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    4.4 (295 reviews)
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    This is today 11/15.  Two meters again.  Great job AK Movers-jerks.

    Unprofessional and inconsiderate - pictures attached. We live in the same community as Artak's huge moving trucks (always taking up 4-6 spots on Chapman Ave.) in the White Flint Station Condos. My family and I thought it was convenient since we live at WFS as well. We had a budget of $2-3500- moving just under 18 miles away. We were very curious of his pricing and thought it would be easier since his moving trucks are ALWAYS parked there. Now I wonder if he doesn't live here, why does his business moving trucks always park here?? Either way, easy money he blew. We call for a quote and led by stating we see his moving trucks at WFS condos and asked if he could provide his services but he was IMMEDIATELY defensive and asked why we are asking him about the parking - red flag, probably because he knows he's in the wrong. It is public street parking (paid but only free at night/weekends) but our WFS parking garage will be under construction from October+. Residents pay $123 a month from Montgomery County to park there. Artak's moving trucks are huge and take up so much space. Why not park further away where the PAYING residents, including the many ELDERLY folks I see park FAR away because of Artak's blind parking jobs. Winter is soon, are you going to keep parking like this?? I started to take pictures when I noticed the elderly folks who live at WFS condo walk ALL the way from the far side of the parking. There's a stretch of road with parking meter spots "behind" the shopping center of MOM's where the auto shops are - right between Chapman toward Randolph Rd - Artak should know EXACTLY where that is since he's a moving company. TL;DR Called for quote, got defensive over his invasive and crappy parking jobs in the neighborhood.

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    The good: The company was responsive and the movers worked quickly. The bad: The movers were over an hour late. My dining table and chairs sustained a lot of damage because they were moved unprotected even though furniture padding and protection was supposed to be included in the price. Price: $600 to move a studio apartment within a 10 mile radius + $40 tip Recommend: No

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    Omar S.

    Rude, Damaged Property, Combative. If you want to save a few bucks, get your property damaged, then get yelled at, please use AK. To the owners reply: this sums up how they treat customers. This is by far the most unprofessional company I've ever dealt with. Not only did they damage our property thoroughly, when I spoke to the owner, Art, he was beyond rude. He began yelling at me as he thought I was the building management company. When he realized I was the actual customer, he went from beyond rude to just rude and only yelled a little bit. After sending the requested detailed email of the move (highlighted below) and damages which the movers admitted to in person and via email reply (see attachment), Art and his mover Turan were extremely combative and unprofessional. Who yells at their customers? AK does. As someone who actually previously worked as a mover, I'm stunned at the level of unprofessionalism and lack of responsibility taken by this company. We were nothing but nice to them, got the movers parking at both locations, provided them with waters, didn't complain when the move took over an hour longer than they stated and remained calm/professional in our communication. Exactly what happened: They damaged the front door, front security door, the outer part of the staircase banister which has an empty living room next to it, scuff marks throughout the staircase and upstairs hallway, and put a hole the size of my hand in the hallway. The movers stated they were having issues moving the couch into the front door. Management called and provided this information to us. However, they called after the damage to the door was done. There was never a conversation about an issue with the hallway, just the front door. After the call, we informed the movers to remove the legs of the couch to ensure it would fit. The first piece of the couch, this was done after our instructions, and the couch fit and moved into the upstairs room without any issues to the upstairs hallway. Since the legs were not initially removed as they should have been, the movers caused damage to the front security door and the front door itself prior to the phone call from management and being verbally told by the movers. The second piece of the couch, the legs were not removed and caused further damage to the front door, front security door, and placed a large hole in the upstairs hallway due to the fact the legs of the second piece were not removed as requested. The second piece, the one that caused a hole in the upstairs hallway, did not have the legs removed until the hole was made. I did a walkthrough of the damages with one of the movers who was combative but agreed they caused the damage and informed me to contact the manager. I spoke with Art who indicated this was caused by our instructions which is not true as our instructions came after the damage to the front doors was already done and our instructions were clear: to remove the legs of the couch pieces. Again, there was never a conversation about the hallway and the hole in the hallway was caused by the second couch piece that did not have the legs removed as we instructed prior to moving this piece into the property. In addition to the damage, one of the movers, Turan, spent the majority of the move on his cell phone. The movers at one point even asked me to help with moving the couch from the living room up the stairs which I did not do as this is the paid-for service and had no right to be asked or participate in the moving of property. Save yourself from AK and use anyone else!

