Great experience with EQ Movers. Easy, quick and clear booking process/communication with Sergei. Competitive, comprehensive quote. Crew showed up exactly on time and completed our move (within the same building) in 2 hours. Thanks, EQ Movers! read more

EQ Movers came recommended to me from a friend who used them twice. I asked for an hourly rate and Sergei responded to me very quickly. We moved on 9/1 which was also over a holiday weekend. Their hourly quote was $150 in cash with a 1 hour travel charge automatically added. (It seemed like off-peak days were $10-40 per hour less, but some days were also up to $30 more.) Sergei was quick to answer my questions and the 3-man crew (forgot if the foreman said his name was Ivan or Igor) were great! I was the first slot of the day. They arrived early and immediately got to work. It was a local move (within Brooklyn) so everything went super fast! We were moving from a 1st floor 2br + yard with tons of stuff to another 2br + yard. The entire move took 2.5 hours and we were on the road with everything packed up within the first hour. Adding in the travel charge, we ultimately paid $525 + tip, which all turned out to be less than the flat rate quotes I received of $800+ from other companies. All the preparation we did ahead of time made it so we could move this fast. We disassembled most of our furniture ourselves prior to moving day and wrapped our mattresses. (EQ makes mattress bags mandatory and they charge $15/bag so provide your own.) The movers just had to wrap our couch and a couple of other pieces like nightstands and bookshelves. Everything else we had were already in boxes or we had moved over beforehand. This work allowed the movers to simply show up and take everything into the truck. Sergei had originally quoted us 4-5 hours based on our list of items so preparing beforehand definitely helped save us money! We also suspected that the earlier the appointment, the better, since the movers wouldn't have already been working for 5+ hrs before arriving. All to say, I definitely recommend EQ Movers if you're well prepared because you can easily save $300+ by going hourly vs. flat rate. But be realistic with what you think your move will take! read more

I used Excellent Quality Movers for the second time in May 2021 and they were still great! Responsive, fair pricing, punctual and hard working movers. Hire them for your move - you won't regret it! read more

As a person who loathes the thought of moving, Jasulan and his crew were absolutely fantastic and took the edge off moving for me. They were professional, efficient, friendly, and careful with my belongings. They took the time and patience to wrap my couch and mattress going into storage so that it could stand the test of time in storage. For my particular move of 3 locations- my old apt, my new apt, and a storage unit, it took 3 hours from end to end and I still had the rest of my saturday afternoon to enjoy. I would highly recommend this company and their crew. I will definitely be using them again in future moves. read more

Pros No nonsense no hassle quote Inexpensive Efficient Hard working Experienced Punctual licensed and Insured Cons None - can you f-Ing believe that??? Neither did I but it's true. Give them a shot for your next move. You can thank me later. read more

We used EQ movers for the second time this week and had another great experience. Pricing is fair and transparent (no nickel and diming or surprise charges at the end) and Sergei was super responsive during the planning phase. The moving team on the day-of was friendly and insanely efficient despite the rate being hourly and a slightly smaller than anticipated elevator. And, all our stuff is intact! They really make moving about as painless as it can possibly be. I recommend them to my friends and plan to use them next time I move. read more

Brian and his team were great! They were punctual, respectful, and overall, provided an amazing service. They were also very careful with my furniture. It made moving my 1 bed apartment from Greenwich to Brooklyn a breeze. I'd highly recommend Brian and his team. read more

We used eq movers for our move from edgewater New Jersey to New York. Couldn't have been more satisfied with the move. We were totally unprepared for the move but Alex and his crew of 4 were thorough professionals. They arrived on time and made the entire process stress free and easy. They took care of packing everything that was yet to be packed and moved very fast. The whole crew was very friendly and easy to work with. Alex was also extremely honest and transparent. I've never had such a good moving experience and thanks to eq movers for that. Would highly recommend them. read more

Max and team were so excellent! They arrived early, took care with my belongings, and finished earlier than expected-- despite my not being totally ready, and having them assist with more packing than quoted. They also managed to pack and transport a 7ft fig tree with no stress or damage to the plant. One item was forgotten in the truck (item was small and dark- not surprised it got missed) and Max was very easy to communicate with to get it redelivered, dropping it off within a few days. The move was also very affordable at $100/hr for my 1br apartment from Red Hook to Williamsburg, and box prices were fairly standard to what you'd pay most places in the city. Keep in mind that great prices and great service mean you have plenty of room to leave a great tip- don't forget to do so! read more

