Restoration Movers review 2026 (East Haven, CT)
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Restoration Movers, an East Haven, CT moving company, ranks #84 of 120 movers in Connecticut, with a moveBuddha rating of 3.30/5.
83% of Restoration Movers' 6 verified customer reviews are positive. Customers most often praise its helpful movers, while the most common complaint involves damage to home. Ratings reflect moveBuddha’s independent analysis of customer reviews and FMCSA records.
How Restoration Movers measures up
Restoration Movers ranks #84 out of 120 movers in Connecticut with a moveBuddha Score of 3.30 out of 5.
What goes into our score
Each category is scored out of 5. The line shows the overall score of 3.30.
- Review quality
- 3.5
- Brand
- 3.0
- Website
- 3.0
- Customer service
- 3.0
- Industry experience
- 3.0
Is Restoration Movers moveBuddha Certified?
Restoration Movers is not moveBuddha Certified. Certified movers are licensed carriers vetted by moveBuddha and spot-checked every quarter. They meet higher standards for insurance, pricing transparency, and customer care.
With a Certified mover, moveBuddha does the vetting for you and provides added protection. Restoration Movers hasn't gone through that certification process, so it's important to check licensing, insurance, estimates, and claims policies yourself before booking.
What movebuddha certified movers offer
- Up to $1,000 in added move coverage*. Extra protection for eligible moves.
- Vetted for licensing and insurance**. We verify state-required insurance for local movers and liability and cargo coverage for interstate movers.
- Dedicated moveBuddha support. Help through the move process.
- Dispute mediation. moveBuddha steps in if issues arise.
Before you book, check:
- USDOT and MC numbers. Look up the license and complaint history on FMCSA's site.
- Insurance coverage. Ask for proof of liability and cargo insurance.
- A written estimate. Binding or not-to-exceed, with every fee listed.
- The claims process. Ask how damage claims are filed and how long they take.
* Added move coverage is not replacement-value insurance, or insurance, or an indemnity of any kind. About moveBuddha Certified
** Local movers must hold insurance that meets state requirements for local moves. Interstate movers must carry auto liability of at least $750,000, general liability of at least $1M, and motor truck cargo coverage at or above $5,000 per vehicle and $10,000 per occurrence.
What do customers say about Restoration Movers?
Out of 6 verified reviews, 83% of customers left a positive review about Restoration Movers in East Haven, CT. 16.7% of reviews are negative. Restoration Movers has a 7% lower positive review percentage than the average Connecticut moving company (83% vs the Connecticut state average of 90%).
- Positive83.3%(5)
- Negative16.7%(1)
Based on 6 reviews across Google, Yelp, and other review sites.
What customers like about Restoration Movers
Helpful movers
Movers were more than just muscle—they offered guidance and went above and beyond to assist customers.
What positive reviewers say
“They thought outside the box, carefully slid my couch through a window, and reinstalled it perfectly. They genuinely cared about making sure my move went well.”
Rob MacKVerified ReviewerGoogle“We always have a positive experience working with Restoration Movers. They treat customers and their personal belongings with great care and respect. They’re punctual, detail-oriented, and their follow-through is excellent.”
RestoreNowVerified ReviewerGoogle“Christian and friends were wonderful and very helpful.”
John QuarantaVerified ReviewerGoogle
Most common complaints about Restoration Movers
Damage to home
Customers reported scratched floors, dinged walls, or other property damage during the move.
What negative reviewers say
“Truckers ran over my lawn while serving my neighbor, leaving indentations. The company would not cover the repair because I was not a customer.”
NABitVerified ReviewerGoogle
Restoration Movers
3.30East Haven, CT
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Restoration Movers
3.30
East Haven, CT
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What services does Restoration Movers offer?
Restoration Movers is a full-service local mover in East Haven, CT, listing 10 services on moveBuddha, including small moves, packing, and packing materials.
Services offered
Is Restoration Movers licensed and insured?
moveBuddha holds no federal licensing record for Restoration Movers in East Haven, CT. That is not the same as the company being unlicensed. Movers operating only within one state are licensed by that state rather than by the FMCSA.
Insurance is a separate question, and one this profile cannot settle: moveBuddha does not receive carriers' insurance filings, so nothing here confirms what cover Restoration Movers holds. Ask for a certificate of insurance before you book.
- FMCSA safety rating
- Not ratedMost carriers are unrated. A rating is only assigned after a compliance review. It is not a failed one.
How much does Restoration Movers cost?
Restoration Movers does not publish hourly rates or flat fees publicly. Based on moveBuddha's data on moving companies operating in Connecticut, you can expect to pay approximately $128/hr. Total local-move costs from similar movers typically run $400–$750 for a studio or 1-bedroom, $850–$1,750 for a 2-3 bedroom, and $1,700–$3,400 for a 4+ bedroom home.
What similar movers typically bill for a local move
Full-service Connecticut moving companies similar to Restoration Movers typically bill the amounts below using a $128/hr rate for a 2-person crew and scaling up for larger homes that need more movers and hours.
| Home size | Typical total | Time and crew |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $400–$750 | 3–5 hours, 2 movers |
| 2-3 bedrooms | $850–$1,750 | 5–8 hours, 2–3 movers |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,700–$3,400 | 8–12 hours, 3–4 movers |
What payment options and discounts does Restoration Movers offer?
- Accepts
- No credit cards
- Deposit
- Not listed, so ask
Restoration Movers does not list any accepted payment methods on moveBuddha. Confirm how they take payment before moving day. Deposit policies vary by mover, so ask whether one is required when you request a quote.
