What a quick and stress free move! We researched a few places & ATN movers were at the top of the list. Good communication and we knew we were in good hands. Took only about 3.5 hours including the drive out of a two bed apartment. read more

I have used ATN Movers three times in the last two years (2021, 2022, 2023). The first two times were for local moves within Northern Virginia, and the third time was for an interstate move (Virginia to New York). The first two moves were great -- it felt like my things were handled with care, and the movers worked efficiently. They charge an hourly rate but don't drag their feet to try to get you to pay more than you need to. Unfortunately, my most recent experience with them wasn't great. To their credit, they refunded ~13% of the cost of my move, but it doesn't feel like enough. Several of my belongings were damaged during my move. I had a dining table that was taken apart by the movers, and the table was apparently missing two screws. I was told that the person who took the table apart should've informed me of this (I wasn't informed). When the table was being put back together and I noticed the two screws that were missing, one of the movers insisted on using one of his own screws on the table after I had repeatedly asked if I should just ask the manufacturer for new screws. The screw ended up being too long, and went through my tabletop. Additionally, that same mover stepped on the bottom of my table with his shoe and left a shoe print... My bed frame ended up getting scratched, screws are missing, and a peg was very crooked after the move. My mattress also got black stains on it. Additionally, a bottle of my detergent spilled on several of my belongings, but the movers didn't inform me of this, and let me find out on my own. At least detergent can be washed out, but to just place my things in such a way that I wouldn't see the spills until turning things around annoyed me. I wouldn't make this particular complaint if all else went well, but the owner was also not the most responsive to my emails re: my recent move in the planning stage/before the move occurred. In some emails, I would ask him questions, only for the email to go completely unanswered. Also, the way the movers placed my boxes/furniture into my room was also horribly inefficient and made it very difficult for me to later move my things around and unpack. In the past I would've recommended ATN to others because of their affordability and care, but I can no longer recommend them after my experience with my interstate move. Edit to add: the owner's response to this review doesn't really add anything. I already mentioned in my review that they gave me a partial refund. read more

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Moved me out of my first solo apartment into my new apartment and going to us them for every move going forward. quality affordable experience across the board 10/10!!!! read more

I used Yelp to research movers and settled on ATN as they met my timeframe and were within my price point. I bought a house and did a local move from a rental into my new home. I pre-packed nearly everything in my rental, broke down my furniture and staged it by the door. This reduced time and cost for my move as ATNs recommendation was four movers for three hours but I asked for three. We finished in just 3 hours and 15 minutes with 30 minutes of that dedicated to driving in rush hour traffic. The bad: scheduling was frustrating, whomever I spoke with asked for the same information multiple times throughout the week of my move. I ended up taking pictures of previous messages and just resending as I was repeating the same thing over and over. The day of the move, I was still waiting to sign the papers, get my keys and the company kept contacting me to start earlier than our scheduled time. Some of my items were damaged, a few bags were torn, a leg to a table was broke. The good: they did a great job, they were polite courteous, on time, they were fast with loading the truck. They nearly loaded everything from my rental in an hour. We filled the entire truck up. They were mindful to ask to use the bathroom and when we moved into my new home one of the workers kept taking his shoes of. read more

Hired Affordable Arlington Movers to help me pack and move. The communication throughout the entire process was poor. My apartment was inspected and I was given a quote by Eddy and that was all fine. In the end though I had a terrible experience for the following reasons: 1. My packing was re-scheduled on late notice and I had to reach out to figure out if the packers were actually coming or not myself. 2. My packing date was rescheduled to the day before my move I had to reach out again on that day because nobody showed up or called me at the agreed-upon time. The packers came an hour late. 3. On the day of the move: I had booked the freight elevator for my new apartment and my current apartment. The movers did not come until three hours after the time that was agreed upon. I lost my freight elevator privileges at both places by the time they arrived (I had it from 12:30pm to 4pm). As it was Memorial Day the elevators were completely booked after my timeslots. As we didn't have the freight elevator the move took longer than it needed to and I had to spend a significant amount of time coordinating. I was given an extra person to help speed up the move at no cost but still had to pay for the time they went over which would not have happened if they came on time to use the loading dock and freight elevator. Ultimately there was no real discount or reparations for the poor experience. 4. To top it all off I am missing all of my utensils and cooking ware. I emailed my previous apartment to see if it was left there because the packers missed it and they said my apartment was completely cleaned out. I went back to my old apartment and physically checked the drawers and they were indeed cleaned out. I messaged Eddy to figure out next steps but have not heard anything back. I believe the packers and movers that were hired by Affordable Arlington Movers were subcontractors as they owned their own company. Wouldn't trust that you will get real employees if you hire this company. The poor communication, moving day experience, lack of reparations, and lost items all make this a clear one star experience for me. read more

