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$ 807
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Craig Cooper
Aug 31, 2022
Local move within New York

Terrible company for hoisting job

This company quickly said they could do my job right away and took a deposit. They then strung me along for 2 weeks including no showing for appointments, and finally canceled. Getting my refund (which I did eventually get) was like waiting for money from Anna Delvey.

Move size: Partial Move Service cost: $2000

Jesse
Apr 19, 2015
Long-distance move from Massachusetts to Arizona

Horrible - do not use - only thing they can be trusted with it clothes.

This company is horrible. They damaged the most expensive items I sent with them. We paid a lot of money to have our stuff moved from MA to AZ. The only thing I would trust them with is boxes of clothes and not valuable to them. We were told that our belongings would be loaded and unloaded several times along the way when they arrived to take the stuff. This in itself made us very wary. We had already given them an $800 deposit. They jacked up the price once they arrived to our home to take our stuff stating it was way more than on their quote they were given. Fine whatever - we paid the extra 200 plus another 1000 that they wanted up front. After everything was loaded - we made our way here to Arizona. They had origanlly told us that it would take no more than 14 days. On the 12th day, I called the company to make sure we were on track for delivery. They said no, we need another week. Okay again, I understand, that's the business. Whatever again. 
Once they arrived at my house on the 18th day, we found our brand new motorcycle with 2000 miles on it had 2 very deep small scratches, and a 3rd very deep through the panel that goes through to the under side that you can see right through. 
The second broken thing is my brand new dryer. It has dents everywhere. All over the top, the sides, underneath, and my cord was severed in half. So great, now I can't do my laundry until I go buy a new cord at Home Depot and replace it.
The third thing that was broken was my brand new washing machine. Again, with dents all over the top, sides and underneath. It was in perfect working order the day that it left my home in MA. Now, I can't get it to go past the wash cycle. Cool again - laundromat here I come. 
The fourth, almost all of my boxes were crushed in some way shape or form. Some of my dishes didn't survive the trip, some of my precious photos were damaged that are irreplaceable. 
There is only one good thing I can say about this company - none of my stuff was stolen. Everything is accounted for. Just mostly damaged.

Service cost: $3030

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Lucy C
Feb 05, 2018
Local move within New York, NY

Thanks for saving my move!

I was moving from Los Angeles to NYC with Allied and my movers simply refused to bring my piano 5th floor walk up. They just told me they don't have such experience and I need to find local professionals to do that. I spent may be 5 min on the phone with Paul from Active Moving and he convinced me they will do they job and he sounded very confident. Guys arrived 1 hour later (they were doing another move in Manhattan). My piano was just staying on the street all this time. Our doorman was watching it for me. Anyways, guys arrived, check the staircase few times, unpacked the piano, took the keys!! and few other parts off it, repacked it in a completely different way and brought it 5 stories up in about 30-40 minutes. I thought it won't be possible, but they made it. I even attached picture of the stairs. After piano was up, they unpacked it and reassembled and my daughter checked it and it was tuned as before. I want to say thank you guys for doing such great job.

Move size: Partial Move Service cost: $700

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Richard C
Nov 26, 2017
Long-distance move from Brooklyn, NY to Detroit, MI

These gentlemen took $100 deposit, lucky that was it.

Long Distance Move. Low phone estimate ($1480), but it increased by $1000 when they came ($2500). Paul (if that is his real name), also said they would wrap the valuables. He said that would be better. This was proposed by him with no added cost.

Boy did the story change when the movers showed up. Unlike others here, who have little children or otherwise feel trapped, I told these bums to beat it. Sure, we had extra boxes than was in our estimate, but the furniture was pretty small. How do I know? We rented a small 12 foot Penske and filled it 3/4 way. Oh, we stuffed it, but it's MAX capacity is 468 cubic feet.

468 x 3/4 = 351 cubic feet. Let's say there was an extra 50 cubic feet used. That's an extra 50 cubic feet and according to the estimate posted below, that should cost an extra $215.