On time. Extremely efficient. Super quick. Very communicative. Great prices. The quote came fast as well and Sergei went back and forth with me explaining each bit no problem. Igor the foreman was wonderful and he completed the job with two other men. Moved out of PODS in two-hours-away PA. Three bedroom house equivalent. Done in an hour and fifteen minutes. Brought it to Brooklyn to a ground floor duplex and finished all in all 7 hours. Would hire them all again in a second. read more

I have used this company twice and I could not be happier with them. Their guys are super-prompt, polite, efficient and quick. There is no other company that I would use and I HIGHLY recommend them! read more

This is the second time we've used EQ movers in NYC and they were excellent. On time and very professional. We had everything out of our old place and into our new apartment in a matter of hours. They were quick, efficient, and nothing was broken. We will absolutely be using them again next time we move! read more

Completely satisfied! My fiance and I moved a few days ago from a high-rise apartment building in Midtown to a low-rise elevator building about thirty blocks due north, and everything with the move went as smooth as can be. I don't normally write reviews, but when I was doing research online myself prior to our move, I realized what a wide spectrum of quality is out there and how moving is one of the most nerve-wracking experiences someone has to go through....I wanted to "give back" to everyone else out there who is in a similar spot.... I got two other bids from larger and more popular moving companies (Moishe's and West Side Movers) before we decided to proceed with EQ Movers. Moishe's and West Side were slightly more than double the price of what we eventually paid with EQ Movers. EQ Movers' hourly rate was significantly cheaper and they also had a minimum time commitment of only 3 hours, whereas everyone else had a minimum of five hours (I think). One important thing to note of why we chose EQ Movers as opposed to a more popular company is because all we had to move were boxes, an LCD TV and a boxspring/mattress...no delicate furniture needed to be moved. In addition, we packed up everything ourselves. So, in reality, we just needed someone to move boxes for us...it wasn't a complicated move by any stretch of the imagination, hence why we didn't want or need a fancy company with a longer minimum time commitment. Another thing to note is that BOTH of my buildings (moving from and moving to) required fairly strict Certificates of Insurance (COI) documentation, which a lot of "fly by night" moving companies online cannot furnish. EQ Movers met both the buildings' necessary documentation, which was a HUGE relief. I called to reserve the move date a little less than a month prior, and I dealt with a man named Jack who was very friendly, helpful and usually pretty responsive on email. I called him a few days before the move to confirm, and all was OK. Move was scheduled for 9am, but the movers showed up about 30 minutes early. I remember reading that in another post, so we were prepared to move earlier, although by the time they got parking, it was 9am, so right on time. The move lasted almost 3 hours on the dot. Three men and a truck, only one really spoke English (they were Russian), but they were helpful and efficient. I didn't think they "tossed around" boxes quickly at all (as another reviewer said), but they moved with purpose which is good that they didn't waste time. We paid (in cash) $85/hr for 3 hrs (price is higher if you move after the 25th of the month I think), with 30 minutes of travel time. There was $55 of processing fees for the COIs (two buildings), $30 for them to carefully pack up our TV and $25 for them to lay down masonite in the hallway of my new building (co-op's policy). We tipped each person $30, so all said and done, it was $500 vs over $1000 for a bigger company. I was nervous that something was going to go wrong such as them not showing up, forgetting the masonite or trying to charge me more at the end, but everything went according to plan. And this is coming from me, who is a very uptight and demanding individual - so happy that the move is now over. Would I use them again? Yes, if moving just boxes and inexpensive furniture, but probably not to move expensive furniture... they didn't seem like "that" type of moving company....but they fit our needs this time perfectly since we are buying all new furniture and having it delivered professionally by macy's and crate & barrel. Hope this review was helpful in allaying anyone's fears! I give EQ Movers an A+ for this experience. read more

