Palmer Moving Services Review 2026 (Warren, MI)
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83%
across 321 reviews
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4.4/5
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Years in
Business
116
founded 1910
FMCSA
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Active
Palmer Moving Services is a 4.4/5-rated Michigan full-service mover, operating since 1910 (116 years in business). Palmer Moving Services earns 83% positive reviews across 321 verified customer reviews. The company holds active FMCSA registration and operates 25 trucks. All ratings reflect moveBuddha's independent analysis.
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Palmer Moving Services at a glance
- Track record: 116 years in business with 83% positive customer reviews (321 verified reviews)
- Scale: 25 trucks operating across Michigan
- Industry experience: 5/5
- Customer service: 4.42/5
- Review quality: 4.16/5
- Quote accuracy: 3.96/5
Palmer Moving Services' services
- Full-service moving
- Packing & Unpacking
- Interstate moving
- Local (intrastate) moving
- International moving
- Storage: Offered by 57% of Detroit movers (60% nationally)
- Piano moving: A specialty offered by 39% of Detroit movers (40% nationally)
What this Palmer Moving Services review covers
Consistency and follow-up
Good communication
Friendly and approachable staff
Professional and polite staff
Careful handling
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Company stats
Read full reviewIndustry experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Palmer Moving Services has been in business for 116 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. Palmer Moving Services has about 83% positive reviews across roughly 321 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.1.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Palmer Moving Services.
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Palmer Moving Services emphasizes clear communication, careful handling, and visibility during transit through shipment tracking.
Recent reviews
From setting up the initial consultation to moving day, Palmer was on top of things and kept in touch. Movers showed up on time, were very professional and took excellent care of our items.
Scott, Shondra, and the rest of the team were very professional and communicative through the whole process. Pick up and drop off occurred exactly when they said they would. Nothing was damaged.
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What do customers say about Palmer Moving Services?
Palmer Moving Services pulls in 83% positive reviews out of 321 verified ratings from multiple platforms, 13% negative, and 4% neutral.
What customers like most about Palmer Moving Services
- Consistency and follow-up: Reviewers liked that Palmer Moving Services stayed in touch before and after the move to ensure everything went smoothly.
- Good communication: Reviewers frequently mention clear, consistent updates from Palmer Moving Services throughout the moving process.
- Friendly and approachable staff: Many customers felt at ease working with the courteous and personable team at Palmer Moving Services.
- Professional and polite staff: Customers say the Palmer Moving Services's crews and service representatives handled their move professionally and were friendly and helpful throughout the move.
- Careful handling: Belongings are treated with caution, and many customers report zero damage thanks to Palmer Moving Services's attention to detail.
Most common complaints about Palmer Moving Services
- Damage to items: Some customers reported that items were damaged during packing or loading.
- Delayed arrival or delivery: Several reviewers experienced frustrating delays either on moving day or with final delivery.
- Misplaced or lost items: In some cases, belongings went missing or were delivered to the wrong location.
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Leave a ReviewPositive Palmer Moving Services Reviews
Yelp
From setting up the initial consultation to moving day, Palmer was on top of things and kept in touch. Movers showed up on time, were very professional and took excellent care of our items.
Yelp
Scott, Shondra, and the rest of the team were very professional and communicative through the whole process. Pick up and drop off occurred exactly when they said they would. Nothing was damaged.
Madison Still, Google
They were friendly, prompt and extremely careful with our delicate belongings. When our moving date was unexpectedly pushed up, they were able to figure out a solution within just a few days.
Negative Palmer Moving Services Reviews
Yelp
Most of my furniture arrived damaged and dirty. My coordinator failed to arrange basic details, and agents called the night before because they had the wrong address. I strongly recommend staying far away.
Yelp
Many of our belongings were delivered two weeks late. Multiple fragile items were broken or damaged, and many phone calls went unanswered or unreturned.
Dhaatri Kuchipudi, Google
We are missing 3-4 items and boxes, and half the delivered items were damaged. The move manager was unresponsive, while tracking and reimbursement through Atlas were very slow.
Neutral Palmer Moving Services Reviews
Sarah Torres, Google
The crews had no complaints, but poor coordination led to a $2,400 unexpected shuttle charge and confusion about the delivery date. Missing items were later reimbursed.
John shenberger, Google
The arrival estimate was a week off, and a third-party company lost furniture hardware and failed to reconnect items. Palmer fixed the issue after I complained.
B and Double Ps, Google
The mover was 2.5 hours late at pickup and delivery and broke a few things, but everyone was nice and the shipment arrived.
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Is Palmer Moving Services licensed & insured?
