We needed a movers for our new home half a mile away lol. We are a LARGE family moving out of a tiny house into a (thankfully) right-sized home. I usually do logistics but deferred to my husband with few instructions, so there wasn't a ton of space or time to pack everything and there was stuff EVERYWHERE. The good: They were on time ish and provide blankets dollies and tape. The bad: the crew only speaks Russian so without the owner, they're hard to communicate with. The result: they moved things out of order, doing the heaviest things last resulting in permanent damage to my thousands of dollar custom dresser that was less damaged moving cross country- I think they lied about wrapping it and my sons dresser because they were exhausted. It was a twelve hour move. They brought 3 guys when I suggested four and two of them were not ready. I had such anxiety when the owner said he had heartburn I thought he was doing to have a heart attack. It was a TERRIBLE move (that is ongoing) but the guys were nice and did their best. My biggest peeves are not wrapping my mattress, headboard and dresser- my headboard was dusty but now it's dusty and dirty smh. There was no way this was going to end perfectly though and my overall review is a B+. They did their job. read more

I typically do not write reviews when services aren't yet rendered but in this case, I need to share. I contacted Arko moving for a simple load job. I explained what I needed and Artur was quite rude and condescending. I understand I had a unique ask but the manner in which he talked to me was unacceptable and not any way to communicate with a potential customer. Nonetheless, this was not a good first impression so I will not be using Arko Moving. read more

I wasn't going to write this review and instead let my experience just be water under the bridge but it's taken a month and a half now to pay back the fee Arthur (the owner/ founder) and I agreed on due to improper handling of my move. I have not received the $200 back that Arthur promised to pay after many email reminders. I can't recommend this moving company. Two movers showed up to move a one bedroom apartment and I've never had a move take so long. In total, it took 9 hours to move just across town. One of the movers was an experienced, prepared, hard worker. The other, I learned after the move was practically complete, was a sub for someone who had a family emergency earlier in the day. Instead of asking me if I'd like to reschedule (which I could have done), someone was called who used to work for the company but didn't anymore. I wonder why. The person who was subbed in dropped my $1500 dresser resulting in significant damage to the corner as well as several other pieces of expensive furniture including my coffee table, bedside tables etc. I walked into my living room to find him on his phone sitting on my couch at one point, wasting time. This is just the tip of the iceberg but I'll leave it there. I genuinely do not want to drag someone trying to make their business work but I'm appalled at how all this has turned out and would have wanted to read a review like this before booking them. read more

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Loved their service!! Reached out to Arko Moving, as well as several other moving companies, via yelp for renovating/rearranging of very large furniture and bed-set within my apartment. Arko Moving offered the best deal for the time frame needed, and they had the perfect availability. The other companies were charging almost $200+ more, which was ridiculous!! If Arthur's offer happened to be outrageous as well, I would've just called over some friends, bribed them with food and drinks, and hopefully this renovation would've taken one day plus some painkillers and ice packs afterwards. But I honestly just wanted a quick, seamless job and didn't mind paying professionals because my place is a two-level loft apartment that includes a half pace staircase....very tricky to navigate large furniture pieces. The 2 man team, who showed up on time..and called a few mins out as well as on arrival, were very professional and courteous. And they were fast!! done less than an hour. They also broke down huge cardboard boxes for recycling and carried them out. Arko Moving is the best...and I highly recommend these guys!!! read more

Incredibly helpful, careful with my belongings and efficient. Thank you, I definitely recommend!

No complaints. I was very pleased with the service provided. Basically, I needed a POD unloaded in Manassas and delivered to my Pentagon City apartment on a relatively short notice. Also, it was a small move and I didn't want to pay a ton. Arko came thru for me! I booked via Yelp and was contacted and confirmed right away. On move day, the two gentlemen arrived and unloaded my POD in 30 mins flat. Most of my billed time was spent coming to Arlington from Manassas which I totally understand. However, price was still reasonable. Everything was professionally done and my items were handled with care. Bottom line: Honest, upfront pricing. Quick service. Small move friendly (2 hour minimum) I highly recommend and would use them again in the future. read more