Wish there's the option for 6 or even 10 stars !!!! EQ movers just helped me move from a 4FL walk-up to another 4FL walk-up on a very hot summer day. Helped me pack my spring mattress and dissembled the frame I myself was too scared to dissemble (it was very hard to put together as I recalled). The team did the job in 2 hours and it was completely stress free for me. Cannot thank them enough. read more

We needed movers at the last minute and at a good price to haul the contents of our studio in Kew Gardens, Queens, to Sound Beach, Suffolk, this past February. After blast emailing our needs to a bunch of movers, EQM was the first to respond with a quote and we set a dat for 10am the following Sunday. They arrived on time with Sergei knocking on our door at 10 exactly; we asked for a run-through of the apartment to see the layout of what furniture and boxes were going, what needed to be taken apart, if anything needed additional supports, etc. This took 5 minutes and after he made his assessment, Sergei started the clock and his team seemingly magically appeared (I guess they know to come upstairs after a set amount of time) and started the move. The crew (3 in total) worked so fast and so efficiently that we were completely taken by surprise. Nothing was broken in the move, amazing if you consider the fact that most of our furniture is second-hand Ikea crap that had been disassembled and reassembled a few times previously. Upon arrival to our new place we had no idea where anything would go, so we had them leave everything in the living room. After setting the bill (I paid with Visa), they asked if there was anything else they could do -- shift boxes, move desks. Very helpful guys. Since the move was 65 miles east of Kew Gardens, we were charged for mileage (roundtrip) and gas, but even with the 1 1/2 trek out to Sound Beach the total cost of our move was less than $500, not including their much-earned tip. Although we packed up everything ourselves and disassembled our own Ikea stuff, the EQM crew come ready with boxes for all types of goods, tape, packing packing if needed. They even have this huge dumpster-type thing on wheels that they brought in so we could chuck all of our random stuff into for no additional cost. Great service, great move, great price. And they take credit cards. read more

We originally chose these movers because of the reviews on Yelp but unfortunately we had an awful experience. Looking back, I think part of the problem was that they scheduled our move for the afternoon (so I guess we must have been the second or third client of the day) and by the time all was said and done and they arrived at our final destination it was around 9pm and the whole crew was beyond exhausted to the point where they didn't really "care" anymore, they just wanted to "dump" all our stuff at our new place and leave as soon as possible. For starters, they damaged quite a few of our furniture pieces namely our kitchen table and my husband's suit valet/caddy (which was completely destroyed). It is understandable that some damage occur during a move, but the problem was they tried to cover up and hide the damage in hopes that we would not notice until they were gone. In the case of the caddy, they even went as far as to throw it out except for the top part of it which was jammed into a box (and that's how we found out it was broken!). When we made the discoveries and brought them to the team leader's attention, he didn't really care or even apologize. Another "discovery" that we found quite alarming was the way they packed our electronics... we found our DVD/Blue Ray and home entertainment system packed in a box under our house plants! Yes, you read correctly, our house plants were placed directly on top of all our electronics... And again, when my husband pointed this out, they were unapologetic and even dismissive. The really sad part was that when asked whether they would have packed their own electronics the same way the crew could not lie and unanimously said "no". By the end of the move my husband asked to talk to the office (the guy directing this whole operation is called Sergei) to discuss payment given the fact that some items had been damaged. The team leader became really defensive and the rest of the crew very aggressive. They even decided to hold our Sony flat screen TV hostage in their truck! Tempers flared and there was one guy in particular who was so out of control that the team leader himself had to ask him to leave the apartment and go cool off in the truck. How a fist fight did not break out, I do not know. After much insistence and deciphering of Russian (the whole crew spoke in Russian to one another, and the team leader who was on the phone with Sergei the whole time repeatedly lied to us saying that no, there was no one available to talk to blah blah blah) we managed to get the team leader to let us speak to Sergei. In the end Sergei knocked off a couple of hundred dollars from our final bill and after we paid them the crew delivered our TV. What an exhausting day, and what a disappointing experience... needless to say, and based on our experience, I can only recommend that you stay away from these movers! read more

