Overall we had a good experience with Men on the Move. First of all, I looked into at least 10 different moving companies in the area and MOTM was by far the most reasonably priced. I got some pretty outrageous quotes (including one for over $1000 to move us out of our 800 some square foot 1-bedroom apartment. I wish I was kidding.) They also don't upcharge you for a lot of things like other companies do. For example, your moving time doesn't start until they arrive on site. Marvin, the owner, was very easy to work with. Because of the availability of the freight elevators at our apartments, we weren't able to start the move until after 3 pm on Sunday. Generally they like to start moves much earlier in the day, but when I told Marvin that the times weren't flexible he said they would make it work. The three guys (wish I could remember their names) arrived squarely in the middle of the time frame they told us. Unfortunately someone in the building was blocking our reserved loading dock for a while so they spent a while just waiting around for him to move before suggesting that they get started on wrapping and prepping things in the apartment (which is probably what should've happened to begin with - oh well). There were a couple factors that were outside of their control (like their truck was too tall to get down to our loading dock, so they had to park outside of the garage and walk things over to the freight elevator), but there were also some other ways we felt they could've managed their time better. All in all it took about 5 hours for the move, but we can't even be TOO upset about that because their overtime charges are super reasonable compared to anyone else. We would definitely use them again. read more

I decided that I would not burden my family and friends with helping me move this time, so I called up Men on the Move. I called them the day before to confirm my 12-1pm arrival window. I'm glad I did, because they were trying to tell me that it was between 12 and 2pm. I mentioned that this would not work because my new building has strict rules, and that they would have to be done by 5pm. The movers arrived the next day at 1pm. Upon arrival, they seemed professional and started to move my stuff out of my old apartment. Some of the movers did not speak English very well, so our communication was a little off, but things seemed to be working out. Even though the majority of my items were packed in boxes, one of the movers seemed to have a bit of an attitude if certain items were not packed properly (like my desktop and monitor). I have an IKEA entertainment center that they would not move because they would have to take it apart. I had to go back an get it at a later date. Its a good thing that I chose to move before the end of the month. After they finished getting the items that they would take, they followed me to my storage unit. They said that they would not be responsible for lamps, and made me put them in my car. They loaded up all of my furniture that I had in storage and proceeded to my new apartment. They put all of the items into my apartment and made the 5 pm deadline. If I had to do it all over again, I would have just used them to move all of my large items. I wish they would have explained thier lamp policy among other things when I made my reservation. read more

We had a very difficult move today. Large equipment, small spaces to keep it simple. These guys handled the situation without hesitation, they were super helpful, accommodating and professional. Marvin (the owner) made sure to touch base to let us know when the men were on their way. All in all a successful move. Thank you Men on the Move. read more

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I turned to Yelp to find movers for a local move (within the same zip code) and selected Men On The Move Moving Co. because of the favorable reviews. My experience was consistent with others in that it was very positive and economical. I started by filling out a move form online. Within a few hours I was quoted a reasonable price. I was quoted a rate of $89 per hour, using three men, for just under $400. Note: With other moving companies I've used in the past, I was quoted three people and one didn't show up. That caused the move to take longer and cost more given their pricing structure. Needless to say, I was hesitant. After a brief call to confirm, they quoted me a start time between 8 am and 9 am. No deposit down either. They showed up at 8:15 am with three guys and started by wrapping all my furniture in tarps, taking apart furniture as needed, etc. They worked quickly but carefully and had the truck loaded in about 45 minutes. After arriving at my new place, they unloaded and then assembled my furniture. They asked where I wanted things and helped me position the bigger pieces. Again, they worked hard, quickly and carefully. In the end, they were spot on with their quote. I paid with a Discover card once everything was complete. I tipped the team well because peace of mind and good service is so undervalued. I would use them again and recommend them to friends and family - impressive operation! read more

We chose Men on the Move for our move from Arlington to Alexandria in the middle of August. Their quote was more than reasonable and their customer service and communication was great. We had boxed all of our belongings prior to their arrival, so we were using them to transport everything. They were very careful with the boxes, and wrapped all our furniture in moving blankets. We've had several moves over the last three years (military) and this was BY FAR the best move yet. Not one item was broken, not one piece of furniture was damaged. The crew was courteous and clean and FAST. The total time for the move was four and a half hours, empty truck to empty truck. read more

We just used Man on the Move Moving Co. for our local move in Crystal City. They did a great job. I was a little worried about picking a moving company because of a few horror stories that some coworkers had shared but they did a great job. The price was the same as they quoted and nothing was damaged. They were very nice and I would use them again. I didn't give them 5 stars because I gave a restaurant 5 stars once and Yelp filtered it thinking I worked for the company. Didn't want them to filter this one since these are some hard working guys. ***** (5 Stars) read more

