First they called one month before my date and said they were running late because of truck problems. I told them it wasn't my day to move The guy said ok. Called a few hours later to say they were close to my place and would be there soon. Had to call back again to say it was not my day. I was moving 1 month away. They were sorry. Moving day they did not wrap my furniture and put a 7 inch scratch on my dining table. They left 2 big nuts and bolts laying next to my headboard and I have no idea where they go. They did put plastic around one end of my coffee table because I advised them that the top pulled up so you can eat or work on computer and it slid back down. They must have let it flip open and the screws were stripped and could not be fixed. I was only able to screw in a few screws and cannot use it because I'm afraid it will collapse. My mattress was put on upside down and being 70 it was extremely difficult for me to get it off and flip it. The one guy let me know in conversation that his first day on the job he wore flip flops. My friends were right when they said I should have cancelled them when they were a month early and called again to say they were close. I did tell them that night when I got home from work that I was really concerned about still using them. I do not and would not ever recommend them to anyone. read more

***REVIEW UPDATE*** Two months later, the owner himself, Sam, contacted me on June 25th regarding my terrible experience. He stated that he absolutely had no idea any of this happened nor did his staff inform him about it. Initially, I was livid and accepted all my losses from this so no matter how much he apologized to me, it wasn't going to solve the money I spent to replace my items. However, he took full accountability for his staff and their actions and did not try to make excuses. Not only that, he financially went above and beyond to fix the issue. He was sincere and truly wanted the chance to earn my business back, therefore it was only right for me to update my review and be fair as this business owner works hard to maintain his five star ratings. I love supporting small businesses and it doesn't always turn out with great news in the end, but I'm glad that we were able to come to a mutual agreement in a respectful adult manner. The absolute WORST moving experience ever. I was moving from one bedroom apartment within the same community across the street and had everything boxed up and ready to go except for a total of 7-8 large items such as couch, coffee table and de-assembled bed parts. They called me ahead and arrived right on time which was very promising until the move started. The guy that owns the moving truck is very nice and professional, but the other worker that was with him was nice also, but he was useless and continued to be on his cell phone during this move the entire time until I started picking items up myself to speed things up. He then broke my glass on my coffee table which I was upset about but I know things happen, so I didn't make a deal since they said it will be replaced. Hours later, I noticed my dresser with a huge crack and damaged during and they left items on the truck such as a lamp, curtain rod, and led closet light that I even asked for to be double checked at the end. I had to text the guy multiple times and ask for the items that were found left on the truck. He assured me that the glass will be fixed and he will personally deliver it to me. It's been 2 WEEKS now and I have NOT received my items nor my table. He was a no show two times after promising he will deliver them back to me. Ive called over and over because I have been understanding and reasonable, and not nobody even calls back or texts back. No word on my items and that's considered theft!!!! I called the office and the manager said the owner will get in touch with me... NOTHING!!!! I would NOT recommend using them AT ALL and save yourself the headache of having to pay money to replace items they damage or forget and overcharge by doing a lazy and terribly far less move!!!!! I will update the review IF they stick to their word and bring my items back that they technically stole! read more

Recently bought a house, and called Sam's to help with the furniture and the stuff in storage! Fast response, good communications, timely arrivals, fast and careful moving, and reasonable prices! These guys are the best! Highly recommended! read more

I have used Sam's Movers three times now. The previous two times were o.k. This time, a new set of guys showed up and weren't at all like the previous ones. First of all they were late. Most importantly, they damaged our very expensive armoire. After several attempts, I called Sam and sent him photos of the damage. I told him I was very disappointed that the mover's, led by Leroy, did not mention the damage to me before departing. Sam promised to have someone call me and come fix the damage. Leroy called several days later and said he would come fix the damage. We set a date and time, and Leroy never showed up, never called, and never answered my phone call to him. I then tried calling Sam, and got no answer. Be cautious when using this company, particularly if Leroy is involved! read more

I had a difficult move to make this weekend going from the second floor in my old apartment to a 3rd floor apartment across town. The gentlemen that Sam sent for the move were right on time as promised. These guys broke their backs moving my numerous boxes, couch, tv and bedroom set. Every item carefully wrapped and professionally handled. Sam was very professional and very quick to answer my questions and address any concerns regarding my move. I hope that I don't need to make a move anytime soon, but Sam's will be high on my list of people to contact if I need to. read more