We finished our move two days ago from Manhattan to New Jersey, and we are very satisfied with the team of three led by Alex. The guys were on time, very efficient and took great care of our stuff. My husband and I wanted to help at first but we soon figured out the best thing to do was just to stay out of their way. They were very professional, down to business and honest with time. We used some other movers before who took 1 hour to drive 20 blocks during a time that clearly had no traffic. I was worried in the beginning how long it was going to take them to pass through the Holland tunnel, but they showed up after half of the time I budgeted for them. It was a 6 hour job and what impressed me the most was they didn't plan to take lunch in order to save us time. We ordered pizza and insisted they ate something. They were very polite, took the pizza down to their truck and came back to work very quickly. In the end the only extra cost that I was not aware of was a $25 material cost they had to use to wrap my sofa and a small bookshelf. It's no big deal though would be nicer if they gave me a heads-up before they use their material. Another suggestion based on my experience is, if the move involves an extra stop to pick up some stuff, tell them exactly what you have there in advance. I actually offered to give them a list when making reservation on the phone but was told it's not necessary. In my case it turned out they had to re-arrange a little bit in the truck so as to fit all my stuff in from the extra stop. I feel if they knew more in advance, it could have saved some trouble and time to rearrange inside the truck. But maybe it's a normal practice, and it doesn't really bother me. Overall both my husband and I are very happy with the moving. We will definitely use Excellent Quality Movers again, and I have already recommended them to a few of my friends who might need help with moving soon! read more

They were a couple hours late coming from another job, but kept me aware of the situation and gave me a slightly better deal because of it. They were at the mercy of city traffic and another job, so I can understand. These guys worked fast and efficiently. Granted I only moved a mile south and had 1BR worth of stuff, but it only took about an hour and a half altogether. The rate was very reasonable and I managed to get them with only a week's notice. Overall, I would highly recommend these guys. read more

The best experience with movers I have had. The team that helped me move was fast, efficient, professional, polite. I was really impressed and I would use them again. I highly recommend their services. Their prices are competitive. I was worried with paying them by the hour but they didn't slow down in any way. I was late getting to the destination and when I got there, they had emptied the truck and were ready to move everything in. They definitely took away the stress of moving through their communication, attention to details and speed. read more

I found Excellent Quality Movers through City Move and chose them for their competitive bid and from other movers' high past ratings, and they lived up to the 5/5 stars. From the pre-move communications through the end of the move, we couldn't have been more impressed. Excellent Quality Movers lives up to its name -- professional, efficient, honest. And the crew seemed to really enjoy working with each other to boot! They took extra care with our expensive items, and had expertise in assembling and dissembling pieces -- noting when we were missing pieces ahead of time. We moved from a (very tight) 4th floor walk up in the West Village to Brooklyn Heights. They brought a 4-man crew and a 24' truck, which made the move very efficient! They had the insurance required from my coop building, and took care of the paperwork needed in naming the building as additional insured, faxing to management co, etc. (Charge was about $40.) We paid cash as indicated was required, and tipped 20% in cash as well. I would HIGHLY recommend Excellent Quality Movers. read more

A GOOD COMPANY BUT ASK JACK NOT TO SEND YOU VADIM! I have used EQ a number of times in the past year, both for personal moves and for business moves for my employer. Jack, who schedules the moves, has always been responsive and professional. I believe I have had a different team for each of my moves and although, until this move, they have all been great, Alex K and Alex Elite were outstanding. Unfortunately, this time the team lead was a guy named Vadim and my experience was not very good. I don't expect movers to work through without a break, but these guys seemed to be taking smoke breaks way to frequently when I was paying by the hour. Other movers from EQ had always placed furniture where it belonged and put drawers back in, etc. These guys just piled everything in a heap. The dresser drawers were left piled on top of the bed and on the floor in no particular order. The drawers from a piece of furniture in the living room were also piled in the bedroom. The headboard was left in the hallway. They even left some of the drawers in the driveway - which I didn't realize until after they were gone. I had to spend several hours after they left just clearing a path and putting drawers into furniture. For me the worst part of the whole thing was that when I tipped them $40.00 each, Vadim tossed the money on the table and told me I should tip them $50-$60 each. Since the move cost just under $400.00, I felt that 30% of the cost of the job was more than sufficient, especially considering the mess they left me with. I had read about this particular complaint about EQ in a number of the comments on Yelp, but this was the first time I experienced it myself. Someone needs to tell these guys that tipping is NOT MANDATORY in this country. The bottom line is that the experience is inconsistent --I have had some great teams from EQ that worked hard and accepted whatever tip they were given politely. Then there are guys like Vadim that really make you sorry you tipped them at all. I think that EQ is a good moving company and I will probably use them again. However, I will definitely ask Jack NOT TO SEND ME VADIM and I suggest that if you use EQ, you do the same. read more

