Like Johana W. I would give zero stars. I beg you to not use Petra Moving Company. The owner hires…read moreknown criminals, one of whom stole my vehicle following the move. Daniel Petra owns 49% of the company; his wife owns 51%. Mr. Petra states on his website "All team members undergo comprehensive background checks and are fully bonded". Following the theft I asked Mr. Petra if his employees were bonded; his reply was that the company was insured but the employees were not bonded. I agree with Johana and TJ P. Daniel sounds like a great guy at the beginning of the process, told me he would be on site at my home to ensure that all went well, and was a no-show. No follow-up from him - he didn't contact me to check on how things went. When I told him about the theft, his response was basically "that's terrible - let me know if I can do anything". Yes, Mr. Petra, you can reimburse me for having to purchase a new vehicle, and you can vette your employees to ensure that you aren't hiring criminals! Petra Moving Company should not be in business. BEWARE! A different company may be more expensive, but you would not have to be concerned about any employees stealing from you. Cheryl H.

If I Could Give Zero Stars, I Would -- The Definition of Overpromise and Underdeliver…read moreAt first, he seemed trustworthy -- the kind of person who listens, nods, and tells you exactly what you want to hear. He talked a good game, promised everything would be smooth, and convinced me that overestimating time was "better than underestimating." I believed him. That was my first mistake. What followed was nothing short of a nightmare. He overestimated and under-delivered, then had the audacity to pad the final bill with hidden charges, mystery fuel costs, and a travel fee that was never once mentioned beforehand. When I asked for proof of these fees, he couldn't provide a single receipt. Instead, he became defensive, condescending, and downright nasty. The arrogance was unbelievable. While we were trying to settle the outrageous bill, he actually sent selfies of himself -- yes, selfies -- in the middle of a financial dispute, as if that somehow made him look credible. I've dealt with unprofessional people before, but this was on another level. He also made inappropriate comments about items we "might not need," which left me uneasy about what his real intentions were. And when I pushed back, he turned threatening and belligerent, refusing to take any accountability for his inflated prices or broken promises. This man is the walking definition of false confidence and zero integrity. Don't let his friendly tone in the beginning fool you -- it's all an act. Once he has your deposit, the professionalism evaporates. Save yourself the stress, the money, and the regret. Do not hire this mover. He's the kind of person who makes you wish Yelp allowed negative stars.

I usually refrain from writing negative comments unless it's really bad, but I think certain…read moreelements are worth highlighting . Draw your own conclusion. 1. First, with a positive, the follow up and customer service is great. It has to be, due to the following comments listed. 2. Moved a 1 bedroom apt( bedframe , mattress, dresser , 2 TVs , and a sofa), and it took 5 hours , with a locked elevator , in the same building, separated by 2 floors.Everything additional was boxed or bagged. No loose items. 3. They attempted to change the charges the day of the move , even though we had confirmed less than 24 hours prior. Claimed the 3rd person Was due to their double booking, snow , etc . And the additional man would speed up the process . Did i mention this simple 1 bedroom move took 5 hours for an in building, one bedroom transfer? Does that seem expedited ? Everything was a group effort, and teaching moment. this slowed the move down. For example, it Took 20 minutes of discussion to figure out how to disassemble a bed frame efficiently . Constantly going back and forth to the moving truck on the clock ( for what idk ) . If not watched , disappearing for 15-20 minutes at a time . 4. I was advised that I could leave my dresser items in the drawers, and they could move them efficiently. I now have to find someone to take my dresser apart, due to items some how making their way to inside unreachable areas insiders dresser. 5. I have to find someone to reassemble my sofa. They didn't put it back together. 6. You're charged 30 minutes to and from . So, you owe an hour before they start . They didn't have to leave the property, but charged me fuel . How do you charge someone fuel, and time for arrival, and departure ? Seems like the rate is only labor . You're also charged for any items used to rap to transport furniture . The intimation that they try to give you when you book is that is inclusionary. 7. With a discount, A DISCOUNT, this move cost me $1,000. Between the random 3rd man up charge , wrapping items for the large furniture , fuel charge , insurance that they make you cover that they don't disclose until the last minute that is almost $200 additional ... 8. Moved my items into the hallway, and left them there unattended while moving. 9. Even if you pay by phone, they want you to write your credit card information on a random piece of paper. It's a hard NO, for me. Yes, I signed, and let them go about their business. It's exhausting to keep debating obvious discrepancies, and hidden fees during a move which is a top 3 stressor in general. Just .... Don't . Use someone else .

