Based in Morris County, NJ, Dan The Affordable Moving Man is a fully licensed and insured moving company. The company prides itself on providing hands-on packing services, utilizing skilled wrapping strategies to protect customers' valuables. It comes from a moving family, suggesting a degree of experience serving in New Rochelle, NY. The company is committed to simplifying the moving process. They plan the customers' moves from start to finish and use their expert team to ensure a hassle-free moving experience, providing services for residential moving. As a company, they aim to make the move feel seamless, as though it never happened at all.
Dan The Affordable Moving Man
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The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.About Dan The Affordable Moving Man
Additional Cities Served: New Rochelle, Garfield, Englewood, Bergenfield, Paramus, RidgewoodShow More >
Moving Services
- Cheap moving services
- Local moving services
- Longdistance moving services
- Crosscountry moving services
- International moving services
- Small moving services
- Piano moving services
- Appliance moving services
- Furniture moving services
- Packing services
New Jersey Moving License
Active
Last Checked: 01/27/22USDOT 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: 01/10/25*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 Dan The Affordable Moving Man
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
6.25/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Dan The Affordable Moving Man receives mixed reviews, with many customers highly praising the service for its effectiveness and professionalism, while a significant number express dissatisfaction due to poor customer service and professionalism issues.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“great price and will use them again”
“awesome job moving us”
“great work by movers”
2. Punctuality
8.49/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Dan The Affordable Moving Man is overwhelmingly praised for their timeliness and reliability, with nearly all feedback highlighting their consistent on-time arrivals, despite a few instances of delays and navigational mishaps.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“reliable and quick”
“showed up on time”
“they arrived right in time”
3. Affordability
7.2/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Dan The Affordable Moving Man is overwhelmingly appreciated for its great prices and value, despite a few complaints regarding unexpected higher quotes and additional charges.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“great price”
“affordable”
“fair prices”
4. Communication
3.28/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Dan The Affordable Moving Man has multiple reviews indicating significant issues with rudeness, unprofessionalism, and hostility, overshadowing the few instances of effective communication noted by some customers.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“communicated effectively”
“Dan was rude and unresponsive to calls”
“Used the "F" word and hung up on me.”
5. Stick to Prices
6.01/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Dan The Affordable Moving Man shows a divided sentiment, with numerous customers praising the accuracy and adherence to estimates, while others express dissatisfaction due to unexpected charges and not honoring quotes.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Dan did not honor the arrangement after cancellation”
“Quoted $400 before, this time way more for less work.”
“estimated 4 hours and stuck to it”
6. Speed
8.8/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Dan The Affordable Moving Man receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for quick and efficient services, despite isolated complaints about delays and frequent breaks.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“guys were quick”
“very quick”
“moved in record time”
7. Friendliness
4.71/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Dan The Affordable Moving Man receives mixed reviews, with many customers reporting rude and disrespectful behavior, alongside others praising the team's kindness, professionalism, and personable nature.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Dan was rude and had a nasty attitude”
“Extremely rude.”
“just all around nice guys”
8. Will Hire Again
5.76/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Dan The Affordable Moving Man receives mixed feedback, with some customers expressing strong intent to reuse their services and recommend them, while others cite significant dissatisfaction and a refusal to hire or recommend them again.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“will use them again”
“highly recommend”
“would hire again”
9. Professionalism
5.04/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Dan The Affordable Moving Man has mixed reviews, with customers describing their experiences as either highly professional and efficient or notably unprofessional, including instances of rude and offensive behavior.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“guys were professional”
“very professional and efficient”
“Dan was unprofessional and nasty”
10. Conflict Handling
3.4/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Dan The Affordable Moving Man generally has shown a lackluster and often adverse approach, with only sporadic efforts to address issues and customer dissatisfaction.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Dan did not attempt to rectify the situation”
“Dan screamed and refused to offer insurance for damages”
“did not give up on the sofa”
11. Precision & Care
6.56/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Dan The Affordable Moving Man receives mixed reviews, with many customers praising their carefulness and attention to detail, while others report damages to belongings and property.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“took great care with all my belongings”
“very careful when handling everything”
“movers hit my deck”
Customer Insights
Cost: $ 471.00 from 3 reviews
Local Move Duration: 4.5 hours from 4 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Dan | Dan doesn't mess around, very efficient |
| Dan | very professional and efficient |
| Dan | worked directly with and was very accommodating |
| Dan | Dan was incredibly upfront and explained rates clearly |
| Dan | accommodate me immediately |
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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