Dennis, Ali, and Beja moved me to Brooklyn today. They are fantastic. Despite me sending them to the wrong address, they were efficient, kind, and very helpful. This is my third move with this company, and I plan to use them for all future moves. Thanks for the great work! read more

It was first time moving to NYC after just graduating college and I was very nervous about the whole moving process. Alex, Volodya and Mirogi were a dream team for moving. I moved into a fourth floor walk up with lots of really heavy furniture and they completed the move with smiles. I would recommend Excellent Quality Movers to anyone that is looking for efficient, professional and very nice movers in NYC. read more

We used Excellent Quality Movers for our move last week and they were fantastic. Jack was extremely responsive in the weeks leading up to our move and on the big day Kazybek and his crew were on time and super efficient. Considering they charge by the hour I expected that they may take their time but these guys hustled from the minute they showed up until the last box was brought into the new apartment. They are also very competitively priced and took all proper precautions for COVID (masks, distancing, etc.). I would highly recommend them if you're moving in NYC. read more

They showed up three hours late. Refused to use any of our boxes. Took much longer to show up at our destination than we did (also driving)- which ended up costing us more. And the kicker- they damaged our handmade bed (the whole reason we hired movers was for the bed). I would never, ever recommend them. Ever. Oh, and I hate to say this, but they smelled terrible- I couldn't be in the same room with any of the movers because their body odor was so terrible. Even after they left a room, the smell lingered. We had to open all the windows in our new apartment to air it out after they unloaded. read more

I was incredibly impressed with Excellent Quality Movers and would recommend them to anyone moving in the New York City area. A friend referred me to the company after his recent move, and after my initial inquiry I found that their hourly rates and travel time costs were cheaper than the other companies that I was researching. After booking my appointment, Excellent Quality Movers emailed me to confirm my appointment and checked in again the day before my move. I hired four men with one large truck to move out of my fourth-floor walk-up one bedroom apartment in Astoria into a second floor apartment, also in Astoria. The guys arrived ten minutes early ready to go and got to work right away. They assessed the apartment upon arrived and devised a system to get my 50+ boxes downstairs and to the truck in a timely fashion. They also helped me pack my remaining items into boxes with plenty of paper wrapping and tape. The crew did a great job wrapping all of my wooden furniture, flat screen TV, and couch and all of my pieces arrived in excellent condition once they were unpacked in the new space. They also helped me take apart and reassemble my bed frame and floor lamps. My move was completed quickly within four hours and all of the paperwork was easy to understand and sign off on. After my move, I realized that some small parts to one of my lamps were missing. I called right away and after a few phone calls back and forth the pieces were found in the back of the truck. I was so impressed that Sergei tracked the pieces down and offered to ship them to me. Honestly, it was above and beyond what was expected. I will definitely use Excellent Quality Movers again the next time I move. read more

Absolutely spectacular. I moved May 15th from a 4th floor to a 3rd floor, and they weren't concerned about the number of flights, number of boxes, etc. I am in Real Estate, and have an extensive list of people in our database to call for moving services, but looked up "cheap movers nyc" on Google and found these guys. The prices were scary because they were quoting me 50-70% off what I was hearing from FlatRate Movers and a lot of other "cheap" movers. The low price made me nervous, but I went ahead with it because all of these reviews were so good. I packed everything up 100% on my own, and had it all ready to go for them. They took my bed frame apart, and had everything out of my apt in under 30 minutes. The speed they were going was nerve-wrecking because I was sure they would be breaking/scratching things. This was not true. They got to my new place, placed everything where I asked, put my bed back together (the wrench I had didn't work last-minute, so I was glad they brought one) and never complained or asked for anything. I offered water/soda twice and they didn't want it. Very gracious, very nice guys. They moved me in under the time I was quoted, and was HAPPY to pay the 2-hour minimum and have them be done early. Notes: -They make you nervous when they tell you you are liable for the payment of any parking ticket they may incur, but they were so fast I can't imagine them getting ticketed. They did not get ticketed during my move. -Pack everything yourself, and have it ready. They were on-time within 2 minutes of the "earliest time" in my move window. This is where people waste time and money. -TIP THEM WELL, and pay CASH. Remember, you are saving about 50-70% off the next cheapest movers, and these guys were fast - plus there is an up-charge for paying with Credit Card, and you have to give them notice that you are paying credit. No scratches, no tickets, nothing broken. I have nothing but good things to say and I have already recommended them to 2 people I found apartments for that are moving June 1. read more

