Though founded in Philadelphia in 2000, Man With a Van now has offices in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, providing full-service local and long-distance moves for residential and office relocations. Man With a Van founder Paul Kennedy started with a single van providing cargo transportation, expanded to 25 Sprinter Vans to accommodate household moving as well, and today runs a fleet of vans and box trucks. As one of the hundreds of movers in New York City, NY, Man With A Van also offers furniture pickup and delivery and can provide labor for moves for people who are using their own transportation or who are simply moving within the same building.
Man With A Van
Superb
based on 6817+ data points 
The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.About Man With A Van
Additional Cities Served: Newark, Jersey City, New Rochelle, Union City, Bayonne, White PlainsShow More >
Moving Services
- Residential/Household Moves
- Commercial Moves
- Labor Moves
- Single Item Moves
- Same Day Scheduling
- Disassembly/Assembly
- Cargo Vans for Small Jobs
- Box Trucks for Larger Jobs
- Moving Blankets, Dollies, Shrink Wrap, Tape, and Basic Toolkit Provided
- Boxes and Supplies Available
USDOT 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.Authorized
for Interstate Moves
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Summarized Review of Man With A Van
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
9.18/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Man With A Van is highly praised by the majority for its professionalism, efficiency, and great moving experience, despite a few reports of negative experiences including damage and poor service.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Such a great moving experience”
“they were professional and efficient”
“recommend Man With A Van to my friends too”
2. Punctuality
9.07/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Man With A Van generally demonstrates reliable and timely service, with most customers reporting satisfactory on-time arrivals, notwithstanding a few instances of significant delays or communication issues.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“They were on time”
“arrived right on time”
“showed up exactly on time”
3. Affordability
9.04/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Man With A Van is overwhelmingly perceived as offering fair, competitive, and reasonable pricing, with numerous customers highlighting their cost-effectiveness and value compared to other moving services, despite a few criticisms regarding overpricing and hidden fees.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Very fair prices”
“prices are better than other competitors”
“they are overpriced”
4. Communication
8.8/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Man With A Van generally receives praise for efficient, friendly, and professional interactions, although there are notable instances of dissatisfaction due to unresponsiveness and perceived unprofessionalism.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Movers were so friendly and communicative”
“confirmed via email and called before arrival”
“communication via email was prompt and professional”
5. Stick to Prices
8.12/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Man With A Van generally receives praise for maintaining transparency, adhering to their initial quotes without hidden fees, and for being upfront and honest about costs, though there are some criticisms regarding unexpected charges and lack of price consistency.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“advertise special price but will not acknowledge it”
“charged me for additional expenses”
“incurred unexpected $100 fee”
6. Speed
9.28/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Man With A Van generally has a high satisfaction rate, with many customers praising their quick and efficient service, despite a few reports of delays and slower service.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Worked quickly”
“It took 3 hours more than expected”
“QUICK move”
7. Friendliness
9.65/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Man With A Van overwhelmingly receives high praise for their courteous, professional, and genuinely pleasant interactions, despite a few instances of negative feedback regarding rudeness.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Movers were so friendly”
“very pleasant to work with”
“Guys are friendly / helpful every time”
8. Will Hire Again
9/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Man With A Van is highly regarded by the vast majority of its customers, who noted they would definitely use its services again or recommend it to others, despite a minority expressing dissatisfaction and unwillingness to rehire.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Will always use Man with a Van for any future moves”
“would highly recommend”
“will definitely use Man With A Van again”
9. Professionalism
8.92/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Man With A Van is highly regarded for its professional, efficient, and courteous moving services, despite a few instances of unprofessional behavior from administrative staff and management.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“professional movers”
“professional from booking to moving process”
“unprofessional administrative staff”
10. Conflict Handling
5.81/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Man With A Van demonstrates a mixed performance, with numerous instances of failing to address or rectify mistakes, but also showing a notable commitment to resolving issues and compensating affected customers in various situations.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“cannot fix clocks properly, denied damage”
“unapologetic about their mistakes”
“got pissy and lied about timing”
11. Precision & Care
8.93/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Man With A Van generally receives high praise for their attentive and cautious handling, though they have faced criticism for occasional damages and losses.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Moved everything carefully”
“took care of all my items without issues”
“packed the truck quickly but carefully”
Customer Insights
Cost: $ 465.00 from 7 historical data points
Hourly Minimum: 1.5 hours from 27 reviews
Local Move Duration: 2 hours from 211 reviews
Interstate Move Duration: 2 days from 4 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Jack | Jack thanked for great moving service |
| Stanley, Omar | amazing and professional movers who made the move enjoyable |
| Leo | Leo tightened the legs of my dresser |
| Anthony | Anthony and crew were fast, efficient, and nice |
| Leo, Benny, Brian | professional, skilled, respectful to us |
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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