The TL;DR version: SMP is simply AMAZING! I never imagined my long-distance move could be this quick, smooth, and stress-free!! The detailed version: I was super stressed out about the move before booking: I had a lot on my plate, and reading about scary moving experiences online didn't help at all. So I did my homework carefully: (a) Check Yelp: get a shortlist of movers with good reviews (I read the negative reviews on purpose and see whether what was mentioned was really a problem with the movers, or just things beyond anyone's control, or sheer ranting...). (b) Check each and every candidate mover in the FMCSA database (https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move/select-mover): see if they are legit and have zero customer complaints (NOT all of those on my shortlist was authorized to do the job - scary!) (c) Getting a quote: I submitted quote requests for three finalists. One of them took almost a week to get back to me. The other asked so many questions online that I almost gave up filling out the form. SMP's online form was very brief - that's just another benefit of flat-rate prices. For my move from Philly to Chapel Hill, SMP also has the best listing price (the flat-rate one listed on their website), AND the peace of mind knowing there's not going to be any hidden fees is invaluable, too! So that's how I decided to try to work with SMP. (***I "try" because I am well aware of the fact that (a) this is peak moving season and (b) my intended move date was only TWO WEEKS away!) I communicated with Nate via email throughout the entire process - the responses were always nice and clear, and definitely as prompt as one could expect from an owner of a busy moving company at this time of the year (and often really swift by any other standards)! Then comes the loading day! We scheduled for 12:30 pm, and Nate and his crew showed up 20 minutes early with a magnificent truck. The guys were super professional, and I was left with an empty studio within 25 minutes!!! (Tip: having everything packed up and ready to go beforehand really helps. Yes, packing is painful and chaotic, but that gives one all the more reason NOT to do that with people waiting...) The original plan was to load on the afternoon of Day 1, the unload on the morning of Day 3. But Nate told me after loading whether they might be able to unload early on Day 2 because the preceding moving project seems nice and small. Of course I happily accepted - and they did arrive at 7pm on Day 2!! This time it's just Nate and Tony, but they still had the job done in UNDER AN HOUR!!! (And they accept Venmo as a form of payment - so convenient!) I'm 90% done with unpacking and everything (including my guitar, my two giant and heavy boxes of electronics, and that cheap little shoe shelf that I carelessly half-wrapped in a padded plastic bag) is in perfect condition! Nate and Tony were also extra careful when placing boxes on the floor at my brand new apartment. If someone told me I could be this happy and thrilled after a long-distance move on a hot and humid summer day, I would never believed him/her. But Nate and his team at SMP truly lived up to their name and offered a SMOOTH and PROFESSIONAL moving experience! I would highly recommend them to everyone I know! read more

They sure aren't smooth at scheduling. I reached out to them with full pick-up drop-off locations and full inventory list on May 13. They quoted me the next day. I then asked how to move forward - no answer for three days. On the third day I asked again if someone could please reach out and tell me the next steps and the reply, the next day was that they wanted to know my destination and inventory (ummmm you were given that originally). I again gave the destination pickup/drop off and full inventory list. That was three days ago, no response. Honestly, how can you be a reputable company when you don't respond to client requests? If the job was something they didn't/couldn't do, the least they could do is tell you instead of ignoring you. If this is how they respond in the beginning then how are they going to be with managing your move? Danger, danger Will Robinson. read more

I used Smooth Moving Pros to offload a small truck in 2017 and it went fine. Just emailed them for a quote on a new move. Started out OK... Nate sent me numbers and said everything had to be packed up and ready to go for his team. I asked if they could do one thing - wrap my furniture in blankets - and he answered "no, it's our policy not to wrap the furniture with pads prior to putting them in the truck, as it makes it very difficult to carry the items. I apologize that we won't be able to meet your specific needs and we will not be able to move you." I emailed him back, said I'd be OK with that (even though it wasn't ideal for me), and I haven't heard back. This was 4 days ago. Being a business owner myself, this is not how you treat a repeat customer. Based on this poor experience I would not recommend Smooth Moving Pros. read more

