Removed, so I'm putting my review back…read more Travis, Quan and Bruce The guys arrived 15 mins early and helped me pack 3 floors of "living" into a 26 foot truck. They also stopped on the way at a furniture store and picked up additional furniture. Drove to my new location and unloaded everything in less than 2 hours. Travis is an absolute professional and strategic in placing items in the truck to maximize usage. Bruce is a joy and charming as charming can be. Quan is an absolute gentleman and wrapped everything meticulously. These guys are awesome. I could not have made this move without them.

My wife and I chose Safe & Sound Moving Company for our move from Chapel Hill, North Carolina to…read moreAtlanta, Georgia. We chose Safe & Sound because of the company's stellar Yelp reviews and its average Yelp rating when compared to other moving companies in the Triangle. Safe & Sound seemed like a safe bet and I'm happy to report that it was. We moved from a two-bedroom apartment to a two-bedroom condo. We added on: (1) a stop to drop off furniture at my parents' house in High Point, North Carolina and (2) haul-away of some items in Atlanta. The total cost for everything was $4,075, broken down as follows: * 2 movers + equipment, loading in Chapel Hill (1 hour, minimum) - $155 * 2 movers + equipment, loading in Chapel Hill (0.5 hour, additional time required) - $77.50 * 2 movers + equipment, unloading in High Point (1 hour, minimum) - $155 * 2 movers + equipment, unloading in Atlanta (1 hour, minimum) - $155 * Deposit for travel and truck - $50 * Haul-away (junk removal) of double mattress, double box spring, bed frame, one standard dining room chair, and torchiere floor lamp - $125 * Remainder of balance for travel - $2,875 * Additional cost/payment - $182.50 * Tip for mover 1 - $150 * Tip for mover 2 - $150 A $485 total deposit was due upfront to secure the reservation. We asked for the movers to show up at a specific date and time. We paid the $485 total deposit 26 days in advance with a credit card. The rest ($3,590) was paid via multiple Zelle transactions after we arrived in Atlanta. In hindsight, I think I may have overpaid $50 because the $50 deposit for the travel and truck was included in our $485 total deposit. I believe that same $50 was included in the remainder of the balance for travel. In other words, I think the $2,875 above should have been $2,825, but I could be wrong. Also, in my stress and exhaustion from the move, I forgot what the additional cost/payment of $182.50 was for. It made sense at the time, when I signed the form ("Uniform Household Goods Bill of Lading - 35 Miles or Less") after the move was complete. I was just happy it was over and that my wife, the movers, and I all made it safely to Atlanta in three separate vehicles on moving day. I do think all of the costs could have been communicated more clearly in writing for our understanding. Money aside, as for the move itself, it generally went well. We scheduled a 9:00-10:00am arrival window for the movers. This was on a Wednesday. We were packed and ready to go at 9am. Unfortunately, the movers were delayed and showed up around 10:45am. They arrived in a 26-foot white Penske truck. It's my understanding they rented it that morning. While it was overkill for the amount of stuff we had, I believe it was the best available truck at the time. It looked new. The movers were Hamza (lead) and Sula. They were great. Very kind and polite. These were young guys in their early 20s. They both wore Safe & Sound T-shirts. They worked hard, quickly and carefully wrapping and protecting our queen mattress and furniture with stretch wrap and blankets, and moving all sorts of heavy boxes and miscellaneous items (e.g., my awkward and heavy standing desk system, computer monitor, office chair mat, torchiere floor lamp, vacuum cleaner) from our third-floor apartment with no elevator on a hot summer day. At the loading site, we treated them to cold Gatorades. It took them about 1.5 hours to do the load in Chapel Hill. We left Chapel Hill around roughly 12:30pm. Hamza ran the show. We made it clear which items were to be dropped off first in High Point and which items were going all the way to Atlanta. No issues there. My parents were very happy with Hamza and Sula's work at the unload in High Point. The two made it to Atlanta around 10:00pm and the unload in Atlanta took less than an hour. Long day. My wife and I made it to Atlanta earlier - around 7:30pm. Unlike Hamza and Sula, we did not stop in High Point. We wanted to get to Atlanta before them so we could get the condo ready for the unload. It worked out. Hamza told me they were going to try and drive back to Raleigh/Cary that night! Only one of our items, a shoe rack, was damaged. All things considered, not a big deal so I didn't bring it up. I can remember three other moves I did with three other moving companies and one item was damaged in each move. It happens. For the haul-away, I only mentioned the mattress and box spring. I added on the other items when I saw them in Atlanta. They didn't charge me extra for that, which I appreciate and must mention here. I sent the tips directly and individually to Hamza and Sula for a job well done. As for scheduling and payment, my wife and I communicated with Jaber (a.k.a. Omar), the owner of Safe & Sound Moving Company. Jaber was on top of everything and quick to respond via Yelp messaging, text messaging, and phone calls. Thank you, Jaber, Hamza, and Sula!

Chris & Matt were very easy to work with. In advance of…read morehaving our hardwood floors refinished and the interior of our house painted, they moved all furniture. Everything had to come off the wood floors from kitchen, breakfast area, dining room, living room, hallway etc. They also moved furniture away from walls in other rooms so trim could be cleaned and then painted. Both men were very conscientous of our belongings and treated them with great care. All furniture, refrigerator and gas stove were carefully placed in our garage. As serious as they were with moving carefully and quickly they both have a friendly & approachable demeanor. Answering questions and keeping it light made for an enjoyable experience. I look forward to having them back to move us back in and would easily recommend them for your upcoming move, whether that's to the garage, across town or across the country.

the business owner is a responsible guy with a work ethic. But be sure to inquire regarding which…read moreemployees are on your job. I got the one that refused to use the service elevator- literally refused. If you are in a building with a requirement that you use service elevators, I encourage you to let Chris know up front.