I dont do review enough myself, but had such a good experience with these guys that i had no choice! They were fantastic! I have used a few difference movers in NYC over that last couple years and they were all ok. The other movers were usuall late, but got the job done. These guys were early, heald a spot for my truck and packed a one bedroom in just over an hour! And it was packed for a 200 mile drive and didn't move one bit! Everyhting was packed with perfect percision and care. They could not have done a better job AND at a great price! I would recomend Excellent Quality Movers over any others! Sean read more

Absolutely thrilled with this moving company. I've used them 3 times now and I have been happy each time. I've had a different crew each move, proving that the company has equally good movers. They completed the job in an hour. They moved us from storage to our house in record time! It took them 20 minutes to empty the storage, 5 mins to drive to our house (we're a mile away) and a little over 30 min to place my furniture exactly where I wanted and remove plastic covering! We're in Nesconset (in Suffolk County) on Long Island. We paid for them, coming from Brooklyn, because they are reasonably priced and so proficient! Highly recommend! read more

In general, moving is a terrible process that no one looks forward to. You have to pack all of your life's possessions only to unpack them again in a few hours. You hand over everything you own to people you've never met, while maintaining a faint hope that they will not break anything, steal anything, or overcharge you. My experience with Excellent Quality Movers was the polar opposite. Everything went perfectly - from the scheduling process, to the move, to the paperwork and payment. Scheduling the move was as simple as one email to Excellent Quality Movers with an inventory of everything I own. Sergei responded quickly with a detailed list of prices and fees, all of which were very clear. Once I agreed to the costs, Sergei immediately scheduled my move date at my requested time. The movers showed up 15 minutes early on my move day, which is a pleasant surprise. There were three men in total. I had a very small move. They packed the entire truck within 1 hour. At one point, someone walking by tried to steal my backpack that was in an open moving box on the street (while the movers were standing there). The foreman immediately alerted me and held the guy until I was able to recover my backpack. It was really nice of them to care as much as they did. The total move was around 2.5 hours. The price they quoted me (including fees) was exactly the cost of the move. There was no surprises, which is the last thing you want at the end of the move. One note - if you pay in cash instead of a credit card, they charge slightly less - you save around $5 per $100 of your move. The Excellent Quality Movers team was extremely professional, punctual, polite, and got the job done extremely quickly. I will definitely use them again for my next move. read more

This was the best moving experience I've ever had. It started with a very straightforward quote and great communication with Jack. He was always quick to respond via email which made coordination easy. Then Andre and his team did our move. They came early and got right to work. These four guys were so hard working and hustling like crazy the entire time. I was shocked at how fast they were. We also asked that they be gentle with a few items and they wrapped them nicely and handled them with care on both ends of the move. I highly recommend going with them. The hourly rate is much better and really fair price for a bunch of great hardworking guys who are putting in a hard days work. I'll be recommending them to all my friends. read more