What liars. Paul is a criminal who tried to smooth the deal over when I told the liar Serge to get lost. Paul is who you deal with on the phone. He has a stock line when you ask them to come over BEFOREHAND to do the estimate: "Unless it's a three bedroom, it's not necessary." Serge is the heavy who comes day of and says, instead of the 350 cubic feet, there is 600 cubic feet. When I was negotiating, Paul told me there was "no way" I would find an interstate mover for less than $2000. This contradicts their quote they gave me of $1485.

Now, what Serge specifically said is that "they don't know how much there is until they pack it," but 600 cubic feet costs $2485. It's like, these "professionals" can't give you an honest estimate. Very SLIPPERY. I kept trying to pin Serge down on an estimate and he would keep evading and say "this costs this much, that costs that much, NO WAY is this 350 cubic feet, how much will you pay?"

After quoting me $2500, I negotiated down to $2000, but I wanted $1700. That would give them a premium, for doing their job and nothing more, of $250. Don't forget you have to tip movers so it's more than the quote!

Also, they don't drive their own trucks. They put a magnet on the door of some truck. Big warning sign. They get a "MC Code," that's easy. Having a reputable company, that's harder work. I asked if they have their own trucks. Here's a newsflash to Paul, Serge, and the other small time crooks running this business: people with their own trucks PAINT logos on the doors.

After I told the bums to take a hike, they hung outside of my apartment for an HOUR. We ignored them. Paul kept calling me.

Paul tried to argue his case in two ways. One way is that he said that they were giving us extra service by wrapping mirrors and the flat screen TV. On the phone originally, he proposed

They should refund the $100 deposit for all of the dishonesty. I will make it my personal crusade to let the Internet know about Paul, Serge, Active Movers, Active Moving, Active Movers Piano Moving, and every iteration of this company.

READ THE REVIEWS. How is it that they have one star in Yelp and four stars here? How is it that we, me included, rely on internet reviews, and ignore such a disparity? Yelp is mostly negative in general, but not all Moving companies are negative. Check out All Star Movers. I used them to pack the Penske.

I spent about $2100 on the move but a little more money is worth a lot of heartache. After spending $2000 with these guys plus tips, I probably broke even. But nothing was BROKE.

Here's how we do it: Rent a Penske, hire movers to fill your truck in NYC (Movers not Shakers, All City Movers, used both of them, have proof, I'm no shill!), then hire movers to empty your truck elsewhere. Shouldn't have messed with a system that works.

Move size: 1 Bedroom Home Service cost: $100

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Stephanie
Oct 06, 2017
Long-distance move from Norwalk, CT to Jacksonville, NC

True hardworkers.

I booked Active Moving through some friends that recommended them and used them. It was actually little bit of a scary experience, first because it’s been a long time since a moved and we have got 4 children so we were really nervous and anxious about the whole process but as soon as Alex stepped into the door and he just took a look around the house and really just put me at ease. It really seemed like they what they were doing and he just gave me such a sense of piece. We've managed a lot packed up and I didn't quite realized how much was still left till they showed up. They were so gracious and took such care of packing the rest of our stuff and boxing everything up for us. Wrapped our furniture really well and they worked literally all day. Then we got it to the new house, they worked from morning till that evening and managed to get the whole house unloaded and set up for us and nothing was damaged. It was actually surprising how much stuff came in. It was just a really great experience. I would definitely recommend them to anybody who’s considering moving. My husband has a real estate company and we would definitely use them and recommend them to all our future clients just because we had such amazing experience. So it’s nice we are finally in our new house and we’re so excited and hopefully we’ll be all settled in shortly so thank you guys for a wonderful experience, for being so accommodating to us in our needs.

Move size: 4+ Bedroom Home Service cost: $9500

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Rose Bennett
Jul 25, 2019
Long-distance move from Connecticut to Florida

Broke my belongings.

