My wife and I were recommended AK Movers by a relative, so between them and a few other companies that I contacted for a quote, AK was the first to respond. Overall, they are quick to respond, work hard, and are fast and efficient. As for my low rating, my wife and I were quite displeased with their service. First of all, we had a large furniture item that we no longer wanted and asked if they would be able to dispose of it for us. We were told yes only to be later told that they couldn't do it. Now we're stuck with a large piece of furniture that we do not want until we can schedule a bulk trash pickup, or have someone else take it from us. Also, one of the movers tossed a small heavy box onto an open box that we transported ourselves with fragile items (including a vase with my wife's wedding bouquet), which jostled several items around and could have potentially broken or crushed some of the smaller or glass items in it. Lastly, we were a bit offended to be asked for a tip. Of course we were going to tip despite our displeasure, but being asked for one just rubs me the wrong way. We told our relative about our experience and she was surprised considering her experience was excellent. Perhaps they use different teams based on region? She moved within Maryland whereas my wife and I were moving within Virginia, so your mileage may vary. read more

This is the third time AK Movers has moved my family. They are unbelievably friendly, trustworthy and professional. I recommend them for any move around the DC Area. AK Movers is 5 Star! Brian R read more

I needed a mover for the next day and I couldn't be happier with AK Movers. They were professional and ready to do the job. They're very responsive and knows exactly what they're doing. The gentlemen that moved my stuff were pleasant, professional and accommodating. They were efficient and finished the job when they said they would. When it's time to move again. I'm definitely choosing these guys! read more

This review is long overdue. We had great service from everyone at AK Movers and at a great price. It's nice talking directly to Art from the start since he was going to be there on move day. They met us right on time at the first location in MD where our U-Pack container was. They unpacked it quickly into their truck and met us at our apartment in DC. We weren't able to use our freight elevator which was annoying and prolonged the move-in time but that was all bad on the apartment NOT the movers. Art and the guys with AK Movers were able to still quickly work using the regular elevators. I think it was only about 3 hours total, transit time included, to move out of the relo-cube and into our 1br apartment. It was a super-hot day, but I think we all made the best of it. Conversation was great too, even fun! Again, service was spot-on. They took a lot of care with our things and with our new apartment; like actually picking up a heavy box to re-place it rather than sliding it across the brand new floors...as my husband did. Sorry hub, AK does it right. Would definitely use them again! read more

Movers came early to help me move from MD to VA. Not only were they fast, but they were extremely polite. They made sure to protect all of my sensitive belongings (which you HAVE to appreciate!!) I thoroughly recommend them ! You won't be disappointed. read more

I just moved today from a row house to an apartment in Capitol Hill using AK movers. My three movers, Max, Artemon, and David, were 15 minutes early and finished moving about 1-2 bedrooms worth of stuff about 30 minutes earlier than scheduled. They were super nice and friendly, and wrapped everything with care. They also did a couple of extra things (moving a mattress out of my basement for the new tenant's use, etc) with absolutely no complaints. I've moved a lot in DC, and I've had some bad experiences with movers before; this was probably the easiest move I've had in the DC area. Their price was reasonable. I scheduled the whole move via Yelp with the owner -- really easy. Would highly recommend. read more

AK Movers is a complete fraud! Check BBB website for the claims against this moving company! I wish I would have done it before scheduling AK Movers for our relocation! When I asked the business owner Art to give me the estimate for our upcoming relocation, he sent me an email back saying that he is confused about me asking for the estimate. It was a BIG RED FLAG and one of the reasons for my cancellation. Of course, I never received my deposit money back either. When I asked for the deposit money back, Art sent me another email saying that it was the last minute cancellation. Does 10 day notice sound as the last minute cancellation to you? Horrible business! I would strongly advise to stay away from this moving company! read more

This is our third time moving in the DC area and our third time using AK Movers. Each time has been a great experience. We have also recommended them to two friends who have used them and they also had great experiences. Today, Artem, Rustem, and David showed up 15 minutes early and got right to work. Once again this crew is quick, efficient, careful, and afforadae. A real bargain! I'm sure we will use them on our next move. read more

