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Scanio truck at a residential home

Residential Moving

Every move handled like it's family

Moving your home is one of the most personal things you can trust a company to do. At Scanio Movers, we have been doing it since 1941, and in that time we have learned that a great move is not about trucks and boxes. It is about care, planning, and people who know what they are doing. From the first phone call to the moment the last item is set in place, our team is right beside you, taking the stress and uncertainty out of the day.

We handle moves of every size, from a single apartment to a full estate, and across every distance, whether you are relocating across town, across the country, or around the world. Whatever the move, the standard never changes: your belongings are treated with the same respect we would give our own.

Why families choose Scanio

A move is only as good as the people who carry it out. That is where Scanio stands apart. Many of our crews, coordinators, and warehouse staff have been with the company for decades, in an industry known for constant turnover. When a Scanio team arrives at your door, they are not learning the job. They have packed the china, wrapped the heirlooms, and navigated the tight staircases hundreds of times before. That experience is something you can feel from the moment they walk in.

Our residential services include

Full service local, long distance, and international moves
Free in-home or virtual moving estimates and consultations
Professional packing, wrapping, and unpacking
Custom crating for fragile, oversized, and high value items
Furniture disassembly, protection, and reassembly
Piano and specialty item handling
Short and long term storage in our secure warehouse
Coordination with building management for COIs, elevator access, and move windows
Full value protection options for your peace of mind

Planning your move

Every successful move begins long before moving day. A Scanio coordinator works with you to take a careful inventory of your home, flag fragile and sentimental items that need special handling, and build a plan around your timeline and your building's rules. We confirm access times, prepare any certificates of insurance, and stay in touch in the days leading up to the move so nothing is left to chance. On the day itself, an experienced foreman leads a crew that already knows your plan inside and out.

Packing and unpacking, your way

Not every move calls for the same level of service, so we tailor each move to your needs.

Packing options

Full pack. We pack, wrap, and crate everything in your home, using quality materials and careful labeling so every item is protected for the move, right down to the most fragile pieces.

Fragile and partial packing. We handle the delicate, valuable, and unwieldy pieces and wrap all your furniture, while you take care of the simpler items at your own pace.

Self pack. You pack ahead of our arrival and we handle the wrapping, loading, transport, and furniture placement.

Unpacking options

Surface unpack and debris removal. We unpack and set out the contents of every box onto flat surfaces such as countertops and tabletops, then clear away all boxes and packing materials, leaving you to put everything away in your own organized way.

Surface unpack with a professional organizer. Want everything put away for you, right down to the cabinets and drawers? We unpack onto flat surfaces and clear away all packing materials, then a professional organizer we arrange on your behalf puts everything in its place, exactly to your taste.

Whatever you choose, our goal is the same: to deliver your home to your new address in move-in condition, with as little disruption to your life as possible.

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