Best Movers Near Bowling Green, KY (2026 Reviews)
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The Fireman Moving Co. is Bowling Green's top-rated local mover on moveBuddha, earning a 4.28/5 , followed by Soky Movers, LLC at 4.26/5. moveBuddha scored 3 movers based in Bowling Green out of 28 reviewed across Kentucky, drawing on 26 verified customer reviews across Kentucky.
Local movers in Bowling Green charge by the hour. The KY average is $90/hour for a 2-person crew. Use the moveBuddha moving cost calculator to get a fast cost baseline before you collect quotes.
How do Bowling Green moving companies compare?
Bowling Green's 3 reviewed moving companies are ranked by moveBuddha score, a composite of verified customer reviews, BBB rating, and proximity to Bowling Green, with a market average of 4.17/5, drawing on 26 verified customer reviews across Kentucky. The ranked list above also includes movers that serve Bowling Green from nearby locations, so scores reflect performance across the full local service area, not just companies with a Bowling Green address.
Proximity to Bowling Green 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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4.28 |
78% | D- | ||
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4.26 |
92% | A+ | ||
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4.66 |
90% | A- | ||
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4.56 |
94% | A+ | ||
3.98 |
99% | N/A | ||
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4.64 |
95% | A+ | ||
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4.52 |
N/A | A+ | ||
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4.64 |
73% | A+ | ||
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4.5 |
47% | A | ||
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4.5 |
68% | A+ |
What are the top-rated moving companies in Bowling Green?
The Fireman Moving Co. is Bowling Green's top-rated moving company on moveBuddha, earning a 4.28/5, followed by Soky Movers, LLC at 4.26/5.
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 Bowling Green movers drawing on 26 verified customer reviews across Kentucky, with a market average score of 4.17/5. Rankings include movers based in Bowling Green 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.
- The Fireman Moving Co.: 4.28 out of 5 stars
- Soky Movers, LLC: 4.26 out of 5 stars
- 6th Man Movers: 4.66 out of 5 stars
- Tri-Star Moving: 4.56 out of 5 stars
- BG Home Movers: 3.98 out of 5 stars
- Good Guys Moving & Delivery : 4.64 out of 5 stars
- Motivated Movers, Inc.: 4.52 out of 5 stars
- College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving: 4.64 out of 5 stars
- All My Sons Moving & Storage: 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Coleman Worldwide Moving: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. The Fireman Moving Co. has been in business for 17 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like international moving and interstate moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. The Fireman Moving Co. has about 78% positive reviews across roughly 101 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.4.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from The Fireman Moving Co..
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. The Fireman Moving Co. emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Our movers were very friendly and efficient. They took great care of our belongings. I felt secure with the fact they loaded our things up and drove across state lines, holding our things in their facilities over night and unloaded them the following morning. Would recommend to all friends and family."
"The absolute best moving company in Bowling Green. We have used them many times and they are always professional and get the job done efficiently and effectively."
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Friendly and approachable staff
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 4.1
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Soky Movers, LLC has been in business for 5 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. Soky Movers, LLC has about 92% positive reviews across roughly 119 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 1.0.
Quote accuracy 4.0
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Soky Movers, LLC, and Soky Movers, LLC makes deposit expectations clear upfront.
Customer service 4.7
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Soky Movers, LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"We could not have had a better experience with this move! Logan and Robert were by far the best! Professional, hard working and efficient. We highly recommend them!"
"Unusual circumstances required a quick instate move – using only the phone and website – it was EASY. The SOKY Team is efficient, responsive, professional and polite. Highly recommend SOKY Movers."
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. 6th Man Movers has been in business for 16 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 5.0
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. 6th Man Movers has about 90% positive reviews across roughly 483 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 6th Man Movers.
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. 6th Man Movers emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Had the easiest time moving thanks to 6th Man Movers. Dylan & David did an excellent job wrapping all my furniture and transferring it safely to a new apartment across town along with many boxes. They were professional and so efficient."
"Cole and Mack were the best movers! Efficient, conversive, and most of all, kind! Second time using 6th Man and they are my preferred movers!"
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Tri-Star Moving has been in business for 7 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and estate moving.