Unfortunately, I will never have an opportunity to rate their work but I can rate their customer service, which is just as important. I contacted SMP via their contact form and was in conversations with their owner, Nate, regarding a move, only to have the rug pulled out from under me when he very carelessly stated that they were "now all booked up" after JUST confirming availability for TWO separate dates less than 12 hours earlier. At no point did Nate ever indicate dates were filling up rapidly, etc. I am now left with little to no options left to move my family out of our home on a very tight deadline. What kind of customer service is that?! Bottom line: MOVERS BEWARE and take your business elsewhere; this company doesn't deserve your time and energy, especially if you need reliable information to make decisions regarding your move. read more

These guys are experienced and treated my furniture with care. They went above and beyond what I expected. For instance, they offered to take items that were not even on the original move list. Pedro was the man, it felt like he did this 5000 times before. Great job! read more

So many great things to say about SMP. I'll start this story from the beginning. I was in a bit of a pickle. I needed movers on less than a week's notice (I didn't get confirmation that my apartment application was approved until 6 days before my move in date) to move from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. The other thing was that Pittsburgh doesn't allow unloading of any kind to occur during rush hour. So many stipulations! But Nate and his team made it work! Nate's team arrived with smiles on a balmy morning ready to go. Each guy introduced themselves and couldn't have been more enthusiastic about the move. They moved everything out of my apartment in Philadelphia and in to my new place in Pittsburgh quickly and treated my stuff delicately. I've heard many stories about people moving and finding their stuff broken. Everything I brought with me is in the same condition I packed it in. Kurt and Tony were the guys in charge of unloading in Pittsburgh and had the task of helping me figure out how to fit my huge bedroom set in to a smaller bedroom. They were super patient and willing to try out a few different things to see how everything would fit. They were also somehow still upbeat despite a 6 hour drive in this heat. In the end I'm happy with how my furniture fit in the new place. Finally, of all the movers I contacted, SMP was the most reasonably priced. Cherry on top! Thanks so much SMP for your professionalism and friendliness! You made a pretty daunting move a great experience! read more

Like these guys need another perfect review. But I can't help myself. Nate is a top notch businessman (and kudos for being an educator!), and an all-around awesome guy. They moved me from Philly to South Carolina. Super professional, courteous, consistent, and flexible. And fast! They loaded and unloaded in a flash, and were super friendly. Nate answered every little question I had, even after the move was complete. I emailed him over a month after the move. He could've totally brushed me off, but instead was just the most up-standing gentleman and responded instantly, even offering to give me a call to chat further. I wish they were down South so I could use them again for my next move. A+++ read more

Okay. I LOVE these guys. They are absolutely professional, friendly, and reliable. I was scramming to find a moving company for my move from Philly to DC and called every place around the area. Every company wanted to charge me an arm and a leg for the long distance move even though I did not have much to move with me. This company was the only moving company I trusted after talking to many. Nate, the owner of Smooth Moving Pros, was very prompt with answering any questions I had and even offered me a discount for my move since I did not have much stuff! They came on time and even brought along coverings for all my mattresses, mirrors, and paintings which they took the time to put on for me. Needless to say, this has been the quickest and most efficient move ever! Everything was packed into the van in less than an hour, they drove to DC quickly, and unloaded everything within less than an hour. I did not have to worry about gas, toll, etc. because everything was covered with a flat, reasonable rate for my long distance move. I paid less for my long distance move from Philly to DC than I did when I moved 5 blocks away in Philly with another moving company! Please use them, they are amazing and I HIGHLY would recommend Smooth Moving Pros to anyone looking to move. Thank you again guys! read more

These guys get a ton of repeat customers. I am one of them. I used them to move from Philly to Delaware in 2015 and then again today to move from Delaware to Virginia. They are super friendly and professional - like everyone already said. But I'm a big guy and I left weights. These guys put me to shame. They are ridiculously fast when stripping your apartment of all its wares. For instance - I have a 2br with a legit gym made of 700 lbs of free weights. These maniacs cleared my apt in about 45 mins. I packed for 3 days and they cleared it in 45 mins. The guys cracked jokes and had terrific attitudes even after a 2 hour drive on empty stomachs. They had my new place set up in about an hour. They were careful, honest, hard working guys. I would use them to move from one floor to another because you know it will always be a very pleasant experience. Ten stars! read more

