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Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc.

Moving Companies, Storage

About us

A premier, full-service moving and storage firm founded over 140 years ago and one of the original agents of United Van Lines.

Business highlights

146 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

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Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.681 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
5%
3
4%
2
1%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.6
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 26-81 of 81 reviews

Barbara K.
03/2015
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Excellent. I don't know how they managed to get a few of my large pieces in the small elevator.
Description of Work: Move across the city from a house to a condo.

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

Response from Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc.
Small elevators certainly are a challenge for movers. We work our hardest to make sure "things fit" but also in a safe and professional manner. Thank you for your business and taking the time to review us on Angie's List. All crew members will be thanked for their excellent service!

Jeff S.
11/2014
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They showed up on time. They were polite. They did their job.
Description of Work: I used Brooks Transfer & Storage. The move was 20 miles and it was a 3-bedroom house.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc.
Thank you [Removed member's name] for taking the time to give us a telephonic review. We are pleased that everything went well with your recent move with us and we will share your comments with everyone involved in it. Enjoy your new home!

Felita B.
10/2014
5.0
moving companies, storage units
  + 0 more
They were excellent. What I liked most was the presentation that the relocation specialist gave me. He was very thorough, personal and friendly. He didn't seem like he rushed me and I liked that. They said that they would give me free boxes, too! No one else had offered to do that. In addition to that, they're going to move my bed and heavy furniture.
Description of Work: .

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
$2,600

Response from Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc.
We are truly glad to hear of your experience with our Company! Thank you for review, Everyone at Brooks Transfer

Ed H.
09/2014
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
It went very smoothly. There was not one piece of furniture damaged during the move. Mike Denny was the salesman that arranged the whole project, and he was my constant contact throughout. The team that showed up was outstanding, showing nothing but courtesy and care for ourselves and our belongings. It was a great experience.
Description of Work: They moved us from Williamsburg, VA to Wilmington, NC.

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
$7,500

Response from Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc.
Thanks for taking the time to give us this review! We will be sharing your comments with your Rep, our driver and his helper. Enjoy your new home in Wilmington, NC.

Pat H.
07/2014
1.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Worst movers ever. My dining room table base is cracked in two, both top sides of my computer cabinet were broken completely off, the leg of a footstool is completely broken off, the joint of an armoire has come apart, they lost an antique umbrella stand, I have bar shelves that do not belong to me, my glass shelves are missing, my iPhone charger that I had plugged in during the move is gone and the head guy in charge of the move was hitting me up for money to buy lunch. If you use this company be sure to get the full insurance coverage. I would never recommend this company to anyone. They are giving me the complete run around as far as repairs or compensation and they have the most unresponsive customer service I have ever seen.
Description of Work: Packed my home and moved belongings from Virginia Beach to Suffolk, VA.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0

$7,000

Response from Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc.
We are sorry to hear that this customer was not satisfied with her relocation. This is far from a typical customer experience and we apologize for the damages incurred during her move. We have settled her claim, which was within 8 days of receipt of it. Although this may not be considered prompt by her standards, we are very proud of this settlement time as the industry standard is 30 days. We educate every customer on what their valuation options are but it is up to them to make the final decision on what level of coverage they want. The claim was for 4 damaged items and we settled those items in accordance with the level of coverage in the contract. There was no written claim received for any missing or extra items. Again, we apologize for the damages but invite all to see our other reviews which are more representative of our level of service. We are a 136 year old family owned/operated company built on superior customer service and wouldn’t have been able to grow our reputation or longevity if this wasn't an isolated exception to the quality standards we hold true.

John R.
07/2014
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They were great. They were super. They were on time and nothing was lost or broken. I got a refund after the move. I don't know what else you could ask for from a mover.
Description of Work: They moved me from Virginia to South Carolina.

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
$6,100

Muhammad U.
06/2014
1.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Poor communication. Never got a reminder phone call for estimate a day before. I used their services 2 years ago but I guess they are too busy these day for a customer.
Description of Work: Had scheduled an appointment for estimate. The guy came here early. Although I was at home, I never heard him ring the bell or knock the door. Got a voicemail later that he was here. I called as soon as I got the voicemail. He refused to come back. Called the mangement and they said I can get a appointment only after a week because they are super busy.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc.
We apologize for the experience you had with our company and appreciate your feedback. Our representative was prompt for the scheduled appointment but there was no answer at the door so he called the phone number that was given to us and left a voicemail. Unfortunately the two parties could not connect until he was almost at his next appointment and was unable to rearrange his preset schedule. Please see our other great reviews for a more accurate representation of the quality of service we provide and thank you for your previous business.