10 out of 10 would never recommend. I had heard great things about Sam's but this was not one them. I was quoted 850.00 for 5-6 hours to move a 3 bedroom split level 2 1/2 bath into another 3 bedroom single 2 bath. The movers showed up late. I gave them a window of 11-12pm they did not show until 2pm because they claim they were having truck rental problems. The movers had already done a job that day and were exhausted by the time they moved me which took 7 1/2 hours. During the move to the new house the crew went to Burger King on my time and I had to pay for that time so yeah that was included in 7 1/2 hour charge. The crew leader knew what he was doing but the other 2 people did not and it showed. One didn't speak English (which is fine) and there was a big language barrier because the boxes were labeled in English but he could not read what rooms to put them in or to see if the boxes were fragile. He had to constantly ask me what goes where because he couldn't read the labels. Not like it would have mattered anyway because the other guy paid it no mind either. Boxes where held upside down and the crew leader had to remind them to ask me where to put things. Grand total for this hot mess was 1320.00 but after I complained about being late they gave me a 120.00 credit making it a total of 1200.00. They then had the nerve to expect a tip. They seemed over worked by this point and didn't care much for my things. Since I have started to unpack so far broken glasses and furniture handled badly. I have called Sam's movers and left message about my issues but no reply. Never again! read more

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They were extremely hard working and conscientious. They went over and above setting up our furnitures. When there was an issue on a damaged item the compensation was more than adequate. Overall they exceeded our expectations and will definitely recommend them and will not hesitate to use their service again. read more

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If you need a moving company that will be almost 3 hours late and move you exactly like they're paid by the hour (slow), this is the moving company for you. Then they sprang a $75 truck rental fee on me at the end because they actually have no company truck and have to rent one from Uhaul. One word...awful read more

We have moved A LOT and I can tell you that Sam's Movers is one of the very best we have ever used. Larry, Mike and Carlos were outstanding and did the job in 4 1/2 hours -- 4 bedroom house with several heirloom pieces. Larry ran the crew like clockwork. They never took a break in 93 degree FL sun. These three guys look small but don't underestimate them. They lift more than guys 2x their size and never tired. Larry is meticulously neat and made sure everything was put away. As an example, two tiny brass screws fell from one of the tables and Larry quickly found them in the truck. They took great care of all of the furniture and the house. You don't have to look further. These guys are your best choice in Tampa Bay -- very fast, super careful and extremely inexpensive. Make sure to ask for Larry's and crew. You will not regret it! read more

Just used Sam's Movers yesterday... my first experience using movers ever. Scheduling was super easy via text, and confirmed again the night before the actual move. The guys called me when they were on the way, and were a little earlier than scheduled time, which worked out perfect for me. They were very pleasant and quick, and didn't allow me to lift a finger when I asked several times if I could help (after all, that's the service I am paying for). I would definitely recommend to others to use this company. I thought the price was extremely fair since they are providing the truck as well, and no hidden added fees. Flat rate per hour is great. I have another move scheduled tomorrow with them and know I'll be in good hands. read more

I used these guys two years ago for a move and the destroyed a ton of my stuff. It took over 6 months for them to give me $70 when they ruined over $300 worth of stuff - some of it was irreplaceable items that I got on my honeymoon. @Mary check all of the emails from me from February 2015 and thereafter. I recently joined yelp and I was moving again and looking for movers and saw this was listed as the top one and so I couldn't just ignore it without a review. Sam was who I spoke with and he tried to blame the problems on me. the two men who moved us complained the entire time about how much stuff we had. My Mom even purchased lunch for the men and they still continued to be very unprofessional. read more

I just got done with my move done by Sams movers. I have moved 3 times in the last 20 years and always hired professionals. Those guys with a truck, a national company, and today with Sams. The 3 men That Sams sent were unbelievable. Courteous, professional and above all meticulous. Each piece was wrapped tight to ensure that no damage would occur., great care was taken with every box, lamp, table chair and appliance. And We didnt have to empty the drawers. My wife didnt believe it. That saved time and in the moving business time IS money! We had a stuffed 2 bedroom apt and we moved into our newly built house. Not only did they not break one thing, they did not even smudge or chip any of our homes freshly painted walls. I had heard of Sams thru word of mouth. I called, and the boss gave me s rough estimate, and the actual bill was $200 cheaper. He was so confident on the phone, it almost sounded like BS. no BS here. Every single promise he made his team delivered on These guys really hustled, and the teamwork was unbelievable. The guys were charming, had a great sense of humor, and displayed a sense if urgency. My email is Mistereiou@yahoo.com If you want to speak to a guy who feels these three fellows, Juan, Cedric, and an army vet are the best in the business, dont hesitate to write. I am 63 years old and these days when you run into a truly great company, with great crews, they stick out like sore thumbs. Bravo Sams....seniors..these are the ones to call. read more