What a nightmare Unfortunately! Save yourself from this moving company! Our TV Was BROKEN during the transport to our new place. Our digital Picture frame was DESTROYED. If I could give No stars I would. Ivan blatantly lied about the delivery date, it was horrendous.

Do yourself The Favor and save the Headache, and frustration you will deal with “Active Moving” I have moved multiple times and never experienced such CARELESSNESS with my belongings. It seems my things were bashed around in the truck like garbage. Definitely not worth a penny.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $3100

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Rebecca Hoskins
Sep 20, 2019
Long-distance move from Groton, CT to Chandler, AZ

Still missing items months later.

I was quoted an original price of about $1800 and after my stuff started getting loaded they jumped it up to $3600 and before they say my list was inaccurate like I’ve seen them say before I have the email with every item listed. Two months after my delivery and I’m still missing my tables bolts and bench seat. The delivery guys were so rude and made me feel uncomfortable the whole time. Awful experience.

Move size: Partial Move Service cost: $3600

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Vicki Daniel
Apr 10, 2020
Local move within New York

Boxes crushed 65inch tv broke.

Well were do I start 1st my stuff was picked up on 3/28 delivered to me almost 2 weeks 4/10 anyway the job was for another company Express Moving company. This company stole from them then they acted like they didn't said I contracted them which I gave the other company a deposit and Active charged me 600.00 more than the original company. Then the movers bring my stuff to new address the guy says I have to give him the balance before they take stuff off truck now there boxes that are crushed they bring in my TV'S which were wrapped the same way 1 tv is good but my 65inch is broke which they guy acts like it's nothing that tv cost me like 600.00 unbelievable he says you have to take picture which I did then call company they say oh you have to do form which they have to mail let's see how long that takes!!??This company is the worst never use them??

Move size: 1 Bedroom Home Service cost: $2000

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Amy Hor
Jun 02, 2020
Local move within New Jersey

This company cannot be trusted.

Avoid Active Moving Company. I arranged for my move about a month in advance and received a written estimate of 1,500.00 which was reasonable. Then, literally 21 hours before my move, I got a phone call saying Ivan, who I had worked with to get the estimate was mistaken and it would now be $2,500. I got very upset since it was obvious this was a scam and they knew I had very limited options less than 24 hours before my move. Out of desperation, I offered to split the difference and pay $500.00 more but Vitaly said he wouldn't do that and he said I had no right to get angry and that he wasn't responsible for his employee's "mistake." I yelled out of complete frustration and he said he wouldn't do the job for any amount after that. Yes I lost my cool, but it is really upsetting to be scammed like that, less than 24 hours before a scheduled move. Stay away from this company. They cannot be trusted.

Move size: Studio Service cost: $1500

Official company response

We are very sorry for this sudden price change and the way it happened the very last moment. Unfortunately, this happened due to this abnormal situation happening in our country at the moment. This was not our intention to put additional stress on your move and your budget. We apologize for this and wish you and your family all the very best. Thank you and stay safe.
Owner of the business.

Jennifer Kramer
May 15, 2020
Long-distance move from New York to Alabama

Scam Alert!

I cannot recommend this moving company. I booked them through Budget Van Lines which gave me a low-ball weight-based estimate based on a virtual tour of my home.Then the day of the move, they showed up and said the estimate was incorrect and that I could either have it weighed or they could charge based on cubic feet for over 1k what I was originally estimated, and that I had to decide then and there. Cubic feet was based on the driver eye-balling it. I actually moved less furniture than originally planned and this sounded like a bait and switch tactic, so I asked them to weigh it. Then they came back and said it was going to be double what I was originally estimated, nearly 2k more! And they also said it was due upfront, even though my contract says I only had to pay 10% over the estimate upon delivery and be billed the rest later. The day of delivery, the driver ran over my neighbor’s mailbox because he was talking on the phone when he was backing up. And the mover they hired to help the driver unload, walked off the job before starting. Lucky for me, a neighbor’s friend offered to help the mover, as it was clearly not a 1-man job. It’s companies like this which give movers a bad reputation. Do yourself a favor, and find a reputable one instead.

