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Moving in the Hamptons is not a logistics problem you solve by calling any mover who answers the phone. The movers who do it well know that Lily Pond Lane in East Hampton is a private road with no truck staging – you confirm your window with the property manager before the crew leaves Queens. They know that Meadow Lane in Southampton has a staffed barrier at its entrance that requires advance notification. They know that the difference between a 5:30 AM departure from the city on a July Saturday and an 8:00 AM departure is the difference between moving day and a six-hour Route 27 standstill. They know that East Hampton Village starts enforcing its commercial vehicle noise ordinance at the first complaint and that Southampton Village requires a commercial vehicle permit for trucks over a certain weight operating in the village during summer.
Dream Moving has been moving clients in the Hamptons through every season – from the peak-summer chaos of August to the quiet clarity of November, when Route 27 is empty, the crews arrive on time, and a Bridgehampton house move is finished before lunch. We file COIs same-day for property management companies. We coordinate gate access. We know which streets can stage a 26-foot truck and which cannot. Every job gets an all-inclusive hourly quote – travel time from the city is included, not added as a surprise charge at the end of the day.
Hamptons Moving Services
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Estate and luxury home moves |
Full crew, truck, blanket wrap, art and specialty item handling, all-inclusive hourly quote |
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Property management COI coordination |
COI filed same-day naming property management company as additional insured; no charge |
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Peak-season scheduling consultation |
Route 27 departure time planning, village ordinance review, permit filing where required |
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Seasonal opening and closing moves |
Spring move-in, fall move-out, furniture staging coordination, all-inclusive hourly quote |
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Rental property changeover moves |
Fast-turnaround crew for rental changeover days (typically Saturday in peak season) |
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Dune Road and restricted-access moves |
Truck-size assessment, shuttle vehicle for barrier beach properties, all-inclusive hourly quote |
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Co-op and managed building moves (Sag Harbor, Hampton Bays) |
COI filing, elevator or staircase crew, building access coordination, all-inclusive hourly quote |
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NYC to Hamptons / Hamptons to NYC |
Route 27 timing strategy, departure plan, toll included, all-inclusive hourly quote |
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Packing and unpacking |
All materials provided, labeled by room, placed at destination |
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Storage |
Climate-controlled short- and long-term storage, flexible access |
Hamptons Property Types - What Each One Requires
Estate and Large Single-Family Homes
The Hamptons’ defining residential building type is the large single-family estate home – on any road from Further Lane and Lily Pond Lane in East Hampton to Gin Lane and Meadow Lane in Southampton, to the vineyard estates of Bridgehampton and the oceanfront properties of Montauk. These properties share several logistics characteristics: long driveway approaches from the road to the house; gate or barrier access at the road requiring advance notification; sometimes separate carriage house or caretaker structures that need to be coordinated into the move sequence; and high-value furnishings and art that require blanket wrap on every piece and careful handling throughout. We treat every Hamptons estate move as a white-glove job by default, not by surcharge.
Seasonal and Rental Properties
A large proportion of Hamptons homes are seasonal or rental properties managed by property management companies including Bespoke Real Estate, Corcoran Hamptons, Brown Harris Stevens Hamptons, Sotheby’s International Realty, and others. When a property is under management, the property management company – not the owner – is the operational point of contact for any vendor including a mover. COI must name the property management company as additional insured. Access codes, gate combinations, and alarm systems are coordinated through the management company. Dream Moving contacts the property manager directly once booked and treats them as the authoritative contact for access, scheduling, and any property-specific requirements.
Village Center Apartments, Condos, and Commercial-Residential Buildings
Southampton village center, East Hampton village center, Sag Harbor village, and Westhampton Beach village each have residential apartments, condos, and mixed-use commercial-residential buildings above retail. These buildings typically require COI naming the managing agent, a confirmed move window (many village center buildings restrict moves to before 8 AM or after the retail day ends to avoid conflicts with street activity), and a staircase crew for older walk-up buildings without freight elevator access. We file COIs same-day and book move windows in advance for all Hamptons village-building jobs.
