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$ 477
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$ 309
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  • Some reviewers praised the moving crew for being professional, polite, and helpful. 47%281 reviews

    • The SML teams for our loading and unloading were on time, courteous, knew what they were doing, worked efficiently

      5.0 Donald Davis Aug 03, 2024

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      EXCELLENT CHOICE from FL to GA

      The SML teams for our loading and unloading were on time, courteous, knew what they were doing, worked efficiently, and got the job done within the time allotted.They were careful and loaded our belongings in a manner that resulted in no damage. I worked for a major van line in a previous life. These packers are trained to take advantage of every cubic inch - no wasted space was allowed! I was impressed!

    • They were all respectful and polite

      5.0 Bruce T Russell Jun 18, 2023

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      Long distance move from Simi Valley, CA to Castle Rock, CO

      At both ends of my move from Simi Valley, CA to Castle Rock, CO SML provided hard working laborers. They did not waste my time. From when they showed up to when the job was completed, they stayed focused on their job to get us packed and unpacked end to end. They did both ends within a 2hr minimum so that we would not have to pay the extra hourly rate. They were all respectful and polite and treated our furniture with respect. I used them at the front end and was very pleased, so at the other end I chose SML and was not disappointed.

    • Guys were pleasant, helpful.

      5.0 Cheryl Ogrady Oct 03, 2022

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      Did a good job for me

      Guys were pleasant, helpful. Worked hard. Packed everything well enough that it got from LA to Portland intact.

  • Some reviewers reported that the crew arrived on schedule and met pickup or delivery windows. 38%226 reviews

    • They were on time, loaded items quickly and efficiently as possible.

      5.0 Debbie Bux Jun 27, 2023

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      Moving by SML across country

      SML did a fantastic job in loading our pod. They were on time, loaded items quickly and efficiently as possible. They finished the job as planned and did a very good job. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs assistance with loading a container and definitely use their service again.

    • Movers were on time, courteous and quick.

      5.0 Jl Baynks Jun 09, 2022

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      Very satisfied

      Movers were on time, courteous and quick. Good experience because they knew what they were doing and were patient as I was still sealing boxes when they came.

    • They were on time

      5.0 Sharon Fitzgerald Mar 17, 2022

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      SML 2-man crew in Gulfport, MS

      They were on time and completed the job in the 2-hours I'd allotted. Plus, I had asked when I booked the job that they set up my queen size bed, as I live alone and not able to do that task alone. They did it for me, and did a great job, overall.

  • Some reviewers reported final charges above their initial quote or unexpected fees — most often for bulky items. 14%84 reviews

    • refused to unload the truck unless I paid up front

      1.0 Max Adler Nov 07, 2021

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      Horrible experience

      Arrived 3 hours late. Took 7 and a half hours to pack the truck (1600 sq ft home) as they are constantly chatting on the phone or with each other (remember you pay by the hour). Only when you walk in the room do they go back to work. Then took 2 and a half hours to to drive the 35 min trip. Stopped for dinner which is fine but then charge you for the time. Got to the house and provided me with their new estimate which was 1k more and refused to unload the truck unless I paid up front which wasted another hour. They did not pack the attic or garage in the old house because they ran out of space even though I sent them photo’s of everything before. When they unpacked they were mishandling our stuff. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place.

    • We did have to pay extra for that, unfortunately

      4.0 Jeanie Woodruff Oct 27, 2021

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      Move to Chicago

      We used SML to help us unload a self-move from Texas to Chicago. On the plus side, guys arrived early, unloaded a small apartment's worth of furniture and took it up 3 flights of stairs in the summer heat without complaining. We could not have done it without them. It was easy to arrange the service through our truck rental website, which referred us directly to SML.

      Only issue was unavailability of a crew after we had already made and confirmed the arrangements. Apparently mid-August is a very busy time in Chicago. The SML staff worked with us and stayed on top of it until they had found a crew who could help us at the needed time. We did have to pay extra for that, unfortunately, which affected my rating. We also arrived later than the crew because of traffic jams on the freeways when we arrived in town, so there was an extra half-hour charge for that.

    • not only was the $179 removed, an extra $110 was also taken.

