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Gentle Giant Moving Co

Moving Companies, Hauling, Storage

About us

Gentle Giant Moving Company is an award winning moving company with more than 30 years of experience offering the highest quality moving, storage facilities, and packing for moving. Gentle Giant Moving Company prides itself on being a different kind of moving company. We believe that it is the quality of our people that makes us stand apart from the rest. Whether providing local or long distance moving service, storage facilities, or any number of specialty moving services, we not only strive for satisfaction, but to create "customers for life." Customers expect a job well done when they contract with a high end moving company, so we provide the highest quality moving service in the industry, guaranteed. Additional Locations: Washington DC- (202) 758-0213, Lorton VA - (703) 372-2589, Seattle WA - (206) 213-0426, San Francisco CA - (415) 912-6592. Additional DBAs - Gentle Giant Moving & Storage, Box Xpress & Gentle Giant Restoration and Conservation.

Business highlights

44 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Local, Long Distance, & International Moving Company

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.980 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
3%
3
3%
2
0%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.6
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 80 reviews

Nancy K.
10/2021
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
It went very well, they were very professional, on time, they did a wonderful job in packing things up and very respectful.
Description of Work: Moving
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Beth B.
08/2018
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
The Gentle Giant team was professional, courteous and careful with my belongings from start to finish. A crew met my parents at the storage unit in Mass., cataloged each box and item, ensured everything was properly sealed and/or protected and packed the items into the truck for shipping. My dad, who is extremely hard to please, called to let me know how impressed he was with them. The DC crew that delivered my stuff was equally impressive. Not a single item or wall was damaged, and they provided solutions to moving large items through tight spaces (like sawing queen box springs to fold in half and get upstairs, then securing them after in place). The crew of three moved my 3-bedroom house in a matter of a few hours. I’d hire them again, for sure!
Description of Work: Moved the contents of a storage unit in Massachusetts to my new home in DC.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Gentle Giant Moving Co
Hi, Thank you so much for providing this terrific feedback. We greatly appreciate you recommending Gentle Giant. It means so much to us to be recognized by our customers and we really appreciate you taking the time to write this fantastic review! We look forward to working with you again.

Mark C.
07/2017
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
It was great! First, my wife called to schedule and spoke with David, who explained in detail how the process worked and what charges would be involved after asking for extensive detail on the quantity and size of items to be moved. We were quoted a range of prices (depending on the number of hours of labor ultimately needed) from $588 and $888. The time is billed from the time they leave their facility until the time they arrive back there, which would be about half an hour each way for our location. It took a day or two to decide for certain on the exact day and time to schedule, and we ultimately scheduled for 7:00AM on a Monday morning. He told us they would leave between 7:00AM and 7:30AM. They gave us a call when they left at 7:15AM and arrived about half an hour later. Upon arrival, they managed to get the extremely large truck backed up into our driveway--we were impressed. Andre and Kyle were very professional, friendly, and amazingly strong and speedy. Andre made sure to clearly explain everything that we were going to be billed for and all the releases and approvals we were signing. The two of them easily moved boxes we could barely lift, and carefully padded and moved all of the furniture onto the truck, even items we had not anticipated in our initial quote. The packing process took a little over an hour, which was quite a bit faster than we had imagined would be possible given the number of boxes and the amount of furniture that we asked them to move. They left our house first, and we followed after them a minute or two later. By the time we pulled up at the new apartment, they were already parked in the spots we had reserved for the morning and had prepared to unload. They unloaded everything and asked where each item needed to go in advance and then again as each item was actually brought in, just in case we'd changed our minds. They were extremely quick, professional, and careful with everything. Andre even offered to assemble a table for us that we had disassembled prior to their arrival! The unpacking process took about an hour, and that includes the time Andre spent helping assemble the table. At the end, as Kyle packed up the truck, Andre, again, very clearly explained what we would be charged and why. We were billed for 3.5 hours plus tape, mattress cover, and fuel, which as noted elsewhere, added up to about $630, at the low end of the estimate range. We still can't believe how fast they were, particularly given that it was a hot, humid, and sunny morning. If we had done the move ourselves, we would probably still be trying to finish. And, as previously noted, David, Andre, and Kyle were all outstanding and a joy to work with. Should we have reason to move again, we will definitely be hiring Gentle Giants. Thank you guys so much!
Description of Work: My sister-in-law was moving out to a new apartment about 10-15 minutes away. The last several times we had moved, we had done it ourselves, but this time we decided to hire movers. They needed to provide a vehicle, they would load up the truck with the contents of her bedroom and most of the living room (we packed our own boxes), and then get the things into the new apartment. This included moving a love seat, recliner, several bookshelves, bed (including frame with metal headboard/footboard), TV, and many boxes.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$630

