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| 400 W 70th Ave Suite 3, Anchorage, AK, 99518 | |
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| Local moving services, State to state moving services, Specialty moving services |
| 550 W 54th Ave, Anchorage, AK, 99518 | |
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| Local Residential Moving, Local Commercial Moving, Out-of-State Moves See More |
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| 2216 N Post Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99501 | |
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About Alaska Terminals, Inc.
Alaska Terminals, Inc. is a professional moving company based in Anchorage, Alaska, AK. Founded in 1981, Alaska Terminals, Inc. has gained an outstanding reputation as an efficient and customer-friendly moving company that strives to operate with a high level of quality and professionalism. With locations in Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska Terminals, Inc. can deliver local moving services, state to state moving services, and specialty moving services, transporting items of all shapes and sizes to any destination. And with experienced and highly skilled movers, Alaska Terminals, Inc. can pack and move your belongings with precision and security that you'll undoubtedly appreciate.
| Category | Rating | Why? |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | 9.04/10 | |
| Punctuality | 8.82/10 | |
| Affordability | 6.94/10 | |
| Communication | 9.25/10 | |
| Stick to Prices | 3.85/10 | |
| Speed | 8.53/10 | |
| Friendliness | 9.68/10 | |
| Will Hire Again | 8.88/10 | |
| Professionalism | 9.2/10 | |
| Conflict Handling | 4.35/10 | |
| Precision & Care | 8.42/10 |
Recent Customer Reviews Mention...
Quality “crew worked hard” “they came when they were supposed to” “Took my trash by mistake and tore up my upholstery” “Crew packed everything with care” “great job with our move” “very professional and efficient service” “great service and movers” “Everything went absolutely perfectly” “smoothest move ever and service excellence” “great company, good folks” |
Punctuality “came when they were supposed to” “they came when they were supposed to” “on time” “were prompt” “showed up on time each day” “Showed up on time” “They arrived on delivery day on-time” “Everyone was punctual” “packers were punctual” “the guys showed up on time” |
Affordability “good price” “10k to 11k for 6000 pounds was way too expensive” “costing me massive amounts of money” “Good prices” “very reasonably priced” “Good price indicates affordability” “charged an overtime fee despite a promise” “price was very reasonable” “the price was great” “it was affordable” |
Communication “Crew was very kind and informative” “The Team was efficient, thorough, polite” “courtesy and professionalism in communication” “always courteous and patient with credit card changes” “Nicole and her staff are courteous and professional” “staff was very very helpful” “Nicole kept us informed all the way” “they found my itemized receipt quickly” “They called as soon as our belongings arrived” “excellent customer service” |
Stick to Prices “estimate of the weight was exact” “charged an overtime fee when promised I wouldn't” “overcharged and charged for drive time to/from warehouse unexpectedly” “charged an overtime fee, promised not to” |
Speed “they waste no time” “fast and efficient unloading” “arrived two weeks ahead of schedule” “Fast delivery process” “everyone was speedy” “were efficient” “Fast and efficient, quick in and quick out” “the movers were efficient” “Were very efficient” “were in and out in 2 hours” |
Friendliness “they were very kind to us” “Crew was very kind” “The Team was polite” “were polite” “courtesy displayed shows friendliness” “always courteous and patient” “they are friendly” “Nicole and her staff are courteous” “were polite and professional” “very friendly guys” |
Will Hire Again “would not hire again due to damage” “would not hire again after this experience” “would not hire again” “would use them again” “would highly recommend them” “would use them again” “would be most welcome” “better than ANYONE else, would hire again” “will always be a positive reference” “great company, good folks” |
Professionalism “crew was very professional” “100% Professional” “very professional” “professionalism of all the staff mentioned” “staff are professional” “polite and professional from start to finish” “awesome packing and unloading crew” “they were professional” “crew was professional and very thorough” “Nicole and crew were fantastic” |
Conflict Handling “denied claim, did not rectify damage” “they denied a claim for the damaged desk” “only two small items were damaged, minor issues” “went the extra mile and then some ” “no remediation after issues were reported to management” “minor damage was made right immediately” |
Precision & Care “broke a $1000 desk during the move” “they damaged a $1000 desk” “Tore up my upholstery and lost boxes” “Crew packed everything with care” “wrapped all the furniture and items carefully” “treated my stuff like it was their own, not a scratch on anything” “they were respectful of our home” “crew handled our belongings with care” “team treated our belongings with care” “nothing broken or scratched” |
Pros & Cons
- On-time arrivals
- Professional and hardworking crew
- Items packed and wrapped carefully
- Positive experiences leading to recommendations
- Broken and damaged items
- Claims for damages denied
- Missing boxes and items
- Quality of service considered poor by some
Customer Insights
Local Move Duration: 3.5 hours from 3 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Calista Rose, Michael | perfect with estimate, helpfulness, and unbelievable packing and loading |
| Nicole | Nicole took incredibly great care of us |
| Nicole | went above and beyond |
| Nicole | followed shipments from quote to delivery |
| Nicole, Matt, Art | coordinated well, packed belongings perfectly |
About The Moving Man
The Moving Man is a family-owned and operated full-service moving company based in Anchorage, Alaska since 1992. Their service area includes local moves within Anchorage, Wasilla, Palmer, and beyond on Alaska's road network. The company is committed to setting the service standard in the region by providing excellent customer service, which has resulted in a strong reputation and a high number of returning customers and referrals. Their experienced crew handles local residential and commercial moves, as well as out-of-state moves with various service levels to meet clients' diverse needs. The Moving Man also offers packing, unpacking, and moving materials to ensure a seamless relocation experience.
