Short Moves has been helping Florida families with their moves since 1990. A stalwart within the moving industry of Tampa Bay, this BBB-accredited business has won over customers with its unwavering service and extensive range of offerings. Being fully licensed and insured provides the much-needed peace of mind to the customers before, during, and after their move. Based out of a 14,000 sq ft facility, the company also extends consignment services for customers in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Polk, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties. They stand tall on their promise of never overbooking appointments, ensuring they've never missed a commitment. The hourly rates offered by this company are affordable and apply only to time spent on your task. The crew members at Short Moves have cleared rigorous, nationwide background checks, ready to assist in furniture disassembly and reassembly or packing and unpacking boxes. For those looking for more options, check out the movers in St. Petersburg, FL page to explore more moving services in the area.
Short Moves Inc.
The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.About Short Moves Inc.
Additional Cities Served: Clearwater, Largo, North Port, Pinellas Park, Dunedin, SeminoleShow More >
Moving Services
- Local Moves
- InState Moves
- Loading & Unloading Services
- Free Boxes
- Office Moves
- Household Moves
- Apartment Moves
- Same House Moves
- Large Volume Moves
- Consignment Service
Florida Moving License
Registered
Last Checked: 01/17/22Awards
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Summarized Review of Short 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
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Short Moves Inc. is highly regarded by customers for their professionalism, efficiency, and exceptional service, making them a recommended choice for a smooth and satisfying moving experience despite a few minor criticisms.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“highly recommend this company for your move”
“Outstanding company to do business with”
“always professional and courteous”
2. Punctuality
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Short Moves Inc. consistently demonstrates exceptional timeliness, with customers reporting that the team arrives within given timeframes, often early, and completes jobs promptly.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“delivery team arrived within the timeframe”
“on time”
“Got the job done within the estimated time”
3. Affordability
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Short Moves Inc. is generally perceived as providing great value and competitive rates for their services, with most customers feeling satisfied about the cost relative to the quality of service, although there are some mentions of increased prices.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Great value for my short move”
“happy with the value”
“worth every dollar spent”
4. Communication
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Short Moves Inc. is consistently praised for their exceptional customer service, quick responsiveness, thoroughness in answering queries, and their professionalism in managing interactions from the first call through the entire service process, with only a singular report of poor communication.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“front office informed me what to expect”
“unmatched responsiveness and valued communication”
“delighted with customer service”
5. Stick to Prices
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Short Moves Inc. generally receives positive feedback for their integrity, often completing jobs within or below the estimated cost, though there have been a few instances of disputed charges.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Got the job done within the estimated time quote”
“total was lower than the original quote”
“No surprises day of”
6. Speed
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Short Moves Inc. consistently receives high praise for their efficiency and speed, with numerous clients expressing complete satisfaction with the rapid and careful work, despite a couple of isolated complaints regarding slower service.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“completely delighted with their speed”
“Very efficient team”
“they were quick”
7. Friendliness
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Short Moves Inc. consistently exhibits a high level of professionalism paired with exceptional courtesy, with numerous commendations highlighting their staff's pleasant, helpful, and genuinely kind demeanor.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“staff was all friendly and helpful”
“very professional”
“courteous”
8. Will Hire Again
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Short Moves Inc. overwhelmingly receives high praise for their services, with many customers enthusiastically recommending them and expressing a strong intention to rehire for future moving needs, despite a few isolated reports of dissatisfaction.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“would definitely do business again”
“highly recommend this company”
“have used them several times”
9. Professionalism
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Short Moves Inc. consistently receives praise for their team's professionalism, knowledge, efficiency, and the polite and respectful manner in which they execute their moving services.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“very professional”
“were professional and went above and beyond”
“always professional”
10. Conflict Handling
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Short Moves Inc. generally receives high praise for their proactive and accommodating approach to resolving issues, although there has been at least one instance where their response was perceived as dismissive.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“responsiveness and willingness to address questions”
“they will take care of it... no questions asked”
“acted like "oh well" when confronted”
11. Precision & Care
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Short Moves Inc. receives glowing reviews for their respect, attention to detail, and exceptional care towards customers' belongings, despite a singular report of damage.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“treated my stuff with respect”
“attention to detail and care in handling belongings”
“took exceptional care handling each piece”
Great Crew Members
| owner | owner showed up to help out |
| John, Idris | John and Idris provided excellent service |
| Jarrett, Mo, Scott | went above and beyond, making experience pleasant |
| DeMarcis, Ray | were very efficient and pleasant |
| DeMarlis, Josh | they were incredibly fast, careful, friendly, and professional |
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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