With almost twenty years of extensive moving experience, Scott’s goal to offer the Metro DC area the best move for the best price became a reality. Now that realization of good service is passed on to our customers. Our referrals are numerous; the fact that they are so frequent characterizes our outstanding work ethic.
The unique aspect of our company in that our men are athletic, ranging from football, rugby and baseball players to rowers and runners gives our movers an edge. We’ve even had a few Olympic athletes in our ranks. This level of athletism allows our men to complete the most demanding moving jobs quickly and safely, therefore saving you time and money. We strive for “a great move”.
Business highlights
34 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Packing, moving, & free delivery of packing materials.
They were very diligent, gave us tips to minimize the cost, were very fast (I've never before seen a mover jog back to the truck to fetch another load), and very careful with our possessions and our new walls. They came in under estimate. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again or recommend them.
Description of Work: Hired Great Scott to move a 2 bedroom apartment in Arlington to a house in Alexandria. After taking a detailed inventory over the phone of each room, they were able to provide an estimate without a visit. They packed one day and moved the next.
Rating Category
Rating 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
LINDA K.
06/2010
5.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
Called us to provide estimate right away - very courteous and professional; when calling back to schedule pick up and delivery, again very courteous and professional, and was able to schedule soon. Arrived on time, movers very professional, courteous and respectful of properties.
Description of Work: Move sofa from one upper Marlboro, MD address to another (ours).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Marjie G.
06/2010
5.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
It was the smoothest move I've had to date.
Description of Work: We hired Great Scott to move us from Takoma Park to Brentwood. They estimated that it would take between 3-4 hours (it took 3) for 2 movers (they sent 3) and cost about 600.00 (only 500). The movers were extremely fast and careful, just what you want in a moving crew.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
John K.
05/2010
5.0
moving companies, piano moving
+ 0 more
About a month before the move I called the office and spoke with Henry. He came to the house and did an estimate for us within a couple of days. On the phone and during the walk and estimate he offered advice, reassuarance, and helpful hints. A couple of days later after signing the contract he came to the house and delivered a large supply of boxes and other supplies. The day before the move a crew of 2 showed up exactly on time and packed up the kitchen, breakables, art work, and also did lot of staging work. On moving day a crew of 3 showed up, again right on time. Within 3-1/2 hours the truck was loaded and ready to go...including our baby grand piano. After a quick lunch we were all off to the new place. Another 3-1/2 hours and they were finished...including our baby grand put back together! Both days the guys were truly amazing...they simply did not stop working, and working hard! They obviously knew their business, and their teamwork was impressive. The move was from a house to a 1400 sq ft condo in an elevator building. There are still some boxes unpacked but so far I can say not a thing was broken, damaged, or lost. They took great care of the piano and the art work. This was our second move with them...the previous move was 17 years ago and it is good to see that they still are a caring, skilled, local company that was a pleasure to work with. Moving was a major stress, but Great Scott made it a whole bunch less stressful than it could have been. Their slogan is "a great move at a great price", and they really delivered! All together I have to say I could not have been happier!
Description of Work: Day 1: Packing of kitchen, breakables, art work, etc. Day 2: The move
Rating Category
Rating 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
Kevin J.
05/2010
5.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
Great Scott performed great yet again. Lee and his crew were prompt, fast, professional, respectful, and a pleasure to work with. They protected our furniture, wrapped valuable and breakable items, and otherwise were an A+. We are going to use them again and enthusiastically recommend them to anyone and everyone we know who is moving.
Description of Work: Great Scott moved us for the second time in 5 years, from our home to a condo while we renovate. They moved about 2/3 of our house, with the rest going into storage.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Lucy L.
05/2010
5.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
They did a great job. They were on time and they did the move a lot a faster than I thought they would. It only took them two and a half hours to move an entire one-bedroom apartment. They did all the work themselves, and didn't let me move a single box. I would definitely recommend them. When they were moving my delicate furniture items, they covered everything with fabric pads so that no damage would be done.
