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Moving Ahead Services LLC

Moving Companies, Piano Movers, Storage

About us

Trust your move to the experts! Award winning moving services, fully licensed and insured. Local and long distance, home and office, storage and beyond. A+ Rated Angie's List Super Service Award Winning Movers. We are accredited with the Ohio BBB and Super Service Award winners for Angie's list 2009-2018. Family owned & operated business, Veteran founded and owned. WE HANDLE ALL YOUR MOVING NEEDS. We also provide professional packing services and supplies, housecleaning services, storage, junk removal and more. Call today for a free estimate!

Business highlights

22 years of trusted experience
Veteran Owned & Operated
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Residential & commercial moving service anywhere in the continental United States. Full service, packing/unpacking, labor only to load or unload, rental truck driving services, storage service, new & used supply program, box & trash removal.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10% off

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8541 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
7%
3
2%
2
1%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.8
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 401-425 of 541 reviews

TAKAKO N.
01/2013
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
We packed almost everything in boxes except bulky items ahead of times. The movers came on time and started to move stuff swiftly. They handled everything carefully and protected some of them with blankets in the truck. Everything was packed nicely and efficiently in the truck and both moving out and moving in were very smooth and quick. We liked them so much so we used the same company again when we moved out the apartment and then relocated into another one year later. Again, they did an excellent job!
Description of Work: Moving one apartment to another in the same town.

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
$350

Lynda G.
01/2013
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
it was a stress free experience. The movers were on time, very capable and efficient. A grandfather clock and bedroom set were involved and they were knowledgeable and everything went great. I had paid for 3 hours and they accomplished the move within that time.
Description of Work: Move furniture from one location to another
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$249

Andrea M.
01/2013
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
ordered boxes, delivered, forgot to give us one bar that goes to a wardrobe box, caught them before they left neighborhood and they returned and dropped it off. All good!
Description of Work: Delivery of boxes purchased from them.

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
$50

Chris O.
12/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Last minute my moving help unloading my moving van from my out of town of move due to injuries and sickness. I called Moving Ahead Services and they were able to schedule some unloading help the very next day and on a weekend. The guys showed up early and had my trailer and truck unloaded quickly. Very professional and efficient and offered advice on other services in the area. Would definitely recommend and use again!
Description of Work: Unloading services

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
$249

Deborah G.
12/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They were on time and did not waste time as they worked. Even though it was hot and I had pitchers of ice water ready for them, they would stop long enough for a quick drink then right back to work. Both groups of young men were very professional, worked quickly but carefully. They talked with us and joked some but all the while they were busy. Any request I had, they completed with care and good humor the whole time. They definitely made a big job much easier for me. They showed the same care of my things as they would have if it were their things they were moving. I felt very comfortable around them as they were all business but still every inch gentlemen. I would hire them again in a minute but I hope I don't have to move again.
Description of Work: the first group of movers came in, looked the house over as I explained what went to storage and what stayed there. They also moved some bulky furniture to my garage in preparation for a yard sale. They made it look so easy! After loading the truck they followed me to the storage unit and unloaded and placed things to best utilize the space and also leaving aisles in case I needed to get something out. The second group came a few weeks later and moved the remaining things from the old house and storage unit to my new house. In both cases I had packed most of my things but they still padded furniture and protected the breakables.

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

Debra Kay L.
12/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They were prompt, efficient, accommodating, pleasant and professional. It was an excellent experience.
Description of Work: They moved furniture, boxes and misc. items from my hold home to my new home. The stairs in the old home were tricky and these gentlemen have a "we can handle that" attitude and then they did what they said they would do. They made it clear that they would arrange things to my liking in my new home and they did!

