By Vince Sanders
Updated: Aug 19, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Editor
Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
453 movers in Sterling
"Great moving service. The crew arrived on time and worked fast, professionally, and with care. All boxes, furniture, and fragile items were packed and secured properly. Nothing was damaged, and the truck was well organized. The move was smooth and..."
"I just needed one thing moved from my aunt's home to my home. It was too big and heavy for me to do it on my own, so I contacted Home and office Movers . I was worried that the job was too small to hire someone, but Home and office Moving was grea..."
"PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!!! I can’t stress this enough. The movers damaged the walls of my home and some of my furniture. Items were poorly packed and mishandled. I have contacted the company about the damages done and they have pretty much..."
"The team was super helpful, professional with the move. I feel they were careful with my belongings. Communication was never a problem and they gave me updates often. Highly recommend these movers and would use them again!"
"This was a complicated move. I was paying for it from SC but not at any of the addresses for pick up or delivery. Alex and Renay were very helpful. With a couple small hiccups, everything was delivered properly. Alex is good & made everything work..."
"If I could give 0 stars I would! this is the absolute worst moving company EVER! RUN FAST! customer service is horrible! and they are a bunch of scams! So initially I booked with an other company and I wish like hell I kept them, but I priced arou..."
"I confess that I was stressed and being overwhelmed by the task of selling my home and moving 800 miles away. When Bob Reeves from Sinclair Moving arrived to walk thru and provide an estimate, it was evident that he was a complete professional and..."
"This is a bait and switch company. Agreed to refund us our twice billed deposit which they did not. Send us a response to our email reporting what went wrong with no person's name on it. Mishandled our property. Avoid using them."
"The broker for this move was New City Moving and Storage (“Broker”) (US DOT: 3059125) with the mover Febex Moving and Storage (“Mover”) (US DOT: 3510454). I am filing a complaint against the Broker and Mover for deceiving the customer on the value..."
"The booking process was smooth and easy, they ensured they asked every question to get the estimate as accurate as possible. The morning of the move, we received updates leading up to their arrival and the team arrived within the scheduled window...."
"Dedicated Van Lines made my move so smooth and stress-free. Moving my two-bedroom apartment seemed overwhelming, but their team handled everything with professionalism and care. They were punctual, efficient, and ensured all my belongings were sec..."
"I recently used this company to move my daughter. I had used them before to move her and since that move went well, decided to use them again. It turned out to be an excellent experience. They professionally did everything and we had zero problems..."
"I am not one to write reviews but our experience with VanGo Van Lines, was so frustrating that we hope to save others from such a BAD experience. We were very displeased with their work and feel scammed out of ~$2000.We booked our move with Proud ..."
"Excellent service! My moving team was incredibly fast and on time. This was also the cheapest service in the city. I requested quotes from 5 sites, and they were about $60 cheaper."
"These guys are brokers who farmed the actual work out to a bunch of yahoos who showed up 4 hours late for the pickup in a rented Uhaul. They shook me down for an extra $3K when they did the pick up almost doubling the quote, and demanded to be pai..."
My Guys Moving & Storage, Inc.
"Initially pleased with the arrival time and packing of large pieces. Possessions had to be in storage for 6 weeks. Didn't find out until items were delivered to new house, that one of the movers took the bolts and nuts for the dining room table an..."
Carmack Moving & Storage
"I am filing a complaint against Carmack Moving & Storage, Inc regarding my move from Virginia to Florida. My experience involved several serious issues: Property Damage and Denial of Claims: Several personal items were significantly damaged/lost. ..."
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)