Best Movers Near Athol, MA (2026 Reviews)
Five College Movers is Athol's top-rated local mover on moveBuddha, earning a 4.5/5 , followed by College Bound Movers at 4.7/5. moveBuddha scored 14 movers based in Athol out of 106 reviewed across Massachusetts, drawing on 90 verified customer reviews across Massachusetts.
Local movers in Athol charge by the hour. The MA average is $101/hour for a 2-person crew. Use the moveBuddha moving cost calculator to get a fast cost baseline before you collect quotes.
How do Athol moving companies compare?
Athol's 14 reviewed moving companies are ranked by moveBuddha score, a composite of verified customer reviews, BBB rating, and proximity to Athol, with a market average of 4.33/5, drawing on 90 verified customer reviews across Massachusetts. The ranked list above also includes movers that serve Athol from nearby locations, so scores reflect performance across the full local service area, not just companies with a Athol address.
Proximity to Athol is a ranking factor, so a mover ranked higher on the list may have a lower score than one ranked below. A nearby company can outrank a higher-scored mover based further out. Each company's positive review rate and BBB rating are included so you can compare quality and reputation side by side.
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What are the top-rated moving companies in Athol?
Five College Movers is Athol's top-rated moving company on moveBuddha, earning a 4.5/5, followed by College Bound Movers at 4.7/5.
Each review profile below covers pricing transparency, crew quality, and claims handling, the 3 factors most predictive of move-day outcome, alongside each company's BBB grade, years in business, and positive review rate.
moveBuddha scored 14 Athol movers drawing on 90 verified customer reviews across Massachusetts, with a market average score of 4.33/5. Rankings include movers based in Athol and those serving the area from nearby locations. Proximity is a ranking factor, so a mover's position in the list below does not always correspond directly to its score.
- Five College Movers: 4.5 out of 5 stars
- College Bound Movers: 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Fresh Start-The Moving Crew: 4.56 out of 5 stars
- McGriff Trucking LLC: 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Town to Town Movers, Inc.: 4.48 out of 5 stars
- Fitton Moving & Storage Inc: 4.3 out of 5 stars
- Gallo Moving & Storage, LLC: 4.64 out of 5 stars
- JTR Enterprises LLC: 4.42 out of 5 stars
- Trend Moving & Storage: 4.64 out of 5 stars
- Ideal Movers & Storage, Inc.: 4.26 out of 5 stars
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Five College Movers has been in business for 17 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Five College Movers has about 97% positive reviews across roughly 215 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.2.
Quote accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Five College Movers, and Five College Movers makes deposit expectations clear upfront. Discounts may be available for groups like seniors.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Five College Movers emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"The team at Five College Movers was professional and friendly throughout the whole process, from booking to moving to follow-up. I would recommend 100%."
"Our move couldn’t have gone better. The movers figured it out & got everything in. Professional, knowledgeable & thoughtful. Highly recommended!"
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. College Bound Movers has been in business for 34 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and estate moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. College Bound Movers has about 80% positive reviews across roughly 284 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.6.
Quote accuracy 4.2
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from College Bound Movers, and College Bound Movers makes deposit expectations clear upfront.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. College Bound Movers emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Fantastic moving experience! EZ, Jahlen, and Frank were professional, efficient, and handled everything with great care. They worked quickly while ensuring all of our belongings arrived safely. Highly recommend this team for anyone in need of reliable movers!"
"Prompt and quick with no damage to property. The three young men who moved us where very friendly and took great care of our items. They broke down our bed frames and reassembled them without issue. They stayed within the quoted budget as well."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Fresh Start-The Moving Crew has been in business for 14 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 4.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Fresh Start-The Moving Crew has about 98% positive reviews across roughly 253 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.5.
Quote accuracy 4.0
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Fresh Start-The Moving Crew, and Fresh Start-The Moving Crew makes deposit expectations clear upfront.