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

Chad Z.
12/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Our two movers did an excellent job. They were courteous, professional, and efficient with time. I have moved many times, and I have never seen movers take such good care of our belongings. Our new home was only about 1 mile from our apartment, but every precaution was taken to make sure nothing was damaged or scratched (and it worked). We had no items broken, scratched, damaged, etc. Our furniture was wrapped, padded, and transported with exceptional care. We used the 3-hour deal promoted on Angie's list (excellent price!), and after everything was moved from our apartment, there was still enough time to go to our storage facility and get all our belongings out of storage move to our house. The movers were very willing to help move our belongings from storage as well. This was definitely the best moving experience we had, and I would highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: They moved our furniture from our apartment and storage building to our new 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
$250

Raymond S.
12/2012
5.0
moving companies, piano moving
  + 0 more
When I called, they were able to give me quote over the phone immediately and were able to schedule the move. The quote was based on a time and materials basis, so I had no fixed estimate for the move. WIth the Angies List coupon that was avaialble, the final cost was comporable toother estimates that we had received. The crew showed up on time and completed the move in about 5 hours. They were able to handle the large, extremely heavy furntiure without any damage to the house, condo or furniture. When necessary, they removed hand rails and reinstalled them with no damage. The crew was extrememly professional, courteous and respectiful throughout the move. When they were done, they made sure that they had cleaned up anything that they had used, oincluding the ptorectivesheeting they had put down.
Description of Work: The moved furniture, previously packed boxes and a piano from our old house to the condominium that were moving into. Included in the move were several large, heavy pieces of furniture, including a 700 pound armour. Before moving furniture in to the cond, the laid down protective sheeting over the high traffic carpeted areas.

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
$1,025

BOB C.
12/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They did a great job. Everyone was very professional, careful with our stuff and worked very quickly. All our furniture, china etc arrived in good shape.
Description of Work: The company packed up the house and separated it into 4 shipments. They moved some to local storage and to a local address. They loaded the rest onto 2 trucks for delivery to other cities.

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
$2,000

Steve B.
12/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
I was all set to move with another (very popular) company when I saw a coupon on Angie's List for these guys. It seemed to good to be true, but I checked out their reviews and they looked like a great company, so I cancelled my other company and booked with Moving Ahead. They called about 20 minutes before the scheduled start time and said they would be about 15 minutes late- which I appreciated. They showed up at 9:15, did a walk-through of the house on what was and wasn't to be moved. We reviewed their contract and they got to work. During the move, they were very professional and never paused. I had a coupon for a fixed number of hours and was curious to see if they dragged the job out to get extra time- but they never slowed down. They always addressed me as "Sir" (which is a little off-putting, since I'm only 43, but I appreciated the professionalism). And were diligent to confirm things like taking a light fixture off the wall on the stairway- which was sure to take a hit or two during the move. They actually completed the job early and volunteered to do extra work for the remainder of the time. I couldn't be more pleased. Moving is always very stressful, but after about 15 minutes into the job, I felt like getting my things moved quickly and safely was not something I was going to have to worry about, and allowed me to focus on the 400 other things that I needed to. :)
Description of Work: Moved 3 beds, 3 dressers, a couch, 2 chairs, kitchen table, coffee table and end-table, plus misc small furnishings and boxes of clothes, furnishings, etc.

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
$384

David H.
12/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
The job went very well.
Description of Work: We had lots of furniture that needed to be moved from one room to another, many items to be removed from our crawl space and other moving jobs around the house. Two men came to do the moving and were careful and used time efficiently. We would definitely recommend them to others and would use them in the future.

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
$250

JANET E.
11/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
The guys were great - very considerate of the furniture and very efficient in moving the furniture. I had a couple of heavy pieces and they were very careful with all. Even moved furniture within my home from one room to another. I had a coupon from Angie's list - a great deal, $249 for 3 hours. I didn't have to bring it up; they asked me if I was a member when I called to book the time.
Description of Work: Moved 6 pieces of furniture and lots of 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
$249

Sara W.
10/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
This was the first time we hired movers. It was a wonderful experience. They were on time, quick, and efficient. They had good humor, they were a pleasure to work with, and were very helpful.
Description of Work: They moved us from one home to another. It was a local 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
$600