Moving company: All My Sons Moving & Storage 7642 Dynatech…read moreCt, Springfield, VA 22153 804-315-3030 Manager: Rusty On Wednesday morning at approximately 8:04 AM, I contacted All My Sons Moving & Storage to ask questions regarding their moving services in order to determine whether I wanted to move forward with using their company. Unfortunately, my experience with both the employee and management was extremely disappointing and unprofessional. The employee I spoke with, Laura, appeared to lack the necessary knowledge and understanding of the company's services and pricing structure. During the call, I asked whether there would be any taxes or additional fees beyond the quoted flat rate. Laura responded by saying, "From what I have been told... no." I explained that I needed a clear and definitive answer and requested that, if she was unsure, she transfer me to someone who could provide accurate information. Laura placed me on hold and later returned to the call still unable to provide a direct or confident answer. I then expressed that her inability to answer basic questions made me feel as though she was not knowledgeable regarding her position. At that point, Laura became confrontational, spoke over me repeatedly, and insisted that she had already answered my question clearly and that she was fully capable of doing her job. Her tone and attitude became increasingly hostile and unprofessional. Due to her behavior, I stated that I no longer felt comfortable continuing the conversation with her and requested to speak with a manager. Instead of professionally transferring the call, Laura continued arguing with me. Roughly 15 minutes into the conversation, she then informed me that the call was being recorded. At no point at the beginning of the call was I advised that the conversation was being recorded, which I found highly concerning. I was eventually transferred to a manager named Rusty. Unfortunately, the interaction with management was no better. While attempting to explain my concerns, Rusty repeatedly interrupted me. When I asked if I could finish speaking, he responded, "Yes, if you would like," in a dismissive manner. After I explained the issues I experienced with Laura, Rusty stated that he "couldn't play sides" and would need to listen to the recording. I never asked him to take sides; my intention was simply to make management aware of the poor customer service experience so that no future customer would have to endure similar treatment. Rusty then stated that they "rarely receive complaints like this," implying that my concerns were unusual or questionable. I responded by saying that simply because complaints are rare does not mean poor treatment is impossible. Rusty accused me of misconstruing his words, which I was not doing. I was simply responding to his statement. He then claimed there appeared to be a "communication issue," when in reality the issue was the unwillingness of both the employee and management to acknowledge the unprofessional behavior and poor communication that occurred during the call. At that point, I informed Rusty that I felt the same confrontational attitude was being displayed by management and that I no longer felt comfortable trusting or spending my hard-earned money with the company. I then ended the call. Shortly after 9:00 AM, I received a voicemail from Rusty stating that he had reviewed the recorded call and believed the employee had answered my question. The voicemail entirely ignored the employee's inability to provide clear information, as well as the hostile and dismissive behavior displayed throughout the interaction. This experience was extremely disappointing and reflects a significant decline in customer service professionalism and accountability. As a hardworking United States Army Soldier, I dedicate my life to serving and protecting this country. I should not have to endure disrespect, hostility, or dismissive treatment simply for asking reasonable questions as a potential customer. I sincerely hope this matter is reviewed seriously so that future customers do not experience the same level of poor customer service and unprofessional conduct that I encountered.

Robinson Movers have excellent customer service, reasonable prices .Great movers and will be…read moreavailabe for you anytime for all day services. I have use Robinson movers 4 times for the last 14 years and i have been very please with Robinsom Movers every time when I move to different establiaments in DMV area. I recommend Robinson Movers to anyone who needs a mover.

Mr. Robinson, and his company, proved to be of professional dependability and quality…read more I requested his company's service for the relocation of an antique Grandfather Clock from an estate sale to my home. Within a less than 24-hour from request-to-arrival period, Robinson Movers efficiently fulfilled my request...highly recommended.

These guys are legit they did exactly what they said. i arrived late, and they waited for me to get…read moreto my home they had me loaded in a few hours and arrived at my new location with no problems this is the second time i used them look like they got a new staff definitely appreciate you guys

Excellent company! I've used Gladiator Movers twice and both times were superb. My gf found them…read moreinitially in the summer of 2019 to move out of our two bedroom apt and the two gentlemen were fast and efficient. Their bedside manners were top of the line. They were efficient in removing all our items from our home in a timely manner and into storage. None of my items were damaged and I felt comfortable about the handling of my most precious glassware and furniture. We used them again recently to move items into my new place just a few weeks ago and I can't tell you I'm so grateful to see the company flourishing and they are still providing excellent and quick service. Got all my items into my home within 2 hours. They didn't slack at all and got the job done. All with a great smile and awesome manners. I will always use them when moving and I can attest to them being one of the top in the DMV area. Thanks for always providing wonderful service with great prices.

