Best Movers Near St. Simons, GA (2026 Reviews)
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T&T Moving and Packing is St. Simons's top-rated local mover on moveBuddha, earning a 4.08/5 , followed by Driftwood Moving Company at 4.14/5. moveBuddha scored 3 movers based in St. Simons out of 85 reviewed across Georgia, drawing on 81 verified customer reviews across Georgia.
Local movers in St. Simons charge by the hour. The GA 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 St. Simons moving companies compare?
St. Simons's 3 reviewed moving companies are ranked by moveBuddha score, a composite of verified customer reviews, BBB rating, and proximity to St. Simons, with a market average of 3.96/5, drawing on 81 verified customer reviews across Georgia. The ranked list above also includes movers that serve St. Simons from nearby locations, so scores reflect performance across the full local service area, not just companies with a St. Simons address.
Proximity to St. Simons 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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92% | N/A | ||
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4.14 |
75% | A+ | ||
4.62 |
97% | A+ | ||
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4.5 |
84% | A+ | ||
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4.52 |
81% | F | ||
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4.42 |
75% | A+ | ||
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4.48 |
80% | A+ | ||
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4.36 |
85% | A | ||
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4.36 |
97% | N/A | ||
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4.38 |
91% | F |
What are the top-rated moving companies in St. Simons?
T&T Moving and Packing is St. Simons's top-rated moving company on moveBuddha, earning a 4.08/5, followed by Driftwood Moving Company at 4.14/5.
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 3 St. Simons movers drawing on 81 verified customer reviews across Georgia, with a market average score of 3.96/5. Rankings include movers based in St. Simons 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.
- T&T Moving and Packing: 4.08 out of 5 stars
- Driftwood Moving Company: 4.14 out of 5 stars
- Stewart Moving & Storage: 4.62 out of 5 stars
- Royal Moving and Storage: 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Baymeadows Movers: 4.52 out of 5 stars
- First Coast Movers: 4.42 out of 5 stars
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK: 4.48 out of 5 stars
- Jaguar Moving: 4.36 out of 5 stars
- Helping Hands Express Moving & Storage: 4.36 out of 5 stars
- College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving: 4.38 out of 5 stars
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 4.4
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. T&T Moving and Packing has been in business for many years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 3.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. T&T Moving and Packing has about 92% positive reviews across roughly 26 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 1.0.
Quote accuracy 4.6
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from T&T Moving and Packing. Discounts may be available for groups like military, seniors, teachers, students.
Customer service 3.8
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. T&T Moving and Packing emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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Professional team and impressive. Outstanding efforts while moving my furniture, careful, meticulous, thorough and great communication throughout the process. Price was reasonable. I highly recommend. Will use their service again.
I highly recommend this company. ALL of their staff are great, they always call back, always polite and professional. T & T helped keep me on track and were organized and non-stop.
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Driftwood Moving Company has been in business for 7 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 3.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Driftwood Moving Company has about 75% positive reviews across roughly 4 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.3.
Quote accuracy 4.2
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Driftwood Moving Company.
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Driftwood Moving Company emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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I have been very impressed with Driftwood moving. They made it work with our schedule and budget. I would recommend them to anyone that wants a company that cares and has the best pricing I have found.
This company moved us from Saint Simons Island to Peachtree City. We had no problems! They were courteous, communicated well, and moved our items with no damage! I would use them again..
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Stewart Moving & Storage has been in business for 31 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. Stewart Moving & Storage has about 97% positive reviews across roughly 234 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 Stewart Moving & Storage. Discounts may be available for groups like military.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Stewart Moving & Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Emmanuel and his crew were great. Arrived early, handled everything with respect, and had awesome attitudes. Even my dogs liked them. Total 5 stars!"
"The crew was very professional and respectful of my property. Cleaned up all packing materials and notified me of any damaged items. Good job & great experience."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Royal Moving and Storage has been in business for 41 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. Royal Moving and Storage has about 84% positive reviews across roughly 263 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 Royal Moving and Storage.