Karen P.
10/2012
4.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
The group arrived about 30 mins. late, but after a walk-through, they began right away. They worked without stopping till 2:00 and packed up all they could. After a short lunch break, we met at the new aprtment, adn they unloaded; the small elevator hindered a rapid move-in, but they worked tirelessly and finished about 8:30 pm. At all times, the guys were courteous and pleasant; no items were damaged or broken. There was, unfortunately, a large amount of glassware and accessories still at the condo to be packed and moved by me, since the movers did nto have emough packing materials (we went to Lowe's twice to get additional bubble wrap and boxes). We had already moved alot of the bath and kitchen items to the new apartment. I might use these folks again, but would want to be very sure they understood clearly the size of the job.
Description of Work: Three gentlemen arrived to move me from a condo in Worthington to an aprtment in Bexley. The move took about 11 hours, and the movers were courteous and hard-working. There was a misunderstanding about how much packing I would be able to get done, and they arrived without materials to completely finish the job. No one had come to the prior to the move condo to assess needs, so themovers were surprised by the amount of art work we had as well. We all worked together, and i appreciated their willingness to work overtime to completelthe move in one day.

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

$1,900

GARY K.
10/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Excellent.....on time, worked quickly, did a fine job!
Description of Work: Office moving

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
$250

David N.
07/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Three people showed up to help us move to a new house. We had packed some material, but asked for additional assistance with items we did not pack. The team was prompt, careful with our possessions, and worked hard. We moved from a four floor house to a two story house. The move included a washer and dryer and a refrigerator, along with furniture, and miscellaneous items.We were very pleased with their overall work, which was completed in one long Saturday. The following Monday, we called the main office to express how pleased we were with the service.
Description of Work: Moved 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
$1,600

Kenneth B.
05/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Both moves went very well. They were nice and friendly. When moving they made sure to place all items in the unit and house.
Description of Work: Moved me from a house to a storage unit, then later from the storage unit into a 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
$500

Timothy B.
05/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
The team was professional, courteous and worked extremely hard to get us moved into our new home in a timely manner. Nothing was damaged and they were very accommodating as it relates to moving items/furniture into different locations.
Description of Work: Moved us into our new 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
$2,500

Ken P.
05/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
The experience was wonderful overall! They were a good group of guys to work with. We would use them again the next time we need a moving company.
Description of Work: They moved our business from one location to another in two phases.

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

Matt P.
05/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
The movers arrived about 30 minutes early to make sure they had time to survey the house and start packing right on time. They came completely prepared with all packing and loading materials. The packing took less time than expected. Since we chose a partner storage provider (Cardinal Self Storage), they were able to unload everything into storage without us being present. Overall, this was the smoothest and easiest of our six moves in the past ten years.
Description of Work: Packed and moved four bedroom home in Cleveland into storage in Columbus.

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
$1,400

Laurie R.
05/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
I was very satisfied with my experience. I used an Angie's List Big Deal coupon ($375 for $500 worth of moving) and Jeff Collins contacted me right away and stayed in touch by email including confirming the appointment the day before the move. The two movers, Alec and Sterling, were very good. After a brief walk-through and explanation of how things would work in terms of logistics and "overtime" they got right to work. Both men were friendly and personable, they didn't waste time but they took time to be careful with my belongings. They knew what they were doing and were able to get my queen sized box upstairs and negotiate a tight hallway turn in an older home. To save time, I had already taken apart 2 of the 3 beds, taken out the dresser drawers and removable shelves from book cases and disconnected the appliances. But still I knew that the time would be tight and we did run over by an hour or a little more, for which I paid the overage amount. Moving Ahead had sent 2 men and a truck, which was probably the right decision for what I had to move. Since it was a local move, I was handling most of the household and personal items myself. They only moved the very heavy stuff which was what I needed. In retrospect, I might have negotiated up front or them to move some additional items but that's my lack of foresight. All in all, I was very pleased with their services and tipped the two men for their work and for being so personable.
Description of Work: Moved furniture and appliances from apartment to new house within the same neighborhood for one adult and two teenaged children.

