handle:

We plan ahead so your move stays efficient and on schedule.

Movers You Can Verify Before You Book

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Movers for Residential Moves Across New Jersey

Residential work is the bulk of what our New Jersey movers do, and the phrase covers a lot of ground — a studio in New Brunswick and a five-bedroom in Summit are both residential moves. Here is what a move of each size takes.

Movers for houses, condos and apartments in New Jersey

  • Studio or one-bedroom. Three movers, roughly four to six hours including travel. This is where the three-hour minimum most often applies.
  • Two-bedroom apartment or condo. Three movers, roughly six to eight hours. Add time for a walk-up or a reserved elevator window.
  • Three-bedroom house. Four movers, roughly seven to nine hours. Furniture is taken apart and rebuilt, and that labor sits inside the hourly rate.
  • Four bedrooms and up. Four movers and a long day, sometimes a second truck. Larger colonials — the kind common in Westfield and Summit — need the capacity because the houses hold more.

These are planning ranges for a crew of that size on a home of that size, not a quote. New Jersey's rules entitle you to a written, itemized estimate after we walk the home or run a video survey.

What residential moving services in New Jersey include

  • Disassembly and reassembly of beds, tables and standard furniture
  • Blanket-wrapping and shrink-wrap on upholstery and wood
  • Floor runners, door-jamb protection and banister padding at both ends
  • Wardrobe boxes for clothes, cartons for TVs and framed glass
  • Certificates of insurance for building management, issued free
  • Partial or full packing and unpacking, quoted separately from the move

Movers for Apartments, High-Rises and Walk-Ups in New Jersey

From walk-ups to luxury high-rises, our movers are equipped for the realities of moving in New Jersey.

Apartment & Condo Moves

We regularly move clients in apartment communities and condo buildings throughout New Jersey. Our team follows building rules, protects common areas, and keeps your move organized and efficient.

Townhome & Multi-Level Home Moves

Stairs, tight turns, and multiple floors are common in NJ homes. Our movers are experienced in safely moving furniture and heavy items through multi-level spaces.

Single-Family & Suburban Home Moves

Whether you’re moving into or out of a single-family home, we handle driveway access, garage loading, and full-house moves with care and attention to detail.

Small Moves & Partial Moves

Not every move is a full house. We offer flexible solutions for studios, apartments, and partial moves throughout New Jersey.

Movers for Long-Distance Moves, Packing and Storage

New Jersey runs about 170 miles from its northern border to Cape May, so a move that never leaves the state can still be a long day on the road.

  • Long-distance moving. Long hauls within New Jersey and the surrounding region, planned around drive time. Tell us your origin and destination and we will confirm what we can take on.
  • Packing services. New Jersey movers and packers in the same crew — the whole house, or just the kitchen and the breakables. No minimum, and materials are itemized.
  • Storage. For closing dates that do not line up. Goods stay wrapped and inventoried between the two halves of the move.

Downsizing a parent, or moving into a 55+ community or assisted living? Our senior movers in New Jersey run those moves at a slower pace with one coordinator from estimate to delivery.

Movers in New Jersey Must Be Registered — What That Gives You

New Jersey regulates household-goods movers through the Division of Consumer Affairs under N.J.A.C. 13:44D. Three rules are worth knowing before you hire anyone.

  • The company must hold a state registration. Ours is #39PC00116900. Ask any mover for their number, and be wary of one who will not give it.
  • Liability cannot be limited below $1.00 per pound, per article. N.J.A.C. 13:44D-4.6(a) sets that floor. It is not full replacement value, so understand the difference before you sign.
  • You are owed a written estimate before moving day. N.J.A.C. 13:44D-4.2(a) requires a fully completed written estimate at least 24 hours ahead, after a physical or virtual survey. A number quoted over the phone with no survey is not an estimate.

Movers Serving Towns Across Northern and Central New Jersey

Expedite Moving is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey, and our local movers serve communities across the northern and central part of the state. As a fully licensed New Jersey moving company (NJ Division of Consumer Affairs Reg. #39PC00116900), we handle local moves throughout these counties and cities — plus many towns in between.

If you are looking for local movers in NJ or movers in Central NJ, Rahway sits in the middle of that map — Union, Middlesex and Essex are short runs from our yard, and Bergen, Hudson, Monmouth, Morris and Somerset are regular New Jersey local moving territory.

Town guides for movers in New Jersey

For the towns where we move most often, we publish a detailed local page: what a typical move there costs, street and parking rules that affect the truck, building types, and what to plan for. More guides are added regularly.