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    Prince Movers

    Prince Movers

    4.8
    (552 reviews)

    Wow. Amazing. These are the BEST movers that I've ever used. Jose, Manuel, Alessandro(?) and crew…read morewere extremely FAST and EFFICIENT!! They didn't waste any time and communicated every step of the way. Frankly, they made the IMPOSSIBLE very possible. I am amazed at how efficient they are. Moving is a very stressful endeavor a month out just getting things ready and they made it seamless. Quick, efficient and under budget... yes, under my budget. I won't name names of other movers I've used and paid 30% more for less results. I have a 15 monitor work station that I am very hesitant about anyone touching let alone moving, but these guys handled it like a breeze, especially during a rainy day on top of everything else. I don't usually write reviews, but when a company EXCEEDS my expectations, it's a duty to let others KNOW. I would want the same as well, especially with so many moving companies out there and nightmare stories. These guys are LEGIT and DESERVE their reputation as a TOP PLAYER in the moving business. Sorry for the duplicate review, found my actual account lol.

    We were moving within DC and I got quotes from Prince Movers, Mic's Moving, Bookstore Movers, and…read moreAll My Sons Moving. Prince Movers had the initial best rate and their hourly rate was great - far less than the other companies. Plus, they were able to move us on a Saturday. Our team was Carlos, Omar, Marvin, and Rafael. They showed up exactly on time, were polite, worked well together, and kept us fully informed of everything they were doing. One thing that was great is how they took time to prepare the home for the moving process, protecting floors, stairs, and other surfaces to make sure zero damage was done. Their wrapping of items was great - you can definitely tell that they care about protecting your items. Moving is always a pain, but Prince Movers and the team were awesome from the first quote to the final hand shakes with the team. I would recommend them to anybody and I will definitely use them again.

    Bulldog Movers

    Bulldog Movers

    4.8
    (43 reviews)

    I moved into my new place yesterday and had the pleasure of meeting Carlos and Jonathan. They were…read moreabsolutely amazing, from the time we met to the time they left they handled me and my items with care and professionalism. They kept me informed throughout the process and were extremely trustworthy and personable, especially when I had to run out of the house to handle something leaving them alone and when I ended up having more items than originally planned for the move. I am extremely happy with the results and will definitely be using and recommending them to friends and family in the future. Thank you Carlos and Jonathan for your help! Overall, my move was a little over $800 (took about 5 hours with 2 movers for a local move from a 3-story townhome to a 2-story condo ) and I gave a generous tip considering the amount of work they did. Services: Furniture disassembly and reassembly, small furniture moving, wrapping pictures, mirrors and frames, moving storage boxes.

    When preparing to move in April, we met with and reviewed contracts for almost a dozen moving…read morecompanies. Bulldog had by far the most transparent contract, the fairest policies, and the most prompt and friendly communication. Leading up to the move, we had all the info we needed. On the day of, the movers were friendly and professional, and they went above and beyond to get us set up in our new place. Everything was packed safely and transported quickly and carefully. Bulldog isn't the cheapest company out there, but the peace of mind was more than worth the price. It couldn't have been a better experience.

