Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Moving and Storage Solutions in Albany, NY
Founded in 1922 by brothers Theodore and Raymond Schaap, our company has built a century-long legacy of excellence in the moving and storage industry. As a family-owned business and a United Van Lines agent for over 40 years, we provide seamless residential and commercial moving solutions across upstate New York, nationally, and internationally. Our expertise extends to secure storage solutions, certified document shredding, and records management, supported by advanced tracking technology and a commitment to sustainability through paper recycling. With an 80,000-square-foot facility in Albany, NY, and a fleet of portable storage containers, we combine innovation with personalized service to meet diverse client needs. Our team of professionals prioritizes minimizing business downtime during relocations while maintaining the highest standards of security and efficiency.Recognized for pioneering bar-coded record tracking in the 1990s, we continue to lead with cutting-edge digitalization solutions through our partnership with Access Information Management. Our core values of integrity, reliability, and customer-centric service remain unchanged since our founding, ensuring every client receives tailored support and transparent communication. Backed by generations of experience and industry certifications, we guarantee secure handling of sensitive materials, evidenced by destruction certificates for shredded documents. Whether managing complex corporate relocations or residential moves, our goal has always been to exceed expectations while delivering exceptional value.
Services
Commercial Moving
Residential Moving
Storage Solutions
Portable Storage
Records Management
Shredding Services
Library Relocations
Packing Services
Mobile Shredding
Distribution Services
Details
- Year established: 1922
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of experience in the moving industry.
- Our team consists of certified experts in secure document shredding.
- We offer 24/7 access to digital records inventory management.
- Our company partners with United Van Lines for global relocation expertise.
- We provide eco-friendly paper recycling services after shredding.
Services
Commercial Moving
Our commercial moving specialists ensure seamless business relocations with minimal operational disruption. We handle equipment transit, system installations, and logistics planning for companies of all sizes. Backed by United Van Lines' global network, we guarantee timely delivery and secure handling of critical assets.
Certified Shredding
Secure confidential document destruction services with NAID-certified processes and mobile shredding options. Clients receive destruction certificates and benefit from eco-friendly recycling of shredded materials. Available with scheduled container pickups or on-site truck services.
Portable Storage
Durable 12-20 foot steel containers for DIY moving and storage needs. Features include locking doors, moisture-resistant construction, and flexible rental terms. Containers can be delivered to locations or stored securely at our Albany facility with easy loading/unloading access.
Records Management
Comprehensive records management with bar-coded tracking, 24/7 digital inventory access, and secure off-site storage. Services include file indexing, scan-on-demand digitization, and compliance software for retention policy management through our partnership with Access Information Management.
Residential Moving
Full-service residential moving solutions for local, interstate, and international relocations. Professional packing/unpacking, fragile item handling, and real-time shipment tracking through United Van Lines' network ensure stress-free moves with guaranteed delivery timelines.
People
Steve Schaap
President
Third-generation leader with decades of industry experience overseeing operations and strategic growth. Maintains family commitment to excellence while implementing modern logistics solutions for residential and commercial clients.
Ted Schaap
Chairman
Serves as strategic advisor, leveraging extensive knowledge from 40+ years of United Van Lines partnership. Focuses on maintaining core values while expanding service capabilities through technological innovation and sustainable practices.
Al Fish
CFO
Financial strategist with 25+ years in logistics management. Oversees budgeting, cost optimization, and investment in infrastructure improvements while ensuring competitive pricing and service value for clients.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve upstate New York, with nationwide capabilities through United Van Lines and international partnerships.
Are your shredding services certified?
Yes, our document destruction processes meet NAID certification standards with verifiable destruction certificates provided.
How can I track my move?
United Van Lines' tracking system provides real-time updates on shipment location and estimated delivery times for all moves.
Do you offer storage solutions?
We provide climate-controlled warehouse storage in Albany, NY, and portable storage containers for residential/commercial use.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept major credit cards for portable storage rentals and service deposits, with flexible payment options for large projects.
How do I request a quote?
Contact our move coordinators via phone or website form to schedule a consultation and receive a free, no-obligation estimate.
Reviews (3)
Faith P.
May 02, 2018
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We recently contracted with Schaap Moving and Storage for our move from our home of 34 years to a new home. I can't speak highly enough of the job they did. The crew was four of the hardest working gentlemen I have ever seen, there was no damage to any of our belongings (including some valuable paintings about which I had been very concerned and some expensive Danish teak furniture), and the crew was so efficient that the final bill came in several hundred dolars lower than the original quote. Thank you so much!
Bob B.
Sep 04, 2017
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To whom it may concern,
This correspondence is to express my total, complete and mind-numbing dissatisfaction with Schaap moving company, a contractor for United moving company as well as Mayflower. When it finally came time to move the house was packed up just fine, truck was loaded and my parents went to a hotel before getting on a flight to North Carolina. After staying in a hotel for 3 nights, then my 1-bedroom apartment, being assured by Cathy, the sales manager at Mayflower moving company in Albany, NY that the van should be there by Saturday, August 12th. Our contract did however say
This correspondence is to express my total, complete and mind-numbing dissatisfaction with Schaap moving company, a contractor for United moving company as well as Mayflower. When it finally came time to move the house was packed up just fine, truck was loaded and my parents went to a hotel before getting on a flight to North Carolina. After staying in a hotel for 3 nights, then my 1-bedroom apartment, being assured by Cathy, the sales manager at Mayflower moving company in Albany, NY that the van should be there by Saturday, August 12th. Our contract did however say
K. M.
Apr 23, 2014
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I don't drive the nicest car in town, but before Schaap moving touched it, it drove. Their process, is to pick up your car, bring it to their mechanic to be inspected before transport, then it is shipped. I received a call from Todd (the man in charge of shipping the cars), saying that my CV joint, had just FALLEN OFF in his mechanics hands. They were going to bring the car back to my driveway, but I had them take it to my mechanic just a few miles away...since without a CV joint, it no longer moves (even though they DROVE it onto the flat bed that delivered the car to Schaap...). It was kind