Move size: 1 Bedroom Home Service cost: $3400

Official company response

Dear Jennifer,
As per your own words in this review: "I booked them through Budget Van Lines which gave me a low-ball weight-based estimate". Unfortunately this happens when you book your move with a broker company, which holds no responsibility for the actual move. This company gave you a very low estimate just to collect your deposit. This led to all further misunderstandings. When our company showed up at your door we immediately pointed out that the broker gave you a low ball estimate and it has to be revised or you can claim your deposit back from the broker. You agreed on revising the estimate and also agreed on $200 discount offered by our foreman. I understand your frustration but please address your anger to the company you were signing the contract with. Our job was to responsibly move your items from point A to point B without loosing or damaging anything which we did perfect. Thank you.

Eason Eason
Aug 09, 2020
Long-distance move from New York, NY to Ann Arbor, MI

Raise price multiple times, broken TV, delayed delivery.

100% regret using it. We did a lot of research before going with Active moving, even though it quoted a higher price than others. Thought we would avoid pricing scammers (WRONG). Turned out it’s a completely scam and it will try to rip you off on every opportunity.

1. Movers asked for 40% MORE of the agreed price on moving day - we had the exact furnitures, even with 3 FEWER boxes compared to what was on the inventory list

NEVER TRUST ANYTHING THEY PROMISED. Ivan gave me a “final price” on phone. He even emphasized this was NOT an estimate but the FINAL PRICE. We had it on voice recording over all our conversations. On the moving day, the movers came in, looked around our stuff, and told me they can only start moving with 40% of what was agreed before. Ivan’s phone was then conveniently unreachable. And the mover simply said the quote was too low and Ivan wasn’t authorized to give a final quote. Final price was decided on the moving day. At that point, we had no other option as we had to move on that day.

This is just a gross strategy they use. With Ivan promised again and again on a “final price”, and movers raised the price (didn’t even care to use a valid excuse) on the moving day knowing you have no other choice but pay the extra $. The mover will tell you now this is the final price - later you’ll find out it’s not the final price for the delivery movers.

2. Promised delivery time pushed back 3 times, worst-in-class customer service

Ivan first told us 5-7 regular days for delivery and had it written down in the initial contract. On moving day, movers told us it would take 5-10 business days, but closer to 5 days. Fine. We called the number they provided. Every time we called, the women on the phone said she would call me back - 4 out of 5 times, the never called back. We first got a range of delivery day of 9-12 later after our moving day. On the 11th day, still heard nothing. We called again and again, and they just said the trailer was still not full so it’s now going to be 13-17 days later. One of the reasons why we chose this company was the number of trucks and the proportion of out state delivery listed on the website. But it didn’t matter and obviously didn’t help with the speed or quality of the delivery. They don’t care how long you wait.

3. Delivery movers asked for more money again - THET JUST WANT TO RIP YOU OFF!

We have checked several times with the ‘boss mover’ on the pick-up day if any additional fees are required on the day of the delivery, including those ‘elevator fees’ that sometimes moving company charges, and we got a promise it was indeed the final price, which means there is NO ADDITIONAL COST.

We live in an apartment building with trailer access right outside an elevator. The delivery movers asked for $185 more on “elevator fee” (we need to pay for using our elevator??) plus “long carry” from the elevator to apartment (it’s a flat surface like in hotels). We had it on video record as this is supposed to be all included in the contract. He just said this is his rule. No extra money means he will only have the furnitures delivered in front of the elevator.

4. Our TV was BROKEN!

The left side of TV screen was bent by ~30 degree and the screen has 3 cracks.