Smooth Moving Pros were great! I was able to move up my move by one day which was I was very thankful for since it was less than a week before my scheduled date. The guys arrived right on time, assessed the situation and went to work. They were very friendly and enjoyable to spend a few hours with. The truck I had rented was smaller than I should have but we prioritized and they fit just about everything! We already had plans to go back later for the remaining items and were only using the movers for the large furniture. Renting our own truck and having the movers come for just 4 hours not only saved us a lot of money compared to other movers but also saved us from having to ask our friends/family to help us move again! I highly recommend using Smooth Moving Pros. read more

Smooth Moving Pros provided a great experience moving my things in Philadelphia to the DC area January 2014. What's written in the reviews is absolutely accurate. Excellent customer service, timely, polite AND careful with my belongings. One of the fastest unloads I've ever seen! Billy and Keith were my movers. At the end of a long day, they took the time to help me put my bed together, something my last movers couldn't and wouldn't do. I am so happy to have found SMP on Yelp. I highly recommend them and would hire them again, without hesitation. read more

I used SMP a few weeks ago when I relocated from Philly to Boston, and I was so impressed by Nate and his team! They charge flat rate pricing, which I loved because I knew there wouldn't be any hidden or last-minute costs, and they were on time, professional and friendly at both ends of the trip. They also did the move in one day, which was impressive considering I moved Labor Day weekend and the Philly/Boston trip is brutal on a good day (i.e. when there isn't traffic up and down the east coast). They got my one-bedroom apartment unpacked and assembled in about an hour and a half, and were really careful with all of my belongings. Having had some movers that are great at wasting time and/or banging things around, I really appreciated their efficiency and care. I seriously can't recommend Smooth Moving Pros highly enough. If you're moving long distance, these guys are the way to go! read more

A friend of mine hired Smooth Moving Pros for a move from Philadelphia to New Haven, CT. I was there for the ride, to hell pack and unpack. Unlike other moving companies, they gave a no-nonsense flat-rate quote that was below the industry average. On moving day, they showed up on time, were super friendly, professional, and got the job done fast. Could not have asked for a better experience. read more

Jesse and Zach drove three hours from Philly to come pick-up my stuff despite warnings of hurricane level winds and freezing rain. I own a lot of stuff, but they worked fast and we were loaded up in under 90 minutes. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND these guys. My only note is have a check ready to avoid the 3% credit card fee. read more

I used these folks for my move from Center City, Philadelphia to Silver Spring, MD. It was a wonderful experience and the least stressful part of my move. I was given an accurate, flat-rate quote, the movers showed up on time and I was even called and notified when they were going to be a little late the morning of the move (like 10 minutes) because of traffic. Because this was my first time hiring a moving service, I emailed a ton of questions. Never at any time did I feel like I was bothering or annoying Nate and all my questions were answered within 24 hours. The movers were friendly and professional. I moved from a fourth-floor walk up with no elevator and I suspected that I might get some grumblings from the movers about that even though I was clear in my email communications about the situation. But, nope. The guys just smiled and said that it would be their morning work out. I would definitely use them again. read more

My husband and I just moved from Bryn Mawr to Tampa and used Smooth Moving Pros. It couldn't have been easier. Nate came to our home and did a walk-through. He was courteous, prompt and professional throughout. There were no surprise charges. He and his crew loaded the truck quickly and safely. We had zero damage to any of our items, including glass and antique pieces. Two days later, Nate met us in Tampa at 9am and unloaded within 90 minutes. He helped us assemble our bed frame and put the boxes in the correct room. Moving locally or long-distance is stressful. There are so many logistics, and Nate took a major weight off of our shoulders with his excellent work. I would highly, highly recommend them. Don't go with anyone else! Thank you, Nate! Thanks, Smooth Moving Pros! read more

I used Smooth Moving Pros last year for a move from PA to CT making a stop in NYC. I have used several moving companies in the past for smaller moves and none of them comes close to SMP in terms of convenience, speed, professionalism, and cost. If you are looking around for a moving company to help with a long distance move you can stop looking now. Book your move with Smooth Moving Pros. It will be stress free and absolutely wonderful. read more

Nate and his crew were excellent. Nate was super responsive with all our emails. They are absolutely professional, friendly, and reliable. The flat rate pricing was very reasonable for the move that we did from Philly to NJ. We would definitely recommend these guys to anyone looking for movers. Thanks again Smooth Moving Pros, Nate & the team! read more

