Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers review 2026 (Tampa, FL)
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Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers is a Tampa, FL mover ranked #25 of 25 Tampa movers and #530 of 798 in Florida with a 3.30/5 rating.
97% of Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers' 34 verified customer reviews are positive. Customers most often praise its consistency and follow-up. Ratings reflect moveBuddha’s independent analysis of customer reviews and FMCSA records.
How Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers measures up
Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers ranks #530 out of 798 movers in Florida with a moveBuddha Score of 3.30 out of 5.
What goes into our score
Each category is scored out of 5. The line shows the overall score of 3.30.
- Review quality
- 3.5
- Brand
- 3.0
- Website
- 3.0
- Customer service
- 3.0
- Industry experience
- 3.0
Is Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers moveBuddha Certified?
Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers is not moveBuddha Certified. Certified movers are licensed carriers vetted by moveBuddha and spot-checked every quarter. They meet higher standards for insurance, pricing transparency, and customer care.
With a Certified mover, moveBuddha does the vetting for you and provides added protection. Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers hasn't gone through that certification process, so it's important to check licensing, insurance, estimates, and claims policies yourself before booking.
What movebuddha certified movers offer
- Up to $1,000 in added move coverage*. Extra protection for eligible moves.
- Vetted for licensing and insurance**. We verify state-required insurance for local movers and liability and cargo coverage for interstate movers.
- Dedicated moveBuddha support. Help through the move process.
- Dispute mediation. moveBuddha steps in if issues arise.
Before you book, check:
- USDOT and MC numbers. Look up the license and complaint history on FMCSA's site.
- Insurance coverage. Ask for proof of liability and cargo insurance.
- A written estimate. Binding or not-to-exceed, with every fee listed.
- The claims process. Ask how damage claims are filed and how long they take.
* Added move coverage is not replacement-value insurance, or insurance, or an indemnity of any kind. About moveBuddha Certified
** Local movers must hold insurance that meets state requirements for local moves. Interstate movers must carry auto liability of at least $750,000, general liability of at least $1M, and motor truck cargo coverage at or above $5,000 per vehicle and $10,000 per occurrence.
What do customers say about Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers?
Out of 34 verified reviews, 97% of customers left a positive review about Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers in Tampa, FL. 0% of reviews are negative and 2.9% are neutral. Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers has a 7% higher positive review percentage than the average Florida moving company (97% vs the Florida state average of 90%).
- Positive97.1%(33)
- Neutral2.9%(1)
Based on 34 reviews across Google, Yelp, and other review sites.
What customers like about Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers
Consistency and follow-up
Reviewers liked that Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers stayed in touch before and after the move to ensure everything went smoothly.
Flexibility
Clients liked that Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers was willing to adjust schedules or accommodate last-minute changes.
Good communication
Reviewers frequently mention clear, consistent updates from Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers throughout the moving process.
Affordable rates
Many reviewers found Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers to be more budget-friendly than competitors without sacrificing quality.
Efficient service
Many customers praise Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers for completing moves smoothly and with minimal downtime.
What positive reviewers say
“Moving Ahead Services was always about 2 steps ahead of me. I like to call and confirm everything before I move, and they called 3 days before my move to confirm for me.”
Molly MurphyVerified ReviewerGoogle“They went above and beyond what I could have expected to find a driver on short notice and quite literally saved my family's move. The service from everyone involved was impeccable and the communication and flexibility were outstanding.”
Bryan O'LearyVerified ReviewerGoogle“Moving Ahead Services was on time , courteous, professional and very affordable.”
Douglas JennyVerified ReviewerGoogle“My experience with Moving Ahead Services could not have been any better. The folks at Moving Ahead were wonderful. They were helpful, polite, and patient with me since I kept changing my mind about what I wanted them to do.”
Craig FyfeVerified ReviewerGoogle“Excellent and professional the two man team was very polite, knowledgeable, expedient and skilled. Dispatcher was in contact with us both prior to the move and after.”
Kimo KaluhiokalaniVerified ReviewerGoogle
What mixed reviewers say
“They do not do local Tampa moves. Should be clarified on the website/listing.”
Aki KumarVerified ReviewerGoogle
Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers
3.30Tampa, FL
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Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers
3.30
Tampa, FL
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Is Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers licensed and insured?
moveBuddha holds no federal licensing record for Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers in Tampa, FL. That is not the same as the company being unlicensed. Movers operating only within one state are licensed by that state rather than by the FMCSA.
Insurance is a separate question, and one this profile cannot settle: moveBuddha does not receive carriers' insurance filings, so nothing here confirms what cover Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers holds. Ask for a certificate of insurance before you book.
- FMCSA safety rating
- Not ratedMost carriers are unrated. A rating is only assigned after a compliance review. It is not a failed one.
How much does Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers cost?
Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers does not publish hourly rates or flat fees publicly. Based on moveBuddha's data on moving companies operating in Florida, you can expect to pay approximately $141/hr. Total local-move costs from similar movers typically run $400–$750 for a studio or 1-bedroom, $850–$1,750 for a 2-3 bedroom, and $1,700–$3,400 for a 4+ bedroom home.
What similar movers typically bill for a local move
Full-service Florida moving companies similar to Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers typically bill the amounts below using a $141/hr rate for a 2-person crew and scaling up for larger homes that need more movers and hours.
| Home size | Typical total | Time and crew |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $400–$750 | 3–5 hours, 2 movers |
| 2-3 bedrooms | $850–$1,750 | 5–8 hours, 2–3 movers |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,700–$3,400 | 8–12 hours, 3–4 movers |
How Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers compares with the top 10 Tampa movers
With a moveBuddha score of 3.30 out of 5, Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers falls short of the top 10 Tampa moving companies, 1.18 points behind True Friends Moving Company. Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers's score rests on 34 reviews, fewer than any of the ten. Where Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers falls behind is quote accuracy, with the lowest quote accuracy score in the group.
