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Sea Island Moving & Storage review 2026 (Savannah, GA)

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Sea Island Moving & Storage is a Savannah, GA mover ranked #6 of 6 Savannah movers and #122 of 217 in Georgia with a 3.36/5 rating.

77% of Sea Island Moving & Storage's 22 verified customer reviews are positive. Customers most often praise its friendly and approachable staff, while the most common complaint involves damage to items. Ratings reflect moveBuddha’s independent analysis of customer reviews and FMCSA records.

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How Sea Island Moving & Storage measures up

Sea Island Moving & Storage ranks #122 out of 217 movers in Georgia with a moveBuddha Score of 3.36 out of 5.

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Is Sea Island Moving & Storage moveBuddha Certified?

Sea Island Moving & Storage 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. Sea Island Moving & Storage 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 Sea Island Moving & Storage?

Out of 22 verified reviews, 77% of customers left a positive review about Sea Island Moving & Storage in Savannah, GA. 22.7% of reviews are negative. Sea Island Moving & Storage has a 10% lower positive review percentage than the average Georgia moving company (77% vs the Georgia state average of 87%).

  • Positive77.3%(17)
  • Negative22.7%(5)

Based on 22 reviews across Google, Yelp, and other review sites.

What customers like about Sea Island Moving & Storage

  • Friendly and approachable staff

    Many customers felt at ease working with the courteous and personable team at Sea Island Moving & Storage.

  • Careful handling

    Belongings are treated with caution, and many customers report zero damage thanks to Sea Island Moving & Storage's attention to detail.

  • Efficient service

    Many customers praise Sea Island Moving & Storage for completing moves smoothly and with minimal downtime.

  • Professional and polite staff

    Customers say the Sea Island Moving & Storage's crews and service representatives handled their move professionally and were friendly and helpful throughout the move.

  • Helpful movers

    Movers were more than just muscle—they offered guidance and went above and beyond to assist customers.

What positive reviewers say

  • “As a military family, we’ve had nothing but wonderful experiences with this moving company. They made our move incredibly smooth and hassle-free, and everything was packed with great care and security.”

    IsaakVerified ReviewerGoogle
  • “Highly recommend!! Brenda was very friendly and helpful when I called. The moving crew was efficient, moved each piece with care and pleasant.”

    Wendy KicklighterVerified ReviewerGoogle
  • “We were thrilled with the job they did for us. They were very efficient, professional, pleasant...they made the move easy and fun!”

    Caroline BantaVerified ReviewerGoogle
  • “Phenomenal family run business! Their front desk lady is an absolute pleasure to work with too-always so happy and helpful!”

    Emma CloranVerified ReviewerGoogle

Most common complaints about Sea Island Moving & Storage

  • Damage to items

    Some customers reported that items were damaged during packing or loading.

  • Poor packing quality

    Subpar packing techniques by Sea Island Moving & Storage led to crushed boxes or damaged goods for some clients.

What negative reviewers say

  • “The crew arrived late, only sent two movers, and left a significant amount of my belongings behind because they didn’t have enough time to pack everything properly. Boxes were mislabeled or not labeled at all.”

    Jahmeel GravesVerified ReviewerGoogle
  • “Sea Island Bonded Storage damaged a large portion of my shipment (over $30,000 paid out). Blatant disregard for securing items. Packed axe in box with antique mirror. Ripped bookshelf in half and delivered half. Destroyed both washer and dryer.”

    chris LVerified ReviewerGoogle
  • “We got to our new home and started to unpack our things only to find that things were just thrown in boxes and most of them were broken.”

    Aleashia BiceVerified ReviewerGoogle
  • “Multiple damages and lost/missing items. Company unorganized and not given requested billing paperwork. Multiple damages with improper or NO packing, especially antiques and many missing or partial items.”

    Lisa M.Verified ReviewerYelp

Sea Island Moving & Storage

3.36Savannah, GA

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What services does Sea Island Moving & Storage offer?

Sea Island Moving & Storage handles local moves, long-distance moves, and international moves from Savannah, GA, with services including packing, fragile-only packing, and custom crating.

Services offered

Is Sea Island Moving & Storage licensed and insured?

moveBuddha holds no federal licensing record for Sea Island Moving & Storage in Savannah, GA. 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 Sea Island Moving & Storage 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 Sea Island Moving & Storage cost?