Back on the call with Ivan, he said explicitly that the price includes a TV crate where unlike other moving company who would charge $50 for a TV crate, it is inclusive in the price - we also had it on voice recording. The movers on the moving day didn’t have a TV crate for our TV. They said Ivan didn’t have the right to give final price, obviously not on TV crate either. The most absurd thing is, we found out the TV was broken when the delivery mover was still around. He still dare to ask for more money and just told us to call the company to claim insurance. And when we called, the women on the phone said “nothing wrong with us”, and told us that - they will compensate for us our completely useless broken TV by 60 CENTS PER POUND - which translates to $10-20 for a broken TV, with 90 days of processing time.

On the pickup day, they will purposely ask you to sign on multiple places in a hurry, including one place to waive a standard insurance coverage, and never told you anything. Be aware that the “insurance policy” they have on your stuff is BY WEIGHT, no matter what it is. You only get back $10-20 for a broken thousand dollar TV. And they make the processing time 90 days so you probably will give up the $10-20.

Move size: 1 Bedroom Home Service cost: $2780

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Lisa Carter
Nov 21, 2020
Long-distance move from New Jersey to Colorado

Nightmare

I used this company for a move to Colorado from NJ, two men arrived to move everything from the storage unit. They were timely and polite but they changed the quote from the price provided on the phone. I told them my things would be moving to a storage unit they said it was fine and the price would not change from there. I was also asked times and days I would be available, I said week days after 3 and weekends. He gave a receipt and told me that by my eArliest date provided someone would call to give me an approximate arrival which was the following Saturday, no one called. I called Sunday to try to make schedule changes if needed for work to accommodate the movers, someone answered said they would call back and never did. I get a call Thursday that says they will be there around 2pm Friday. Friday during my work shift I get a call that he is on his way at 11:30 and will be there at 12:30. I cannot leave work on command everything has to be prearranged. After 3/4 calls and texts back and forth I made them aware I would not be able to leave work and meet until the time Discussed on the previous day. I get to the storage facility and the guy has this huge truck (18 wheeler) that is unable to make the turns needed to get directly up to the door, so he measures the distance from the truck to the unit and quoted a price in excess of what was discussed and says I will wait for the payment before I can start to unload. He is by himself on this truck moving everything alone. I end up moving most of the boxes, bins and small furniture myself while he moved the large furniture items (4) and 2 TVs. One of the middle legs of my dresser broke and some of my bins were destroyed. This moving experience was absolutely terrible.

Move size: 1 Bedroom Home Service cost: $2810

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Ernestita Leon
Apr 03, 2015
Long-distance move from Connecticut to Florida

Liars, Scammers and very unprofessional.

This company is liars and scammers! When you talk to them for quotes and contract signing they are very kind but once they pick up your furniture they don't give a rat [EDIT] about the CUSTOMER at all! They are very rude your furniture will be broken and because you have to give them their money before they unload there's nothing you can do then. I will be calling better business bureau on them because this is just not right, they doubled my price from the contract that I signed and once again when I called them they said that the driver was the one that had the last word! But why isn't that on the contract! Because I actually took time to read the contract before I sign it and I know that nowhere in that contract says that the price can increase, but I will not let them get away with what they've done. So save yourself some trouble and do not I repeat do not use this company they are terrible in all meaning of the word!

Service cost: $3000

Jason C.
Mar 24, 2015
Long-distance move from New York to Florida

Second time this. Great job guys!

I am a regular client of Active Moving. I have hired them twice in a year. Once when I moved my office and then when I moved to my new home. It is obvious that they are good and they give me a very good deal that is why I go back to them when I need movers. If clients keep on coming back then it means that the service provider is very good. Without any doubts they are better than the average moving companies. They are actually among the top ranked companies. I am strongly recommending them.

Service cost: $3524

Gina D
Mar 26, 2015
Long-distance move from New Jersey to Florida

Would Definitely Use Them Again!