Punctual and professional. The advantage of getting older is that you have the resources to not have to call in favor cards and use friends and family for a move. We were on a deadline and these guys did the job. They arrived promptly on time, sized up our poorly packed condo (what can I say, I haven't had to move in 9 years... I was a bit rusty) and got to work. 7 hours later we had almost everything safely ensconced in our new place and could start the long process of making our new house our home. We would definitely use them again and recommend them to friends and family if they need to move in the future. read more

We've used Men on the Move twice in the past three years for moves. Both times, the company responded via email (I indicated that this was my preference) immediately with the information needed for an estimate. The price was more than fair. Both times, the movers showed up on time with all the necessary materials. They were friendly, responsible, fast, and careful with our belongings. The two types of moves were very different. In the first, we had to coordinate with the apartment building management to access the service elevator during a specific window of time. That move was local, from the apartment to a townhome. The second move was placing a portion of our belongings in storage. I did a quick walk-through of the house and pointed out what would remain for the new owners and what would be placed in storage until our new house was ready. The lead mover quickly noted what went where and we had no problems at all. We were very impressed with the level of service and lack of stress associated with both moves. In another month, we will be using them again to move from storage to the new house. read more

We just used Men on the Move for our move from Alexandria to Charlottesville. Marvin and his crew were absolutely outstanding. We have never used professional movers before and were wary of all the horror stories we have heard from people. Marvin came to our 3 level townhouse and gave us an estimate. His team showed up on-time 6/21 and packed up our house. The guys were methodical and careful about packing everything up and labeling the boxes. The truck arrived in Charlottesville on 6/22 and the crew moved in all of our boxes and furniture to the correct rooms. The entire team both days were polite and professional. Marvin was very professional as well and the estimated cost is what we ended up paying. No escalation of fees! I highly recommend this company!!! read more

Exceptionally professional and capable moving company. These guys arrived on time, with tools, and moved everything quickly and safely. Really nice guys, and no-nonsense. I would definitely go with these guys for service again next time. read more

Another glowing report about Men On The Move!! Marvin's estimate was the most detailed and above all very reasonable! The three WONDERMEN were fantastic! Men on The Move will be my go to for moving to my new house!! They turned up on time and called before they arrived. The team was very efficient at packing and moving items to the truck then storage!They rerouted to pick up other items from parents' house to storage! I definitely recommend this company above all others! The company gets a 100 read more

Men On The Move took care of moving from an Apartment in Arlington to a Townhouse in Alexandria. After getting a quote over email, we set a date. They showed up on time as agreed. They took care of taking furniture apart and wrapping everything up safely. I was impressed by their speed. Everything got moved safely and they were done sooner than I thought they would. They took a lot of worries out I had with moving, so I would definitely use them again. read more

The movers arrived on time and the service was finished in the estimated time range they provided me in the quote. I didn't have any glass or furniture broken during the moving. They worked all time and only took a break at the end to have a glass of water. I think they were very professional and I would recommend the service for my family and friends. read more

Either this business is closed, or they are extremely unresponsive. I submitted a request for an estimate on their website. A few weeks passed and I didn't hear back. I submitted a second request for estimate on their website, and a few more weeks passed and I still didn't hear back. So then I sent them a direct e-mail asking for a quote, and they never even responded. Maybe they're good once you track them down, but good luck getting them to respond to you! read more

When I first moved to the DC area, it was a long-distance move with a horrible company which was late (as in days late) delivering my stuff. They also tacked on extra fees and stuff. When I moved across town two weeks ago, I was wary of another bad experience but I was pleasantly surprised. Men on the Move gave me a good estimate on the price and provided all the costs upfront. They gave me a time window (between 8-9) on Saturday and the movers were there at 8:10. The two gentlemen who moved my furniture were efficient, courteous and careful with all my stuff. They worked hard and fast, which is what I was looking for. Where they could have lagged and taken their time to double the time (and payment), they didn't. They wrapped up everything in moving blankets to keep it safe in the short move and they placed all the furniture exactly where I wanted it to go. They also disassembled the furniture that required it and reassembled it correctly. When the move was done, the final price was reasonably within the quoted amount. I was very pleased with Men on the Move and I highly recommend them for your move. read more