I moved this past weekend and hired Bookstore Movers for the job. I can honestly say I was blown…read moreaway by the professionalism, efficiency, and expertise of the moving crew. I worked with a different moving company 2 years ago that left me scarred for life with how rude and unprofessional they were. I ended up having to finish the job myself (moving my giant couch up four flights of stairs), so when I knew I was moving again, I did my due diligence and sought out a few quotes. Another company quoted me almost $800 and required a 3 hour minimum for the job!! $800 seemed steep and I knew the job wouldn't take that long... Along came Bookstore Movers who quoted me a reasonable $470 minimum for two hours of work and a maximum of $680 for 3.5 hours of work (price breakdown: $140 per hour with 2 hour min. plus a $190 truck fee). I received a quote within a few hours of requesting it. There was no deposit required and the date was booked. I received detailed emails leading up to the move about FAQs, tips for a seamless move, and the names of my crew including contact info for the crew lead. Abdul (crew lead), Niiwayo "Y.O", and Milly were SO fast and friendly. They wrapped every single item with care in drop cloths and got to moving immediately. Despite the 90 degree heat and a total of five flights of stairs, the job was finished in 2 hours. I was SO impressed. I was so traumatized by my last move that I literally had to walk away while they moved the couch in but before I knew it, I got a text from my boyfriend telling me they had fit it through the door and our living room was all set up. I was so relieved and happy to work with them. If and when we move again, (hopefully not anytime soon, lol), I will 100% be contacting Bookstore Movers... and you should too!

We had a great experience with Bookstore Movers. Responsive and friendly staff. They took GREAT…read morecare of our stuff. Arrived at our new place on time. A great experience over all!

I had Two Men and a Truck move me recently and the move couldn't have gone smoother! I under…read moreestimated how many boxes would be coming out of my home but the movers DJ and Chris had no complaints. They even took apart and put back together my rather frustrating bed frame. I also was placed in a third floor apartment, not a ground level, but this wasn't an issue at all. It took about four hours, with a stop at a storage unit, as I anticipated and there were no mistakes! I would definitely recommend!

I'll be blunt: fuck this company. I'd give 0 stars or negative if I could. I should've read more…read morereviews prior to hiring these incompetent people. Now, reading the other reviews, I feel like I dodged a bullet in a way. I'm actually flabbergasted this company is still functioning or allowed to operate. I plan to complain to BBB. To preface: I honestly don't even know what location my movers were coming out of. The paperwork was inconsistent. My paperwork listed Crofton, MD, but the individual I spoke with over the phone said they just have their Red Branch location now, so I assumed that's where they'd be coming from. I wouldn't trust any/either of the Maryland locations at all though. I booked a move roughly two weeks ago. A SMALL, very SIMPLE move. Just about 1 bedroom worth of stuff to a studio apartment 30 mins away (Dundalk to Towson). I spoke with Chantel on the phone and she was relatively nice and helpful. I paid a $100 deposit. As the move approached I received numerous calls, voicemails and texts to confirm my move. I confirmed with them over the phone. My new building is a high rise and I had to reserve a loading dock and freight elevator and the reservations are 3-hour time blocks. I blocked off 11am-2pm at the loading dock, informed the movers of this, and they assured me they would be at my place to begin the move between 8:30 and 10am-ish. At 9am I got a call from Two Men and the guy said he wanted to be "really transparent with me" and informed me that he had a "bunch of guys with the flu called out sick" and he would be unable to perform my move today. He asked if I could reschedule my move for 4 DAYS LATER on CHRISTMAS EVE. Are you fucking kidding me??! All my belongings were in boxes, I had slept on the couch because I took apart my bed and moved my mattress (in order to make the move easier for the movers), and I had nowhere to sleep for another 4 nights, nor any clothes, shower items, etc because everything was IN BOXES READY TO MOVE. What the hell?! I had this reservation for 2 weeks!! He then said he could do it tomorrow (so somehow he went from "I can do this 4 days from now" to "I can do this tomorrow" ??). He said he'd do it at a discount. I asked how large of a discount? He said he couldn't tell me LOL Are you kidding me? You're offering me a discount but can't tell me how much, what a joke. Unacceptable. At that point I was 1) running late to my loading dock reservation time, 2) very upset and angry, and 3) had a VERY bad feeling about these movers and no longer trusted anything they said or had to offer me. It was so obvious they were lying blatantly to my face lmao They really think I'm fucking stupid. I don't believe for one second that "all your guys are sick." Boo fucking hoo. Not my problem. Hire more employees so you can cover for the ones who are out sick. I am PAYING YOU to do YOUR JOB! How do I even know your guys are "sick" for real. I doubt they're even actually sick. They were probably just out late drinking the previous night or whatever and called in "sick." Whether they're sick or not is not the point. The point is that I DO NOT CARE, I paid for a service and I expect that service to be carried out. I got so pissed, I didn't even bother to call these idiots back. I am lucky to have some very supportive, very kind friends who stepped up for me and we performed the move ourselves in roughly 4 hours; myself, one man, and my (currently pregnant) best friend. To be clear: my PREGNANT best friend (who can't lift heavy objects at the moment) was more helpful than these ""two men."" Thanks to my friend's help, I completed my move without this shitty company, and I also got my deposit back (after my friend advocated for me and demanded it back). DO NOT HIRE. DO NOT LET THESE PEOPLE LIE TO YOU. DO NOT LET THEM LEAVE YOU HIGH AND DRY. DO NOT TRUST. I truly don't understand how they can expect people to simply reschedule a move the day of. A move is a pre-planned, pre-arranged ordeal. I don't need to explain this but many moves have a time constraint: my time constraint was just a loading dock, but often times people absolutely HAVE to have all their belongings out of a place by a certain day and time or their stuff could simply be thrown in the street. Sometimes emergencies happen and people have to move out FAST (for safety reasons, for their kids, so they can start a new job right away, etc). I'm lucky I wasn't currently in a situation like that, but it's unacceptable for a moving company to cancel on you last minute or not show up when your whole life revolves around your move and your housing situation. I am ultimately so glad these people never touched any of my belongings. My friends and I used our collective strength, motivation, savvy, and hustle to complete my move with one platform dolly and 2 SUV's. My friend said it best: it's a case of "if you want something done right DO IT YOURSELF."

