Catlow Movers

I used Catlow Movers for an in-​town move in Jersey City. They were very professional and diligent about making sure that none of our belongings were damaged throughout the moving process. They were also very helpful in getting all of our furniture situated in our new place, even though we didn’t know where we wanted it at first.
The folks who work for this company were very willing to help and make sure that we had an excellent moving experience.

I wish we could give two different ratings — one for the staff who actually do the work (5 stars!) and another for management (1 star).
BEWARE! The price estimate you are given, which is based on the number of hours which one of the owners estimates the job will take, is the minimum charge. My move took a full hour less than estimated, and yet I still had to pay for the extra hour for all three movers (which is not cheap!) Therefore, it’s free money for the company to always over-​estimate how long your move will take. To add insult to injury, when I called the owner after the move was finished to ask him about the extra hour charge, he was rude to me. It is also worth mentioning that the movers showed up to my apartment a full hour late.
The men who actually physically moved my stuff, on the contrary, were excellent! They wrapped my furniture, were very careful of everything, and were very pleasant and helpful.

This was the biggest move I have ever made and I went with Catlow movers because of the great reviews on Unilocal.
I was not disappointed!
These guys were super Polite, fast, reasonably priced and just all around good guys.
I have dealt with movers before and this is the first company I would totally use again!
Two thumbs way up!!!

The best moving experience ever! Our move was from one apartment to another in Hoboken. Irv Catlow came himself to give us an estimate and also good advice about No Parking signs at both locations as well as asking us if we would be needing wardrobe boxes (we did). Wardrobes were dropped off a few days before the move (a godsend). The crew arrived exactly on time, were careful, courteous, professional and personable. Although my roommate and I were feeling stressed about the move (we were still packing when the crew arrived), Mark and Rocco had us reassured within minutes. Each piece of furniture (we had a LOT) was wrapped in a quilt, our mattresses and box springs were bagged and shrink wrapped, TVs and electronics were carefully packed, dozens of boxes organized according to size, and living room rug and padding wrapped. The trucks were loaded and ready to go within 3 hours (4 hours was the estimated time). The move to the new apartment went equally smooth — not a scratch or any damage whatsoever. After the crew had left, we discovered (to our chagrin) that the wall where we had them place the entertainment unit does not have an outlet. We called Irv and he scheduled a return trip for the guys to come back and rearrange whatever needs rearranging. Cannot thank them enough for everything — a special shout out to Mark and Rocco!

These guys were great, right on time and easy to work with. Nothing was lost or damaged and we would definitely use them again.

Amazing amazing amazing movers!
Family owned
Local to JC
Communicated so well
Came on time
Made sure I was happy
Didn’t break a thing
Put everything in the new house just where we wanted it
Disassembled with care at the old place
Re-​assembled with care at the new place
Best movers ever
This is maybe my fifth review on Unilocal and five years but I had to write a review to other people looking for a move would find Maybe by fifth review on Unilocal in five years but I had to write a review two other people looking for movie with find Catlow!

These guys were great! Right on time, and they brought plenty of hands. They were very careful with our fragile items, and helped us set up the rooms.
Super friendly, too! For our 1800 square foot apartment, it was just under $ 1,000. Not bad, considering how much was moved.

I did some searching for movers in the Jersey City area and Catlow was one of the first ones I found on Unilocal.The previous reviews were spot on, these guys didn’t disappoint! One of their employees came to my apartment to do the estimate in August, and after I verified with them that I would use them, they gave me the info I needed: that I’d need to contact the Jersey City Parking Authority to obtain No Parking signs for my street so Catlow had enough space for their truck, and that I contact my new place so Catlow and them could exchange the COI (Certificate Of Insurance). They also stated that they move boxes and furniture, but will not pack any boxes (which is a given, but I figured I’d state that).
Moving day was booked for Saturday, October 3^rd. I had a move-​in window at my new place from 11am to 3pm. Catlow said they’d be at my place at 8am to start the move. They arrived on time with six movers. We ran into a snag with the parking because people on my street lack reading comprehension, but it all worked out. They moved all of our furniture and boxes into their truck by 9.30am.
We arrived at my new place by 10am and were allowed to start our move-​in prior to my scheduled time, and we were all moved in by 11.30am. Fast, professional service. All of the movers were nice and helpful and very respectful of our belongings. The estimate was an exact match for the final total, as well. I’m very, very satisfied with Catlow and would highly recommend them to anyone. If and when we move again, I’ll definitely be calling upon their services for a second time!

I ordered 13 cabinets that needed to be off-​loaded and moved into Grace Church downtown Jersey City. Each cabinet weighs 400 pounds and is 7 feet high. The guys showed up on time, and did a great job moving, uncrating and putting the cabinets in place, all without damaging anything, and their charge was very fair. Plus they were good to deal with.

These guys are great! Careful, helpful, and charged less than their estimate. We’ve used them twice and been very happy both times.

These guys are the experts. How often can you positively review a moving company? Once. Catlow. After so many other disaster experiences this was a breath of fresh air.
Irv made a conservative estimate of hours and ensured I had gotten the «no parking» signs posted here in Jersey City. When the crew arrived, it was very fast and efficient. 4 guys, each with different strengths. They disassembled everything, took it down to the truck, and for a one-​bedroom apartment it went very quickly (maybe 2 hours tops).
They had to park the truck about one building down from our new place, because the cops were slow to tow a guy out of the spot we had reserved. Problem? Pssh. The guys took the stuff out of the truck, down one building, and up the stairs anyway! They were done by the time the cops got there.
Super quick, friendly and efficient. Highly recommend.

