Movers in Rockaway Beach, Queens
Rockaway Beach Movers
Rockaway beach is a neighborhood at the southern edge of Queens on the Rockaway Peninsula. It is a vast, sandy beach with a 5.5 mile boardwalk, making it perfect for families who love the summer.
Since it is a beachside community, more than half of the houses are bungalows and beach cottages. Most of these were built perfect for summer vacation in the 1920s. Over time, some have been renovated with modern resilient designs that better withstand the coastal environment, including elevated foundations to protect against flooding. There are also newer townhouses and multi-family buildings designed with resilience in mind, often raised above ground level with garages or storage underneath to address flood risks
Brotherly Movers is a local moving company that serves in the Rockaway Beach neighborhood.
We provide various moving services, including packing, furniture assembly, etc. We are here to help from packing your stuff till assembling in your new home.
Whether you’re moving in or out of Rockaway Beach, we are happy to assist you with your move.
Moving you to Rockaway Beach and all of the best parts!
With all the moving jobs we've completed, Brotherly Movers knows our way around Rockaway Beach:
- Rockaway Beach Park
- Rockaway Park Highschool
- Seasons Surf School
- St John's Medical Group Cardiology, Endocrinology, Neurology/Neurosurgery, and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Queens Public Library at Peninsula
- Catholic Charities
The Challenges of Moving to Rockaway Beach:
One of the major challenges of moving here is the actual move itself. Some of the apartments that are on the second floor have tight staircases that make moving a couch up and down extremely difficult. If you're moving a sleeper couch or a difficult couch that doesn't have enough or tight clearance, just expect for some difficulty in the moving process. Otherwise, most moves are more simple and straight forward.
Local Movers in Rockaway Beach:
If you’re moving locally in Rockaway Beach, we’d love to help! You can rely on us for a quick and efficient settlement as you create a new home.
Long Distance Movers in Rockaway Beach:
If you are moving in or out of Rockaway beach, we’d love to help. We will handle all your belongings with care as you start on a new journey!
Residential Movers in Rockaway Beach:
If you’re planning to switch homes in Rockaway beach, we are ready to help! Even if it’s down one block, we can simplify your process, stress-free!
Packing Services in Rockaway Beach:
If you need to pack your belongings in Rockaway beach, we're here to help. We provide full packing services from taping sturdy boxes, bubble wrap fragile items & furniture wrapping. Your belongings are safe with us!
Best Moving Tip for Moving in Rockaway Beach:
Update your new home address at the U.S Post office at 90-14 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Rockaway Beach, NY 11693 so you can continue getting mail. If you need additional space for your items, make a stop at The Storage Place at 2-26 Beach 88th St, Rockaway Beach, NY 11693.

Service Areas
We're all over NY and also service surrounding areas such as:
Rockaway Park
We service clients in Rockaway Park and the areas around Rockaway Beach. If you need help moving to Rockaway Park from Rockaway Beach or vice versa, we'd love to help!
Far Rockaway
We service clients in Far Rockaway and the areas around Rockaway Beach. If you need help moving to Far Rockaway from Rockaway Beach or vice versa, we'd love to help!
Flushing
We're ready to help you move in Flushing. If you're moving to get closer to the city, we'd love to help or anywhere on the Q27 bus line.
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Why Choose Brotherly Movers?
* We're very familiar with Rockaway Beach!
* We enjoy and have fun with what we do!
* We are NY Natives, licensed and insured (NY DOT #42640)!
* With close to a decade of experience and over 1,000 moves completed with a near 4.9 rating, we've seen and encountered it all. Our moving teams have worked in all of NY and seen it all and are dedicated to serving you and helping you with your move!
Licensed & Insured Moving Company with Last Minute Availability and Certificate of Insurance (COI):
We understand that there are a handful of things that you can stress about on moving day. That is why we are licensed and insured. If your building requires a Certificate of Insurance, we are able to generate one within a business day. We're also available same day in case something goes wrong with another mover or someone cancels or no shows on you.
How much does it cost to move in Rockaway Beach?
A local 1-bedroom apartment move in Rockaway Beach typically ranges from $450 to $1,500+, depending on floor level, packing needs, specialty items, white glove services needs, oversized items, etc. We provide transparent rates with no hidden fees.
$450 – $650
This is for 2 movers with a minimum of 3 hours with minimal furniture. Going from elevator → elevator building in Rockaway Beach.
$650 - $900
This is an average 4-5 hour local move within Queens. 2 Movers and a Truck.
$900 - $1500
This is when you have stairs, long carry, bad parking, bulky items, and need a Certificate of Insurance (COI).
Rockaway Beach Neighborhood Guide
Grab some Italian food at Rocco’s of Roc Beach or sushi right across at E Sushi III. To finish the day grab some icecream at Carvel & walk along the beautiful boardwalk or watch the sunset at the beach!
FAQs
We're ready to help you move in or out of Rockaway Beach.
Are most houses built to withhold heavy storms?
After its defining moment with Hurricane Sandy, the community brought together to lay the groundwork for long-term renewal and adaptation. Some of the houses are detached family style, some with a waterfront property.
What public transportation is available in the neighborhood?
There are the Q22 and Q35 local buses, and the Q52/Q53 SBS serve the Rockaway Beach area. The QM15, QM16 and QM17 provide express service from the area to Manhattan.
How busy is the neighborhood during summer times?
More than thousands of people from other parts of Queens and countries visit Rockaway Beach. It gets super busy, try to enjoy a quieter morning in the early mornings if you prefer.
What activities do people do for fun?
Residents mostly go to the various beaches like Beach 67th, Beach 90-98th, or Beach 105-116th. There are facilities such as barbecuing areas, baseball fields, basketball courts, pickleball & even surfing!