Moving sucks. Everyone knows it - doesn't matter if you're moving to a brighter future or a better adventure, the process blows. For a while, you can bribe an army of friends with beer and pizza, but, at some point, you're going to need professional movers. And in the city, those movers should definitely be EQ. EQ rocks. From terrific prices to efficient hustle, these guys made our move hassle-free. We'd gotten quotes from several companies - all well over a grand and out of our budget. EQ offered a flat rate and an hourly rate, and, based on the list of possessions we provided, tried to estimate how long it would take to complete job. John (at the office) advised that time began from the moment the guys arrived, so timing would depend on how well packed and organized we were. (Note: Two chicks with OCD and access to unlimited boxes meant we'd have everything load-ready on move day.) While the flat rate was completely reasonable, we opted for the hourly rate (under $100), gambling on them finishing the job within six hours. The team - George, Alex, Peter and Roman - showed up a half hour early to snag parking, setup operations and assess the situation. Then the hustle began. And didn't stop until 4 and 1/2 hours later when the job was done. These guys were all business. No smoke breaks. No stretching the job out. We had to insist that they take a small lunch break! They moved us from a second floor walkup to a fourth floor walkup, from a two bedroom to a three bedroom apt - both in Brooklyn. That included lugging a couch, a china hutch, a dining room table, four chairs, six bookshelves, a bed, a dresser, 2 AC units, a filing cabinet, and about 100 boxes (most of them books) up the most narrow and twisting stairwells in the borough. Everything arrived in perfect condition, and the guys even put furniture and boxes in the rooms we requested. When George went over the final numbers with us, tallying the hourly rate and travel time, the whole move was right at $450. He non-aggressively advised on the tip amount, and was surprised that we had already budgeted for it. (C'mon, people, if there was ever anyone who deserved a hefty tip, it's a haul-your-shit-across-town-so-you-don't-have-to dude.) I heart EQ, highly recommend their services, and would definitely use them again! read more

After the nightmares I've lived through with previous moving companies, I was so relieved to find these guys here on Yelp. Based on everyone's reviews, I decided to take a chance, and I was not disappointed. From the very first e-mail, Sergei was polite, quick to respond, and honest about prices. I liked that we dealt through email, which shows he's not afraid to have a written record of his prices. On the day of the move, the team of 4 men, led by Alex, showed up 1/2 hour early! Some may find that irritating, but with a long day ahead, I truly appreciated it. Alex, the foreman, walked me through the apartment and asked about everything to be moved. He warned me beforehand of extra charges for fragile items and gave me the option to transport the smaller ones on my own to avoid those costs. He has a bright personality and a great sense of humor, which takes away some of the stress of the day. His crew was polite and very friendly as well. These men WORK! My two bedroom apartment was emptied in less than 2 hours! They worked quickly and efficiently AND CAREFULLY to avoid breakage. I can honestly say not a single thing broke during the move! They unloaded the truck in less than 1.5 hours and tried their best to shimmy large items through small doorways without causing damage to anything. They also bent over backwards to make sure my refrigerator was assembled correctly. All in all, move came out to less than $700 for almost 5 hours of HARD work and courtesy (not including the amount for tip here). I can't say enough good things about these guys! read more

My husband and I got quotes from several companies and decided to used this company for our recent move. I got their name from a friend and could not have been happier! The crew we had were polite, quick and very professional. Only one things was broken- due to a packing error on my part. If or when we move again, I will definitely use this company again. I highly recommend them! Plus- they were the cheapest of the three companies we checked out. read more

It was literally a last minute move. My prior plans changed and I was backed into a corner. I didn't think I would move on a short notice. I called the guys at 7:30am and said that I had a move in slot from 1-5. I was assured by Sergei that they would get it done. At 10:00am I got a phone call from the team, they arrived at my place at 11:00am. Moved in by 2:30pm SAME DAY. They were all highly professional, courteous, quick and transparent about the cost. We arrived at my new apartment at the same time, which means they didn't take the long way or parked somewhere wasting time to charge more. Definitely hiring them for future moving. Highly recommend. Amazing guys. Thank you. read more