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
$450

randy V.
04/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Moving Ahead Services was very professional in communications throught my travels to Ohio. The movers unloaded my truck in record time with no damages and the crew leader even took me to the airport the following day. It was a pleasure working with them.
Description of Work: I own a moving company out of Florida and we used Moving Ahead Services to unload a truck that we took out of town for one of our clients.

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
$150

Molly W.
04/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
We contracted this company to move 2 large couches, 2 large dressers, a piano, 2 beds and refrigerator. The movers were very careful with our items and polite. I was impressed at how responsive the owner was for my quote. After describing the items to be moved he assured me that the job shouldn't take more than 2 hours. It ended up taking 4.5 hours. I was disappointed that our move took 1.5 hours longer than planned and that they were not able to move our piano- and thus, we paid $150 more than expected. However, when I called/emailed the company they were very responsive and resolved our complaint in a timely manner. I would recommend this company.
Description of Work: Moving large furniture to a home 1 mile away. Used 3 Angie's List coupons $75 for $100 of service. So without the coupons this job would have cost $450

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

$375

Response from Moving Ahead Services LLC
Hi Member, I am sorry that you are not completely satisfied with our services. I can assure you that the issues you mentioned will be addressed with the employees that did your move. The rate we estimated over the phone was based on the information you provided. Based on that info we estimated the move taking 2hrs. However, there are several variables that made your move take much longer. I'm sorry this happened, but I can assure you that our guys are fast and very efficient. I spoke to Alan, your crew leader, he stated that he did take a few phone calls, but adjusted the rate so you did not get charged for that time. This is common practice when working hourly. Alan did not recall speaking to anyone about your move over the phone. He is certain that he did not tell someone that "it doesn't matter because the customer is paying hourly". Alan has been with our company for several years. I have no reason not to believe him. Alan also stated that he did not charge you for the piano move or the 30 min we tried to get it out of the basement. We did have the proper equipment to move your piano out of the basement. In fact, most upright pianos are taken out of basements with 2 wheeled dollies. Your situation is different and very unique. When the piano was placed on the dolly the height was too large to go up the stairs without hitting the ceiling in the stairwell. Again, I'm very sorry you are not satisfied. Our goal is to provide outstanding service. Best regards, Jeff Collins

MARY JANE E.
04/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
-Initial phone call to C.J. was received in a professional manner. The move was scheduled within two days. -We received a personal reminder call prior to the moving day. -Alec and Scott arrived promptly, were very personable and handled my mother's furniture very professionally. They took extra measures to insure that a family antique was wrapped and transported very carefully. -All items arrived in fine shape:)
Description of Work: Moved furniture from apartment at Wesley Glen Retirement Community into garage at my home in Upper Arlington.

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
$250

Cynthia T.
01/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
I bought the Angie's List deal. The total bill was $1100 without the Angie's List deal. I used them because I got them off of Angie's List. I would use them again in the future if need be.
Description of Work: I used the services of Moving Ahead Services LLC on the 20th or 21st of December. Most of my stuff was already packed so they moved all the furniture and the boxes.

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
$1,100

Contact information

6500 Shier Rings Rd Ste B, Dublin, OH 43016

https://movingaheadservices.com/locations/columbus/

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
157491
Trade License Locale
OH
Trade License Authority
Ohio Public Utilities Commission

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Moving Companies,
Piano Movers,
Storage

FAQ

Moving Ahead Services LLC is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Moving Ahead Services LLC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Moving Ahead Services LLC offers free project estimates.
Yes, Moving Ahead Services LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Moving Ahead Services LLC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Moving Ahead Services LLC offers emergency services.
Yes, Moving Ahead Services LLC offers warranties.
Moving Ahead Services LLC offers the following services: Residential & commercial moving service anywhere in the continental United States. Full service, packing/unpacking, labor only to load or unload, rental truck driving services, storage service, new & used supply program, box & trash removal.

Contact information

6500 Shier Rings Rd Ste B, Dublin, OH 43016

https://movingaheadservices.com/locations/columbus/

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM