New Haven

Move Management Services in New Haven

DDH (Done & Done Home) is a women-owned team of professional organizers who have managed New Haven moves for over 15 years, from Wooster Square rowhouses to senior apartments at Whitney Center.

Whether you are leaving an East Rock three-family or downsizing out of a Prospect Hill Victorian, we run the whole move. We declutter, pack, direct your movers, and unpack the new place so night one starts organized.

Professional Move Management Services in New Haven

New Haven moves succeed or fail at the curb. Wooster Square rowhouses front one-way streets with no driveways, so a 26-foot truck needs a no-parking permit from the city’s Department of Transportation, Traffic and Parking, posted days in advance. East Rock three-family conversions add a third-floor walkup with a turn at the landing that stops most sofas. Downtown elevator buildings near Audubon want insurance certificates and a reserved freight window before movers reach the dock.

The houses create the second half. Prospect Hill Victorians have attics and carriage houses that have absorbed forty years of storage, and Westville Tudors have closets built for 1928 wardrobes. Guilford and Madison second homes split a household across two addresses.

Timing decides the rest. Yale and Yale New Haven Hospital hire on a July 1 start date, pushing faculty relocations into the same fortnight each summer, when the county’s best movers are booked. We plan around your street and your calendar before day one.

Organized & Strategic Packing

We label every box by destination room, so the New Haven house you enter unpacks in order.

Decluttering & Downsizing

We sort before we pack, so you never pay a mover to carry what belongs at a donation center.

Help Finding & Hiring Movers

We hire licensed movers we have used for years and hold them to your date, even in the July crunch.

Move Day Management

We file the no-parking permit, meet the truck, and solve whatever the day produces.

Unpacking & Home Organization

We unpack, build systems around how you live, then haul the boxes away.

Senior Move Management

We measure the new floor plan at Whitney Center or The Towers on Tower Lane, then settle what fits before a box gets taped.

Estate & Family Home Clearing

We inventory an inherited property room by room and document every donation for the estate record.

We Manage Your Move. You Just Arrive.

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How We Compare to Other Move Management Options in New Haven

What Your Move Requires Done & Done Home All Other Companies
Parking a truck legally on a narrow street We file the city no-parking permit and confirm the signs went up. Crews circle the block, then bill you for the hour they lose.
Fitting a four-bedroom house into a two-bedroom apartment We measure the new floor plan and edit against it, so nothing arrives that cannot fit. Movers load whatever you point at, then you store what never fits.
Passing a building's move-in rules We send insurance certificates and reserve the freight elevator weeks ahead. Unapproved crews reach the dock without paperwork and lose the window.
Knowing what a piece is worth before it leaves We flag antiques for appraisal in Prospect Hill and Westville homes. Junk haulers price by the truckload and discard what they fail to recognize.
Landing in a home that works on night one We set up the kitchen and the closets the same week you arrive. Movers stack boxes in the living room and drive away.
Hitting a July 1 Yale start date We staff a full crew and finish a whole house inside a week. Solo organizers sell four-hour sessions and stretch the job across weeks.

Meet Our Organizers

Macky Henesey

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Macky Henesey was born and raised
in Seal Beach, California. She grew up....

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Macky Henesey

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Macky Henesey was born and raised
in Seal Beach, California. She grew up....

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Lise Reddin

Organizer

Born and raised in Denmark,
Lise came to the United States for...

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Lise Reddin

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Born and raised in Denmark,
Lise came to the United States for...

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Sharon Sill

Organizer

Sharon was born in the US and moved to France as a child, becoming fluent in French. After her formative years in Europe...
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Sharon Sill

Organizer

Sharon was born in the US and moved to France as a child, becoming fluent in French. After her formative years in Europe...
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Tara Mann

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Tara’s knack for transforming spaces began in childhood, moving frequently across the U.S. and Europe...
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Tara Mann

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Tara’s knack for transforming spaces began in childhood, moving frequently across the U.S. and Europe...
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Reviews & Reputation

We’re incredibly proud that so many New Haven clients have trusted us with their moves and taken the time to share the experience. We’re especially proud of how often they mention the ease of working with our team.

See for yourself by checking out some of those reviews below:

