Can a moving truck drive on the Northern State Parkway near Hicksville?

No. Commercial vehicles are banned from Long Island's state parkways, including the Northern State and the Wantagh, because many of their overpasses are low stone arches that a box truck cannot clear. Moving trucks use the Long Island Expressway, Jericho Turnpike, Old Country Road and local roads instead. Anyone renting a truck for a do-it-yourself move should plan the route with this in mind before leaving the driveway.

How do movers keep furniture and boxes from getting damaged?

Protection starts before anything is lifted. Furniture is wrapped in padded blankets, mirrors and glass tops go into cartons or crates, and floors and door frames are covered at both homes. In the truck, heavy pieces are loaded low and strapped, and boxes are stacked so nothing can shift. Ask any mover you are comparing to describe how they wrap and load, not just how many workers they send.

Is a Hicksville move priced by the hour or at a flat rate?

Both methods are common. Local moves on Long Island are usually priced by the hour for a crew and truck, while longer moves are often priced by weight or by a fixed estimate. The right choice depends on the size of the home and the distance. In every case, ask for a written estimate after the mover has seen your belongings, in person or by video.

When should I reserve a moving date in Hicksville?

Reserve as soon as you know your closing or lease date. Weekends, the last days of each month and the summer months fill first, because many leases and school-year moves line up with them. If your date is still uncertain, call anyway. A tentative plan can be adjusted once the date firms up, and it gives you time to sort and pack.

Can you store my belongings if my closing dates do not line up?

Yes. We offer storage as an add-on, and Long Island households use it often when a sale closes before the next purchase does. Your belongings are loaded once, held in storage, then delivered when the new home is ready. Tell us about the gap when you ask for a quote so the plan and price include it.

What happens if my moving date changes?

Dates move all the time because of closings, inspections and landlord schedules. Let us know as soon as you hear about a change, and we will look for another date that works. The earlier you tell us, the more options there are. Ask about any change or cancellation terms when you receive your written estimate so there are no surprises.

Do I need a permit to park a moving truck on a Hicksville street?

Most Hicksville houses have a driveway, so the truck often parks there or at the curb in front. Rules can differ for apartment buildings, commercial streets and spots near the train station. Check with your building management and with the Town of Oyster Bay if you think the truck will need to stand on a busy street. We can help sort out which rules cover your street.

Hicksville Movers | Local, Long-Distance & Packing Help

A move in Hicksville, NY usually means a house or apartment in the middle of Nassau County, a truck that has to stay off the parkways, and a new address somewhere on Long Island or much farther away. Hicksville Movers Co helps homeowners, renters and families in Hicksville and the nearby Town of Oyster Bay communities pack, load, drive and unload with a clear written quote. The aim is a moving day that runs to plan and furniture that arrives in the same condition it left.

Which moving services can Hicksville residents book?

Most Hicksville moves call for one or more of three core services. Follow the links for a full page on each:

Local moving is for moves within Hicksville or to other Long Island addresses, such as a ranch in Plainview or an apartment in Westbury. The crew wraps furniture, loads the truck, drives and places everything in the right rooms.
Long-distance moving is for moves off Long Island, to upstate New York or to another state. These need an inventory, more careful loading and the right federal or state authority for the trip.
Packing services cover anything from one kitchen to a whole house, with boxes, paper and tape supplied.

We also offer unpacking, furniture assembly, storage, piano moving, apartment moving, senior moving and junk removal. These are often added to a core move. For example, a senior moving out of a long-time family home may want packing, junk removal and unpacking at the new place in one plan.

How does Hicksville housing change the way a move is handled?

Hicksville grew quickly after World War II, when it became one of the busiest New York City suburbs of the building boom. Part of the original Levitt development reaches into the Hicksville 11801 ZIP code, and Levitt and Sons introduced a larger ranch model in 1949. That history still shapes most moves here.

