--- title: "A.B.E Moving and Labor LLC" description: "A.B.E. Moving and Labor describes itself on its website as a New Haven owned and operated moving company offering local and long-distance moves, commercial" doc_version: "2026-10-17" last_updated: "2026-10-17" --- # A.B.E Moving and Labor LLC **Trade:** Moving · **Address:** 846 Congress Ave, New Haven, CT 06519 · **Phone:** (203) 996-5964 · **Website:** https://www.abemovinglabor.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 1.6/5** (high confidence) — from 45 reviews across 6 sources. 51% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 3 reviews, 3 negative. ## The honest read A.B.E. Moving and Labor describes itself on its website as a New Haven owned and operated moving company offering local and long-distance moves, commercial relocation, packing and pod loads. On Google it shows 3.4 stars from 106 ratings, and its Better Business Bureau grade is C+. A recent customer said more than 20 pieces of furniture were damaged and that the furniture arrived at 10pm when it was supposed to arrive at 12pm. That customer said they were charged $7,000 and that the owner never got back to the customer's husband. A recent customer said 4 coats went missing and that they paid $700 to move a one-bedroom apartment. A 2026 customer said the movers did not show up until 4:20pm for a 12–2pm slot, left a wardrobe behind in the apartment and wanted to charge for 7 hours. A 2026 customer wrote that the owner, Jay, gave a quote and then charged their credit card for extra costs they had not agreed to. A 2025 customer said a move of 11 items about 7 minutes away took four hours, that their walls were damaged and a sofa power adapter went missing, and that the owner told them, “Go ahead, you won’t get very far.” A 2025 customer said the price went up after their belongings were loaded and their deposit was not applied, leaving them paying nearly $700 more than the quote they received by text. A 2024 customer said the owner held their belongings until they paid roughly $400 more than originally quoted. A 2024 customer said they were charged in full before unloading, found major damage to a table, and that the owner refused to file a claim with insurance. A 2026 customer said the price was good and the movers were smooth and efficient. A 2025 customer said A.B.E took care of their property while moving them out of state. A 2023 customer described a move from Hartford to New Haven in which the movers wrapped everything in plastic, put the beds back together and assembled the tables and dressers. A 2022 customer said half of their load was glass and everything arrived not broken. **Strengths:** - A glass-heavy load — a 2022 customer said everything arrived not broken - Furniture reassembly — a 2023 customer said beds and dressers were put together **Concerns:** - Damaged furniture — a recent customer said over 20 pieces were damaged - Price increases — a 2025 customer said the price rose after loading - Missing items — a recent customer said 4 coats went missing - A late arrival — a 2026 customer said movers came at 4:20pm for 12–2pm ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Describes itself as a New Haven owned and operated moving company offering local and long-distance moves _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://www.abemovinglabor.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): A.B.E. Moving and Labor, LLC is a New Haven owned & operated, full service moving company that prides itsel…” - 3.4 stars from 106 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=A.B.E%20Moving%20and%20Labor%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJrbKuSwbB54kRghx9oE_WfNU) — “Google: 3.4★ from 106 ratings” - Better Business Bureau grade of C+ _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/west-haven/profile/moving-companies/abe-moving-and-labor-llc-0111-87133530) — “Better Business Bureau grade: C+” - A recent customer said more than 20 pieces of furniture were damaged on a $7,000 move _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tSR2QwZHFSWEpVUmxoaWJrRnFjVFpXV21oWGIxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd57cd64fa07d1c82!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkRGd0dqRXJURlhibkFqcTZWWmhXb1E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ A.B.E are a horrible company to go with the play games with the customers and lie they tell the customer one thing and do the other my fu…” - A recent customer said 4 coats went missing _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xodVZ6SmtTVmRGYnkxVmNHZHhibDlIWVd4NlJtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd57cd64fa07d1c82!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlhuVzJkSVdFby1VcGdxbl9HYWx6Rmc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ The worst moving company ever! They came to my place totally unprepared. Also, 4 coats of mine went missing. I called the so called manag…” - A 2026 customer said the movers arrived at 4:20pm for a 12–2pm slot and left a wardrobe behind _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25FeGF6TmFlV1pHUVdKU1NsUmhYMnBIVVRseVJIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd57cd64fa07d1c82!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnExazNaeWZGQWJSSlRhX2pHUTlyRHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ This company deserve 0 star. Please DO NOT fire this company, this is the most unprofessional moving company I’ve ever seen. Our time sl…” - A 2026 customer said the owner charged their card for extra costs they had not agreed to _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tjdFltUXpTbEJvVDFsdE5ESnhiMU4zWm5CNGVWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd57cd64fa07d1c82!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkctYmQzSlBoT1ltNDJxb1N3ZnB4eVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Rip off! His workers were nice but over worked. The owner Jay gave us a quote and then over charged our credit card for extra hidden cost…” - A 2025 customer said the price went up after their belongings were loaded _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNJMUltLW9BRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd57cd64fa07d1c82!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCI1Im-oAE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ I experienced significant issues with the moving company. They arrived late and increased the price of the service after all my belonging…” - A 2024 customer said the owner held their belongings until they paid about $400 more than quoted _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURaaklqMVNREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd57cd64fa07d1c82!