| Category | Rating | Why? |
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| Quality | 8.61/10 | |
| Punctuality | 8.59/10 | |
| Affordability | 9.17/10 | |
| Communication | 7.14/10 | |
| Stick to Prices | 8.38/10 | |
| Speed | 9.09/10 | |
| Friendliness | 9.42/10 | |
| Will Hire Again | 8.24/10 | |
| Professionalism | 7.39/10 | |
| Conflict Handling | 2.52/10 | |
| Precision & Care | 7.61/10 |
Recent Customer Reviews Mention...
Quality “Quick and easy experience with great results” “they were efficient, respectful, and professional” “best price and quick, safe work” “couldn't be happier with the service provided” “they were amazing” “provided excellent quality” “Great service” “The moving man is the best” “recommend their services and would use again” “would 100% recommend” |
Punctuality “Movers arrived at the stated time” “sent out movers within an hour” “arrived on time” “they were on time” “came on the same day we scheduled” “able to accommodate our time sensitive move” “timely move suggests punctuality” “did not show up when needed” “were 10 minutes early for our appointment” “were on-time” |
Affordability “reasonably priced” “best price by far” “the price was fair” “they were the lowest bid we received” “rates were really reasonable and made budgeting effortless” “low price indicates affordability” “Great rates.” “reasonably priced” “had the best deal for me” “had the best price, very affordable” |
Communication “They listen and follow directions well” “Martin provided excellent communication with a complimentary quote” “were right on it with address changes” “failed to communicate limitations in a timely manner” “accommodated me without any fuss” “awesome customer service” “Responsive.” “They were responsive but dismissive to concerns.” “Linelle was super nice and accommodating” “helpful estimate by owner” |
Stick to Prices “showed pricing sheet, no hidden charges” “came in 15 minutes under bid” “exact cost... was almost exactly what he quoted me” “quoted us a lesser price” “on-the-nose accurate to actual move time” |
Speed “Fast and efficient move” “worked quickly” “efficient during the move” “took less than five minutes to move” “they were fast, and efficient” “very efficient moving my household” “in and out in less than 15 minutes” “Were in and out so quick during the move” “Only moved 36 totes in three hours.” “fast and efficient move” |
Friendliness “they were very courteous” “gentlemen were amazing” “were so polite” “Very polite and professional” “they were very polite and respectful” “described as friendly” “crew was very respectful” “crew had a good sense of humor” “helpful and friendly” “very friendly, made my 6 year old son comfortable” |
Will Hire Again “Would definitely use again” “highly recommend and would hire again” “I've updated my phone contacts” “would not hesitate to use them again” “would use them again for all my future moving needs” “Would definitely hire again” “would definitely use their services again” “would thank so very much again” “would recommend them to my closest friends” “would hire again” |
Professionalism “were respectful and professional” “were professional” “hard-working and highly recommended” “gentlemen were amazing” “very impressed with their professionalism” “Very professional” “lack of professionalism in handling problems” “knew what they were doing reflects professionalism” “crew was professional and respectful” “unprofessional handling of scheduling” |
Conflict Handling “blames customers for problems and lies about insurance” “Dismissive and defensive when confronted.” “offered us 50 bucks for the broken TV” “made extra effort to get appropriate storage van” “owner is not willing to take responsibility” “hid behind insurance instead of accepting responsibility” |
Precision & Care “Took good care of my belongings” “they were very careful” “everything arrived in good condition with nothing broken” “extremely careful with disassembly and reassembly” “impressed with how carefully everything was stacked” “attention to detail was excellent” “Took great care when moving my stuff” “The totes were negligently unpacked causing damage.” “careful with all items, including sensitive equipment” “took extra care with heirlooms” |
Pros & Cons
- Efficient, respectful, and professional service
- On-time arrivals and quick moves
- Reasonably and competitively priced
- Great care taken with belongings
- Rare issues with communication and scheduling
- Some cases of damaged items during move
- Infrequent unprofessional behavior reported
- Occasional lack of responsibility for damages or problems
Great Crew Members
| Martin | helped with the move, fit all stuff in his truck |
| Martin | company president provided a complimentary quote and good rates |
| Martin | Martin made a great impression |
| Martin | Martin and his crew provided excellent experience |
| Martin | Martin was awesome! |
About Royal Alaskan Movers