I visited Clinton Mini Storage today and was very impressed. Ms. Susan Weaver provided me with…read moreexcellent customer service. I must say again, excellent customer service! I had many questions and she took the time to answer every one. She was very busy being that it was the first day of the month. I was referred to this company by a gentleman who was in Cube Smart Storage located on Alexandria Ferry Road at the same time I was. Did not know anything about Clinton Mini Storage and I am so glad I found out. Ms. Weaver showed me two units. The units looked very clean and well kept. She explained the pricing, the security, how the locks worked and office hours, etc. I did get a unit. I haven't stored anything yet but I will be and I feel good about the decision I made. Joanne B.

BEYOND POOR This…read moreplace is the worst. You can never get through on the phone, you can leave a message in the black hole of a voice mail it will never be returned, you go there and there's a stupid clock saying "Being back at...", the receptionist who also lives there is a chain smoker (yes second hand smoke) with dogs that run around her desk and help her conduct business, by leaping and jumping at the window where you have to sign forms and pay your bill. When we moved the truck we reserved wasn't even available, we ended up being put in a pick-up to move a large house because their "trucks" were not functioning. This cost us twice the amount we would have paid and all she gave us was a $10 discount. We are now making plans to move our personal belongings out of this storage unit to another location that knows how to conduct business. Where the receptionist doesn't live there so it's not like your visiting her home, chain smoke, wild dogs, and oh her adult children in and out while your discussiing person account information. Her children just cut in with their updates on what they are doing around the place. Tacky. When requesting to speak with the owner of the storage facility regarding our issues with this place we were told we have to leave a message with the receptionist/live in tenant and all he is going to do is tell us the same that she did. What kind of crap is that? And as you know, the owner NEVER called. I'm sure that message was disgarded. Or the owner just doesn't care as long as he is getting money of the storage units. This place is the WORST. You can do better elsewhere, please shop around. Take it from someone who has been there and experienced this super poor service!

I had Potomac pack and move me and they were phenomenal. I've never had a moving company pack and…read moremove me with such care. Fernando was my crew chief on both days and you should definitely request him because he was so thorough and thoughtful. He even made sure my furniture was placed in the exact spot I wanted it. The entire crew on both days was great. I highly recommend!

I'm having trouble finding the right words to describe our experience with Potomac Moving Company,…read morebut "amazing" and "game changers" come to mind. This was an interstate move (DC to PA) in less-than-ideal conditions (we had to move an adult family member out of the apartment). The crew, Roberto and Harry, were empathetic, caring, and incredibly efficient with packing, loading, and unloading the one-bedroom apartment. I spent the day worrying (needlessly) that the storage unit I had rented was too small. The crew fit all of the items neatly and safely into a 5x10' unit with room to spare. I've never seen anything like it. I also want to give kudos to the front office. They were the first company to respond to my inquiry, answered all of my questions patiently, and kept us informed about when the crew was arriving. The value that we received for the price was off the charts. Put Potomac Moving Company at the top of your list. I would not hesitate to call them again for a move if the need arose.