    Here & Now Movers

    Here & Now Movers

    4.8
    (148 reviews)

    I have absolutely no complaints about my moving process. Here & Now movers is now a company I will…read morerefer to friends and family. I want to thank them from start to finish. Scheduling this company and receiving a quote that was SPOT on, was amazing. The communication from Ana was perfect. She kept me in the loop about arrival time, send out a confirmation about my booking, and even helped me change my original date to something sooner. Originally, I was quoted a timeframe between 1-5pm, they showed up an hour EARLIER! To some this may have been the part where you panic, especially if you are running small items back and forth to your new place, to me?? This was PERFECT, because I was able to have a headstart for my long moving day. The truck was large enough, both movers came in and were polite, patient, and did not make me feel uncomfortable when handling my items. They wrapped all dressers, tv stands, coffee tables, and TVs and ensured everything was delivered carefully. No frills, no stalling for extra time (you do get charged hourly if you exceed your allowed time), and just straight to business. All in all, I do recommend booking for your next move, the price is unbeatable and the workers are great. Once again thank you very much!

    This company was hassle free when scheduling and professional. The movers were great. They were…read morehelpful, considerate, and pleasant through out the whole move. Most definitely I would request this company again and would not hesitate to refer them.

    Bookstore Movers

    Bookstore Movers

    4.8
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    I was lucky to get Bookstore Movers for my move as their highly booked schedule shows their strong…read morereputation! Sometimes moves do not go as smoothly as hoped. It was Bookstore Movers' excellent customer service that earns them 5 stars. The 3 movers showed up early and worked very quickly and efficiently. In that haste, some items were damaged and I offered that feedback in the follow-up survey. I quickly received a call from the company offering to discount my move and send Walter Davies, a furniture repair person, out to make furniture repairs. That concern for customers and making things right earns Bookstore Movers 5-star service. Walter Davies was excellent and thorough in repairing my furniture. If you have a move coming up, call Bookstore Movers. Lisa C.

    We were disappointed with our recent experience with Bookstore Movers. The crew was polite, but the…read moremove felt much slower and less efficient than it should have been. We had a dedicated elevator, yet workers often brought items down only one or two at a time. I also saw team members on their phones or standing around in rooms and hallways instead of actively moving things. These delays added up quickly. The crew also misplaced parts of our bed frame, and the pieces had to be found before it could be reassembled. That alone added nearly an hour to the move. Because the move took much longer than expected, the final cost was significantly higher than the estimate we received. We were also charged based on an arrival time that was recorded as ten minutes earlier than when the crew actually arrived. The team was courteous, but given the inefficiency, added time, and higher final price, we would not use Bookstore Movers again. This is unfortunate, because we had been happy with them in previous moves.

    College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving - Washington DC

    College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving - Washington DC

    2.6
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    Wonderful, professional help! i had a closet full of boxes that needed to go. The hunks quickly…read moreorganized the job and wheeled the junk out. This service is fairly priced. Keeping within my budget was important for me. Her work with the team leader all along the way so you know how much you are spending. There are no surprises for the cost. I have used several removal services and these are the best.

    I cannot recommend College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving based on my experience…read more I booked my move well in advance and was given an arrival window of 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. On moving day, no one showed up, and no one contacted me to let me know there would be a delay. After the arrival window passed, I called the local office more than 15 times. Although someone answered the phone, they could not provide an estimated arrival time or tell me when, or if, the movers would arrive. I also contacted the corporate office, and even two managers there were unable to get answers from the local Maryland branch. The general manager did not contact me until several hours after my scheduled arrival window had ended. By around 4:00 p.m., I still had no idea whether my move would happen that day. Because I had to vacate my home and meet my lease deadline, I had no choice but to hire another moving company on extremely short notice. The replacement move cost me $1,517.10, which was significantly more than the $1,203.25 estimate I had accepted from College HUNKS. I understand that delays happen. What was unacceptable was the complete lack of communication. If someone had simply called me to explain the situation or let me know they could not complete my move, I could have made other arrangements much earlier and avoided the additional expense and stress. Moving is already one of the most stressful experiences a person can go through. The lack of communication from this office turned an already difficult day into an incredibly frustrating one. I hope this office improves its communication so that other customers do not have to experience the same situation.

    Potomac Moving Company

    Potomac Moving Company

    4.9
    (105 reviews)

    Very helpful, kind, and professional! They helped us with a cross-state move, went above and beyond…read moreto provide the exact service we needed, and gave us a very precise estimate that was both competitive and a great value. The move went smoothly without any issues. Highly recommend!

