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Down Home Residential Services review 2026 (High Point, NC)

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Down Home Residential Services is a High Point, NC mover ranked #224 of 254 movers in North Carolina with a 3.30/5 rating.

100% of Down Home Residential Services' 3 verified customer reviews are positive. Ratings reflect moveBuddha’s independent analysis of customer reviews and FMCSA records.

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How Down Home Residential Services measures up

Down Home Residential Services ranks #224 out of 254 movers in North Carolina with a moveBuddha Score of 3.30 out of 5.

  • moveBuddha Score

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    The moveBuddha Score is a single 0–5 rating that combines everything we know about a mover, so you can compare companies without cross-referencing a dozen review sites.

    It weighs customer service, quote accuracy, review quality, industry experience, website quality, brand strength, and ratings from Google, Yelp, and the Better Business Bureau.

    It is not a paid placement. Partners and non-partners are scored the same way.

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Is Down Home Residential Services moveBuddha Certified?

Down Home Residential Services 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. Down Home Residential Services 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 Down Home Residential Services?

Out of 3 verified reviews, 100% of customers left a positive review about Down Home Residential Services in High Point, NC. 0% of reviews are negative. Down Home Residential Services has a 9% higher positive review percentage than the average North Carolina moving company (100% vs the North Carolina state average of 91%).

  • Positive100%(3)

Based on 3 reviews across Google, Yelp, and other review sites.

What positive reviewers say

  • “Thank you for making our move the easiest one ever! Professional, extremely thorough, and very affordable. Best decision we’ve made! If we ever move again, Down Home Moving and Relocation will be our first call.”

    dawn hendricksVerified ReviewerGoogle
  • “Best and most affordable moving experience i every had!! quick safe and reliable highly recommend these guys for your next move they go to any state for the right price give them guys a call asap…”

    sway boogieVerified ReviewerGoogle
  • “I've worked with these young men twice now and both times they did an excellent job.”

    Dominick AnileVerified ReviewerGoogle

Down Home Residential Services

3.30High Point, NC

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What services does Down Home Residential Services offer?

Down Home Residential Services is a full-service local and long-distance mover in High Point, NC, listing 5 services on moveBuddha, including packing materials.

Services offered

Is Down Home Residential Services licensed and insured?

moveBuddha holds no federal licensing record for Down Home Residential Services in High Point, NC. 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 Down Home Residential Services 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 Down Home Residential Services cost?

Down Home Residential Services lists an hourly rate of $120, below the North Carolina average of $125/hr. At that rate, a studio or 1-bedroom move (3–5 hours with 2 movers) would come to about $350–$600. Larger homes need more movers and hours: totals from similar movers typically run $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 North Carolina moving companies similar to Down Home Residential Services typically bill the amounts below using a $125/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

Down Home Residential Services offers interstate moves, which are typically priced by weight and distance. Ranges below reflect totals from similar full-service North Carolina 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 Down Home Residential Services offer?

Accepts
No credit cards
Deposit
Not listed, so ask

Down Home Residential Services does not list any accepted payment methods on moveBuddha. Confirm how they take payment before moving day. Deposit policies vary by mover, so ask whether one is required when you request a quote.

How Down Home Residential Services compares with other local movers

With a moveBuddha score of 3.30 out of 5, Down Home Residential Services trails the five top-rated movers in the High Point area, 1.14 points behind All My Sons Moving & Storage. Down Home Residential Services's score rests on 3 reviews, fewer than any of the five. Where Down Home Residential Services falls behind is quote accuracy, with the lowest quote accuracy score in the group.

The five highest-scoring nearby movers, by moveBuddha score.

#MoverScoreReviews
1American Moving & Hauling, Inc.Winston-Salem4.661,473
2College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingGreensboro4.58778
3Excel Moving and StorageGreensboro4.52250
4Mustang Moving LLCGreensboro4.50739
5All My Sons Moving & StorageGreensboro4.442,443
6Down Home Residential ServicesThis mover · ranks #63.303

How does Down Home Residential Services compare to other North Carolina movers?

  • moveBuddha score#224 of 254(worse than average)

    3.30vs 3.81 avg

    Down Home Residential Services scores 3.30, below the North Carolina average of 3.81, and ranks #224 of 254 North Carolina movers.

  • Positive reviews#23 of 254(better than average)

    100%vs 91% avg

    Down Home Residential Services has 100% positive reviews, above the North Carolina average of 91%, and ranks #23 of 254 North Carolina movers.

  • Negative reviews#15 of 254(better than average)

    0%vs 8% avg

    Down Home Residential Services has 0% negative reviews, below the North Carolina average of 8%, and ranks #15 of 254 North Carolina movers. A lower percentage is better.

  • Reviews analyzed#245 of 254(worse than average)

    3vs 371 avg

    Down Home Residential Services has 3 reviews analyzed, below the North Carolina average of 371, and ranks #245 of 254 North Carolina movers.

MetricThis moverNorth Carolina avg
moveBuddha score#224 of 254 in North Carolina3.303.81
Positive reviews#23 of 254 in North Carolina100%91%
Negative reviewsLower is better#15 of 254 in North Carolina0%8%
Reviews analyzed#245 of 254 in North Carolina3371

Compared with 254 North Carolina movers with moveBuddha profiles. Rank #1 is the best in North Carolina.

Down Home Residential Services

3.30High Point, NC

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Final verdict: Down Home Residential Services

Down Home Residential Services earns a 3.30/5 moveBuddha Score and ranks #224 among North Carolina movers, with 100% positive feedback across 3 customer reviews.

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.

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

Read the full scoring methodology

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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