Your lease ends Friday. Your new place is ready Thursday. You’ve got 48 hours to make it happen, and the last thing you need is a moving company that can’t move fast.
That’s where most local movers in Stony Brook University trip up. They’re booked two weeks out, or they show up three hours late, or halfway through the job you’re hit with fees nobody mentioned on the phone.
Here’s what changes when the moving service actually works: You get a price that doesn’t mysteriously inflate. Your furniture doesn’t get dinged up in a cramped stairwell. The crew knows how to navigate campus buildings and tight apartment complexes without wasting your time. And if something comes up last minute, you’re not scrambling to find someone who can help today.
All Terrain Moving and Junk Removal Inc. is a family-owned operation run by two brothers who understand what it’s like when a move goes sideways. We’re licensed, bonded, and insured because that’s the baseline—not something to brag about.
We’ve handled hundreds of moves around Stony Brook University, from student dorm cleanouts to full-house relocations in neighborhoods where homes sell for $680K and up. We know which buildings have loading dock restrictions, when traffic on Nicolls Road turns into a nightmare, and how to pack a studio apartment in under two hours when time’s not on your side.
You’ll find us at 170 Bridge Road in Islandia. We’re not the cheapest option on Long Island, and we’re fine with that. You’re paying for people who show up on time, handle your belongings like they matter, and don’t nickel-and-dime you once the truck’s loaded.
First, you call or text. We ask the right questions—how much you’re moving, where you’re going, any tricky items like pianos or safes, and when you need it done. You get a clear price. No “estimates” that double once we arrive.
If you need same-day service, we’ll tell you straight up if we can make it happen. Most times, we can. If you’re planning ahead, we lock in your date and show up when we say we will.
On moving day, the crew walks through with you. We protect floors, doorways, and tight corners. Everything gets wrapped, loaded, and secured properly—not tossed in the truck and hoped for the best. If you’ve got storage needs between places, we handle that too.
Once we’re at the new spot, we unload, place everything where you want it, and make sure nothing’s damaged or missing. Then we’re out. The whole process is built around not wasting your time or your money on things that don’t need to happen.
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You’re getting local and long distance moving companies rolled into one. Whether you’re heading across campus or across state lines, the same crew handles it. No handoffs, no confusion about who’s responsible if something goes wrong.
Storage services are available if your move-in date doesn’t line up with your move-out. This matters more than you’d think around Stony Brook University—students heading home for summer, families selling before they’ve found the next house, or anyone caught between leases. We’ve got short-term and long-term options that don’t require a six-month commitment you don’t need.
We also handle junk removal on the same trip. That means you’re not paying two different companies to clear out the old place and move into the new one. Old furniture, appliances, boxes of stuff you’re finally getting rid of—it all goes in one run.
And if you’ve got specialty items—pianos, medical equipment, oversized safes—we’ve moved those too. Around here, where the median home price hit $680K last year, people have nice things. We know how to move them without turning it into a disaster.
Labor-only moving help in Stony Brook University typically runs between $380 and $790, with an average hourly rate around $81. But that’s just labor—no truck, no equipment, no insurance if something breaks.
Full-service movers in Stony Brook University charge more because you’re getting the truck, the tools, the experience, and the protection. For a local move—say, a one-bedroom apartment—you’re usually looking at $400 to $800 depending on how much stuff you have and how many flights of stairs are involved. Bigger homes or long-distance moves will run higher, sometimes $1,500 to $3,000+, depending on distance and volume.
We give you a clear price upfront. No hidden fees for stairs, no surprise charges for heavy items unless you didn’t mention them. If your move’s straightforward, the price stays straightforward.
Yes. It happens more than you’d think—someone cancels last minute, a closing date shifts, or a landlord gives you 24 hours to be out.
Same-day moving service depends on our schedule that day, but we make it work when we can. If you call in the morning, there’s a decent chance we can get a crew out by afternoon. If it’s later in the day, we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s possible or if early next morning is the better move.
The key is calling as soon as you know you need help. The earlier we hear from you, the better we can shuffle things around. And if we can’t do same-day, we’ll get you on the schedule for the soonest available slot—not two weeks out like some of the bigger moving companies around here.
We do. Student storage is one of the biggest headaches around campus, especially in May when everyone’s lease ends at once and summer plans don’t line up.
Dorm rooms and student apartments don’t leave much space, so if you’re heading home for break or studying abroad for a semester, you need somewhere to stash your stuff. We offer temporary storage that doesn’t lock you into a long contract. Drop it off before you leave, pick it up when you’re back.
The process is simple: we pick up your belongings from your dorm or apartment, store them in a secure facility, and deliver them back when you need them. No need to rent a U-Haul, beg a friend with a truck, or pay for storage near Stony Brook University that’s twice what it should be. It’s one flat rate, and your stuff stays safe until you’re ready for it.
We handle long distance moves—out of state, across the region, wherever you’re headed next. If you’re leaving Stony Brook University for a job in another state or moving back home after graduation, we’ll get you there.
Long distance moves take more planning than local ones. We coordinate timing, make sure your belongings are packed securely for the road, and keep you updated on delivery windows. You’re not going to get the “somewhere between Tuesday and Friday” runaround.
Most of our long distance work goes to Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and New England, but we’re not limited to those areas. If you’re moving farther, we’ll talk through logistics and give you an honest answer about whether we’re the right fit or if you’d be better off with a specialized cross-country service. We’re not going to take your money if we can’t do the job right.
Yes. We’re licensed, bonded, and insured. That’s not optional in this business—it’s the bare minimum.
What that actually means for you: if something breaks, gets lost, or gets damaged during your move, you’re covered. You’re not stuck arguing with a guy in a truck who has no accountability. You’re working with a legitimate moving company that has insurance to back up the work.
Unfortunately, moving scams are on the rise. Unlicensed movers quote low, show up late, hold your stuff hostage for more money, or just don’t show up at all. It’s a mess, and it’s more common than it should be. When you hire us, you’re getting a family-owned business with a real address, real insurance, and a 5-star rating built on 200+ reviews from people who actually used our moving service. That’s the difference.
We do. Pianos, safes, medical equipment, oversized appliances—we’ve moved all of it. These aren’t items you hand off to any random crew and hope for the best.
Pianos need specific handling. They’re heavy, awkward, and expensive to repair if they get dropped or scratched. We use the right equipment—piano dollies, padding, straps—and we know how to navigate stairs and tight doorways without wrecking your walls or the instrument.
Safes are a different challenge. They’re dense, difficult to maneuver, and dangerous if someone doesn’t know what they’re doing. We’ve moved safes up and down staircases in older Long Island homes where the hallways weren’t built for modern furniture, let alone a 700-pound safe. It takes experience, the right tools, and a crew that’s done it before. We check that box.
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