Oceanfront and Barrier Beach Properties
Properties on Dune Road (Southampton to Bridgehampton section of the barrier beach), Old Montauk Highway between Amagansett and the Montauk bluffs, and the direct oceanfront sections of Westhampton Beach and Quogue present specific truck-access constraints. Dune Road has no bridge approach capable of supporting a full-size 26-foot moving truck for most of its length – access requires a smaller vehicle or a staged shuttle approach from the nearest accessible point. Old Montauk Highway is a narrow, winding coastal road where truck sizing must be assessed for each address. We confirm truck access for every oceanfront and barrier beach address before scheduling.
New Construction and Spec Homes
The Hamptons real estate market generates significant new construction activity year-round, with spec homes and custom-built estates completing in all seasons. New construction moves have their own access challenges: construction site loading dock or staging area may conflict with active building work; certificate of occupancy timing may shift the move date with short notice; and protection protocols – floor runners, corner guards, staircase padding – are more stringent in a newly finished home than in a settled residence. Dream Moving coordinates new construction move logistics with the site superintendent or general contractor as well as the homeowner.
Western Hamptons - Communities We Serve
The Western Hamptons stretches from Westhampton Beach at the beginning of the Hamptons corridor east through Quogue, Quiogue, and Hampton Bays to the western edge of Southampton. This zone has a somewhat more accessible character than the deep Hamptons to the east – less severe peak-season Route 27 congestion (traffic builds here but hasn’t stacked as deep), and less stringent village ordinances outside Westhampton Beach and Quogue incorporated villages. Hampton Bays is a year-round residential community with a nautical character around Shinnecock Canal and Shinnecock Bay. Quogue is one of the most privacy-protected and ordinance-restrictive villages in the Hamptons.
Dream Moving specializes in tackling these challenges. Our professional team ensures your move is smooth and stress-free from start to finish. We provide services tailored to your needs, no matter the distance or complexity.
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Western Hamptons Communities |
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Westhampton Beach (Incorporated Village) – Western Hamptons gateway; mix of single-family homes, some luxury condos near the beach approach, and village commercial-residential; village permit required for commercial moving trucks in peak season; COI in managed buildings; early morning recommended for village-center addresses; Dune Road properties in this section require truck-access assessment; access via Route 27 westbound from Quogue or via CR 31 |
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Westhampton (North of Village) – Residential hamlet outside the incorporated village; primarily single-family homes; good truck access via Route 27; less permit complexity than the village |
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Remsenburg (Southampton) – Quiet residential hamlet; exclusively single-family homes on generous lots; Remsenburg Road access; good truck access on main roads; private road assessment for addresses on interior lanes |
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Speonk / East Moriches (Southampton border area) – Residential communities at the western edge of Southampton; primarily single-family homes; good truck access via Route 27 |
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Quogue (Incorporated Village) – One of the most exclusive and privacy-oriented Hamptons villages; advance notification to the Village of Quogue required before any commercial vehicle operates in the village; primarily large single-family estate homes; limited staging capacity on village roads; Dream Moving files advance village notification before all Quogue jobs; early morning moves only in summer; access via Quogue Street from Route 27 |
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Quiogue (Southampton) – Hamlet adjacent to Quogue; primarily single-family homes; quieter access than Quogue village proper; access via Route 27 to Montauk Highway |
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Hampton Bays (Southampton) – Largest western Hamptons year-round residential community; mix of single-family homes, condo and apartment buildings, and waterfront properties on Shinnecock Bay and the Ponquogue Beach area; COI in managed buildings; Shinnecock Canal bridge creates access variation for moves north vs. south of the canal; Dune Road properties (Ponquogue Beach section) require truck-access assessment; access via Route 27 or Route 24 from the LIE; Shinnecock Hills section of Hampton Bays is more accessible year-round |
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Good Ground (Hampton Bays area) – Small residential area within Hampton Bays; primarily single-family homes; good truck access |
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North Sea (Southampton) – Rural hamlet north of Southampton village on the North Sea Harbor; primarily single-family homes on larger lots; good truck access; access via North Sea Road from Southampton |
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Shinnecock Hills (Southampton) – Exclusive golf club and residential area west of Southampton village; primarily large single-family homes; private gated community sections require advance access confirmation; access via Montauk Highway (CR 39) |
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How Hamptons Moves Are Priced?