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDZjIj1SQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ NIGHTMARE OF A COMPANY the owner is even worse! He originally quoted us $575 ($150 deposit) for a job, 3 movers for a 2BR upstairs downst…” - A 2023 customer said the movers reassembled beds, tables and dressers after a Hartford to New Haven move _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCdC1YdE9BEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd57cd64fa07d1c82!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICBt-XtOA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I was new to Connecticut ( I moved from Georgia) and had only been here a year living in Hartford. I needed to move to New Haven and afte…” - A 2022 customer said a load that was half glass arrived not broken _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtajV5VzZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd57cd64fa07d1c82!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDmj5yW6QE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Half of my load was glass and I was shocked everything arrived NOT broken. They did a really great job.” - Specializes in Moving _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://www.abemovinglabor.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): A.B.E. Moving and Labor, LLC is a New Haven owned & operated, full service moving company that prides itsel…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNnODVHNDRRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd57cd64fa07d1c82!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCg85G44QE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Great service! A.B.E took great care of my property when moving me out of state. They were friendly and knowledgeable. Would highly recom…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCdC1YdE9BEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd57cd64fa07d1c82!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICBt-XtOA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I was new to Connecticut ( I moved from Georgia) and had only been here a year living in Hartford. I needed to move to New Haven and afte…” - Also offers Junk Removal _(confidence: low)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURHek9uQlJBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd57cd64fa07d1c82!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDGzOnBRA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Responsive & Efficient. Had some old home furniture i needed removed from my home. The guys were quick and did more then just discarded m…” ## License No license record has been checked yet for this contractor. ## Sources - [Local News](https://www.craigslist.org/view/d/hamden-out-of-state-moving-special-we/549Zw1EUs6zKJXWcFi2fvt): Listed on this source - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/sandiego/comments/s8z3zy/why_cant_the_san_diego_area_build_more_homes/htnil6q/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=A.B.E%20Moving%20and%20Labor%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJrbKuSwbB54kRghx9oE_WfNU): 3.4★ from 106 ratings - [Official Website](https://www.abemovinglabor.com): Self-reported profile and service details - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/west-haven/profile/moving-companies/abe-moving-and-labor-llc-0111-87133530): Listed on this source - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=A.B.E%20Moving%20and%20Labor%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJrbKuSwbB54kRghx9oE_WfNU): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Wale Akanni · 2026-07-07**: Terrible mover, and even worse human being. Please stay away. - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Tiffany Garcia · 2026-06-18**: A.B.E are a horrible company to go with the play games with the customers and lie they tell the customer one thing and do the other my furniture got to my home at 10pm at night when I was told that it was going arrive at 12pm but it didn’t when they delivered my furniture over 20 pieces of furniture… - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Ray Outlaw · 2026-06-02**: The worst moving company ever! They came to my place totally unprepared. Also, 4 coats of mine went missing. I called the so called manager who was rude and unprofessional. I paid $700 to move a one bedroom apartment. Don’t waste your time or money. - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Kerisha Grant · 2026-04-02**: This company deserve 0 star. Please DO NOT fire this company, this is the most unprofessional moving company I’ve ever seen. Our time slot was between 12-2pm and they didn’t show up until 4:20pm only after we called them. They only sent 2 guys and a small U-Haul truck and one of the movers was a t… - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Safonya Bristow · 2026-02-10**: Rip off! His workers were nice but over worked. The owner Jay gave us a quote and then over charged our credit card for extra hidden costs that we did not agree on. We ended up spending $400 for about $150 worth of work. He basically scammed us!!! DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY AND HE DOES NOT CARE. CALL S… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Normen Walters · 2026-01-19**: Great price and the guys was smooth and efficient. They save me so much time; I’m a person that hate moving - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dontrell Johnson · 2025-11-29**: Excellent service. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lucretia Jones · 2025-11-01**: Excellent customers service - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nikki Mceachern · 2025-11-01**: Great experience. The movers were very pleasant very helpful, even got stuff out of my own car for me - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dasan Means · 2025-10-30**: Great company they moved really efficiently and kept my items protected and unbroken --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-14T01:26:13.881Z. Cite as: A.B.E Moving and Labor LLC — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/a-b-e-moving-and-labor-llc-new-haven) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/a-b-e-moving-and-labor-llc-new-haven ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)