My daughter moved from Charlotte back to the Triangle and as of this past week, every option of…read morehelp we had had fallen through. I searched and found Raleigh Moving Company and they had some really good reviews. I called and was very pleased to find that they had availability this weekend. Johnny and his team, Travis and James, showed up on time and were both personable and very efficient with their work. They were careful with all the pieces (there were some older pieces of furniture that needed to be handled with care). In one case a bolt & washer unscrewed from the stand they had been on, but they found them on the truck for us. They were also very fast with both the loading and unloading of the truck which was great since we all had to drive back to the Triangle from Charlotte. Overall it was a pleasure working with Johnny, Travis & James. I would highly recommend them if anyone is looking for a moving company in the Triangle.

They forgot to load a lot of boxes. We had to make two stops on the way across the country to…read moreunload a few items that were clearly marked so they would be on the outside, but instead they buried them inside the truck - so WE HAD TO RELOAD THE TRUCK! They just threw the last loads in without any care or organization! I called Raleigh Moving Company and they couldn't send help until 2 days later - after the truck was scheduled to leave. THEN... they offered to send one person early in the evening but we would have to pay! THEY MADE SEVERAL MISTAKES AND WOULD NOT HELP US. I am 65 and my husband is 70, and we had to unload and reload a truck in the heat! They do not care about their customers, only about getting the money!

These guys came out same day. With a smile on their faces. On a Sunday! Moved a large treadmill…read moreframe, quick fast, good communication. My wife is happy. Thank you so much for the quick help.

Made this account just so I could leave a review here…read more If I could do 0 stars I would. There's a saying that when hiring a service, you can usually choose two out of three: fast, cheap, or good. Unfortunately, this company delivered none of those. From the beginning there were red flags that we should have recognized alerting us to the disaster ahead. We never received a formal written quote or a contract, and the owner, Ken, handled all communication through unprofessional text messages. On moving day, we had to send multiple texts just to get confirmation that they were actually coming and time. Once they arrived, Ken and one other mover took nearly 10 hours to move a fully packed and wrapped two-bedroom apartment--with no appliances! Everything was organized and ready to go before they arrived. Prior to the move we had also provided a detailed inventory list yet they showed up with a truck that was too small for the job. As a result, they had to make multiple trips, significantly increasing the time and cost of the move. By the end of the day, it felt like they took advantage of our desperation and effectively extorted our family. What should have been a straightforward move became an unnecessarily stressful and expensive experience. I would strongly encourage other families to avoid this company and look elsewhere. I would not recommend them to anyone.

"I recently hired Athens Moving Experts for a move and was satisfied with the service provided…read more Based out of Raleigh, the company manages both local and long-distance relocations. The crew--Ibrahim, Freddie, Youness, and Makai--demonstrated professionalism and efficiency throughout the process. They worked well as a team, handled the items with care, and kept the move organized and manageable. Based on this experience, their positive reputation is well-merited. I recommend Athens Moving Experts to anyone seeking a reliable and hardworking moving service."

I want to give special credit to Ryan and Jarel from Athens Moving Experts. Our move presented…read moresignificant logistical challenges due to truck size constraints, and these two movers absolutely rose to the occasion. What impressed me most was their problem-solving ability and work ethic, as they managed to fit our belongings into the truck through careful planning and precise execution, essentially turning the move into an impressive logistical puzzle. Under difficult circumstances, they made miracles happen. Their professionalism, efficiency, and dedication to getting the job done right made a genuinely challenging situation manageable. Ryan and Jarel went above and beyond, and I'm grateful for their exceptional work.

We got 3 quotes for moving and all 3 were in the ballpark. We choice Brightleaf for the speed of…read morethe estimate and the returned phone calls that were spot on. The movers Gabe, Jaden, Ryan J and Craig and Alex were outstanding. Not the biggest guys I've seen from a moving company but a well oiled machine. Each member had their role and every one was working like ants! Great team work. On time Finished a few minutes earlier than estimated. Super clean and careful. Thanks Brightleaf Team!!!

Richard and Ephriam just left after a multi-house move and were absolutely outstanding. This is our…read morefourth move with Brightleaf and probably the best one year from a string of outstanding moves. Most appreciated is the ongoing check-in and responsiveness from Logan and the home-office team are most appreciated. Theas this move took a lot of planning and multiple emails. Thank you for your exceptional work!

We have had the best experience with this company. Scheduling was super easy on very short notice…read more The movers were professional, on time, efficient, and so nice. Price was very fair and it even came in under the estimate. We ended up doing 3 moves in 2 months, so we were really pleased.

Should have been a simple move, same day, same state. So…read morewhat happened? Negligence, incompetence. Furniture under 4 years old, ruined, destroyed and a company representative that is defensive and rude. No consideration of others personal property. I would never recommend this totally unprofessional company. Moving is stressful enough and I expected my property to be handled with care instead we had to replace several pieces of furniture . Instead of calmly and respectful resolving the problem we dealt with child like , dismissive responses. Karma.

Amazing Experience. Joy and her husband are a great team. We moved from Down East NC to…read moreCharlotte. I was going to do it myself, but I'm so glad that I found these PRO'S! They were professional from the quote all the way through the move. Arriving on-time and working hard throughout. Great communication throughout the moving day, went above and beyond to ensure our satisfaction. They treated my furniture and items as if it was there own. They set-up our beds and were patient and helpful getting our items where we needed them. I always enjoy working with small business people when possible. Joyful Movers is a real WINNER! You can trust them to give you a competitive price and deliver on their promises. I will definitely use them for my next move!

This is the moving company for you! careful…read morerespectful professional and the best pricing I found. local, in state or out of state excellent job and so happy i went with them