I had a very good out of state moving experience with those folks ! A very professional well organized team which are pretty flexible regarding the schedule. Recommend ! read more

Arko Moving - Movers Near Me - Alexandria , Virginia

Moving with Arko Moving was a great experience! They made moving very easy, quick, and efficient. They took great care to handle my things with care. They were easy to get in touch with via phone and email. I would totally use them again. read more

Arko handled my move from Alexandria, VA to the Philadelphia area. From the gate, Arthur was incredibly professional and proactive in both understanding my needs and explaining how those needs would be met. He and his assistant had to move me on Saturday, March 12, 2022 during a freak snowstorm. The weather was not cooperating, but they never batted an eye. They showed up on time, assessed my apartment and began loading up their truck. Arko made sure that all of my belongings were wrapped with care and loaded up accordingly. Once at my new apartment, Arthur and his assistant got to unload during a heavy snow squall. I did not envy their job, but they didn't complain once nor did they let the weather slow them down. All of my belongings were brought in, my bed reassembled, my piano placed where I wanted it. They even got to deal with my new crazy neighbor. Arthur was a consummate professional. I cannot recommend Arko Moving enough. They were absolutely fantastic and made moving from VA to PA a breeze. Hire them! read more

Don't usually leave reviews but felt compelled since it was a solid experience. Moving cross country and had Arko load my Uhaul. Overall service was friendly, reliable and efficient. Sent 3 movers, instead of 2. Would recommend. read more

Arko Moving - Movers Near Me - Alexandria , Virginia

It took 6 whole hours to move my 1B1B apartment. The movers where not professional. My work desk was also damaged during the move, after speaking to owner he offered $50 refund but the tables original price was $200. read more

Very professional, patient and friendly! I had a difficult bed assembly and they stuck with it to get it together. Great guys, particularly like Arturo and his efforts. Totally would recommend and use them again! read more

Hired them for a storage move. Arko was very quick with a detailed quote and flexible when we had to reschedule twice due to snow and last minute changes. They were on time during the move day and did a great job. Would recommend! read more

Moved from a Ashburn to Herndon. Arko showed up on time, went over the fees with me and went straight to work. No hidden fees! Arthur and his helper did a great job, nothing broken so I'm pleased. Don't forget to tip! read more

I'd recommend Artur and his team to anyone in the DMV who needs moving services. With most moving companies, they stick you with tons of fees. Artur was up front with his rates and there were no surprises. Very fair and extremely professional. He and his coworker were excellent and so efficient. They also took great care with all of my items. He moved me from MD to VA in such a swift time (even through Beltway traffic). What impressed me most was Artur's communication. He was to the point, clear and concise. No BS, which I really appreciated. Go with Arko Moving for your next move! I know I will be! read more

Do not hire this moving company. They arrived 90 minutes late. They did not follow instructions to wrap items like the sofa or arrange dining room table chairs properly. (They were awkwardly stacked and wedged into a box containing a mirror.) They did not follow instructions to disassemble a gold desk which was damaged as a result. They inexplicably loaded a mirrored desk on its side with the heavy drawers on top, causing the whole item to buckle under the weight. A replacement was bought for $328. The dining room table's glass top was poorly wrapped in pads and just stacked on top of items with wall leaning mirrors, which resulted in a a damaged corner leaving it as a razor edge. A replacement was bought for $291. Boxes were loaded without any regard for what was in them or how they were labeled. Some boxes were just throw in upside-down. They loaded an ultrawide monitor in its box *on its side.* Do not hire these clowns. read more

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People are super nice and caring they were wearing mask and gloves they took the mask off when they needed to drink water but they got far away and made sure that my family and I weren't near they did and amazing job and really made sure our stuff was safe. read more

Arko Moving is simply the best! Excellent communications and responsiveness. No surprises, just a super friendly, efficient team of movers who did a stellar job. Outstanding value, no hidden fees. I highly recommend! read more

Arko moving did a fabulous job of moving our 1 bedroom apartment! Very friendly, efficient and professional. We also encountered a few troubles when moving out and they were super patient with us. Great work! read more

