Big Apple Moving has served Nassau County and Suffolk County since 1979 — over 45 years of Long Island relocations, from garden-apartment moves in Garden City to full estate relocations in the Hamptons. We are licensed under NY DOT #T9942, fully insured, and rated 5.0 stars across more than 2,300 Google reviews. Same-day certificates of insurance issued on request.
Professional Long Island Movers Serving Nassau and Suffolk County
Long Island moves are shaped by the distance from New York City and the type of home. A two-bedroom condo in Flushing and a four-bedroom colonial in Smithtown are both Long Island moves in the broad sense, but they require completely different crews, equipment and timing.
Big Apple Moving has run both since 1979. Our Nassau County crews handle the dense western end — Great Neck, Hempstead, Mineola, Garden City — where parking is tight and condo buildings have elevator rules similar to Manhattan. Our Suffolk County teams cover the longer hauls east toward Babylon, Patchogue, Stony Brook, Riverhead and the East End. See our dedicated Nassau County movers page for county-specific pricing and coverage.
Nassau County Movers — Hempstead, Great Neck, Garden City and Beyond
Nassau County is Long Island’s western half, directly adjacent to Queens. Its density varies sharply — the Five Towns and Great Neck have the condo-and-co-op culture of the city, while Levittown, Hicksville and Massapequa are classic suburban single-family homes. Our crews adapt to both.
Hempstead
The Nassau County seat and one of the most active moving markets on Long Island. Dense residential mix with a high proportion of multi-family and condo buildings requiring freight access coordination.
Great Neck
Co-ops, luxury condos and large single-family homes on the North Shore. Buildings here typically require certificates of insurance and have specific elevator booking windows — both handled as standard.
Garden City
Upscale single-family and large estate moves on wide, accessible streets. Homes here are large — plan for a crew of 3 or 4 and a full day on site.
We also serve Mineola, Uniondale, Freeport, Long Beach, Valley Stream, Elmont, Floral Park, New Hyde Park, Port Washington, Manhasset, Roslyn, Syosset and Oyster Bay.
Suffolk County Movers — Babylon, Stony Brook, Patchogue, Riverhead and the Hamptons
Suffolk County is the larger, more spread-out half of Long Island. Moves here involve longer drives from New York City, more suburban and rural home types, and occasionally complex estate situations on the East End — the Hamptons, the North Fork and the Fire Island corridor.
Our Suffolk County teams cover the full county from Babylon and Bay Shore in the west to Riverhead, Southampton and East Hampton in the east. We regularly move homes in Stony Brook, Patchogue, Ronkonkoma, Hauppauge, Commack and Brentwood.
For the East End, we account for the additional drive time in our scheduling and pricing. Long Island Expressway and Southern State Parkway congestion are factored in, particularly for summer weekend moves during Hamptons season.
Long Island Moving Costs — 2026 Market Rates
Long Island moves are priced by crew size and hours worked, with a distance supplement for locations significantly east of the city. The table below shows typical market ranges for 2026. These are estimates based on current market data — your exact price depends on home size, access and how far east your move goes.
| Home size | Typical crew | Estimated hours | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 2 movers | 3–5 hours | $600 – $1,100 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2–3 movers | 5–7 hours | $900 – $1,600 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 movers | 7–9 hours | $1,400 – $2,200 |
| 4+ bedrooms | 3–4 movers | 9–12 hours | $2,200 – $3,500 |
| East End / Hamptons | 3–4 movers | Full day | $2,800 – $4,500 |
Estimates reflect 2026 market rates for Long Island local moves. Moves east of Hauppauge carry a distance supplement. Packing is priced separately if requested.
What Every Long Island Move Includes
Every move we run on Long Island includes the following as standard, with no hidden charges for stairs, fuel or wrapping materials.
Full-Service Moving
Disassembly, wrapping, loading, transport, unloading and reassembly at your new home. You do not lift anything.
Licensed and Insured
NY DOT #T9942. Fully insured. Certificates of insurance issued the same business day for co-ops, HOAs and buildings that require them before a crew can enter.
Packing Services
Full-home or partial packing available. We bring boxes, tape, paper, bubble wrap and wardrobe cartons — and pack around your schedule.
Furniture Moving
Beds, dining tables, sectionals and wardrobes disassembled, padded and reassembled. We bring the tools and the protective materials.
Unpacking Services
We unpack boxes, set up rooms and remove all cartons and packing material so you are not left with a wall of cardboard after the move.
Free, Honest Quotes
Every quote is free and based on the real details of your move. No ballpark figures, no surprises when the crew arrives.
