Ah! Where to begin! First of all, moving is one of the most stressful days of your life! But, Mike and Archie did fabulous jobs!! Professional and polite! My partner and I moved from a one-bedroom apartment in Arlington, VA to a two-story condo (3rd floors with stairs) in Rockville, MD. We made the reservation on Saturday 10 AM- noon. Mike and Archie arrived right on time with the truck. However, our leasing office made a mistake and double book the loading dock and elevator. It took about 20- 30 minutes to sort out this issue but Mike and Archie didn't charge us for that time- they started the time at 10:30. Despite this problem with the loading dock (not the movers fault), Mike and Archie were able to work with this: parked the truck close enough to the loading dock. They took this issue pretty well.thank you! The move: they came to our apartment to plan out the furnitures/ boxes. We told them what we wanted to bring. They wrapped our nightstands, chest drawer, tv, and book shelf. They also helped us to throw out some of our furnitures: sofa, dining, coffee tables, and a box spring. We had about 15 medium boxes and a few large boxes, 2 floor lamps, one make up drawer, 1 desk, one 42 inch TV, 1 queen and 1 full mattress, 1 book shelf, 1 TV stand, and 2 large and heavy luggages. The drive was about 30 minutes. And, our condo is on the third floor and no elevators, all stairs (no mileage, stairs, gas fees whatsoever !) We also asked Archie and Mike to put the nightstands, mattresses upstairs to the master bedroom. Indeed, this move took us about 4 hours and 10 minutes (and extra 30 minutes due to the loading dock/elevator issue). They waived those minutes! So, they charged us only for the first 2 hours, and additional 2 hours ($75/ hr)! Thank you so much! Tips: Please provide them with some bottle water and also to tip them at the end. They work so hard. We had most of everything packed, just last minutes stuff, but be ready and just let them do their job. We couldn't believe our move was smooth and they made it easy and stress-free. I would give more than 5 stars if I could! Thank you Archie and Mike! read more

Lion & Bear Moving were fantastic. We used them for a local move in DC. They showed up 10 minutes earlier than the scheduled time. The two movers explained what they were going to do and started loading the boxes right away. After a conversation, we learned that they were contractors but it didn't matter. The movers did everything as expected. They wrapped furniture pieces with moving blankets and taped everything securely. (There was no additional charge for this.). Even when I said that certain furniture didn't need to be wrapped they double checked to make sure that I was firm in my decision. They realize that time was money and even acknowledged at the delivery site that it was my decision to have them go longer than originally timed, but this did not happen as they finished the project as originally planned at 3 hours. The movers were LGBT friendly as well. It was clear that my partner and I were moving together and they were kind and asked questions. I think they went above and beyond. There is a 4% credit card transaction fee which didn't make me happy. That is a bit out of the ordinary in today's business world. Overall they were fast and efficient and it was worth the $320 and an additional $100 tip. read more

We just finished our third move with Lion and Bear Moving. The first was a cross-country move to Washington DC, the second was from DC to Arlington, and this most recent one was in Mclean. Lion and Bear Movers packed and prepared our 2 bedroom apartment on a Sunday. Their team arrived around 9:30a and were so fast and efficient that they were done around noon. They cleaned up after themselves and arranged the reusable moving bins and wrapped furniture so that we could still walk around the apartment safely. Many of the same guys who packed our place returned the next day as a part of the moving team. They arrived around the same time, as promised, and loaded their truck just as quickly and efficiently as they had packed everything. They unloaded the truck quickly and had us in our new home before 3:00p. Nothing was damaged in transit and none of our possessions went missing. As has been my experience in the past, all of their employees were courteous, hard working, and accommodating of reasonable requests. The quote we were provided was accurate and the price we paid at the end matched. We highly recommend them! read more

I had a fantastic experience with Lion and Bear! I really appreciated that they came to my apartment to actually SEE the things I have before they gave me an estimate. Other companies just guessed and gave me a quote and also said that the price would increase if movers came and saw items were bigger or there were things I did not inventory or if there were stairs at my new or old location. Lion and Bear, on the other hand, did a thorough inventory themselves and gave me a solid quote that would NOT increase. Despite the rain, they did a fantastic job. They carefully wrapped everything, and nothing got damaged. They took their time, and got everything out of my apartment (I did full service packing). They took about 24 hours to reach my out-of-state destination, and they actually arrived even earlier than expected! For unloading, they also did a fantastic job. They re-built the large furniture items, arranged the boxes per-room, and even gave me some advice on how to arrange the furniture to look good :) Highly recommended!!! Way better than any other place I contacted in DC. read more

