The Moving Squad

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About The Moving Squad

For over 26 years, The Moving Squad has been providing full-service relocations for customers in Columbia, Lexington, Aiken, Sumter, Blythewood, Chapin, Irmo, and beyond. Our team is one of the many movers in Columbia, SC and we're licensed, insured, and experienced in providing personalized moving services that promise speed, efficiency, and affordability even if you have a number of large items or heavy furniture that needs to be moved. The Moving Squad provides the materials and packing services that ensure your valuables are protected and arrive at your new location safely and securely. Operating out of West Columbia, SC, we also offer long-distance moving services if you need to relocate out of state and we own climate-controlled storage units to keep your items protected before, during, or even after a move.

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Moving Services

  • Residential Moving Services
  • Commercial Moving Services
  • HeavyDuty Moving
  • Packing Services
  • Climate Controlled Storage
  • Military or Government Move
  • Piano Moving
  • Appliance Moving
  • Furniture Moving
  • LastMinute Moving
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Not Authorized

for Interstate Moves

Last Checked: 02/23/24

USDOT

3244919

ENTITY TYPE

Carrier

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Awards

Top 10 Movers in Columbia, SC 2024 award
Top 10 Movers in Columbia, SC 2023 award
Top 10 Movers in Columbia, SC 2022 award
Top 10 Movers in Columbia, SC 2021 award
Top 10 Movers in Columbia, SC 2020 award

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Summarized Review of The Moving Squad

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

8.67/10

Nationwide Average: 8.44/10

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The Moving Squad is highly regarded for its professionalism, efficiency, and great value, though there are a few incidents of dissatisfaction due to damages and service issues.

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Recent Reviews Mention...

ease of scheduling, prompt arrival, and quick service

Ocean was great but had issues with damages and receipt

arrived early and moved efficiently

2. Punctuality

8.4/10

Nationwide Average: 8.07/10

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The Moving Squad generally exemplifies promptness and timely service, with the majority of reviews highlighting their on-time arrivals and appreciation for their early or prompt services, despite a few reports of significant lateness.

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Recent Reviews Mention...

prompt arrival

arrived early which was appreciated

Oceann was very quick with delivery

3. Affordability

7.26/10

Nationwide Average: 7.69/10

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The Moving Squad generally offers competitive rates and is perceived as fairly priced, though a few customers feel their services are overpriced or the pricing structure is unclear.

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Recent Reviews Mention...

great value

Fairly priced

It was priced so well

4. Communication

7.4/10

Nationwide Average: 7.53/10

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The Moving Squad appears to receive mixed feedback, where many customers praise their responsiveness and clarity, particularly highlighting the efforts of specific team members and their customer service, but there are also notable complaints about unresponsiveness, disorganization, and issues with follow-up on requests and refunds.

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Recent Reviews Mention...

ease of scheduling

never received a payment receipt despite multiple requests

no one will respond to multiple requests

5. Stick to Prices

6.42/10

Nationwide Average: 5.99/10

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The Moving Squad generally adheres well to their initial quotes, often ending up charging less than anticipated, despite an occasional complaint about an unfulfilled refund promise.

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Recent Reviews Mention...

promised a refund that never happened

move took less than our quote

final price came on lower side of quote

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Customer Insights

Local Move Duration: 3.5 hours from 5 reviews

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Great Crew Members

Timmet the owner Tim who was very professional
Oceannhelped us in our time of need
OceannTeam is amazing
Oceandeserve praise
OceannPraised for professionalism and efficiency
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How do we review a moving company?

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

    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 The Moving Squad

Location
3118 Augusta Rd, West Columbia, SC, 29170
Phone
(803) 915-7782
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