I’m the type of person who usually likes to do everything on my own. Then, I threw my back out and I needed someone to help with my move from New Jersey to Florida. This company had a reasonable price, quick delivery, and great customer service. They definitely had my back. One thing I really liked was the efficiency and care of the workers both at pick up and delivery. This move was as smooth as promised. 5 stars for Active Moving!

Service cost: $2846

Lina
Mar 31, 2015
Long-distance move from Connecticut to California

EXTREMELY efficient.

Active moving saved a disastrous move from happening! I originally went with a different moving company because they were cheaper and with all the other costs of purchasing a home, I needed to save as much as I could. BAD IDEA. Those movers gave me inaccurate times for the move and almost left me with no movers a few hours before I was planning to move. Active moving charged a reasonable price. I did a last minute scheduling for the same day, 3 hours later. I had to cancel because I was not given confirmation to the new place like I was promised. I rescheduled to the next day with no problems. They worked with my schedule and showed up early. They were professional and EXTREMELY efficient. They finished packing my 1 bedroom apartment with some furniture, a bunch of boxes, and an upright piano in about an hour. They moved it and everything was put back the way it was with no damages. Everything was done in 9 days. THANK YOU Active moving for making my moving process THAT much easier. I highly recommend this company!

Service cost: $1950

K. Mitch
Mar 31, 2016
Long-distance move from New York to Maryland

Great Job!

Provided me with a flat rate that was really reasonable for an interstate move. Did not charge extra for mattress cover or boxing mirrors & pictures like other companies that I received quotes from. Movers were very efficient & took great care in handling my things. When they arrived to my new address they arranged the furniture exactly where I wanted them to. Overall, they did a great job & I was very happy with the service they provided. I would definitely use them again & recommend them to others.

Service cost: $1975

Peter
Jan 29, 2018
Long-distance move from Brick, NJ to Boca Raton, FL

Nice job. Nice movers.

I would like to make a consumer review about Active Moving. We recently moved from New Jersey down to South Carolina and we chose Active Moving as our moving source. We did a research for about 4 months for moving information as far as moving ourselves or using pods or full service mover and Active was a winner because they ended up being the most cost effective and time effective and the best customer service I’ve had in a long time. So what happens is when you do your move you can go online or if you are not comfortable with going online you can call them on 1-800 number and get your quote. You don’t have to have exact destination point A to point B, you can go from city to city and it gives you the idea of what the numbers are going to be. If you ever have any questions or scheduling issues you can always call their customer service numbers and get it rearranged. My point of contact was Paul and he was very helpful. We ended up having do that and they had no issues helping us out with that. They estimated our delivery in 5 working days, our stuff was picked up on Monday and by Friday afternoon I was getting a phone call stating the trailer is here, do you want to receive it? We were originally scheduled for Friday so I had no problem with that.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $3790

Vladislav P
Oct 02, 2013
Long-distance move from New York to Pennsylvania

Active Moving Excellent job!

Nice job! They moved us from Brooklyn, NY to Aston, PA. Vitaly gave us exact estimate at very competitive price. We agreed upon flat rate.  Two bedroom apartment was packed and loaded rather quickly. The move itself was fast, three guys were polite and very considerate. After they unpacked the furniture all tape and cartons were removed and taken away to their truck. I expected to find at least some scratches on the furniture. However, no scratches or dents. Wow! They also kept the floor and walls in our new house intact. A very pleasant experience indeed. Would highly recommend!

Service cost: $1000

Leslie Serne
Oct 18, 2013
Long-distance move from Connecticut to Florida

They even stole my antique Lamp.

They pick up my furniture and onc they arrive in Miami , Fl they will not give me my furniyure befire I pay an extra 800 ,   This is a rip off , I will take further action , will call the Department  of Transportation . Do not trust them , Do not use them , This is a Scam , they will give you a price and once they have your furniture into the truck you can say good bye .   They pick up my furniture and onc they arrive in Miami , Fl they will not give me my furniyure befire I pay an extra 800 ,   This is a rip off , I will take further action , will call the Department  of Transportation . Do not trust them , Do not use them , This is a Scam , they will give you a price and once they have your furniture into the truck you can say good bye .