Our move from Alexandria to Arlington was as easy as could be and worth every penny. Charlie was very responsive via email and quickly provided us with a moving quote. Their rates are affordable--definitely not the cheapest--but that was okay with us because you get what you pay for, right? They were also able to furnish a COI for our new building in a matter of minutes. The moving men showed up right on time and were very professional and friendly, and they handled all of our belongings with care. They got right to work and had us completely moved out of our 400 sqft studio and into our new place in 3-4 hours. Yes, our entire move only took only a few hours and we didn't have to break a sweat! Granted, we did pack up all of our belongings nicely and securely before the move, leaving them with only a few large items to package themselves, but still we were impressed. Everything arrived in good condition and we couldn't have been happier with our decision to hire Lion and Bear Moving Save yourself the heavy lifting and flights of stairs. You'll thank yourself again and again. read more

I used Lion and Bear Moving to move my 1 bedroom apartment from DC to NYC on May 5th 2019. As anyone who's done it would know, a long distance move is incredibly stressful. Everything from setting up and scheduling the move with Lion and Bear Moving to the pickup and drop off was as seamless as it could have been. I got a lot of quotes for this move and Lion and Bear Movers was one of the best prices I got, which helped me save a lot of money on the move. They helped me arrange a date where I could get the best quote possible. It was really short notice and I had a hard deadline of the end of the month, and they made it work. They were completely professional and packed up everything they could possibly take in the truck. They came with wardrobe boxes to pack clothes hanging in my closet, which is great. And I didn't need to have a mattress bag for my mattress. They used shrink wrap to protect it. They were fabulous and nothing was damaged. I would definitely hire them for my next move! 10/10 recommend. read more

Dominique and Alex are AMAZING! They were so efficient with my studio move. They arrived just on time, parked in a really weird location, and managed both a tiny elevator and 5 flights of stairs in the rain for my move. Everything was moved perfectly and smoothly and came to my new place in mint condition. Honestly I didn't think it would all fit in the truck - but they made it work. They even took me in the moving truck when my car broke down and gave me advance and a helping hand to fix it. Talk about above and beyond! They kept me sane on the worst moving day of my life and completely on schedule. I couldn't have asked to work with a better group of movers and company. Not to mention honestly the conversation was amazing - these folk are SMART and really really savvy at both moving and in life. So grateful they were there to support me on move day. 100% would recommend!! Honestly I can't believe what a steal this was for the level of detail and moving efficiency. Very very happy. read more

Charlie and his team did an excellent job moving my belongings from DC to northern NJ, and back to DC again. I found Lion & Bear using the Yelp feature for finding a moving quote, and Charlie contacted me with an extremely reasonable quote almost immediately after finishing my search. He was very accessible and helpful via text, email, and phone in the weeks prior to my move. The (masked!) movers were professional, pleasant, and flexible with my schedule. During this move, my roommate had a terrible experience with a very large moving company that witheld her belongings for 9 days after she moved in, and she was unable to contact anyone to inquire about when they would arrive. Lion & Bear, on the other hand, exemplified all of the benefits of moving with a small business--since I was contacting the owner and his small team of movers directly, this was by far the smoothest experience I've ever had while moving despite the pandemic. Couldn't recommend these guys highly enough! read more

I've never hired movers before and was reluctant since this was for my office. However, I was blown away by the great customer service and speed of the move. This would have taken me all day if I did it alone. The team of 3 moved everything (out of old and in to new office) in 2 hours. The movers were scheduled to arrive by 9am, they arrived early (8:40) and nearly had half the truck full before 9am. These guys hustle and are super friendly. Everything was discussed over the phone before hand. Once they arrived, there was a check in sheet for the time and then check out when finished. Everything was reviewed together so there were no surprises. They were super professional!!! If you're planning a move in the city, I highly recommend this service. You can have piece of mind that they will show up and move your items carefully and safely, and as fast as possible. I'd give them 6 stars if I could. read more

I was really impressed by the these movers. I've moved three times in the past 6 years, and these were by far and away the best I've used. First of all, they showed up on time, which apparently is rare from a moving company. They worked hard through the day, and didnt have any complaints about going into tough to reach areas like the attic, nor with some of the very heavy furniture that needed to be moved up a flight of stairs. They were careful with everything, disassembled and reassembled beds and cribs etc. The whole move took about 12 hours, partly because we had to go to a storage facility as well, and even though it was a pretty long day, they were pleasant throughout. They were really honest as well. They stopped to grab lunch between packing up one house and going to the other, and they were sure to not charge me for that "break" in the day. All in all, really pleased. read more

Dominique and Goga were awesome! Very professional and seriously focused on the mission: have a successful, quick and efficient move. Charlie - the manager had excellent communication skills as well. If you ask them to wrap your belongings, they come with shrink wrap, tapes and blankets. I was thinking to get TV box, no need, they use blanlets to cover it. I really appreciated that. I would recommend this moving company. It was my second move since I move here from Texas, I have heard many horror stories, but I would trust to this local moving company. The price is reasonable for this area, their minimum is 2 hours and they charge 15min increments. The clock starts when they arrive to pick up address and they do not have travel fee. If you want a headache free experience, hire them, they come with equipped trucks and they use their employees. read more

