Moving is easy to underestimate—until it isn’t
Most moving stress comes from the same place: uncertainty. Who’s responsible for what? What happens if timing changes? How do fragile items get protected? What if you need storage, or your move spans multiple states?
A true full-service moving partner reduces uncertainty through process: clear scoping, proper packing and protection, trained crews, and a plan that holds up when real life gets messy.
Collins Brothers Moving Corporation has been doing this for over a century—founded in 1910 in Larchmont, New York—and today supports residential, commercial, and specialized relocations across multiple regions and service lines.
What “full-service” should actually include
1) One accountable point of contact
For long-distance relocations, Collins Brothers assigns a customer service representative (CSR) who remains the main point of contact from start to finish—coordinating scheduling, crews, and communication so you’re not chasing five people for answers.
2) Packing that’s built for protection, not speed
Good packing is engineering:
- Right cartons for the job (dish packs, wardrobe cartons, mirror packs)
- Proper padding and wrap strategy for furniture
- Special handling for art, antiques, fragile pieces, and high-value items
When packing is done correctly, everything downstream becomes smoother—loading, transport, unloading, and setup.
3) Storage that solves timing problems
Closings slip. Renovations run long. Deliveries arrive early.
A strong moving partner should be able to combine your move with warehousing and storage options so you can keep momentum without turning your home or office into a staging area. Collins Brothers operates major moving and warehouse operations across several New York counties and beyond.
4) Capability for more than just households
Moves aren’t always residential. Collins Brothers’ service lines include:
- Commercial & office moving
- International moves
- Designer services
- Government services
- Restoration services
If your project involves scheduling constraints, building rules, phased moves, or specialty inventory, it helps to work with a team that’s built around complexity—not surprised by it.
5) Nationwide reach when you need it
Collins Brothers is an interstate agent for Atlas Van Lines, which enables relocations to and from locations across the U.S. (and coordination with other Atlas agents when needed).
6) Standards that show up over time
On their long-distance service page, Collins Brothers notes safety and service recognition from Atlas, including the Milton M. Hill Award for quality services each year since 1997.
Where we operate
Collins Brothers lists offices/operations including:
- Corporate Headquarters in Larchmont, NY
- Greenwich, CT office
- Brewster, NY warehouse complex
- Sterling, VA corporate office and warehouse
- Hamptons/East End operations through Despatch of Southampton