The Most Common Moving Company Complaints
Long delivery times, poor communication, and damage are among the most common complaints when hiring professional movers.
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Ryan Carrigan is the co-founder of moveBuddha and a leading voice in the moving industry, helping hundreds of thousands of Americans make smarter, safer relocation decisions each year. With more than a decade of experience analyzing moving companies, pricing trends, and industry regulations, Ryan brings hands-on industry knowledge and data-driven insight to every guide and review. His research has been featured in Forbes, Consumer Reports, The New York Times, and NBC News.
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Long delivery times, poor communication, and damage are among the most common complaints when hiring professional movers.
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As told to moveBuddha Christopher moved from Wilmington, North Carolina, to Lexington, Kentucky, in June 2022 for a work relocation, a 633-mile move covering a 900-square-foot home with six rooms. After comparing two quotes, he hired Mayzlin Relocation. His original quote was $6,686, but his North Carolina to Kentucky move ultimately cost $9,000. This is […]
“How do I file a damage claim with a moving company?” is one of the last questions you want to ask. Moving is time-consuming and stressful enough without adding damaged belongings to the mix. To file a damage claim, you’ll need to document any missing or damaged items and contact the moving company to get […]
In September of 2022, Katie, her husband, and their toddler moved from Chicago to Durham, North Carolina.
As told to moveBuddha Chandra moved from Athens, Georgia, to Ithaca, New York, in spring 2022 to attend Cornell University, an 860-mile move covering a two-bedroom townhouse with about 4,000 pounds of household goods. After comparing 8 quotes, Chandra reserved Budget but was forced to rent from Penske at the last minute. Penske quoted $1,200, […]
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