503 movers in Burke
Magellan Van Lines
"My original bid was for $1900. The company claims they have a 10 day cancellation policy, but they do not call you 10 days in advance with the final quote and dimensions of the items you are moving. The final quote was double the original. I had t..."
Jensen Movers & Storage, Inc.
"We moved from Fl to MO and went over every aspect of the move. They understood the month or so it would take before we were ready to accept delivery of our belongings and we were provided a quote of approx $13K. Ended up paying them about $27K to ..."
Centurion Movers LLC
"I've moved many, many times, mostly across states, and Centurion was the worst moving company I've ever hired. At first, they seemed very professional. But my first clue should have been that the quote was too high - they were charging me for two ..."
Harrison's Moving and Storage
"Worst moving experience of our lives! I've moved 7 times in the past 15 years, and Harrison's made this the worst one by far! Every thing started out well when the movers came to pack the house. It fit nicely in one large truck and some into a sma..."
Philadelphia Movers
"Won't use them again. 1 bedroom unit 2 pieces had to be taken down the steps. The movers decided to milk to clock. It took them 5 hours to complete a move that should've been 3 hours top (Note I worked in this industry for years). 1 of the movers ..."
Virginia Beach Movers
"They also call themselves "movers norfolk". They were extremely unprofessional I don't know the name of anybody I spoke with. I called twice prior to my move to make sure everything was good to go and both times they said they'd call back and I en..."
Advanced Relocation
"Please NEVER use this company!! They deserve negative stars, but the only way I can write is to give a star. I had 2 moves. RI to Albuquerque and RI to Montana. The Montana move arrived in Albuquerque. They had NO IDEA where the Albuquerque was...."
Mid-Atlantic Moving & Storage
"Matthew and Joe were my movers. These 2 guys were absolutely awesome! They were patient. They paid attention to detail. They moved me from my home in Newport News VA to Glen Allen, VA. I did not feel rushed at all. They wanted to make sure I was s..."
Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc.
"Our furnishings and valuables were packed and placed in their "secure" storage for three weeks until we could move into our new home. During that time a box containing all of my jewelry from the past 40 years valued at $5,800 was either stolen or ..."
McCollister's
"Wish I could give this company no stars. They damaged my vehicle and after jumping through hoops to prove that they did it, they now are making it difficult to get it repaired to the same quality before . Deb Sterchele is extremely rude and not he..."
Twin Oaks Moving Company
"Mike O'Connor is an excellent salesman. Very good at his job, very friendly and so is his staff UNTIL you have a problem. With that said, he will tell you "anything" you want to hear to get your business. I'm currently going into arbitration with ..."
NJ Pro Movers
"Today is the date of my move (6/29), and I'm writing this review after receiving a phone call that my service had been CANCELLED!! I am beyond furious. Last week, I had scheduled my move at 9am in the morning. A day prior, I called to confirm ..."
What to know when moving to Burke, VA
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Virginia, crime rates are lower than the national average. The violent crime rate is 203.3 per 100,000 residents, which is 37.5% lower than the national rate of 325.3. Property crime stands at 1,346.3 per 100,000, also below the national average of 1,546.9, marking a 22% decrease since 2022.
- Violent crime: 203.3 per 100k vs. national 325.3
- Property crime: 1,346.3 per 100k vs. national 1,546.9
- Notable trend: Homicide rates dropped 43.2% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Virginia).
Schools & Higher Ed
Burke has access to numerous educational institutions in the surrounding area, with a total of 22 schools nearby. Of these, 19 offer College Scorecard data, providing a range of higher education opportunities.
- Postsecondary institutions: 22
- With College Scorecard data: 19
- Notable nearby schools include:
- George Mason University (Fairfax, VA)
- Northern Virginia Community College (Annandale, VA)
- Agora University (Burke, VA)
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Fairfax County experiences an annual average precipitation of 36.2 inches, with about 125 rainy days each year. The region sees minimal snowfall, averaging only 1.7 inches annually over approximately 9 snow days.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Burke Lake Park - 4.7 stars (4,759 reviews)
- Lake Accotink Park - 4.6 stars (2,625 reviews)
- Occoquan Regional Park - 4.7 stars (2,228 reviews)
- National Museum of the United States Army - 4.8 stars (2,040 reviews)
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.