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I could not be happier with Done & Done and the service Rachel and Alana provided. From start to finish, they were incredible to work with — warm, professional, and genuinely invested in creating a space that felt both beautiful and functional. My apartment looks amazing and is so thoughtfully organized that it truly feels like a weight has been lifted. They went above and beyond in ways that made the experience exceptional. Plus, they are both such lovely people. I am absolutely thrilled with the results and would highly recommend Done & Done in a heartbeat! Thank you Done & Done and thank you Rachel and Alana for such an outstanding experience!
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My mother gifted me a session with Done & Done Home for my birthday, and I could not be more grateful for the experience. Rachel and Alana were incredible and did an outstanding job reorganizing the closets in my apartment. They were friendly, efficient, and wonderfully calm as they tackled all five closets. Together, we sorted everything into three clear categories—keep, donate, and sell—before they thoughtfully reorganized each space in a far more functional and intuitive way. Not only does my home look and feel transformed, but I also gained a real sense of mental clarity from the process. I highly recommend Done & Done Home.
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I got a rave review from my daughter after working with Done and Done. She was so excited by the change in her closets and the thoroughness and work ethic of both Rachel and Alana. I hope this will be the beginning of a lifelong understanding of what you really gain by letting go.
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Kristin Will
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I’m so happy I chose to get help and went to Done and Done. Within minutes of their arrival, they were already tackling what needed to be done and worked really hard for the entire day. Having that extra help was a game changer. We go rid of about 10 industrial sized trash bags worth of stuff!
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The team at Done and Done are amazing! After a personal loss, they helped me for two days — they cleaned out and organized all of my closets, drawers, kitchen, and even my storage area. Excellent experience!! They made my whole life much lighter and I’m so thankful for their expertise!
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Andrea Reeves
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I cannot recommend Ann and her team highly enough. Sharon and Rachel came to my apartment to purge, organize and pack to get ready for a move. They were so kind and so unbelievably efficient. All of the stress I felt leading up to the move was for nothing. I would use this service again in a heartbeat!
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Beth Ratner
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I cannot say enough good things about Done & Done Home. They are a formidable force of incrediable home oranganizers who transformed my space so I can breathe again. From the moment they arrived, they made the entire process feel effortless and stress-free. They worked so effieciently to declutter and reorganize the spaces in my home that caused me the greatest stress. What felt overwhelming to me was second nature to them- and they handled everythng with professionalism, creativity and care. Now, I can breathe again and it is so much easier to maintain. I am grateful for their help and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fresh start and a more peaceful space.
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The team at Done and Done were so helpful in taking care of everything while we moved our mom from her apartment. Each person we worked with was kind, helpful, and patient. I highly recommend using their services!
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Why Choose Done & Done Home

Why New Haven Homeowners Choose DDH for Move Management

Local Experience

15+ Years Moving Households Across Greater New Haven

We know which downtown buildings require insurance paperwork and which East Rock streets are impassable to a 26-foot truck.

High-Value Home Expertise

Trusted Care for Antiques and Heirlooms

Prospect Hill and Westville homes hold antiques and original art. We document each piece and bring in vetted appraisers before it leaves.

A Trusted Professional Network

The Right Partners for Every Move

Fifteen years here has given us movers and cleaners we rely on countywide, and we manage their schedule so you never chase a vendor.

Team Capacity

A Full Crew, Not a Solo Organizer

Our team size lets us pack a Prospect Hill Victorian inside a week. A single organizer selling four-hour sessions cannot.

Proven Results

A Five-Star Reputation Across Connecticut

New Haven homeowners and real estate agents rate our team five stars, pointing most often to how carefully we handle their belongings.

What to Expect

The DDH Way

We follow the same structured approach in every New Haven home, and that consistency is how we have delivered reliable results for 15+ years.

Step 01

Consultation

Every move begins with a phone consultation covering your closing date and the property. We request photos so we can scope the job before we arrive.

Step 02

Planning

We build a timeline backward from move day and account for your street permit or your building's elevator reservation.

Step 03

Sorting and Removal

We separate what moves from what leaves, route donations to New Haven area charities, and document every pickup.

Step 04

Packing and Move Day

We pack and label by destination room, then direct the movers at the curb.

New Haven Service Areas

Move Management Designed for New Haven Homes

Every New Haven neighborhood brings its own architecture and its own access rules. We build move plans around the character of each home.

Neighborhood Home Type What We Bring
Wooster Square Italianate rowhouses on one-way streets Permit filing and curb reservation
East Rock Victorian three-family conversions Stair-by-stair planning for third-floor walkups
Prospect Hill Victorians with attics and carriage houses Packing that includes the outbuildings
Downtown and Audubon Elevator buildings and new construction Insurance certificates and reserved freight windows
Westville and Edgewood 1920s Tudors with undersized closets Storage systems for an older layout
Hamden and Woodbridge Postwar Colonials and senior communities Downsizing to the new floor plan
Branford, Guilford and Madison Shoreline and second homes Inventory across two addresses
All of New Haven County Every property type Full-service move management countywide
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Real Homes, Real Results

Move management from the first walkthrough to the last unpacked box.

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New Haven Move Management Services

Frequently Asked Questions About Move Management Services in New Haven

A downtown one-bedroom runs a day. A Prospect Hill house with a full attic runs several. You get a firm timeline after the consultation.

Ready to Move Without Managing It Yourself?

DDH is a women-owned and operated team with 15+ years of experience relocating households across the Tri-State Area. Founders Ann Lightfoot and Kate Pawlowski wrote Love Your Home Again and teach the masterclass From Chaos to Calm.

Whether your move needs a focused pre-pack declutter or a full estate clearing, our team is ready to help.

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Best Practices for Move Management in New Haven

Start with a thorough consultationStart with a thorough consultation

We hold a detailed phone consultation before any work begins, then ask for photos so we arrive prepared.

Secure street access early

We file the New Haven no-parking permit and verify the posted signs in the days leading up to your truck’s arrival.

Declutter before you pack

We sort the house first, so you never pay a mover to carry what you planned to donate.

Establish value before anything leaves

We document every antique in older New Haven homes and bring in trusted appraisers first.

Measure the destination

We map furniture onto the new floor plan and flag what will not fit, so you can still sell it.

Work With an Experienced Team

A successful move requires more than boxes. It requires planning and fast decisions about belongings that carry real value, against a closing date that will not move.

Our experienced organizers bring structure to the process and manage the work from the first walkthrough to the final unpacked shelf. You focus on your family while we handle the move.

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