Local Moving reviews

Had a great overall experience using Otter for a recent local move! Communication was seamless from the initial quote, booking, and move in day. The final price was also very reasonable for everything I needed (moving bins, special handling, disassembly/re-assembly etc).

Boris and Jose arrived promptly, were very friendly and worked so efficiently! They were able to move my items up a flight of very narrow stairs, and everything is in perfect condition.

Will definitely consider Otter again in the future! Thank you!

Moving can be a nightmare, but Otter Moving & Storage made it seamless. The team arrived on time and immediately got to work. They wrapped my furniture with care and finished the entire 2-bedroom move in under 4 hours. Friendly, polite, and hardworking from start to finish. Thank you guys.

Boris and Jose were so friendly and very efficient at the move, it all went very smoothly and they took great care not to damage anything. They were also very patient when there was a mix up out of our control at the drop off location meaning the service elevator was delayed - didn’t cause a fuss and got the job done with ease.

Doorman even commented what great movers they were comparatively to all that he sees. Have always had a good experience with Otter.

I used Otter for a move across the neighborhood recently, and am very impressed. Everything from the price quoting to final clean-up went seamlessly and with professional ease. After having dealt with other NYC movers in the past I was a bit leery of the process. I had shady dealing with last minute fees, aggressive pushy sales tactics and damaged furniture. Not with Otter! Miles took care of me from start to finish and with the booking and quoting to confirmation and follow up. Vanja led the team of movers and they were phenomenal. Going from a second story walk-up to the a third is no fun, and these guys powered thru and were done by lunchtime. I will be booking otter again for future moves (hopefully not for a long time!).

I also recommend using their green plastic bins in lieu of boxes. Much more secure, much easier to pack, and best of all, no garbage!

Team 40 and everyone at Otter were an absolute delight to work with! The entire process was smooth, and we couldn’t be happier. Not only are they efficient, but they’re also incredibly gentle and mindful of personal belongings. They worked with such positivity and efficiency that we couldn’t ask for more. I highly recommend Otter to anyone, and I’ll definitely be using them for any future moves. Thank you, team! 😁🦦💚

I had an excellent experience with Otter Moving Company from start to finish. The team was professional, punctual, and extremely efficient. They handled all of my belongings with great care, making sure everything was properly wrapped and protected during the move.

What really stood out was their attention to detail and customer service. The movers were friendly, communicative, and made what is usually a stressful process feel smooth and easy. They worked quickly without rushing, and everything arrived at my new place in perfect condition.

I truly appreciated their reliability and transparency—no surprises, just great service. I would absolutely recommend Otter Moving Company to anyone looking for a hassle-free and professional moving experience.

I had a great experience with Otter. They were extremely helpful in the lead up to my move, answering all my questions and adjusting my move time very last minute. Day of, I was really happy with how carefully the team handled my personal items and how quickly they moved everything. I can’t recommend them enough!

I hired Otter for my Brooklyn move. I had the pleasure of working with Viktor and Angel (Truck #41). They were very professional and very pleasant. They efficiently moved my boxes and furniture with the utmost care and respect. They allowed me to feel at ease. It was great chatting with them and getting to know them as well. I highly recommend hiring Otter and requesting Viktor and Angel.

12/10 experience. David was extremely nice and professional in organizing the move and accommodating my shifting requirements and circumstances. The move itself was incredibly efficient and professional, the crew were careful and beyond all the great experience it was also one of the most reasonably priced!! Would recommend to anyone

The crew, Nicola and Jose on truck#39 showed up on time and did great job for our moving while they had to share the elevator with other residents for moving out.
Miles and Alisa are also professional and supportive for administrative works such as getting quote, scheduling and issuing COI.

From start to finish, a perfect experience! Tony was responsive and helpful in scheduling and the price was very reasonable. Our movers, Team #40, arrived right in time. They were friendly and helpful. They took great care of our belongings. We will definitely use Otter for our next move and highly recommend them to others!

I gotta say, I was extremely stressed about my move. We hadn't quite signed our lease and time wasn't on our side. I started researching and calling different moving companies. After A LOT of targeted adds, Otter came up so I gave them a call. I spoke with a gentleman named Josh. I gotta say, if you ever talked to him on the phone you are in GREAT hands. He answered all my questions, including many hypotheticals for my move. We even bonded on Daredevil and the MCU. That guy had me EXCITED about my move by the end of the call. I knew whatever estimate they sent I'd likely use them based on that conversation. Lo and behold the estimate was lower than all the other companies I had called (one by 40%). I used them. They as a whole are very communicative, calling or texting when needed but not excessively like Piece of Cake (I didn't use them bc they wouldn't stop calling me, one time at 8am). They arrived at the beginning of their arrival time, moved everything to my new apartment in about 2 hours. I'd happily use them again. They were great!!!