I asked for quotes from several movers, and AK Movers reached out to me within minutes. AK Movers offered the best rate and also offered discounts when paying in cash. Logistically, AK Movers accommodated my needs. I originally called to schedule two movers for a single bedroom apartment. The next day I called to add another apartment, so I requested a third mover. No complaints here. The move went very smoothly. The movers were very competent and fast. It took the three movers roughly 45 minutes to move all the items out of my apartment. Additionally, I found the movers to be very friendly. When we reached our end destination, they helped arrange furniture, which was very helpful. I did have two complaints. The first complaint is that a lot of my furniture and the flooring in our new-build home now are covered with leaves. The movers used blankets with lots of leaves on them. Usually this wouldn't be a big problem, but one of our cats ate some of the leaves and later spit them out! Second, the movers did not use covers when moving up the second set of stairs. A good fix for this would be to vacuum the blankets, wear feet covers, and sweep up the pathways (for example, the hallways and stairs) after the move. Overall, I would use AK Movers again and recommend AK Movers. Pros: - Offers the best prices and also included discounts for paying in cash. - Accommodates changes without any issues. - Employs friendly staff. - Helps with arrangement (when time permits). Cons - Used leaf covered blankets for furniture. - Did not cover all walked pathways read more

I wish I could give zero stars I just called for a quote and I was being rushed when called. I said the date I wanted and began say ok what else I need more information. The gentleman sounded sleep when he answered. Thanks for nothing! This happened later on! I called the 202 number provided by the owner of the business and his attitude changed and provided me with more than enough information. But then he persisted that I delete my comment due to the high level of his rating with yelp! Which is high! Let's just say the owner threatened me and wished bad on me and my child. after me telling him that he was the one that I spoke to earlier all he had to do was apologize for the unprofessional way he handled the conversation. So this Comment My Comment will stay on yelp! Hopefully your good reviews out way the negative reviews! read more

I love AK Movers. Since 2005, I've used them four times. Most recently in August, when I needed to clear my house for painting. Each time, I have found them to be consistent, punctual, reliable, reasonable, and professional. They're upfront about all of the costs and charges before they even begin to move the first item, and there are never any unpleasant surprises. They handle my personal belongings with care and treat them as if they were their own. Despite the fact that the crew works hourly, they are extremely expedient and efficient and do their best to not waste time. The only time I have ever heard a groan from any of their crew is when they saw my antique roll top desk. Now, this item weighs as much as a piano and is incredibly difficult to handle. Each time, the AK crew has deftly and securely wrapped it in blankets, and expertly maneuvered it up staircases, around tight walls, through small doorways, and safely on to (and off of) their truck. Fortunately for them, I'm not planning on moving it again! It really is a pleasure to work with this company - and I fully intend to hire them again for my next move in November. I've recommended them to numerous friends, and they have had a similarly awesome experience. Similarly, I highly recommend them to you. If you want a safe and painless moving experience, hire AK Movers. read more

Easy move today with AK Movers. Great communication planning the move, which was a little complicated, since it was moving two condos to one house. Max and his team showed up on time, moved quickly, and were extremely careful with all our furniture and boxes. If they saw is even try and shift anything during, they quickly intervened and asked where we wanted them to move it. As stressful as moving can be, they made the actual move completely painless, and I will definitely use AK Movers again in the future! read more

Art and his coworkers were very professional and timely in moving our furniture and other belongings from our townhome to a single family home. They called the day before the move to confirm everything and were on time the day of the move. They also took apart some of the larger furniture for us and put everything back together. They also provided quilted packaging for the furniture. We definitely recommend them to others. read more

We were in a bind to find last minute movers and AK came through. Art was on hand for the move and all went smoothly, even though our move was complicated with transferring things to storage and things into our new home. They were true lifesavers. Quick and timely responses and highly reliable. We will certainly use them again. read more

Great service! Thanks! Came on time, helped to disassemble some furniture. Very kind guys. Would recommend. read more

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We needed a moving company last minute due to an unpredictable real estate sale. With less than 48 hours notice, AK Movers showed up on time, packed, and relocated a three-story 4 BR house about an hour away...in one day. On top of that, these military-friendly guys were professional and courteous. Thank you very much for making a hectic and stressful time a little less so. I would not hesitate to use AK Movers again. read more