Andrew D.
06/2017
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
After calling several moving companies with no Saturday appointments available, Gentle Giants squeezed us in for our move. We had 3 movers and they did a great job. Nothing was broken, nothing was damaged. They worked hard the whole time and were willing to help assemble and arrange furniture to our preference.
Description of Work: In state move

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Marina S.
07/2016
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Excellent !!! These guys did a great job moving us. They came on time, worked hard and efficient. They reassembled all our furniture back in a new house. But what is the most important, they honored their price quote which said "Do not exceed" certain amount. Their price was also very reasonable compared to other moving companies. We had very smooth move. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: They moved us from one house to another.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

tracey D.
08/2015
3.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
for the little bit of items and the short distance, I thought $800 was TOO expensive!! However, he was responsive and gave the high priced estimate in a day.
Description of Work: No work was performed, but I was disturbed by how expensive the estimate was. For one room to be moved from storage (everything is already boxed/tarped/wrapped and the distance was 11 miles, I thought $800 was a bit too expensive. And there were only two heavy items (china cabinet/dismantled). They also required a deposit, which I don't think companies should ask for prior to delivering their services. I've had a company rip me off, take the deposit, not do the work and is now nowhere to be found. That's a practice that should be changed. When you show up and do the work, you get paid.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0

$800

Robert E.
04/2015
5.0
hauling services, moving companies
  + 0 more
Outstanding service, real value! If I had to rate Gentle Giant Moving on a scale of 1 to 10, I would give them One Hundred! They are by far the best mover I have ever used, and I have had to use many. Recently I had to close down and move one of my offices, and move the contents to three separate locations, including one 60 miles away and two in the metropolitan area. In planning for the move, I discussed the total picture and we agreed to do this operation in three separate moves. 1. They were extremely easy to work with in setting up the moves. 2. They showed up on time and always kept me informed by cell phone when and where they were. 3. The moving teams were friendly and extremely professional. 4. They protected everything extremely well, wrapping the furniture and art work, and also protecting the walls and woodwork, as well as a new floor (by putting down special padding). 5. They were fast and efficient, but never rushed ? they were cautious and treated all the items being moved carefully. They paid close attention to instructions. 6. They even dropped off a load of excess furniture and other items for me at a local charity and obtained a receipt for me. 7. Not a single item was damaged or misplaced, and no walls, woodwork or other features were damaged at all. Perfect! In short, they made this whole project as painless as possible. Their charges were extremely fair and reasonable. If I ever had to move again, I would hire Gentle Giant again without question. I would recommend them without any reservation.
Description of Work: They moved my office to 3 separate locations.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200

Michael K.
01/2015
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Once again, I had a great experience with Gentle Giant. This is the fifth or sixth time that I have used the company for various move-related tasks, and each time, the overall experience has been nothing but positive. The Gentle Giant teams are always prompt, courteous, reliable, and they truly know their craft and are very skilled and careful in accomplishing their client's objectives. This time around, I needed for the team to hoist two large and heavy pieces of furniture up into my loft home office, all while navigating a narrow and tricky spiral staircase to get up there. Yes, they had the necessary physical manpower to do the job, but once again, the team was very careful to avoid doing any damage either to the furniture of my condo, and they were very resourceful in finding the best way forward, and then executing it skillfully. I've probably now encountered 10 or 12 different Gentle Giant employees during my several experiences with the company, and without exception, they have all been pleasant, conscientious and capable. That speaks well of Gentle Giant's hiring and training practices. I will definitely call them again when the need arises.
Description of Work: Moved furniture up to a loft office via a spiral staircase.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Paul L.
01/2015
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Effortlessly. Professional, competent, confident, well-prepared, punctual, knowledgeable packers and movers. The agent always returned phone calls and email. Well done all around.
Description of Work: Packed and moved household for job relocation. This was just about a stress-free move. Top notch from the beginning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Deborah B.
12/2014
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Much better than expected. They did an excellent job. No damage to house or furniture.
Description of Work: Moved large household items