Men on the move showed up between 9 and 10 as they said and were ready to work. The guys started moving boxes immediately and took great care with our items. There were several points where I mentioned to my wife that they were being extra cautious with our items, which is better than not careful enough (in my opinion). I would definitely hire these guys again if I needed movers. They only got 4 out of 5 stars because the guys called on their way to the new place and asked if they could stop for a 20 minute lunch. I agreed because we needed to get a few things set up anyway. Forty minutes after they called they arrived at the new place. This wouldn't have been a big deal, but we were charged for this time. I'm not all that upset about it though because they busted their humps the entire time and did an overall great job. read more

I am happy I chose Men on the Move. Before the move: Marvin, who took the calls all the time was nice and pleasant to talk to. They provided a reasonable estimate. They charged a nominal amount for packing supplies and tapes. The moving day: They arrived on time, 3 guys. 2 of them spoke very little English, but it was not a problem because they understood basic words. They were also able to read what was written on the boxes and placed the boxes on the right rooms. All the 3 did a very good job of wrapping and packing the fragile stuff. I felt sorry for them because we lived in the 3rd floor with no elevators in the building. They did an outstanding job despite the heavy furniture and the stairs. They were very professional at their work. After the move: They charged for the exact hours they worked. Nothing unexpected happened. All in all, I really liked how our move went, I recommend Men on the Move. read more

We hired them to move from Alexandria to Rockville in April. The communication was off right from the beginning with different quotes from Marvin and Oscar. While Oscar quoted 4-6 hours after touring the apartment, Marvin sent me a quote for 6-8 hours. I had to spend sometime over the phone to clarify the confusion. Marvin was insistent that they can't change it despite the fact that his employee who toured the apartment held a different opinion. The movers arrived on time but everything went south from there. They falsely claim on their website that they are BBB accredited. They are not. The BBB website clearly says that the business is not BBB accredited when you follow the link from MOTM's website. http://www.bbb.org/washington-dc-eastern-pa/business-reviews/movers/men-on-the-move-moving-company-in-alexandria-va-162633323/complaints The guys didn't seem to be well-versed with disassembling and re-assembling and the move took way too long (they got in at 8.45 and left at 5.30) for a lightly furnished two bed room apartment. This was with my husband helping them half of the time. They took a lunch break which seemed to go on forever. They left Alexandria at 12.25 with us and arrived in Rockville at 2.45 pm. The result was that I was charged $200 more than the original quote provided to me ($850 v $650), of course this is not counting the time we were waiting for the movers to show up in our new location. Furthermore, in our new home, Oscar clumsily dumped some moving boxes near the water heater, which created a messy water leak situation. This led to water spilling all over the foyer and utility room. All this when movers had just started putting in our stuff with the inevitable result that there were dirty footprints all over our floor and carpet. Not to mention that it slowed down the move-in process with more people navigating the same entryway since the maintenance guys also had to get to work when movers were still at work. Further, not only the water had to be turned off, but also the water heater needed to be replaced which took 3 good hours for the maintenance to fix. We got bad scuff marks on our filing cabinet and when I pointed it out to Oscar twice, he didn't respond with so much as an apology. He was generally disrespectful of our space in that he wasn't too careful with picking up tape and such after himself whilst re-assembling. Marvin called me the next day and we settled on a refund for damaging our furniture but he has not mailed me the check in three weeks and repeated reminders over email and phone since failed to elicit a favorable response. When I finally managed to reach him over phone today, he did a volte face and said he never agreed to pay me anything. I would say "buyer beware" of movers who make false claims, go back on their word at the drop of a hat and do not own up to mistakes. read more

Men on the Move helped me load up my Uhaul. The movers arrived in the allocated time and loaded all the items from my 2 bedroom apartment and storage unit within 2.5 hours. They arrived and started right to work. I would use them again. read more

What can you say about a moving company? I just used them this weekend and all I can say is that they did an amazing job. They were right on time, worked as a team, very efficient, very careful, and they listened to my few concerns regarding being careful not to scratch walls or floors with furniture. They did not cause any damage at all. The way the wrap each individual piece of furniture and shrink wrap it is awesome. If I keep saying good things my review will sound fake, but I 100% would recommend Men on the Move to my friends and family. In fact, I did recommend them already for a much bigger job later this summer at my friend's house. With service like theirs, I am confident they will be around when I have to move again, and I will 100% call them. Awesome! Thanks again! read more