Licensed, Insured and Serving Long Island Since 1979
Big Apple Moving holds NY DOT license #T9942 and has been continuously licensed and insured since 1979. We carry general liability, cargo and workers’ compensation insurance, and issue certificates of insurance to Long Island co-ops, condos, HOAs and estate managers on the same business day you request them.
In Business Since 1979
More than 45 years of moves across Nassau County, Suffolk County and New York City. Over 220,000 moves completed. Our crews have seen every type of Long Island home and every kind of access challenge.
5.0★ on Google — 2,300+ Reviews
Rated 5.0 stars across more than 2,300+ verified Google reviews. That rating reflects 45 years of moves done right.
How to Book Your Long Island Move
Fill out the form on this page or call us. We ask about your home size, both addresses and any access details — elevator, stairs, HOA restrictions, parking at the curb.
We send a written, itemised quote within one business day. No ballpark estimates. The price we quote is the price you pay, subject only to work you add on the day.
If your building needs a COI, we prepare and send it. If you need packing help, we schedule it ahead of moving day. You do not need to manage multiple vendors.
The crew arrives on time, works to the plan and accounts for every item at the other end. We reassemble furniture and remove all packing material before we leave.
Why Long Island Homeowners Choose Big Apple Moving
45+ Years on Long Island
Moving Nassau and Suffolk County residents since 1979. Our crews know the LIE, the Southern State and the local streets — not from GPS alone, but from decades of runs.
NY DOT Licensed — #T9942
Verify our license through the NY DOT mover registry. We are fully licensed and insured for local Long Island and interstate moves.
Trained Crews, Full Accountability
Every crew is trained, uniformed and identifiable. We do not pass your move to a third party. The crew you book is the crew that shows up.
Transparent Pricing
The price in your written quote is what you pay. We price honestly and explain every line. If the scope changes on moving day, we tell you before we do the extra work.
Long Island Movers — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about hiring Long Island movers, answered clearly.
A local Long Island move typically costs between $600 and $3,500 depending on home size and distance. A one-bedroom in Hempstead moving to Garden City averages $700–$1,100. A three-bedroom in Smithtown averages $1,400–$2,200. East End moves (Hampton Bays, Southampton, East Hampton) carry a distance supplement and run $2,800–$4,500 for a full-day crew. All prices are set by crew size and hours worked, not by weight.
Yes. We serve the full length of Long Island, from the Queens border through Nassau County — Hempstead, Great Neck, Garden City, Mineola, Long Beach, Oyster Bay — and across all of Suffolk County, including Babylon, Stony Brook, Patchogue, Hauppauge, Riverhead, Southampton and East Hampton. For East End destinations during Hamptons season, we factor the drive time into your quote upfront.
Yes. Big Apple Moving holds NY DOT license #T9942 and has been continuously licensed and insured since 1979. You can verify our status through the New York State Department of Transportation mover registry. We carry general liability, cargo and workers’ compensation insurance, and issue certificates of insurance to co-ops, HOAs and building managers on the same business day you request them.
Many do, particularly Nassau County co-ops, gated communities and newer condo developments in Suffolk County. A certificate of insurance names your management company or HOA as an additional insured party and confirms our coverage meets the building’s requirements. We prepare and deliver COIs on the same business day you request one.
Two to three weeks is comfortable for most Long Island moves. Book four to six weeks ahead for end-of-month moves, summer weekend moves (June through September) and East End destinations during Hamptons season. If your timeline is shorter, contact us directly — we often have weekday availability on shorter notice.
Yes, and we do it regularly. Moving from Long Island into New York City involves city parking logistics — commercial meter permits, loading zone access and building dock reservations — which our crews handle as part of the job. We also move between Long Island counties, and from Long Island to Westchester, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Yes. We offer full-home packing, partial packing (kitchens, china, artwork, electronics) and packing materials supply for those who prefer to pack themselves. Wardrobe boxes, mattress bags, TV cartons and specialty crating for artwork and antiques are all available. Packing is scheduled before moving day and priced separately from the move itself.
Yes. We offer short-term and long-term storage at our secure New York facility. This is useful when your new Long Island home is not ready on the day your old one must be vacated — we load everything, store it and deliver when you are ready. Contact us for current rates and availability.
Every move is covered by our cargo insurance policy. If an item is damaged in transit, notify us within 48 hours and we will open a claim. New York State requires all licensed movers to provide basic liability coverage, and we carry cargo insurance above the statutory minimum. For high-value items — artwork, antiques or pianos — confirm the coverage level when you book.
Yes. We move upright and grand pianos, safes, pool tables, artwork and antiques across Long Island. Specialty items are assessed at quote time so we can confirm the correct crew size, equipment and protective materials. Pianos require specialist handling — an incorrect lift risks serious injury and permanent damage to the instrument.
