New York Out-of-State Movers
Licensed, bonded, and insured for long-distance moves, we transport your belongings with care and on-time, giving you peace of mind and the freedom to focus on other important things.
Call Imperial Moving & Storage to get a free, no-obligation quote and connect with a dedicated move coordinator who will walk you through timelines and planning.
Reliable Cross-Country Moving Services
Packing Supplies
When you’re moving hundreds or thousands of miles, proper packing can help protect your belongings. Imperial Moving & Storage offers boxes, packing paper, and cushioning material, so you prep your items for the road ahead.
Storage in NYC
Need to move out before you’ve figured out your next address? Imperial offers some of the best storage units in NYC, where you can store your items safely for a few weeks or several months, whatever your situation requires.
Small Load Moves
Live in a studio or one-bedroom apartment? Hiring professional movers is still worth it. To make your move affordable, we combine your items in a consolidated container with shipments of other customers heading in the same direction, reducing overall costs.
Furniture Moving
Whether you live in a rent-controlled walk-up in the West Village or a brownstone in Carroll Gardens, moving large furniture in NYC can be a challenge. Imperial Movers puts your fears to rest, handling and protecting your sofas, dressers, and book shelves.
Commercial Relocations
Moving your business from one state to another? Focus on your team, clients, and business while Imperial handles packing and transportation of desks, conference tables, computers, servers, and office equipment.
Tips for Planning Your Long-Distance Move
Plan Ahead
Most people underestimate how long sorting their belongings takes. Leaving it until the last week almost always causes problems. Start by creating a moving checklist PDF, researching movers, and organizing logistics.
Get Moving Quotes
Unlike local moves, cross-country schedules fill up weeks or months in advance. Research the best cross country moving companies and get your quotes early to secure your preferred date and avoid last-minute surprises.
Declutter
Take time to get rid of what you no longer need. The best way to declutter is to sort your items into four categories: keep, donate, sell, or toss. This will simplify packing later, while at the same time reducing your overall costs.
Pack Smart
Don’t wait until the last moment before your move to start boxing things up. Go room by room and pack the items you won’t need in the weeks ahead like seasonal clothing, décor, or rarely used kitchenware.
Explore Your New Location
If you don’t know your new city, now’s the time to learn the basics. Research local neighborhoods, transportation options, grocery stores, schools, and healthcare providers. Understanding the cost of living, climate, and lifestyle will help you settle in.
Inform Everyone Who Needs to Know
Avoid missed bills and lost mail by submitting a change of address with USPS: it only takes a few minutes online. Then, inform banks, subscription services, healthcare providers, and insurance companies about your new details.
Track What You Pack
Before packing and sealing your boxes, jot down what you’re bringing. Take photos of anything valuable or fragile and save your list on your phone or cloud. This will help you check if everything arrives safely.
Plan Your Route
Your items are not the only thing moving; you’re moving, too. Plan your trip in advance to avoid stress, including booking flight tickets and accommodation, checking for road closures and weather alerts, and planning for delays.
Use Up the Food You Have
A week or two before your move, stop stocking the fridge and start using up what’s already there. To prevent food waste and keep your load tighter, plan meals around based on your supplies and donate any unexpired food you won’t finish.
Keep Kids and Pets Out of the Chaos
Moving day gets hectic fast, and the last thing you need is little ones or pets underfoot. Arrange offsite care, so movers can work efficiently, and your family stays safe and calm. This will make the experience smoother for everyone involved.
More Than Cross Country Movers
Most customers first call us for a long-distance move. Many come back later for local moves, storage, or office relocations. With expert teams, trucks, and experience, we can handle everything, from small apartment moves to international relocations.
Whether you’re moving out of a walk-up or into a high-rise, our apartment moves are smooth and efficient.
From one borough to the next, we handle traffic, tight stairwells, and building rules, ensuring you can settle at your new address as quickly as possible.
Relocating out of state? We provide door-to-door moving services across the United States. Plus, we can take care of packing and unpacking.
Our white-glove movers serve clients who demand discretion, speed, and precision. We pack, transport, and store everything you need, from fine art to high-value furniture.
We know that downtime is costly. High-rise, low-rise, office, warehouse, retail, or art studio, we move your office furniture and IT systems with minimum disruption.
Don’t want to spend days wrapping dishes or taping boxes? Our pros bring all the needed supplies and pack everything you have, then unpack and arrange your items, so you can settle in faster.
Moving overseas? We’ll help with export documentation, customs clearance, and freight coordination, so your belongings arrive at your door right when you need them.
Need extra space before or during your interstate move? We offer secure short- and long-term storage options in NYC, an ideal option when you need to put away furniture and boxes.
Common Questions About Long Distance Moving
Need more information? Find out the answers to the most frequently asked questions about our long-distance and cross-country moving services.
What Customers Say About Imperial Movers
From cross-town apartment moves to full cross-country relocations, New Yorkers know that Imperial Movers gives them a smooth, stress-free service. Many of our customers move out of NYC once and then call us again years later when they return.
If disaster (or the weather) strikes and your movers suddenly can’t show up, what happens next will depend on a few different factors…
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Joanne Russo felt a sense of panic when she awoke on October 29 to a rain-soaked, wind-battered city and reports that the worst was yet to come.
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“We don’t charge extra if we take a half an hour longer like most companies,” boasts president Daniel Norber.
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Moving is never fun, but in my experience Imperial makes it as stress-free as possible. I wouldn’t use anyone else.
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Highly recommend Imperial Movers — they truly go above and beyond!
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