They're fast, and mostly friendly........ but not exactly professional. I had explicitly instructed several pieces of furniture be dismantled and wrapped, neither was done during my move...in fact, they didn't use ANY of their tools they had available (dollies, furniture pads, pallet wrap, packing paper, etc) Instead, they insisted on moving my furniture fully assembled and unprotected, and as such caused damage not only to my furniture, leaving several if not all of my items dented, marred, or cracked, but also caused over $3.5K in damages to my brand new home itself which was otherwise in pristine condition before their arrival. There are dents in my walls and ceilings now, paint missing from hand rails on the stairs, a damaged front door frame and screen door, a cracked and dented dresser, marred and dented entertainment center, missing parts to my music production desk, electronics damaged and mishandled, several items spilled onto the floor, dark black stains left in my BRAND new carpet of the new home (they don't use protective shoe covers) Not only has almost all of my furniture been damaged, several of my electronics are now non-functioning, several dishes are broken, a few collectables are irreparably damaged, a BRAND new $2000 desk is missing parts they cant seem to find and have offered no help in replacing (after i specifically told them it was one of the items they needed to be extra careful with and wrapped for safety) On top of that, two of the three individuals got into an argument in my new home and started cursing at eachother. One of the three had to step in and say "if there's an issue communicate that? don't just jump straight to "FUCK YOU!"" I was told at the beginning of the move that they had all the tools necessary to get the job done right... and indeed they did....i saw them on the truck...they made the CHOICE themselves NOT to use them, stating things would be faster. Frankly I didnt care about fast, I wanted my belongings and my home left in the same condition they had started...PERIOD!! It would have been FAR cheaper to pay them for the extra time moving and being careful than it would be to have to replace or repair items they have damaged. It became apparent that one of the members (arranging items in the truck) was pushing the others to move faster, stating he had to be at the airport to pick up family that night at 8pm. Instead of doing a shit job protecting my belongings and making your needs #1, maybe call a different person out to complete the job if you have needs or deadlines that conflict. But DON'T expect the customer to take the brunt of your bad attitude, poor scheduling of conflicts, arguments,and inability to listen to and abide by customer needs and desires I would not, and will not, recommend these people to ANYONE that cares about their belongings or home in any way. If I could give ZERO stars, I definitely would. read more

I contemplated writing this review, but I felt I need to warn others in case something like this happens again. During our move, our leather couch seam had ripped. We didn't make a big deal since the boys worked hard (and accidents happen during a move) and we figured we would resolve it through insurance. We even ordered pizza for the boys and tipped them at the end. When we brought it up to Cameron (manager), he gave us two options- insurance will pay us $170.40 or they will have someone repair the seam. We bought the couch for $3700+tax, so we felt repairing it was the better option. He told us they work with a repairman name Boku. After seeing pics of the damage, Boku advised us that he can re-stitch the couch but it will not be perfect. He also said that if anyone saw the couch, they would not know it's been repaired. Boku came out on scheduled day and went right to work. I was in the same room with him and he did not say anything until he was finished. Imagine my surprise when I walked across the room and saw that he had sloppily glued the seams instead of re-stitching (see pics). He told me this was the only option. When I asked him why he didn't consult with me, he refused to speak to me further and told me to take it up with Cameron since they hired him. I spoke to Cameron and sent him pics of the repair. He was also surprised that the seams had been glued and told me he was going to get back to me. After 9 days, Cameron emailed me saying there was nothing else they can do and we can reach out to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission for further review. I was misled into thinking our couch was going to be re-stitched and it was not. Had I known they were simply going to glue the seams, I would've refused the repair. Very disappointed at their lack of responsibility for someone they chose to do the repair. Moral of the story- if there is damage, do not have them fix it and go through insurance. read more

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Very easy business call short and fast w no surprise prices. And if there was extended time very specific price. But they got done for our 1 bedroom within the 2 hour limit perfectly for the awesome 2 hour price. They were fast very friendly and professional. Gave them drinks and tipped all workers good because the job well done. They actually arrived a little earlier and called and asked first if it was ok or to wait. Only thing happened was one of my single sofa chair got bent in the back top which was in newer condition, but didn't notice til later. But they had a annoying set of tight windy stairs so can't be 100% perfect. A challenge I give an A- Highly recommend I called 4-5 places that day and they were available close to last minute 2 days prior. And the CHEAPER price w more MOVERS than others! read more