Early post-war houses were built as small one-floor homes with an unfinished expansion attic. Over the years many owners finished those attics or added dormers and second floors. The result is often a steep, narrow staircase to an upstairs bedroom, which limits what furniture can come down in one piece. Box springs, dressers and headboards may need to be taken apart or turned carefully.

Ranch houses keep everything on one level, which helps, but many have full basements with storage, workshops and years of boxes. Basement stairs are usually the tightest carry in the house, so we look at them during the walkthrough.

Apartments and new mixed-use buildings are more common near the train station, where the Town of Oyster Bay has been working on a downtown revitalization plan. Newer buildings usually mean elevators, loading areas and management rules about moving hours and elevator bookings. Ask your building for those rules early and share them with us.

How do the parkways, the LIE and local roads affect moving day?

Hicksville sits at a crossroads of Long Island’s road network, but a moving truck can only use part of it.

The parkways are off limits. The Northern State Parkway and the Wantagh State Parkway both run close to Hicksville. Like the other state parkways, they ban commercial vehicles because of their low overpasses. A moving truck that tries to use them risks striking a bridge.
The Long Island Expressway carries most truck traffic east and west. Exit 41 connects it to Route 106 and Route 107.
Route 106 and Route 107 run through Hicksville as Newbridge Road and Broadway, then share North Broadway through the center of the hamlet toward Jericho Turnpike.
Old Country Road and Jericho Turnpike handle local east-west trips to Westbury, Plainview and Syosset.

Downtown traffic near the LIRR Hicksville station also matters. The station is a major hub, where the Port Jefferson and Ronkonkoma branches meet the Main Line, and it sits on an elevated structure at Newbridge Road and West Barclay Street. Commuter traffic and parking around it can slow a truck at the start and end of the workday. We plan start times and routes around it.

How does Long Island weather affect a move?

Winter is the season that needs the most planning. Snow, ice and nor’easters can make driveways, front steps and basement entries slippery. Before a winter move, clear the walk, driveway and front steps, spread salt or sand where the crew will carry, and keep a backup date in mind if a storm is forecast. We lay floor protection at both homes to keep out slush and road salt.

Summer brings heat and humidity. Crews need breaks and water, and heat-sensitive items such as candles, vinyl records, some electronics and houseplants should travel in your car rather than a closed truck. Spring and fall are milder, but they are also busy, because many sales and leases close in those months.

What are the steps of a typical move?

Reach out. Call us or fill in the form to tell us where you are moving from and to, plus a rough date.
Walkthrough. We tour each room with you, on site or over a video call, list the large, heavy and fragile pieces, and ask about stairs, elevators and parking at both ends.
Written estimate. A written estimate spells out the services, how the move is priced and any extras, such as packing or storage.
Packing, if chosen. Packers wrap and box the house ahead of loading and label every carton by room.
Loading and the drive. The crew covers floors and door frames, pads each piece of furniture and drives a route that keeps the truck off the parkways.
Unloading and setup. Each piece is set in the room you choose, bed frames are rebuilt and packing debris leaves with the crew.

What should you check before hiring a mover on Long Island?

A few checks make it easier to compare companies and avoid problems:

In-state moves. According to the New York Attorney General, movers doing household moves wholly within New York are licensed by the state Department of Transportation. Ask any mover for its NYSDOT number and verify it.
Moves to another state. Interstate movers are regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Look up the company’s USDOT number on the FMCSA website before you sign.
Estimates. Ask for a written estimate based on an actual look at your belongings. Be wary of a quote far below the others, since low bids can grow on moving day.
The paperwork. Read the order for service and the bill of lading before signing, and never sign a document with blank sections.
Protection. Ask which levels of protection for your belongings are offered and list high-value items separately.

Which communities near Hicksville do we serve?

We work throughout Hicksville and in the nearby communities of Jericho, Syosset, Plainview, Bethpage, Levittown, Westbury, Woodbury, Carle Place, East Meadow and Old Bethpage. Long-distance moves can begin or end at any of these addresses. If your street is close by but not on this list, ask us. Call or send the quote form to start planning.

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