Piece of Cake Moving & Storage vs United Van Lines
On our weighted score, Piece of Cake Moving & Storage takes the edge (4.6/5). That said, Piece of Cake Moving & Storage is the better pick for manhattan high-rise moves with coi, while United Van Lines wins for long-distance moves with full packing.
| Category | Piece of Cake Moving & Storage | United Van Lines |
|---|---|---|
| USDOT | Verify on FMCSA | 077949 |
| MC # | Verify on FMCSA | 67234 |
| BBB rating | A+ | A+ |
| Founded | 2014 | 1928 |
| Headquarters | New York, NY | Fenton, MO |
| Coverage | Regional | All 50 states |
| Services | Local, Long-distance, Packing, Storage | Long-distance, International, Packing, Storage, Auto transport, Corporate |
| 2BR estimate | $700–$2,700 | $3,100–$7,400 |
| Customer rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
Piece of Cake Moving & Storage
Specializes in NYC high-rise and walk-up moves with strong building-management relationships. Online booking and binding flat-rate quotes are unusual in the local market.
Best for: Manhattan high-rise moves with COI
Watch out: Premium pricing relative to budget local movers.
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United is the largest brand under UniGroup and publishes the well-known annual National Movers Study. Claims handling and tracking tools rank above the industry median based on FMCSA data.
Best for: Long-distance moves with full packing
Watch out: Quotes are non-binding by default unless you specifically request a binding estimate.
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