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We’ve compiled a list of tips to help prepare your belongings and expedite your move.

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#1 PREPARE TO PURGE

Find a place near to you that will accept donations of household goods. Make practical decisions, don’t pay to move what you do not use. If the items you wish to donate are difficult to move, give us a call to make arrangements for your movers to assist that effort.

#2-PREPARE TO PACK

Think ahead, where will you stage your packed boxes? (you may need to pull a couch out from the wall to stack boxes safely out of your living space.)

Make your staging area as near to the door as possible, time is money.

Use the items you already have in your home as packing fodder, some of these may include linens, plastic grocery store bags, or shredded paper. (Hint- for less mess on the unpack, put your shredded paper into a tied grocery bag to create a cushion for your items.)

As you gather your linens, consider putting a set of sheets for each bed in the drawer of its dresser, or a suitcase. This will be a time saver on move day, you will not have to search for the box with the sheets in it.

Save your back and your time by creating the space you need for packing. Folding tables are a great aid in this.

Gather all the supplies you need before you start.

Tape the bottom of each box before you begin to pack it.

Remember, SPACE BREAKS! each box should be filled. pay special attention to the corners of the box as you move it. the corners should not give.

For the safe transport of liquids, plastic, preferably see through totes work well. (Hint-placing each item into a plastic grocery bag and lining this tote with a towel can help reduce the damage caused by a leak if one should occur.)

If totes are not an option, label the box “liquids” and put arrows to indicate not to place this box on its side, or simply leave the box open so the movers can see what they are transporting.

Label not only the top of the box, but at least one side as well. Once they are stacked, the top will not be visible.

To properly pack your plates, they should be padded and placed in the box vertically.

Remove any items from dresser drawers or armoires that are not cloth.

When you’re sure your packing is complete, consider the oft forgotten spots in your home like the cabinet above your stove, or the back shelf in a closet.

Look up! not everything is at eye level. scan your walls ceiling to floor in every room.

Look down. Treasures such as door stops can be easily overlooked.

#3-PREPARE FOR YOUR MOVERS TO ARRIVE

Know what you do not want your movers to touch, and designate a spot for these items. (Hint-your vehicle or your bathtub is an excellent spot to use. a shelf in a closet or corner of a room are also good spots.)

Anything personal or irreplaceable should be kept with you.

Any medicines you need should be considered.

Before the movers arrive, to the best of your ability, clear your driveway and the road in front of your home, to allow the truck maximum maneuvering space. This will avoid wasted time at the start of your move.

Table tops should be cleared.

Beds should be stripped.

Everything that can be in a box should be, unless packing arrangements have been discussed.

If possible, enlist a person who does not reside with you, to walk the entire property to make sure no statues, planters, benches, wind chimes or other small treasures are left behind.

Following these few steps can make a big difference to your experience. If you have any other moving related questions, please feel free to ask!

WITH SETT MOVERS
YOU ARE FAMILY

A few of the kind words we’ve received from our extended family:

I am a Realtor and SETT was our moving company. I can not tell you how outstanding they were. Barry, Glenn, Trey, Jack, Lakim and Castro breezed through packing and loading the 18 wheeler used for the move. Thank you for all that you did for my client. I asked for cards before you left and will very happily pass them to future clients. Thanks again for everything!!

Joanne Van Oostendorp

17:04 03 Oct 23

Love, love, love this company. Amazingly professional, courteous, and prompt. Our belongings were treated with care and they clearly know what they are doing. Don’t hesitate to call them, they book up - we used another company for the first half of our move and we were sadly disappointed.

Megan V.

14:07 03 Oct 23

Good crew. Professional. Will use again

Joseph Ricci

14:06 23 Sep 23

Asked Sett if they could send two guys over sometime next week to move a refrigerator for me. They came Monday. The guys were very friendly and respectful. The service at Sett is exceptional. I wouldn't use anyone else.

Jan Chrostowski

15:48 19 Sep 23

Had a great experience with Sett Movers. Everyone on the team is professional, considerate and very accommodating. Castro, Austin, Ari & John did an excellent job, very friendly and efficient. Would definitely use Sett Movers again

J sorrej

11:36 18 Sep 23

During a very hectic time SETT Movers made our move stress free. Tara was extremely accommodating with our ever changing schedule and gave us the best price in town. The movers were prompt, professional, and treated all of our belongings with care. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.

