Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Moving and Storage Experts Since 1952
Padded Wagon is New York's largest moving and storage company, proudly family-owned and operated since 1952. With over six decades of experience, we specialize in residential, commercial, and international moving, offering services such as packing, storage, hoisting, and art and antiques handling. Our fleet includes nearly 80 vehicles, maintained by a dedicated team of mechanics, ensuring reliable transportation nationwide.We prioritize transparency with guaranteed pricing and no overbooking, backed by a workforce of trained professionals with decades of combined experience. Fully licensed and insured, we serve clients from New York to California and internationally, committed to delivering seamless, trustworthy service that reflects our deep roots in the industry.
Services
Residential Moving
Commercial Moving
Overseas Shipping
Storage
Custom Storage Construction
Art and Antiques Moving
Packing and Crating
Hoisting
Unpacking and Organizing
Travel Arrangements
Details
- Year established: 1952
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in nationwide and international moving.
- Family-owned with central management overseeing all operations directly.
- Fully licensed, insured, and trained professionals handle all moves.
- No subcontractorsyour belongings stay on our trucks until arrival.
- Guaranteed pricing with no overbooking or hidden fees.
What people say
Smooth and pleasant experience
No damage to belongings
Extremely courteous and professional
Flawless international move
Expert handling of antiques
Services
Residential Moving
We handle local, long-distance, and international residential moves with expertise. Our team ensures your valuables are packed, transported, and unpacked safely, offering full-service or DIY options. With decades of experience, we minimize stress and guarantee seamless transitions for households of any size.
Art and Antiques Moving
Specialized packing, crating, and transport for delicate art and antiques. Our certified experts use climate-controlled storage, custom crating, and secure logistics to protect items during domestic or international moves. Trusted by galleries, museums, and private collectors for over 60 years.
Commercial Moving
Seamless relocation for businesses, including equipment disassembly, secure transport, and setup. We minimize downtime with detailed planning, specialized bins for electronics, and heavy-item handling. Ideal for corporate offices, tech firms, and retailers requiring efficient transitions.
Storage
Climate-controlled storage facilities in NYC, New Jersey, Florida, and California. Features include 24/7 security, inventory management systems, and flexible terms. Suitable for personal belongings, business assets, or art during transitions, with optional packing services.
Overseas Shipping
Comprehensive overseas shipping with door-to-door container services, documentation handling, and customs compliance. We manage logistics for relocations to Europe, Ireland, and beyond, including temporary housing arrangements and groupage options for cost-effective solutions.
Questions
Does The Padded Wagon handle international moves?
Yes, we offer overseas shipping with containers to Europe, Ireland, and beyond, including full logistics support.
What areas do you serve?
We operate from New York, New Jersey, Florida, and California, with nationwide and international relocation capabilities.
Are your movers trained for specialized items?
Our team is certified to handle art, antiques, and oversized items with custom crating and hoisting equipment.
How are prices determined for moves?
We provide guaranteed pricing based on estimated costs, with no hidden fees or overbooking.
What storage options are available?
Climate-controlled facilities in NYC, NJ, FL, and CA with inventory tracking and flexible access.
Reviews (6)
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.
Andrea S.
Jul 08, 2019
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I moved an alcove studio from upper west to upper east. First time paying for "real movers", not like "Flatrate" etc... worth every penny! Came to apartment to prepare quote. No online quote that gets renegotiated on move day. Rep was on time and nicely dressed and professional. Actual cost less than quote. On move day three men, nice, friendly, organized. Guys had a good system. Arrived on time and finished in estimated time. My move was touch and go because so needed board approval and Padded Wagon was very flexible. Also took care of all insurances timely. No damage on move
B. M.
May 16, 2019
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Used this company for a large move within New York City, items in storage for a year and then another large move from NYC to Florida. Wonderful moving crew who try to do their best despite no help from their management.
Don't use them. If you care about:
- prompt, or indeed any, responsiveness to customer problems,
- being treated fairly,
- accurate estimates (mine was off by 50% despite the company having moved the same items a year previously)
- not having your belongings held to ransom with demands for additional payments,
- prompt delivery; and
- not having your precious items
Don't use them. If you care about:
- prompt, or indeed any, responsiveness to customer problems,
- being treated fairly,
- accurate estimates (mine was off by 50% despite the company having moved the same items a year previously)
- not having your belongings held to ransom with demands for additional payments,
- prompt delivery; and
- not having your precious items
Andrea M.
Aug 30, 2018
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Do yourselves a favor and don't get this company to move you, I called up 2 weeks in advanced and gave them the date I needed to move, I got an estimator on the phone who quoted me $620 to move only bedroom furniture and 3 boxes down the road to my new place which was only a few min drive, I thought it was reasonable enough so I agreed, the estimator told me someone will call me a few days before the move to confirm everything, I waited and I got no phone call. The day before my planned move I called them again and guess what?! No one knew anything about my phone call I made 2 weeks before
Hillary C.
May 31, 2018
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My parents used the Padded Wagon for a recent move. The movers were unprofessional, slow & did not complete the job as promised. They were unable to do a single day move as planned because a mover got sick. The company did not offer any compensation for the delay. They did not correctly protect the furniture & many pieces were damaged. I would not recommend them!
