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You’ve probably heard the horror stories. Moving companies that quote one price and charge another. Crews that show up late or don’t show up at all. Furniture held hostage until you pay what they demand. That’s not how we work.
When you’re moving out of state, you need to know your belongings will arrive intact and on schedule. You need a crew that’s handled enough long distance moves to know what actually breaks, what needs extra padding, and how to load a truck so nothing shifts during an eight-hour drive. You need pricing that’s clear before anything gets loaded, not after.
We price based on truck space, not hours. That means no incentive to work slowly. You get an estimate based on what you’re moving, and that’s what you pay. Our crew shows up, loads efficiently, and gets your belongings where they need to go. No runaround, no surprise fees when you’re already stressed about everything else that comes with relocating.
All Terrain Moving and Junk Removal Inc. has been handling moves across Suffolk County long enough to know what matters. We’re licensed and insured, and we’ve moved everything from university faculty relocating for tenure positions to families leaving Long Island for lower taxes and warmer weather.
Stony Brook has a median household income over $174,000. That means most of our clients have nice things they care about—antiques, artwork, furniture that wasn’t bought at a big box store. We treat your belongings like they’re worth something, because they are.
We’re not the cheapest option, and that’s intentional. You’re paying for experience, proper insurance, and a crew that knows the difference between loading a truck and loading it correctly. The moves that go wrong are usually the ones where someone tried to save a few hundred dollars upfront.
First, you reach out with details about what you’re moving and where it’s going. We give you an upfront estimate based on truck space—not a vague hourly rate that could mean anything. If you want, send photos. The more we know, the more accurate the quote.
Once you’re ready to book, we schedule a date that works for your timeline. Our crew shows up on time with the right equipment. They walk through what’s being loaded, confirm the estimate, and get to work. Heavy lifting, tight staircases, awkward furniture—that’s what they’re here for.
Everything gets loaded carefully. We’re not just tossing boxes in the back. Furniture gets padded, fragile items get extra attention, and the truck gets packed so nothing shifts during transport. Then we drive it to your new place and unload it where you want it. You’re not hauling your couch up three flights of stairs yourself.
If you need temporary storage between moves, we can handle that too. If you’ve got junk to clear out before the move, same thing. The goal is to make this as simple as possible so you can focus on everything else that comes with relocating.
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Every long distance move is different. Some people want full packing services. Others just need the truck and the muscle. We customize based on what you actually need, not what we want to upsell you on.
Standard service includes the crew, the truck, the equipment, and the labor. We load, transport, and unload. If you want us to pack, we’ll pack. If you want us to disassemble and reassemble furniture, we’ll do that. If you’ve got specialty items—pianos, antiques, oversized artwork—we’ve moved them before.
Stony Brook is adjacent to Stony Brook University, one of the largest public universities in New York. We’ve handled faculty moves, student relocations, and administrative staff heading to other campuses. University moves often come with tight timelines and specific requirements. We get it done without the drama.
For families leaving Long Island, the most common destinations are southeastern states with lower taxes and more affordable housing. Florida, North Carolina, Texas. We’ve driven those routes enough times to know the timing, the logistics, and what tends to go wrong if you don’t plan properly. You’re getting that experience baked into the service.
It depends on how much you’re moving and how far it’s going. A one-bedroom apartment moving to Florida is going to cost less than a four-bedroom house moving to California. Industry averages for long distance moves range from about $2,500 to over $11,000, but that’s a wide spread because every move is different.
We price based on truck space, not hours. That means you’re paying for the volume your belongings take up, not how long it takes to load them. Before we start, you get a clear estimate. Once our crew confirms what’s being loaded, you know the final price. No surprises after the fact.
If you’re moving a typical two- to three-bedroom home out of state, expect to be somewhere in the $4,000 to $7,000 range depending on distance. Smaller moves cost less. Larger homes with more belongings cost more. The best way to know is to reach out with details about what you’re moving and where it’s going.
We’re licensed and insured, which means if something does go wrong, you’re covered. But more importantly, our crews have been doing this long enough to know how to pack a truck properly. Most damage happens because items weren’t secured correctly or the truck was loaded by someone who didn’t know what they were doing.
Furniture gets padded and wrapped. Fragile items get packed with enough cushioning that they’re not rattling around in boxes. Heavy items go on the bottom, lighter items on top. The truck gets loaded so nothing shifts when we’re driving on the highway for hours. It’s not complicated, but it does require experience.
The moves that go sideways are usually the ones where a company sells you the service but hands off execution to a third party. That’s not how we operate. The crew that quotes your move is the crew that handles your move. You’re not dealing with a middleman who doesn’t care if your dining table shows up with a scratch.
We can handle that. Sometimes your move-out date and move-in date don’t line up. Sometimes you’re still looking for a place and need somewhere to keep your stuff in the meantime. Storage is part of what we offer, so you’re not scrambling to find a separate facility and coordinate two different companies.
Your belongings get loaded once, stored securely, and then delivered when you’re ready. You’re not paying for multiple loading and unloading sessions. You’re not worrying about whether your furniture is sitting in a climate-controlled space or a leaky garage somewhere.
This is especially common for Stony Brook residents relocating for work or family reasons. If you’re moving out of state but haven’t closed on your new house yet, storage gives you flexibility without the stress. Just let us know your timeline and we’ll work it into the plan.
The more notice, the better. Long distance moves require more coordination than local moves. We need to schedule the crew, plan the route, and make sure the truck is available for your dates. If you’re moving during peak season—summer, end of month, or around university schedules—book as early as you can.
That said, we’ve handled last-minute moves when someone’s timeline suddenly changed. If you’re in a bind, reach out anyway. We’ll tell you honestly whether we can accommodate your dates or not. No point in pretending we can make something work if we can’t.
For most people, two to four weeks of lead time is enough. If you’re moving during a busy period or you’ve got a large home with a lot of belongings, give yourself more buffer. The earlier you book, the more flexibility you have with scheduling and the less likely you are to get stuck with a company that’s rushing through jobs to fit everyone in.
We can do as much or as little as you want. Some people prefer to pack their own belongings because they know where everything is and how they want it organized. Other people would rather pay someone else to handle it so they can focus on everything else that comes with moving. Both options work.
If you want full packing services, we’ll bring the materials and pack everything carefully. If you want to pack most of it yourself but need help with awkward or fragile items, we can do that too. If you just want the truck and the crew to load what you’ve already packed, that’s fine. It’s your move—we’re here to make it easier, not dictate how it has to go.
For long distance moves, packing matters more than it does for local moves. Your belongings are going to be in a truck for hours, possibly overnight. If boxes aren’t packed correctly, things break. If furniture isn’t wrapped properly, it gets scratched. We’ve seen it enough times to know where people run into trouble, so if you’re doing it yourself, make sure you’re using sturdy boxes and enough padding.
That’s a legitimate concern. Customer complaints about cancellations have gone up significantly in recent years, and some moving companies have earned a bad reputation for exactly that reason. We’ve been in business long enough that we’re not interested in burning bridges by leaving people stranded on moving day.
If we commit to a date, we show up. If something genuinely catastrophic happens—truck breaks down, crew member has an emergency—we’ll let you know immediately and work out a solution. But those situations are rare. Most of the time, our crew shows up when they’re supposed to and gets the job done.
The companies that cancel or no-show are usually the ones operating on thin margins, overbooking jobs, or using subcontractors they don’t actually manage. We don’t operate that way. When you book with us, you’re booking with the people who are actually going to move your belongings. That’s the difference.
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