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

Amiee A.
09/2014
3.0
hauling services, moving companies
  + 0 more
I have 2 moves with Gentle Giant in the last few months, one of which went extremely well and one which has been a total headache. I'm not sure I would use or recommend Gentle Giant again at this point. The first move was a pick up of furniture to be moved into Gentle Giant storage. The move estimate process was relatively easy and set up quickly. The guys who actually moved our things were polite and professional. The move estimate was near exactly what was charged at the end of the move. With the second move, the labor cost more per hour for fewer movers compared to the first. The total number of labor hours billed was much more than estimated (resulting in a much higher overall payment), despite the actual volume of items moved into storage being the same as what was estimated. Once the items were in storage, vague invoices arrived without shipment numbers and for totals that I could not reconcile because it simply said 'vault storage' and didn't indicate how many vaults I was being charged for. Several phone calls to Gentle Giant helped clarify that both my shipments had been wrapped into one invoice, which was again unclear because there is no detail on the invoice. Separately, I've been charged for another month of storage without having received an invoice. I cringe at the expense (and billing issues) of having to use Gentle Giant to take our things out of their storage. We'll likely use another company.
Description of Work: Picked up and moved furniture and boxes from a studio apartment and a 2 bedroom apartment into Gentle Giant storage

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

$2,000

Michael K.
09/2014
5.0
hauling services, moving companies
  + 0 more
This was my third time using Gentle Giant for smaller move-related purposes, and once again, it was a 100% positive experience working with them. Like the moving teams from Gentle Giant who had moved furniture for me in the past, the two guys sent this time were punctual, pleasant, fit and thus worked fast, careful, and communicated very well. They were knowledgable and professional. I highly recommend Gentle Giant, and already have plans to call on them again in the near future to move some furniture.
Description of Work: The team packed various large and/or fragile items for me and provided some packing materials and advice.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Phillip D.
06/2014
4.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
The service went fine. I was a little surprised because they had told me that they would be there between 1 and 4, and they called me at 1:45 and told me they would be there at 2:30, but they were there 15 minutes late. I figured the job would be about 2 hours, and when we finished it was 5pm. I got charged for 3 and half hours, and I didn't realize that part of the charge. Part of the charge was from the warehouse to the house. Even though the job was 2hours and 15 minutes, the 3 and half hours was travel to and from the warehouse. I don't know if that is normal in the moving industry, but I was in a bind to get the job done quickly, so I didn't have time to shop around. The guys who worked, they worked hard, I was pleased with what they did, but I was disappointed because I didn't anticipate that an hour and half would be nonwork charge. I would recommend them, but I think anybody who goes in, needs to know what exactly they are paying for. I had planned the move on Saturday, and I pulled my back on Wednesday, so I couldn't do anything. I called them on Friday, and so they were responsive. They did a good job, they were quick, and right on top of things.
Description of Work: I used Gentle Giant Moving Company yesterday.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$417

Gwen M.
03/2014
5.0
hauling services, moving companies
  + 0 more
Outstanding service. Arrived a few minutes early and quickly assessed and got to work. Very professional and energetic and willing to go the extra step. Nothing seemed overly complicated or risky despite drizzling rain and windy conditions. All pieces padded and wrapped securely. Smoothest move I've ever made.
Description of Work: Moved major pieces of furniture from 3-story end unit townhome in Old Town Virgina to Annapolis, MD using 3 men and one truck over total of 9.75 hours.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,750

Sarah C.
12/2013
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
My husband and I ADORE Gentle Giant. They were incredible. The movers were so friendly, nice, and helpful and they packed our items with professionalism and care. They were prompt, communicative and efficient. All contact with the main office of Gentle Giant was also very prompt and as helpful as possible. They adapted quickly to our changing move plans and made everything easy. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Gentle Giant. I would recommend them to anyone and can't wait to use them again.
Description of Work: Gentle Giant packed and moved us from our house into a storage facility and then from the storage facility into our new house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

David C.
11/2013
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They did a great job! I liked them very much. They were very fast and very efficient.
Description of Work: They moved me from Washington D.C. to Gulf Breeze. They used 3 guys to load the truck and 2 guys to unload.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Alexandria A.
09/2013
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
The experience was great from start to finish. They have a very organized system where someone gives you a through quote upfront and then you get a follow up call from a scheduler to make sure everything is ready for your move.On the day of the move they arrived when they said they would and actually had one more person than promised. They were very dilligent in carefully wrapping up items that were delicate and packed the truck quickly. The entire move went much faster than we had anticipated which was nice. This the second time we have used them and both times has been great.
Description of Work: Moved us from 3 bedroom Townhome to our new Single family home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