The ten highest-scoring local movers near Tampa, by moveBuddha score.
| # | Mover | Score | Reviews | Yelp | BBB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Movers LLCTampa | 4.72 | 289 | 4.6 | 3.8 | A+ |
| 2 | Einstein Moving CompanyTampa | 4.70 | 675 | 5.0 | 4.7 | A+ |
| 3 | 2 College Brothers Moving and StorageTampa | 4.62 | 1,436 | 4.9 | 2.8 | A+ |
| 4 | Big Man's Moving Company, LLCTampa | 4.62 | 793 | 4.7 | 3.6 | A |
| 5 | Strong College Students MovingTampa | 4.56 | 382 | 4.7 | 3.3 | A+ |
| 6 | Brothers EZ MovingTampa | 4.52 | 550 | 4.7 | 3.4 | A+ |
| 7 | Coleman Worldwide MovingTampa | 4.50 | 524 | 4.4 | 1.2 | A+ |
| 8 | 3 Guys MovingTampa | 4.50 | 512 | 4.5 | 2.6 | A+ |
| 9 | College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingTampa | 4.50 | 370 | 4.8 | 2.8 | — |
| 10 | True Friends Moving CompanyThonotosassa | 4.48 | 191 | 4.8 | 4.5 | A+ |
| 11 | Moving Ahead Services - Tampa MoversThis mover · ranks #11 | 3.30 | 34 | — | — | — |
How does Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers compare to other Florida movers?
- moveBuddha score#530 of 798(worse than average)
3.30vs 3.63 avg
Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers scores 3.30, below the Florida average of 3.63, and ranks #530 of 798 Florida movers.
- Positive reviews#268 of 798(better than average)
97%vs 90% avg
Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers has 97% positive reviews, above the Florida average of 90%, and ranks #268 of 798 Florida movers.
- Negative reviews#94 of 798(better than average)
0%vs 9% avg
Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers has 0% negative reviews, below the Florida average of 9%, and ranks #94 of 798 Florida movers. A lower percentage is better.
- Reviews analyzed#583 of 798(worse than average)
34vs 323 avg
Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers has 34 reviews analyzed, below the Florida average of 323, and ranks #583 of 798 Florida movers.
| Metric | This moverMoving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers | Florida avg | Florida rank | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| moveBuddha score#530 of 798 in Florida | 3.30 | 3.63 | #530 of 798 | −0.33(worse than average) |
| Positive reviews#268 of 798 in Florida | 97% | 90% | #268 of 798 | +7 pts(better than average) |
| Negative reviewsLower is better#94 of 798 in Florida | 0% | 9% | #94 of 798 | −9 pts(better than average) |
| Reviews analyzed#583 of 798 in Florida | 34 | 323 | #583 of 798 | −289(worse than average) |
Compared with 798 Florida movers with moveBuddha profiles. Rank #1 is the best in Florida.
Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers
3.30Tampa, FL
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Save more than 30% on average
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Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers
3.30
Tampa, FL
Final verdict: Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers
Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers earns a 3.30/5 moveBuddha Score and ranks #25 among Tampa movers, with 97% positive feedback across 34 customer reviews.
Customers consistently praise its consistency and follow-up and flexibility. It is best for customers prioritizing strong communication, helpful crews, and reliable service experience.
All ratings reflect moveBuddha's analysis updated October 2026, based on independent research and verified customer reviews.
Why moveBuddha?
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Calculate your Florida moving cost - $1,000Added move coverage*
When you choose a moveBuddha Certified mover, you get $1,000 in added move coverage*, plus dedicated support throughout your move.
- 1-on-1Dispute mediation
If something goes wrong, moveBuddha provides dispute mediation with Certified movers to help resolve the issue and protect your move.
* Added move coverage is not replacement-value insurance, or insurance, or an indemnity of any kind.
Contact Moving Ahead Services - Tampa Movers
- Phone
- (877) 643-4044
- Website
- movingaheadservices.com
How we score moving companies
Every mover on moveBuddha is scored on the same six factors, weighted by how much each one changes a move.
- Quotes & payment optionsWeighs most
The heaviest factor, because price certainty is where moves go wrong. We reward estimates you can hold a mover to, and terms disclosed before you pay.
- Online reputationMajor factor
An objective read from third parties rather than from the mover. The Google rating for the company's headquarters sets the band; Trustpilot, BBB, and independent review sites are read alongside it.
- ServicesMajor factor
The range a mover can actually cover, scored across seven categories, with extra credit for the uncommon ones most companies hand off to a subcontractor.
- Customer supportSupporting factor
How easily you can reach a human, and how clearly the mover sets expectations before, during, and after the move. Verified against company documentation and direct outreach.
- Review feedbackSupporting factor
A company's share of positive customer feedback, converted straight to points, with no curve and no editorial adjustment.
- State availabilityMinor factor
The lightest factor, and deliberately so: wide coverage helps more readers reach a mover, but it says nothing about how good the move will be.
What the scores are built on
- 4,500+Moving companies analyzed
- 1M+Authenticated reviews
- 25+Independent data sources
- 1,000+Live price points a month
- $0Paid for a ranking
- MonthlyRefreshed and re-verified
Written by
Ryan CarriganCo-founder, moveBuddha
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.