Settling into a new home is already stressful and complicated. Having to deal with packing and moving your belongings adds a whole other layer of anxiety. Luckily, you can rely on Stewart Moving & Storage if you’re moving to the Portsmouth area. It's a professional local and long-distance moving expert that can get you moved from across the city, state, or even country. Stewart Moving & Storage is proud to have started as a military mover over 20 years ago. As one of the Virginia Beach, VA moving services, it began by serving the men, women, and families of the military. Since then, it has grown to a trusted moving company with a fleet of trucks and over 200 employees serving both civilians and military personnel alike.
Stewart Moving & Storage
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The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.About Stewart Moving & Storage
Additional Cities Served: Chesapeake, Norfolk, Newport News, Hampton, Portsmouth, Suffolk, SmithfieldShow More >
Moving Services
- Local Moving
- Long Distance Moving
- Interstate Moving
- International Moving
- Packing Services
- Supplies
- Short Term Storage
- Long Term Storage
- Trained, Professional Moving Teams
- Full & a la Carte Services
USDOT Interstate LicenseIf you’re moving across state lines, you likely need to hire a moving company with a VALID USDOT license. This licensing information comes from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and applies to a moving company's ability to perform a long distance INTERstate move (for example: from California to Texas). If your move crosses state lines within the same commercial zone, or metropolitan area (for example: DC to Alexandria, VA), it is generally not considered an interstate move and a moving company may not need an "Active" license from FMCSA to perform this type of move. INTRAstate moves (within the same state or city) are regulated by state and local jurisdictions and licensing requirements vary according to locale.
If you’re moving across state lines, you likely need to hire a moving company with a VALID USDOT license. This licensing information comes from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and applies to a moving company's ability to perform a long distance INTERstate move (for example: from California to Texas). If your move crosses state lines within the same commercial zone, or metropolitan area (for example: DC to Alexandria, VA), it is generally not considered an interstate move and a moving company may not need an "Active" license from FMCSA to perform this type of move. INTRAstate moves (within the same state or city) are regulated by state and local jurisdictions and licensing requirements vary according to locale.Authorized
for Interstate Moves
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Summarized Review of Stewart Moving & Storage
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
8.84/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Stewart Moving & Storage generally receives high praise for their service, characterized by professionalism, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, although there are rare instances of unsatisfactory feedback.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“couldn't have been more impressed with the service”
“My experience was great ”
“great team and good job overall”
2. Punctuality
8.25/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Stewart Moving & Storage generally receives high praise for timely arrivals and efficient service, although there are several instances of significant delays and scheduling issues mentioned by some customers.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“took all day instead of a few hours”
“got the job done on time”
“They arrived on time”
3. Affordability
4.98/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Stewart Moving & Storage has received mixed reviews with some customers appreciating fair pricing and excellent service for the price, while others have criticized the company for charging significantly more than quotes and offering poor value.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“charged $600 more than the original estimate”
“they offer fair pricing”
“implied experience not worth the cost”
4. Communication
7.91/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Stewart Moving & Storage receives predominantly positive feedback for their proactive and responsive engagement with customers, though there are some notable concerns regarding communication breakdowns on specific issues such as handling high-value items and scheduling.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“were great at communicating their progress”
“failed to communicate about high value items”
“was always checking in on me”
5. Stick to Prices
2.5/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Stewart Moving & Storage is generally criticized for not honoring original estimates, engaging in bait and switch tactics, and having issues with claim settlements, although there is a rare instance of minimal difference noted between the estimated and final costs.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“original estimate was not honored”
“bait and switch maneuvers, misquoting”
“offered $0.60 per pound for damage”
6. Speed
9.07/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Stewart Moving & Storage generally receives high praise for their quick and efficient service, despite a few reviews indicating instances of slower performance.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“packed and loaded things very quickly”
“pack and load took all day, very slow”
“Quick, Efficient”
7. Friendliness
9.37/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Stewart Moving & Storage generally receives high praise for their very friendly, courteous, and professional team, with an overwhelming majority of reports highlighting positive interactions, though there are a couple of isolated comments about unfriendly behavior.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“very friendly packers and movers”
“they are friendly”
“Charles and Burt were friendly and easy to talk to”
8. Will Hire Again
8.57/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Stewart Moving & Storage generally receives high praise for their services with a strong inclination among many customers to reuse and recommend their services, despite a few who would not opt for them again based on negative experiences.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“would hire again due to the best moving experience”
“I’d recommend”
“would not hire again at all”
9. Professionalism
8.88/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Stewart Moving & Storage generally receives high praise for their professional packers and movers, with the majority of customers finding the team efficient, accommodating, and a pleasure to work with, despite a few isolated reports of unprofessional behavior.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“very professional packers and movers”
“crew did not conduct themselves professionally”
“worked well during the loading process”
10. Conflict Handling
3/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Stewart Moving & Storage receives mixed feedback, where some customers praise their problem-solving attitude and efforts to go above and beyond, while a significant majority report dissatisfaction due to a perceived lack of accountability and failure to adequately address or compensate for damages and issues.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“offered to move items again happily”
“no attempt to fix damages or rebuild items”
“neither party will admit fault”
11. Precision & Care
7.63/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Stewart Moving & Storage generally receives high praise for their meticulous and respectful approach, though a handful of reviews indicate instances of damage and negligence.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“took excellent care of our family's household things”
“belongings were almost all damaged”
“Handled everything carefully”
Customer Insights
Local Move Duration: 5 hours from 5 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Charles, Burt | they made the loading process pleasant |
| Mark, Stewart | efficient, attentive, and kind during the move |
| Maurice | Maurice and his crew were amazing |
| James, June | were wonderful |
| George | George and his team provided outstanding service. |
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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830 Douglas Ave, Portsmouth, VA, 23707
(757) 393-2200
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