What can I say? AK movers is by far the best moving company I have used and I have moved over 30 times in six states in the U.S. They handled the entire move with professionalism, showed up early, and were ready to go. They assessed the move and I felt very comfortable that this crew was doing the best they possibly could with the best care possible. I don't normally write reviews, but I do think it's important to a acknowledge those who help you in life with integrity and honesty. AK Movers owner/operator is kind and very professional and he has hired a crew one of some of the best movers I've experienced. If you are considering a move in the tri-state area please consider AK Movers as they will do an exceptional job for you and your family! read more

If I could give them 0 stars I would. I was expecting very good service since they were one of the top rated moving companies in the area. They didn't wear their masks even though they were asked to wear them. We are still in the middle of the pandemic. In the middle of the move, one of the movers goes into my bathroom and locks both doors. At least ask before going. They were also very rude and moved at a slow pace (they charge per hour). Very bad customer service over all. read more

AK Movers were pretty good. On time. The only issue I had was Art said there were no additional costs but when they got there they said they needed to wrap couch with plastic and we would be charged per roll of plastic. Also , they added tape charges for wrapping furniture. Otherwise they were very pleasant to work with. read more

This review is long overdue but I used AK Movers (upon a good friend's recommendation) last year for a move right after the massive snowstorm that left DC pretty crippled and the roads in terrible shape. They quickly were able to move me across town, through the tight alleyways and with a oddly sized couch that barely fit through my old house's door. Everything was still in great shape after all was said and done, and it took about half the time I had estimated. I just contact them to move me again to my new home--the response was almost immediate!--and am sure I willy have an equally positive experience. I highly recommend them. read more

My husband and I moved last weekend from an apartment to a single family home. I was a little nervous because we've had terrible luck with movers in the past. Our move was scheduled for 8 AM and the movers called at 7:55 AM to say they had arrived. They immediately began working quickly and diligently. They were also polite. I was pleased with their professionalism and impressed with how fast they were able to move boxes and break down our furniture. I scheduled everything with Art (the owner, I think) and he was very responsive. I also felt their prices were very reasonable compared to other quotes I received. I would definitely recommend AK Movers to friends and family! read more

These guys by far are the best I've seen in the industry and I work side jobs for moving companies. Very respectful. Takes good care of furniture and electronics. They are not like most companies who sit there and take their time so they can bleed the clock. They see what work they have and they get it done. I would recommend them to any and everybody. Their prices are very good and beat some of the other competitors that I had priced before booking with them. They ask questions and make sure that they know where to put your items. I don't have anything negative to say and I can be very uptight when it comes to my stuff. Thanks for everything AK Movers. read more

Top notch service! Can not express how much I appreciate these guys' service! We were in a situation where we had to make a super last minute move. Contacted on Yelp on Thursday, finalized on Friday by phone, and did the move on Saturday. We moved from a second story apt to a fourth story walk-up! These guys were champs and worked tirelessly to get all our furniture, boxes, books, and everything else. These guys were very professional. They even showed up 15 minutes early. And they were meticulous in wrapping items with blankets and tape. I could not recommend them highly enough! I would absolutely recommend them, and would work with them again in the future! read more

