You’re not wondering if your furniture will arrive damaged. You’re not dealing with surprise fees at the end. You’re not waiting around for a crew that’s three hours late.
Instead, you know exactly what you’re paying before anyone touches a box. The crew that shows up is the same one you talked to on the phone. Your belongings get loaded carefully, moved efficiently, and unloaded where you want them.
The difference isn’t just about getting your stuff from point A to point B. It’s about not having to take another day off work because the movers didn’t show. It’s about not spending your evening filing damage claims. It’s about actually being settled into your new place by dinner instead of still unpacking at midnight because half your boxes went to the wrong room.
All Terrain Moving and Junk Removal Inc. was started by Scott and Matt, two brothers who got tired of seeing Long Island families get burned by moving companies that overpromise and underdeliver. We’re licensed and insured, and we’ve been handling moves across Sayville and the rest of Suffolk County long enough to know what actually matters to you.
We’re not a national franchise with temporary workers. Our crews know Long Island’s roads, parking situations, and building regulations. They’ve moved families out of Sayville’s historic homes near the waterfront and into new construction in the surrounding neighborhoods.
When you call, you’re talking to people who’ve actually done this work. When the truck shows up, it’s our reputation on the line, not some corporate office three states away.
First, we give you a real estimate based on what you’re actually moving. Not a lowball number to get you on the phone, then hit you with fees later. We accept credit cards, Zelle, and Venmo, so you can pay however works for you.
On moving day, our crew shows up when we said they would. They walk through with you, confirm what’s going where, and get to work. We bring all the packing supplies needed to protect your stuff, from furniture blankets to specialized equipment for antiques or awkward items.
The loading happens systematically, not haphazardly. Heavier items get secured first, fragile items get wrapped and placed strategically. If you’re doing a local move in Sayville, we’re usually done in a few hours. Long distance moving takes more coordination, but the process stays the same: careful, efficient, and transparent.
Once we’re at your new place, we don’t just dump everything in the garage. We put furniture where you want it and stack boxes in the right rooms. Then we do a final walkthrough with you before we leave.
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You get a licensed, insured crew that’s handled everything from studio apartments to full estates. We cover residential moves, commercial relocations, and everything in between. If you need storage services while you’re between places, we can coordinate that too.
Sayville’s real estate market has gotten competitive, with more NYC buyers moving to Long Island for space and better schools. That means closing dates don’t always line up perfectly. If you need to move out before your new place is ready, we’ll work with you on storage near you in Sayville or the surrounding area.
We also handle junk removal, which matters more than you’d think during a move. Half the time, you realize you don’t want to bring everything to the new place. We can haul away what you don’t need, donate furniture that’s still good, and even pick up scrap metal for free.
The goal isn’t to upsell you on services you don’t need. It’s to handle whatever your specific situation requires. Some moves are straightforward. Others involve coordinating with building management, navigating narrow staircases, or working around tight timelines. We’ve done enough moves in Sayville to handle the curveballs.
Most local moves in Sayville run between $242 and $362 per hour for two movers and a truck. The average job costs around $518 and takes about three hours. That’s for a typical two-bedroom apartment or small house.
What drives the price up or down is how much stuff you have, how many flights of stairs are involved, and how far apart the two locations are. If you’re moving from a third-floor walkup in Sayville to a house in East Islip, that’s going to take longer than a ground-floor apartment to another ground-floor apartment in the same neighborhood.
The other factor is timing. Weekend moves and end-of-month moves cost more because everyone wants those slots. If you have flexibility, mid-week and mid-month dates can save you money. We give you the real number upfront, not an estimate that magically increases when the truck arrives.
No, but it depends on your budget and timeline. If you want to save money, pack everything yourself and we’ll load, transport, and unload. If you’d rather not deal with it, we can handle the packing too.
Most people do a hybrid approach. They pack personal items, clothes, and anything fragile or valuable they want to handle themselves. Then they have us pack the kitchen, books, and bulky items that take forever. We bring all the packing supplies, so you’re not making six trips to buy more boxes and tape.
The advantage of having us pack is speed and protection. We’ve packed thousands of kitchens, so we can wrap and box your dishes faster than you can, and we know how to pack them so they don’t break. If something does get damaged and we packed it, that’s on us. If you packed it, the insurance situation gets murkier.
First, make sure they’re actually licensed and insured. You’d be surprised how many “moving companies” are just a guy with a truck and no insurance. If something goes wrong, you’re stuck with the bill.
Second, read reviews, but read them carefully. Look for patterns, not just star ratings. If multiple people mention damaged items or surprise fees, that’s a red flag. If people mention specific crew members by name and talk about how careful they were, that’s a good sign.
Third, get everything in writing. The estimate, what’s included, the hourly rate, any potential additional fees. If a company won’t put it in writing, they’re planning to charge you more later. And finally, ask questions during the estimate. A good moving company will walk you through the process and explain what affects the price. A bad one will give you a vague number and rush you off the phone.
For local moves, two to three weeks is usually enough, but more is better if you’re moving during peak season. Peak season on Long Island is May through September, plus the last week of every month when most leases end.
If you’re doing a long distance move out of Sayville, book at least a month out. Long distance moving companies coordinate routes and schedules across multiple states, so they need more lead time. Last-minute long distance moves are possible, but you’ll pay a premium and have fewer options.
That said, we’ve handled same-day moves when someone’s closing fell through or they had an emergency. It’s not ideal, but it’s doable. The earlier you book, the more flexibility you have with timing and the better rate you’ll get. If you know your moving date, call us now, not the week before.
If we damage something, we fix it. That’s why we’re licensed and insured. You document the damage, we file a claim, and it gets resolved. The key is having a licensed, insured company in the first place.
Here’s what most people don’t know: there are different levels of moving insurance. Basic coverage is usually included and covers around 60 cents per pound per item. So if we break your 50-pound TV, you get $30. That’s not helpful. Full value protection costs extra but covers the actual replacement value. If you have expensive furniture, antiques, or electronics, it’s worth it.
Before the move, take photos of anything valuable. Note any existing damage. When we’re done unloading, do a walkthrough before we leave. If you notice something broken or scratched, point it out right then. It’s much easier to resolve issues on the spot than three days later when you’re unpacking and find something damaged.
Yes. This happens all the time in Sayville’s real estate market right now. You’re selling your house, but the place you’re buying isn’t ready yet. Or your lease ends before your new apartment is available. We coordinate storage services so your stuff has somewhere to go in between.
We’ll move everything out of your old place, put it in storage, and then deliver it to your new place when you’re ready. You’re not paying for two separate moves or dealing with two different companies. It’s one coordinated process.
Short-term storage usually makes sense for gaps of a few weeks to a couple months. If you’re storing things longer than that, we can discuss options, but most people just need a place to keep their belongings while they’re between homes. We handle the logistics so you don’t have to rent a storage unit, move everything yourself, then move it again later.
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