Affordable Top Notch Movers - Going back to my old apartment to look for my utensils and cooking ware -- nothing here. - Movers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I booked these guys 2 days ago Monday, June 9th for 3:45 PM and they arrived on time and got to work immediately when they arrived. They moved rather quickly moving my bigger furniture and I was definitely concerned that they might break something with the speed they were moving. They kept asking me if they could come sooner than 3 I'm assuming because they had another appointment to get to which explains why they moved so quickly. Nothing was handled with care. Everything was tossed around. Lo and behold they ended up breaking my dresser and curio. I'll have to throw away my dresser because of them. I went with them because of their prices and reviews. Please choose a more professional, well-reviewed company for your move. read more

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Updated review: The owner's response to my initial review was further off-putting and combative. I stand by my initial review-- as the customer, it was completely out of my hands to coordinate moving times for the two moves. The company could have and should have better protocols for determining how long a move will take in order to schedule its moves each day accordingly. Updating this review to add that when my tv stand was moved, the movers misplaced three of the pins for the interior shelving. Without these, I haven't been able use one of the two shelves for the stand since I moved in. It would've been nice had the movers asked me to hold on to them instead of placing them wherever ---------------- Sigh. I was really prepared to give this company five stars after seeing how they handled my roommate's move, but unfortunately I didn't have the same experience. The scheduling process was easy-- I sent an email and the owner, Ray, called me immediately to confirm. I selected an afternoon move and was informed that the estimated arrival time for the movers would be 12-1 PM. I took off from work in prep for the move so that everything would be ready to go once the movers arrived. On my moving day, the arrival time for the movers was pushed back FOUR TIMES. That morning at 8 am, I got a text from the mover who told me that their morning move would take much longer than they expected, so the arrival time was pushed back to 3 PM. An inconvenience, but not *too* far outside of the estimated arrival window. Around 2 PM I texted to get an ETA and was informed that they arrival time would now be closer to 4. At this point, I was annoyed because the company could and should have planned better. All in all, the movers did not arrive until SIX PM. Keep in mind that the arrival was estimated at 12-1 PM. By the most conservative estimate, they were 5 hours late. Moving from apartment buildings requires A LOT of coordination, so their tardiness required me to have to constantly rearrange plans with the leasing offices in both buildings. I also feel that the owner did not own up to his own shortcoming. The various times I spoke w/ him on the phone, he told me "there was no way" he could've known that the first move would take that long. Yes, he could've. As the owner, it's your duty to get all the information you need from your clients to make sound decisions. He also kept repeating that an arrival time or 12-1 was only an estimate. However, estimates are generally close to the actual result. To recap, a move that was supposed to begin around noon didn't start until late evening and wasn't completed until 9 PM. I took off work (awasted PTO) and had to reschedule dealing with the leasing offices multiple times to be able to secure the loading docks once the movers finally arrived. So ridiculous. I would've given one star for the complete inconvenience, but I'll give two because the movers themselves were nice. read more

I had a great experience with ATN - we needed to move a handful of items from a furnished rental unit in Arlington, VA to another person in Columbia, MD a couple months ago. ATN was on time, efficient, and flexible with mileage. We were provided quotes based on the specific items we were moving, and texts, calls, and emails were all responded to promptly and with attention to detail. Eddy was wonderful to work with and went above and beyond in coordinating with the individual receiving the items, even following up with a phone call the evening before to confirm details. I rarely leave reviews but we scheduled this move with a newborn and Eddy's responsiveness and help in facilitating this move made everything a breeze. The person who received the items also provided overwhelmingly positive feedback - happy customers all around! read more

