Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Moving & Storage Solutions
Padded Wagon has been a trusted leader in the moving and storage industry since 1952, serving residential and commercial clients across the United States and internationally. As a family-owned business with headquarters in New York City, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized service backed by over six decades of experience. Our comprehensive offerings include local and long-distance moving, overseas shipping, secure storage, and specialized services for art and antiques. We maintain full licensing and insurance, employing trained professionals who undergo rigorous background checks and safety training. Our fleet of nearly 80 modern vehicles is regularly maintained to ensure reliability and efficiency.We differentiate ourselves through centralized management, avoiding franchising or subcontracting to maintain consistent quality. Our commitment to transparency includes guaranteed pricing and no overbooking policies. Recognized for exceptional care of belongings, we serve as a reliable partner for complex relocations. Our low employee turnover reflects a dedicated team with decades of collective experience. With facilities in New York, New Jersey, Florida, and California, we combine national reach with local expertise to deliver seamless moving solutions tailored to each client's unique needs.
Services
Residential Moving
Commercial Moving
Overseas Shipping
Storage
Custom Storage Construction
Art and Antiques Moving
Hoisting
Packing and Custom Crating
Unpacking and Organizing
Travel Arrangements
Details
- Year established: 1952
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in the moving industry since 1952
- Our family-owned business maintains centralized management with no subcontractors
- We guarantee pricing that won't exceed initial estimates
- Our fleet includes nearly 80 regularly maintained modern moving vehicles
- We provide specialized handling for art, antiques, and fragile items
What people say
Smooth and even pleasant experience
Exemplary crew
Flawless move
Highly recommend
Professional and caring
Services
Residential Moving
Our residential moving service handles local, long-distance, and international relocations with professional crews and modern equipment. We offer full-service packing, secure transportation, and careful unpacking assistance. Clients benefit from our guaranteed pricing model and no-overbooking policy, ensuring reliable service for homeowners and renters alike.
Commercial Moving
We specialize in minimizing business downtime during office relocations with coordinated planning and execution. Our team handles equipment disassembly, secure transport, and reinstallation with minimal disruption. Commercial clients receive customized logistics solutions including after-hours moves and specialized handling for technology and furniture.
Overseas Shipping
Our overseas shipping service provides door-to-door international relocation with proper documentation and customs compliance. We offer container solutions for full loads or groupage services for partial shipments. Clients receive assistance with packing, storage, and destination logistics including temporary housing coordination for international moves.
Storage
We provide climate-controlled storage facilities with 24/7 security in four major locations across the United States. Our computerized inventory system allows online tracking of stored items with optional photography documentation. Storage solutions accommodate both short-term and long-term needs for residential and commercial clients.
Art and Antiques Moving
Our certified specialists handle valuable art and antiques with customized crating and climate-controlled transportation. We provide museum-quality packing materials and specialized equipment for oversized or delicate items. This service includes professional installation and insurance coverage specifically tailored for high-value collections.
Questions
What types of moving services do you offer?
We provide residential, commercial, and international moving services including packing, storage, art handling, and specialized crating solutions.
How can I request a moving estimate?
You can request a free estimate through our website or by calling our main office at 212-222-4880 for personalized assessment.
Do you provide storage solutions?
Yes, we offer secure, climate-controlled storage facilities in New York, New Jersey, Florida, and California with inventory management systems.
Are your movers trained and insured?
All our professional movers undergo background checks and safety training, and we maintain full insurance coverage for all services.
Can you handle fragile or valuable items?
Our certified specialists provide expert packing, crating, and transportation services for art, antiques, and other fragile valuables.
Reviews (5)
Emil S.
Apr 15, 2022
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Would highly discourage anyone from using padded wagon. They completed a move for me which went as planned - but charged me ~50% more than the detailed estimate they gave me after touring my apartment before. The total ended up being an absurdly high amount for my move. I had friends move out of state during early days of COVID for less than what they charged me to move a 2 bedroom uptown. For background, I moved from a regular 1000 sqft. 2 bedroom downtown to the upper west side. Padded wagon sent an estimator to my apartment that gave me a quote of $2,700 (on the high end of competitors) which include 2 hours of packing by 2 people before hand.
Company said "would be a 9-5 job", the move was completed by 6pm and they charged me nearly $4,000 (not including tip). Stuck me with all sorts of random charges beyond what they estimated including parking tickets they received. I spent a long time trying to reconcile the bill with the company - they admitted they overcharged me a few hundred bucks at least but after reaching out to them many times they refused to send me a refund. Don't use padded wagon or believe the quote they give you - complete nonsense.
Company said "would be a 9-5 job", the move was completed by 6pm and they charged me nearly $4,000 (not including tip). Stuck me with all sorts of random charges beyond what they estimated including parking tickets they received. I spent a long time trying to reconcile the bill with the company - they admitted they overcharged me a few hundred bucks at least but after reaching out to them many times they refused to send me a refund. Don't use padded wagon or believe the quote they give you - complete nonsense.
Melanie K.
Mar 30, 2022
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Use this company only if you want to be ripped off. The personnel are friendly and the crew seemed professional, but the estimate was incredibly high. At the end of two nerve-racking days, during with the crew worked seven hours the first day and six hours the second, I was handed something to sign. I thought that I was signing an estimate, but it turned out that I was okaying a final bill that stated the crew had worked ten hours each day. At $350 per hour, I was overcharged almost $2500. Because my signature is on what turned out to be the bill, I am out of luck. Learn from my very expensive mistake. Don't use them.
Disco P.
Nov 17, 2021
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Used them for a NY to CA move. They did a great job and were the cheapest of the movers I looked at. They were ontime at both ends and took extra care to not have any damage of any items. If i move back east again I will definitely use.
Cece C.
Aug 12, 2021
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Horrible service, they broke furniture and claimed they did not even though we have video evidence. Also prices are outrageously high and when you have a problem, they don't answer the phone. STAY AWAY from Padded Wagon!
Ed M.
Jul 08, 2021
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Aidan in the office was a pleasure to work with. The team was on time and made the whole packing, moving and storage a seamless project. A very professional company that made the moving stress free. I would highly recommend this company to family and friends.