Anna N.
08/2013
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
It was fabulous - the crew was professional, friendly, (funny), efficient and quick. It took three days to pack up my childhood home and I was there for the whole move. The workers were amazing lifting very heavy objects, handling everything with care and respect. This could have been a very challenging move but they made it painfree. From the initial walk through to the occassional phone calls and emails (to check in), to the last day of packing, everything was efficient and high quality. I will be recommending this company to everyone I know who might have a long (across states) move.
Description of Work: Packed and moved the contents of my parents house to four different locations.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$22,000

John A.
08/2013
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They arrived on time and worked quickly. It was a really hot day so I was glad we hired movers. We couldn't move into the new place until 1:00 and I had expressed that clearly to the person that set up the move. They did an excellent job of wrapping the furniture in pads. The move into the high rise went extremely smooth. They set up all of the furniture how we wanted it. I was very happy with the move. The only thing I would have done differently would be not to pay extra insurance. It was about $80 and was not necessary for my daughters things.
Description of Work: Moved items equalling a one bedroom apartment from various floors of my 4 story house to my daughters new apartment in a high rise. We had done the packing but they disassembled and re assembled the bed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Dana P.
08/2013
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
This is the second time we have used gentle Giant and we have been extremely pleased with the service we received. The quotes were very close and the movers literally ran the entire time. They were polite, professional and fast. We will be using them when we move in September.
Description of Work: Gentle Giant moved our boxes and furniture to our new home and a storage facility.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400

Regina J.
07/2013
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
The price quoted to me was the price I paid. The movers were professional, courteous, and offered suggestions and extra help. We had some very heavy furniture pieces and they had no problem with the stairs. I would definitely use them again and recommend them.
Description of Work: This was a local move from a multistory home near Ft. Belvoir to another multistory home in Alexandria, VA. The team of 4 workers arrived on time, assessed the situation and began work. This was one of the hardest working crews I have seen. I had numerous moves during my 20+ year military career, and I would rate them as outstanding. They worked very well as a team and took no breaks except for lunch. Furniture was wrapped carefully and there was no damage to the furniture or homes.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900

Elizabeth K.
07/2013
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
We had a fabulous experience with Gentle Giant. They were very responsive. They called us a few days before the move to ensure that everything was in order and showed up on time on the day of the move. They sent 3 movers who worked hard the entire day even in the sweltering heat. None of our furniture was damaged. They took considerable care with our furniture by wrapping it with moving blankets and taking it apart when necessary. Gentle Giant was a bit more expensive than other companies we called but well worth the additional cost. (I gave them an "A" for price because I think the high quality warrants the higher price). I highly recommend them and will definitely use them again!
Description of Work: Gentle Giant moved us from a 2 bedroom apartment to a 2 bedroom townhouse.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Christopher F.
05/2013
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Gentle Giant is bar none the best and most professional moving company I have ever used. The crew was hard-working, friendy, and fast. I will never use another moving company again.
Description of Work: Moved my family into a new house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

Anna P.
05/2013
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Although the guys came later than our window, but they sure made up for it in their work. Upon getting out of the truck, they introduced themselves and shook hands with those on site. They were extremely hard working. The large marble piece was tough to navigate. They did a fabulous job. Despite how hard they were working, they continued to be kind and professional. I would recommend them to family and friends - as well as use them again myself. It is worth mentioning - the gentleman on the phone that took my reservation, Dave Kennedy, was very helpful. While we were trying to figure things out, he was available to answer questions, or got back to me within the hour. Very impressed from start to finish!!
Description of Work: This was a wonderful experience. We hired the Gentle Giant Moving Company to move a bakers table that had a butcher block side and a marble side. It needed to be taken apart at a bakery, loaded, and reassembled in our home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

$631.22

JIM S.
03/2013
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
It went great. They weren't even phased by the fact we needed things moved to various locations. They had no problems and they moved us into a mult-story house, carrying several things up and down the stairs, leaving no damage on any wall. They were absolutely amazing.
Description of Work: They moved us out of our house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Contact information

5782 2nd St NE, Washington, DC 20011

http://www.gentlegiant.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Moving Companies,
Hauling,
Storage

FAQ

Gentle Giant Moving Co is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Gentle Giant Moving Co accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Gentle Giant Moving Co offers free project estimates.
Yes, Gentle Giant Moving Co offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Gentle Giant Moving Co does not offer a senior discount.
No, Gentle Giant Moving Co does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Gentle Giant Moving Co offers warranties.
Gentle Giant Moving Co offers the following services: Local, Long Distance, & International Moving Company

Contact information

5782 2nd St NE, Washington, DC 20011

http://www.gentlegiant.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM