A Friendly & Affordable Mover Review 2026 (Virginia Beach, VA)
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Reviews
91%
across 455 reviews
moveBuddha
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4.3/5
based on moveBuddha methodology
Years in
Business
28
founded 1998
FMCSA
Status
Active
A Friendly & Affordable Mover is a 4.3/5-rated Virginia full-service mover, operating since 1998 (28 years in business). A Friendly & Affordable Mover earns 91% positive reviews across 455 verified customer reviews. The company holds active FMCSA registration and operates 2 trucks. All ratings reflect moveBuddha's independent analysis.
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A Friendly & Affordable Mover at a glance
- Track record: 28 years in business with 91% positive customer reviews (455 verified reviews)
- Scale: 2 trucks operating across Virginia
- Industry experience: 4.14/5
- Customer service: 4.42/5
- Review quality: 4.16/5
- Quote accuracy: 4.34/5
A Friendly & Affordable Mover's services
- Full-service moving
- Packing & Unpacking
- Interstate moving
- Local (intrastate) moving
What this A Friendly & Affordable Mover review covers
Affordable rates
Flexibility
Consistency and follow-up
Respectful of property
Friendly and approachable staff
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Company stats
Read full reviewIndustry experience 4.1
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. A Friendly & Affordable Mover has been in business for 28 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like interstate moving and intrastate moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. A Friendly & Affordable Mover has about 91% positive reviews across roughly 455 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.4.
Quote accuracy 4.3
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from A Friendly & Affordable Mover. Discounts may be available for groups like military.
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. A Friendly & Affordable Mover emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
Recent reviews
Dan was exceptional at coming in person and giving us a price that was very reasonable and most importantly within our budget. His friendliness and knowledge made any questions and explanations very easy.
The office (Hanna) was friendly, professional, and very helpful, despite multiple changes. The crew led by Hector was efficient, and respectful of me, the last minute changes, and the furniture.
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What do customers say about A Friendly & Affordable Mover?
A Friendly & Affordable Mover pulls in 91% positive reviews out of 455 verified ratings from multiple platforms, 9% negative, and 1% neutral.
What customers like most about A Friendly & Affordable Mover
- Affordable rates: Many reviewers found A Friendly & Affordable Mover to be more budget-friendly than competitors without sacrificing quality.
- Flexibility: Clients liked that A Friendly & Affordable Mover was willing to adjust schedules or accommodate last-minute changes.
- Consistency and follow-up: Reviewers liked that A Friendly & Affordable Mover stayed in touch before and after the move to ensure everything went smoothly.
- Respectful of property: Customers appreciated how carefully A Friendly & Affordable Mover's team maneuvered furniture through tight spaces without damaging walls or floors.
- Friendly and approachable staff: Many customers felt at ease working with the courteous and personable team at A Friendly & Affordable Mover.
Most common complaints about A Friendly & Affordable Mover
- Damage to items: Some customers reported that items were damaged during packing or loading.
- Unprofessional behavior: Complaints included movers using foul language, showing up late, or acting inappropriately.
- Misplaced or lost items: In some cases, belongings went missing or were delivered to the wrong location.
Did you move with A Friendly & Affordable Mover? Tell us how it went.
Leave a ReviewPositive A Friendly & Affordable Mover Reviews
Lisa Escobar, Google
Dan was exceptional at coming in person and giving us a price that was very reasonable and most importantly within our budget. His friendliness and knowledge made any questions and explanations very easy.
Kearse59 Kearse, Google
The office (Hanna) was friendly, professional, and very helpful, despite multiple changes. The crew led by Hector was efficient, and respectful of me, the last minute changes, and the furniture.
Brian Bare, Google
Great communication and move went exactly as promised. Very respectful and efficient.
Negative A Friendly & Affordable Mover Reviews
Peggy Glover, Google
After the local move, damage to a King mattress was discovered-the very first night. It took several attempts at email, texting, and calling to get a response; an on-site inspection was denied.
Damilola Sparling, Google
They tried to leave before finishing the job. They broke an antique furniture, chipped my marble tables, and did a bad job putting furniture back together. Everything is falling apart.
Abby Hotchkiss, Google
They left 1/2 of my items behind. They damaged the landscaping, broke one planter, and lost our key. I had to call multiple times before they sent help.
Neutral A Friendly & Affordable Mover Reviews
Jess C, Google
To start with the positives, they were all friendly, and managed to fit a three bedroom home into the POD. After they left, I noticed damaged furniture, bent books, and breakable things not wrapped.
Yelp
The movers were super efficient, polite, friendly, careful with my stuff, and completed my unload within 2 hours. The office staff was unhelpful and downright surly.
