June 17, 2026
Preparing for Moving Day
The process of moving starts long before the movers arrive at your home. Follow these steps to prepare:
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Leaving a Home in Southport
Southport stretches from the dense, walkable blocks just south of the Elmira city line all the way down to quiet country roads near the Pennsylvania border. That range shows up in the moves we do here. One week it is a two-story village home off Pennsylvania Avenue with a packed basement; the next it is a rural property with a barn, a workshop, and a tractor that needs to find a new home too.
A lot of Southport households have been in place for a generation or more, so many of our moves here involve downsizing: sorting decades of belongings, moving a parent closer to family, or trading a big yard for something easier to keep. Our crews handle those moves with patience, and our storage warehouse across the river gives you breathing room when the timing between homes does not line up. Among moving companies in Southport, few can match that combination of muscle and flexibility.
What We Move for Southport Households
Local moving
Moves within Southport, across the river into Elmira, and throughout Chemung County, with full padding and floor protection.
Long-distance moving
Through United Van Lines Agent 901, we carry Southport households to any state with one coordinator from start to finish.
Downsizing and senior moves
Patient crews, careful packing of fragile keepsakes, and delivery into apartments, condos, or assisted living communities.
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Packing services
A full pack the day before, help with just the kitchen and breakables, or supplies if you want to handle it yourself.
Storage
Climate-controlled storage ten minutes away in Elmira, sized for anything from a few rooms to a full estate, plus vehicles, boats, and RVs.
Antiques and artwork
Naglee Fine Arts crates and transports paintings, heirlooms, and collections to museum standards.
Why Southport Calls Naglee First
Ten minutes from your driveway
110+ years in this valley
A real moving company, not a broker
Licensed and insured
Credentials You Can Verify
Anyone can promise care. We back it up with paperwork: federal and state operating authority, Military Certified Relocation and Storage Provider status, Authorized New York State Vendor approval, and more than 55 years as a United Van Lines agent. Look us up, then give us a call.
Trusted Moving and Storage Solutions Since 1912
Serving Customers Since 1912
100+ Years of Experience
65,000+ Square Feet of Warehouse Space
Museum-Quality Fine Art Storage
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Areas We Serve
Naglee Moving & Storage is based at 1525 Grand Central Avenue in Elmira and serves the entire Southern Tier. Our crews regularly work in Horseheads, Big Flats, Pine City, Southport, West Elmira, and Elmira Heights, along with Corning, Ithaca, Binghamton, and Rochester. Through the United Van Lines network, we move families and businesses anywhere in the country and around the world.
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June 17, 2026
June 17, 2026
How to Pack Your Kitchen
Packing your kitchen can sometimes be one of the most overwhelming parts of your move.
June 17, 2026
How to Pack Your Dining Room
If you are preparing to move out of your house, it is important to start by gathering all of the essential packing supplies:
June 17, 2026
How to Move a Washer or Dryer
A failure to properly prep and secure the drums on these appliances can result in costly repairs.
June 17, 2026
How to Pack China and Glassware
Pack dishes in a dishpacks. A dishpack is sturdier than a typical packing box and is used for fragile items such as dishes and collectibles.
June 17, 2026
How to Request a Change of Address
One of the first things to do when you’re moving is to submit a change of address with the Post Office.
June 10, 2026
How to Pack Your Family Room
Before you start packing up your family room, make sure you have all the supplies you will need:
June 10, 2026
Preparing to Move into a New Home
Congratulations on your new home! Moving into a new house can be an exciting time.
June 10, 2026
How to Pack Your Bedroom
Ready to start packing up your bedroom? Start the process off right by gathering all of the packing supplies you will need:
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
We answer the questions people actually ask before hiring a mover: licensing, coverage, pricing, and what happens on moving day.
What do movers in Southport, NY charge?
The honest answer is that it depends on home size, distance, and extras like packing or storage. Southport sits minutes from our facility, which keeps travel costs minimal. A free estimate gives you a real number, not a guess.
How much notice do you need for a Southport move?
Four to six weeks ahead is ideal, especially in summer. Rural properties with large outbuildings benefit from an in-person look, so earlier is better for those.
Do you handle moves from rural Southport properties?
Yes. We regularly load from country homes south of the city line, including garages, workshops, and barns. Tell us about your property when you call so we can plan the right truck and crew.
How long has Naglee been moving Southport families?
Naglee was founded across the river in 1912 and has served Southport and all of Chemung County for more than 110 years.
Do you disassemble furniture?
Yes. We break down beds, tables, and large pieces, keep the hardware organized, and reassemble everything at your new home, placed where you direct.
Is storage available if my new home is not ready?
Yes. Our climate-controlled warehouse in Elmira bridges the gap between closings, whether you need two weeks or two years.