I had a great experience with this moving company. Boris and his crew were so efficient and skilled in getting my 1 bedroom apartment out and to the next location. All of my furniture was wrapped and handled with care. Moving anywhere is a stressful experience but even more so in NYC, so working with a company like Otter Moving was beyond worth it to me, it feels like they genuinely want to help and not just a money grab. You won't regret working with this company!

We just moved from Manhattan to Jersey City and I truly couldn’t recommend Otter Moving more. This was our first time hiring movers and Mark and his team helped make the process so easy and stress free leading up to the move and on moving day. They showed up promptly at the start of the arrival window and literally had an entire one bedroom apartment packed up and empty in 90 minutes! The team was also very professional and did a great job wrapping and protecting our furniture — nothing ended up broken. Overall a very pleasant experience and will definitely be using them again next time!

Had a wonderful experience with them!! Very fast & super friendly! ᵕ̈ Nemanja & his colleague did a wonderful job, finished the job way ahead of time, and packed everything up in a nice and neat way. Would definitely recommend booking with them! Also Simon, who helped me getting it all booked went above and beyond ᵕ̈ great company, great people!

I’ve used a lot of movers over the years, Piece of Cake, Dumbo Moving, friends bribed with beer and pizza. Otter Moving is without question the best I’ve used.

Otter charged me $300 less than every other quote I received, their customer service, especially Nina, was top notch, and, above all, Boris, who handled my move was phenomenal.

Boris and Carlos arrived earlier, were incredibly professional, and handled my move with care and precision. I will undoubtedly be calling Boris again for every future move. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

We had an amazing experience with Otter. Alek and his partner were incredibly efficient and worked quickly without compromising care. Our furniture was packed perfectly and arrived without a single scratch. Communication was clear and consistent throughout, and their attention to detail really stood out. Highly recommend—would absolutely hire again.

We had a great experience from the beginning of booking to the end of our move. Tom helped us plan and book while Laus and his crew were the best movers! I think the entire move took us 3 hours!? Everyone at Otter was kind, efficient and professional. No damage, lots of care and love given to our art and items. Will use them again in the future :) Thanks so much.

I hired Otter for a last minute move (less than 2 weeks notice) within Long Island City / Queens. They offered a very reasonable and competitive price. Truck 34 (David & team) was assigned to my move. They were very punctual, professional and efficient, and able to squeeze in a few additional boxes with no additional cost. I am very grateful for their help making my move very smooth and would definitely recommend them to my friends!

Alex’s team delivered an outstanding experience from start to finish. Max was incredibly efficient, providing a quick quote over the phone and making sure I got the best possible price. Communication was excellent—they were very responsive with updates on their ETA, and even arrived ahead of schedule.

The team handled the entire move with care and professionalism, packing everything beautifully. When a small hiccup came up, they stayed calm, pleasant, and solution-focused. Truly a 5-star service—I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.

Alex truck #19 was phenomenal. We were dreading this move and they made the whole process so easy! We moved into a 3 bedroom apartment and they moved all our furniture/stuff in one go. Wrapped each item up for us and delivered it to each room in the new apartment. Brought extra boxes for us and were prepared for everything we needed. Took great care of everything. Would recommend!

I had an excellent experience with Otter Movers and wanted to share my appreciation. The two movers were polite, professional, and clearly knew how to handle every challenge that came up.

The living room furniture included a 7-piece sectional with legs that were very difficult to remove, and they took the extra time, about an additional hour to carefully handle it without any issues. Their patience and attention to detail really stood out.

The bedroom set (queen bed with mattress and box spring, dresser, nightstand, and 65-inch TV stand) was completed quickly and efficiently. Even more impressive, everything was delivered and set up across two locations: the bedroom furniture in the Bronx and the living room furniture in Staten Island.

These guys were extremely knowledgeable and worked seamlessly as a team. Everything was set up perfectly, and the entire process was smooth from start to finish.

10 out of 10—highly recommend!

Thanks again,
The Jones Family

The movers were punctual and were very quick with packing as well as loading and unloading into the new apartment. All the boxes were labeled which made it easier to unpack afterwards. They even did us a little favor with bringing a daybed downstairs. I would definitely use them again in the future.

Nemanja Kalezic and Luis were our movers and they were awesome. Super friendly, helpful, and really efficient. They handled everything (big and small) with no issues and made the whole move feel easy. Would definitely recommend and will be using them again for future moves!

Couldn’t say more positive things about my experience with otter if I tried. They arrived on time, went through my inventory with me, and had everything out in a little over an hour. They were so easy to work with. Vladimir and Kamilo made my move so easy!

Balsa arrived right on time and was professional from start to finish. The team worked quickly and efficiently, and communication was smooth and easy throughout the entire process. I had a lot of plates, so I was a bit worried about damage, but I was genuinely surprised that not a single item was broken. Overall, it was a great experience and I would highly recommend them!