How Restoration Movers compares with other local movers
With a moveBuddha score of 3.30 out of 5, Restoration Movers trails the five highest-scoring moving companies near East Haven, 1.06 points behind First Class Movers, LLC. Restoration Movers's score rests on 6 reviews, fewer than any of the five. Where Restoration Movers falls behind is quote accuracy, with the lowest quote accuracy score in the group.
The five highest-scoring nearby movers, by moveBuddha score.
| # | Mover | Score | Reviews | Yelp | BBB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RT RelocationCheshire | 4.76 | 815 | 4.8 | 3.5 | A+ |
| 2 | Hands On MovingNew Haven | 4.62 | 288 | 4.3 | 3.8 | F |
| 3 | Collegian MoversMilford | 4.62 | 283 | 5.0 | 3.5 | A+ |
| 4 | Meyer, Inc.Stratford | 4.58 | 305 | 4.8 | 2.8 | A+ |
| 5 | First Class Movers, LLCNew Haven | 4.36 | 216 | 4.2 | 3.1 | A+ |
| 6 | Restoration MoversThis mover · ranks #6 | 3.30 | 6 | — | — | — |
How does Restoration Movers compare to other Connecticut movers?
- moveBuddha score#84 of 120(worse than average)
3.30vs 3.80 avg
Restoration Movers scores 3.30, below the Connecticut average of 3.80, and ranks #84 of 120 Connecticut movers.
- Positive reviews#83 of 120(worse than average)
83%vs 90% avg
Restoration Movers has 83% positive reviews, below the Connecticut average of 90%, and ranks #83 of 120 Connecticut movers.
- Negative reviews#86 of 120(worse than average)
17%vs 9% avg
Restoration Movers has 17% negative reviews, above the Connecticut average of 9%, and ranks #86 of 120 Connecticut movers. A lower percentage is better.
- Reviews analyzed#93 of 120(worse than average)
6vs 199 avg
Restoration Movers has 6 reviews analyzed, below the Connecticut average of 199, and ranks #93 of 120 Connecticut movers.
| Metric | This moverRestoration Movers | Connecticut avg | Connecticut rank | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| moveBuddha score#84 of 120 in Connecticut | 3.30 | 3.80 | #84 of 120 | −0.50(worse than average) |
| Positive reviews#83 of 120 in Connecticut | 83% | 90% | #83 of 120 | −7 pts(worse than average) |
| Negative reviewsLower is better#86 of 120 in Connecticut | 17% | 9% | #86 of 120 | +8 pts(worse than average) |
| Reviews analyzed#93 of 120 in Connecticut | 6 | 199 | #93 of 120 | −193(worse than average) |
Compared with 120 Connecticut movers with moveBuddha profiles. Rank #1 is the best in Connecticut.
Restoration Movers
3.30East Haven, CT
Save more than 30% on average by comparing movers before you book.
Save more than 30% on average
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Nothing is booked until you choose a mover.
Restoration Movers
3.30
East Haven, CT
Final verdict: Restoration Movers
Restoration Movers earns a 3.30/5 moveBuddha Score and ranks #84 among Connecticut movers, with 83% positive feedback across 6 customer reviews.
Customers consistently praise its helpful movers. It is best for customers prioritizing helpful crews and reliable service experience.
The most common complaint is damage to home.
All ratings reflect moveBuddha's analysis updated October 2026, based on independent research and verified customer reviews.
Restoration Movers
3.30
East Haven, CT
Why moveBuddha?
- 30%+Average savings
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Calculate your Connecticut moving cost - $1,000Added move coverage*
When you choose a moveBuddha Certified mover, you get $1,000 in added move coverage*, plus dedicated support throughout your move.
- 1-on-1Dispute mediation
If something goes wrong, moveBuddha provides dispute mediation with Certified movers to help resolve the issue and protect your move.
* Added move coverage is not replacement-value insurance, or insurance, or an indemnity of any kind.
Contact Restoration Movers
- Phone
- (888) 424-4823
- Website
- restoration-movers.com
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How we score moving companies
Every mover on moveBuddha is scored on the same six factors, weighted by how much each one changes a move.
- Quotes & payment optionsWeighs most
The heaviest factor, because price certainty is where moves go wrong. We reward estimates you can hold a mover to, and terms disclosed before you pay.
- Online reputationMajor factor
An objective read from third parties rather than from the mover. The Google rating for the company's headquarters sets the band; Trustpilot, BBB, and independent review sites are read alongside it.
- ServicesMajor factor
The range a mover can actually cover, scored across seven categories, with extra credit for the uncommon ones most companies hand off to a subcontractor.
- Customer supportSupporting factor
How easily you can reach a human, and how clearly the mover sets expectations before, during, and after the move. Verified against company documentation and direct outreach.
- Review feedbackSupporting factor
A company's share of positive customer feedback, converted straight to points, with no curve and no editorial adjustment.
- State availabilityMinor factor
The lightest factor, and deliberately so: wide coverage helps more readers reach a mover, but it says nothing about how good the move will be.
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Written by
Ryan CarriganCo-founder, moveBuddha
Ryan Carrigan is the co-founder of moveBuddha and a leading voice in the moving industry, helping hundreds of thousands of Americans make smarter, safer relocation decisions each year. With more than a decade of experience analyzing moving companies, pricing trends, and industry regulations, Ryan brings hands-on industry knowledge and data-driven insight to every guide and review. His research has been featured in Forbes, Consumer Reports, The New York Times, and NBC News.