Stacey Simone

14:17 17 Sep 23

My experience with Sett movers was fantastic from start to finish. The estimate was fair, and the service was outstanding. They are professionals in every way and managed my move from start to finish making a very challenging time for our family easy.

Michele Van Lieu

12:11 17 Sep 23

I had a very good experience, Tara was very accomodating setting up my job, guys showed up on time, did exactly what I needed in a time efficient efficient manner. I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again or recommend them to anyone. Greta job super happy.

Michael Foulon

22:07 16 Sep 23

Starting with Tara my long distance move went smoothly. They are so accommodating in every respect. Excellent staff from start to finish. Glen and Tre were the best in unloading and helping move in both houses.

Argene Di Matteo

18:16 14 Sep 23

So happy we called Sett Movers! Tara was super friendly & accommodating while helping us schedule the move to our new home. On moving day, Glenn, Fitz, Tre & Ari were AWESOME and did a great job moving our furniture from a second floor apartment to a 3 story home despite the sweltering heat & humidity that day. Even though it was hot & a little stressful for us, they kept it light-hearted & fun! Thank you again!

Patricia O'Connor

14:38 14 Sep 23

Very professional! Arrived on time, worked efficiently, were very pleasant and took great care of our belongings. A real pleasure to work with

Judy Lee

19:38 11 Sep 23

Impeccable job done by Glenn, Tre, Barry, Jack, Castro and Austin.Thanks for making the move seem easy.

siobhan ferris

11:29 10 Sep 23

We had a wonderful experience using Sett Movers. We did a long distance move. Tyler was very professional and answered all our questions. Tara was patient and put all my concerns to rest. The whole bunch of movers Glenn, Jack, Ari, Barry and Lakim (not sure if the names are spelled correctly: I apologize)were wonderful. They took good care of my things from beginning to end.

Barbara Sablack

18:02 09 Sep 23

Sett movers are the best! Paul, Nick, Barry arrived early and worked hard to move my moms furniture.Great Job to everyone!

Carol Lac

17:47 05 Sep 23

Really pleased with how smooth and quickly our move went! They had our family moved within half a day. Shout out to Paul, Barry, Austen, and Nick. Such an awesome hardworking team!

Jon Tynon

17:18 28 Aug 23

I am beyond happy and actually grateful that I called SETT for my move today. From my first conversation with Tara and her straightforward, honest responses, I was confident that I was making a good decision …today it was apparent that I made an EXCELLENT decision. The team was SO professional and friendly and took such great care with my move — even cheerfully carrying a very heavy couch down two flights of stairs! Everything was so carefully wrapped and prepped for the move and the kindness displayed was just so wonderful and so appreciated. I wound up with more to move than I had estimated — and still the move was SO fast and even slightly UNDER what I had budgeted based on the estimate that I had been happy with! WHEN does THAT ever happen with a move?! I would use them again in a heartbeat - and can’t thank them enough. I’ve already posted on my town’s Facebook page! Thank you, Tara and Team!! You truly are the best!

Rita Howard

23:09 19 Aug 23

If you are looking for a moving company that cares, listens, offers a fair price, and gets the job done right from start to finish professionally, look no further! SETT gets you all set to move and makes a stressful situation bearable. Glenn and his Team, Tre, John and Austin were courteous, friendly and knowledgeable about getting the truck loaded and unloaded efficiently and quickly. They all were very happy to place furniture exactly where you desire it to be placed. Tara reached out to me on the first call and Tyler followed with a quick, virtual estimate. Honest straight forward folks. Thank you for all your help!

Veronica Nuzzi

21:17 15 Aug 23

SETT movers is the best moving company around! They made a stressful day go smoothly and quickly. The team, Paul, Austin, and Ari, were incredibly professional and personable. Tara and Steven were a big help also! I highly recommend SETT movers-you won't be disappointed!

Nicole Dee

13:56 15 Aug 23

My wife and I moved from New Jersey to Florida with SETT and were very happy with the experience. We liked the idea of using a family-run business, and made the right choice. After Tyler came to do our estimate, Tara answered all of questions and arranged for a crew to come help us pack. On moving day Steve came with another crew who loaded up the truck and we were on our way. At the other end, the off-load went just as smoothly. From start to finish, the move was professionally done and arranged to fit with our schedule. There were no surprises, added fees, or last-minute changes. One of the things we appreciated the most about SETT was that everyone we encountered was very courteous and friendly, reflecting the values of Tara and Steve. Overall, they made a stressful event in our lives as easy to get through as possible, and we were very grateful for that.

