The professionals at Moving Forward understand that downsizing and moving are some of the most challenging things about aging. That is why they provide expert senior move management services to ease the transition. This compassionate team will take care of every detail, from decluttering and packing to moving day logistics and settling in. They will plan, coordinate, and organize your move, respectfully sort your items, and even help you sell your home faster. Because Moving Forward’s services are affordable and customizable, this company can accommodate any budget or lifestyle. It has performed over 1,100 moves since opening its doors in 2014, making it an authority in the movers in Madison, WI community. This mover offers free virtual consultations, so you can get started on your move to that dream retirement home without ever lifting a finger. Moving Forward has locations in Cottage Grove, WI and Scottsdale, AZ.
Moving Forward
Ranked Top 10 Best Movers in Madison, WI
About Moving Forward
Additional Cities Served: Janesville, Sun Prairie, Fitchburg, South Milwaukee, Middleton, Fox Crossing, HartfordShow More >
Moving Services
- Decluttering
- Moving day
- Settling in
- Keep, toss, sell, or donate
- Ship heirlooms to family + sell precious pieces
- Develop "age in place" plan
- Sell your home faster
- Arrange home repairs
- Work with realtors
- Dreading the packing process
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.Not Authorized
for Interstate Moves
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Summarized Review of Moving Forward
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
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Moving Forward is highly praised for its exceptional service, professionalism, and efficiency, consistently providing customers with overwhelmingly positive and satisfying moving experiences.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Smart Moves provided a great work.”
“Moving Forward is an awesome team”
“Our family was very impressed with the service”
2. Punctuality
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Moving Forward consistently receives high praise for their timeliness, prompt management, reliable service, quick responses to changes, efficiency, and their staff's ability to meet tight deadlines.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they bailed me out with only 4 days notice.”
“Moving Forward was timely”
“mgt. was prompt”
3. Affordability
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Moving Forward is highly praised for its cost-effective solutions, reasonable rates, and providing value that customers feel is well worth the money spent.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“recommended cost effective solutions.”
“worked to keep the costs within our budget”
“liked the ala carte pricing”
4. Communication
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Moving Forward consistently excels, as evidenced by numerous positive accounts of their effective, responsive, and professional interactions with clients throughout all stages of their service process.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“effective communication about solutions.”
“communicated with me several times”
“responsive professionals at Moving Forward”
5. Stick to Prices
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Moving Forward generally maintains the prices they quote, with most clients affirming no issues and praising their cost-effective advice and near-perfect estimates, although there was an instance of a client being redirected to another company.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“no price issues mentioned, gave cost-effective advice.”
“matching the estimate we were given”
“passed me along to another company”
6. Speed
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Moving Forward is highly praised for their fast, efficient, and hard-working service, with customers noting the quick completion of packing, unpacking, and overall moving tasks.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“everything was unpacked by the end of the day”
“worked fast and efficiently”
“efficient and hard-working”
7. Friendliness
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Moving Forward is consistently praised for their kind, helpful, and respectful team, who are often described as delightful, hard-working, and patient, creating an overwhelmingly positive experience for their clients.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“how kind and efficient and hard-working your teams were”
“Everyone is so kind and helpful”
“Amazing folks especially Michell A.”
8. Will Hire Again
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Moving Forward is overwhelmingly praised for their service with customers expressing a strong inclination to rehire and recommend the company, although there are a small number of dissatisfactions concerning payment issues.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“would recommend them for their integrity.”
“would recommend Moving Forward for moves”
“would emphatically hire again”
9. Professionalism
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Moving Forward is consistently praised for their efficiency, courteousness, and exemplary work ethic, with numerous commendations for their organized, hard-working, and respectful team members who display high levels of knowledge and compassion in their moving services.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“professional and efficient”
“Every staff member was professional”
“team was professional in setup and managing the move”
10. Conflict Handling
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Moving Forward demonstrates exceptional commitment and care by quickly addressing issues like refunds, attending to final details, ensuring customer satisfaction through personal attention, and assisting with post-move tasks including selling excess furniture and sorting items.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“My refund appeared quickly”
“attending to final details after the move”
“hung pictures and the spice rack carefully”
11. Precision & Care
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Moving Forward has received high praise for being respectful, responsible, and diligent in their careful handling of clients' possessions, though one instance of concern was noted regarding unapproved disposal of items.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“respectful of belongings”
“responsible and caring with items”
“staff were caring, supportive”
Great Crew Members
| Michell A | Michell A was especially helpful |
| Kathy, Michelle | Kathy gave great suggestions, Michelle made our house a home |
| Marianne, Zach | Marianne and Zach were A+ during the move |
| Michelle | depended on her for good advice and help |
| Michelle | Michelle had impressive professionalism and problem solving skills. |
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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