Review quality 4.3
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Tri-Star Moving has about 94% positive reviews across roughly 235 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.5.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Tri-Star Moving.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Tri-Star Moving emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"I have moved 20 times through 8 States. This company is at the top! Polite, careful, wrapped everything well, no dings. Highly recommend and will definitely use them again!"
"Very efficiently moved us, beating the estimate. Reasonably priced, polite, and couldn't have asked for better service."
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 4.4
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. BG Home Movers 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 3.8
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. BG Home Movers has about 99% positive reviews across roughly 141 total reviews.
Quote accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from BG Home Movers.
Customer service 4.1
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. BG Home Movers emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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The movers were efficient and knowledgeable and polite. I would definitely recommend them!
BG Home Movers were on time, disassembled the things needed and reassembled at the new house. They were very professional and everything arrived in perfect condition!
Professional and polite staff
Careful handling
Efficient service
Quick moving process
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Good Guys Moving & Delivery has been in business for 13 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. Good Guys Moving & Delivery has about 95% positive reviews across roughly 37 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.8.
Quote accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Good Guys Moving & Delivery .
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Good Guys Moving & Delivery emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"The guys were fast, efficient, and careful with my belongings. Finished under budget and very professional. Will use them again!"
"Brandon and team were prompt, efficient, friendly, and everything arrived in one piece. Highly recommend!"
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Motivated Movers, Inc. has been in business for 11 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. Motivated Movers, Inc. has roughly 40 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.7.
Quote accuracy 4.2
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Motivated Movers, Inc.. Discounts may be available for groups like students.
Customer service 4.7
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Motivated Movers, Inc. emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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Efficient service
Professional and polite staff
Careful handling
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving has been in business for 14 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 73% positive reviews across roughly 334 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.8.
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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"These movers are great! I've hired them twice now and they are efficient, fast, and affordable! Highly recommend college hunks to anyone needing to move in the Nashville area."
"They arrived on time, super friendly and worked efficiently. Within a couple of hours the house was cleaned out of all the stuff we had to get rid of and was just one simple call!"
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. All My Sons Moving & Storage has been in business for 27 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like small-scale moving and international moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. All My Sons Moving & Storage has about 47% positive reviews across roughly 456 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 1.6.
Quote accuracy 3.8
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from All My Sons Moving & Storage, and All My Sons Moving & Storage makes deposit expectations clear upfront.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. All My Sons Moving & Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Brandon and Devin were incredibly friendly, efficient, and helpful with my move, even with the less than favorable weather. Can't recommend or thank them enough!"
"I had a great experience using this company. Brandon, Devin and Ant were extremely polite, professional, knowledgeable and efficient. They made my move effortless."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Coleman Worldwide Moving has been in business for 112 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like international moving and interstate moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Coleman Worldwide Moving has about 68% positive reviews across roughly 189 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.1.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Coleman Worldwide Moving.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Coleman Worldwide Moving emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Robert and his team were phenomenal. Their speed, care, and professionalism were unmatched. They made a normally stressful process very easy! Special items were carefully addressed. Our driver was on time and helpful."
"From the initial quote with Jim and follow up from Jamie our moving coordinator to the efficient, careful and kind moving team...we are very happy with the experience."
Which Bowling Green movers offer specialty services?
Specialty moving services are not standard across every Bowling Green mover. Based on moveBuddha's review of 3 Bowling Green moving companies, here is what is available, how common each service is in this market, and which movers lead each category:
- Piano moving: 3 of 3 Bowling Green movers (100.0%) offer it, vs. 72.52% nationally. The Fireman Moving Co. (4.28/5) is Bowling Green's top-rated piano mover.
- Antique handling: 3 of 3 Bowling Green movers (100.0%) offer it, vs. 46.24% nationally. The Fireman Moving Co. (4.28/5) rates highest for antique care in Bowling Green.
- Art packing: 3 of 3 Bowling Green movers (100.0%) offer it, vs. 45.76% nationally. The Fireman Moving Co. (4.28/5) rates highest for art packing in Bowling Green.
How much does piano moving cost in Bowling Green?