Customer service 4.7
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Royal Moving and Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"My moving team was amazing! Never stopped from the time they arrived. All of my furniture was covered and I had no damage. I've had the same team move me twice and would use them again."
"Royal Moving and Storage were really great! I needed them really quickly and they scheduled me in. John and Earnest were polite, fast and friendly. Delivered a very heavy piece carefully. Excellent service. Will use again."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Baymeadows Movers has been in business for 30 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. Baymeadows Movers has about 81% positive reviews across roughly 239 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.4.
Quote accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Baymeadows Movers.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Baymeadows Movers emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Team from initial call to final item moved was professional, on time, did the job in allotted time with no damage- everything we wanted. Thank you"
"The crew was on time, efficient, experienced, polite and didn't waste time. They assessed the move and got right to work. Highly recommend and will use again."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. First Coast Movers has been in business for 40 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. First Coast Movers has about 75% positive reviews across roughly 24 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 1.5.
Quote accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from First Coast Movers.
Customer service 4.1
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. First Coast Movers emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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The entire crew at First Coast moving was amazing. They communicated exceptionally well and handled our cargo without incident. Don and his crew can be definitely counted on to get it done right. Thanks Gents. Till next time.—Ron Harris, Google
Deni and Shawn did an incredible job today with our move. On time, moved quickly, very focused and efficient. Took great care to wrap furniture and handled with care. Highly recommend this company!—Mary Webb, Google
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has been in business for 37 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and interstate moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has about 80% positive reviews across roughly 244 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.7.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from TWO MEN AND A TRUCK.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"The crew was phenomenal! The guys were polite, efficient and handled our belongings with care and completed the job quickly. I would 100 percent use them again and would recommend them to anyone looking to book a moving company!"
"Best moving experience we’ve ever had! They crated our belongings so everything was protected. Very professional."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Jaguar Moving 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 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Jaguar Moving has about 85% positive reviews across roughly 369 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.6.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Jaguar Moving.
Customer service 4.7
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Jaguar Moving emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Fast and incredibly professional. So happy we chose their team for our move. Rome and Malik were awesome!"
"Rome, Gavin, Phillip, and Jak moved us today. One word, 'WOW!' These guys are so professional and take such great care during their work. We would highly recommend them to anyone."
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 4.7
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Helping Hands Express Moving & Storage has been in business for 8 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. Helping Hands Express Moving & Storage has about 97% positive reviews across roughly 233 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 5.0.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Helping Hands Express Moving & Storage.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Helping Hands Express Moving & Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Outstanding moving experience from start to finish. Movers were very professional and handled my items with the utmost care. Nothing was damaged (items or home). Would definitely recommend this place to others."
"Highly recommend this company for your move! The three guys were super friendly, professional and very efficient. Very affordable and competitive pricing. They showed up early and were more than ready to take on our move."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving has been in business for 6 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 Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving has about 91% positive reviews across roughly 238 total reviews.
Quote accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Absolutely five stars! The team showed up on time, in uniform, and ready to work. They were polite, respectful, and handled all of our belongings with great care. We really appreciated the constant updates throughout the move—it made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend!"
"Evan and Oliver were amazing today. They were very helpful and made sure my move was as smooth as possible with no damage to my property or both homes. I truly appreciate them. Also Brandi was a big help. I enjoyed this team so much."
Which St. Simons movers offer specialty services?
Specialty moving services are not standard across every St. Simons mover. Based on moveBuddha's review of 3 St. Simons moving companies, here is what is available, how common each service is in this market, and which movers lead each category:
- Piano moving: 1 of 3 St. Simons movers (33.33%) offer it, vs. 72.52% nationally. T&T Moving and Packing (4.08/5) is St. Simons's top-rated piano mover.
- Fragile-only packing: 2 of 3 St. Simons movers (66.67%) offer it, vs. 23.83% nationally. T&T Moving and Packing (4.08/5) rates highest for fragile-only packing in St. Simons.
