This locally owned and operated moving company has been helping residents of Des Moines, IA, move since 2015. Smooth Moves Inc provides residential and commercial moving services for houses, apartments, offices, retail stores, and more. From furniture assembly to packing, this company's wide range of moving services makes it suitable for nearly any Iowa move. Smooth Moves also sells a variety of packing supplies, including boxes, mattress covers, packing paper, and more. Whether you're moving from a one-bedroom apartment or a large estate, Smooth Move's team of professional movers is trained and dedicated to providing customers with a stress-free experience.
Smooth Moves Inc.
Ranked Top 10 Best Movers in Des Moines, IA
Exceptional
based on 507+ data points 
The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.About Smooth Moves Inc.
Additional Cities Served: West Des Moines, Ankeny, Ames, Urbandale, Waukee, Johnston, AltoonaShow More >
Moving Services
- Local Moving
- Residential Moving
- Commercial Moving
- Packing Services
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Customer Reviews of Smooth Moves Inc.
We analyzed and organized the customer reviews of Smooth Moves Inc. in Des Moines, IA using our proven 11-point rating system. Our rigorous evaluation process ranks each customer review for Smooth Moves Inc. based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience. Here is what customers had to say about their moving experience:
1. Quality
9.56/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“very pleased at every level”
“Rufus, Mike and Travis provided excellent service”
“Mostly a good experience with the service”
“everything went so well”
2. Punctuality
9.45/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“were in and out within 1.5 hours”
“They were on time”
“called me 3 hours early”
“got it all done just minutes shy of an hour”
3. Affordability
9.12/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Faster and under what we thought”
“Pricing was fair”
“pricing was reasonable compared to other companies”
“price was very fair”
4. Communication
9.15/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Brittany was excellent to work with”
“Abby was very good at communicating with me”
“positive, responsive”
“very informative and answered all questions”
5. Stick to Prices
9.25/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“the estimate I was given was spot on”
“under promise and over deliver”
“service fell within agreed timeframe and price”
“all fell within our agreed timeframe and price”
6. Speed
9.67/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“in and out within 1.5 hours”
“worked hard and fast”
“efficient”
“super quick”
7. Friendliness
9.74/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Brittany was friendly and personable”
“very polite young men”
“They were very friendly”
“Abby, Dylan, and Travis were friendly”
8. Will Hire Again
9.51/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“I would recommend them”
“Wouldn't completely not recommend”
“Thanks again for taking great care of me”
“would definitely hire again”
9. Professionalism
9.52/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Brittany was competent and patient”
“Mostly professional but some issues noted”
“hard work and fast service”
“super professional”
10. Conflict Handling
7.28/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“determined to get the heavy chair inside the house”
“Mitch took care of us and ironed everything out”
“Mitch ironed everything out”
11. Precision & Care
9.39/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“A lot of scuffs to walls and floor”
“very careful with my things”
“extremely careful with our property”
“careful with moving our furniture”
Customer Insights
Local Move Duration: 4.25 hours from 4 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Brittany | Brittany was excellent to work with: friendly, personable, available, competent, and patient |
| Rufus, Mike, Travis | provided excellent and polite service |
| Abby,Dylan,Travis | Abby was informative and responsive, Dylan and Travis worked hard and were careful |
| Mitchell, Jason, Daylon, Jordan, Dylan | thanked by name, implying great work |
| Jason, Tyson, Brant | fabulous work by this crew |
How do we review a moving company?
Imagine the challenge of sifting through and reading every single review a moving company has ever received. Could you spot the fake reviews? Could you formulate a well-rounded analyses, or would you be left relying on a gut feeling?
Our rigorous evaluation process addresses this by meticulously vetting each moving company based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience:
- 1. Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
- 2. Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
- 3. Affordability
1 = extremely expensive, 10 = extremely affordable
- 4. Communication
Was the office staff quick to respond to questions prior to moving day? Did the moving crew notify you on the day of move regarding any changes to the original schedule? If there were any issues to resolve after moving day, was an office manager quick to respond and address problems encountered?
- 5. Stick to Prices
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
- 6. Speed
Did the movers seem to take their precious time in an attempt to increase the overall cost of the move? Remember, moving is HARD work and some breaks should be expected!
- 7. Friendliness
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
- 8. Will Hire Again
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
- 9. Professionalism
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
- 10. Conflict Handling
Accidents can and will likely happen at some point on moving day. How a moving company responds to these accidents can say a lot about the company.
- 11. Precision & Care
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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