Nancy A.
05/2014
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
This experience was witnessing a well-trained pattern of professionalism and excellence from start to finish. Our movers were efficient, compassionate, accommodating, professional, and exacting in performing their responsibilities. No breakage, no losses - just plain perfect! How could you ask for anything more.
Description of Work: Removing furniture from the home - first shrink wrapped then padded. loaded carefully into the truck, removed from truck then brought up the elevator into my client's assisted living apartment; placing all furniture exactly as requested..then to top it off "inched it over" until all fit exactly right.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$950

Response from Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc.
We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to give us a review and are glad to hear that your move was "just plain perfect"! We will share your kind words with everyone involved with your move. Thanks again, "Your Brooks Team"

Constance D.
04/2014
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
We used Brooks last year when we moved to a new home. Some of our best furniture was moved to a beach home we had for sale. Today they returned to move that furniture to a storage unit. Once again Brooks send professionals! Two movers carefully covered and moved our things to a nearby storage unit. They were right on time, encased may items in plastic wrap for storage, moved a highly valued chandelier and went above and beyond by helping with even unpacked items. It was all done in the time frame promised.
Description of Work: Moved my best furniture out of a home we had for sale into a storage unit.

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
$400

Response from Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc.
We love and appreciate reviews like this and sincerely thank you for taking the time to write about your experience! Everyone from your Sales Rep to Move Coordinator to the Operations Manager and especially the service crews that made your move successful will be recognized for their efforts.

Neil W.
02/2014
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
I've moved 15 times in my life and this was the best move yet. Brooks is the outfit you want moving your stuff and Anthony is the driver you want in charge. Everything went on schedule as promised without a single item damaged. A's across the board on this one!
Description of Work: Moved household goods from Virginia Beach to Raleigh.

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
$5,300

Response from Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc.
THANKS for the review on your recent move with Brooks Transfer & Storage! We appreciate you taking the time and rest assured, we will certainly pass the kind remarks to everyone involved.

Heather Q.
02/2014
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
This team was incredible! My move was stressfull and complicated with a last minute cancellation due to closing issues. Mike Steele and Connie were extrememly helpful and supportive as I had to cancel our scheduled move the night before the packers arrived. They made the process so easy!! When I was ready to reschedule, they had my dates available and set everything up quickly. The packing team was polite, professional and proficient. I've found no issues with any of the items I've unpacked. The moving team was also polite, professional, and efficient. I've moved many times and Brooks Transfer has been the best experience Hands Down!!
Description of Work: 1 day of packing and 1 day of moving within VB

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
$3,000

Response from Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc.
We are pleased to hear these glowing remarks! All of the personnel involved will be recognized in our next Company meeting for their efforts in making this another excellent relocation. Thank you for taking the time to write this review, we all appreciate it.

Barbara W.
11/2013
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
My move went amazing --- The attention that Erika ( Mover Broker at Brooke) and the Driver Earnest gave to me and my "stuff" was amazing. Moving from NC to Texas is a big deal Mike came to my house gave me an estimate. Erika call me to update me on my pick up date and delivery date, Earnest, the driver promptly came on pick up date, and because Earnest, my driver gave so much attention to my artwork, my boxes and all of my precious items, I felt like I was the only customer he had. Earnest called me before he arrived to pick up and called me during my drive to Texas --- he was on time and professional at all times. me all. Earnest arrived at my destination in Texas - unloaded all my "stuff" placing my boxes where I needed them - and putting together my furniture. Earnest made me feel like my stuff was important to him ------- This moving company is awesome !!! I can not express how smoothly this move happened. I have moved before but never this far nor have I have the feeling of security that these folks have to me ------ Thanks to Mike Denny, Erika and Earnest, I have moved 1,566 miles without any stress or damage. I would highly recommend this company to anyone who is moving.
Description of Work: I was moving from North Carolina to Texas. I called Brooks for an estimate. Their Rep: Mike Denny came to my house, and gave me an estimate. Mike is friendly and considerate. He gave me an estimate, ensuring me the Driver and the mover broker would contact me. My mover across the five state was awesome because of Brooks Transfer.

