American Moving & Storage — NYC Moving Company Review
Considering American Moving & Storage? Movd's platform matches you with the nearest crew (American Moving & Storage or another licensed mover). Flat-fee pricing with built-in grace volume means the quote you see is what you pay.
✓ 3 packages • ✓ 3 timeslots • ✓ Flat-fee pricing • ✓ Grace volume included • ✓ No surprise charges
Trusted by 1,000+ NYC movers
- Years in Business
- 27
- DOT License
- ✓ Verified
- Fleet Size
- 20+ trucks
- Customer Rating
- 3.9/5★
What to Know About American Moving & Storage
American Moving & Storage is a mid-tier NYC mover offering a full range of services at competitive prices. They occupy the broad middle of the market — competent but unremarkable. Their storage facility is a genuine asset, and their all-borough coverage provides convenience. However, their generic name makes it difficult to distinguish them from similarly named companies, which complicates online research. Recent reviews suggest a decline in crew quality, with more damage complaints than in earlier years. This pattern sometimes indicates a company that's cutting corners on labor to maintain competitive pricing — a common trade-off in the moving industry. For customers who want reliable storage integrated with their move, American is functional. For the move itself, Movd's platform offers more accountability — real-time crew matching means you get the closest available vetted team, flat-fee pricing eliminates billing disputes, and the platform's rating system ensures consistent crew quality over time. When booking through Movd, you'll see American Moving & Storage alongside 15+ other DOT-licensed movers. Compare prices, availability, and choose the best option for your specific move.
Services Offered by American Moving & Storage
Local Moving
Long Distance
Storage
Packing Services
Commercial Moving
Specialties:
Service Areas
Service radius: NYC + 100 miles
American Moving & Storage's Reported Strengths
Full range of services from local to long-distance
Climate-controlled storage facility available
Competitive pricing for mid-range moves
Good availability across all five boroughs
DOT-licensed with proper insurance documentation
Points to Consider
Generic name makes online research and reviews harder to verify
Mid-range quality — neither the best nor the worst
Sales team sometimes overpromises on timing and pricing
Crew quality has declined according to recent reviews
Damage complaints have increased over the past two years
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Service Comparison
| Feature | American Moving & Storage | Movd Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Hourly rates + extras | Flat-fee packages |
| Crew Selection | Take what's available | Real-time matching |
| Surprise Charges | Common with hourly billing | Grace volume included |
| Booking Process | Call, negotiate, hope | 5-minute app booking |
| Price Transparency | Estimates often wrong | Final price = quoted price |
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Why NYC Movers Choose Flat-Fee Packages Over Hourly Rates
These customers researched traditional movers like American Moving & Storage but chose Movd's package system instead
"The grace volume is the killer feature. Preferred gives you 25% cushion so minor estimation errors don't cost extra. My move was slightly over estimate but zero additional charges. Traditional movers would've hit me with overage fees."
Jessica P.
Park Slope, Brooklyn • 2BR walkup
"Premium package was worth every penny. Got the packing credit, boxes, and 50% grace volume. My stuff exceeded the estimate but no upcharge because of the grace. Final bill: $920. Traditional movers quoted me $1,450+."
Michael R.
Chelsea • 2BR with extras
"Was researching this company but Movd's flat-fee pricing caught my attention. Chose the Preferred package and got a crew 15 minutes away. No hidden charges, final price matched the quote exactly. Saved me $380 compared to the hourly rate I was quoted before."
Sarah M.
Upper West Side • 2BR apartment
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