Chuck Gaydos

03:47 11 Aug 23

Castro, Barry n NickP were efficient, pleasant n helpful! Would recommend

joyce siegel

16:35 27 Jul 23

I was looking for a moving company to move me from Toms River to Forked River. After calling many movers, I came across SETT movers. Immediately, I had a great experience with SETT movers. They were very responsive, came out the next day to do a quote and made sure I was satisfied with the overall quote. The day I moved, they showed up on time, with lots of movers, who all were very professional and all hard workers. I can’t thank SETT MOVERS enough for a smooth move in our new home. Thank you!

Teresa Barone

20:11 16 Jul 23

Had a fantastic experience with Sett Movers. From booking to the move itself, everyone on the team is professional, considerate and friendly. After seeking a few different estimates for our move, Tara offered me a competitive rate which made the choice to go with them easy. Before the estimate, they scheduled a visit at our apartment to assess all of our stuff. On the day of the move, Castro, Paul and Austin made quick work of loading all of our stuff onto their truck - it was seriously impressive how fast and efficiently they worked, and not a single thing was mishandled. We were moving from New Jersey to Maryland, and they arrived shortly after we did, putting everything where we wanted in our new home, even quicker than they did loading in. Can’t recommend Sett enough if you’re in the area - best moving experience I’ve ever had.

Michael McInerney

00:33 01 Jul 23

My mom was very happy with her move! Glenn, Mitch, Jack, and Austin did a great job.

Regina Schliep

21:04 15 Jun 23

Paul, Austin, Mitchell and John were the crew we used to move into our new home. We couldn't have had a better experience. Moving is always stressful, but with this crew it was painless. Very careful and courteous. I would recommend Sett Movers to anyone who needs movers.

Hugo Alfaro

19:33 12 Jun 23

I was very happy with my move using SETT movers! Jack, Austin, & Nick were timely & professional.

bobfabel

17:23 09 Jun 23

Fantastic management, and staff. They worked with me even though I had to push the move date out. Their movers were kind, experienced, and super careful with all items. Even the cost was reasonable. I’d recommend them to anyone.

Marta Koovits

17:14 08 Jun 23

Sett Movers was a great choice! From the initial contact and our pending date, to the price, the staff of men paying careful attention and detail to our items, the walls and timeline- everyone at SETT made our move flawless.I would recommend this company to anyone looking to move!Thank you SETT- you are top notch!

P A

20:12 24 May 23

We just moved recently and I can't recommend these guys enough! From start to finish they we're very professional and above all very personable and easy to work with. They made a very stressful time much easier and handled our move very professionally and fast! If you are looking on making a big move soon look no further. Thank you guys very much!

Keith Wilhelmy

20:19 19 May 23

I needed a large brick pizza oven moved from my garage to the bark yard and up on a stand. Castro, Mitch, Barry and Tyler came and did a great quick job-very professional and personable as well-would definitely recommend.

Mfstritt

17:29 18 May 23

The guys were great, we highly recommend them.

Laura Preidel

17:36 17 May 23

Thank you all for doing a great job getting me moved quickly.All were friendly ,kind and hard working

Heather Bouie

09:44 04 May 23

My experience with Sett movers was exceptional. The owners Steve and Tara listened to my needs and time frame requests. They and their team were professional, courteous, prompt. Their team was so careful with my antiques. They called when they got to their destination to let me know all arrived safe and sound.

Marie Lepis

12:24 21 Apr 23

Chose this company because Tara was willing to work with us on special circumstances where others were not. The crew of Nick, Paul, Jack and Castro worked efficiently, professionally and respectfully. Would highly recommend.

Gina Benaquista

15:31 17 Apr 23

The movers that moved my piano, Castro, Brian, and Paul were very kind and very professional. They did an awesome job of moving my piano!!! I will use them again and request my guys!!!

Cheryl Kopchak

18:25 16 Apr 23

I had called this company with a last minute request for help in moving about a dozen large and heavy items out of my home and into storage. From my initial phone call all the way through to the completion of the job, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The owner Tara was incredible and went out of her way to accommodate my needs. She was professional, down to earth and a pleasure to speak with. Paul, Castro, Nick P. and Jack were not only professional and masters at getting the job done quickly and efficiently, but truly a pleasure to work with! I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for great value and superb service. I will definitely be reaching out to them again when the time comes.