ATN/Affordable Arlington Movers gave me an easy move for a ridiculously affordable price. Cesar and Gember knocked out my move efficiently, and everything came back on the other side treated with care! Even better -- we forgot a chair back at my old place and they went back and got it while I got started on unpacking. They're great guys and I liked hanging out with them for the move process, which is a huge plus when you're moving solo. The booking process through Yelp was fast and easy and the office was so responsive. I was really impressed with the pricing too. It was $285 for a three-hour move on a weekday, which is an absolute bargain for how good the service was. They charge a fee on top of that if you book with a credit card, but I just paid cash to avoid it. They also do 6am moves, which is an awesome option if you're a morning person and just want to get your move over with. I hope to not have to move again for a very long time, but if I do, I'll be calling them! read more

What could have been potentially disastrous, Affordable Movers ended up not completely ruining our moving day. They showed up about 1.5 hours late, which isn't usually a huge deal but we had a strict deadline with a loading dock/moving elevator. I will say the owner did do his best to get as many people there to assist (we asked for 2 but 7 people showed up to help pack up). They obviously need some work on punctuality and not over booking jobs. The movers themselves were kind and efficient and we didn't have issue with damage/lost property. In the end even though we had a late start, the amount of man power ended up helping us move everything up within 30 minutes. read more

Budget price, NOT budget service. Absolutely great timing, and superlative communication. I'd shoot messages on Yelp at random times, and I never had to wait more than 15 minutes for a response, even Sunday evening! They weren't a minute late, and kept in contact on moving day! Now the movers were great! Ray was amazing, quick and efficient. Not a single blemished item. Large furniture wasn't a problem. Large TV's were easy, and a lot of glassware came in without a scratch. They finished early and were great to work with. Would hire back again without a doubt. Also, they were much cheaper than everyone else. Seriously great honest people with smiles read more

ATN was fantastic. I thought they had competitive pricing (my husband would beg to differ but he never got quoted anything for cheaper). At first we were quoted for 3 movers for three hours but given some of the restrictions with our move-out by our condo building, Eddy (the owner) had recommended hiring a 4th mover to get everything done in 3 hours. He also gave us a discounted price for adding the 4th mover. ATN was super fast and I thought the way they set move up was really efficient. The move-out ended up taking a little over an hour and the whole move 2.5 hours. Because it took less time, Eddy adjusted the pricing for us so we paid less. The guys as are very professional, helpful, and funny. I also think Eddy is running an honest business. I would definitely recommend! read more

We had a great experience with ATM movers! Scheduling the move was a breeze and they contact you the night before the move to confirm everything for the next day. I do wish they'd called me earlier or sent me an confirmation email but only because I like having the extra reassurance. The move went smoothly. The crew arrived early and worked fast. Probably one of the quickest, most painless moves we've experienced and this is our 3rd timing moving in the DC area. We would highly recommend ATM movers. read more

I must admit I was a bit nervous at first due to a scheduling issue but ATN managed to make it work. I would suggest calling a week in advance to confirm move date and time. ATN was able to completely move my 1 bedroom apartment in about 4 hours. 2 hours moving out and about 2 hours moving in... the time was extended due to the long walk from my apartment to the elevator and truck. Otherwise, I think it may have been a lot quicker. The ATN team was very professional. Everything arrived in one piece! I am only giving 4 stars because one item was accidentally left at my move out location. Luckily, I went back to check the next day and the item was still there. Understandable though, We were all rushing and I didn't double check before leaving the location. I would recommend ATN! read more

Contacted Affordable Top Notch Movers to schedule an almost immediate move, due to procrastination on my part, and Ray was AMAZING. He was able to get me on the calendar and the move went senselessly. His team arrived early, were professional, courteous, and carefully handled and packed my items. The move was super efficient, and Ray's prices are more than fair. My final price was precisely what he quoted and it was an absolute pleasure doing business with him and his team. If ever I'm in the market to move in the DC metro area, Affordable Top Notch Movers will be my first choice. Their name is a perfect description of their services, affordable and top notch!! read more