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Fresh Start-The Moving Crew emphasizes clear communication, careful handling, and visibility during transit through shipment tracking.
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"Fresh Start crew moved us into our new house with professionalism and extra care, not a scratch on anything! Friendly, upbeat, and hardworking. Highly recommend!"
"They finished earlier than the quoted job was slated to take. I HIGHLY recommend the professional, experienced team at Fresh Start Moving Crew."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. McGriff Trucking LLC has been in business for 6 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 4.6
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. McGriff Trucking LLC has about 100% positive reviews across roughly 232 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.3.
Quote accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from McGriff Trucking LLC.
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. McGriff Trucking LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Highly recommend! Very professional. Took great care of our belongings."
"They worked within my budget. Prompt, courteous and June and Al were amazing! 5 stars plus!"
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 4.7
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Town to Town Movers, Inc. has been in business for 30 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. Town to Town Movers, Inc. has about 85% positive reviews across roughly 244 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.3.
Quote accuracy 4.0
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Town to Town Movers, Inc., and Town to Town Movers, Inc. makes deposit expectations clear upfront.
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Town to Town Movers, Inc. emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Excellent company to work with from beginning to end. Mike and his crew skillfully completed a complicated move well under the estimated time. It could not have gone more smoothly. 5 star service!"
"Town To Town and their crew of movers were great! Very detail oriented, kind and considerate of our time and situation...because moving is tough!"
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Fitton Moving & Storage Inc has been in business for 36 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like interstate moving and intrastate moving.
Review quality 3.8
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Fitton Moving & Storage Inc has about 71% positive reviews across roughly 49 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.1.
Quote accuracy 4.0
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Fitton Moving & Storage Inc.
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Fitton Moving & Storage Inc emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"The movers are always efficient, careful, hard working and friendly. Great rates compared to other companies. Can’t recommend them enough!"
"Everyone (Dave, Maggie, Cam, Shaquille) were wonderful to work with. We will be recommending them to everyone we know."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Gallo Moving & Storage, LLC has been in business for 19 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like international moving and interstate moving.
Review quality 4.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Gallo Moving & Storage, LLC has about 91% positive reviews across roughly 194 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.9.
Quote accuracy 4.2
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Gallo Moving & Storage, LLC.
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Gallo Moving & Storage, LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling, and visibility during transit through shipment tracking.
Recent reviews
"The crew at Gallo Movers were the best!! They helped with multiple moves for my house and for my parents’ new house. Seriously the best moving experience I’ve ever had."
"Very quick and effective with the move both loading everything from our old house and putting everything in the appropriate location in our new house. I would highly recommend them."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. JTR Enterprises LLC has been in business for 12 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 4.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. JTR Enterprises LLC has about 97% positive reviews across roughly 235 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.8.
Quote accuracy 4.2
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from JTR Enterprises LLC.
Customer service 4.1
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. JTR Enterprises LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Logan and his guys are the best! Great communication, handled everything with care, and were very quick even with heavy items moved upstairs. Would highly recommend!"
"The entire team was professional, careful, and efficient while moving us out of our 3rd story apartment and into our new house. There is NO REASON to NOT choose JTR over any of the other companies."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Trend Moving & Storage has been in business for 8 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 4.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Trend Moving & Storage has about 97% positive reviews across roughly 297 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.7.
Quote accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Trend Moving & Storage.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Trend Moving & Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"The most courteous and professional group of movers. They were fast, efficient and cared about every single item they picked up and loaded onto their trucks! ...We had the best moving experience and appreciate your hard work!"
"From start to finish the most professional, friendly, responsive crew we could have chosen. Their quote to move us was spot on, the moving crew took great care with our items and communication was top notch. Highly recommended!"
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Ideal Movers & Storage, Inc. has been in business for 28 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like small-scale moving and interstate moving.
Review quality 3.8
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Ideal Movers & Storage, Inc. has about 91% positive reviews across roughly 23 total reviews.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Ideal Movers & Storage, Inc..