DO NOT USE! DO NOT USE! **read Yelps "not recommended" reviews. This company is a JOKE** Edited to respond to owner. I QUOTED exactly what you placed in the original quote. I copied and pasted it verbatim and used actual quotes so umm, nice try. I was not offered three movers. Moving is stressful and if the 100 foot walk from my apt to the elevator (I'm the 2nd apt from the elevator) caused your movers to take an additional 3 hours, then it's time to reinvest in new movers. Moving is stressful and I would've gladly paid MORE to have things done efficiently and QUICKLY. who wants strangers touching and throwing around their stuff for SIX hours? I'm sure three movers would've been cheaper than what I was charged. Second your response is a testament to what's in store for those who use your service. So thank-you; you've showed what they can expect. Again, Yelpers look else where. Choose wisely and spend your money elsewhere. I used yelp to send request a quote. In the quote I explained everything I own, the contents of a one bedroom apt. That included a bed, a dining room, couch, coffee table and small tv console. Art, the rude owner stated "In your case you need 2 Movers. The rates is $129/hour (2 movers with truck, equipment, tools + free liability insurance). Minimum is 3 hours of job + exp. fee. " Fine. I read ALL these yelp reviews and most ppl stated they were fast and moved them on a total of 4 hrs. The movers were expected to come around 1pm and showed up at 125. Cool. They took FOREVER. I don't know why Art suggested just two movers. I told him exactly what I had and already had access to the freight elevator and loading dock in both buildings. Well the total job for a one bedroom was SIX hours plus a drive fee equal to one hr of $129 (almost $800 !!!!!!!!). Not to mention they took 15 minutes off bc they got lost in my new building and then ARGUED with myself (the paying customer) AND the leasing agent. They weren't even 50 feet from where she and I were standing. Even after all this, I helped moved some one my stuff! Why? Bc they took so long we only had 50 min of access to a moving elevator bc they took so damn long. Then I call art to express my concern. What does he say? Yea you should of got THREE movers?!? Umm aren't you the one in business for 20 years? I give you an excel spreadsheet of items I own and things that need to be moved and you couldn't make that assessment before hand? The movers also had the nerve to say it was a lot of walking?!?!? I moved from a high rise in Bethesda to Gaithersburg. There was not ONE STEP from apt to apt. And both access elevators took them straight to my apt. The move came to almost double of what I expected to pay. Again, this was based on numerous quotes from other movers as well. I got quotes from about 10 companies from yelp! Overall, I'm totally dissatisfied and wish I went with another moving company. They did not relieve my stress at all they only added to it. And for the record, I was still going to tip both movers. I knew it was their second move of the day. I offered water and juice to both movers as well. I'm service oriented and believe it was the right thing to do. After, I signed the paper the guy, who argued with myself and the leasing agent, just took the paper and open my door and slammed it!! read more

This is absolutely the worst moving company. The owner is disrespectful and rude to the customer during the move. The employees are rude and use profanity in Spanish while they're doing the job! Very disrespectful and aggressive with personal belongings. I paid over $3400 in total and the owner was complaining to me about used boxes and tape! The trucks they use are not disinfected,they're used old U-Haul trucks that he's put A K movers on the side! This is a fly-by-night company. As far as my clothing that was supposed to be put in garment boxes, That never happened. They were just thrown in boxes and everything Hass to be dry cleaned and pressed. This was absolutely the worst experience. When I tried to confront the owner about what happened he told me your move is over get over it! This is no way to treat the customer very unprofessional! read more

Edit-- I thought everything was wonderful about these guys, until they told me after I posted my review that they broke my antique mirror. They offered me a $50 credit, which won't in anyway pay to have it restored. I can't decide if I should destroy them or still be grateful for the work that they did complete appropriately. These guys were awesome -- super professional on time they moved us in and out and only four hours with an hour for travel time in between. Not only that, but they were able to accommodate a last-minute change in our schedule when our buyers needed to be into our old house sooner than we had anticipated. I would happily recommend them to anyone moving in the DMV to make your day less stressful. read more

AK movers made the move so easy! They were super quick, but handled all my belongings with care. They made sure that nothing got damage while moving or in the truck. Would highly recommend!!! read more

The AK Movers came well recommended and had good Yelp reviews, so we made the mistake of trusting them our life belongings. They were asked to disassemble, wrap, move into a container, and prepare for long-distance move our furniture. They were also asked to move and stack in the container our pre-packed boxes. They arrived on time, but worked extremely slow and ended up charging us nearly 3 times the quoted price. Worst of all: when the container arrived, many pieces of furniture disassembled and wrapped by AK movers have been either badly damaged or outright broken and unusable. When I contacted them, they tried to blame everything on the transporting company. The responsibility, however, is clearly with the AK Movers despite the denial. Some pieces (such as our bed) have been broken during the disassembly as the bolts were ripped off the bed together with the wood. Two dressers were loaded into the track and under a stack of boxes with legs on them, despite our specific request to remove the legs. So they arrived to our new home with the legs ripped off together with parts of the dressers. The lamps were loaded without any disassembly so arrived broken in half. The armchairs and chairs had holes in them as some sharp pieces such as legs of other chairs were stacked on them without any wrapping. The wrapping on a number of other pieces was done so unprofessionally and partially that the sides of of a number of them are damaged. To summarize: they charged triple the quoted price, most of our furniture is unusable or damaged thanks to AK Movers, and they refuse to take any responsibility. read more