Royal Alaskan Movers is a professional moving company that has been serving clients in Anchorage, Alaska, and its surrounding areas since 2010. Considered to be "Alaska's Mover of Choice," it lends its expertise to clients who are keen on moving to different locales within Alaska such as Anchorage, Juneau, Fairbanks, Ketchikan, and Kodiak. Royal Alaskan Movers can also facilitate moves to another U.S. state or even a foreign destination. A part of The DeWitt Companies, which is a fourth-generation family of five sister companies that provides relocation, logistics, warehousing, and freight forwarding services to businesses, households, and military clients all over the world, the Royal Alaskan Movers' great reputation is bolstered by its A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau.
| Category | Rating | Why? |
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| Quality | 7.37/10 | |
| Punctuality | 7.32/10 | |
| Affordability | 6.74/10 | |
| Communication | 6.43/10 | |
| Stick to Prices | 5.04/10 | |
| Speed | 7.56/10 | |
| Friendliness | 8.39/10 | |
| Will Hire Again | 6.9/10 | |
| Professionalism | 6.12/10 | |
| Conflict Handling | 3.12/10 | |
| Precision & Care | 6.23/10 |
Recent Customer Reviews Mention...
Quality “move was wonderful” “Everyone was great to work with” “great job by movers” “received much lower than expected quality of service” “not even close to the least professional” “they stole my watches and other valuables” “experience was still great” “services were not satisfactory” “great work by movers but overall disappointing experience” “the movers moved slow” |
Punctuality “showed up on time” “the movers were timely” “were on-time for both moves” “Nio and Victor showed up on time and ready” “worked on Christmas Eve as needed” “Dispatched a crew the same day” “got us to our appointment right on schedule” “delivered very early” “delivery was over 3 weeks late” “notified us of delay last minute, delivered later than promised” |
Affordability “the price was right” “the final price was almost triple the original quote” “they were the cheapest bid for the contract” “prices are very competitive” “they are extremely overpriced” “most competitive rate mentioned.” “got way more for my money” “worked hard to meet my budget requirements” “move cost me 16% more” “stayed within my budget” |
Communication “wonderful to work with” “Great to work with” “difficult communication, constantly talked over” “didn't respond to emails or calls” “my questions kept getting ignored” “they have not uploaded the reweigh tickets” “they are not responsive at all” “communication was awful” “business was responsive with scheduling” “Marla and the crew kept in good communication” |
Stick to Prices “quoted one price but charged almost triple” “ignored questions about quote details” “honest about time and costs, implying sticking to quotes.” “costs and move date matched what was told” “no issues with invoice or quoted price mentioned” “what was quoted is what was paid” “invoice was over $5,000 more than the quote” “time taken was very close to the estimate” “not contacted me about claim deadline” “charged for the weight of the crate against agreement” |
Speed “deliberate slowing down of the job to extend hours” “worked quickly” “the movers worked slowly” “the crew was fast” “movers were efficient and fast” “described as efficient in their service” “worked quickly and efficiently” “quick to provide a quote and complete the jobs.” “unloaded the truck fast” “accomplish everything in a timely manner” |
Friendliness “Crew was great” “the crew's behavior was blatantly unprofessional” “most professional and courteous” “actual movers were super polite” “the movers were respectful” “movers were respectful” “the crew was courteous” “crew was entertaining” “so friendly” “no complaints despite the messy apartment” |
Will Hire Again “would recommend them to anyone” “Will definitely be using them again” “would definitely hire again” “felt intimidated and would not hire again” “will pay for containers next time” “would not hire due to poor service” “they completely ghosted me” “they stole my watches and other valuables” “would definitely hire this team again” “do not recommend and would not hire again” |
Professionalism “Crew did heavy lifting professionally” “unprofessional conduct, implying job-hard bargaining” “not even close to the least professional” “unprofessional handling of inquiries” “they stole my watches and other valuables” “most professional, courteous, and hardworking” “lacked management and oversight” “movers worked really hard and were polite” “unprofessional behavior noted” “professional behaviour noted during the moves” |
Conflict Handling “no effort to rectify overcharging or missing items” “did not address concerns when ignored” “slow to act on fixing damages” “Not helpful when addressing the issues.” “honest about inadvertently breaking a light fixture” “refused to pay for broken items” “reimbursed for the broken futon, but other issues unresolved” “quick to address and solve minor hiccups” “they make light of complaints” “Brad was honest and fair in rectifying issues” |
