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Moving Companies in Albany, NY

Ranked on public signals: website quality, contactability, and service fit. Updated October 2026. No paid placements, and no customer reviews are collected or shown; every business was found in public listings or added by its owner, and all are scored the same way.

1 firm listed so far Updated October 2026

Albany is the capital of New York State, with a diverse economy and a mix of historic and modern neighborhoods. Local and long-distance movers handle residential, commercial, and piano or safe moves, packing services and storage typically available.

We list one moving company for Albany so far, and we add others as we find them in public data. Each firm is scored on a consistent set of data signals: website health, HTTPS security, mobile-friendliness, online contactability, and alignment with the moving companies niche. The ranking is fixed by data, not by who pays the most to appear at the top.

If you live in Albany, NY and need a moving company, this page is a starting point, not an endorsement. Call them, get a written estimate, and compare it with the others we add. The numbers next to each business are a filter, not a decision.

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How we rank moving companies in Albany

Each business is scored on signals we can verify from public data: a live, secure (HTTPS) website, mobile-friendliness, a published phone number and website, and fit with the moving companies category. We do not collect or display customer reviews, and we do not accept payment for placement. Businesses can claim their listing to correct contact details, but the rank is fixed by the data. Owners can claim a listing for a Verified badge and a direct link; sponsors appear only in labeled blocks outside the numbered list. Neither changes rank.

Local conditions

Hiring moving companies in Albany: what the local data says

  • 62% of occupied homes in Albany are rented and the median rent is $1,317 a month. Renters booking a move or a move-out clean should check what the lease requires and get the quote in writing.
  • Albany gets about 45 inches of precipitation a year and about 38 inches of snow, and July is typically the wettest month. Ask a mover how they protect floors, doorways and boxes in rain; the wettest month is when it matters.
  • Albany averages about 38 inches of snow a year. Snow slows loading and blocks curb access, so a winter move needs a weather clause in the written quote.

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year estimates for Albany, NY, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

This market

Moving Companies around Albany

Nearby directories for the same trade: Hartford (6 ranked), New Britain (6 ranked), Waterbury (3 ranked).

Common questions

Moving Companies in Albany: quick answers

How are the moving companies in Albany ranked?

Each listing is scored on public signals we can check ourselves: whether the website is live and secure (HTTPS), whether it works on a phone, whether a phone number and website are published, and how closely the business matches the moving companies category. We do not collect customer reviews, so no star ratings or review counts appear here, and no business pays for placement.

How do I pick the best moving company in Albany?

We list one moving company so far, so read their Google reviews yourself, confirm license and insurance, and get a written estimate before committing. The score here is a filter, not a verdict.

How do I verify a moving company's license in New York?

Licensing in New York runs through your county or municipality (New York has no statewide general-contractor license). Before hiring anyone in Albany, check with your county or city licensing office, since New York licenses home-improvement contractors locally rather than statewide; ask which local license they hold and verify it with that office. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.

Which moving companies serve Albany?

This page lists Lamanna Moving, LLC, in ranked order. It publishes a phone number, so you can call directly.

What to look for when hiring a moving company in Albany

  • Ask for the NYSDOT household goods carrier certificate (a NYDOT number). In New York, moving companies need it from the NYS Department of Transportation. Verify it at the official New York license lookup before signing. Before the move starts, get a written Order for Service that states the exact amount due at delivery, and be wary of a mover that cannot give a certificate number.
  • Written estimates. Any moving company who won't put the scope in writing is a red flag.
  • Review quality, not just volume. Read the 3-star reviews, they're usually the most honest.
  • Local references. A moving company who's done work in Center Square or Pine Hills will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.

Popular moving companies neighborhoods in Albany

The moving companies on this page serve all of Albany and surrounding areas, including Center Square, Pine Hills, Washington Park, Lark Street, Arbor Hill. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.

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