Central Van Lines

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About Central Van Lines

Central Van Lines has been a top-rated moving company in Pittsburgh, PA for over 25 years. It is well-organized and affordable, with a friendly and skilled moving team. Central Van Lines has a crew of experienced relocation specialists who can handle all aspects of your home or business move, from packing and transportation to storage and delivery. It also offers free estimates to help you plan your move in detail so that you can be sure that everything goes smoothly. Your belongings are safe with Central Van Lines. Its climate-controlled facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art, 24/7 security systems keeping an eye on everything, day and night. And since this mover is an interstate agent for Allied Van Lines, it can take on local and long-distance moves of any size. Request a free quote today.

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Moving Services

  • Local and long distance moving services
  • Packing and unpacking services
  • Furniture assembly solutions
  • Commercial moving services
  • International moving services
  • Storage services
  • Short-term and long-term storage options
  • Climate-controlled storage facilities
  • Warehousing services
  • Last-minute moving services

Awards

Top 10 Movers in Pittsburgh, PA 2024 award
Top 3 Movers in Pittsburgh, PA 2023 award
Top 3 Movers in Pittsburgh, PA 2022 award

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Summarized Review of Central Van Lines

We've analyzed the customer reviews to provide a summarized snapshot. 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

8.96/10

Nationwide Average: 8.44/10

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Central Van Lines consistently receives praise for their professionalism, efficiency, and exceptional moving services, despite a few reports of dissatisfaction.

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excellent service every single time

very pleased with the move

Ron and crew moved my stuff professionally and quickly

2. Punctuality

8.01/10

Nationwide Average: 8.07/10

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Central Van Lines generally receives high praise for being on time, albeit with a few mentions of issues with communication and wait times.

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it was on-time

they were on time

showed up on time but with no advance communication

3. Affordability

5.78/10

Nationwide Average: 7.69/10

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Central Van Lines receives mixed reviews, with some customers finding their prices fair and reasonable while others criticize them for being much more expensive than competitors.

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prices were very fair

most reasonably priced compared to 10 others

cost was reasonable

4. Communication

8.61/10

Nationwide Average: 7.53/10

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Central Van Lines generally excels with consistent, proactive, and friendly interactions, though there are rare instances of dissatisfaction with the communication from the driver and provision of detailed invoices.

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able to discuss any questions with Donna

constantly communicated throughout the move

initial booking was efficient

5. Stick to Prices

7.39/10

Nationwide Average: 5.99/10

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Central Van Lines generally honors their initial cost estimates as evidenced by the high satisfaction in binding quotes and fair billing practices, despite a few complaints about unexpected additional charges.

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cost estimate was binding

Ron went the extra mile to get me billed fairly

final price $1,000 more than quoted

6. Speed

8.02/10

Nationwide Average: 8.58/10

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Central Van Lines generally provides fast and efficient moving services, although there has been the occasional report of movers appearing rushed or being inattentive to details.

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They completed the job despite challenges

extremely fast moving service

the movers were efficient

7. Friendliness

9.58/10

Nationwide Average: 8.91/10

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Central Van Lines consistently receives praise for their polite, hard-working, and accommodating staff who exhibit professionalism, a positive attitude, and are well-regarded for their courteous and kind interactions.

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most polite wonderful hard-working men

crew was friendly

they are friendly

8. Will Hire Again

8.83/10

Nationwide Average: 8.18/10

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Central Van Lines overwhelmingly receives positive endorsements for repeat service, with customers expressing high likelihood of recommending and rehiring the company, citing professional, satisfactory, and positive moving experiences, despite a few instances of disappointment.

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would use your company again

definitely would recommend

I'm led to write a review due to their service

9. Professionalism

9/10

Nationwide Average: 8.31/10

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Central Van Lines consistently receives praise for their organized, efficient, and respectful service, although rare instances of unprofessional conduct were noted.

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Moved my stuff professionally and quickly

Conducted themselves professionally

organized and professional crew

10. Conflict Handling

3.03/10

Nationwide Average: 4.07/10

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Central Van Lines generally falls short in resolving issues and acknowledging mistakes, despite a few instances of prompt compensations and replacements.

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issues reported but not resolved

company did not right a wrong with the weight mistake

never heard from anyone after reporting the initial packing disaster

11. Precision & Care

8.83/10

Nationwide Average: 8.01/10

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Central Van Lines generally receives high praise for their meticulousness and the safe transportation of personal belongings, though there are occasional minor incidents and critiques of cleanliness post-move.

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nothing was broken

took great care of our belongings

they were careful

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Great Crew Members

Ron FinsleyRon went the extra mile to get me billed fairly
Ron Finsleymade the move easy and was very nice
David Houghour consultant provided very professional treatment
David, Carolpraised for making moves easy and being organized, funny, careful
Richard, Tom, DonnaRichard made everything feel under control, Tom and Donna were helpful
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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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Contact Central Van Lines

Location
4801 Grand Ave ste a, Pittsburgh, PA, 15225
Phone
(412) 219-2795
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