In my 4 DC-based moves, Men on the Move was the absolute best moving service I've used. For starters, the 3 gentlemen that helped us move were fast, polite and careful with our belongings. In 3 hours, they moved us from a 2 story townhouse on one side of Alexandria to a 3 story one the other side of town. I've never seen anyone practically jog up stairs carrying a coffee table before! Also, unlike a really horrible experience I've had with movers wanting to charge me cash to go "off the books" (note: those folks were neither starving nor students if you catch my drift), these guys were reputable, didn't tack on silly charges (ex. use of moving blankets or extra tape) and didn't charge me for the quarter hour that we ran over. To top it all off, I had to ask "is this right?" when I got the bill because it was so low ($89 per hour for 3 movers and the truck, with 1 hour charge for transit). Will absolutely use Men on the Move again and suggest you do the same. read more

I made an appt. with one of their reps to come over and give me an estimate. I waited, they never showed up, never called with an apology or explaination, not even the following day. read more

I don't normally provide reviews, but I just wanted to say how happy I am with the service provided by Men on the Move. I spoke with Marvin (the owner I believe) about my need to move three large pieces of furniture into a storage pod on my driveway ASAP. I was expecting to hear him tell me that they could squeeze me in next week, but Marvin was able to get a three person team out to my house a few hours after we spoke! They were courteous and did a fantastic job! But, most of all they were quick, efficient, CAREFUL, and didn't waste any time. So, if you are looking for someone to help you out with your move, I would check Men on the Move out FIRST! read more

Used them twice; both in Old Town Alexandria. Both moves were satisfactory. They did their job. My only qualm is that they work slow. The time that it takes for 3 men to carry 3 bins, I was able to carry 2. One of their guys saw me moving 2 bins and said, "you're very strong". Strength has nothing to do with it. The bins have a 30lb capacity. There's handles and snap locks. An avg sized man can carry one in each arm without worrying about dropping it or the lock loosening. Another issue is that they damage one of my dressers, of which I was compensated for with a discount for the move. I guess the discount offset the damage for the dresser I planned on tossing in the near future anyways. Despite these issues, I would still recommend them; just not my first choice of movers to hire. read more

I was very nervous about using them. Our last move was with a local company and it ended up costing $2, 000 more than quoted with them moving very slow and damage to our stuff. Men on the move is soo different then the average moving company. They treat your stuff as if they were moving their own things, they don't complain, very courteous, and move very quickly. We were not finished packing and they helped with that too. I would highly recommend using them and I'm sorry I didn't find them sooner! read more

They were good the first time I used them, but completely unprofessional this time. Said they would be here at 12:45. Then said 1:00. They didn't show up till 12:20!!!! I was calling them, texting, and emailing for over an hour. No one answered. When they got here I asked why they didn't bother to call and they said they didn't think it was a problem. I said of course it is a problem because I have things to do and they should have had the courtesy to let me know. They said they would leave and give my money back! How ridiculous?! read more

This company was very professional and courteous. They took their time and were very careful and particular with our belongings. They were on time and affordable! Would definitely recommend! read more

I have had three moves with this company and each one has been perfection. These are a crew of friendly, likable fellows who quickly and expertly do their jobs.......no dings on the furniture or home......they are always pleasant and just plain really good at what the do. They are true professionals and I would confidently and highly recommend them to anyone who needs to move their furniture and set back up their furnitureThey are in a smooth and efficient manner. They are A++++++ read more

These guys were awesome! They wrapped up our furniture super quick and got it out of our old apartment fast, even with a delay (people trying to steal the service elevator we had reserved for moving). They got all of our furniture moved into our new place in about 1.5/2 hours tops (though we did only use them for our heavy furniture, like our sofa, desks, etc). Their rates are really reasonable and competitive for this area, they showed up on time, and none of our things were damaged during the move. Definitely will use them again for our next move if we can! read more

Called at 7 am on a Friday morning, did not expect to find help. A crew showed up that morning to unload a truck and move it all into a 3 level townhouse. Finished 30 minutes early. Great help, an answer to a prayer!!!! read more

Wow, I am very sad to say that I received some of the worst customer service from Marvin who is either the manager at Men on the Move or the only person that seems to work there. First things first, I call at 1:00 PM only to receive a message that they are closed. I figured that was odd because it was the middle of the day. Ok.....maybe they were at lunch because I called again around 2:00 and they answer. I really wanted to believe they were a reputable company due to some other reviews I read. I spoke to Marvin who told me that my move would be $500 with 3 men, FANTASTIC! But then he calls back and asks could he come look at my home to give me a flat rate? I thought...hmmmm, why? But I agreed because I honestly wanted to see what he'd come up with in terms of the figure compared to what he'd told me earlier. So, we agreed to meet up between 4:15 and 4:30. Well, the time comes and goes and there is no Men on the Move employee in sight. I call the office and what do ya know.....Marvin is still there. I live approximately 20 minutes away from the business and in rush hour traffic, there was no way he'd make it to my home by even 5:15 if he was still sitting in Alexandria, VA. I expressed my frustrations because I left work early just to meet him at the time he insisted. He says "It's really hard to leave here and get to you on time, how about another 30 minutes?" Ummm, not something you want to hear from someone whose job is to be on time to pick up and deliver items! I told him that at that point, I could not wait around for him, especially after he didn't even bother to give me or my husband a call to let us know that he wouldn't be here at the agreed upon time. What made me write this review was his last words to me! "We are not the business that you need to be working with then if you're like that about time!" Well, actually, I am like that about time and I don't expect a business to show up to a meeting an entire hour late without even calling first to let the customers know. I will not use their business, I will not recommend their business and I certainly would never give them a good review. read more