All Hamptons moves are priced hourly. The rate is based on crew size and truck configuration. Dream Moving's all-inclusive hourly quote covers labor, truck, fuel, blanket wrap, and basic valuation coverage. Travel time from our Queens base to your Hamptons address is included in the job start time - we do not charge separately for the Route 27 drive. There is no peak-season surcharge, no village permit filing fee, no charge for COI filing, no property management coordination fee, and no summer weekend premium. The minimum job length is 2 hours. The price confirmed at quote is the price on your invoice. Moving on a Tuesday in October costs the same hourly rate as moving on a Saturday in July - the difference is only in transit time, which is included.
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All labor (movers assigned) |
Flight-of-stairs surcharge |
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Truck sized to the job |
Fuel surcharge |
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Blanket wrap and furniture pads |
Peak-season or summer weekend premium |
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Basic valuation coverage |
Route 27 travel time surcharge |
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Travel time (Queens to Hamptons address included) |
Village permit filing fee |
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Highway tolls (where applicable) |
Property management coordination fee |
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Village permit filing where required |
COI filing fee |
Southampton and Its Villages - Communities We Serve
Southampton is the first major Hamptons community along Route 27 and one of the most recognizable names in American luxury real estate. Southampton Village has strict commercial vehicle ordinances and permit requirements during peak season. The village’s historic estate streets – Gin Lane, Meadow Lane, First Neck Lane, and Halsey Neck Lane – are among the most valuable residential addresses on the East Coast. North Sea, Noyac, and Sebonac Neck are less-trafficked Southampton hamlets north and east of the village with estate-scale properties on the Peconic Bay waterfront.
Contact our team to find the best option for your move. Call us at +1 212 994 4941 or fill out our form to get a free moving quote with a guaranteed flat price.
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Southampton and Its Villages Communities |
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Southampton Village – Premier Hamptons village; strict commercial vehicle permit requirement for trucks over approximately 5 tons operating in village streets in peak season; Dream Moving files the permit in advance at no charge; prominent estate streets include Gin Lane (historic mansion row along the ocean approach), Meadow Lane (staffed barrier access; some of the highest-value residential property in the US), Jobs Lane and Main Street (village center commercial-residential; limited staging during business hours); primarily large single-family estate homes; COI required for property-management-held properties; access via CR 39 (Southampton Bypass) to avoid village center routing where possible |
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Gin Lane (Southampton Village) – Historic oceanfront estate row; barrier beach approach; private road sections; advance coordination with property owner or manager required; early morning moves only in peak season |
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Meadow Lane (Southampton Village) – Gated barrier road with staffed checkpoint; advance authorization from property owner required; some of the most valuable residential real estate in the US; Dream Moving confirms barrier access before departure for all Meadow Lane jobs |
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Agawam Park / Old Town Road area (Southampton) – Residential areas adjacent to Southampton Village; mix of single-family homes; good truck access; access via CR 39 or Coopers Neck Lane |
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Water Mill (Southampton) – Hamlet east of Southampton village; mix of large estate homes, vineyard-adjacent properties, and some year-round residential; gated properties on Flying Point Road and Davids Lane; good Route 27 access; private road and gate assessment for estate addresses |
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Flying Point Road (Water Mill) – Oceanfront approach road; limited staging in front of oceanfront properties; truck-access assessment for all Flying Point addresses; access via Water Mill Towd Road |