I hired these guys for a flat-rate move from Southern New Jersey to the Washington, D.C. area. They were awesome! They were personable and showed they cared not just about your move and money, but also about you, as well. They were on time and only took about an hour or so to load up my one-bedroom apartment into their truck. Arriving in the D.C. area, they also unloaded all my stuff within about an hour and 15 minutes and moved furniture where I requested. I loved these guys and would recommend them to anyone. read more

Highest recommendation without reservation! Smooth Moving Pros helped me move from nyc to philly this summer and I can't say enough great things about these guys. They're super professional, punctual, and careful. Nate is very friendly and thorough in setting up the move and the movers did a fantastic job. It's so important to enlist moving help that you can trust and I'm SO glad that I found Smooth Moving Pros. These guys are the best- look into their flat-rate moving service (you will be happy, especially if you've looked around and have been given price estimates by other companies, trust me!) and read all the praises from other reviewers and you will see why! I'm joining all the other happy customers and adding my 5-star review #7! Thanks again Smooth Moving Pros, Nate & you team! read more

Amazing experience! You don't always get professionalism when working with moving companies, but this was not at all the case with SMP! They went above and beyond to make it a quick and seamless experience. They work very fast! And are priced perfect for what you need. Great deal actually! I honestly couldn't be more pleased with their work and the experience! read more

I was lucky to find Nate and his crew when I was moving from Pa to NJ, a few years back, today, I need to move from NJ to NYC and first thing I did I located the company, as I want to have a peace of mind again, as it was back then. Thank you Nate and Keith! read more

AMAZING movers, would not use anyone else! Recommend to all! Setting up a time for the move was very easy and Nate was very accommodating. I had to change my move-in date at the last minute and he was more than understanding and very flexible. The price was very reasonable. The two gentlemen that moved my stuff did not damage anything and moved everything very quickly. They were extremely professional and friendly. They offered to help assemble furniture too. I am recommending them to all of my friends and will be using them when I move out for sure! read more

Update: Sam did follow-up after this review and said he never received my inventory and pdf of photos. Reviewing our exchanged messages via Yelp, it seems that I requested an email to send my photos and inventory, but it was never sent to me. I did this because other movers said they could not receive my attachments via Yelp messaging (perhaps files were too large). I think there was miscommunication involved with Smooth Moving Pros, so I am changing my review from 2 stars to 3. After exchanging emails and sending a detailed inventory to receive a quote for a 560-mile move, there was no further communication. Since I had done all I could do, I did not pursue further, as I felt the response factor was indicative of how the move might go. I wanted to like them, as the reviews seemed favorable, but never got the chance. read more

Fantastic job. And over 1000 dollars less than any other place I got quotes for. Amazing value - thanks.

We used thes guys to help us pack a POD during our home renovation. Keith and Kurt were so helpful...and experts at packing the POD. In 2 hours it was full and our house was empty. We can't say enough about them, and will be using them to unpack when our renovations are complete. Thank-you, Nate and team! read more

I read the reviews and truly thought this company was "too good to be true." Moving is stressful and finding a moving company that gets all of your stuff to the next location safely, at a great price, with friendly staff...well, that's close to impossible. I could never recommend someone as highly as Smooth Moving Pros. They took care of my long distance move from Philly to Florida with such ease. They treated my belongings as their own and were the absolute kindest people I've met. You don't find businesses like them these days. Use Smooth Moving Pros. Tell your friends. I promise, you won't regret it. read more

Used them for moves across state lines twice and they are fantastic! On time, efficient, respectful, diligent and careful! Worth every penny! read more

I've hired Smooth Moving Pros to move from Philly to NYC. Overall, the service quality was beyond expectations. The team was there on time, they were very fast on both loading and unloading. They were also very careful with both the furniture and the building. I didn't have to worry about absolutely anything. Strongly recommended. read more

These guys are great! They moved me from Philly to NYC. They were professional,polite and on time. I priced several companies in the area and they were also the cheapest. Look no more they are the way to go read more

This review is long overdue. Smooth Moving Pros helped my wife and I move last May when we switched to a different apartment in the same building. We requested a quote for a labor-only move through email, and almost immediately we received a complete and clear response from Nate. It is super refreshing to get prompt responses over email that actually answer the questions that you ask (trust me, it was like pulling teeth with other companies, and even then I wasn't convinced I was getting accurate information). The quote we received was very reasonable (some other companies wanted to charge for more than just labor despite the move being in the same building). Moving day rolls around, two movers arrive on time, things go smoothly, no surprises. Movers were friendly and professional. I would definitely recommend Smooth Moving Pros and hope to hire them again for a future move. Thanks Nate, Keith, and Liam! read more

