258 movers in Rowlett
Geo Van Lines
"DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE. They tell you within 10 days delivery of your items but they are lying and only deliver after 30 days. So many items were missing and broken worth $300 and when you write to them with the list and pictures, you are only co..."
Integrity Van Lines
"Stay out of this business if you can. I know it is hard when the offer is too good to be true. But as the saying is 'if it is too good to be true then it is not true. If there was an option to give them a 0 (zero) rating, I would have given that t..."
Veterans R Moving US
"Do not use this company! Took 14 hours at $149 an hour. I'm a veteran's widow and thought they would treat me right. Broke one of my window sills and said they didn't. I was so furious that it took so long and now I'm out $2300 for a 17 mile move...."
Senior Moving Company
""I would give zero stars if I could. This company moved my parents from one assisted living apartment to another and it was a disaster. They lost several items and damaged a dresser during the move. The worst part was the 'claims process.' They g..."
Delicate Moving
"Stay away! Extremely unprofessional. Items arrived scratched and after seeing the truck inside I understood why. They did not care about the items and if they fell, they fell. Hit my walls and ceiling fan. Charges for each day they hold the items ..."
Statewide Movers Inc.
"Is there a rating lower than POOR!? Guess they changed their Name but the Beltline address is still the same- This guy John is a piece of work! He is a Dateline/ 20/20 nightmare show in the making- mark my words! He will pretend he's your pisan fr..."
National Movers
"This was the worst company I have ever experienced. They were extremely unresponsive, missed my pickup days (both of them) then rescheduled and was 5+ hours late to the pick up. They over doubled the cost of my move once all the things were on the..."
Norco Moving & Storage, Inc.
"If you want your furniture to be broken definitely use these guys. You would think since they’re the mayflower operation they would be good. Please don’t think that worst moving company I have ever seen stored my stuff for one month in Dallas dama..."
We Muv U
"The two young men who moved our stuff were nice enough, but they texted on their phones too much. They were so slow, that what should have taken three hours, took five. They also had no idea what they were doing. They didn't even use a furnitu..."
Get Moving
"I was directed to Get Moving Ontario through moveit.ca. After speaking with the reported owner, Kevin Jenkinson, I chose the company as they were a smaller, local company in London, Ontario, where I was moving from, and were able to accommodate al..."
Triple Crown Moving & Storage
"Triple Crown Moving and Storage never answers the phone nor returns calls. You were hired (and paid good money) to move me from central TX to Southern OK (less than a 7 hour drive) You had my household less than 2 days, I had items lost and brok..."
Van Lines Express Brand LLC
"We were lied to, extorted and threatened.... Please If you love your family and your belongings, just find another company. They charged us twice as much as they estimated the move to cost. They didn't give us this number until they had all our b..."
Frisco Moving Systems
"FMS moved us in June 2013. It was a local move from storage units to our new home. They damaged several big ticket items and in a few cases lied about the damage. When they promised to have a few of the items repaired and replaced, it took over 6 ..."
National Moving Company
"Can I give negative stars? I moved from SC to FL. This company gave great lip service. It was a scam from start to finish!! They added fees faster than I could that's for sure. The subcontracted company they used tried to shake us down for extra c..."
The Apartment Movers
"Absolutely horrible moving company. Save yourself the massive headache and hassle, and spare your furniture from massive damage. I had originally used them for a long distance move which went great. So I decided to hire them again for 2 additional..."
Best Moves Texas
"Best moves in Irving, TX will not use any kind of protection to move any of your items they will place furniture any way but on its feet/bottom causing damage to it. They will not give you any proof of service or payment so not to leave a paper tr..."
Inbox Moving Service
"I would not allow them to move me if they paid me. If I could give a zero rating I would. My washer was damaged by their movers I settled on damages never received the payment I was told I would. If you want professional movers who will handle you..."
Kappa Transportation LLC
"I will say the only good thing about this company is the driver/head mover we had named Robert. The entire move was a complete disaster. Rent a U-Haul and move yourself before using this company."
Blue Star Moving & Storage
"Bought a very expensive and large antique drafting table from eBay. eBay seller recommended this shipper. Spoke to shipper twice; once before pick up and once after shipment was picked up. Never heard from shipper again. Phones disconnected, no a..."
What to know when moving to Rowlett, TX
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Texas, the crime rates show some significant trends. The violent crime rate is 345.5 incidents per 100,000 residents, which is slightly higher than the national average of 325.3. However, this represents a decrease of 21.8% from 2022. Property crime is more prevalent at a rate of 1,797.7 per 100,000, which is 16.2% higher than the national average of 1,546.9, but has also seen a decrease of 23.1% since 2022.
- Violent crime: 345.5 per 100k vs. national 325.3, down 21.8% since 2022
- Property crime: 1,797.7 per 100k vs. national 1,546.9, down 23.1% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate down 35.1% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Texas).
Schools & Higher Ed
Rowlett has access to a total of 7 postsecondary institutions in the nearby area, all located within Dallas County. This includes a mix of universities and vocational schools, providing various options for higher education.
- ABC Beauty Academy - Richardson, TX
- Amberton University - Garland, TX
- Dallas Institute of Funeral Service - Dallas, TX
- Graduate America College - Garland, TX
- Hands on Therapy - Mesquite, TX
- Texas Barber College - Branch Campus #2 - Dallas, TX
- West Coast University-Texas - Richardson, TX
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Though specific climate data is unavailable, Rowlett features several well-rated parks and outdoor spots that are perfect for outdoor activities. Here are some places worth visiting:
- Breckinridge Park - 4.7 stars (1,992 reviews)
- Harry Myers Park - 4.7 stars (1,929 reviews)
- Rowlett Creek - Dallas County Nature Preserve - 4.6 stars (1,126 reviews)
- Spring Creek Forest Preserve - 4.6 stars (924 reviews)
- Springfield Park - 4.5 stars (837 reviews)
- Palos Verdes Lake Park - 4.7 stars (795 reviews)
- Lakeside Park South - 4.6 stars (707 reviews)
- Olde City Park - 4.7 stars (683 reviews)
- Pecan Grove Park - 4.7 stars (656 reviews)
- Rowlett Community Park - 4.5 stars (574 reviews)
- Yellowjacket Park - 4.7 stars (559 reviews)
- Paddle Point Park - 4.6 stars (493 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New).