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North Sea (Southampton) – Residential and agricultural hamlet on North Sea Harbor; primarily single-family homes and some waterfront estates; access via North Sea Road; good truck access on main roads; waterfront properties may have elevated driveway approaches |
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Noyac (Southampton) – Hamlet on Peconic Bay between North Sea and Sag Harbor; primarily single-family homes and some estate-scale waterfront properties; Noyac Road is narrow in sections; truck-access assessment for waterfront properties; access via Noyac Road from Southampton or Sag Harbor |
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Sebonac (Southampton) – Small community on Sebonac Neck; primarily single-family homes; access via Sebonac Road; good truck access on main road; waterfront assessment for peninsula-approach properties |
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Bridgehampton, Sagaponack, and Water Mill - Communities We Serve
The Bridgehampton-Sagaponack-Water Mill triangle is the geographic and agricultural heart of the Hamptons, where Route 27 passes through open farmland and vineyards before reaching East Hampton. Sagaponack is one of the wealthiest incorporated villages in the United States - a small farming community turned estate enclave where gated driveways are standard and privacy is the primary asset. Bridgehampton has an active village center with a compact main street and significant estate properties on the oceanfront and farm-country inland roads. Water Mill is agricultural residential with large properties accessed via farm and estate roads.
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Bridgehampton, Sagaponack, and Water Mill Communities |
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Bridgehampton (Southampton) – Transitional community between Southampton and East Hampton; compact village center on Main Street (Route 27) with limited commercial vehicle staging during business hours – early morning recommended; mix of large estate homes on oceanfront (Ocean Road, Dune Road section), vineyard and agricultural estate properties inland, and some year-round residential; access via Route 27; Ocean Road and Dune Road section properties require truck-access assessment |
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Sagaponack (Incorporated Village, Southampton) – One of the wealthiest incorporated villages in the US; primarily large estate homes on former agricultural land; gated driveways virtually universal; private road sections in some areas; Dream Moving contacts property owner or manager before every Sagaponack job, confirms gate access, and verifies any village notification requirements; access via Sagg Main Street from Route 27; Sagaponack Road properties are oceanfront with Dune Road-equivalent access constraints in some sections |
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Dune Road (Bridgehampton / Sagaponack section) – Barrier beach road; same truck-access constraints as Southampton Dune Road; smaller vehicle or shuttle required for direct property approach; Dream Moving assesses each address individually |
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Wainscott (East Hampton) – Hamlet just west of East Hampton village on Route 27; primarily large single-family homes and some estate properties; lower profile than neighboring East Hampton but same caliber of residential; access via Route 27; gated properties in some sections; good general truck access on main roads |
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Hayground (Bridgehampton / Water Mill) – Small area between Bridgehampton and Water Mill; primarily agricultural and residential; access via Hayground Road; good truck access |
East Hampton and Its Villages - Communities We Serve
East Hampton is the Hamptons’ most celebrated community and one of the most recognized luxury addresses in the world. East Hampton Village is ringed by its most famous residential streets: Lily Pond Lane, Further Lane, Apaquogue Road, and the oceanfront estates of Georgica Road. Springs is the artistic and year-round residential heartbeat of the Hamptons, home of the late Jackson Pollock and a long tradition of artists and writers. Wainscott sits quietly between East Hampton and Bridgehampton. All of this community is served by Route 27 and subject to the East Hampton Village commercial vehicle ordinance during peak season.
Contact our team to find the best option for your move. Call us at +1 212 994 4941 or fill out our form to get a free moving quote with a guaranteed flat price.