Just used Arko moving for an in town move. Arthur and his team were fantastic. His services were as advertised and there were no hidden fees. He wrapped each and every piece of furniture and took extreme care for everything. One of the pieces of furniture was extremely heavy and it was no problem for the team. They were pleasant to have in the house and, as expected, they wore masks and made us all feel comfortable. I would definitely recommend Arko moving and would use them again for sure. read more

I just used Arko Moving yesterday. The team did a phenomenal job!!! They are the best moving company I have used (and I have used many in the last 10 years). I highly recommend them! The following is a list of strengths that I think sets Arko Moving apart from other moving companies in the area: 1. Flat rate for 3-hour/3-man crew for $360, $120 an hour thereafter. 2. Wrapped every piece of furniture with padded wraps and cellophane and taped them so they are secure (I have had movers in the past just draped the padding over furniture in the truck-which resulted in damage to my furniture). 3. They did not charge me extra for having to carry my belongings down 3 flights of stairs. 4. Meticulously pack the truck so that all my belongings were safe and sound. The truck was large, too! 5. Arrived on time and in good spirits at the start of the job and were happy until the end. I did not see anyone not giving a 100%. They hustled the whole time. 6. Acknowledged to me that moving is stressful and did a great job in keeping my anxiety at bay. They told me to sit back and relax. 7. Asked me where each piece of furniture should go in my new home and set it up. If you are moving, please use Arko Moving. You will not be disappointed. read more

I used Arthur's team again for my move out of state in July 2017. He is extremely helpful and knowledgable and gave me great advice. I used them to ship my stuff out of state, so they packed up my apartment and then packed the truck in Manassas. It was one of those brutally humid and hot July days and they worked to both protect my items and make sure they were properly packed on the truck. There was no damage to my items on arrival, either. read more

Arko moving communicated clearly and effectively. They were upfront and honest about prices via phone, e-mail and in person. They were highly professional, tidy, hard working, friendly and effective. I would highly recommend them for moving! read more

One of the worst moving experiences of my life. Company was late, didnt finish the move on time, charged doubled the written estimate, and damaged walls and furniture. In addition, the movers and owner complained about stairs incessantly and were verbally aggressive regarding extra charges. Do not use under any circumstances! read more

Super helpful in all aspects- Artur even helped me figure out where I should put my furniture (as I was pretty clueless). Also kept up high spirits even though it was pouring! No furniture damaged. read more

I contacted Arko when I needed to move from Silver Spring to Adelphi. They were very professional, respectful, and careful with my possessions. The people are great, they're a fantastic moving service, highly recommend! read more

Arko movers helped me make a stressful move into an easy, every day event. I hate moving and they made it effortless. I moved on August 19th- one of the hottest day this summer. I used the Yelp deal and asked for 2 movers for 3 hours to move my 1 bdrm apartment. They were running late, however called me beforehand to warn me and explain the situation. When they arrived, they ended up having 3 guys, but did not charge me for the extra man since they were running late. Arthur, the main guy in charge (owner?) explained the documentation and cost upfront while the movers started so we didn't waste any time on the clock. They all were incredibly professional and efficient. They ended up finishing within the 3 hours because of how fast they moved furniture. They also helped make sure furniture got wrapped and fragile items were taken care of. On my next move I will without a doubt hire them again. Best decision was to use Arko Movers. I recommend 100% to use them on your next move. Thank you guys for your help! I will contact you again when I am ready to move again! :) read more

Arko Moving helped me move from the DMV to Philadelphia! Despite the difficulty of finding a place to park the truck because of the impossibly narrow one ways in Philly, they managed to move all of my furniture in super quickly with no issues. No complaints and super happy with the service, highly recommend!! read more

Referred by Elisa R., no regrets! Needed a move for parents to assisted living within 7 days. Great customer service and full disclosure by Arthur. I chose 3 man crew. Movers were professional and got the job done quickly. Great job my friends! read more