We selected Affordable Top Notch Movers for our move from Arlington to Williamsburg, and we are very happy with the service we received! Ceasar and Frank were very professional, taking good care of our belongings and working quickly and efficiently. We went with the flat rate option given the traffic concerns coming out of DC, and felt the price was reasonable and fair. We would definitely use them again! Sharon and Connor McGinty read more

Really fast and affordable. They were excellent with communication and finished the job in 2.5 hours. I have to say that working with them was an awesome experience and I would hire them again. read more

These guys did a great job and completed my move both quickly and safely. I am very happy with the job done and would recommend them for an affordable move. ATN was significantly cheaper than other local moving companies, and I felt like they took great care not to damage anything. No negatives. read more

These guys are great! I have moved several times in my life. I've see it all when it comes to moves and challenges/stress that come with it. The guys at Affordable took all the pressure away from me. From talking to Ray over the phone to the guys actually doing the move. They were understanding to my needs and made sure everything ran smooth. We had an issue with the destination spot (my fault...long story, issues with another tenant moving out) but the guys were calm, collected, and thorough with the plan...they kept moving everything in a professional manner despite the issues that were going on due to this other tenant. I highly recommend this moving company! Actually, this was a temporary move for me and I will be using them again for my next move in about 6 months. read more

I can't write a review about using this company because no one EVER answers the phone. I called multiple times trying to get a quote but they don't answer when u send a text they respond days later extremely early then never respond again. If I can't even speak to someone to get a quote I imagine the service will be bad! read more

These movers cancelled the day of my move. The cancellation was due to some of the movers being exposed to COVID, which I completely understand but I was shocked that the owner didn't have a backup plan. When he contacted me to cancel, I asked and he said he might be able to work something out. For the next few hours, he was slow to answer and kept saying he might be able to get a crew together to move me at the scheduled time, but when I asked if he could definitely do it, he didn't respond. Ultimately, I wound up finding a different moving company able to move me day of. read more

Movers did a great job. Super hard working guys. They were super quick and efficient. Everything was wrapped nicely and nothing was damaged. The only negative was that I had originally requested 3 movers but only two showed up. This ended up being fine and we only went a little bit over the minimum 3 hours so it ended up being cheaper for me! read more

I wish I could give them 0 stars. I booked them for a move from Silver Spring to Arlington. The price was unbeatable, but with cheap prices comes cheap service, right? Right! My first signal was when I asked to change my moving date as I would get my keys early. Got a fast reply which said no problem, we got you, but by we got you, they meant we are going to forget about your request and not change your reservation until you called again a week after. I decided to ignore that. The day of the move came. I was told they would keep me updated with ETA as I was not their first move. Well, they didn't. I was booked between 4 and 5. They showed up at 6:30. The guys moved quickly with no regard for my furniture whatsoever but thankfully didn't damage anything. What they did do, however, was misplace pieces of my kids' bunk beds. Guess what? I can't replace those. I contacted them to ask them if they had recovered it from the truck. A week later, no response. Contact them again. I'm told no we didn't find those pieces (I'm sure they were left in the truck because I made sure the apartment was empty before leaving) can I come take a look at the bed tomorrow? Not sure why, but figured they'll accept liability as they should, my children are sleeping on mattresses on the floor. I tell him yes, I'm available in the afternoon. Then....crickets. With what I paid them and what is going to cost me to replace my kids' bed, I could have hired a professional company and saved me the headache. For my next move, I'll make sure NOT to use them. read more

Best moving service! I'm a 22 yrs army veteran and moved over 15 times all over the state side and overseas and never had an pleasant experience until now. I called one week prior to schedule my move and received awesome customer service from Eddy. The movers reached out the day prior to confirm all details. The three man team arrived on time and immediately got to work. Nothing was broken, scratched or dented during the move. They put everything in its place, reassembled my bed and sectional sofa, no trash was left, and were extremely pleasant throughout the entire process. I don't plan on doing any more local moves but I will definitely recommend ATN Movers to anyone within the DMV area. read more

Top Notch movers did a fabulous job moving my belongs from my storage unit in Clarendon to my new apartment in Ballston. The movers were very efficient and careful with my belongings. I also commend the movers for coming out during the COVID-19 crisis. The price is unbeatable for two people. Would recommend! read more