The first time around they were great, I Used this company again- unprofessional, rude, they broke my curtain, lamp, and dvd holder. They didn't seem to care at all about it. They added an additional charge. Didn't unpack everything as per agreement. The owner is nice but his employees weren't the best. I will not use again. read more

Hired them twice. First group was amazing! Courteous. Professional. Took great care in handling my furniture and encouraged me to maximize on what the minimum 2-hour move offered. I was so impressed I tipped each of the 3 movers well. So, I hired them again. The second group was a 1-star group. They were 45-minutes late and never called. They were neither courteous or friendly. I always tip but not as much as the first group of movers. One guy dropped my monitor (I haven't even checked it yet to see if it's working) and they did a shoddy job of putting the furniture together. They're getting 3 stars because of the stellar performance of the first moving crew. I wouldn't hire them again. read more

I am absolutely delighted with Sam's Movers. Arrived on time, got to work right away, no messing around. Got all of the furniture in my house moved and in place, safe and sound in just under two hours. A-plus service. Big props for Rodmin and Mook. Thanks again. read more

This company is very reliable and did an awesome job. The two gentlemen, Chris and Chester worked hard to get the job done. They started unloading a 15 foot truck and were completely done in 2 1/2 hours. read more

Sam did a move for my boss who recently moved from Las Vegas to Clearwater. He is very easy to work with and him and his team were efficient and quick. They put down paper on the floor to no ruin our new carpets and they unpacked and set up anything we asked. They worked with us and even stored our items for a couple months until we finished up with a few other house remodeling tasks. Once we gave them the green light, we scheduled a date and next thing you know we were all done! Thanks Sam and crew! read more

This was my first time using a moving company and I was pleased with the experience. Sam was very attentive on the phone and got me scheduled in right away. Lee and a couple of other guys who did the moving were very efficient and wasted no time. They wrapped my couch and other furniture so nothing was damaged. The cost was one of the more affordable deals and there wasn't a fee for every little thing. Overall, I had a good experience and would recommend them. read more

Sam's is absolutely fantastic. First time in my life I hired movers. I've always been a do it yourselfer & thought if you want it done right do it yourself. Sam's has made me a changed person. The care they took with my furniture & belongings, their professionalism, & how totally well they knew & did their job has me 100% sold. I very highly recommend them & would definitely hire them again!!!!! Cedric & Cherry are excellent! The owners were also great to deal with. Very responsive, on time, great communication from the guys doing the job & the owners handling it. I don't give 5 stars hardly ever, but Sam's deserves it! read more

Fast and friendly. Very careful with our furniture and wrapped everything. Would use again!

Sam and his team made our most recent move the easiest so far. (and we've moved a lot!) We moved within Tampa city limits and his team took care of not only packing up our house but also our storage unit. Unfortunately, there was an accident and my wife's lamp was damaged. Sam was quick to take action and took the appropriate steps to ensure that we were reimbursed. He's a true professional and really easy to work with. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to make a move within the Tampa Bay area. read more

We called the day of our move and someone was at our place in less than 2 hours. Straight to the point, what do you need, what's fragile & they attacked it all. We lived on the 3RD FLOOR which is horrible & not only did they move everything out with care they did it in less than 2 hours!!!! There were two people, young man & woman. They worked as a team but the guy was in charge. You could tell because he was extremely professional, humble, planned each step they took . Basically he went above & beyond to ensure our items were secure & moved quickly. The price was AWESOME, cheapest compared to everyone we called. You crazy if you don't use them read more

This is now the fifth time that I've used Sam's Movers. I like them and trust them so much that I asked if they could move me from Orlando to Cape Coral which is really far out of their way and they happily obliged. Sam is always easy to get a hold of and always sends me guys who are on time and extremely reliable. His prices are always the best and the whole moving process always runs smoothly. They are my number one go-to when it's time for me to move again! read more

