The Best Movers in Jersey City, NJ

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1Ola Moving★ 4.96 on this job56 jobs reviewedusually $500–1,000iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “In-state moving”:Stars on this job 55%4.96★Number of such jobs 25%56Overall Experts Score 20%99Job match= 96Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.90★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.96

2Optimum Moving★ 5.00 on this job42 jobs reviewedusually $2,000+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “In-state moving”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%42Overall Experts Score 20%86Job match= 94Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.90★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.94

3Happy Ending Movers LLC★ 5.00 on this job15 jobs reviewedusually $1,500–2,000iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “In-state moving”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%15Overall Experts Score 20%98Job match= 89Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.90★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.89

4Ridgewood Moving Services: NJ Moving Companies | Bergen County★ 5.00 on this job17 jobs reviewedusually $2,000+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “In-state moving”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%17Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 89Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.90★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.89

5Bakin Moving Inc★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “In-state moving”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%94Job match= 77Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.90★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.77

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “In-state moving” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about in-state moving

HHunter6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 days ago★★★★★

Optimum Moving

Optimum movers were fantastic for my home move. They were on time, had no issues with moving furniture down two flights of stairs, and set everything up in my new place extremely quickly and safely. I could not recommend them enough.

Great priceIn-state moving

CCarin3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Ola Moving

The crew from Ola made a very stressful day quick and easy. The men that came were prepared and efficient. It only took up half a day with time to spare. THANK YOU OLA MOVING!

Paid $1,000–1,500Great priceInterstate movingLocal movingIn-state moving

NNatalie2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Ridgewood Moving Services: NJ Mov…

I highly recommend Ridgewood Moving Services! They recently helped move my parents from Rockland County to New Jersey, and we couldn’t have been happier with the experience. Their team was professional, reliable, and made what can be a stressful process so much easier. What makes Ridgewood Moving Services stand out… Read full review

Great priceBusiness & corporate-related movingIn-state moving

SS7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Happy Ending Movers LLC

Guys were awesome. Made quick work of everything. Not a scratch on anything! Would definitely use again!

Great priceLocal movingOversized-item movingIn-state moving

HHectorLocal Guide · 32 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Optimum Moving

Exceptional Speed, Unmatched Quality — My Go-To Movers! As a Realtor, my reputation depends heavily on the service providers I recommend to my clients, and Optimum Moving delivers 100% every single time. I don't just refer them to home buyers and sellers—I trust them completely with my own personal moves, too.… Read full review

Paid $500–1,000Great priceVehicle transportLocal movingMoving-related packing

PPuppyLocal Guide · 76 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Optimum Moving

I have had a crazy 2 yrs. with moving between Bergen and Ocean Counties. Optimum moved me 4 times within that time frame!!! Plus, I stored most of my belongings with them while I tried starting a new life in the Toms River area, which unfortunately did not work out. So back I came to Bergen County and am rebuilding… Read full review

Paid $3,500–4,000Reasonable priceLocal movingMoving-related packingMoving-related storage

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100iExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of movers).

#	Company	ScoreiExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.	FactorsiFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.	★iGoogle star rating as shown on Google Maps.	Typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1	Ola MovingJersey City, NJ	A 99iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%99+54Reliability 24%100+24.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%87+6.2Experts Score= 99Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–AAA	4.99	$882
2	Happy Ending Movers LLCJersey City, NJ	A 98iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%99+54Reliability 24%99+24Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%81+5.7Experts Score= 98Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–AAA	4.99	$738
3	Bakin Moving IncJersey City, NJ	A 94iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%96+52.4Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%87+6.2Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.95	$3.2k
4	Ridgewood Moving Services: NJ Moving Companies | Bergen CountyJersey City, NJ	A 92iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%95+51.8Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%60+4.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAB	4.96	$2.8k
5	Optimum MovingJersey City, NJ	A 86iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%92+50.2Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%8+0.6Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAF	4.93	$2.0k

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Movers in Jersey City, NJ at a glance

How the 5 movers we rated in Jersey City, NJ compare, and what customers praise most.

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.

Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.