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
$3,000

Response from Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc.
Thank you [Member name removed]! Your kind words will be shared with the entire Brooks Transfer, United Van Lines, personnel involved. Best wishes in your new home.

Paula B.
07/2013
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They were good. I would use them again. They did a good job. I have always had good experience with them.
Description of Work: I used them to 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

Response from Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc.
Thank you for the feedback, the crew will be recognized in our next company meeting!

melinda B.
06/2013
1.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
The packing & loading of truck was contracted to all be done on 6/17/13 but crew had to get boxes and couldn't even finish the packing on 6/17/13. On 6/18/13 and different crew was sent to finished. Arrived 2 1/2 hours late, a crew that didn't want to be there, wasted lots of time, complained about Mike (agreed w/them there), arrived in groups of 2-3 & only stayed a couple of hours, then had to wait around for another 2-3, and another 2-3. At 9pm all finally boxed & loaded onto 2 trucks. My plan gto be half way to new home in FLA that day could not happen. Cleaner and carpet cleaner schedule to work on empty condo couldn't because it was still full of belongings. Many calls to Mike to get a decent crew out were sent to voicemail. Office said they'd contact him....still on 6/19/13...waiting for Mike to call me despite messages & him telling me the morning of 6/18/13 he would call me later in the day "to see how things were going". Corporate did call and said they would give me $200 for my trouble...insulting. BROOKS/UNITED MOVERS IN VIRGINIA BEACH SHOULD BE AVOIDED. This has been a nightmare & my belongings are even delivered yet. Movers did fine on day 1. On day two packers threw boxes onto truck and did not properly wrap many items. Many belongings were damaged. When the truck driver arrived he was appalled and took pictures which he sent to his boss. Packers were fired. I am still left with damaged belongings. I feel the general public should be warned about how this company operates.”
Description of Work: Promise to pack and load my condo belongings on 6/17/13. Came with truck too large for the street & no boxes to pack belongings. Said they'd have to bring smaller trucks & shuttle to larger truck...costing lots more & result in moving ,my belongings multiple times. Mike, salesman, had been to the condo the week before, saw the street, knew the size, NEVER said a word about large truck that wouldn't fit. Crew that came to pack were astounded that they were to pack me...were told they only had to pack pictures. They were very professional but very upset with Brooks/United for the misinformation. Multiple calls to Mike resulted in nothing...nothing he could do.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$7,000

Response from Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc.
We are very sorry to hear that [member name removed] was not satisfied with her relocation. This is far from a typical customer experience and we regret any inconvenience she may have experienced. The customer requested several last minute changes to the move, which we did our best to accommodate but were not successful. We will be contacting the customer soon to see how we might resolve these issues and learn to improve our services.

Rhoda & David D.
06/2013
5.0
moving companies
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They were outstanding, careful, and considerate. We had to change our move date, and they were great understanding the change.
Description of Work: 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
$9,500

Response from Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc.
Thank you for the wonderful review! All crew members will be recognized for their efforts.

Kathy R.
05/2013
5.0
moving companies
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Every phase was perfect. Employees very careful with items and asked questions about what was to be packed and placement at new location. Much faster than I expected and dates I chose were available.
Description of Work: household goods packed, loaded on truck, transferred to new address and put into 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
$2,269

Response from Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc.
We appreciate you taking the time to give us this feedback and we are especially glad to hear that you were completely satisfied with your move.

Constance D.
05/2013
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
The overall experience with Brooks was excellent from start to finish. I appreciated the first meeting with the sales person. His quote was almost to the penny, which was amazing to me as we had so much stuff! The 4-man moving team was great. They were very careful with all our possessions and were efficient and professional. I highly recommend Brooks on all counts.
Description of Work: We moved a 7200 square foot house to two locations. One day the movers came and moved about three rooms of furniture to a home we own next door. Then they came a day later and spent two days loading the moving truck with the rest. They kept the truck in storage over the weekend then moved us into the new house on that Monday.