I'll keep it short: Arrived extremely late. We had a limited time window when our POD would be allowed in our loading dock and then had to be picked up and taken out. They knew that - very stressful. They really rushed. We just got our stuff unpacked and they damaged several items. The movers we hired to unpack were commenting on what a terrible job they did and how they caused damage on multiple pieces of furniture. They wrapped tape so tightly around an irreplaceable wood chair that the leg snapped. It was a cross country move, but this damage was obviously from them rushing and doing a poor job of packing items. We're going to look into filing a claim or something for damages. I will say that once they arrived, they worked very hard and got everything into the POD - they finished and were locking it up right as the pickup truck pulled up. With the damages, though, I just can't rate them any higher. read more

Trustworthy, reliable and genuine workers who care about their customer. Highly recommend!

I was hesitant to even hire a moving company after reading so many negative reviews and moving-day horror stories. Arko only had two Yelp reviews, but both were outstanding. I took a chance selecting them, but it all paid off. The team called the morning of moving day to say that they would be running 45 minutes late, but I would get an extra man and larger truck at no extra charge. Like clockwork, they showed up 45 minutes later, and clocked me as we began the quick paperwork. After moving everything from the three-story apartment to the truck, driving 40 minutes, and moving everything back up to our second story apartment, we clocked out just under three hours of work time; I was expecting 4 1/2 to 5 hours. Post-moving, my husband and I did not notice any broken or scratched items. We are so pleased with the movers and how they handled everything. Cost-wise, I feel like they were the best option as well. They charged $250 for three hours and six dollars for two rolls of tape for a grand total of $256. I couldn't have been more pleased. I highly recommend these guys. Advice to consumer: Provide packing tape and mark fragile items so that they know to put those boxes on top. read more

The guys that came out did a great job. Professional. Courteous. And worked against the clock to get the job done right in the least amount of time possible. read more

Arthur and his team were the best! They moved me from NoVa to the Northern Baltimore area. Arthur was very direct about pricing and logistics (start time to move, route going to the next address). They finished packing my 1 bedroom apartment in about 40 mins - I'm impressed! Thanks, team. read more

Unfortunately these guys had to cancel on me due to an emergency but they still took great care of me. First they kept me updated and contacted me immediately when they discovered the emergency and told me they already contacted another friendly mover to take care of my move in their absence. Ultimately their same deal also remained valid including day, time, and cost. Even though they didn't handle my move I still appreciate their help and will reach out againthe next time I move. read more

I had a very short distance move and was struggling if hiring movers was going to be worth the money. When I received the quote from Arko, which was much less than others, I was a bit nervous, but everything was Excellent. The office kept in constant contact with me to confirm scheduling and answer questions. The team, who were amazing, showed up on time and ready to go. The two gentleman who executed my move were very polite and didn't waste one minute. They never stopped or slowed down until my move was complete. All of my boxes and furnishings arrived to my new location in perfect condition with no breaks or scratches. I have already recommended Arko moving to others and will continue to do so. Thank you for a great experience. read more

Art, Nick and their team at Arko moving are simply the best! We have moved 3 times with work over the past 2 years, and we have had Arko move us time! Washington, DC; Philadelphia, and now to New York City. Each time has been amazing. Not one thing was damaged in the moves, and the team is just fantastic to work with. If you are moving and need to hire a company that trays your valuables like they are their own...then give Arko a call! You won't be sorry! read more

Based on my experience with Arko, my siblings and I hired Arko to help move parents out of their home - just like before, no disappointment at all. Fantastic value with excellent service. read more

