Local movers New Jersey families have trusted since 1998. Century Moving Services holds USDOT 1336680, MC 515686, and NJ License 39PC 00115000. Flat-rate binding estimates for residential, apartment, and small office moves across Bergen, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, and Essex counties.
Century Moving Services has run local moves out of Passaic NJ since 1998. Our crews are W-2 employees, not day labor or subcontracted help. Every local move starts with a walkthrough estimate, either virtual or in-home, and ends with a flat-rate binding quote that locks pricing before the truck arrives.The right local movers New Jersey residents call have seen every variable that hits move day: parking permits in Hoboken or Jersey City, walk-up apartments in Hackensack, narrow streets in Montclair, and HOA elevator reservations in Fort Lee high-rises.
Our fleet runs 26-foot box trucks dispatched from Passaic with full equipment loadouts: heavy moving blankets, four-wheel dollies, mattress bags, stretch wrap, floor runners, and door jamb protectors. Local movers New Jersey customers expect this kind of preparation; we deliver it on every move.We know which Bergen County towns have noise ordinances that limit truck arrival times. We know which Hudson County buildings require certificates of insurance filed 72 hours in advance. We know the parking enforcement patterns in Newark, Paterson, and Elizabeth.That operational knowledge is built into every flat-rate quote we issue. No fuel surcharges, no truck fees, no surprise add-ons on the invoice.
Our local movers New Jersey crews disassemble beds, sectional sofas, dining tables and modular shelving units before loading. Hardware is bagged, labeled by piece, and stored with the foreman. At delivery, every piece is reassembled in your new home before the crew leaves. No "we'll come back next week" charges.
Refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, and stoves are disconnected, transported on appliance dollies, and reconnected at delivery. Water lines are capped, gas lines coordinated with licensed plumbers when required. Front-load washers get transport bolts installed to prevent drum damage in transit. We document existing dents, scratches, or wear on every appliance before loading so there is no dispute about condition at delivery.
Heavy items go in first, fragile items load last for first-off-first-on positioning at delivery. Box stacks are tied off with rope and shrink wrap. Truck space is mapped before loading to maximize density without crushing or shifting during transport. No items loose-stacked or jammed into corners. The crew foreman documents truck condition before loading and at delivery, with photos shared to your phone if you request them.
Floor runners cover hardwood and tile pathways from truck to staging area. Door jambs get padded protectors. Corner guards mounted on tight hallway turns. For elevator buildings, we coordinate elevator pads with building management before crew arrival. Stair walls get foam padding on tight turns to prevent furniture corner gouging. Tile floors get rubber-backed runners to prevent slip damage in wet weather.
Floor runners cover hardwood and tile pathways from truck to staging area. Door jambs get padded protectors. Corner guards mounted on tight hallway turns.For elevator buildings, we coordinate elevator pads with building management before crew arrival. Stair walls get foam padding on tight turns to prevent furniture corner gouging.Tile floors get rubber-backed runners to prevent slip damage in wet weather.
Same-day local moves get dispatched when crew and truck availability allows, typically before noon on weekdays. Last-minute moves cost more than booked-in-advance moves because they often require crew overtime and route disruption.We hold one crew per day in reserve for emergency moves, building leaks, family emergencies, or last-minute lease end situations.Call (973) 685-5272 to check same-day availability before booking elsewhere.
Submit the quote form on our site or call (973) 685-5272. We respond within 30 minutes during business hours, faster on weekdays. For accurate flat-rate pricing, we run a virtual walkthrough via video call or schedule an in-home estimate within 48 hours.The walkthrough takes 15 to 30 minutes depending on home size. We inventory every room, note specialty items like pianos or gun safes, measure tight stairwells or doorways, and document any parking restrictions at pickup or delivery. The quote reflects actual scope, not a guess. No high-low range, no "starting at" pricing, no estimate-then-upcharge tactics.Quote arrives in writing within 24 hours, locked in flat-rate format with no expiration before your booked move date. If your inventory grows between quote and move day, we re-quote in writing before loading starts. No surprise add-ons on the invoice.
Once the quote is approved, we lock your move date on dispatch immediately. No deposit required for moves under $2,000. Larger moves require a 10 percent deposit to hold peak-season dates, fully refundable up to 7 days before move day.You get a written confirmation email with crew size, truck assignment, arrival window, and the foreman name. The foreman is your single point of contact from booking through delivery. No call center handoffs, no "let me transfer you" loops.Day-before-move call confirms final timing, parking arrangements, building access codes, elevator reservations, and any last-minute details. Crews receive your inventory list, address details, and route 12 hours before arrival so move day starts on schedule, not in confusion.For peak-season moves between May and September, we recommend booking 4 to 6 weeks ahead. End-of-month dates and the last weekend of any month book first. Off-season moves between October and April typically have same-week availability.
Our local movers New Jersey crews arrive within the confirmed window. The crew foreman walks the property with you on arrival, confirms the inventory and final destination, and handles any change-orders before loading starts. Loading, transport, unloading, and reassembly all run on flat-rate pricing.For residential local moves under 50 miles, the typical timeline runs four to eight hours including loading, transport, and unloading. Apartment moves with elevator access average five hours. Single-family houses with attached garages and full basements typically run seven to ten hours. Two-truck jobs are dispatched for larger homes or tight delivery windows that require parallel loading.Final invoice matches the quote exactly. No padding, no add-ons.