Best Moving Companies in Ohio 2024

Reviewers on ConsumerAffairs generally mention positive experiences with Colonial Van Lines, praising the company’s professionalism and helpfulness.

Ameena of Beachwood said about her experience: “Everyone was very helpful. The crew did everything very professionally and got there right on time as well. The initial quote was accurate. There was a slight increase upon delivery, but it wasn't something that was too much. Colonial made the process very nice and easy. This was the first time I was moving with Colonial and it was great.”

Adrian from Columbus was also happy: “Everything went well. I liked what Colonial Van Lines charged me. Whatever the rep quoted to me was right on the money. I was very pleased with that. Also, Colonial was prompt. I'd recommend it.”

Occasionally, reviewers mention poor communication and moving crews with a lack of knowledge about the move. Another thing to keep in mind: Colonial doesn’t offer local relocations.

Many reviewers mention that United Regions Van Lines offers competitive pricing and transparent communication.

Kamila from Columbiana said about working with the company for a last-minute move: “My tight schedule made me choose this crew because they are not the cheapest movers out there but they will follow your instructions down to the letter and to the second. ... They sent over a 5 person crew that was able to finish the job with an hour left to spare. So, if you are willing to spend the cash, this company is the problem solver you need.”

Dorian from Lebanon initially thought of United Regions Van Lines as a “basic no-frills company.” She learned that “that was way off the mark – after they did such a great job of our move from Vineland, NJ to Lebanon, OH, I can only say that they are a company that prices themselves low but manages to perform at a level that you would expect from a much more expensive one.”

Dorian continued: “Firstly, they are very respectful of your time. Never being late is one thing but they also call ahead to ensure that you know they are about to arrive. These little things made for an excellent first time hiring them.”

A few customers mention an initial positive impression based on responsive customer service, followed by poor packing and handling of items, resulting in broken and improperly wrapped belongings.

In general, reviewers on our site highly recommend International Van Lines for its moving services, frequently mentioning the crews’ professionalism, punctuality and attention to detail.

Alexander of Canton worked with IVL for a career-related move: “I must say I was very impressed and satisfied with the exceptional services that they provided. Relocating for me is stressful in particularly because different job roles require it within the company I work for. Over the last few years I’ve had nothing but problems and headaches with other companies. I finally found a company that I’ll be using again in the future.”

Alexander told us: “They were prompt and on time, very polite, and everything went smoothly and stress free. 10/10 highly recommend these guys and I have nothing but good things to say about them.”

Some reviewers mention surprise upcharges and false promises by the sales representative. It’s also important to note that because the company works as both a broker and a carrier, you may or may not deal directly with IVL throughout the entire course of the move.

According to ConsumerAffairs reviews, customers are generally happy with AmeriSafe Moving Services due to the professionalism, efficiency and care exhibited by the movers.

Richard from Cleveland told us about his experience: “We were supposed to be moving into a rental, and the rental people wouldn't allow us to move in so I had to put my stuff in storage. The guys had to unwrap it just like they were putting it in a home. So, it left me hanging.”

He continued: “When it became apparent that I wouldn't be able to move into a home, the coordinator said, ‘Okay. We can store your stuff for you. But let me give you some advice. You get your own storage, because while we can store it for you, we can't guarantee, especially during the summer, when we would be able to get back to move you. And it would be much easier for you to get local movers to move you out of local storage. So in other words, you might have to wait a month for us after you have a home to move it.’”

Richard said, “So, I went right out and rented my own storage, and had local movers move it when ultimately we moved. And that was good advice. I'm having a good relationship.”

A few customers mention price discrepancies from the original quotes, including unexpected increases in cost. Keep in mind that working with AmeriSafe Moving Services means the company will book your move with subcontractors, then you’ll deal with the hired moving company for the actual move.