Moving FAQs: Rochester, NY

Moving Company Rochester is a local moving company in Rochester, NY. We handle local and long-distance moves, apartments, offices, packing, pianos, senior moves and moving labor across Monroe County.

Yes. movingcompanyrochester.com is the official website of Moving Company Rochester (also known as MovingCompanyRochester.com).

Call (585) 555-0183 and talk to a person. We ask about your rooms, large items, stairs and dates, then give you a price and set your move day. You can also request a callback with the form.

Local moves are usually priced by the hour for a crew and truck. Long-distance moves are priced by size and distance with a written estimate. We explain the price before you book.

Two to four weeks ahead is a good rule. Book earlier for summer, weekends and the end of the month.

Yes. We offer full, partial or fragile-only packing and can bring boxes and supplies.

Yes. We move upright and baby grand pianos with a piano board, straps and padding.

Yes. We move year round and protect floors and entries in snowy weather.

Ask us for our license and insurance details for your move before you book. We are happy to provide them.

Rochester, Brighton, Henrietta, Greece, Irondequoit, Pittsford, Penfield, Webster and Fairport across Monroe County.

We answer the phone Mon–Sat, 8 AM to 6 PM.

Yes. We move offices, shops and small businesses, often on evenings and weekends.

Local moves are usually priced by the hour with a crew and truck. We give you the rate and a time estimate on the phone once we know your rooms and large items.

A one-bedroom apartment often takes 2 to 4 hours. A three-bedroom house often takes 5 to 8 hours, depending on stairs, distance and how ready the boxes are.

Yes. We take apart beds and tables that need it and put them back together at the new home.

Yes. We move year round and protect floors and entries with runners and salt in snowy weather.

Ask us when you call. We explain how travel time is handled before you book.

Finish packing boxes, empty drawers of loose or fragile items, and reserve parking or elevators if needed.

Yes. We handle small moves and single large items.

We wrap furniture and protect floors and door frames. Ask us about valuation coverage for your move.

Long-distance moves are usually priced by weight or volume and distance. We give you a written estimate after we go over your inventory.

Ask us about your destination. We confirm whether we can handle your route and the licensing that applies before you book.

Two to four weeks ahead is a good rule, and more in summer when demand is highest.

Ask us how your load will travel. We explain the plan for your move in writing.

Yes. Packing is recommended for long trips, and we offer full or partial packing.

Ask us about valuation options for your move and get the details in writing.

We confirm a delivery window in writing and keep you updated.

Hazardous materials such as propane, paint and chemicals cannot go on the truck. We give you a list when you book.

Stairs add time, which we account for when we estimate the move. We explain how stairs affect your price before you book.

Yes. We move furniture and boxes up and down stairs every week.

Ask us when you book. Many buildings need one before move day, so tell us early.

Yes. Studio and one-bedroom moves are some of our most common jobs.

It depends on the size, stairs and distance. We explain the hourly rate and a time estimate when you call.

Often, yes, if you book early. End-of-month dates fill up fast.

Yes. We pad elevators and protect hallways and door frames.

We take it apart where possible and plan the route so it fits.

Yes. Weekend and evening moves are common for offices, so you lose fewer business days.

We wrap and move computers and monitors. Your IT team should disconnect and reconnect network equipment.

We use a labeling system by room and desk, and we place each item by your floor plan.

Yes, for furniture, files and general equipment. Specialized equipment may need the maker's technicians.

It depends on the number of workstations, equipment and timing. We give a written estimate after we review the space.

Small cabinets can often move full. We tell you which ones need to be emptied.

Yes. We move fixtures, stock and furniture for shops.

Ask us when you book. We can bring boxes and supplies for files and desks.

Yes. Kitchen and fragile-only packing is one of our most popular options.

Yes. We bring boxes, paper, tape and wrap, and we can drop off supplies if you pack yourself.

Usually the day before move day, or the same morning for smaller homes.

Yes, if you want. We can unpack and take away the boxes and paper.

It depends on how many rooms and how many fragile items. We estimate it when you call.

Dishes are wrapped and packed on edge in dish boxes with plenty of paper so they do not touch.

Yes. We wrap TVs and use TV boxes where needed.

Yes. Fragile-only packing is a popular option.

Yes. Ask us about your piano and we confirm the equipment and crew it needs.

Yes. We plan the route and use a piano board and straps on stairs.

Usually, yes. Pianos are best tuned a few weeks after a move once they settle.

Yes. We move pianos on their own or as part of a full move.

It depends on the piano type, stairs and distance. We quote after you tell us about the piano and the route.

Ask us about your instrument and we confirm what is needed.

Close the lid and clear a path. We handle the rest.

Yes. We move pianos between rooms and floors.

Yes. We can plan by phone with family and keep them updated.

Yes. We place furniture, set up the bed and hang pictures if you want.

Yes. Many senior moves take only selected furniture. We help you plan what goes.

Yes. We follow their move-in times and rules and coordinate elevator use.

It depends on the size of the move and the help needed. We plan it with you and explain the price first.

We can move items you decide to keep and help you plan what fits the new space.

Yes. We can deliver items to family homes as part of the move.

Yes. Tell us who will meet the crew and we coordinate with them.

Yes. We load and strap containers so the load stays tight in transit.

Ask us when you call. Labor-only jobs usually have a short minimum time.

Yes. We move heavy furniture between rooms and floors.

Yes. We bring pads and straps to protect your furniture in the truck or container.

It is priced by the hour for the crew. We confirm the rate when you call.

Labor-only moves use your truck and you drive. Ask us about a full-service move if you want us to drive.

Two movers suit most apartments, three or more suit larger homes. We help you choose.

Yes. We unload and place furniture in your new Rochester home.