Description of Work: They performed my most recent move.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$455
Jordan M.
03/2010
5.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
These guys were just amazing. They showed up twenty minutes early and got right to work. Work hard and quickly. They were professional, courteous, and wanted to insure that our move went very smoothly. I could not be more pleased with our experience. I would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: These guys were the best movers I have ever used and this is coming from someone who grew up in the military and served in the military. So I am familiar with moving. They assisted us in our move from one townhouse (1500sqft) to another.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
Katherine F.
01/2010
5.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
I had used this company about 15 years ago to move into my townhome because they move pianos, so I decided use them again (after consulting Angie's list and deciding to cancel a prior choice due to poor ratings). They were punctual, there was one man--the driver--in charge, with two helpers. They quickly loaded the van, were willing to drop off one file cabinet at my home on the way to the new office, and then it only took about 40 mins. to unload the furniture and put it in my new office. No problems at all--very smooth. No damage. The only reason I might not use them again is that they had to drive from Hyattsville, MD, a 45-minute drive, and of course they had to charge for the driving time. So I paid for 1 and 1/2 hours of drive time. This was a very last-minute move, however, and they were able to accommodate me within a week, and as I said, I had used them before and liked them. Peace of mind was worth the reasonable cost!
Description of Work: Movers moved office furniture (2 file cabinets, 2 Barcelona chairs, 2 desk chairs, one 40X28 inch desk, 6 boxes of patient charts,small table, and 3 lamps from a small (14 foot by 12 foot) office in a medical suite--to another small office about 20 mins. away.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$390
Chris W.
12/2009
5.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
A+'s across the board! We contacted Great Scott via e-mail based on a recommendation from a friend, they responded quickly and gave us a confirmed booking. They showed up right on time the morning of our move, with two strong, friendly and professional guys. They were SHOCKINGLY fast (which is nice, since they were working by the hour). They were hard-working, and had good common sense (i.e., we didn't have to babysit them). They wrapped everything well for transit, and nothing was damaged in the move. I would use them again in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: Moving a 1br apartment and a portable moving cube with contents of a 2br house into a Capitol Hill row house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$650
Kathryn L.
11/2009
5.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
I called, received an estimate over the phone of $1000 for a 5-6 hour move from the condo to the house. They answered the phone right away, were able to schedule a move within a week, showed up on time, and were incredibly efficient. They were very careful with our things. I was very impressed.
Description of Work: Great Scott moved my husband and myself from our two bedroom condo to a three bedroom house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$850
Bruce J.
10/2009
5.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
The whole move couldn't have gone more smoothly. Scott called to offer to come to the office to provide an estimate. However, based on my description of what services were needed, he was able to come up with an estimate over the phone. After speaking with several other movers, some of whose bids came in much higher, we opted to go with Great Scott. Right from the start I was impressed with the company's good, friendly customer service. They'd also come highly recommended on Angie's List and other online review sites. After making the decision, I had another conversation, this time with Henry, who was also very professional and easy to work with. We arranged a suitable date without a hitch. On the day of the move, the movers, Brandon and Steve, arrived a few minutes early. The move itself was considerably faster than predicted. The movers were efficient and professional. It took only a bit over and hour for them to complete the job. We were impressed with the care shown each of the items that were moved. And our total bill was lower than the $375-$500 estimate. (One mover had said the charge would be based on a 5-hour minimum time frame and a 3-man crew, for a total of $750 plus materials!) I would happily work with this company again.
Description of Work: This was a move out of an office space that my partner and I had rented in a 10-story office building. The move involved disassembling a large maple hutch/credenza and a desk with a glass top. The wall unit and another larger, much heavier maple desk, plus a filing cabinet and some chairs, were moved by elevator to another office space located within the building. The smaller desk, a heavy vertical filing cabinet, a printer, and a dozen boxes of books and files were moved to another location, several blocks away.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$280
Trista W.