These guys are really awesome! The foreman, Kama, showed up early to assess the items to be moved. Kama made everything so easy, taking the smaller items in large boxes with wheels first. They charge by the hour so I had packed most items myself. The best thing I bought on Amazon was a roll of plastic wrap for furniture. I went crazy and wrapped everything I had-- upholstered chairs, table, lamps, sofa, disassembled bed, etc. until I ran out of time. In hind sight, I should have trusted their wrapping because they wrapped another item (night stand) in 5 minutes that took me 30 minutes. The movers are very fast and efficient. They disassembled and assembled beds with great speed. I had a room in the new location that had a bed that needed to be dissembled and armoire that needed to be moved and the movers were extremely fast. I got quotes from other companies for flat rates but I needed some flexibility due to the new location needing some disassembly and moving. They provided a certificate of insurance (extra cost) right away so I could schedule it with the building. What I liked about them: Huge truck (not that I have moved before but it is large enough for a lot more than what I had in a studio apt.) Fast and efficient wrapping. Quick disassembly and assembly of beds. Good with paperwork for building approval. They do charge for everything: insurance, tolls, parking tickets if you get one (luckily I didn't, probably because the moving out took an hour because I spent the weekend packing) but their rate seemed lower than others and I liked their photos describing how they work, so I chose them. I am glad I did. read more

*This is my first review on Yelp even though I, selfishly, always use the website in my daily life. The quality of the work performed by Excellent Quality Movers compelled me to finally give back. In short, these guys were great. Stop calling other companies. Hire them for your move, full stop. They showed up right on time, knocked out a 1 bedroom apartment in LESS THAN 2 HOURS (loading and unloading, both 3rd floor walk-ups, including travel-time from the West Village to Chelsea), took great care of all of my stuff, and even dropped off several very nice, large donation items to Housing Works after they were done at my new place (I called Housing Works to confirm). I moved on the 3rd of April and was able to get a discounted rate and an extra person ($65/hour for 3 movers, minimum 3 hours) since it was slightly outside of the peak window for moving. Call Sergei and he will not do you wrong. PROS: - On-time -- Requested 10am, buzzer rang at 9:50. - SUPER efficient -- Less than 2 hours total (out/in) for a 1BR - Careful -- I watched them take great care in handling my very nice stuff - Takes credit cards -- VISA/Mastercard only, no Amex. Tipped in cash. - Economical -- They're rates were as good or better than the 5+ movers I contacted - Polite and Professional-- No attitude about large items or 3rd floor walk-ups - Trustworthy -- They dropped off nice items at Housing Works as requested CONS: - None except they were so efficient that they beat the minimum time-limit I paid for by a full hour. TOTALLY worth it in my humble opinion. I paid with a credit card and tipped $50/pp in cash and they were very appreciative. As they were finishing up, one of the movers, in a thick Russian accent, told me with genuine sincerity that it was his dream to one day have a place as nice as mine. My meager $50 tip won't get him that, but maybe more of us will hire them, and one day, that dream will come true. I hope it does, buddy. read more

I loathe moving as much as the next person, so had requested recommendations and settled on two movers with prices in the $400/$500 range. My closing got further and further delayed so by the time I called to schedule the move neither one was available (May 1st, prime time for moves). I sent out a facebook plea for recs. Enter Excellent Quality Movers. They were able to schedule me for 1pm-2pm on May 1st, and when I expressed a little concern due to the 5pm co-op hard stop, Sergei said he would add a 4th guy to the move for the same price ($105/hr min 3.5 hours with 0.5 hours for travel). He was also clear about $15/mattress for mattress covers, I guess for bed bug prevention. The total looked to be $368+$30 = $398 + tip, very reasonable at short notice. He also provided the certificate of insurance that my co-op requested almost immediately, and let me know payment was expected all cash. I received call Wednesday asking if they could show up early, say 10:30am, which was more than fine with me. Only 3 showed up which made me nervous, however I was told I'd get the corresponding price reduction to $90/hr. They really had their act together as moving down my 3rd floor walkup is no joke, let alone carrying couches, 20+ boxes etc. This was all done in about 2 hours, but the move into my 2nd floor elevator building took barely an hour. Total price including $90 tip ($30 each) was $450. The only minor quibble was that they left the doors wide open in my old place and my new, but that was far outweighed by professionalism, speed and price. I already have a friend who is going to use them early next week, and would recommend them in a heartbeat given how many dodgy movers there are in this city. read more

Extremely slow and spent time taping all of the boxes even though they were thoroughly taped already. Tipped all three of the movers and then they laid the tip out in front of me and asked for more saying that, "You moved two years ago, people give bigger tips now" read more

Evgenii, Vlad and Dima did a great job with our move. Can't recommend EQ movers enough. Second time moving with them and both have been fantastic read more