Big John's Moving

Management and staff

• All movers are employed and trained by the owner, Big John (John Healey).
• The company does not use subcontractors.
• Staff are hand-picked to uphold high standards of customer service, honesty, and attention to detail.
• Big John personally supervises crews to ensure they follow company standards.

Services and specialties

• Local and long-distance moves.
• Residential and commercial/office moving.
• Specialty moving services, including fine art and antiques.
• Packing services and access to an extensive moving supplies showroom.
• Modern private storage through Little John's Storage.

Awards and reputation

• The company highlights receiving the Angie's List Award for Superior Service.
• Big John's Moving emphasizes customer satisfaction and has many positive customer reviews and feedback.

Key reasons customers choose Big John's

• Over 40 years of moving experience.
• Independent, locally based NYC mover.
• Professional, trained crews with no subcontractors.
• Modern, energy-efficient fleet.
• Secure, climate-controlled storage with 24-hour security.
• Competitive pricing with no hidden charges.

What is included

• Advance planning for commercial and office relocations.
• Packing, storing, and shipping of office furniture and equipment.
• Experienced foremen, movers, drivers, and moving crews.
• Clear marking and documentation of all items that are moved or placed into storage so they can be delivered and set up in the correct location.
• Option to use private storage for temporary or longer-term storage of business items.

Types of commercial moves

• Office moves within Manhattan and NYC.
• Relocation of factory or commercial equipment.
• Local and long-distance commercial moves.

Service area

• Manhattan, NY (including SoHo and the Upper East Side).
• New York City and surrounding areas.

Estimates and coordination

• Commercial moves are scheduled and planned in advance.
• Free estimates and accurate quotes are available on request by contacting the office.

Overview

Little John's Storage is the private storage division associated with Big John's Moving. It offers secure, climate-controlled storage for both residential and commercial customers.

Facility features

• Climate-controlled facility.
• 24-hour security with trained guards.
• Over one million cubic feet of storage space.
• A range of individual storage units in multiple sizes.
• Modern, energy-efficient storage facility.

Uses for storage

• Temporary storage to support residential moves.
• Temporary storage to support commercial and office relocations.
• Short-term and long-term storage of household items.
• Short-term and long-term storage of business inventory and equipment.

Locations and contact

• Little John's Storage phone: 212-249-4400.
• Little John's Storage address: 120 Bruckner Blvd, Bronx, NY 10454.
• Storage can be arranged together with moving services through Big John's Moving.

Discounts and offers related to storage

• Senior discounts are available.
• Military discounts are available.
• One month of free storage is offered on qualifying long-distance moves, as advertised by the company.

Overview

Big John's Moving provides local and long-distance residential moving services for customers in Manhattan and throughout New York City. The company has over forty years of experience and is one of the few remaining independent movers in New York City.

What is included

• Professional team of experienced residential movers employed and trained by the owner, Big John.
• No subcontractors are used.
• Wrapping, packing, and moving of household belongings.
• Careful handling of fine art, antiques, and other high-value or fragile items.
• Option to combine your move with private storage through Little John's Storage.

Types of residential moves

• Local residential moves within Manhattan and the rest of NYC.
• Long-distance residential moves, including routes between New York and Florida.

Service area

• Manhattan, NY (including neighborhoods such as the Upper East Side and SoHo).
• The rest of New York City.
• Long-distance routes including points between Florida and New York.

Estimates and booking

• Free on-premise estimates are available.
• Accurate online quotes are offered, many provided directly by Big John himself.
• Customers can call the office to discuss their move details and request an estimate.

Discounts and special offers

• Senior discount is available.
• Military discount is available.
• One month of free storage is offered on qualifying long-distance moves, as advertised by the company.
• Low fixed price for travel time is offered on local moves, as described by the company.

Estimates and quotes

• Free on-premise estimates are available.
• Accurate online quotes are offered, many provided directly by Big John himself.
• Virtual surveys may be offered to provide written estimates without an in‑person visit, as advertised.

Important notes

• The business does not publish a detailed price list or hourly rates on its website.
• For exact pricing, availability on specific dates, and confirmation of any discounts or offers, customers should contact the company directly.

Big John's Moving and Little John's Storage serve residential and commercial customers throughout these areas.

Contact details for Big John's Moving

• Main office phone: 212-734-3300.
• Email: bigjohnsmoving@aol.com.
• Office address: 1602 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10028.

Contact details for Little John's Storage

• Storage phone: 212-249-4400.
• Storage facility address: 120 Bruckner Blvd, Bronx, NY 10454.

How to request service

• Call the main office to request a fast, free estimate for moving or combined moving and storage.
• Customers can also use the contact form on the company's website to request a quote or ask questions.

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