Yes. Palmer Moving Services is FMCSA-registered and active, operating under the legal name PALMER MOVING & STORAGE COMPANY. The company runs 25 trucks. moveBuddha verifies all licensing data directly against FMCSA records.
| Credential | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|
| FMCSA registration | Active | 09/07/2026 |
| Fleet size | 25 power units | 09/07/2026 |
| Van line affiliation | Affiliated with a national van line | Nov 2026 |
The agency regulating local and intrastate household goods movers in Michigan is the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). State regulation and oversight activities include commercial vehicle registration and safety compliance, review of published tariff rates, licensing, and consumer protection efforts. You can verify Palmer Moving Services' active status on the Michigan licensed movers database.
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How moveBuddha rated Palmer Moving Services
Palmer Moving Services earns a 4.4/5 composite rating based on moveBuddha's editorial rating categories. That's above the 3.8/5 average among Detroit movers. moveBuddha's research team rates each category independently, and each one measures a different aspect of mover quality.
| Rating category | Palmer Moving Services | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Industry experience | 5/5 | Years in operation, fleet size & locations |
| Review quality | 4.16/5 | Volume & sentiment of customer reviews |
| Customer service | 4.42/5 | Communication clarity & crew professionalism |
| Quote accuracy | 3.96/5 | Estimate vs. final invoice on sample moves |
| Google reviews | 4.5/5 | Google Business Profile rating & review volume |
| Yelp reviews | 5/5 | Yelp rating & review volume |
| BBB | 4.78/5 | The company's BBB letter grade (A–F) & complaint resolution history (translated to a corresponding numerical score) |
| Brand | 5/5 | Market presence & industry recognition |
Our summary of Palmer Moving Services
Repeat business, long-haul reach: Feedback from 321 reviews is 83% positive. Customers praise courteous, hardworking crews, careful handling with some reports of damage or missing items, and efficient moves. Some reviewers flag delayed deliveries, unexpected charges, and slow responses when resolving claims.
Ratings based on moveBuddha's research methodology, updated November 2026.
How much does Palmer Moving Services cost?
Palmer Moving Services does not publish standard hourly rates or flat-fee pricing publicly. Movers in Detroit charge an average of $101/hour, though rates vary by company. Quote pricing depends on home size, distance, packing services, and time of year. To get an accurate estimate, request a quote directly or use moveBuddha's cost calculator below.
For typical Michigan moving costs across all home sizes and service types, see our Michigan moving cost guide.
Estimated for a typical 2-3 bedroom Michigan move
$1,161 – $2,630
How does Palmer Moving Services compare to other Detroit movers?
Palmer Moving Services ranks alongside the top full-service movers in Detroit on moveBuddha's editorial scoring. The table below compares ratings, positive review rates, and years in business across the top Detroit movers.
| Company | Our rating | Positive reviews | BBB | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4.58 |
96% | A+ | ||
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4.48 |
95% | A+ | ||
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4.5 |
81% | A+ | ||
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4.4 |
83% | A+ | ||
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4.48 |
91% | A+ | ||
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4.36 |
85% | A+ | ||
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4.42 |
86% | A+ | ||
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4.38 |
94% | A+ | ||
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4.3 |
94% | B | ||
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4.34 |
81% | A+ |
How Palmer Moving Services' ratings compare to other Detroit movers
Palmer Moving Services' Yelp rating (3.1/5) is in line with the average across the 88 movers analyzed in Detroit, which carry an average Yelp rating of 3.5/5.
| Avg. Yelp Score | Total # of Movers | |
|---|---|---|
| Palmer Moving Services | 3.1/5 | -- |
| Detroit movers | 3.5/5 | 88 movers |
| Michigan movers | 3.6/5 | 151 movers |
Final verdict: Palmer Moving Services
Palmer Moving Services earns a 4.4/5 moveBuddha score, backed by 83% positive customer reviews across 321 verified reviews. Over 116 years in business and 25 trucks operating across Michigan, Palmer Moving Services has built a reputation for consistency and follow-up and good communication, making it worth a look for your Michigan move.
Best for:
- Customers who value working with an established mover with long-standing industry experience
All ratings reflect moveBuddha's analysis updated November 2026, based on independent research and verified customer reviews.
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FAQs about Palmer Moving Services
Why is Palmer Moving Services' Yelp rating lower than other sources?
Palmer Moving Services' 3.1/5 Yelp rating across 38 reviews differs from its scores on other platforms due to Yelp's review-filtering algorithm. Yelp filters out a high share of positive reviews from smaller-volume businesses, particularly those that don't advertise. Cross-referencing reviews from multiple sources gives a more complete picture of mover quality.
How long has Palmer Moving Services been in business?
Palmer Moving Services has been in business for 116 years, founded in 1910. The company is FMCSA-registered and active.
Does Palmer Moving Services offer piano moving?
Yes, Palmer Moving Services offers piano moving. That's a specialty only 39% of Detroit movers provide, compared to 40% nationally.
How does Palmer Moving Services' review score compare to other Michigan movers?
Palmer Moving Services earns 83% positive customer reviews across 321 verified customer reviews. Its composite moveBuddha score is 4.4/5. That's below the 91% average among Detroit movers, and below the 91% Michigan average.
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