Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Moving & Storage Solutions in Albany, NY
Founded in 1922 by brothers Theodore and Raymond Schaap, our company has served families and businesses throughout upstate New York for over a century. As a United Van Lines agent for more than 40 years, we combine global reach with local expertise to deliver seamless residential and commercial moving solutions. Our comprehensive services include portable storage containers, secure document storage, certified shredding, and records management, all supported by advanced tracking technology and 24/7 inventory access.We maintain an 80,000-square-foot facility in Albany equipped with barcoding systems for precise record tracking and offer mobile shredding services with destruction certificates. Our team specializes in minimizing business disruption during office relocations while providing personalized support from initial consultation to final delivery. With generations of family leadership and a commitment to exceeding customer expectations, we prioritize secure, efficient solutions tailored to individual client needs.
Services
Commercial Moving
Residential Moving
Portable Storage
Records Management
Certified Shredding
Industrial Storage
Palletized Storage
Details
- Year established: 1922
Highlights and features
- 98 years of continuous service with family leadership
- United Van Lines agent for nationwide and international moves
- Certified shredding with destruction documentation
- 24/7 secure inventory access for records management
- Customized solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial needs
What people say
Professional movers
Secure storage
Reliable service
Competent staff
Smooth relocations
Services
Commercial Moving
Our corporate moving specialists handle business relocations of all sizes. We coordinate logistics to minimize operational downtime during office moves. Services include equipment transportation, system installation, and continuity planning for seamless transitions.
Certified Shredding
Secure shredding services destroy confidential materials with accountability. Mobile trucks shred on-site while facility-based operations handle bulk destruction. Clients receive destruction certificates and recycled materials get repurposed through paper mills.
Portable Storage
Self-service storage containers deliver directly to your location. Choose 12, 16, or 20-foot units with secure locking features. Rent by the month for moves, remodeling projects, or temporary storage needs in Albany and surrounding areas.
Records Management
Secure document storage with barcoded inventory tracking. Services include packing, indexing, and 24/7 access to stored records. Digital solutions available for electronic document management and compliance reporting.
Residential Moving
Full-service residential moving solutions for local, interstate, and international relocations. Professional packing, transportation tracking, and delivery coordination ensure household goods arrive safely at destination properties.
People
Steve Schaap
President
Third-generation leader overseeing daily operations. Maintains family commitment to exceptional service while expanding capabilities through strategic partnerships like United Van Lines affiliation.
Ted Schaap
Chairman
Serves as strategic advisor drawing on decades of industry experience. Provides continuity in maintaining company values established by founding brothers Theodore and Raymond in 1922.
Al Fish
CFO
Manages financial operations with focus on maintaining competitive pricing while upholding service quality standards across all company divisions.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve upstate New York with nationwide and international capabilities through United Van Lines.
Do you offer 24/7 storage access?
Yes, our Albany facility provides 24/7 inventory access with online tracking through FileBRIDGE.com.
Are your shredding services certified?
Yes, we provide certified shredding with destruction certificates documenting time and responsible personnel.
How do portable containers work?
We deliver containers (12-20ft) to your location. Load at your pace, then we store or transport them.
Can you handle business relocations?
Our specialists plan office moves minimizing downtime, ensuring secure transit of critical assets and systems.
What storage options exist?
We offer commercial, industrial, palletized, and portable storage with climate-controlled conditions in Albany.