Service cost: $2570

Mark Babli
Oct 12, 2015
Long-distance move from Massachusetts to Tennessee

Scam Sham Lies And Theft.

These guys are nothing short of "thieves with license"! They sweet talk you until you pay the deposit! when the non-english speaking, idiot looking mover comes over for a pick up, he will tell you one thing "we need more money or we leave"! The mover gave me a reason, the company after a week of not responding gave me another set of reasons and they gave the BBB a third set of reasons. I filed a small claims case - which I didn't follow through on due to work & family. NEVER USE THEM. THEY ARE LIARS CROOKS SCAMS AND [EDIT].

Service cost: $2300

Joseph Vernice
Sep 27, 2017
Long-distance move from Yaphank, NY to Martinsburg, WV

Worst movers ever!

The very first issue was an estimate of $1200 from Paul (long distance move) and when they arrived they upped the price to $2998. What am I supposed to do when we need to get out of our apartment that day?
The pickup crew was friendly and caring. They explained that the truck was only a pickup and that our items will be moved to a different truck at the depot.
My items arrived ahead of schedule.
So many items were damaged and/or lost. They were stuffed underneath the truck. One table had legs snapped off as well a professional paper shredder. So many items were covered in grease from an uncleaned bay. Other items were written on by the movers (I assume when they were transferred to a different truck) with permanent marker. This included luggage and storage bins. Why couldn't they write on tape placed on the items?
They also lost a hand-truck that was my property, which I specifically told them at the pickup.
An entire set of dishes were broken that were well packaged.
We had moved a year earlier and used Liberty Movers. I should have stayed with them with this move.
On top of all these issues, they make the claim process impossible. You need original receipts and they don't cover any items not packaged by them. Do yourself a favor and use someone else for your move.
They are thieves in my opinion.

Move size: 1 Bedroom Home Service cost: $2998

Jaipal
Jul 12, 2017
Long-distance move from New Jersey to Arizona

Fraud!! Cheating Company.

Moving from NJ to AZ. Work Order : H3876400

I spoken to [NAME EDIT] and provided the estimation around 1200$. At the time of pickup they asked me to 2000$ instead of 1200 for same Articles ( Saying that it was wrong estimation generated by computer ) . I have no chance to go to another packers and moves because I have to join the new company and they know my travel dates. If they knows your travel dates they are going to start CHEATING.THEY KNOWS my travel date so they demand for 2000$. Paid half amount at the time of pickup. Waited for 3 weeks and got the call from truck Driver. Again they started Cheating saying I have to pay shuttle cost 350$. I'm not agreed to pay the Shuttle cost then they said they are going to keep the things at Storage.

From Storage I have to pickup. This guys are fraud. If you are ready to pay additional amount then choose this guys.

Fraud!! Cheating Company my dear friends. It's not DOOR -DOOR service. Service is Door to Storage.

Move size: Studio Service cost: $2400

Kimberly
Jun 08, 2018
Local move within New York

Awesome experience, friendly and efficient staff.

I just wanted to thank you guys at active for an amazing job you did when you moved me and my husband. You were so efficient so courteous and so friendly. It truly was a pleasure meeting you and having you move us. The guy in charge Alex, I think you there on the job, making sure things are running smoothly, but also working yourself. I can tell you have a lot of experience doing this and you want expect your crew to do things the right way. The way in which customers are comfortable knowing their things are in safe hands. Not a single item of ours was broken or lost. Multiple people in the building moved in to came up to me that day or after to say how efficient and courteous you were to them and I know it was relatively small elevator and very hot day and never saw any of you guys taking a break even when you guys stayed longer. Everyone seemed to be surprised and appreciated when we ordered dinner for you to say thanks. I am sure you were exhausted but all of you stayed until the job was done. I’ve given your name to friends already and continue to give it out. I just want to say thank you again. I am never planning to move into a new house but if I ever do I will call you again at a hear beat. Thank you so much.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $980

Gertrude Thompson
May 26, 2018
Long-distance move from New York to North Carolina

Horrible Moving Experience from NY to NC and the stole driver TIP.