Very kind service from the initial quote to the day of moving. Everything was handled with care and made the whole process go smoothly. All our stuff was meticulously organized and the job went by without any issues. Would highly recommend Otter to a friend who doesn’t want to spend an arm and a leg but still get amazing service.

Fantastic moving experience—great support from Ross organizing our inventory (and providing a great price) and preparing everything, and the team on the day were superb. Everything was packed perfectly, moved quickly, and unpacked exactly as we wished. No damage, no breakage! 5-star service.

We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better moving experience. From the very beginning, the Otter team was incredibly professional, kind, and genuinely caring about every single detail.

They handled everything with such care and not just the fragile items, but literally everything felt important to them. You could tell they weren’t just doing a job, they truly respected our space and our belongings.

What stood out the most was their attitude. They were patient, positive, and so easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. Moving can be stressful, but they made it feel smooth and almost effortless.

We’re genuinely so grateful for their help.

Thank you again for making this experience so much easier !

I had a really good experience with Boris for my local move. I was impressed with how well he and his colleague wrapped all my items. They handled my fragile items with care and the items were delivered in one piece. Customer service was great as well - from the team handling the booking, the pickup and drop off.

I would highly recommend Boris and Otter moving for your next move!

From beginning to end working with Otter has been a breeze. The booking process with Dominick was clear and easy and they accommodated last minute changes on my part. Peter and Sebastian helped me move out of my apartment and into a storage unit nearby. They arrived early and were extremely professional, efficient, and treated my items with care. They were kind and knowledgeable and went above and beyond! The best moving experience I’ve had in NYC and elsewhere. Will recommend Otter to anyone who needs movers and Peter and Sebastian specifically.

If you're seeking a reliable and efficient moving company, look no further than Otter Moving and Storage Company. My recent experience with them was nothing short of exceptional, and I can't recommend them highly enough. Nemanja and Luis did an exceptional job.

From the moment I contacted them for a quote, their customer service was top-notch. They were prompt in responding to my inquiries and provided a detailed estimate, ensuring I understood all costs involved. Their team maintained clear communication throughout the entire process, which greatly eased my moving anxiety.

On moving day, the crew arrived exactly on time, ready to work. They were not only incredibly skilled but also friendly and respectful. They handled my belongings with care, wrapping furniture and fragile items securely. It was evident they were experienced, as they navigated tight spaces and stairs with ease.
Thank you

Gregory and his team were beyond fantastic. I have had a previous bad experience with movers/companies, I shared as much with Tom, who was the Otter booking representative. Tom listened and reassured, but I still wasn't sure what type experience it might be. Then the truck arrived, and from moment one, Gregory and team were kind, polite, professional, efficient, and communicative, so much so that they did not feel like strangers just marching about. Rather, they felt like trusted guides, getting everything I had packed up taken care of. The day brought some unexpected challenges (weather, traffic, NYC DOT deciding to tar and pave my street), but the ability to easily pivot and adapt made even these hiccups smooth. I dont like moving. Full stop. But I loved moving with Gregory and the Team from Otter.

Adam from Otter was wonderful in scheduling my brother’s move that included 3 stops. The men were courteous, polite, efficient, hard workers and so nice and patient. Wrapped furniture perfectly. Packed the truck with respect to the 3 stops. Very organized.
I recommend Otter moving very strongly. The BEST moving company I have ever used!!

Luke was super helpful and communicative with me leading up to our move day, and Peter and Sebastian were brilliant on the day. They were punctual, efficient and they left the place in great shape with all the furniture put together where we needed it.

Moved this week and the process with Otter was seamless. Got a quote very quickly, movers showed up on time, and all my belongings were handled with care. I shopped for various quotes and Otter was the most affordable! Definitely will use them again for my next move.

Had a great move with the otter team. They were punctual and professional and quick. They let me store my belongings for free for 3 weeks and helped me accomplish two moves. The team was efficient and polite. I would recommend them as a moving company to anyone!

Nemanja and Luis were great help. They packed up most of my stuff and moved it all from Kips Bay to Hell’s Kitchen in 2 hours. The storage unit had some elevator issues toward the end of the move so they carried the mattress down a flight of stairs too.

Otter Moving was a fantastic company! I had Miles, and was very patient with me and my millions of questions. He and the company was very transparent and were good about communicating all fees, charges, and expectations with me. The day of the move was quick and painless. I am absolutely reaching out to them for my next moves

Otter was fantastic from start to finish. Their prices cannot be beat, especially when considering how high quality the service is. On the day of my move, the team arrived right on time and finished way sooner than expected. They were polite and communicative the entire time. It could not have gone better. Highly recommend!!!

Otter Moving company was a great experience. I was able to book over the phone and the price was cheaper than other companies I contacted but they did not skimp on service. Peter and Sebastian were my movers and they were on time , quick, careful and accommodating during my move. I would recommend this company if you are moving in NYC.