      1.0 Dianne Dooley Jun 04, 2021

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      unprofessional

      The sml workers were ghetto, rude, unprofessional with a bad attitude. They were very loud and were more interested in their conversation than they were in doing the job. They have no respect for the clients nor their belongings. Also, I was quoted $179 for 2 workers for 2 hours. Upon checking my account not only was the $179 removed, an extra $110 was also taken. I've tried calling many times to no avail. This company is very dishonest and their workers have no training or respect. I will never use their services again and I'll make sure friends and family know not to use them as well.

  • Some reviewers reported poor communication, unanswered calls, or unannounced handoffs to another carrier. 11%65 reviews

    • they swapped out a mover and didn't feel like letting us know

      1.0 Rachael Apr 17, 2015

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      Awful All Around.

      The movers were over an hour late but no one from the company felt it useful to call and explain why. I called six different times, talked to six different morons, and got six, "I will check on that and call you back" answers. Then, after cursing on the phone with a rep, was told to "not use that language" because "it's never acceptable." Seriously? You're going to not give me any answers and then tell me how to speak? Give me a break. Turns out they swapped out a mover and didn't feel like letting us know until I called and demanded information. Then, the movers they sent were useless. I don't think they've ever moved anything before. Save yourself stress and don't hire these idiots.

    • SML has not returned any of my calls or responded to email

      1.0 J. Anderson Sep 12, 2014

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      Licensed?

      Beware! This business was hired through Penske to do a load swap after our moving truck broke down. We specifically asked if the movers were licensed and bonded. The movers who showed up as well as the employer I spoke with on the telephone said they were. As it turns out, SML's FMCSA operating status was revoked months ago (it is currently September 2014) and is currently listed as "NOT AUTHORIZED" at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov. I am not sure if they can still provide moving labor, but they certainly can't operate your moving vehicle. A second team of movers had to come repack SML's poor packing job, and there is an incredible amount of damage, even to items in hard-sided Tupperware bins. We are awaiting an assessment of damage, but I would guess it will take thousands of dollars and many months to repair or replace items. SML has not returned any of my calls or responded to email. Also, if they are hired to complete your load swap DO NOT sign any forms limiting their liability or job completion until you have spoken to the company who hired them and gotten the go ahead (in our case, Penske). Take a copy or picture of any forms. Be sure to take pictures of the packing periodically…

    • since they were the contracting company

      2.0 Kevin Kelly Dec 04, 2013

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      Poor Experience - Contact Moving Companies Directly for Better Service.

      I had a very mixed -- but generally poor -- experience with SML ProMovers. My biggest complaint is about the subcontracted ProMovers in Baton Rouge.

      Pick-Up: While I was contacted by SML two days ahead, the subcontracted movers (ABBA Movers) did not call until 9:30pm the night before my 8am move. (I understand this is not SML's fault directly, but since they were the contracting company, the blame also falls on them.) ABBA instructed me that night to bring additional supplies that I was not able to get before the pick-up time of 8am. At pick-up, I had two young movers in sweats who spent a chunk of the spent time on the clock on their phones texting and talking with friends. All but 5 boxes and furniture were ready to go, so this was not downtime, but rather wasted time. This was frustrating as I had to pay for an extra hour since they were not able to get everything in the truck within the three hours allotted. Had I had the requested materials due to proper notice and had the movers not spent so much time on their phones, I believe it would have kept the total time under 3 hours and saved me $95. I have a hard time imagining that they were bonded and insuranced as…

  • Some reviewers reported denied or ignored damage claims and unhelpful after-move support. 11%67 reviews

    • I'm still waiting to hear back, days later, on whether they will compensate me

      1.0 Marcia Witt Jul 15, 2021

    • I am beyond irate and will not be satisfied until I am reimbursed for the movers (whose job we effectively had to do), as well as all of our broken items.

      1.0 Alison L Toback Jul 05, 2021

    • We made a claim for damages with SML, and they offered a free movie through Redbox while we waited, a total value of one dollar.

      1.0 Denny Stucker Oct 09, 2014

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      SML poor packing and poor service.