Honestly could not thank these guys enough!! We changed our move date a few times and were pretty unorganized the morning of our move, and John Volken Academy movers went above the beyond. Communication was great, they showed up right on time, hustled and went above and beyond to get us moved!! The movers were so professional and courteous! Don't move with anyone else!!! read more

Shawn and team showed up early and got the job done efficiently and effectively, this is the second time I have used JVA and they will be the company I recommend to all my friends as well as always use in the future! You know how people say "I have a great mechanic" well I will say "I have great movers" Thanks again! read more

John Volken Academy Movers met and exceeded my expectations. They kept me informed, were always on time, treated us and each other with respect, worked unceasingly, packed carefully and moved furniture and smaller items without any damage to them or to either house. They even cheerfully moved furniture around the new house so I could see the best fit. I would use them again if I had anything to move and can unreservedly recommend them for your moving needs. And reasonable rates on top of it all!... See more read more

They were quick to respond, and offered a competitive rate that was cheaper than others in the area. The movers were professional, courteous, and the refrigerator was moved in a short amount of time. I highly recommend them for your moving needs! read more

I have a massive table that I made in my basement that needed to be moved to my dining room. This thing probably weighs more than 700 lbs and was embarrassed to even ask someone to attempt it. A crew of four guys lifted this up 10 flights of stairs and almost broke their backs in the process. The kicker was they were super courteous and and respectful of the table top. These guys are amazing. Couldn't be happier. read more

John Volken Academy Mover - Heavy!!! - Movers Near Me - Kent, Washington

I moved December 2023. The three movers that came were fast and friendly, but they came quite a bit earlier than I had booked. I had a specific time to move in, so I had to call and try to arrange an earlier move in time. They seemed to be careful with my furnishings, but as they were unloading, I noticed major damage to my antique china cabinet and dresser. They took cell photos and said the agent (Bernard) would be in touch. I paid for the move. As I began to arrange my furniture I noticed other pieces were damaged. I phoned Bernard and he came out two days later. He apologized and said he would be in touch after he spoke to the Insurance Company. After waiting 3 weeks I called Bernard again. He told me that he "would get back to me". This did not happen. I called every couple of weeks and left messages from the end of January to the end of March. He never returned any of my calls! I could not understand why, if John Volken Academy Movers is insured and bonded, they would totally ignore my concerns. I was really disappointed with their treatment. It seems these movers have a hit or miss business practice. They are really excellent or they just don't care. I am left dealing with the damages. I would not recommend them and I think that is a shame! read more

Amazing communication, accurate pricing, speedy process, delightful movers. Moving is stressful and I was overwhelmed by my options for moving companies. I hit the jackpot with this crew and hope to use them again! read more

I've no choice but to give 5 stars. JVA was recommended by our new landlords, based on their experience. Both the estimator and the moving crew appeared on time, or slightly before. They worked quickly and efficiently, and were careful of our goods and the building. Everyone was polite, professional, and conservative in appearance. Our move was a simple one. We were moving a few blocks, and had a one-month overlap in leases. We moved most items ourselves, using movers for furniture and heavy items. Their rate is a very reasonable $150/hr for three men and the truck. We were charged a total of $375, including 1/2 hour for travel time. We were offered the state-required binding estimate, but the hourly rate made more sense for our situation. I wish that I had SOME complaint or suggestion, to not sound like a company shill, but I can't. I give them "two thumbs up"! To clarify their status, which puzzled me, I was told that JVA Movers is a for-profit enterprise that supports JVA, which has programs for persons with chemical dependencies. read more

I will never move myself again after seeing these guys work! They moved us out of an apartment into a two story house in December 2021 just within a few hours. They were so kind, professional, and efficient. They asked where I wanted everything to go and never complained. As well, I had a table that was put together incorrectly and they fixed it for me! I can't say enough good things about this company. I would highly recommend them to everyone. read more

They were AMAZING! Prompt, polite and they moved our entire condo in 3 hours! I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND them!!!