09/2009
5.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
Scott and his crew did a terrific job loading everything and transporting the items to our new house. There were several items that didn't fit, and they stored those items in the shed. Unfortunately our dryer didn't fit into the new house, and the old washer and dryer couldn't be removed, but the guys tried everything to make them fit. They were professional, nice, and easy to work with. One thing to note is that Scott doesn't accept credit cards, in order to keep costs down. Be ready with a check.
Description of Work: Loaded moving truck with furniture and washer and dryer. Also disconnected and reconnected washer and dryer. Transported items to new address. Unloaded furniture and set in desired locations in new house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Beth E.
08/2009
5.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
It was truly the hottest day of the year but the crew was always pleasant and helpful. We helped with a lot of the carrying too just to make it go faster but still we had to make two trips.
Description of Work: Moving our 2 bedroom apartment one mile to a house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,618
Delmar R.
06/2009
5.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
They did a great job. I was very happy with it!
Description of Work: They moved me from Silver Spring to Rockville.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$260
Jim D.
04/2009
5.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
We originally called Titan Movers per their ranking on Angie's List. But the were booked and recommended Great Scott. Alex took our information and told us the guy s would be thhere by 1pm. They actually arrived at 12:30, which worked even better. They introduced themselves and went straight to work, asking questions when needed, but never stopping or loitering, like a lot of other movers I've used. The entire move went incredibly smoothly at every stop and stop of the way. I was quote a price of $500 (4 hours at $125 per) and that's exactly what it was. I have nothing but good things to say about these guys. They were great.
Description of Work: They moved my one bedroom apartment in Penn Quarter, then went to my girlfriend's apartment on Capitol Hill and picked up her stuff, then brought everything up to our new place over by the Nationals new stadium.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Kenneth R.
01/2009
5.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
The guys came over the day before our scheduled move to pack us up. Everything was packed very professionally. The next day the moving crew came over early to start loading us up. It was a full day job and I was amazed that they got everything moved in and set up all in one day. A couple of misc. items were left at the house so our crew radioed in to another crew that had already finished their job and were kind enough to meet me back at the old house to get the few other remaining items. These guys are great!
Description of Work: We contacted several companies to get an estimate to move houses in the DC area. Great Scott was the most competitively priced,the most responsive and very re-assuring during what was a very stressful time for us.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Francis B.
01/2009
5.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
I found this company on Angie's List. They did a great job and like everyone else described, they really hustle. They showed up at 8AM and by 2PM we were moved in to our new place. We did all the packing but they moved everything and they were very professional. No damage and no problems!! I recommend this small company with great service!!
Description of Work: Move a 1 bedroom apartment in Bethesda to downtown Baltimore. We lived there for a long time so we had lots of stuff.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Ashley V.
10/2008
5.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
It went very well. Henry answered the phone when we called to get an estimate and was very responsive. The movers themselves on the day of the move were nearly an hour late getting to us, but they were fighting traffic and kept us apprised. They were very careful, REALLY HUSTLED (literally running up and down the stairs with boxes and back and forth to their truck) and ultimately came in under the time estimated and, thus, under the price estimated. I would definitely used them again. They charge more per hour than a number of the quotes I received over the internet, but I have the sneaking suspicion that the internet quotes wouldn't have turned out to be accurate.
Description of Work: Great Scot Movers moved our three bedroom townhouse from the Baltimore area to the DC area.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Joe C.
10/2008
5.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
The three man crew was 45 minutes late showing up, but they more than made up for it in hustle. In fact, at times, they appeared to be literally running to pick up more boxes and furniture. At the same time, they handled all of our belongings with great care. They expertly packed and transported three glass top tables and several valuable antique chests and everything arrived in perfect shape. The crew was polite, cheerful and eager to serve our every need.
Description of Work: After researching the Angie's List and Better Business Bureau websites, I interviewed four movers (all visited my apartment) and finally chose Great Scott to move our one bedroom apartment to an equivalent space about a mile away. The estimates were all about the same so I think the price was fair. The experience was great and the service excellent.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,295
Llenda J.