Looking at all the positive reviews, I wish I would have had the opportunity to use Men on the Move. I went on their website to request a quote for moving within my current apartment complex. I submitted their form online. After 4 days, I never heard from them, so I figured I would give them a call. The gentlemen I spoke to looked me up in the computer and found my request for a quote. He quoted me a price over the phone which was reasonable. I asked him to email me the quote (so I have it in writing). He said he would email it right over. Well, it's been a week and still no quote.....(yes, I checked my spam folder). Needless to say, I won't be using them based on my experience with the complete lack of response from them both times. Too, bad because they got such great reviews. read more

Professional, courteous and punctual. In an industry with a lot of scammers Men on the Move is a very credible outfit.

I used Men on the Move last year and they were so great that I'm planning to use them again when I have to move this summer. They were responsive and accommodated my unusual late afternoon move on a Thursday (it was the only time I could reserve the freight elevator in my building). The employees were awesome. They were careful and extremely fast. The price I paid was exactly what had been quoted and nothing was damaged. I would recommend them to my friends. read more

They arrived right at the scheduled time. They were professional and corteous. They wrapped all the furniture professionally. They maybe more expensive than other moving companies but it worthes the peace of mind you get by hiring them. read more

Men on the move was recommended to us by some friends that had used them recently. I think the price they quoted us was more than fair compared to some of the other companies we checked out. They showed up on time. They were all (3) friendly and courteous when we started, but as the day wore on, I could not say the same for one of them. They did a great job of protecting our carpets and new hardwood floors. There were 3 small nicks on the drywall they made, and an old shelf that broke, but nothing major. They were super efficient and loaded as much as they could in the truck (not everything we wanted), filling up the whole thing. My only complaint is, we did buy them lunch, they took a 20 minute break in the morning and almost an hour break for lunch. We were told by our friends they brought their own lunch and would not charge us for the time the lunch break. They ended up charging us for 10 hours (2 hours over the allotted time) for the whole time they were there. We were planning on tipping them for their hard work, but after talking to one of them, he decided to take less money and charge us for the whole time. (wanted to charge us for 10 hours instead of 9) I feel bad b/c we didn't tip them, but we saved money in the long run. If there was a 3.5 stars option, that's what i would have given. read more

We have used Men on the Move 4 times in the last 12 years. We have never had a bad experience. Arrival times were very prompt and professional. The men clearly know what they are doing and have great knowledge in putting furniture back together. They are gentle- caring for our items and couldn't be more great full. Highly recommend them. Their pricing is also fair. Great company! read more

Great company! They just got done moving me from Clarksburg, MD to Alexandria, VA. Oscar and his team arrived on time and completed the move in a timely manner. Very professional. Quote was accurate. Would use them again in a heartbeat. Thank you! read more

I had high hopes for this company based on the reviews on here. They also happned to be the cheapest quote I got for my move - guess you get what you pay for. They were nice enough, but were not the least bit careful with my stuff. They would bump the walls and drop things right in front of me, and then just shrug like it was nothing. I found stuff I very clearly marked FRAGILE under a pile of much heavier boxes, which of course meant my glass ware was crushed. I was very upset as it was very expensive but the owner wasn't apologetic in the slightest and said he couldn't cover anything because he "didn't know how I packed it." It was all very well cushioned in brand new boxes but anything that is glass will break if tossed around and crushed, no matter how one packages it. I lost a lot of valuable property in this move - I would not recommend them. read more

They moved some furniture from storage for me and they were polite, friendly, and really strong. They informed me that my leather sleeper sofa was the heaviest couch they had ever carried (I believe it), but carried it up to my fourth floor condo without complaint. They were friendly and polite and easy to work with. My only complaint was that they arrived 15 minutes late (due to getting lost). Otherwise, an excellent experience (after my last horrific experience, it was a welcome change!). read more