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East Hampton and Its Villages Communities |
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East Hampton Village – Premier Hamptons village; commercial vehicles in residential zones must not begin operations before 8 AM during summer season; Dream Moving schedules all East Hampton Village moves to start at 8:00 AM or later during peak season; prominent estate streets include Lily Pond Lane (private road; no public staging; property manager coordination required), Further Lane (private in sections; limited staging; advance coordination required), Apaquogue Road (exclusive residential; limited staging capacity), Georgica Road (oceanfront approach; limited staging; early morning recommended); village center has active pedestrian Main Street (Newtown Lane) – early morning recommended for commercial work near the center; COI required for all property-management-held homes |
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Lily Pond Lane (East Hampton Village) – Private road; no public truck staging; advance access confirmation with property owner or manager required; Dream Moving schedules Lily Pond Lane jobs for early morning and confirms access before departure |
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Further Lane (East Hampton / Amagansett border) – Private road in sections; exclusive estate addresses; limited staging; approach from East Hampton Village via Dunemere Lane or from Amagansett via Atlantic Avenue; truck-access assessment required |
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Apaquogue Road (East Hampton Village) – Exclusive residential; limited staging on the narrow oceanfront approach; early morning recommended; advance property manager contact |
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Georgica (East Hampton) – Prestigious ocean and pond-adjacent estate area; gated properties standard; access via Georgica Road; advance gate and manager coordination |
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Springs (East Hampton) – Year-round residential hamlet north of East Hampton village; historically the most affordable and authentic community in the Hamptons; primarily single-family homes ranging from modest year-round houses to artist estates; Springs-Fireplace Road is the primary access; good truck access on main roads; quieter than East Hampton village in terms of ordinance complexity |
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The Springs / Fireplace Road (East Hampton) – Residential corridor; primarily single-family homes; active year-round community; good truck access via Springs-Fireplace Road from Route 27 |
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Northwest Harbor / Three Mile Harbor (East Hampton) – Waterfront communities on the north side of East Hampton; mix of single-family homes and some waterfront estates on Three Mile Harbor Road; access via Three Mile Harbor Road from East Hampton; some waterfront properties have elevated driveway approaches |
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Clearwater Beach (East Hampton) – Small residential area; primarily single-family homes; good truck access |
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Accabonac Harbor area (East Hampton) – Residential area in Springs around Accabonac Harbor; primarily single-family homes; good truck access; naturalistic character distinct from the estate Hamptons |
Sag Harbor and North Haven - Communities We Serve
Sag Harbor is a historic whaling village and one of the most architecturally intact 19th-century waterfronts on the East Coast. Its Main Street and Bay Street corridor is a dense pedestrian commercial district with extremely limited truck staging during business hours. Sag Harbor Village has enacted commercial vehicle restrictions to protect the historic district. North Haven is a residential peninsula between Shelter Island Sound and Noyac Bay, accessible by a single bridge from Sag Harbor, with the South Ferry departure point to Shelter Island at its northern tip.
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Sag Harbor and North Haven Communities |
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Sag Harbor Village (East Hampton / Southampton) – Historic whaling village; village commercial vehicle restrictions during summer business hours on Main Street and Bay Street (approximately 10 AM to 6 PM peak season); early morning strongly recommended for all Sag Harbor Village moves; narrow historic streets require truck-size assessment; mix of historic single-family homes, some village apartments and condos, and waterfront properties on Sag Harbor Bay; COI in managed buildings; access via Route 114 from East Hampton or Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike from Bridgehampton |
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Main Street / Bay Street (Sag Harbor Village) – Most restricted Sag Harbor streets; Dream Moving schedules moves to these addresses before 9 AM or after 6 PM to avoid commercial vehicle conflicts with summer pedestrian and tourist activity |
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Sag Harbor Cove / Redwood (East Hampton) – Residential areas on Sag Harbor Bay adjacent to the village; primarily single-family homes; less ordinance complexity than the historic village center; access via Route 114 or Noyac Road |
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North Haven (Incorporated Village, Southampton) – Peninsula between Sag Harbor Bay and Shelter Island Sound; single road in and out via a bridge from Sag Harbor; South Ferry departure point to Shelter Island at the northern end; primarily single-family homes ranging from modest to large estate scale; limited truck staging on some interior roads; Dream Moving assesses address-by-address for all North Haven properties; access via North Haven causeway from Sag Harbor; ferry moves to Shelter Island: South Ferry truck confirmation required |
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Noyac / Salt Pond Road (Southampton / East Hampton border) – Residential area on Peconic Bay; primarily single-family homes; access via Noyac Road from either Hampton Bays / North Sea or Sag Harbor direction; some waterfront properties with elevated driveway approaches; truck access generally good on main road sections |
Amagansett and Montauk - Communities We Serve
Amagansett and Montauk are the easternmost Hamptons communities and in many ways the most distinct. Amagansett has a genuine year-round community character alongside its summer population, with a more open, windswept feel than the manicured estates to the west. Further Lane ends here. Montauk is a world apart: a former fishing community at the end of a narrow peninsula that can only be reached by driving the entire length of Route 27. In summer, the Montauk Highway from Amagansett to Montauk backs up significantly. In the off-season, Montauk is one of the most accessible and peaceful moving environments in the Hamptons.