Arko Moving - Movers Near Me - Alexandria , Virginia

I hate to be their first 3 star review but our experience was vastly different from the 5 star reviews which is the reason I hired them in the first place. We moved a month and a half ago, the 3 man crew that showed up were very nice, had great attitudes and were polite but that's kind of where it stops. It took them from 11:20-8:30 at night to move our 3 bedroom condo. We didn't have a ton of furniture, enough to fill their truck. The issues began with them trying to get our couches down the stairwell, which is how they were delivered, up the stairwell but they couldn't seem to do it and in the process completely ruined 3-4 walls. Terrible gouges so it all had to be mudded and repainted. On top of that, they spent at least 1.5 hours trying to "figure out" how to get the couches out of the house, that cost me close to $200 just for that alone. At one point they were going to lower the couches over our 30-40 ft deck with our A/C units below... and not a very sturdy railing. Just before they were about to attempt, one of them asked me what I thought and I said it was a terrible idea and so thankfully they didn't go through with it. My husband took the feet off the couches and then they took them out down the stairwell. If that had been the only incident, I would have just let it go. Even though the walls were terrible. Once we got moved into our new home and things were being off loaded I noticed multiple items were ripped, scraped or broken. Our dining room table had several deep, unfixable scratched and gouges, our buffet table with rod iron legs and wheel attachment was bent so badly we had to saw it off and replace. Our daughters $300 12V Jeep had the axel broken off and rendered useless. Our couches were rubbed, ripped and strings pulled making the corners unsightly plus several other issues I've noticed throughout unpacking and moving of items. It's hard to write this review bc the guys were very nice. I called Arthur and he did give us a discount which was appreciated and the main reason it's 3 stars and not 1. They also charged more in the final bill than the time they were there. I verified the amount of levels in our townhouse and was told it was a $50 and they charged $100, they charged for lunch and the many many breaks they took. At one point one of the guys was in the home putting all the beds back together while the other two were hanging out in the truck just waiting around and this happened on many occasions. It was very frustrating as we are being charged per hour. All in all, I would not hire again. I hope they learned their lesson, that items can be damaged and take more care when loading and unloading. Arthur was very nice to work with when I discussed the issues and understood, so that was appreciated. I have a video of how messed up our stairwell was but it won't let me upload. I've attached a few pics. Good luck future movers! read more

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We recently moved our entire home, and my business, ~260 miles from where we used to live. We had been moving down in stages using my 32' cargo trailer. However we were coming up fast on our closing date and I no longer had anyone to help load the trailer at our point of origin as they had already moved to our new location to start new jobs. After a quick search we totally lucked out in finding a moving company, named Arko, that was outstanding and yet *very* reasonably priced. They charged $150 per hr. for a 4-man crew. I had them load my cargo trailer for one run. However there was still a lot left to move after they had loaded my trailer to capacity. I was planning on having to make at least two more trips and still had some *very* heavy items to move. (e.g. Safe, Exercise Equipment, and a very heavy Server Rack...Of course all of these were in the basement.) Fortunately they started suggesting that I get them to do the final move with their own truck instead of me doing multiple more loads. At first I was skeptical based on the quotes I had received when planning our move. However after I heard their quote I jumped on it as all other quotes were *much* more expensive. (By almost $10k.) The plan was to move everything left on a Saturday. However as I was also moving my business, which includes cloud hosting which couldn't be disconnected for too long, we needed to load the servers last but yet early in the morning on Saturday. Arko suggested that they come out on the prior Thursday to pack everything they could and then they'd leave the truck at our place and come back early Saturday morning to finish loading. Everything went as planned and we were on the road by ~12:30 on Saturday. I was even able to keep my server equipment running at our old location until ~9:30 that Saturday morning. This trip required two stops. We first had to stop at the Data Center where my servers were being relocated. Arko helped get everything needed into the Data Center and patiently waited for me to get it all up and running. We had the servers back online by ~7:00 that evening. We then headed to our new home which was an additional 30 minutes away and miles down some *very* twisty and hilly roads. We arrived at our new house ~7:30 and were unloading by ~8:00 as we had to figure out the best way to position the truck for an easy offload. I also had some items in my cargo trailer so we worked together to determine the best placement of both vehicles. As I mentioned, it was a very large load but the Arko crew not only put everything where we asked but also assembled essential things for us. (e.g. Beds.) They weren't done until ~2:15 in the morning. However the entire time they remained easy to work with and maintained a very good sense of humor. I can't recommend these guys enough as they went so far above and beyond any other moving company I've worked with in the past. They are based in Centreville, VA but move people from/to almost any location in the mid-Atlantic region. You can contact them at (240) 560-2756. You will probably talk with Arthur who does an excellent job working out a schedule that fits your needs. read more