Tracy Boudreau

21:04 13 Apr 23

Best movers ever! Glenn, Mitch, Tyler, Austin and Bryan were great! We were so impressed with the care to details and how quickly they moved us from Toms River to Manchester. A big thank you to these gentlemen. Also thank you to Tara and the rest of Sett movers.

janet miller

19:07 13 Apr 23

Needed someone to help us move boxes and other things from ground floor to storage space over garage - also to move some furniture. Difficult to find anyone to do just heavy lifting - saw the website for Sett Movers were immediately responsive, came on time as promised, workers were professional and helpful. Will use again when we need "heavy lifting done". We have no plans to move in the immediate future, but it appears they would do just as good a job for moving based on our experience.

Maria M

13:46 12 Apr 23

Tyler is awesome.

Augie Baiocco

01:11 04 Apr 23

We couldn’t have been more pleased with our move on 3/17/23. Glenn, Mitch, John A and Dave Z made us feel at ease at all times, we knew we were in good hands! They took such great care with all of our items. Every inch of the truck was packed! For one of the most stressful days of our lives we are so thankful that we picked the right movers! It made all the difference!!

Sue Anello

18:13 19 Mar 23

Sett made our move simple and smooth. Tara in the office kept me informed. On the day of the move Paul, Mitch and Austin worked efficiently, carefully and politely.

Robert Caemmerer

12:09 07 Mar 23

Wow, what a great experience! I cannot say enough about Mitch, Austin, Nick, Tyler and especially Glenn. They packed my belongings and wrapped my furniture, working together like a well oiled machine and Fast. And hat's off to Glenn who fit all of my belongings into a storage unit. It was like someone fitting all the pieces of a puzzle together. Not everyone can accomplish what Glenn and his co-workers did. I know I personally wouldn't know where to start emptying a truck load of furniture, etc. and placing it in a storage unit. It just goes to show that everyone has a talent. These guys are worth their weight in gold and I look forward to having them empty my unit for my new home. Hats off to Steven and Tara for their professionalism from start to finish and hiring such great, dedicated workers. All of you truly care and made this a stressless move for me! Thank you!

Joseph Morano

21:33 04 Mar 23

Tara, Steven and the team of movers at Sett Movers were great from first contact through after the move was fully completed. Tara was always fast to respond to any questions or concerns. Steven gave me reassurance that everything would be done to make us at ease and feel as comfortable as possible with everything. He was right. In the end the team of movers was efficient, careful and knowledgeable about everything. They treated all of our things as if they were their own and even stored everything as close to how we wanted it in the storage unit as they could. We would highly recommend Sett Movers.

Mandy B

19:47 04 Mar 23

Sett Movers did an excellent job of packing and moving furniture from my home in Toms River to a storage facility in Sussex County. All items arrived in perfect condition. The movers, Paul and Castro were very friendly and efficient. I would highly recommend their service.

Ray Walsh

17:01 04 Mar 23

Perfect move. Nick and his crew were fantastic. Everything was thoroughly explained. No surprises at the end. They were respectful and handled my items with care, everything from a delicate grandfather clock to a 400 pound safe. I will use SETT again.

Mike Passeri

21:11 02 Mar 23

Absolute professionals. Tara was a pleasure to work with for scheduling. Tyler came to give me an estimate and was also extremely helpful. Moving day itself was an absolute breeze. Austin and the crew were genuinely good at their jobs. They were also very honest and upfront about disassembling a piece of furniture that would have put me into extra hours to move. I instead decided to junk it. Could not be more impressed.

Michael Bucca

02:31 28 Feb 23

From start to finish, I highly recommend this company. Tara was able to give us a move date with very little notice. The guys were efficient and very caring in the way they packed my sister's things. This is a great company!

Fran Lembo

17:34 22 Feb 23

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Congratulations! You're moving...
now what?

Need more information? Call us today

Need more information? Call us today

Find a place near to you that will accept donations of household goods. Make practical decisions, don’t pay to move what you do not use. If the items you wish to donate are difficult to move, give us a call to make arrangements for your movers to assist that effort.

A few of the kind words we’ve received from our extended family:

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Find a place near to you that will accept donations of household goods. Make practical decisions, don’t pay to move what you do not use. If the items you wish to donate are difficult to move, give us a call to make arrangements for your movers to assist that effort.

A few of the kind words we’ve received from our extended family:

Our Services

Areas We Serve

Contact Us

SETT Movers

Congratulations! You're moving...
now what?