Not only did they show up 5 hours late, seemingly after forgetting my confirmed appointment. But they arrived this evening, loaded the truck, then decided they were too tired to do it in the midst of the job they were late for. I have to be out of my apartment tomorrow and am now in a jam. One star only because Sam tried to fix things in the end after everything went to hell. But it was too late. read more

When our original moving company bailed on us last minute for our move from St. Pete to Northern Florida, we called Sam's and got a fast quote and a team of three guys to come within a couple of hours. They showed up and started working right away, and were extremely respectful and careful with our things. Sam gave us the best of customer service, and they were really there for us when we needed them at literally the very last minute. The price was very fair as well! I would recommend them for any upcoming move! read more

As a retired military person I have moved 26 times using every major moving company in the country. Sam's is the star on the tree of movers! I called to schedule and they offered to do the job the next day! Amazing! We scheduled for a few days later. Everything is done via text/email. Contacted them one day prior and all set. Alex & Darnell were the best, showed up on time, (9:30) and completed move in 6 hours. They moved a 10x20 storage unit of household goods approximately 45 miles. Very gentle with my property and no damage! Look no farther.....these are the folks to call! THANKS SAMS!! read more

I have made many moves in my lifetime but I have never had better movers! Sam's movers 'Alex, Denis and Nate' cared for me and my stuff as if I were family. They were friendly, respectful and polite with me and each other (it was nice to see that the guys were really watching out for each other, so no one got hurt moving the particularly heavy stuff). I already recommended them to a friend. I would definitely recommend them to you. Also, Sam had to reschedule my move because our closing date changed, he didn't charge me rescheduling fees or upcharge me in any way... he said "I treat you the way I would want to be treated". This IS the kind of business I want to support! read more

Sam's Movers did a great job for is. We had an ABF truck that was delayed and they were very flexible and worked with us even though they were slammed for the time we needed them. The two gentlemen we had wasted no time in getting to work and making short work of our unloading. I would recommend them wholeheartedly. Thanks guys! read more

It was just being in the right place at the right time. I came in contact with John and I think it was Michael with Sam's Movers. They were just moving someone in storage while I was trying to move out. I asked them the cost to move my things from storage to my home in Bradenton. The price was reasonable, so I hired them on the spot. They were fast and friendly and worked together well. Even know they said this was the first time together. They were an awesome team. read more

TERRIBLE. Sam's Movers lost a dining chair to my grandmother's antique dining set. I found the company extremely unprofessional in handling the lost property. I contacted them the first business day following the move and it took weeks for them to return my phone calls. Eventually, they told me that I only had three chairs to start with and that even if there were four chairs to start with Sam's Movers was not responsible for the loss. Ultimately, they offered me "$.60 on the pound" for the missing chair. I hired them for my move from Tampa to Jacksonville and I expected that they would transfer all my personal property, as agreed to and compensated for. I left Tampa with four dining chairs and arrived in Jacksonville with only three chairs. I would never use this company again and would never recommend it to anyone that values their personal property. read more

I used SAMs movers for my second move a little over a month ago. The first move a few years ago with them was just okay, the second move went a lot better. The entire process was simple- You send them a text of your pickup and drop off location and you get a reply back confirming the move. The day before your move you get a call confirming everything. The guys arrived ahead of schedule and were professional. They took care with my items, wrapping anything that could get damaged. During the move I got a call from someone with the company making sure that the movers arrived and just checking in on how the guys were doing. If you'd like a reference to how much it may cost you, I paid $400( 4 hours) for two guys to move a 600 sq ft first floor one bedroom apartment to a third floor one bedroom apartment 45 minutes away. The move started off super fast but I noticed after I told them I was moving to the third floor they slowed down quite a bit ( if I was you I wouldn't voluntarily disclose this unless they ask). Although I thought the move went well overall, according to all the men in my life the move should have only taken 2.5-3 hours tops, so they may have taken advantage of me being a young female. I'll use them again in the future, but only with a male present to ensure that they're working efficiently. read more

Moved my couches and bed frame just fine , also told me i was insured with them if anything breaks than i had them move my brand new 65" Samsung curved tv which ended up broken internally when arrived to my new apartment when i called Sams movers back to explain to them what had happen i was told his movers were supposed to turn on the tv before the remove it from the first location and turn it on again before they leave after it's been moved. Neither of that was done he told me they would take care of it and it would be picked up first thing the next day , took them 3 days to pick up the Tv then they just tried to go replace it for me at bestbuy as if i couldn't just go do that my self and bestbuy refused to return it so Sams movers calls me and tells me that they have up to 90 days to replace the item and was almost trying to put the blame on me for my tv being broken. Now I'm stuck at my new apartment with no Tv. Very disappointed. read more

