The Approved Movers Review 2026 (Columbus, OH)
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The Approved Movers is a 3.3/5-rated Ohio full-service mover. The Approved Movers earns 89% positive reviews across 104 verified customer reviews. All ratings reflect moveBuddha's independent analysis.
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The Approved Movers at a glance
- Industry experience: 3/5
- Customer service: 3/5
- Review quality: 3.5/5
- Quote accuracy: 3.76/5
The Approved Movers' services
- Full-service moving
- Packing & Unpacking
- Labor-only moving: Offered by 35% of Columbus movers (31% nationally)
- Interstate moving
- Local (intrastate) moving
- Storage: Offered by 70% of Columbus movers (63% nationally)
What this The Approved Movers review covers
Quick response times
Quick moving process
Efficient service
Careful handling
Respectful of property
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Company stats
Read full reviewIndustry experience 3.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. The Approved Movers has been in business for many years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 3.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. The Approved Movers has about 89% positive reviews across roughly 104 total reviews.
Quote accuracy 3.7
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from The Approved Movers.
Customer service 3.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. The Approved Movers emphasizes clear communication, careful handling, and visibility during transit through shipment tracking.
Recent reviews
Very professional and hard working crew and ownership! Easy to get a hold of throughout process. All my belongings made it safely and swiftly.
Showed up on time! Very respectful with my property and well mannered in conversation. They were highly efficient, even with the larger, heavier furniture.
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What do customers say about The Approved Movers?
The Approved Movers pulls in 89% positive reviews out of 104 verified ratings from multiple platforms, 10% negative, and 1% neutral.
What customers like most about The Approved Movers
- Quick response times: Customer support at The Approved Movers was often noted for responding to questions or concerns almost immediately
- Quick moving process: The team at The Approved Movers often gets the job done faster than expected, saving clients time.
- Efficient service: Many customers praise The Approved Movers for completing moves smoothly and with minimal downtime.
- Careful handling: Belongings are treated with caution, and many customers report zero damage thanks to The Approved Movers's attention to detail.
- Respectful of property: Customers appreciated how carefully The Approved Movers's team maneuvered furniture through tight spaces without damaging walls or floors.
Most common complaints about The Approved Movers
- Delayed arrival or delivery: Several reviewers experienced frustrating delays either on moving day or with final delivery.
- Damage to items: Some customers reported that items were damaged during packing or loading.
- Unexpected charges: Hidden fees or surprise costs caused dissatisfaction among some The Approved Movers clients.
Positive The Approved Movers Reviews
Jonathan Spiegle, Google
Very professional and hard working crew and ownership! Easy to get a hold of throughout process. All my belongings made it safely and swiftly.
Shane Smith, Google
Showed up on time! Very respectful with my property and well mannered in conversation. They were highly efficient, even with the larger, heavier furniture.
John Nova, Google
These guys are awesome!! Easy and fast. They moved things quick and safely. I'd recommend them.
Negative The Approved Movers Reviews
Sam Klink, Google
Move was originally scheduled for 11-11:30AM. Arrived late. Quote was originally for 3 hours—it took 6. Requested invoice be sent, waiting hours later still nothing.
Nancy Prater, Google
A move scheduled for 10:45 wasn’t started until around 5:00. Communication was not good, and I was charged supply fees despite doing much of the work.
Melissa Keep, Google
After several items were broken and damaged from negligence, I wouldn’t recommend this company.
Neutral The Approved Movers Reviews
denai howard, Google
I was unable to reach them at the scheduled time, but they later explained the miscommunication, moved me the next day for half price, and arrived on time and professionally. Okay experience after all.
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How moveBuddha rated The Approved Movers
The Approved Movers earns a 3.3/5 composite rating based on moveBuddha's editorial rating categories. That's below the 3.9/5 average among Columbus movers. moveBuddha's research team rates each category independently, and each one measures a different aspect of mover quality.
| Rating category | The Approved Movers | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Industry experience | 3/5 | Years in operation, fleet size & locations |
| Review quality | 3.5/5 | Volume & sentiment of customer reviews |
| Customer service | 3/5 | Communication clarity & crew professionalism |
| Quote accuracy | 3.76/5 | Estimate vs. final invoice on sample moves |
| Google reviews | 3/5 | Google Business Profile rating & review volume |
| Yelp reviews | 3/5 | Yelp rating & review volume |
| BBB | 3/5 | The company's BBB letter grade (A–F) & complaint resolution history (translated to a corresponding numerical score) |
| Brand | 3/5 | Market presence & industry recognition |
Our summary of The Approved Movers
Fast hands, careful moves, and strong communication drive The Approved Movers’ high ratings. Across 104 reviews, 93 were positive (89.4%), 10 were negative (9.6%), and one was neutral (1.0%). Customers often praise quick responses, punctual arrivals, efficient work, careful handling, respectful crews, and fair prices; several compare the company favorably with other movers and call it their best experience. Negative feedback centers on late or missed arrivals, jobs taking longer than quoted, damaged furniture or walls, weak follow-up, and surprise processing, supply, mileage, or heavy-item charges. The positive volume points to a stronger customer experience than competing movers mentioned by reviewers, while scheduling, billing clarity, and damage resolution need tighter control.
Ratings based on moveBuddha's research methodology, updated October 2026.
How much does The Approved Movers cost?
The Approved Movers does not publish standard hourly rates or flat-fee pricing publicly. Movers in Columbus charge an average of $133/hour, though rates vary by company. Quote pricing depends on home size, distance, packing services, and time of year. To get an accurate estimate, request a quote directly or use moveBuddha's cost calculator below.
For typical Ohio moving costs across all home sizes and service types, see our Ohio moving cost guide.
Estimated for a typical 2-3 bedroom Ohio move
$954 – $2,242
How does The Approved Movers compare to other Columbus movers?
The Approved Movers ranks alongside the top full-service movers in Columbus on moveBuddha's editorial scoring. The table below compares ratings, positive review rates, and years in business across the top Columbus movers.
| Company | Our rating | Positive reviews | BBB | Quote |
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4.8 |
95% | A+ | ||
4.66 |
93% | A+ | ||
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4.62 |
91% | A+ | ||
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4.56 |
96% | A+ | ||
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4.56 |
94% | A+ | ||
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4.58 |
94% | A+ | ||
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4.58 |
96% | A+ | ||
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4.56 |
89% | A+ | ||
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4.44 |
91% | F | ||
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4.5 |
85% | A+ |
Final verdict: The Approved Movers
The Approved Movers earns a 3.3/5 moveBuddha score, backed by 89% positive customer reviews across 104 verified reviews. The Approved Movers has built a reputation for quick response times and quick moving process, making it worth a look for your Ohio move.
All ratings reflect moveBuddha's analysis updated October 2026, based on independent research and verified customer reviews.
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FAQs about The Approved Movers
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How does The Approved Movers' review score compare to other Ohio movers?
The Approved Movers earns 89% positive customer reviews across 104 verified customer reviews. Its composite moveBuddha score is 3.3/5. That's below the 92% average among Columbus movers, and below the 90% Ohio average.
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