These guys are fantastic. They moved my 2 bedroom apartment to my new house efficiently and quickly. They were incredibly polite and funny. I felt perfectly comfortable around these gentlemen. After having previous movers damage and lose some of my belongings, I was nervous about moving again. All of my belongings made it unscathed. The quote given was exactly what it ended up being. I highly recommend John Volken Academy Movers! read more

Our move was a 2 bedroom condo in Seattle to a house in Vancouver, WA. Price quotes were very close between moving companies so I relied on Yelp reviews to make the selection. I am happy to confirm with a 5-star review that I made the right decision. JA Movers were fantastic from planning thru execution. Questions were answered promptly and completely. The moving team arrived on time and was personable, professional and very focused on getting the move done. You can tell they enjoy their work. Absolutely recommended! read more

This is the best moving service I've ever used. The workers are careful and ready to help save you money. It's also nice to know you are helping people! read more

These guys were awesome! A friend recommended them to me and after a quick scan of the reviews, as well as conversations with both Cameron and Yanko, I was on board. Everyone I spoke with and met were super respectful and professional. The guys were over an hour early for our scheduled move time and they moved things quickly and carefully. They were super friendly and asked all the questions needed to make sure my move went as smoothly as possible. Would highly recommend this group. Used them for a work move the next week and had the exact same positive experience. You won't be disappointed! read more

Want to give big thanks to Matt and his team for providing a wonderful moving experience from the communication and planning the move to the moving day. Love that the price is already included everything hourly and there's no hidden fees or additional charges. Really appreciate disassembling and reassembling the bigger furniture and protecting the items which I was stressing out about the most. They got the move done in one trip and under 6 hours that would otherwise take my family weeks to complete. Highly recommend! read more

It was great experience overall and I highly recommend this company to anyone who's planning a moving. First of all, it was very reasonable price which was $80 per hour for two workers and they didn't even charge extra for my small upright piano! I have called other places too and one place quoted $300 extra for just my piano which was ridiculous and also said they'll need to send 3 men as 2 men cannot move the piano safely. But this company had no problem sending me just 2 men and they actually did a great job moving my piano and other heavy furniture with lightning speed! They also showed up very on time and were very accommodating to all my difficult requests and very professional and efficient. I have moved many times in the past and each time I had all kinds of bad experiences with movers which added far more stresses when it was already stressful to plan movings, but this time these guys made it so much easier and stress free! I forgot to ask their names but I highly appreciate their great services and would highly recommend to anyone! read more

The crew showed up on time and were very efficient. They moved us during the PNW heatwave so I really appreciate the wonderful service and positive attitudes. Would 100% recommend JV Academy again!!! read more

Best moving experience ever. They also help recycling old furnitures so just ask for the price.

We recently moved to West Seattle and used John Volker Academy as our movers. They did an incredible job! They were on time, courteous and patient. Their care in packing and loading was a sight to see. I would definitely use them again! I received four quotes and JVA was very strong. They were quick to call back and outlined all our options. Moving is stressful. They made the day better! read more

John Volken Academy Mover - Movers Near Me - Kent, Washington

Absolutely can't say enough good things about John Volken movers. They are very reliable, fast and respectful. They don't take advantage of the hourly rate and get to work. My whole family has used them lately and they are always on time and nothing broken! Score! read more

Had a great experience with them! So quirky & handy. 3 guys moved my whole house out in only a couple hours. Would deff recommend!

This is the third time we've called on JV Movers. Twice they've moved all of our household goods and furniture. This time it was taking a piano up a flight of stairs on a warm, Sunday afternoon. It took strength and determination, and they did it with a smile! Great guys! Thank you so much! read more

Communication is great with the Manager. Clay and his crew called and came on time. They are efficient, very nice and friendly. Clay is knowledgeable, I got good advice on our next step to move our stuffs from the storage. They went over and above our expectations. We booked them again for our final move. And you can't beat the price. read more

I recently hired them for my move and was very happy! Very responsive from the beginning and answered all of my questions quickly. They were on time and the lead mover was very accommodating to my request. Helped take apart my furniture and moved my 3,500 square foot house full of stuff in a timely manner with 3 guys. Will definitely use again! Thank you! read more

I contacted multiple moving companies, and the John Volken Academy Movers' customer service was the best by far, and their price was the lowest. Every call was returned promptly and they patiently answered all my questions (I had several rounds of questions). The moving crew arrived on time and were extremely careful with our stuff, fast and efficient. At our new place, they unloaded boxes into the right rooms and rearranged heavy furniture several times while we decided where we actually wanted it to go. Before leaving, they even asked if we wanted them to make any other furniture adjustments! From start to finish, the company and staff were a dream to work with. I would recommend them to anyone. Moving is stressful, working with this company was not. read more

These guys were great. Everything went without a hitch. They were respectful and fast.