    It had been a very long time since I last moved and the last company was all booked up on the date…read moreI was looking for assistance. So after receiving a few quotes from a handful of businesses, I went with Potomac Moving due to the speed of their response, clarity in communication, pricing and overall warmth and professionalism. In our first phone call to walk though my needs, they were very assuring and accommodating, which is a such a relief in the midst of stress and coordination that comes with planning for a move. They were also always very responsive in the few times that I reached out between the time I paid the deposit and the actual move. A night or two before, I sent at email regarding wardrobe boxes, since I was debating whether or not I should buy and have a few delivered to me. The owner responded quickly, assuring me that wardrobe boxes were tried, true and if I wanted to buy any directly from them that I could. That ended up being a great call, because they were able to properly enforce the boxes so that even the boxes filled with my heaviest coats remained in tact. On the day of the move, the movers were communicative regarding their arrival time. They were also very nice and hard working. I had a few large furniture items that needed to be disassembled and they ended up being quite beasts to tackle. But they worked diligently to break them down. Once it came time to move things to my new place, that was a breeze. One gesture that I thought was just so classy, was the owner called in the middle of the move to check-in on how things were going - I really appreciated that. Overall, would definitely recommend PMC - they're easy to work with, fair and transparent about pricing and you're sure to be met with professionalism!

    Mic's Moving Company

    Mic's Moving Company

    4.8
    (512 reviews)

    From the beginning estimate phase through to the actual date of our move, Mic's Moving was…read moreon-the-job, checking back to see if we had questions or needed assistance with packing, boxes, etc. The move went smoothly. They reached out the day prior to ensure we were prepared, and called the morning of the move to provide an arrival time, arriving on the pre-arranged time. Great service all around. Friendly and helpful staff.

    Yes, its been over 10 years. But someone reminded me that I never got the concessions that I was…read moreoffered. So I'm reverting back to my original review from July 2015 and going down one star out of principle. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I used Mic's Moving last month for a local move in the area. Pros ~ Quick, prompt response with quotes. When I did the online quote I received a call from Mic almost immediately. With me being completely frazzled from the move and a major project at work this made my decision easier; I went with Mic's. Speaking of being frazzled, I ended up thinking of a few more questions after I got off the phone with Mic. No problem, as he was easily accessible via email and was just as prompt and courteous with his email response. Punctual Moving Teams The day of the move the moving team showed up early and after surveying the pathways, what I had to put into storage and what was moving to my new place they got right to work. Competitive, Reasonable Pricing I was moving from one studio apartment to another studio apartment, two stops involved. I originally was quoted for a 3-person team but on the day of the move one guy called out sick so it went down to 2-people. Mic promptly applied a discount to my quote and my final price ended up being below the low-range of the quote range I was given. No bait and switch. Cons ~ I guess this really depends on the team that comes out to your place for the move. The guys sent to my apartment were nice, prompt and friendly but not as careful as I would have liked. For example, I'm used to movers wrapping my mattress in plastic before moving it onto the truck. These guys just placed it into their moving truck as is. I didn't realize this until we got to my new apartment and I saw the scuffs, dirt, and leaves my mattress had gathered from being placed up against the wall of the truck bed. Also, even though I had separated which items would go into storage and placed promient multiple highlight-colored post it notes indicating the items that would go into storage, and that I mentioned this upfront and repeated it again as they were moving --- several items still ended up in my new apartment instead of the storage unit. To their credit, however, they were apologetic about the storage item mix up. And when a part to one of my furniture pieces was missing they took time out to search their truck bed to find it. However, they left my apartment door propped open and left it up to me to reconvert everything back to the way it was before. It would've been nice if they had finished up what they started and were mindful of returning things back to the way they were instead of leaving it up to me. Bottom Line: Still worth checking them out, I sense that it really depends on the team, day, etc other factors. The team I had was still better than some other moves I've had in the past (and I've moved A LOT - probably around 30 or so times in my lifetime thus far).

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