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About
Welcome to RAY’S PICKUP AND JUNK REMOVAL.
10 years in business! Experience in moving, junk removal, and transport. My focus is simple: reliable, efficient service at a fair price.
• MOVING:
$100/hour for one mover and truck
$150/hour for two movers and truck
Apartment, home, and out-of-state moves.
• JUNK REMOVAL:
Starting at $300
$150 labor minimum + $150 landfill disposal minimum
Discounts for single items or small loads (under 5–10 items).
• ASSEMBLY & WALL MOUNTING:
$75/hour for TVs, paintings, mirrors, curtain rods, bed frames, and more—even on concrete or brick.
Tolls and parking are additional; construction and demolition debris is priced by weight.
Reach out today to schedule your move or junk haul and let me handle the heavy lifting.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 217 times
9 similar jobs done near you
Background checked
2 employees
9 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Venmo, and Zelle.
Top Pro status
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2025
2024
Services offered
Move type
Extra services
Furniture assembly and disassembly
Packing
Storage
Equipment moving
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Excellent 4.9
118 reviews
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Roxanne F.
Sep 25, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Ray's pickup and moving services I received! From start to finish, the entire experience was exceptional.
Ray was professional, courteous, organized, efficient, and incredibly attentive to detail. The moving process was handled with tremendous care, and I was impressed by how thoughtfully and securely everything was packed. He treated my contents as if they were his own, taking extra precautions with all the items.
On moving day, he was punctual, hardworking, respectful, and extremely efficient. Everything was handled smoothly and professionally, which made what could have been a very stressful experience feel remarkably easy. He worked seamlessly and maintained a positive, can-do attitude throughout the entire process.
The service was equally impressive. He handled everything carefully and efficiently, with great attention to detail. His commitment to making sure I was completely satisfied truly stood out.
This was an outstanding experience from beginning to end. The quality of service, professionalism, care, communication, and attention to detail exceeded my expectations. If you are looking for a moving company you can trust with your home and belongings, I recommend Ray without hesitation.
Thank you for making my move such a smooth, organized, and positive experience. Absolutely exceptional service!
Details: Just a few things • Movers + truck(s) • Less than 5 miles • Load via passenger elevator • Unload flat; no stairs or elevator
Local Moving (under 50 miles)
Ishani m.
Aug 10, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Ray was flexible and very responsive. he gave me an initial estimate based on preliminary info and when I had more junk than expected he moderately adjusted it and was very reasonable - no shockers. good experience and made our moving experience much easier
Details: No large items to haul • Mixed trash • Enough to fill half of a pickup truck • Three flights
Junk Removal
Shira D.
2 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Ray's Pickup and Junk Removal was amazing! Seriously the ease of the whole experience was top notch. I booked day of, he was on time, helpful, and even helped me move an extra couch. The whole experience was seamless and I definitely would book again. Thank you so much!
Details: Just a few things • Movers only • 5 - 10 miles • Furniture assembly and disassembly • Load via stairs • Unload via stairs
Local Moving (under 50 miles)
Wida A.
Sep 30, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
It was such a pleasure to work with Ray and his colleague Anthony during my daughter's move. Moving is a very stressful task, especially as I was coordinating it from a different state. Ray's consistent responsiveness, professionalism and reliability put my mind at full ease that we were in good hands. The ongoing communication and double checking on the day of, was also excellent. And the move itself went extremely smoothly with their help. Highly recommend their services. You will not be disappointed. Thank you Ray and Anthony!!!!
Details: Studio • Movers + truck(s) • Less than 5 miles • Load flat; no stairs or elevator • Unload flat; no stairs or elevator
Local Moving (under 50 miles)
Jason J.
3 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Ray's pickup was fantastic. He was on time and very reliable. He responded very quickly and his work product was excellent. He also disassembled and reassembled my bed. I would definitely use this company in the future.
Details: 2 bedroom home • Movers only • Within the same building • Furniture assembly and disassembly • Load via stairs • Unload flat; no stairs or elevator
Local Moving (under 50 miles)
Credentials
Background Check
Alton Holston Iii
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We offer very reasonable and affordable rates. For junk removal we tend to match the dump fee. $300 at the dump will usually be $300 for labor for example.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Ask the basic questions first, stairs or elevator, tolls/fees, additional helper or not, etc etc
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I’ve been running businesses for many years. It’s something I really enjoy!