Contact our team to find the best option for your move. Call us at +1 212 994 4941 or fill out our form to get a free moving quote with a guaranteed flat price.
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Amagansett and Montauk Communities |
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Amagansett (East Hampton) – Village center with compact Main Street; limited truck staging during summer business hours – early morning recommended; mix of single-family homes from modest to estate-scale; Further Lane is in this area (see East Hampton entry); ocean view and beachfront properties on Atlantic Avenue require driveway and access assessment; Indian Wells section has some oceanfront estate properties; access via Route 27; Atlantic Avenue oceanfront properties are significant addresses requiring early-morning access planning |
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Atlantic Avenue (Amagansett) – Oceanfront road in Amagansett; limited staging in front of oceanfront properties; early morning recommended; carry distance to some oceanfront homes assessed at quote time |
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East Hampton (Town, rural sections) – Farmland and residential areas outside the village; generally accessible; good truck access on main roads; privately accessed estate properties require advance coordination |
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Montauk (East Hampton) – Easternmost Hamptons community; accessible only via Route 27 (Montauk Highway) with no alternative route; summer Friday and Saturday Route 27 congestion builds from Amagansett to Montauk Point; off-season moves (October through April) have exceptional road access and are strongly recommended for complex Montauk jobs; mix of residential communities: Montauk village center (limited staging on Edgemere Street / South Edison Street during summer business hours), Fort Pond Bay area (residential; access via West Lake Drive), Ditch Plains (surfer community; residential; access via Ditch Plains Road), Hither Hills (some estate properties on Flamingo Road / Old Montauk Highway), Montauk Manor (historic resort-era building converted to condos; COI required; access via Edgemere Street), Gurney’s Resort area (commercial; adjacent residential accessed via Old Montauk Highway); access via Route 27 terminal |
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Ditch Plains (Montauk) – Surf community area; primarily single-family homes and some cottages; Ditch Plains Road access; good truck access on main road; surfing season activity adds to Montauk summer congestion |
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Fort Pond Bay (Montauk) – Residential area on the north side of Montauk; primarily single-family homes; West Lake Drive access; good truck access; quieter than Montauk village center |
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Hither Hills (Montauk) – Residential area east of Amagansett; mix of single-family homes and some estate properties; Old Montauk Highway section is narrow and winding in places – truck-size assessment recommended for Old Montauk Highway addresses |
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Camp Hero / Montauk Point area – Eastern tip of Montauk near Montauk Lighthouse; primarily single-family and seasonal homes; access via Old Montauk Highway (narrow section; truck assessment required) or Route 27 to Montauk terminus |
Licensed Hamptons Moving Company - DCA and NY DOT Verified
Dream Moving holds a New York City DCA license for moves originating in the five boroughs and a New York Department of Transportation license for all intrastate moves within New York State including Suffolk County. Both licenses apply to the high volume of NYC-to-Hamptons and Hamptons-to-NYC moves we handle. We carry full general liability and workers’ compensation insurance. We provide all documentation to property managers, village permit offices, and building managing agents on request before the move date.
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