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Your Trusted Moving & Storage Partner in Garden City Park, NY
Founded in 1983, Moving Ahead has built a reputation as one of Long Island's premier moving and storage companies. With a fleet of 20 trucks and a 21,000-square-foot climate-controlled storage facility, we provide comprehensive relocation solutions for residential and commercial clients. Our founder, John Tarko, personally oversees operations, ensuring adherence to industry standards through partnerships with the Long Island Moving and Storage Association, Better Business Bureau, and NYSDOT. Our trained professionals specialize in packing, crating, estate services, and secure transportation, utilizing modern equipment to protect belongings during transit.We maintain transparent pricing practices and offer customized services for moves of all sizes, from studio apartments to multi-bedroom homes. Our facility features 24-hour security surveillance and industrial-grade locks for storage units, with free delivery of packing materials. With over 200,000 satisfied customers, we combine decades of experience with personalized attention to minimize stress during relocation. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our licensing, insurance coverage, and meticulous maintenance of equipment. We operate seven days a week with weekday hours from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and weekend availability from 8 AM to 1 PM.
Services
Moving Services
Packing Services
Storage Services
Estate Service
Two Man Moving
Three Man Moving
Four Man Moving
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 37 years of experience in relocation services
- Our fleet includes 20 meticulously maintained moving trucks
- We maintain a 21,000-square-foot climate-controlled storage facility
- Our crews receive specialized training for piano and antique handling
- We offer customized moving solutions for all property sizes
Associations and certifications
- Better Business Bureau
- Long Island Moving and Storage Association
- New York State Department of Transportation
Services
Moving Services
Our moving services handle residential and commercial relocations of all sizes. With trained crews and specialized equipment, we transport furniture, antiques, and fragile items safely. Available in two, three, and four-person team configurations for different property sizes.
Packing Services
Professional packing services include wrapping fragile items, inventory management, and furniture protection. Our team uses quality materials to ensure safe transit and offers unpacking assistance. Custom solutions for short-notice and estate moves.
Storage Services
Climate-controlled storage units with 24-hour security surveillance and sprinkler systems. Available for short-term and long-term needs with industrial locks and serial-numbered seals. Truck storage available overnight in secure facility.
Estate Service
Customized estate moving services include handling heirlooms, coordinating storage solutions, and managing complex relocations. Our team provides tailored support for downsizing, probate settlements, and multi-location moves.
Two Man Moving
Efficient two-person moving teams for studios and small apartments. Specialized in navigating tight spaces while protecting belongings. Includes furniture wrapping and careful handling of fragile items during transport.
People
John Tarko
Founder and President
John Tarko founded Moving Ahead in 1983 and continues to oversee daily operations. With decades of industry experience, he previously served as Chairman of the Long Island Moving and Storage Association, ensuring quality standards across all services.
Questions
What moving services do you offer?
We provide two, three, and four-person moving teams for residential and commercial relocations. Services include packing, estate moves, and storage solutions for properties of all sizes.
Do you offer packing assistance?
Yes, our professional packing services include fragile item protection, furniture wrapping, inventory management, and unpacking assistance. We provide all necessary materials at no extra charge.
Is storage available?
We maintain a 21,000-square-foot climate-controlled storage facility with 24-hour security surveillance. Units accommodate short-term and long-term needs with secure truck storage options.
How can I schedule a move?
Contact us at 516-746-0404 to discuss your moving needs. We'll help determine the appropriate team size and provide a free estimate for our services.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes, we are fully licensed and insured with modern equipment maintained to industry standards. Our partnerships include the Better Business Bureau and New York State Department of Transportation.
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Reviews (7)
Chelsea Melworm
Nov 27, 2021
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Great experience all around. Moving Ahead picked up my furniture and boxes from NYC and brought back to LI where everything was kept in storage for a year, and then brought back into NYC upon moving back in. Storage and moving process were both extremely seamless and efficient! Larry was great to work with throughout the entire time!
Michael Kline
Sep 15, 2021
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Great experience with this company. The move went completely smoothly considering they were picking up everything from one place and delivering to two separate places over a hour away from each other in another state. Very accommodating to your needs. The group of guys sent were all professional, friendly and hard working. The company was always there to call or email if you had questions or concerns. I would highly recommend.
Matthew Escovar
Jul 30, 2021
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Wow - just great service. Moving companies can get a bad wrap, but the professionalism of the MovingAhead team makes this a smooth (and cheap!) process. The team was very responsive. Make it easy on your self and use them for all your moving and storage needs
Geri Brooks
Apr 15, 2021
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The movers were timely, courteous, helpful and patient with challenging parking situation at pick-up site. They placed furniture piece where directed and reconnected TV and electronics on request. The charge was reasonable, far better than that of a local service competitor.
Eric Suntup
Apr 14, 2021
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I used Moving Ahead for a move from my apartment in midtown Manhattan to Manhattan Mini Storage on the West side highway. Everything went as smoothly as possible - I was extremely impressed! Triple-T and his team were on time, efficient, friendly, took great care of my items, and knew the storage facility well. They were extremely professional and also wore masks the whole time. Would recommend them to anyone and will definitely use them again!
Edward Krafcik
Apr 08, 2021
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We originally booked Moving Ahead to help us load a U-Haul truck in New York that we were planning to move ourselves to New Jersey. After a terrible experience with U-Haul who ended up not having the truck we reserved 1.5 months ahead of time, Moving Ahead was able to on the spot change their plans and handle our full move from NY to NJ. The price was very reasonable given our last minute change and the crew we had was professional, fast, and very nice. I will most definitely use Moving Ahead again and highly recommend them.
Nancy Dionne
Mar 08, 2021
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We had a sudden need to move out of an office space, Pat's team from Moving Ahead came on exactly on time, with senses of humor that literally brightened our day amidst that stressful "moving feeling" thing that happens - they made it effortless and under the 2 hours time frame to Mini-storage. It was such a difference of (safe) interaction that we wanted to take the time to review. Thank You!