  • Westfield movers — large colonials, downtown parking, and what a Westfield move actually costs
  • Summit movers — twelve historic districts, big pre-1940 houses and a strict overnight parking ban
  • Berkeley Heights movers — the largest houses in the county, split-levels and long driveways on the Watchung crest (guide coming September)
  • New Providence movers — a quarter of households rent, so elevator slots and certificates of insurance matter (guide coming October)
  • Cranford movers — flood-zone basements, elevated homes and 4-ton weight limits on a dozen streets
  • Union County (our home base): Rahway, Elizabeth, Union, Linden, Cranford, Westfield, Clark, Summit, Berkeley Heights, New Providence, Plainfield, Roselle
  • Essex County: Newark, East Orange, Montclair, West Orange, Bloomfield
  • Hudson County: Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne, Union City, Weehawken

Westfield is the biggest-ticket town we work in across Union County — the houses are roughly twice the size of the national average and the moves run to match. See what a Westfield move actually involves.

  • Middlesex County: Edison, Woodbridge, New Brunswick, Perth Amboy, Piscataway, Old Bridge
  • Bergen County: Hackensack, Fort Lee, Englewood, Paramus
  • Monmouth County: Freehold, Middletown, Marlboro, Howell
  • Morris & Somerset: Morristown, Parsippany, Somerville, Bridgewater

Don’t see your town? We serve many more communities across New Jersey — just ask when you request a quote and we’ll confirm coverage for your move.

Our New Jersey Office

Expedite Moving — Rahway, NJ (Headquarters)

Address
1296 Lawrence St., Rahway, NJ 07065
Hours
Monday–Sunday, 7:00 AM–9:00 PM
Phone
(908) 279-0790
Toll-free
(888) 877-4425

Licensed and insured — NJ Division of Consumer Affairs Reg. #39PC00116900 for moves within New Jersey · USDOT 2491702

Directions and more about the Rahway headquarters are on its location page.

Movers in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions

How much do movers cost in New Jersey?

Expedite Moving bills local New Jersey moves hourly: $40 per mover per hour plus $75 for the truck, which is $195 an hour for a three-mover crew and $235 for four. With a three-hour minimum plus one hour of travel, a small local move starts at roughly $800.

What is included in a New Jersey moving quote, and what are the hidden costs?

The hourly rate covers the crew, truck, blankets, shrink-wrap, floor protection, and disassembly and reassembly of standard furniture. What legitimately adds cost is packing materials, long carries where the truck cannot park close, and specialty items. Those are itemized on the written estimate, not added on moving day.

How much should I tip movers in New Jersey?

Tipping is customary but never required, and it is never added to your bill. Most customers who tip do so at the end of the day based on how hard and how carefully the crew worked. If a crew falls short, we would rather you call us than adjust a tip.

Are moving companies required to be licensed in New Jersey?

Yes. New Jersey requires household-goods movers to register with the Division of Consumer Affairs, which regulates them under N.J.A.C. 13:44D. Expedite Moving, Inc. is registered under #39PC00116900. Ask any mover for their registration number before you book.

How much are New Jersey movers required to cover if something is damaged?

Under N.J.A.C. 13:44D-4.6(a) a New Jersey mover cannot limit liability to less than $1.00 per pound per article. That is a floor, not full replacement value, so a 10-pound laptop is covered at $10 under basic valuation. Ask about full-value protection if that gap matters.

How far in advance should I book a New Jersey mover?

Two to four weeks is comfortable for most local moves. Month-end weekends and late June through August fill first, so book those further out. We take short-notice work when a crew is free, and we answer seven days a week, 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What areas of New Jersey do you serve?

Expedite Moving is headquartered in Rahway and our movers serve northern and central New Jersey, including Union, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Bergen, Monmouth, Morris and Somerset counties. If you do not see your town, ask when you request a quote and we will confirm coverage.

Do you handle apartment, high-rise and walk-up moves in New Jersey?

Yes, as routine work rather than an exception. Garden-style apartments, third-floor walk-ups and Hudson County high-rises each get a crew sized for the access. Where a building needs a certificate of insurance or a reserved elevator window, we handle it and issue the COI free.

Do your New Jersey movers offer packing services?

Yes. We pack whole houses, and we also pack a single kitchen or a few boxes of fragiles. There is no minimum. Packing is quoted separately from the move so you can see what the labor and the materials each cost.

Do your New Jersey movers handle long-distance moves?

We handle long-distance household moves within New Jersey and the surrounding region, priced around drive time rather than as a standard local job. New Jersey is about 170 miles end to end, so an in-state move can easily be a long one. Tell us both addresses and we will confirm what we can take on.

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