      Use anyone but these guys.  It appears they contract out the work.  Two "pro movers" were contracted to load a 26 foot Penske truck(Penske performance and service were exceptional).  Movers arrived two hours late, and left after three hours, with the job not completed.  We called SML, and the movers returned an hour later, completing the job.  Good thing they did, because they left all their tools behind when they left the first time.  SML movers failed to adequately utilize the blankets at their disposal, resulting in thousands of dollars of damage to our household goods.  Two weeks later I personally packed another Penske truck, resulting in no damgage for the trip to Phoenix.  We made a claim for damages with SML, and they offered a free movie through Redbox while we waited, a total value of one dollar.  What an insult!  In response, two months later we received a total of $75 dollars for damages.  The damages were solely the result of SML's shoddy packing job.  Buyer beware.  Read the contact.  SML will pay for damages during the loading process and unloading process only, not for damages as a result of their totally inadequate packing.  I am guessing that their business…

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Jonathan Glickman
Feb 14, 2019
Long-distance move from Key Biscayne, FL to Colorado Springs, CO

Miami to Colorado Springs.

Great crew on both ends of the move. Our truck broke down 300 miles from our destination. Blake at SML made the truck swap and the move into the new home work flawlessly. I would highly recommended this company to do your move.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $600

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Lester E Jensen
Feb 14, 2019
Local move within Florida

Loaded apartment furniture into truck.

The two workers were there on time and and very efficient in loading the rental truck with the one bedroom, living room and kitchen in 40 min to our surprise..Great job well done to our satisfaction..Will use your service the the next time we have a need..got us on the road quicker than we figured..Thank you!

Move size: 1 Bedroom Home Service cost: $250

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Robert Mayer
Feb 15, 2019
Long-distance move from Exeter, NH to Hawthorne, NJ

Great affordable movers.

SML does a great job with coordinating your affordable moving labor needs. I used both a loading and unloading crew and they did a good job for the price. It’s not white glove service but the crews were respectful and did what I asked.

Move size: 1 Bedroom Home Service cost: $533

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Wilma Dye
Feb 15, 2019
Local move within Lakeside, OR

Excellent.

They were excellent and I highly recommend them. If we need loading or unloading in the future, we will hire them again. They were professional, friendly and speedy.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $180

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Obiekwe Samuel Oradiwe
Feb 29, 2020
Local move from Clute, TX to Houston, TX

They stole from me.

Stay away from them. They would pull money out of your card without informing you.

Racist. Not nice to black people.

Move size: 1 Bedroom Home Service cost: $850

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Thomas Crego
Jul 26, 2021
Local move within Kennett Square, PA

"No show" on moving labor and took my money.

I hired moving labor to load my truck. The day of the move the movers did not show up and I was notified they weren't coming 30 minutes after they were supposed to be there. I was forced to pay a premium to get another company on short notice. I was charged the full amount and have had no cooperation to get refunded.

Move size: 3 Bedroom Home Service cost: $432

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Sunni Layman
Aug 13, 2021
Local move within Euless, TX

Extremely rude and unprofessional

My experience with this man did not even get past a phone call. When I called to get a quote on a request he very rudely said, within 5 secs of me starting to speak, to stop stumbling around and tell him what I was needing. Will not EVER call this man again and from the reviews it looks like we dodged a bullet by him turning down our request!!!

Move size: Partial Move Service cost: £90000

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Precious Rios
Oct 27, 2021
Long-distance move from Reading, PA to Riverview, FL

Pleasant Unload

Movers were efficient and polite. They were able to unload the entire 16ft truck in less than the 2 hours. Nothing was damaged and they were able to give us insight on fun things to do in the vicinity.

Move size: 3 Bedroom Home Service cost: $220

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Pat Carver
Oct 30, 2021
Long-distance move from Minnesota to South Dakota

Excellent experience

The crew was fast, on time, friendly and professional. Seamless transaction and excellent work. Thank you very much.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $600

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Jeanne Doll
Sep 02, 2021
Local move within Boston, MA

SML moving service

It was easy to schedule and confirm our appointment. Movers arrived on time and were professional and courteous. We highly recommend SML for your next move!

Move size: 1 Bedroom Home Service cost: $400

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Keith Gober
Jan 05, 2022
Long-distance move from Hendersonville, TN to Brandon, FL

Very fast, careful, and polite

The workers were very careful with my things. They were fast and very personable. If I have to ever move again I will definitely call SML!!

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $260

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Connie Zimmerman
Jan 06, 2022
Local move within Kirkland, WA

Moving Labor Service

Easy to set up moving service. All representatives were polite and helpful. Price for service was very reasonable. Staff who came to my house to move items were professional, polite, careful and efficient.