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Ideal Movers & Storage, Inc. emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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Ideal Movers sent two movers to load everything up and get it into our new home. They were on time, incredibly efficient, and truly a pleasure. They packed the truck professionally, handled our belongings with care, and I would absolutely recommend them!
The crew of five with two trucks worked carefully and without ceasing - including dealing with a grand piano! They unloaded into two large storage units and stacked those spaces in a thoughtful way in which we can still access items should we need them.
Which Athol movers offer specialty services?
Specialty moving services are not standard across every Athol mover. Based on moveBuddha's review of 14 Athol moving companies, here is what is available, how common each service is in this market, and which movers lead each category:
- Piano moving: 11 of 14 Athol movers (78.57%) offer it, vs. 72.52% nationally. Five College Movers (4.5/5) is Athol's top-rated piano mover.
- Antique handling: 6 of 14 Athol movers (42.86%) offer it, vs. 46.24% nationally. Five College Movers (4.5/5) rates highest for antique care in Athol.
- Art packing: 7 of 14 Athol movers (50.0%) offer it, vs. 45.76% nationally. Five College Movers (4.5/5) rates highest for art packing in Athol.
- Climate-controlled storage: 5 of 14 Athol movers (35.71%) offer it, vs. 33.2% nationally. College Bound Movers (4.7/5) is Athol's top-rated provider.
- Fragile-only packing: 1 of 14 Athol movers (7.14%) offer it, vs. 23.83% nationally. College Bound Movers (4.7/5) rates highest for fragile-only packing in Athol.
How much does piano moving cost in Athol?
Piano moving is available from 11 of 14 Athol movers (78.57%), compared to 72.52% nationally. Five College Movers leads Athol piano movers with a 4.5/5 moveBuddha score, followed by College Bound Movers at 4.7/5. A standalone piano move in Athol typically costs $896 to $3,920, depending on instrument type.
| Piano moving in Athol | Details |
|---|---|
| Athol movers offering this | 11 of 14 (78.57%) |
| National average | 72.52% |
| Top-rated Athol piano movers | Five College Movers, College Bound Movers |
| Upright piano | $896 to $1,680 |
| Baby grand piano | $1,344 to $2,800 |
| Grand piano | $2,016 to $3,920 |
Upright pianos weigh 400 to 800 lbs. Grand pianos exceed 1,200 lbs. Trained crews use piano boards, straps, and padded blankets to prevent structural damage that standard moving equipment cannot safely manage. Bundling a piano into a household move with full-service movers is usually cheaper than hiring a piano-only carrier.
How much does antique handling cost in Athol?
Antique handling is available from 6 of 14 Athol movers (42.86%), compared to 46.24% nationally. Five College Movers (4.5/5) and College Bound Movers (4.7/5) rate highest for antique care in Athol. Adding antique handling to a household move adds $1,120 to $2,800 to the total cost.
| Antique handling in Athol | Details |
|---|---|
| Athol movers offering this | 6 of 14 (42.86%) |
| National average | 46.24% |
| Top-rated Athol antique movers | Five College Movers, College Bound Movers |
| Added cost to a household move | $1,120 to $2,800 |
| Per-piece handling fee | $56 to $560 |
| Custom crating per item | $168 to $224 |
Custom crating and acid-free padding protect pieces that standard released-value coverage at $0.60/lb cannot adequately cover. A 50-lb antique valued at $5,000 receives only $30 under default protection, making full-value coverage the standard choice for heirloom and high-value items.
How much does art packing cost in Athol?
Art packing is available from 7 of 14 Athol movers (50.0%), compared to 45.76% nationally. Five College Movers (4.5/5) and College Bound Movers (4.7/5) rate highest for art packing in Athol. Per-piece art handling in Athol runs $56 to $560, with custom crates adding $168 to $224 per item.
| Art packing in Athol | Details |
|---|---|
| Athol movers offering this | 7 of 14 (50.0%) |
| National average | 45.76% |
| Top-rated Athol art movers | Five College Movers, College Bound Movers |
| Per-piece handling fee | $56 to $560 |
| Custom crating per item | $168 to $224 |
Archival materials and custom crates prevent UV exposure, humidity damage, and impact fractures that standard moving blankets cannot guard against for framed artwork and sculpture. Confirm the mover has direct experience with similar media before booking.