How much does piano moving cost in St. Simons?
Piano moving is available from 1 of 3 St. Simons movers (33.33%), compared to 72.52% nationally. T&T Moving and Packing leads St. Simons piano movers with a 4.08/5 moveBuddha score, followed by Royal Moving and Storage at 4.5/5. A standalone piano move in St. Simons typically costs $728 to $3,185, depending on instrument type.
| Piano moving in St. Simons | Details |
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| St. Simons movers offering this | 1 of 3 (33.33%) |
| National average | 72.52% |
| Top-rated St. Simons piano movers | T&T Moving and Packing, Royal Moving and Storage |
| Upright piano | $728 to $1,365 |
| Baby grand piano | $1,092 to $2,275 |
| Grand piano | $1,638 to $3,185 |
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 fragile-only packing cost in St. Simons?
Fragile-only packing is available from 2 of 3 St. Simons movers (66.67%), compared to 23.83% nationally. T&T Moving and Packing (4.08/5) and Driftwood Moving Company (4.14/5) rate highest for fragile-only packing in St. Simons. 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 St. Simons | Details |
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| St. Simons movers offering this | 2 of 3 (66.67%) |
| National average | 23.83% |
| Top-rated St. Simons providers | T&T Moving and Packing, Driftwood Moving Company |
| 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 St. Simons?
T&T Moving and Packing (4.08/5 on moveBuddha) is the highest-rated moving company in St. Simons, drawing on 81 verified customer reviews across Georgia. The St. Simons market averages 3.96/5 across 3 reviewed companies. Use the moveBuddha moving cost calculator to get a cost baseline before collecting quotes.
Frequently asked questions: moving in St. Simons, GA
How much do movers cost in St. Simons, GA?
Local movers in St. Simons, GA charge by the hour. The GA average is $101/hour for a 2-person crew. St. Simons's top-rated mover is T&T Moving and Packing, earning a 4.08/5 on moveBuddha, drawing on 81 verified customer reviews across Georgia.
Key cost factors for a St. Simons 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: many St. Simons movers require a deposit to secure your booking. Confirm refund terms before paying.
- Full valuation coverage: available from select St. Simons movers. 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 St. Simons across state lines are priced by shipment weight and mileage, not hourly. 67.0% of St. Simons movers (2.0 companies) handle interstate moves. Fuel surcharges on long-distance moves typically add 8%-15% to transportation charges.
- Packing services: 100.0% of St. Simons movers (3.0 companies) offer full packing, and 100.0% 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 St. Simons include, and what costs extra?
A standard full-service move in St. Simons, GA 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 St. Simons movers offer and what each add-on typically costs, based on moveBuddha's review data.
| Add-on service | % of St. Simons movers | Typical cost impact |
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| Full packing | 100.0% (3.0 companies) | +$0.15-$0.21 per pound on average |
| Packing materials | 100.0% | Priced per box or kit; confirm before booking |
| Labor-only (load/unload, no transport) | 100.0% (3.0 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 St. Simons offer senior, military, or other discounts?
St. Simons movers are tracked across 6 discount categories by moveBuddha, drawing on 81 verified customer reviews across Georgia. The table below lists each discount type available from at least 1 St. Simons mover, the percentage and count of companies offering it, and which specific movers to ask. Discount types with 0 confirmed St. Simons movers are excluded. GA state averages appear where city-level data is unavailable.
| Discount type | % of St. Simons movers | # of movers | St. Simons movers offering it | Data source |
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| Senior | 33.0% | 1.0 | T&T Moving and Packing | St. Simons |
| Military | 33.0% | 1.0 | T&T Moving and Packing, Stewart Moving & Storage | St. Simons |
| Student | 33.0% | 1.0 | T&T Moving and Packing | St. Simons |
| Teacher | 33.0% | 1.0 | T&T Moving and Packing | St. Simons |
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 St. Simons
moveBuddha's moving analyst team evaluated 85 Georgia 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.