Mike & his team were great. Amazing service! They arrived right on time and were very professional. We hired Catlow based on Unilocal reviews and the move was seamless. Please don’t bother looking for other movers. I highly recommend them!

I used Catlow to move from the Public Storage in Hoboken to an apartment a few blocks away. My belongings included a queen size bed, a few dressers, TV, 2 couches, 9 boxes, and other common furniture for a 1 br apartment. Although they did not call to confirm the week or day prior (I called just to make sure they were still coming), the team arrive promptly at 8am on the day of the move and took only 1 hour to move all my belongings to the new place. The 4 men were friendly and clearly professionals, handling my belongings with care and wrapping everything before removing it from the unit. My only regret is that I didn’t use these guys to move me out of my first apartment and into storage in the first place. Thanks Catlow :)

I contacted Catlow’s based on the strength of previous Unilocal reviews and you guys did not let me down. I called for a quote and Irv Catlow himself came to my apartment.
On move day the crew arrived on time. They were polite and professional, and the foreman told me exactly what the plan was to get out all of my furniture and boxes. I have a LOT of stuff and was woefully under-​organized. They even took my mattress and box-​spring over a terrace railing when it wouldn’t fit down the stairs! Irv estimated ~5 hours and the actual move including travel took exactly 4. The price didn’t revise down but I think the speed and care with which they moved was worth it and I certainly wasn’t gouged beyond what was already quoted.
All of the guys have a great sense of humor and take pride in their work. They are really careful to check in every step of the way to ensure you’re satisfied. When we discovered the floor in my new place was uneven in the spot I wanted the entertainment center, Rocco told me how to level it out and left my TV on the floor (with my permission) to make sure it didn’t tip over until it could be fixed.
As Katie S. noted, get your signs from the city to hold parking for the truck, it will make everything so much easier.
One annoyance, which was as much my fault as theirs — If you’re paying by credit card you have to give over the phone in advance or go to their storefront on Summit Ave. I didn’t know and they don’t have a cc machine on the truck so I had to run to the bank for cash or bank check. Luckily it wasn’t far away and the guys were really nice about the short wait (it probably didn’t hurt that i’d already tipped them). Thankyou to Rocco and his crew.
I would definitely use Catlow’s again.

Smoothest move, ever. We moved about 25 miles from a storage unit to a new apartment in Jersey City and these guys would have done it in 3 hours, including travel and packing time had the fire alarm not gone off in our new highrise the minute we arrived. Despite the 45 minute setback, they spent every minute organizing and unloading the truck and were ready to go the second we were allowed back in the building. Plus they didn’t charge us for 20 minutes we went over on an hour due to the unavoidable fire drill delay.
Want professional, mature, efficient, careful and all around nice people to move you in the Hudson County/​Jersey City area? Call Catlow. Thanks Mark, Irv and team!

Don’t bother looking for other movers. CATLOW IS AWESOMMMMME.
Marc came for the estimate on time and was done in minutes.
Day of the guys came right as scheduled and were ready to go. It had just snowed a few days before and my landlord (wish I could Unilocal him) was not having the stairs swept (he pays someone) till much later. But the guys had it taken care of in no time.
The guys were great and fun. They were friendly enough where it wasn’t weird that they were messing in all my crap. We chatted it up and had fun while working — but never enough where it slowed us down. Best combo.
Rocco noticed my ikea bed frame was set up improperly and made sure to fix it at new place. I also had a nice le creuset Dutch oven (shit expensive) that was unwrapped due to its siZe — so Louie wrapped it in a blanket and tape for me. Yeahhhhh. They even remembered the name of my stuffed koala bear by end of day (her name is Frances).
I mean — they made sure to properly cover and protect all my crappy ikea furniture the same way they would for a person who can afford to buy preassembled furniture. TOP NOTCH FOR ERRBODY.
I was charged $ 50 less than the estimate so that was a plus. I’m guessing they might be slightly higher in cost (honestly didn’t look) than others — but you get the best service you could ever get from movers.
By end of our time together I was glad to have it all done but bummed we had to say bye. It was a big day that could have been very stressful into a good experience.
Shout out to Rocco Louie Dave and Marcus!
Oh — make sure to note you’re in charge of getting the moving signs from the city.
And have some water bottles and donuts /​snacks for them. :)

I used Catlow to move from a large home to an apartment (and storage unit). They were fantastic. Mark and his crew were extremely professional, punctual, efficient and handled my furniture with care. They packed my storage unit and unloaded to my apartment perfectly. I plan to use them again for future moves.

Catlow’s Movers came highly recommended, and they lived up to our expectations. No complaints, everything went smoothly, great team, slightly under the estimate, careful, courteous, pleasant, prompt, and professional.

I’ve rarely used Unilocal for reviewing anything other than comida aka food! But Catlow deserves a tipping of the hat and a call back for whenever the next move may be!
Certainly professional and timely and quick! I moved out of a 3 bedroom in JC and despite the fact that there were no parking signs put up by the parking authority, of course there’s always going to be one that doesn’t heed notices! Thankfully, their professionalism and commitment to getting the job done made them park 2 houses down and carry all of my furniture there! Patient? Without a doubt!
They wrapped and protected everything! They have tools in hand for when that couch that was assembled in a room doesn’t fit through the door, they handle it!
Prices are comparable and reasonable and everyone is so professional!
My go to movers!

Mark came out to do a pre-​move estimate. He was timely, professional and spot on with the quoted price. The move was awesome. They worked hard. They worked fast. They were nice guys with an excellent work ethic. Pretty much all you could ask for. I would use them again for any move. Thanks for the painless experience.