Sterling Van Lines

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About Sterling Van Lines

Sterling Van Lines has been around since 1991 and has specialized in small moves ever since it first opened for business. The company has moved small homes from state to state within the continental United States for decades with a reputation that precedes it. Sterling Van Lines covers the full range of moving services from packing and crating your valuables, to loading and transport. Of course, it is also fully licensed and insured to move your belongings to or from any of the 48 states. For over 30 years, Sterling Van Lines has been the go-to mover for small moves within Los Angeles, CA and Southern California with overwhelmingly positive reviews from satisfied customers that have relied on Sterling Van Lines to get them across town and the country.

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Moving Services

  • Small Move
  • Piano
  • Antique
  • Long Distance
  • Residential Move
  • Estate Move
  • Freight
  • Packing & Crating
  • Local Storage Available
  • WorryFree Moving

California Moving License

Active

Last Checked: 12/22/21
USDOT Interstate License

Authorized

for Interstate Moves

Last Checked: 05/23/24

USDOT

568254

ENTITY TYPE

Carrier

*Note: this license information has not been manually verified. Please confirm all license information at https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/CompanySnapshot.aspx

Awards

Top 10 Movers in Los Angeles, CA 2023 award
Top 3 Movers in Los Angeles, CA 2022 award
Top 10 Movers in Los Angeles, CA 2021 award
Top 10 Movers in Los Angeles, CA 2020 award

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Summarized Review of Sterling Van Lines

We've analyzed the customer reviews to provide a summarized snapshot. Imagine the challenge of sifting through and reading every single review a moving company has ever received. Could you spot the fake reviews? Could you formulate a well-rounded analyses, or would you be left relying on a gut feeling?

Our rigorous evaluation process addresses this by meticulously vetting each moving company based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience:

1. Quality

8.5/10

Nationwide Average: 8.44/10

generally receives high praise for their professional, efficient, and satisfactory moving services, with many customers reporting very positive experiences, despite a few reports of dissatisfaction and unresolved issues.

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Recent Reviews Mention...

Sterling made me very happy with their service

Sterling Van Lines delivered our piano efficiently

great service and a good experience overall

2. Punctuality

7.63/10

Nationwide Average: 8.07/10

generally demonstrates a strong record of on-time deliveries and pickups, though there have been notable exceptions where they significantly missed their commitments.

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Recent Reviews Mention...

punctual

delivered the piano on time

They were honest about the time frame.

3. Affordability

8.64/10

Nationwide Average: 7.69/10

generally offers very competitive and reasonable rates, making them an affordable choice for many, despite a few instances of pricing concerns.

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a fair price

rates are extremely competitive

It was really very reasonable.

4. Communication

7.82/10

Nationwide Average: 7.53/10

generally receives high praise for their responsiveness, organization, and ability to keep customers informed throughout the moving process, with only a few customers experiencing issues with follow-ups and timely information.

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Recent Reviews Mention...

Sterling was very good at keeping me informed

Staff is very organized and maintained good communication

He was super responsive

5. Stick to Prices

7.13/10

Nationwide Average: 5.99/10

generally maintains a strong reputation for transparency and honesty, often honoring their initial quotes, notwithstanding a few instances of deviation and miscommunication.

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no hidden fees

was not billed until delivery

follow through on what was promised

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Customer Insights

Local Move Duration: 3 hours from 3 reviews

Interstate Move Duration: 7 days from 14 reviews

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Great Crew Members

the whole team is A++++++++
DougDoug Brown was truly superb and very helpful
SandySandy was amazing at getting everything organized
Sandra,TonySandra was very knowledgeable, Tony was professional
SandiSandi was attentive and provided good service
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  • 1. Quality

    Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

  • 2. Punctuality

    Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?

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Contact Sterling Van Lines

6850 Suva St, Bell Gardens, CA, 90201
(800) 264-6313
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