Precision & Care “dragging a mattress on pavement” “they stole my watches and other valuables” “took care of our household goods as if they were their own” “damaged my balcony during the move” “packed belongings safely and securely” “they even wrapped the plastic tuff totes” “nothing was broken” “genuinely cared about getting my stuff packed safely” “Treated my heirlooms with care, everything arrived in great shape” “took great care of items” |
Pros & Cons
- Competitive pricing
- Professional and courteous team
- Efficient and fast movers
- Excellent communication in some instances
- Deliberate slowing down to extend hours
- Charged almost triple the quoted price
- Issues with overcharging not addressed
- Repeated theft reports of valuables
Great Crew Members
| Diana | Diana loosely answered some questions |
| Nio, Pete, James, Kone | worked quickly and were very careful with goods |
| Andrew | These two are an asset to your company |
| Diana | Diana was helpful and responsive |
| Nio,Victor | showed up on time, professional and caring |
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Why Hire Alaska Terminals, Inc.
You should hire Alaska Terminals, Inc. for a move if you want a smooth and stress-free experience. Customers have consistently praised the company for their professional, efficient, and courteous service. The movers are experienced and take great care in handling your belongings, ensuring they arrive at your new home in the same condition as when they were packed. From start to finish, the staff at Alaska Terminals is responsive and dedicated to making your move as seamless as possible. With a long list of positive reviews, you can trust that you are in good hands with Alaska Terminals, Inc.
View Full Profile >>Why Hire Royal Alaskan Movers
You should hire Royal Alaskan Movers for a move if you want a moving company with a lot of experience and positive reviews from customers. The movers are described as friendly, professional, efficient, and respectful, and they are able to handle packing and moving of household goods. They are also praised for their communication skills and their ability to handle moves on short notice. Additionally, they offer competitive pricing and can handle moves both within Alaska and to the lower 48 states. However, as with any moving company, there may be instances of damage or unprofessional behavior, so it's important to thoroughly research and compare options before making a decision.
View Full Profile >>Why Hire Royal Alaskan Movers
You should hire Royal Alaskan Movers for a move if you want a moving company with a lot of experience and positive reviews from customers. The movers are described as friendly, professional, efficient, and respectful, and they are able to handle packing and moving of household goods. They are also praised for their communication skills and their ability to handle moves on short notice. Additionally, they offer competitive pricing and can handle moves both within Alaska and to the lower 48 states. However, as with any moving company, there may be instances of damage or unprofessional behavior, so it's important to thoroughly research and compare options before making a decision.
View Full Profile >>Why Hire Royal Alaskan Movers
You should hire Royal Alaskan Movers for a move if you want a moving company with a lot of experience and positive reviews from customers. The movers are described as friendly, professional, efficient, and respectful, and they are able to handle packing and moving of household goods. They are also praised for their communication skills and their ability to handle moves on short notice. Additionally, they offer competitive pricing and can handle moves both within Alaska and to the lower 48 states. However, as with any moving company, there may be instances of damage or unprofessional behavior, so it's important to thoroughly research and compare options before making a decision.
View Full Profile >>Why Hire Royal Alaskan Movers
You should hire Royal Alaskan Movers for a move if you want a moving company with a lot of experience and positive reviews from customers. The movers are described as friendly, professional, efficient, and respectful, and they are able to handle packing and moving of household goods. They are also praised for their communication skills and their ability to handle moves on short notice. Additionally, they offer competitive pricing and can handle moves both within Alaska and to the lower 48 states. However, as with any moving company, there may be instances of damage or unprofessional behavior, so it's important to thoroughly research and compare options before making a decision.
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