First off, Art was extremely courteous and professional. I hate moving, I absolutely hate everything about it, but Art and his moving helper got everything out of my 1 bedroom apartment, and moved it into my new 2 bedroom apartment (10 min drive away) in less than 3 hours. The efficiency was amazing, and well worth the price I paid. Moving is not cheap, no matter how you slice it, but I got everything moved in with no issues, and no complaints. I will recommend them to people going forward and will most certainly use them again. read more

The Worst Movers Ever!! Owner would not come out to do an estimate because of "covid" though he had no problem sending his men. man . He asked me to send photos of my place which I did. He sent two men who spoke NO ENGLISH. They could not understand directions, were angry that the job took longer than it should. They left things at my place because they were so angry it took too long to load up. I had to drive 6 hours both ways to pick up 6 paintings, 2 lamps, an area rug and an umbrella stand because "they couldn't fit it all in the truck) When they arrived at my new place they would not follow directions, would not take things down with them to the dumpster and instead went downstairs empty handed. They would not put my second bed together, they left without my being able to see the truck before they left. They did not have me sign off. The owner's excuse is that he counted on me to tell him how much I had. I told him it was a 2 bedroom condo. It had the same amount of furniture as the one I had left. He called it a townhouse, he charged more after he sent the guys and then was upset that he counted on me to tell him how much furniture I had. A 2 bedroom unit should have 2 beds, bureaus(which I did not have) side tables, a living room of furniture, a kitchen with kitchen with kitchen equipment and books. It seems that this was too much for them. Their truck was too small, they were surly and did not follow covid rules.ONE MAN NEEDED TO BE REMINDED EVERY FEW MINUTES TO KEEP HIS MASK ON AND WAS ANGRY WHEN HE WAS REMINDED. Do not use these guys. They don't know what they are doing and unless you come from the former Soviet Union you will not be able to communicate with them. read more

Some of the details of my horrible experience with AK Moving: 1. They failed to show up on the day the packing for my long-distance move was scheduled - they simply lost track of it. 2. Their failure to show up screwed up my moving plans, but they agreed to come the next day. When they arrived and looked at the shipping container they told me for the first time that they would need packing straps to load it properly. (This despite exchanging numerous messages on Yelp prior to the move). So, I drove with one of the movers to U-Haul to buy straps. He waited in the truck, and I brought the straps out to him so he could look at them and confirm they were what the movers needed before I bought them. 3. Hours later, just before they left, one of the movers told me the straps I had bought for them weren't the right kind and they had been forced to improvise. Not a word to me during the entire process of packing, though I was there the whole time. 4. I had been in my apartment during most of the move, so I didn't see first hand the job they were doing. I trusted the positive Yelp reviews. But when I opened my shipping container in Denver, it became clear that they had done a deplorable job. 5. I provided them with moving blankets so my wood furniture would be protected. Most of them were left folded up and untouched in an armoire. They simply left them there and packed much of my wood furniture without protection resulting in scrapes and scratches over many of the pieces. They never suggested they didn't have enough blankets, they just packed the furniture, sometimes wood-against-wood and never said a word. 6. Whether because of the improvised straps, or because of the ignored moving blankets, or because of a general incompetence or lack of care, my belongings arrived in a jumble with damage to many pieces of furniture. The things in the boxes, which I packed myself, were fine. But from not showing up on the day of the scheduled move, to not telling me about special supplies they needed, to simply ignoring many of my moving blankets instead of using them to protect my furniture, to poor techniques in packing the container, AK Movers were horrible. Perhaps their skills and attitude are sufficient for short moves, but for my long-distance move, they were a disaster. 7. Please see some pictures of the horrible condition my things arrived in. read more