I have to say these guys are top-notch, efficient, and so hard-working. The 5-star review they get from me is well-deserved. We moved from one part of Tampa to another and hired Sam's to do the job. Researching different movers was a bit daunting and there are quite a few. I was disappointed with the (lack of) response from Skinny Wimp as well as MegaMovers (though Skinny Wimp was much much worse to the point I wouldn't contact them again). Sam was prompt in returning my texts and phone calls, and their "insurance policy" is also unbeatable. We scheduled the start at 9 and they arrived at about 9:05 or so. We had asked for two men and a truck, and they arrived with 3, but still charging us $99/hour. After the first few minutes, we realized how experienced and proficient Lee and his crew were, smiling and being so respectful throughout our move. They wrapped what needed to be wrapped, were all obviously strong and competent, and joked in the 3 hours it took to take care of two bedrooms, washer/dryer (sets were switched from one house to another!), living room, dining room, plus 4 large, heavy crates, a desk, 2 lounge chairs, and many more random pieces. We have moved several times (at least 7) over the past 10 years and this was the BEST MOVE EVER. Nearly all our furniture was new, and nothing at all was even remotely damaged. I will not hesitate for one second to use them again in any future move. Thanks so much, guys, for a perfect move! read more

Would not hire them again! Not unless you are looking for a big headache! They left behind several items at our house that should have been included on their truck the day of the move. The truck was too small for the amount of goods to be moved, so our son had to come to the rescue and moved the remainder with his pick-up truck. Ugh! The worse part was the amount of damage to our furniture and breakage of glassware that Sam's had packed. Still trying to figure out how they lost parts to an antique grandfather clock that have never been found. The crowning blow is this company has failed to respond to our claim for all the damage after repeatedly calling their office and texting their supervisor many, many times over a period of two months. Still no response from Sam's Movers! read more

The best description of my move by Sams Movers is the old expression "Wham, Bam, Thank You Mam. There was the sweet talk, as he explained how he was going to assign to me the best movers and take all precautions in moving me. We started with 4 people and then one mysteriously disappeared. There was one younger person who seemed totally clueless. I had to explain to him that you don't carry a table lamp with one hand holding the bulb. This guy personally broke 2 legs off a nice desk, and damaged the hardwood floor in my house. Blanket wrapped furniture was dragged by one person and we later noticed that the corners of the blankets were worn. I later noticed damages to a mirror and cocktail table. I had two other pieces damaged. Sam offered to have someone repair it, but at this point I don't have the confidence in the people Sam would call upon to make the repairs. Sams Movers are unique in that they price their services hourly as opposed to basing the price on weight. Sam uses rental trucks so he may be a bit cheaper. If the most valuable piece of furniture you own is a television, then a Sams Movers may work for you. There are so many Ma & Pop movers in Tampa if price is your motivating factor, I would look at them as well. read more

Great experience! The guys worked hard the whole time without a complaint or stopping for breaks. Will definitely use again for any future moves. Unique setup where booking is through text/email but they are prompt and reliable! read more

I finally found a good moving company! Did a great job moving my mother's things into her new assisted living facility. Everything went smoothly and with no problems. Would definitely recommend. read more

Things started out a bit stressful. I reserved our move date and time 2 weeks before moving day. I called the day before to confirm. There was no record of our reservation. Within a 1/2 hour, we were back on the books! Alex and Jelani showed up early the next morning. They were courteous, clean, careful, friendly. Things ended much better than they began, thanks to Alex and Jelani! read more

I moved on May 9th. The guys were great! They made sure everything was wrapped and secure. I'm definitely using them again. I have already referred them to a few friends that are moving in the near future. Just wonderful, polite and professional. read more

I have never used a moving company before so i was skeptical on choosing one. Sams movers were absolutely excellent !!! They were on time, worked diligently, but very careful and accurate at the same time. They treated all of my things with the utmost respect. They took apart and wrapped all of my furniture and placed it exactly where i wanted. . Now that's a good business. Paying the amount upon arrival i was also unsure about...but they ARE professional people and give a receipt right away....and start asking you what they need to start moving for you and get straight to work.... WOW . If i needed a moving company again i would DEFINITELY use Sam's Movers !!!!!! read more