2023 Update: I booked a move with Lion & Bear a month in advance, but they did not show up for my move and did not answer my calls or texts. They only texted me once I posted a negative review on Google. Their failure to arrive changed all of my moving plans, and booking a replacement mover at the last minute is cost me over $1,000. Here's what happened: They promised to arrive between 2 and 4 pm. I called at 1:39 pm to confirm, and they said they were coming, they would double-check and hung up on me. I waited until 4 pm, but no one arrived, and they did not answer a single one of my phone calls or texts. They finally replied after I posted a negative review on Google and offered to come by the next day, but by that point, I had already hired new movers. I have used them in the past and they had been great. I am very disappointed. read more

By far the absolute moving experience ever. From the start, when I made the first call to book to when the truck pulled away everyone amazing. I had to call back a few times with questions and each time the person on the other end was top notch in customer service. And TODAY's movers (yes today I'm that happy) came right on the dot 9am, assessed the situation and moved our 2.5 bedroom (really a 3 bedroom but one room as mostly empty) in 7 hours. They were efficient, friendly, kept us updated on any concerns on items and answered any questions I had patiently while still moving. I cannot say enough about them - if i could remember their names (no matter how efficient it's still a MOVE!) I'd give them an individual shout out! Highly, highly recommend them - they are well deserving of their 5 star rating and I'm glad to add to it. read more

I highly recommend hiring Lion and Bear Movers for your next move job. Here are the top reasons: 1. Charlie who is the owner - very responsive. This is so crucial when trying to coordinate a move and adds a layer of certainty and stress relief to any size move. 2. The pricing is great! Upfront quotes and very fair. 3. Dominique and Ruslan, showed up on time and were the two most efficient duo you could ask for. I had huge wrench thrown into my moving day and their positive attitude and efficiency were my saving grace from a meltdown. They moved so fast and made it their mission to get me set up in my new place. I had 0 breakage from my out-of-state move and that has to be credited to their level of care and experience. I don't plan on moving any time soon but when I do I will definitely re-hire Lion and Bear Movers! read more

If I could give 0 stars, I would. These movers broke/damaged several of our belongings, including 2 of our sofas and a nice, fairly new leather recliner. When I called Charlie after the move to report the damages, he was rude and shady, and said in order for them to give me any compensation for the damages, I had to write them a Yelp review and give them 5 stars. I did just that, received $100 (not enough to cover the damages), then took my review down. Now I'm writing my new, honest review - Lion & Bear are affordably priced, but they are kind of jerks to work with. They will handle your items carelessly and it will cost you to fix/replace your broken/damaged items. If you care about your belongings, do yourself a favor and DO NOT USE THEM AS MOVERS! read more

I was very pleased with Lion & Bear's services. I recently moved from one apartment to another about 5-6 miles away. The movers were on time, courteous, and very professional. During the move, we experienced several challenges that were caused by the apartment management, including the fact that they double booked the loading dock at one apartment and the freight elevator in BOTH apartments stopped working. The Lion & Bear movers were patient and helpful--they worked with me to find solutions and keep going. The price was fair and they did a great job packing and transporting the furniture. I just cannot say enough about how glad I am that I used this company. I would recommend them and I intend to use them again. Thank you, Lion & Bear! read more

I moved to a new apartment in DC this week, and had an excellent experience. Moving is always stressful, but Lion & Bear movers were professional, efficient, and understanding. We had to make an unexpected second trip to pick up a few remaining items, which added about an hour of additional time to the total. When we finished unpacking everything, the movers called the manager to complete the transaction. He asked me how the move went, and I said it went well but that we had to make an unexpected second trip to pick up a few items. When I told him it took an hour, he immediately said he would subtract that time from the total cost. Excellent customer service. I would use the company again. Thanks! read more

I contacted Lion and Bear Movers for a quote and began the process of preparing for my move from VA to NC on March 28, 2020. Prior to the move, L&B addressed all of my inquiries and concerns. On the date of the move, L&B were prompt, did a quick once over of my belongings and began to load and organize my items, and wrap those too fragile to prevent damage. I was impressed. Once my possessions were delivered to NC, L&B quickly unloaded and organized everything. Nothing was damaged. If you are packed and ready to move or anticipate a move, Lion and Bear Movers are an EXCELLENT choice. They a prompt, swift, and have great pricing (and the movers have a great attitude too). read more

I liked what another reviewer said about giving six stars if they could, because I completely agree! Our experience with Lion & Bear was exceptional. From getting the initial quote, to having to update our day/time of moving, to the actual moving experience, I have no complaints and only praise. They offered the best quote and it was an accurate quote by the end of the move. The guys who came to move our stuff were friendly, SO FAST, very careful with our belongings, and overall exceptional. A friend recommended them to us from her previous 2 moves - I can guarantee that we will be using them again for our future moves. read more