ATN Movers handled my small move flawlessly. I was their second move of the day with an estimated 8am start time. Cesar was fantastic at keeping me up to date on timing. The two men loaded out my 1BR in DC in ~45 minutes, and unloaded at my new place in Arlington in a similar time frame, keeping the day well under the three hour minimum. All of my belongings were handled professionally and with care. Best price in town, and a fantastically smooth moving experience. Thank you!! read more

I used this company to move out of my house and into an apartment not far away. The movers showed up on time and went right to work. The move went quickly without incident and the pricing was very fair. I did my own packing so that was not an issue. I would definitely use this company again for my upcoming move except that it's out of state and they don't do interstate moves. read more

Found this company on Yelp and I'm so glad I did. They showed up on time and we're extremely professional. I had dozens of boxes, three TVs, a large bookcase and couch and SO MUCH more. Several of my items were awful to move (the last movers complained), however these guys did it with no problem. No items were broken and everything was delivered. We moved from Van Ness DC to Duke Alexandria and only paid a few hundred dollars. I would definitely use them for our next move. read more

We needed movers to help us move to our new house on two separate days: one day to move out of our 2 bedroom apartment and another day to move out of our 3 storage units! On both days, ATN sent Caesar as the crew lead plus 3 more men and a large Penske truck. We knew we would have so much stuff that we rented our own additional Uhaul for Day 2, which saved us all a trip and a lot of time. Caesar reaches out to us ahead of time on both occasions to confirm, and somehow arrived right on time in both cases. They had he beat moving equipment (huge carts, dollies, blankets, etc) and were super friendly and professional. They were fun, positive, respectful, and very careful not to hurt our newly remodeled new home. Their hustle was astounding! We had used different movers before and we ended up doing much of the work. Not this time! These guys were all about getting it done (and carefully/thoughtfully). Extra props to Caesar for his professional and friendly attitude an the way he managed his crew. It was such a relief i to have these guys take care of all of this. I also got other quotes and this was the most reasonably priced. Great find, I'd absolutely recommend this company! read more

I used their services last year because their rates were the most competitive and chose them again this year (end of April) because I had a pleasant experience last year. Unfortunately, this year was a different story. I have a 1-bedroom apartment, everything packed, organized properly, labeled and ready to go. This year was pretty much the same set up as last year (including distance), with the exception of a new outdoor two-person sofa (not heavy at all) and three new chairs (two bar stools and a desk chair). Last year, I paid a flat rate for 3 men and a truck and only 2 men showed up, but I still thought the rate was fair. The move took a little over two hours and there were stairs involved, so I thought the fees were OK. The move was done by the owner and another gentleman and both were nice and professional, they did their work fast and efficiently. This year, I called them to hire them for the same move. My first attempt to contact them went unanswered -- they never responded to my email. I called closer to the move date and was told that a date other than my initially requested date worked better for them so I changed my move date to accommodate them because I knew their services and preferred to deal with them versus another company that I don't know (this is only the second time I hire movers). I was given the same rate as last year and I agreed. The two men that showed up were not professional at all. They rolled in sipping on their drinks, making jokes and being very informal. Initially, I tried not to chat very much, but later talked a bit more because I was stuck with them at the storage where my things were going. I shared some details about the last move and my background (because one of them kept asking a lot of questions). I partook in the conversation to be civilized, but some of the remarks one of the men made were incredibly inappropriate and made me very uncomfortable. Examples: * "We DID YOU in less than two hours." Obviously trying to get some double meaning into it. He seemed to be testing my limits to see if I called him out on his comments. * "See, it didn't take long to do you." * When asked if I had taken apart the bed by myself, I said, yes, I'm actually quite handy, to which he replied "You're good with your hands you say" or something trashy to that effect. * Also, he tried to insinuate that I had a thing for the owner, kept asking me why I remembered the owner and why I had called them again. * I told him one of the bins had camping pots/pans in them and he was so confused. I explained it was a cast iron skillet and a dutch oven and he said I must be good at cooking and I should invite him for Thanksgiving. * They also made a lot of comments about how if you don't have a lot of stuff, they'll be happy to move you. If you have a lot of stuff, don't call them. They tell you not to call them. Or if you have stairs, don't call them. That they need you to make the move as easy for them as possible. *Also, they shattered Christmas ornaments I had in a clear bag. They placed heavy boxes on top of lighter ones so the boxes were already caving in. They didn't treat the items labeled fragile with care at all. I'm anxious to see how much they broke. This move was a lot easier than last year's. There were no stairs, just in and out from apartment to storage, by use of elevators that were just around the corner from both the apartment and the storage unit. However, the experience was so much more unpleasant than it had to be. By the time I was done with them, I felt like I was crawling out of a black hole, I was so uncomfortable dealing with them. Last year, I was with my partner during the move. This year, I was with my mother. I can't help but wonder if seeing a single woman gives them the impression that they can be familiar. I had actually thought of making sure that I had a male with me during the move to avoid any type of issue since I'm opening my home to two strange men. I am sure that if they had seen a male figure, they would not have behaved so unprofessionally towards me. In particular, one of the movers was the most inappropriate, but that is probably because he was the one I interacted with the most because he was taking things out of the apartment and into the storage, whereas the other was at the truck. This move also took less than two hours. They were stalling a lot towards the end, to be able to reach two hours and they still they charged me the 3-hour rate. Also, I texted the owner to verify how the payment should be handled because last year, he requested cash and I wanted to be sure about the payment method, and he never responded. He did respond to the movers when they told him that they were done and sent them the amount that I had to pay. I will need movers to get things out of storage but I will not be doing business with them again. Unfortunate because one of the reasons I supported them was that it's a small Latino-owned business. read more