How much does climate-controlled storage cost in Athol?
Climate-controlled storage is available from 5 of 14 Athol movers (35.71%), compared to 33.2% nationally. College Bound Movers (4.7/5) and McGriff Trucking LLC (4.5/5) rate highest for climate-controlled storage in Athol. Storage-in-transit runs about $0.50 per cubic foot per month, putting a 1-bedroom load (about 514 cu ft) at roughly $288/month in Athol.
| Climate-controlled storage in Athol | Details |
|---|---|
| Athol movers offering this | 5 of 14 (35.71%) |
| National average | 33.2% |
| Top-rated Athol providers | College Bound Movers, McGriff Trucking LLC |
| Storage-in-transit rate | About $0.50 per cubic foot per month |
| 1-bedroom monthly estimate (~514 cu ft) | $288 |
Climate-controlled units regulate both temperature and humidity, preventing warping, cracking, and mold in wood furniture, vinyl records, and electronics that temperature-only storage cannot protect. This matters most for storage gaps longer than 30 days or for moves that span seasonal humidity swings.
How much does fragile-only packing cost in Athol?
Fragile-only packing is available from 1 of 14 Athol movers (7.14%), compared to 23.83% nationally. College Bound Movers (4.7/5) and Fresh Start-The Moving Crew (4.56/5) rate highest for fragile-only packing in Athol. Full professional packing runs $0.15 to $0.21 per pound; fragile-only packing covers dishes, glassware, mirrors, and lamps at a fraction of that total.
| Fragile-only packing in Athol | Details |
|---|---|
| Athol movers offering this | 1 of 14 (7.14%) |
| National average | 23.83% |
| Top-rated Athol providers | College Bound Movers, Fresh Start-The Moving Crew |
| Full professional packing rate | $0.15 to $0.21 per pound |
Fragile-only packing targets dishes, glassware, mirrors, and lamps without a full-service packing contract. Limiting professional packing to breakables keeps total packing cost down while covering the items most likely to break in transit.
What is the top-rated moving company in Athol?
Safe Responsible Movers (4.38/5 on moveBuddha) is the highest-rated moving company in Athol, drawing on 90 verified customer reviews across Massachusetts. The Athol market averages 4.33/5 across 14 reviewed companies. Use the moveBuddha moving cost calculator to get a cost baseline before collecting quotes.
Frequently asked questions: moving in Athol, MA
How much do movers cost in Athol, MA?
Local movers in Athol, MA charge by the hour. The MA average is $101/hour for a 2-person crew. Athol's top-rated mover is Safe Responsible Movers, earning a 4.38/5 on moveBuddha, drawing on 90 verified customer reviews across Massachusetts.
Key cost factors for a Athol move, based on moveBuddha's review data:
- Access fees: stairs, elevators, long carries, and shuttle service each add $75-$500+ when the truck can't load directly. Get these costs itemized in your estimate before signing.
- Deposit requirement: 21.0% of Athol movers require a deposit to hold your move date. Confirm refund terms before paying.
- Full valuation coverage: 36.0% of Athol movers (5.0 companies) offer it. The default released-value protection covers only $0.60 per pound. Full valuation coverage costs extra and covers replacement value.
- Hours on-site: local moves bill by the clock. Home size, floor access, elevator waits, and how much packing work the crew handles are the primary time drivers.
- Long-distance pricing: moves leaving Athol across state lines are priced by shipment weight and mileage, not hourly. 79.0% of Athol movers (11.0 companies) handle interstate moves. Fuel surcharges on long-distance moves typically add 8%-15% to transportation charges.