Piano moving is available from 3 of 3 Bowling Green movers (100.0%), compared to 72.52% nationally. The Fireman Moving Co. leads Bowling Green piano movers with a 4.28/5 moveBuddha score, followed by Soky Movers, LLC at 4.26/5. A standalone piano move in Bowling Green typically costs $680 to $2,975, depending on instrument type.
| Piano moving in Bowling Green | Details |
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| Bowling Green movers offering this | 3 of 3 (100.0%) |
| National average | 72.52% |
| Top-rated Bowling Green piano movers | The Fireman Moving Co., Soky Movers, LLC |
| Upright piano | $680 to $1,275 |
| Baby grand piano | $1,020 to $2,125 |
| Grand piano | $1,530 to $2,975 |
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 Bowling Green?
Antique handling is available from 3 of 3 Bowling Green movers (100.0%), compared to 46.24% nationally. The Fireman Moving Co. (4.28/5) and Soky Movers, LLC (4.26/5) rate highest for antique care in Bowling Green. Adding antique handling to a household move adds $850 to $2,125 to the total cost.
| Antique handling in Bowling Green | Details |
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| Bowling Green movers offering this | 3 of 3 (100.0%) |
| National average | 46.24% |
| Top-rated Bowling Green antique movers | The Fireman Moving Co., Soky Movers, LLC |
| Added cost to a household move | $850 to $2,125 |
| Per-piece handling fee | $43 to $425 |
| Custom crating per item | $128 to $170 |
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 Bowling Green?
Art packing is available from 3 of 3 Bowling Green movers (100.0%), compared to 45.76% nationally. The Fireman Moving Co. (4.28/5) and Soky Movers, LLC (4.26/5) rate highest for art packing in Bowling Green. Per-piece art handling in Bowling Green runs $43 to $425, with custom crates adding $128 to $170 per item.
| Art packing in Bowling Green | Details |
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| Bowling Green movers offering this | 3 of 3 (100.0%) |
| National average | 45.76% |
| Top-rated Bowling Green art movers | The Fireman Moving Co., Soky Movers, LLC |
| Per-piece handling fee | $43 to $425 |
| Custom crating per item | $128 to $170 |
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.
What is the top-rated moving company in Bowling Green?
The Fireman Moving Co. (4.28/5 on moveBuddha) is the highest-rated moving company in Bowling Green, drawing on 26 verified customer reviews across Kentucky. The Bowling Green market averages 4.17/5 across 3 reviewed companies. Use the moveBuddha moving cost calculator to get a cost baseline before collecting quotes.
Frequently asked questions: moving in Bowling Green, KY
How much do movers cost in Bowling Green, KY?
Local movers in Bowling Green, KY charge by the hour. The KY average is $90/hour for a 2-person crew. Bowling Green's top-rated mover is The Fireman Moving Co., earning a 4.28/5 on moveBuddha, drawing on 26 verified customer reviews across Kentucky.
Key cost factors for a Bowling Green 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: 33.0% of Bowling Green movers require a deposit to hold your move date. Confirm refund terms before paying.
- Full valuation coverage: available from select Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green across state lines are priced by shipment weight and mileage, not hourly. 100.0% of Bowling Green movers (3.0 companies) handle interstate moves. Fuel surcharges on long-distance moves typically add 8%-15% to transportation charges.
- Packing services: 100.0% of Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green include, and what costs extra?
A standard full-service move in Bowling Green, KY 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 Bowling Green movers offer and what each add-on typically costs, based on moveBuddha's review data.
| Add-on service | % of Bowling Green 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 |
| Storage | 33.0% | ~$0.50 per cubic foot per month; a 1-bedroom (~514 cu ft) runs ~$218/month |
| Crating (fragile/high-value items) | 100.0% (3.0 companies) | $150-$200 per item for antiques and artwork; $150-$400 for oversized pieces (safes, sectionals, appliances) |
| Labor-only (load/unload, no transport) | 33.0% (1.0 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 Bowling Green offer senior, military, or other discounts?
moveBuddha found no confirmed senior, military, AAA, student, teacher, or law enforcement discounts among the Bowling Green movers in its database. That does not mean discounts are unavailable. Ask each mover directly at the quote stage, since some companies offer unpublished rates for eligible groups. Confirm any discount in writing before signing.
How we chose the best moving companies in Bowling Green
moveBuddha's moving analyst team evaluated 28 Kentucky 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.