Yelp
The first move was fast, polite, and damage-free. The second was slow, sloppy, and below expectations, with items placed in the wrong rooms and poor handling of large furniture.
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Is A Friendly & Affordable Mover licensed & insured?
Yes. A Friendly & Affordable Mover is FMCSA-registered and active, operating under the legal name JAWCS LLC. The company runs 2 trucks. moveBuddha verifies all licensing data directly against FMCSA records.
| Credential | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|
| FMCSA registration | Active | 05/07/2026 |
| Fleet size | 2 power units | 05/07/2026 |
In addition to filing tariffs and complying with insurance, bond, and highway safety requirements, all intrastate moving companies in Virginia must have a certificate from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VaDMV). You can verify A Friendly & Affordable Mover's active status on the Virginia licensed movers database.
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How moveBuddha rated A Friendly & Affordable Mover
A Friendly & Affordable Mover earns a 4.3/5 composite rating based on moveBuddha's editorial rating categories. That's above the 3.7/5 average among Virginia Beach movers. moveBuddha's research team rates each category independently, and each one measures a different aspect of mover quality.
| Rating category | A Friendly & Affordable Mover | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Industry experience | 4.14/5 | Years in operation, fleet size & locations |
| Review quality | 4.16/5 | Volume & sentiment of customer reviews |
| Customer service | 4.42/5 | Communication clarity & crew professionalism |
| Quote accuracy | 4.34/5 | Estimate vs. final invoice on sample moves |
| Google reviews | 4/5 | Google Business Profile rating & review volume |
| Yelp reviews | 5/5 | Yelp rating & review volume |
| BBB | 4.78/5 | The company's BBB letter grade (A–F) & complaint resolution history (translated to a corresponding numerical score) |
| Brand | 4/5 | Market presence & industry recognition |
Our summary of A Friendly & Affordable Mover
Affordable long-distance help, flexible scheduling: Feedback from 455 reviews is 91% positive. Customers praise fair pricing, clear communication, fast respectful crews, careful packing, and smooth local, long-distance, storage, and specialty moves, though a few report damage. Some reviewers flag late arrivals, slow work, surprise charges, and poor claims follow-up.
Ratings based on moveBuddha's research methodology, updated November 2026.
How much does A Friendly & Affordable Mover cost?
A Friendly & Affordable Mover does not publish standard hourly rates or flat-fee pricing publicly. Movers in Virginia Beach charge an average of $143/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 Virginia moving costs across all home sizes and service types, see our Virginia moving cost guide.
Estimated for a typical 2-3 bedroom Virginia move
$954 – $2,169
How does A Friendly & Affordable Mover compare to other Virginia Beach movers?
A Friendly & Affordable Mover ranks alongside the top full-service movers in Virginia Beach on moveBuddha's editorial scoring. The table below compares ratings, positive review rates, and years in business across the top Virginia Beach movers.
| Company | Our rating | Positive reviews | BBB | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4.52 |
88% | A+ | ||
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4.52 |
89% | A+ | ||
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4.56 |
96% | A+ | ||
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4.42 |
74% | A+ | ||
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4.5 |
87% | A | ||
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4.3 |
91% | A+ | ||
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4.42 |
37% | A+ | ||
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4.38 |
96% | C+ | ||
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4.22 |
48% | F | ||
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4.36 |
93% | F |
How A Friendly & Affordable Mover's ratings compare to other Virginia Beach movers
A Friendly & Affordable Mover earns a higher-than-average Yelp rating (3.4/5) across the 60 movers analyzed in Virginia Beach, which carry an average Yelp rating of 2.6/5.
| Avg. Yelp Score | Total # of Movers | |
|---|---|---|
| A Friendly & Affordable Mover | 3.4/5 | -- |
| Virginia Beach movers | 2.6/5 | 60 movers |
| Virginia movers | 3.3/5 | 262 movers |
Final verdict: A Friendly & Affordable Mover
A Friendly & Affordable Mover earns a 4.3/5 moveBuddha score, backed by 91% positive customer reviews across 455 verified reviews. Over 28 years in business and 2 trucks operating across Virginia, A Friendly & Affordable Mover has built a reputation for affordable rates and flexibility, making it worth a look for your Virginia move.
All ratings reflect moveBuddha's analysis updated November 2026, based on independent research and verified customer reviews.
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FAQs about A Friendly & Affordable Mover
What services does A Friendly & Affordable Mover offer?
A Friendly & Affordable Mover is a full-service mover operating in Virginia. The company operates 2 trucks. Confirm specific services like packing, storage, and specialty item handling directly when requesting a quote.
How long has A Friendly & Affordable Mover been in business?
A Friendly & Affordable Mover has been in business for 28 years, founded in 1998. The company is FMCSA-registered and active.
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