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I've been researching moving companies for an upcoming move. Since AK Movers had such great ratings here, I researched more. Can't find any reviews on Angie's List. Oddly enough they have an A+ rating on BBB. I wanted to check one more place, Maryland Assessments & Taxation, to verify that they had the required licensing to do business in Maryland. They don't, it was Forfeited (by the state for unpaid $) in 2007. I wouldn't hire them but, whether you do or not is up to you. Good luck. http://sdat.dat.maryland.gov/ucc-charter/Pages/CharterSearch/default.aspx Well look what I found. http://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/hhg/SearchDetails.asp?ads=&id=30583378&id2=30358669&f=CNS%3D1%26CN%3D%26search%3D1%26DOT%3D1073915%26MC%3D%26Submit%3DSearch You really aren't very bright are you? If you click on the link, on the right side you will see where it states "Licensing & Insurance Status" as INACTIVE. And when I first spoke to you about not finding that you were registered in Maryland to do business, I asked if you used another name. You said NO but clearly after more research I found ABO, Inc. And I don't think it matters much how damn wonderful you are, someday something will happen and a customer will get screwed since you are not operating legally. Do not call my home again, as I will consider it harassment and will take what legal steps I need to get it stopped. read more

I moved from a 925 square foot apt to a 1250 square foot apt. I rented Bungo Boxes (great service), took apart the bed and wrapped all the art. It took AK Movers' 2 guys 7 hours, and they damaged both apts and my furniture. When I called to express my dismay, 6 hours into the move, the manager was snarky. Find another mover. read more

I used AK Movers for my one-bedroom apartment and had a great experience. The movers were friendly and super helpful. My couch was too big for the elevator and they needed to walk it up the stairs. It was a lot of extra work for them, but they did it without question. I definitely would recommend them for your next moving project! read more

You could not have asked for better moving service! I have had at least five big moves in my life and each one has been more challenging than the last in terms of the quality and value of the movers. AK movers was INCREDIBLE. Art was incredibly responsive to all my requests and calls. A few days before our move we asked if we could move the date up by two days and he accommodated that as well. Art, Max, and David where are Movers and they were truly outstanding. They worked incredibly hard and with care with our family's things (even when it was clearly their second job of the day). And, on top of all of that they were incredibly well priced. it was less than $1000 to unpack a 26' moving truck we rented from uhaul packed on the other end by other movers in Boston. We moved enough stuff for a a family of five, including three small children and a dog. I feel incredibly lucky to have had them come! I will recommend them to everyone! read more

AK Movers basically saved my family. Here I was, with a packed apartment ready to go, waiting for movers that never arrived. My original movers had stood me up! I was bereft, and convinced that I would have to move myself. How would I ever find a mover available to do a same-day move with hours notice? In stepped AK movers. I spoke to several companies that fateful day but only AK were immediately helpful and responsive. Art, the owner, quoted me an extremely reasonable price and worked with me on timing. He sent two extremely polite and professional guys, the fabulous Roman and Alex, who deftly moved my 1-bedroom apartment into a 4 bedroom house with nary a scratch or bump. Seriously, I can't believe how good they were considering I was their second (unexpected) move of the day. read more

I just made my move over the 4th of july weekend (2016). I made my booking 6 days in advance and received a call a day before my move to confirm the plan. The owner is prompt in response via yelp, email and text. To be honest, I had a difference with them over the interpretation of the travel time charges but we were finally able to reach an agreement. The staff was professional and arrived before time. They did not take any smoking or phone breaks which was good. Also they did not waste much time in talking etc. They took a round of the house and told me upfront how much effort and time it would take. It was more than I expected but I have no qualms in admitting that the staff was right in their assessment- it indeed was a bigger job than I anticipated. They had enough blankets and accessories to move stuff including some delicate furniture. All in all I would recommend AK movers. p.s: I accidentally forgot to deduct $100 which I paid as an advance while settling my final bill. Called Art (the owner) and he refunded the credit card payment immediately after checking with his on field staff. read more

A year and a half later and AK Movers is still the best moving company in the area! They moved us from our apartment to our house with ease. Incredibly polite, careful and efficient, just like last time. Seriously, they are such great movers, I reccomend them to anyone and everyone who needs anything moved. read more

never used them for moving services but one of the drivers just went out of his way to honk at me and catcalled me. not the best branding.

I was surprised when the two movers showed up and were so young. But they worked really hard and pretty fast too. I had to have stuff moved from two different locations to a new apartment, and it was not a problem at all. Everything was set up at my new place in 3.5 hours- pretty impressive. My only issue was that the day before, I asked if I needed to wrap my mattress and furniture beforehand, and was told they would take care if it. They did actually take care of it, but charged me for the supplies used. I could have just done it myself, but no big deal. read more