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
$4,500

Response from Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc.
Thank you for the high recommendation, it really means a lot to us. We use this type of feedback in our monthly Operations meetings so that the crews can be recognized.

Lee P.
12/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Moved everything without breaking a thing. The two "packers" overpacked everything and the actual movers were careful in moving items in and out without crashing into walls. I was very pleased with the move and will use this company when I move the remainder of my items. They were not the cheapest bidder but i could tell from recommendations and discussions with salesman that they would do a quality job and they did. Delivery of goods to San Diego was in the middle of the window they gave me.
Description of Work: Packed and moved household items from Va Beach to San Diego.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000

Response from Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc.
Thank you for taking the time to give us your comments. We look forward to helping you with the second portion of your move!

Allen J.
11/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They did fine. They came out. They were prompt and courteous. The quote was free. I will probably use them but I have not analyzed it yet.
Description of Work: Brooks Transfer and Storage Company/United Van Lines came out and gave me an estimate for moving and storing furniture.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Halina F.
06/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
We interviewed three local moving companies for our move from Virginia Beach to Sierra Vista AZ. Brooks Transfer and Storage is a well-oiled machine from first contact to delivery of goods. Mike Denny provided helpful information about all facets of moving during his visit to provide the estimate. We did our own box packing - Brooks handled everything else. The packers arrived on time, worked diligently and professionally. The carpets in our home were protected from foot traffic. Our furniture was handled very carefully - it was very well wrapped. Rick, our driver, negotiated the insane dirt road up to our new house without any difficulties and everything arrived in excellent condition. We had ZERO damage. The coordination of the move was very professional. We were kept well informed of the shipment's progress. I would rehire Brooks United Van Lines in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: Long distance move from Virginia Beach to Arizona. We boxed the small items. Brooks loaded, transported, and unloaded all household goods. They disassembled and reassembled items requiring this treatment (tables, desks with legs, 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
$9,300

Response from Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc.
We appreciate the wonderful comments and are very happy that you were pleased with your move. Both Mike and Rick have been with Brooks Transfer for MANY years and their dedication to providing excellent customer service shows. Thanks again,

Daniel S.
06/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They were prompt; they were on time. They were quick as far as loading and unloading. They were very accommodating and they didn’t break anything. I think a couple of things could have been prevent They were prompt; they were on time. They were quick as far as loading and unloading. They were very accommodating and they didn’t break anything. I think a couple of things could have been prevented. I didn’t get any other quotes from anybody else. I had used them in the past and they were good. So I continued to use them. I think I could have got somebody cheaper but I am not sure if I would have got the same quality. ed.
Description of Work: I used Brooks Transfer & Storage Company/ United Van Lines for moving.

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
$1,000

Joan W.
04/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
It was excellent! I would recommend this company to anyone without reservation. They are extremely professional and the crews that packed and unpacked were excellent. Not one item was broken or ruined therefore they are worth every penny.
Description of Work: They packed up the whole house (3 floors), moved us and helped unpack a number of boxes. They unpacked all the clothing, lamps and a number of other boxes including the pictures and paintings.

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
$13,000

LEE V.
05/2006
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They did a nice job of packing up all of our belongings. They were very professional and careful with all of our stuff. They moved everything without any damage to our stuff. The crew was very organized and knew what they were doing. I was very happy with the work that they did for us.
Description of Work: They packed us and moved us from California to Virginia Beach.

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
$7,000

05/2006
4.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They really limited the hassle and stress of moving. They were professional and did everything they were suppose to do. I didn t have any serious damage to anything. Some minor things were missing like my Christmas tree, but didn t have any real problems. The military paid for our move.
Description of Work: They moved us from New York to Virginia.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

05/2006
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They did a fine job. We were happy and satisfied with how well the move went. They really helped limit the amount of stress that went along with the move. They got everything here in one piece, and nothing was missing. They followed directions and put everything where it was supposed to go.
Description of Work: They moved us from Florida to Virginia Beach.

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
$8,000

Contact information

1378 London Bridge Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23453

http://www.brookstransfer.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

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,
Storage

FAQ

Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc. is currently rated 4.6 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

Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc. offers free project estimates.
Yes, Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc. offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
No, Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc. does not offer emergency services.
No, Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc. does not offer warranties.
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Contact information

1378 London Bridge Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23453

http://www.brookstransfer.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