Move size: 1 Bedroom Home Service cost: $298

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Omar Dawood
Feb 17, 2022
Local move within Denver, CO

Moving to Apartment In Denver

Our movers Ian and Garrett were amazing. They moved everything within the time slot given by the apartment community quick and efficiently. 10/10 would use SML again.

Move size: 1 Bedroom Home Service cost: $317

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Mark Bunker
Mar 09, 2022
Long-distance move from Sacramento, CA to McKinney, TX

Highly recommended for moving crews to help load or unload truck

We hired SML when they were recommended by Penske Truck Rental. We used them to provide a moving crew for both ends of our move. We were very satisfied with the professionalism of the crews. They were prompt and did a great job in loading and then unloading the truck.

I felt the cost was reasonable.

Move size: 3 Bedroom Home Service cost: $804

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Jason Dove
Mar 17, 2022
Long-distance move from Hemlock, MI to Champaign, IL

Excellent Service

I had a load and an unload job in two separate states and both sets of movers were saints. They did everything necessary to do the job, do it right, and do it quickly.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $708

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Sharon Fitzgerald
Mar 17, 2022
Long-distance move from Fort Myers, FL to Gulfport, MS

SML 2-man crew in Gulfport, MS

They were on time and completed the job in the 2-hours I'd allotted. Plus, I had asked when I booked the job that they set up my queen size bed, as I live alone and not able to do that task alone. They did it for me, and did a great job, overall.

Move size: 1 Bedroom Home Service cost: $250

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Jl Baynks
Jun 09, 2022
Long-distance move from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA

Very satisfied

Movers were on time, courteous and quick. Good experience because they knew what they were doing and were patient as I was still sealing boxes when they came.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $583

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Seth Howell
Jul 07, 2022
Long-distance move from Lewisville, NC to Camden, SC

Just ok

Truck was not packed well. Damages to items. Crew was not as professional as I expected. I would not recommend to a friend or family.

Move size: 3 Bedroom Home Service cost: $1100

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Joni Southard
Jul 07, 2022
Local move within Jefferson, GA

Never showed up

My movers never showed up or called. Poor service. Really put me in a bind. I had to hire last minute movers from somewhere else and it cost me 3 times the amount.

Move size: 4 Bedroom Home Service cost: $381

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Cheryl Ogrady
Oct 03, 2022
Long-distance move from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR

Did a good job for me

Guys were pleasant, helpful. Worked hard. Packed everything well enough that it got from LA to Portland intact.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $800

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Debbie Bux
Jun 27, 2023
Long-distance move from North Plains, OR to Royersford, PA

Moving by SML across country

SML did a fantastic job in loading our pod. They were on time, loaded items quickly and efficiently as possible. They finished the job as planned and did a very good job. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs assistance with loading a container and definitely use their service again.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $829

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Nancy Marshall
Aug 03, 2024
Local move within Sutter Creek, CA

NOT SATISFIED

SML IS NOT MOVING COMPANY BUT RATHER A BROKER FOR MOVING COMPANIES. THEY HAVE NOT VETTED THOSE COMPANIES AND DO NOT INTERVENE WHEN THERE IS EXTREMELY POOR SERVICE. IF USING PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL IT IS BEST TO HIRE DIRECT WITH A LOCAL COMPANY. NEVER AGAIN.

THIS WAS ONLY A 1/4 TRUCK UNLOAD.

MOVERS ARRIVED FOUR HOURS LATE AND DID NOT KNOW THE COMPANY THEY WERE "WORKING" FOR. I CALLED SML AND THEY SAID THEY COULD DO NOTHING. BUT, I COULD FILE A COMPLAINT, WHICH I DID. STILL SILENCE FROM SML.

Move size: Partial Move Service cost: $650

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David Stewart
Sep 18, 2017
Local move within California

Great move.

Needed the movers earlier that the scheduled day and SML accommodated me. Two guys put in a hard days work in triple digit weather. some packing irregularities, but money well spent.

Move size: 4 Bedroom Home Service cost: $453

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Donna Thompson
May 26, 2022
Local move within San Leandro, CA

Excellent experience and service

Our movers were excellent. they were very knowledgeable and very professional. They went above and beyond to make sure our belongings were packed efficiently and securely. I would hire them again and recommend to friends and family.

Move size: 3 Bedroom Home Service cost: $600

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