449 movers in Sterling
Primavera Movers
"Moved from VA to NJ. I boxed and measured all of my items and had the exact cubic feet. The supervisor came in and without measuring anything stated he knew we were well over the quoted cubic feet which we weren’t. I was promised it would be deliv..."
Lloyds Transfer
"This review is long overdue, since we had Lloyd's move us from one state to another in June 2017, but better late than never. First of all, whoever is in charge of hiring at Lloyd's should get a gold star. Everyone we dealt with - from Reuben the ..."
Moody Movers Inc.
"I would never use these guys again nor recommend them for moving services. The owner quoted me a price of $450-$570 over the phone after I described everything in my apartment to move -- and after the move was complete he hit me with a $740 bill...."
Metropolitan Moving & Storage
"I had found these guys on the Internet with positive reviews. We recently moved locally from a 3BR apartment to a single family home. We hired Metropolitan for both packing and moving. They did a great job with the actual work. The men who did the..."
Western Express
"I recently moved from Maryland to Missouri in July 2017 to be closer to family. I had not moved in 34 years, so I contacted several moving companies. Western Express sent out a very pleasant gentleman to do the estimate, and the office contact Jam..."
Von Paris
"I will never use a nationally known company established years ago. Many now use independent contractor drivers who work for many companies at the same time so choosing a company you knew years ago doesn't guarantee you anything about the driver o..."
Certified Packaging & Transportation
"Buyer Beware! Mark Feinberg, Owner - Don Hott, Mgr/Agent UPDATE! As of 02/18/18 Mr. Feinberg, Owner/manager of Certified..is refusing to work with us to resolve this matter through the BBB, the MD Attorney General's Arbitration Program for Cons..."
Victory Van Corporation
"Really poor. Several items were lost in a move from the US to the UK - notably two large sofas. Having moved several times over the years, this is the first time I've had real problems with the moving company. First off, two expensive sofas have j..."
Mega Moving Service
"Bad experience, review is in negative, cheaters, threatening people, brooked my stuff, verbally abusing, Save your family guys, from these persons. I hired "Ellicott City and movers" and they gave the contract to Mega Moving Service. They broke ..."
Mover Dudes
"We hired Mover Dudes to get us to Seattle. They were curtious and worked hard. They stayed in touch with me going across the country, even meeting me to change a tire on my car. That day they carried my bags into my hotel for me. Very happy!"
Hilldrup
"There is a reason this company has so many one star reviews - they are the worst. I am still waiting for my goods after a move overseas. It's been five months. They constantly gave misinformation, charged for things they did not do, did not provid..."
Worldwide Moving Systems
"If you want to be ripped off use this company. I was given an estimate for moving cross country. It was one of 3 estimates and within $500 of two bigger companies so I booked it. Three movers showed up to my home to pack my 2900 square foot home. ..."
Swiftway Services
"I booked two guys for 3 hours to move me out of my small studio apartment. I have moved many times before and that is about the amount of time it has taken in the past. Well, it took them 3 hours to load the truck and one of the guys spent 15-20 m..."
Global Express Van Lines
"They took our deposit and then ghosted. We called repeatedly and they committed to showing up. They did not. We filed a fraud claim with our credit card company, which reimbursed us immediately. Seeing the fraud claim, and losing their money..."
On The Go Movers LLC
"This company should be called movers from hell. They showed up late to pick up our belongings. They showed up at 10 pm and did not leave until 4 am. They left our home and yard damaged. They then charged us double the estimate and held our belongi..."
What to know when moving to Sterling, VA
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
The crime rates in Virginia show a lower incidence of both violent and property crimes compared to national averages. Over the past few years, property crime has decreased by 22 percent, while violent crime has dropped by 15.2 percent.
- Violent crime: 203.3 per 100k vs. national average of 325.3, a 15.2 percent decrease since 2022
- Property crime: 1346.3 per 100k vs. national average of 1546.9, a 22 percent decrease since 2022
- Burglary: 86 per 100k, 55.6 percent lower than the national average
- Homicide: 4.2 per 100k, slightly below the national average
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (CDE)
Schools & Higher Ed
In Sterling, there is access to nearby educational institutions, with one higher education option available in the vicinity.
- Postsecondary institutions: 1
- With College Scorecard data: 1
- Named institution: Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, VA
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED)
Weather & Getting Outside
Loudoun County experiences an annual precipitation of about 33.1 inches, with 104 rainy days each year. Snowfall is minimal, averaging just 1.2 inches annually. This climate supports a range of outdoor activities throughout the year.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Ida Lee Park Recreation Center - 4.7 stars (1,044 reviews)
- Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park - 4.8 stars (539 reviews)
- Pev's Paintball & Airsoft Park - 4.5 stars (925 reviews)
- Leesburg Animal Park - 4.4 stars (1,467 reviews)
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online (CDO), Google Places API (New)