Sea Island Moving & Storage does not publish hourly rates or flat fees publicly. Based on moveBuddha's data on moving companies operating in Georgia, you can expect to pay approximately $120/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. Long-distance (500-1,000 mi) 2-3 bedroom moves from similar movers typically run $4,500–$7,500.

What similar movers typically bill for a local move

Full-service Georgia moving companies similar to Sea Island Moving & Storage typically bill the amounts below using a $120/hr rate for a 2-person crew and scaling up for larger homes that need more movers and hours.

Typical local move totals from similar movers
Home sizeTypical totalTime and crew
Studio / 1 bedroom$400–$7503–5 hours, 2 movers
2-3 bedrooms$850–$1,7505–8 hours, 2–3 movers
4+ bedrooms$1,700–$3,4008–12 hours, 3–4 movers

What similar movers typically bill for a long-distance move

Sea Island Moving & Storage offers interstate moves, which are typically priced by weight and distance. Ranges below reflect totals from similar full-service Georgia moving companies.

Typical long-distance move totals from similar movers
Home sizeDistanceTypical total
2-3 bedrooms500–1,000 mi$4,500–$7,500
4+ bedrooms500–1,000 mi$7,000–$11,500

What payment options and discounts does Sea Island Moving & Storage offer?

Accepts
Credit Cards
Deposit
Not listed, so ask

Sea Island Moving & Storage accepts credit cards. Deposit policies vary by mover, so ask whether one is required when you request a quote.

How Sea Island Moving & Storage compares with the top 5 Savannah movers

With a moveBuddha score of 3.36 out of 5, Sea Island Moving & Storage trails the five top-scoring Savannah movers, 0.86 points behind Nilson Van & Storage. Sea Island Moving & Storage's score rests on 22 reviews, fewer than any of the five. Where Sea Island Moving & Storage falls behind is review quality, with the lowest review quality score in the group.

The five highest-scoring local movers near Savannah, by moveBuddha score.

#MoverScoreReviews
1TWO MEN AND A TRUCKPooler4.52591
2College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingPooler4.36556
3All My Sons Moving & StorageSavannah4.302,226
4W P and L Moving SolutionsSavannah4.2831
5Nilson Van & StorageSavannah4.2277
6Sea Island Moving & StorageThis mover · ranks #63.3622

How does Sea Island Moving & Storage compare to other Georgia movers?

  • moveBuddha score#122 of 217(worse than average)

    3.36vs 3.72 avg

    Sea Island Moving & Storage scores 3.36, below the Georgia average of 3.72, and ranks #122 of 217 Georgia movers.

  • Positive reviews#167 of 217(worse than average)

    77%vs 87% avg

    Sea Island Moving & Storage has 77% positive reviews, below the Georgia average of 87%, and ranks #167 of 217 Georgia movers.

  • Negative reviews#175 of 217(worse than average)

    23%vs 12% avg

    Sea Island Moving & Storage has 23% negative reviews, above the Georgia average of 12%, and ranks #175 of 217 Georgia movers. A lower percentage is better.

  • Reviews analyzed#168 of 217(worse than average)

    22vs 355 avg

    Sea Island Moving & Storage has 22 reviews analyzed, below the Georgia average of 355, and ranks #168 of 217 Georgia movers.

MetricThis moverGeorgia avg
moveBuddha score#122 of 217 in Georgia3.363.72
Positive reviews#167 of 217 in Georgia77%87%
Negative reviewsLower is better#175 of 217 in Georgia23%12%
Reviews analyzed#168 of 217 in Georgia22355

Compared with 217 Georgia movers with moveBuddha profiles. Rank #1 is the best in Georgia.

Sea Island Moving & Storage

3.36Savannah, GA

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Final verdict: Sea Island Moving & Storage

Sea Island Moving & Storage earns a 3.36/5 moveBuddha Score and ranks #6 among Savannah movers, with 77% positive feedback across 22 customer reviews.

Customers consistently praise its friendly and approachable staff and careful handling. It is best for customers prioritizing crew professionalism, helpful crews, and reliable service experience.

The most common complaint is damage to items.

All ratings reflect moveBuddha's analysis updated October 2026, based on independent research and verified customer reviews.

Why moveBuddha?

  • 30%+Average savings

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  • $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.

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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

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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.

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