454 movers in Richmond
Don Farr Moving & Storage
"Don Farr Movers stole an entire weight stack from an exercise machine plus additional exercise equipment during a one day move. To add insult to injury their missing items claim policy paid us only a few dozen dollars to what ended up costing us s..."
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 ..."
Culmer Moving
"They were 5 hours late, damaged several items including expensive furniture and are now non-responsive to calls and emails. Avoid this moving company!!"
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 ..."
WTD Moving
"6/1/19 They did show up on time. But Thomas (the owner) took my husband's drill out of his tool bag without asking to take apart the beds. By the way, you start with 6 or 7 guys to take apart and load the truck, but only 3 go to the next location...."
Zippy Shell Incorporated
"Zippy shell is a trash company and quite frankly they deserve to go out of business. They rescheduled our move on us multiple times even though we had a confirmed date, were disrespectful every time we spoke to them, lied about the size of the con..."
Delaware Moving & Storage
"Terrible moving experience with a local move--hired this company to assist with packing the residuals of a house that had already been largely moved and a piano. I have a large array of valuable antiques and other items and had particular concerns..."
Spartan Van Lines
"We entered into contract with Spartan Van Lines to move our belongings from California to Texas. We had their representative Kelly Costa, come out to our home to do an inventory and give us a quote. Amazing customer service and prompt replies to..."
ABS Moving and Storage Inc
"Initially all was going well until I paid them. Now the telephone used for Sara is no longer in service. I have broken items, missing 12 llardros and no one to speak to about it. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!! Two of my 70’ TV’s were damaged, tables br..."
Your Friends with a Truck
"I used Your Friends With a Truck based in Gaithersburg, MD back in August of 2017. I was VERY satisfied with David Church and the services he provided. I talked to the person in charge on-site about the move and my concerns and wants. He was very ..."
Venture Van Lines LLC
"Here's how it will go...You will get a very helpful, cordial agent on the phone and give a description of your moving needs. No problem moving your items, and here isthe price estimate. You will be pleased that the price is very competitive. So, y..."
VKH Movers LLC
"The owner has a sense of entitlement that truly shows in how he responds to possible customers. A total lack of class and respect. After declining his services due to budget restraints, Vlad proceeded to get condescending with me. It was absolutel..."
BLUEmove International Relocation
"I had to file police reports against this company's owner. The named suspect in this harassment and intimidation case, Mark Spitzer, is the owner of the moving company BLUEmove International Relocation, located at 10440 Little Patuxent Pkwy Ste 30..."
TB Moving
"We were moving our family across town during a heat wave. I expected delays, but they kept going with steady energy. Watching them stay polite and focused in that weather was something I won’t forget."
Sawyers Moving
"I am very sorry that it took me a while to come back and write this review for you guys but I have to say these men were just outstanding! I called around to a few different moving companies earlier in the year and then my moving date got changed ..."
American Fleet National Direct Moving Group
"Highly recommend American Fleet National Direct Moving Group ! They were on time, friendly and so helpful. While they had just one item to move, it was a very heavy treadmill that was going from an upstairs bedroom to the basement. They went so ab..."
American Eagle Moving Company
"DO NOT USE! I scheduled a move through Eagle Moving mid-June 2022 for a late July 2022 move from Boston-Philadelphia. Since I scheduled a month in advanced and am a student they gave me a discount and estimated me around $2,400 and 350 cubic feet...."
What to know when moving to Richmond, VA
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Virginia, the overall crime rates show a downward trend. The violent crime rate is 203.3 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national average of 325.3. Property crime also sees a decline at a rate of 1346.3 per 100,000, compared to the national rate of 1546.9.
- Violent crime: 203.3 per 100k vs. national 325.3, down 15.2% since 2022
- Property crime: 1346.3 per 100k vs. national 1546.9, down 22% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate decreased by 43.2% since 2022, now at 4.2 per 100k
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Virginia).
Schools & Higher Ed
Richmond has access to a variety of educational institutions, providing options for residents in the area. There are a total of 21 postsecondary institutions nearby, with 19 offering College Scorecard data.
- Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
- Union Presbyterian Seminary
- J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
- Empire Beauty School-Richmond
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Richmond experiences an average of 40.3 inches of rain each year, spread over 103 rainy days. Snowfall is minimal, averaging only 0.9 inches annually with about 7 days of snow. For outdoor enthusiasts, several parks and recreational areas are available.
- Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - 4.8 stars (10,135 reviews)
- Science Museum of Virginia - 4.7 stars (5,553 reviews)
- Rockwood Park - 4.6 stars (3,310 reviews)
- Children's Museum of Richmond - 4.6 stars (2,776 reviews)
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online + Google Places API.