Established in 2000, Small Moves is a family-owned moving company based in the St. Petersburg area. Small Moves performs moves locally and throughout the state of Florida. In addition, it offers professional packing and crating services which are especially suitable for those with busy schedules or many fragile items. Whether you're moving fine art, antiques, safes, pianos, or any other specialty item, Small Moves' custom-built wooden crates are designed to keep your belongings safe during your move. With guaranteed pick-up and delivery times, it's one of St Petersburg's most reliable and convenient moving companies.
Small Moves Inc
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The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.About Small Moves Inc
Additional Cities Served: Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, SeminoleShow More >
Moving Services
- Local moves
- Longdistance moves
- Crosscountry moves
- International moves
- Small moves
- Piano moves
- Pool table moves
- Appliance moves
- Lastminute moves
- Furniture moves
Florida Moving License
Registered
Last Checked: 01/17/22USDOT Interstate LicenseIf you’re moving across state lines, you likely need to hire a moving company with a VALID USDOT license. This licensing information comes from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and applies to a moving company's ability to perform a long distance INTERstate move (for example: from California to Texas). If your move crosses state lines within the same commercial zone, or metropolitan area (for example: DC to Alexandria, VA), it is generally not considered an interstate move and a moving company may not need an "Active" license from FMCSA to perform this type of move. INTRAstate moves (within the same state or city) are regulated by state and local jurisdictions and licensing requirements vary according to locale.
If you’re moving across state lines, you likely need to hire a moving company with a VALID USDOT license. This licensing information comes from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and applies to a moving company's ability to perform a long distance INTERstate move (for example: from California to Texas). If your move crosses state lines within the same commercial zone, or metropolitan area (for example: DC to Alexandria, VA), it is generally not considered an interstate move and a moving company may not need an "Active" license from FMCSA to perform this type of move. INTRAstate moves (within the same state or city) are regulated by state and local jurisdictions and licensing requirements vary according to locale.Not Authorized
for Interstate Moves
Last Checked: 01/09/25*Note: this license information has not been manually verified. Please confirm all license information at https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/CompanySnapshot.aspx
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Summarized Review of Small Moves Inc
We've analyzed the customer reviews to provide a summarized snapshot. Imagine the challenge of sifting through and reading every single review a moving company has ever received. Could you spot the fake reviews? Could you formulate a well-rounded analyses, or would you be left relying on a gut feeling?
Our rigorous evaluation process addresses this by meticulously vetting each moving company based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience:
1. Quality
8.41/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Small Moves Inc receives predominantly high praise for its professional, friendly, and efficient moving services despite a few negative experiences regarding service quality and staff behavior.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“terrible service overall”
“great family business”
“I will never use them or recommend them.”
2. Punctuality
8.2/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Small Moves Inc generally receives praise for being prompt and on time, though there are a few instances of delays and late arrivals.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they are running behind and showed up late.”
“arrived late then did not show up”
“always prompt”
3. Affordability
7/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Small Moves Inc appears to have a generally positive reputation for reasonable pricing, although a notable number of customers have experienced issues with overcharging or prices exceeding the initial quotes.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“had to overpay another company due to their failure”
“very reasonable prices”
“very reasonably priced”
4. Communication
6.33/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Small Moves Inc experiences polarized customer feedback; while many report excellent, responsive service and communication before, during, and after their moves, a significant number of customers describe their experience as unsatisfactory due to unresponsiveness, rudeness, and failure to address inquiries and concerns.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“promised to not let down but failed to deliver.”
“rude and unhelpful during inquiry”
“everyone on the phone was also great”
5. Stick to Prices
3.66/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Small Moves Inc generally receives negative feedback, with numerous customers reporting charges significantly exceeding initial quotes, despite a few positive remarks about honesty and absence of hidden fees.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“promised to come then abandoned the move.”
“did not stick to the rescheduled appointment”
“keep their promises”
6. Speed
7.99/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Small Moves Inc generally receives praise for their fast and efficient service, although there have been a few reports of slow-moving and incomplete jobs.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“left without completing the move.”
“Move went faster than expected”
“Rodney and Reggie were fast and efficient”
7. Friendliness
8.87/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Small Moves Inc generally receives high praise for their team's courteous, professional, and positive demeanor, although there have been a few significant mentions of rudeness and disrespect.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“attitude from the crew”
“team was friendly”
“Service was enjoyable”
8. Will Hire Again
7.83/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Small Moves Inc has generally positive reviews, with a majority of customers expressing high satisfaction and a likelihood to recommend and rehire the company, despite a small contingent of highly dissatisfied customers who would not use or recommend their services.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“would not recommend them”
“will never use or recommend them.”
“Would/am personally recommending to anybody”
9. Professionalism
7.79/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Small Moves Inc generally receives high praise for their professional service, though there are a notable number of reviews that highlight serious concerns regarding disrespectful and unprofessional behavior.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“disrespectful to customer input”
“acted unprofessionally by leaving the job.”
“Service was professional”
10. Conflict Handling
1.71/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Small Moves Inc consistently fails to address and satisfactorily resolve issues, often neglecting to compensate or rectify errors made during their services.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“abandoned the move, did not right a wrong.”
“did not rectify the issue of not showing up”
“very willing to help as much as they could”
11. Precision & Care
7.51/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Small Moves Inc generally demonstrates a high level of attentiveness and protection for clients' belongings, though there have been notable instances of damage and mishandling that detract from their overall performance.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“took great care of my father's possessions”
“handled items with care”
“no issues with broken furniture or damage”
Customer Insights
Cost: $ 435.00 from 4 reviews
Hourly Minimum: 1 hours from 3 reviews
Local Move Duration: 4 hours from 10 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Wesley | Thank you Wesley |
| Angel,Nick | Angel and Nick were amazing, special shout out to Angel |
| Rodney, Reggie, Robert | Rodney and Reggie hard working, Robert great setting up |
| KC, Angel, Nicholas | KC stepped up, Angel and Nicholas were top notch |
| Elliott, Mark, Gerald | amazing attitude and went above and beyond |
How do we review a moving company?
Imagine the challenge of sifting through and reading every single review a moving company has ever received. Could you spot the fake reviews? Could you formulate a well-rounded analyses, or would you be left relying on a gut feeling?
Our rigorous evaluation process addresses this by meticulously vetting each moving company based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience:
- 1. Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
- 2. Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
- 3. Affordability
1 = extremely expensive, 10 = extremely affordable
- 4. Communication
Was the office staff quick to respond to questions prior to moving day? Did the moving crew notify you on the day of move regarding any changes to the original schedule? If there were any issues to resolve after moving day, was an office manager quick to respond and address problems encountered?
- 5. Stick to Prices
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
- 6. Speed
Did the movers seem to take their precious time in an attempt to increase the overall cost of the move? Remember, moving is HARD work and some breaks should be expected!
- 7. Friendliness
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
- 8. Will Hire Again
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
- 9. Professionalism
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
- 10. Conflict Handling
Accidents can and will likely happen at some point on moving day. How a moving company responds to these accidents can say a lot about the company.
- 11. Precision & Care
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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