Men on the Move - Review by All Movers

Okay, so what do they actually do? It’s easy to assume all movers are the same, but the devil is in the details. Here is the breakdown of what you can hire them for.

Knowing what they do is one thing; knowing how they do it is another. Here is the workflow, from the first phone call to the last box coming off the truck.

Getting a price out of some movers is like pulling teeth. With Men on the Move, it’s usually pretty straightforward.

1. The Inquiry: You can call them or fill out a form online. I always suggest calling. You get a feel for their customer service immediately.
2. The Estimate: For small moves, they might give you a quote over the phone based on an inventory list. For larger homes, they prefer to do an in-home or video survey. Do the survey. It protects you from surprise fees later. This is how you get a fixed-price estimate rather than an hourly guess that balloons on moving day.
3. The Booking: Once you like the price, you sign the order for service and usually put down a deposit to lock in the date.
4. Communication: Their customer support is generally responsive. They usually call to confirm a day or two before the move.

On the big day, here is what typically goes down:

• Arrival: The crew shows up. Usually, there is a foreman or lead driver who introduces himself.
• Walkthrough: You walk them through the house. Point out the antique dresser that belonged to your grandma. Point out the weird scratch on the wall that was already there.
• Prep: They lay down floor runners and pad the banisters. This is a sign of a good moving crew.
• Loading: They wrap the furniture in pads and shrink wrap inside the house, then load the truck. Before finalizing any of the documents on loading day, make sure you take a look over our guide to understanding moving contracts.
• The Paperwork: Before they leave, you sign the bill of lading.
• Delivery: At the new place, they unload where you tell them to. If anything is damaged (knock on wood), you note it on the inventory sheet right then and there.

Nothing is perfect. Even the best companies have off days. Here is the good, the bad, and the ugly based on my research and experience in the industry.

These are estimates. Prices change based on the season (summer is expensive!), stairs, elevators, and how much stuff you actually have.

Okay, let’s talk money. It’s hard to give an exact number without seeing your stuff, but based on average normalized moving costs and industry standards for this tier of service, here is what you can expect.

Since “Men on the Move” is a popular name, it’s crucial to make sure you are contacting the right headquarters. They operate primarily out of specific hubs.

The most prominent operations are generally located in:

• New York (Long Island): This is a huge hub for them, servicing the entire Tri-state area.
• Midwest/Michigan Area: Another common base of operations for companies with this name.
• Florida: Often used as a destination hub for the “snowbird” moves from the north.

Always check the specific license numbers on their website to ensure you are calling the main office and not a copycat. If you’re interested in the broader shipping patterns across these paths, check out our guide on the top cities people are moving to.

If you were my best friend asking me over coffee, “Sarah, should I hire them?” I would say yes, with a caveat.

I’d recommend them if you value your sanity over saving a few bucks. They are a solid, “middle-class” mover – meaning they aren’t the luxury white-glove service that moves billionaires, but they aren’t the sketchy guys damaging your stuff, either.

If you get a quote and it’s too high, or they are booked up, here are a few other places to look:

• Gentle Giant: known for incredible service, but also pricey.
• Two Men and a Truck: A franchise model. Hit or miss depending on the local owner, but usually decent for local moves.
• PODS: If you want to do the loading yourself but don’t want to drive the truck.

Speaking of alternatives, if you are looking at different destinations, sometimes the location dictates the cost more than the mover. I’ve looked into data on top cities people are moving to and it’s wild how much demand changes the price.