09/2008
4.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
They did a fine job moving. My only concern is that the dispatcher didn't have the information that I gave the company when I made the initial call. It was okay because I called to confirm everything before I made the move, but if I hadn't it would have been a problem. But their service was very good.
Description of Work: They helped me move.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Sue R.
08/2008
5.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
They did two whole truck fulls in one day simultaneously. They will pack for you or you can pack yourself to save money. When they left that night the entire house was put together. They didn't just leave things lying around. They didn't break or damage anything in the move.
Description of Work: They moved our house from Kensington to Bethesda.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
JENNIFER J.
08/2008
1.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
Their lousing packing damaged our furniture. They refused to pay for it, despite photographic evidence showing they failed even to use the furniture pads we provided.
Description of Work: Moving.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
$900
Response from Great Scott Moving
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Christopher M.
08/2008
5.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
The guys arrived about ten minutes early, and set to work right away. All were very polite and professional, and I didn't hear a single grumble.They worked faster than we thought they would. The load-up only took about 3 hours, and the unload only about two hours. Nothing was broken or significantly damaged. Only two wall gouges total. Not bad. These guys worked hard the whole day, and were worth every cent. They know their business, and had no trouble moving difficult and heavy pieces through VERY difficult spaces. The only downer was that they did not have a screwdriver, and I had to drive over to the new home to get one so that they could disassemble a desk. Strange, but true. The price was about $150 over the original estimate, but we also had about 10-20 more boxes than anticipated. I would use them again anytime!
Description of Work: They moved me from a 1700 sq foot duplex condo, one level below street level, to a 2000 sq foot 3 BR duplex condo 2-3 levels above the street. We have a lot of heavy furniture, as well as 40-50 boxes.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Cheryl Z.
08/2008
5.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
I found this company on Angie's List and called to get an estimate. The company promptly scheduled an appointment to walk through the house to give me an estimate. The representative showed up promptly and provided a written estimate. He also suggested ways that we could save money on packing, which we appreciated. On the day scheduled for packing, the three guys promised showed up on time and immediately went to work. They diligently and carefully packed everything in the house. The next day, four guys (as promised) and two trucks arrived on time to begin the move. They worked diligently and were very careful with our belongings. Earl and Sonny were there both days and they were wonderful. They are very good at what they do and have positive attitudes. The other guys were also very good and pleasant to work with. When we arrived with all the belongings at the new house, the movers set about quickly bringing in our belongings and placing them where I directed. They also set up the beds and placed the furniture exactly where I directed even when that meant moving the furniture because I changed my mind. In addition, they moved appliances from one house to the other as I requested. The cost for the move came in very close to the estimate, which was much lower than the other three estimates that I received. I would highly recommend this company to anyone moving. The packers and movers were professional and very pleasant to work with. I can't praise this company enough.
Description of Work: The company packed and moved a four-bedroom house to a larger home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,800
Greg P.
08/2008
5.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
It went very well. They came to make an estimate, which turned out to be pretty accurate. The first of the two moves was right on, the second was a bit high, so we ended up spending a bit less than thought. When we called just a few days before the second move they agreed to drop off a load of boxes for us within just a day or two. The crews arrived right on time both days. Work was performed very swiftly, with no dawdling, whining or poor attitude. The crew seemed to be enjoying themselves, laughing as they worked, which I thought was nice. The entryway at the new house was very awkward, but they managed it without complaint.
Description of Work: Moved entire contents of a single family home in NW DC to a single family home in Bethesda, MD. I needed to split the move into two parts so we could stage our old house for sale.
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FAQ
Great Scott Moving is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Great Scott Moving accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Great Scott Moving offers free project estimates.
No, Great Scott Moving does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Great Scott Moving does not offer a senior discount.
No, Great Scott Moving does not offer emergency services.
No, Great Scott Moving does not offer warranties.
Great Scott Moving offers the following services: Packing, moving, & free delivery of packing materials.