I contacted Active Moving to move a bedroom set from NY to NC.
My sister had passed and I was putting it in storage. I had spoke with 5 moving companies and I chose this company because Paul sounded so sincere I chose Active Moving, BIG MISTAKE, HUGE MISTAKE. Paul lied to me about the price, he said the price would not increase if I don't I add anything. I had three boxes and I reduce it by I box.. The mover called me in NC and wanted to increase the price by a 300 dollars. I was quoted by Paul with the calculation they used 900.00 and he wanted to charge 1200 dollars, and he reduced the 300 to 150.00 and finally with a lot of arguing 50. I was lucky because I told him it wasn't Godly and I will pray for him. I went to bible study and I included Sergey in prayer. I keep my word. I;m on a fixed income I keep my word, If you tell me one price I expect that price. No game playing when Sergey got there he said he was Paul's boss and it don't matter what Paul said.That is the scam. I made the mistake of telling Paul the furniture had to be out by the 24th and the pickup was the 23rd, so I had no choice but to pay the extra money.
Paul also told me they would not be able to deliver the furniture until June so I said okay. On the 25th I got a call at 2:00PM saying he was on his way with the delivery and to have the balance in cash or money order. I was going out of state on the 26th. I didn't even have the storage unit contract. I had it on hold for a unit, I didn't have a four hundred fifty dollar money order nor 450 dollars in cash to give them, I wasn't even going to be there. If he had called me that morning I could have gone to the bank and got it and they don't take checks. Which is strange down here they don't mind taking checks. Probably because people don't have money for a bounce check. Anna called and threaten me by phone and e-mail, if I didn't pay the money upon delivery they would take it back to NY and I would have to pay double the price of 950.00. I was angry. DOUBLE THE PRICE AND IF I DIDN'T PAY FOR THE RE DELIVER IN 30 DAYS SHE WAS GOING TO AUCTION IT OFF. We had a delivery month of June. Anytime in that month they can call me within 24 hours of delivery not May. She wanted me to wire the money that night. Wiring money years ago was very expensive. Didn't have money to give away because they had just got a load from Florida and they didn't want to honor their contract and change the delivery to May.
Anna finally said she would take,PayPal. I paid her the balance of 450.00 and I gave Alex a 15,00 tip. He called me upset and insulted because he just gave him a dollar tip. She stole the 14.00 dollar, She took 464.00. I specified in the notes to give Alex 15.00.
PLEASE DO NOT USE ACTIVE MOVING. PAUL SOUNDS HONEST BUT HE IS A BIG LIAR. INFORMATION HE SHOULD HAVE GIVEN ME HE DIDN'T. HE LIED AND SAID HE DID.THE INFORMATION HE DID GIVE ME WAS WRONG AND WHEN CONFRONTED IT'S LIKE YOU CAN POUND SAND.
THEY ARE A HORRIBLE MOVING COMPANY, RUNNING A SCAM, ARROGANT AND RUDE ABOUT IT. THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT LYING TO THE CUSTOMER.
I WILL BE FILING A CLAIM AGAINST THEM BECAUSE ANYONE THAT WILL STEAL 14 DOLLARS WILL TEAL ANYTHING SO SAD.

Move size: 1 Bedroom Home Service cost: $950

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Active Moving, Inc is a professional licences long distance and local mover. Our fields of competence include door to door long distance moving, local moving, piano moving service, hoisting service. We provide our moving services to customers within continental United States. We use only our own trucks and tractor-trailers to perform your move and therefore we always offer best delivery terms, do our job responsibly and at reasonable costs.

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