I can't say enough about how easy these guys made moving! Careful, respectful, masks and gloves upon arrival. They worked as a great team. Moved, delivered and reassembled without a hitch. Fees were very reasonable and did not go over the estimated time. We will call them if we ever need to move! read more

Was recommended to use them through family and they stood by their reputation. There were truck issues but once they arrived, they moved us quickly and efficiently. Recommend using them for a prompt move. read more

I have moved several times and this is by far the best team of movers I have ever had. They were courteous and efficient. They lived up to the name of the company. Great rate and service! Thank you to Gustavo and his team for the excellent work. read more

Thank you ATN/Affordable Arlington Movers! I had a crazy moving day yesterday with two drop off locations and the Clarendon Day run happening in my neighborhood on top of that. Cesar and his team helped move me out of a 2nd story apartment without elevators very quickly. The whole move only took 3 hours and relieved a whole lot of moving stress. Thank you!! read more

These guys were quick, careful, and gave the best quote out of every mover I spoke with. I had a different mover drop the ball and needed someone last minute, so this was a blessing. There was some confusion when I explained the layout of the building but eventually we figured it. Definitely worth it. read more

Caesar and Gember were super quick and professional! Would recommend to anyone looking to move in the NOVA area. They did a move from 2 places into 1 and it was fast and seamless. read more

If I could give zero stars I would. They broke several boxes worth of my items. They move slow intentionally to overcharge. They broke the railing on my old place right before they dropped one of my boxes. One guy asked me for some weed. read more

Atn did a amazing job for me. They took care of stuff. Wrapped up all my furniture and transport it to my new home with zero damages. The guys are very respectful and professional. Would highly recommend them to anyone in town. Thank you Atn movers, definitely will use them again read more

We were recommended ATNM from my sister and aunt. They both used them for their move recently and said it went so smoothly for them. I called them and scheduled a move 2 weeks out. They came on time and ready to work early Sunday morning. Caesar, Gember and Alvin moves us from our previous home to our new house in 3 hours. I can't believe how fast and efficient this team works. The price is unbelievable either. I hope I never have to move again but in case I do, I know who to call. For now, I'm gonna keep recommending this company to everyone I know! read more

Highly recommend if you're in a pinch! I had a last-minute request to move a couple pieces of furniture a short distance and ATN came through with just 24h notice. While other companies I checked with had 2-3 hour minimum rates and limited pm hours, ATN was flexible in their quoting processing and in helping me meet my target move time. read more