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Jim Fahey Moving & Storage is a trusted moving company in Fairfield, Connecticut, serving homes and businesses with local movers, long-distance relocations, and full-service packing. Whether you are relocating from Fairfield Beach to Greenfield Hill, moving your office on the Post Road, or heading out of state, our crews treat every move with care.
Our services go beyond just loading a truck. We provide full-service packing and unpacking and supply all the packing materials you need — boxes of every size, bubble wrap, packing paper, wardrobe boxes, and specialty containers for fragile items like glassware, artwork, and electronics. You don't need to make a trip to the store.
If your closing dates don't line up, our secure storage solutions bridge the gap. Short-term or long-term, your belongings stay protected until you're ready. We hold Connecticut PUC License #1767 for local and intrastate moves, and FMCSA USDOT 2099102 | MC‑732191 for interstate relocations — give us a call on any of our lines for a free quote.
Local moving insights for Fairfield: The Merritt Parkway (Route 15) bans all commercial vehicles — our trucks use I-95 Exit 19 (Post Road) or Exit 22 (Black Rock) for all Fairfield routes. Greenfield Hill's roads narrow significantly north of the Green, and some bridges on Round Hill and Sport Hill Road carry weight postings; we confirm routes before move day. Fairfield Beach and Southport Beach have seasonal parking permit requirements from May through October — schedule beach-neighborhood moves on weekday mornings to avoid permit issues. Estate moves in Greenfield Hill and Sturges Highway are a specialty; we handle fine art, antiques, and high-value items with the care these homes require. See our back-to-school moving guide, Connecticut moving checklist, and our spring decluttering guide for preparation tips tailored to Fairfield homes.
Fairfield Beach and Southport Beach line Long Island Sound from Jennings Road to Sasco Creek. Beach-neighborhood moves face seasonal parking permits (May–October), narrow lanes off Reef Road and Fairfield Beach Road, and summer weekend congestion. We schedule weekday morning windows, coordinate with the town on truck permits, and protect floors and doorways from sand and salt-air exposure during loading.
Greenfield Hill is Fairfield's estate corridor — Round Hill Road, Sturges Highway, and Sport Hill Road wind past the Green, historic churches, and multi-acre properties. Narrow bridges, tree-lined lanes, and long driveway carries are standard here. We assign experienced crews for high-value moves, confirm bridge weight limits before move day, and use floor runners and custom crating for antiques, artwork, and heirlooms.
Downtown Fairfield and the Post Road corridor include apartments near the train station, offices on Reef Road and the Black Rock Turnpike, and colonials in the University and Stratfield neighborhoods. Condo and apartment moves require elevator reservations and COI paperwork; Post Road traffic peaks during commuter hours — we build buffer time into schedules. For moves anywhere in Fairfield — or from Westport, Bridgeport, or out of state — call for a free written estimate.
Jim Fahey Moving & Storage is a licensed moving company in Fairfield, CT (CT PUC #1767) serving Fairfield Beach, Greenfield Hill, Southport, and all Fairfield neighborhoods with local, long-distance, packing, and storage services. Free estimates — (203) 240-5422.
Whether it's a single-bedroom apartment or a large colonial, our team protects your furniture and belongings with precision wrapping and careful handling.
Minimize downtime for your Fairfield business with coordinated office moves, including IT equipment handling and after-hours scheduling.
Full-service packing with all materials supplied. Boxes, tape, bubble wrap, and specialty containers for fragile and high-value items included.
Climate-controlled units for bridging the gap between closing dates or long-term storage when downsizing.
Moving out of Fairfield? We handle interstate and cross-country moves to any US state — Tri-State, Florida, and beyond — with detailed planning and reliable delivery.
Last-minute move? Contact us about same-day availability for urgent relocations in the Fairfield area.
Common questions about moving in and around Fairfield, CT
Jim Fahey Moving & Storage is a licensed moving company in Fairfield, CT (CT PUC #1767) serving Fairfield Beach, Greenfield Hill, Southport, and all Fairfield neighborhoods with local, long-distance, packing, and storage services. Free estimates — (203) 240-5422.
Moving costs in Fairfield depend on the size of your home, distance, time of year, and any additional services like packing or storage. We offer free, no-obligation estimates so you can plan with confidence.
Yes. We supply all packing materials — moving boxes in multiple sizes, tape, bubble wrap, packing paper, wardrobe boxes, and specialty containers for dishes, artwork, and electronics. Materials are included with full-service packing or available separately upon request.
Moving during fall and winter months typically means better availability and potentially lower rates. Summer is the busiest season. We recommend booking 2-4 weeks in advance for your preferred date.
Yes. We provide long-distance and interstate moves from Fairfield to any state in the United States — Tri-State, Florida, the Southeast, Midwest, and cross-country. Our FMCSA authority (USDOT 2099102 | MC‑732191) covers every interstate route. See our long-distance moving page for common routes and pricing.
Yes. Jim Fahey Moving & Storage handles cross-country moves from Fairfield to California, Florida, Texas, Colorado, and any US destination — with written estimates and full packing services.
Yes. Jim Fahey Moving & Storage holds Connecticut PUC License #1767 for local and intrastate moves. For any interstate relocation from Fairfield — to New York, New Jersey, or beyond — we carry federal FMCSA authority under USDOT 2099102 | MC‑732191. Verify our carrier status at the FMCSA SAFER database.
We serve all Fairfield neighborhoods including Southport, Greenfield Hill, Stratfield, Black Rock, Fairfield Beach, Samp Mortar, and downtown Fairfield. We know the area's seasonal beach parking rules and HOA move-in requirements well.
Yes. Our team has experience managing estate moves in Fairfield, including packing and transporting antiques, artwork, and high-value furniture with the care and discretion these situations require.
Real reviews from families and businesses we've moved across Fairfield County
"John and his team moved us to our new home today. I am beyond happy with how wonderful they were. It was a seamless move. I'm amazed at how they maneuvered all of our large furniture without one scratch or bump. Very impressive. They were a pleasure to work with. I absolutely recommend them if you are looking for a skilled moving company with reasonable prices. Thank you John and team!!"
"We moved house today with Jim Fahey Moving. From first contact to today, they have been responsive, professional and courteous. They did an exceptional job. They completed the move in great time, they were careful and they reconstructed all the furniture perfectly. They were really reasonable too. We've done around 8 moves in the last decade, some international, but I can honestly say that they were the best we've ever had. I highly recommend them!"
"John and his crew of 2 were exceptionally strategic and careful with all of our belongings for our move within town. They packed most of our things late afternoon on a Sunday and then came back Monday morning to finish up. John was very flexible with the timing of our move being that the original closing date was postponed 3 days. He was attentive and professional and it was comforting having John (the owner) on site during the entire process! Very fair price and highly recommended!"
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21 Bridge Square #2
Westport, CT 06880