Great experience with John Volken Movers. Showed up on time and spent 10 hours hustling to get my advanced move done. This was a multiple location pick up and they worked hard to get all my furniture put together and where I needed it for my family to be comfortable after a long day. I was so happy with my decision to hire these guys. The three gentlemen that helped us were pleasant and professional. They treated our things with care while maintaining a grueling pace. I would definitely hire them again for any future moves or recommend them to my friends and family. Thank you for all your help! read more

Just completed my condo move with Volken. The experience was great and very low stress. Scheduling was easy, and they helped me prepare for the move. They kept in touch throughout the entire process from scheduling to move day, so I didn't need to worry. The crew arrived on time and worked well together. The team was also very patient with me and moved furniture around as I changed my mind with no complaints. The amazing part was how they moved everything without a scratch or ding on our furniture or on the walls. The team's energy was also fun, which made the experience a lot easier. I highly recommend Volken Academy Movers and am so grateful for their work. read more

These guys were top notch. They arrived promptly at noon and finished moving both an apartment and a storage unit in 3 hours on the dot. They were kind and courteous, while being fast and efficient. I will use them again for any future moves I make. The best part is that it gives back to the community through rehabilitation programs supporting young men. Grade A! read more

We had to relocate to a new office with our company and the team that was sent out did an incredible job. Their attitude was super positive and they were so helpful and respectful the entire time. There were multiple bins with laptops and networking equipment that were extremely heavy but these guys handled it like pros. There were 3 guys and they got everything squared away super fast. I would recommend this moving company a thousand times over! I've never posted a yelp review before but I could not praise JVA Movers enough, will definitely be checking them out for any future moving needs :) read more

I was looking for some moving help with a piano and treadmill. John Volken Academy Movers responded right away, scheduled for the following day, and beat all the other moving company quotes by quite a bit. Friendly movers showed up to move my items right on time. Quick, polite and professional. Would recommend. read more

Highly recommend this company. They were quick to respond for a quote and made several adjustments for me on the moving day as my home builder had to push closing back due to a framing issue. The workers showed up on time and worked fast, but all without scratching or damaging any of my items or walls. Very reasonable price as well. read more

My Ethan Allen China cabinet was damaged during the move exactly one year ago, however, they made it right by giving me money to repair the damage. It took a while due to pandemic but their intension was good. Thanks! read more

The Academy movers came and helped my clients move and was fabulous. They took time to make sure their furnishings was Handled with care. They were prompt and efficient. Great clean cut guys. I would recommend them to anyone. read more

This company is absolutely amazing. They showed up on time, did the job and worked super hard. All I can say is wow.

The team that helped us move at JV Academy movers were awesome. Ours was a big move of a 4B home and these guys did a flawless job ensuring that all the furniture was disassembled and assembled properly, stuff was placed in the room that we wanted to and our belongings were handled with care. The team was professional and showed up on time. Greatly satisfied with the customer service and professionalism. They did the job fairly quickly and was able to beat their estimated time. It was our first time using JVA and they made our moving day so easy and stress free. 5 stars for their service and highly recommended to anyone planning to move. read more

AMAZING!!! Arrived on time and never stopped moving from start to finish. This is the first moving company I ever used and I never want to use any other one now. The cost is so affordable after looking at all the other companies and the extra fees they charge. $40 per flight of stairs?! No thank you! These guys said as I apologized for making them go to the third floor, "we love stairs!" Not once did they complain or slow down. Even though it was basically a down pour rain and wind situation. I can't praise them enough! They made moving so smooth for us and were so nice and fun to work with. Highly recommend! read more