I can't say I've ever written a Yelp review, but Nate and his team at Smooth Moving Pros did an amazing job with my move. I was moving out of state and had never used a moving service before. I also needed to find a moving service to trust to move my items out of my storage unit (independently, without me there!) and drive my stuff to another state, before even meeting the movers. After much research, I found Smooth Moving Pros to have not only provided the best, no nonsense quote, but to also be the most friendly company to interact with. I really enjoyed working with a small business, not some large moving company where I was just another move in their book. Nate was incredibly responsive, attentive and professional as we discussed the logistics of the move over email and over the phone on multiple occasions. Nate and his team successfully moved everything out of my storage unit with no issues (in the pouring rain!) and arrive perfectly on time for unloading at my new apartment. Nothing was damaged and everything in the truck was protected with moving blankets. Although it was snowing/sleeting during unloading, Nate remained incredibly positive, cordial and social. I wish I could give Smooth Moving Pros more than 5 stars. I had an incredibly positive experience and would highly recommend them to anyone moving out of an apartment looking for a personal experience. Thanks again Nate! read more

I had never hired movers before these guys, so I really don't have any points of comparison aside from all of the times I've moved myself (which is at least 10). However, I do know that they were courteous, friendly and professional and they got the job done better than I would have for a very reasonable price. It was like having a couple of my own friends helping me move, except that I paid them :) They arrived on time and had my fully packed, 14' truck unpacked in just a little over an hour. More importantly, they treated my stuff with more care than I did; as if it were their own. I plan on hiring them again when I move out of my current apartment and I would recommend them highly to anyone who needs a mover. read more

Excellent!!! The three movers showed up on time and were professional and proficient. Great rates and service. Would highly recommend and use again!!!!! read more

We hired Nate and his amazing crew for a move from our very full one bedroom apartment + storage unit in Philadelphia to Michigan. Nate made everything very easy from the start of the process - quick response for a quote, reasonable prices (price compared to the national moving companies I looked at), very fast to respond to any questions or concerns we had, and he even came out on a Saturday to do a walk through to look at our many large and irregular shaped items. Nate was in close contact with us as the move approached to make sure we didn't have any additional questions or concerns prior to the move. The day of the move itself, we were amazed. He showed up right on time with at least 7-10 crew members, all dressed in a uniform and very courteous and careful with our items. The team leaders introduced themselves right away and then they got to work loading the van. There was not a moment wasted between the time they showed up and the time the van pulled away. The driver from Nate's team showed up at our house in Michigan right on time and got to work unloading everything right away. All of our items were received in perfect shape with the exception of a rickety old table that the leg fell off of - not the movers' faults at all (the leg had been dangling on by a thread all along)- but they were very forthright to point our any damage that had possibly occurred and it was obvious that Nate's team inspected every item as it came off the truck to make sure it was OK. We were VERY HAPPY with how the move went, how Nate managed his team, the level of professionalism, and the care that was taken with our items. I could not have asked for a better experience. I cannot rate Smooth Moving Pros more highly. I wish there were a sixth star. read more

Absurdly professional, courteous, and funny, these guys were the best moving experience I've ever had. Would highly recommend. I've been moving pretty much every year for the past 13 years, and these guys are just leaps and bounds above anything I've experienced in the past. What a great way kick off a new place to live! read more

Nate arranged for his crew of Keith and Jesse to come help me unload a 10' Uhaul. The service, communication, and efficiency of the crew as great. The minimum to book was 2 hours, but we were complete in a little over an hour for a one bedroom apartment (the UHaul was packed full!) I would definitely use them gain if I'm moving in Philly. read more

Terrific and experienced movers and an overall great experience. Will use them again if I need to.

Nate and his crew were fantastic for our move from Philadelphia to Richmond, VA. They were all extremely professional, reliable and friendly. It was definitely our easiest move yet thanks to Smooth Moving Pros. The price was very reasonable as well. I highly recommend them! read more

Excellent value for the money! Professional, punctual, and courteous. I highly recommend Smooth Moving Pros.