- Packing services: 100.0% of Athol movers (14.0 companies) offer full packing, and 93.0% supply packing materials. Professional packing adds $0.15-$0.21 per pound on average.
DIY options like a rental truck or moving container reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving, based on moveBuddha's analysis. Use the moving cost calculator to get a market-specific baseline before collecting quotes.
What do full-service movers in Athol include, and what costs extra?
A standard full-service move in Athol, MA includes loading, transport, and unloading. Basic furniture padding and simple disassembly/reassembly for bed frames and standard furniture pieces are included in the base rate. Packing, valuation upgrades, storage, crating, and specialty-item handling are add-ons billed separately. The table below shows what Athol movers offer and what each add-on typically costs, based on moveBuddha's review data.
| Add-on service | % of Athol movers | Typical cost impact |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | 100.0% (14.0 companies) | +$0.15-$0.21 per pound on average |
| Packing materials | 93.0% | Priced per box or kit; confirm before booking |
| Storage | 93.0% | ~$0.50 per cubic foot per month; a 1-bedroom (~514 cu ft) runs ~$288/month |
| Full valuation coverage | 36.0% (5.0 companies) | 1%-2% of declared shipment value (~$300-$600 on a $30,000 shipment); default released-value protection pays only $0.60/lb |
| Crating (fragile/high-value items) | 71.0% (10.0 companies) | $150-$200 per item for antiques and artwork; $150-$400 for oversized pieces (safes, sectionals, appliances) |
| Labor-only (load/unload, no transport) | 50.0% (7.0 companies) | Hourly rate only; no truck or transport charge |
| Access fees (stairs, elevator, long carry, shuttle) | Situational | $75-$500+ when the truck can't load directly; shuttle service adds $0.08-$0.12 per pound with minimums starting around $200 |
Every add-on above requires written confirmation before booking. A binding estimate locks the final price. A non-binding estimate can change based on actual weight or time. See the hidden and unexpected moving costs guide for a full breakdown of what to request in writing.
Do movers in Athol offer senior, military, or other discounts?
Athol movers are tracked across 6 discount categories by moveBuddha, drawing on 90 verified customer reviews across Massachusetts. The table below lists each discount type available from at least 1 Athol mover, the percentage and count of companies offering it, and which specific movers to ask. Discount types with 0 confirmed Athol movers are excluded. MA state averages appear where city-level data is unavailable.
| Discount type | % of Athol movers | # of movers | Athol movers offering it | Data source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | 7.0% | 1.0 | Five College Movers | Athol |
Ask each mover whether the discount applies to your specific move date, what proof of eligibility is required, and whether it stacks with seasonal pricing or off-peak rates. Discounts are not automatically applied. Request them at the quote stage, before signing.
How we chose the best moving companies in Athol
moveBuddha's moving analyst team evaluated 106 Massachusetts moving companies using a five-factor weighted scoring system: customer satisfaction (40%), dispute resolution (20%), industry reputation (15%), online reputation (15%), and service options (10%).
That scoring system draws on moveBuddha's dataset of 1,000+ live price points and research across 4,500+ movers nationwide, so you're getting recommendations built on real market data, not just review aggregation
- Customer satisfaction (40%): The company consistently completes moves on time, communicates proactively, and delivers within the estimated cost. These factors matter most when hiring a mover.
- Dispute resolution (20%): Problems happen in every industry. We reward companies that take clear ownership of issues and make genuine, documented efforts to resolve them.
- Industry reputation (15%): The company holds standing in professional moving organizations and participates in industry oversight, which signals accountability beyond customer reviews alone.
- Online reputation (15%): The company maintains accurate, up-to-date information online and responds promptly and professionally to customer inquiries and complaints.
- Service options (10%): We favor companies that offer full packing, storage, specialty item handling, and expedited delivery. These services matter on a complex move.
Read our complete moving company rating methodology for the full scoring breakdown.