Dearman Moving & Storage is an Ohio-based moving company with over 55 years of experience in the business. They offer a wide range of services, including local and long-distance moving, storage pods, moving labor loading and unloading, packing services, and equipment and truck rentals. As an affiliate of United Van Lines and Penske Truck, they provide reliable and professional services. Dearman Moving & Storage also offers commercial moving, senior moving and downsizing, piano moving, heavy and gun safe moving, and specialty item moving. Their emphasis on personalized service, attention to detail, and decades of experience sets them apart from other Columbus, OH moving companies.
Dearman Moving & Storage
About Dearman Moving & Storage
Additional Cities Served: Dublin, Delaware, Westerville, Hilliard, Gahanna, Upper ArlingtonShow More >
Moving Services
- Local Ohio Residential Moves
- Long Distance Moving
- Moving and Storage Pods
- Moving Labor Loading and Unloading
- Packing Services
- Equipment and Truck Rentals
- Commercial Moving
- Senior Moving & Downsizing
- Piano Moving
- Heavy and Gun Safe Moving
USDOT Interstate License
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.
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 Dearman Moving & Storage
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
8.58/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Dearman Moving & Storage is highly praised for its smooth operation, professional and compassionate service, and ability to exceed expectations, despite a few instances of dissatisfaction regarding service quality and charges.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they moved with care and caution that was needed”
“Smooth operation from start to finish.”
“great work by movers”
2. Punctuality
8.64/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Dearman Moving & Storage generally received high praise for being timely, including prompt arrivals and deliveries, though there was an isolated issue of not bringing sufficient resources.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“The movers were prompt”
“were prompt”
“all was delivered on time”
3. Affordability
6.87/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Dearman Moving & Storage is generally perceived as providing good value and competitive pricing, despite a few complaints about unreasonable charges and final costs exceeding estimates.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“very good value implies affordability”
“charges were unreasonable for the service provided”
“Pricing was great”
4. Communication
7.9/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Dearman Moving & Storage generally excels in maintaining good rapport with clients through responsive, compassionate, and professional interactions, despite a few instances of dissatisfaction regarding immediate assistance and management responsiveness.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Patient with our ever changing schedule.”
“was told just to file a claim instead of immediate assistance”
“office staff was very responsive”
5. Stick to Prices
5.03/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Dearman Moving & Storage has mixed reviews, with customers experiencing both accurate and significantly higher than expected charges.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“charged with undisclosed fees not matching services”
“final cost was almost double the estimate”
“quote which was accurate”
6. Speed
9.06/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Dearman Moving & Storage is highly praised for their quick turnaround, fast and timely moving process, and efficient, professional crew that works with remarkable speed and efficiency, making the moving experience seem almost like a race.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“The turnaround was very quick”
“moved fast”
“move them in a timely fashion”
7. Friendliness
9.54/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Dearman Moving & Storage consistently demonstrates exceptional friendliness through their crew's helpful, courteous, and professional demeanor, making moving experiences enjoyable and interactions pleasant.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Crews who came were friendly.”
“courteous”
“everyone was fantastic”
8. Will Hire Again
8.49/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Dearman Moving & Storage is overwhelmingly recommended by the majority of its customers for their exceptional service, with many expressing a strong intention to use their services again in the future.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Definitely recommend Dearman.”
“would hire again because everyone was fantastic”
“highly recommend and enjoyed working with them”
9. Professionalism
9.18/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Dearman Moving & Storage consistently demonstrates high professionalism with reviews overwhelmingly highlighting the hardworking, professional, and courteous nature of their team, despite a single note of unprofessional behavior from a manager.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Crews were hardworking and professional.”
“professional attitude of the team members”
“crew conducted themselves professionally”
10. Conflict Handling
3.38/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Dearman Moving & Storage demonstrates a significantly mixed performance with instances of disregarding client concerns and refusing to pay for damages, offset by occasional effective intervention by management to resolve issues satisfactorily.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“was paid pennies on the dollar for a claim”
“dismissed concerns instead of addressing them”
“I doubt I'll get reimbursed for damages”
11. Precision & Care
8.31/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Dearman Moving & Storage generally demonstrates professionalism and attentiveness, earning high praise for their careful and respectful handling of possessions, despite a few reports of missing or damaged items.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Paid attention to the details.”
“very careful with our fragile, antique pinball machine”
“showed care for my furniture with proper wrapping”
Great Crew Members
| Nate,Noah | were on both packup and delivery teams, familiar with my new home |
| Schyler, Robert | Fast - efficient - professional - fun - good dudes |
| Schuyler K,Robert P | Packers were efficient and they were great |
| Nick, Taylor, Austin, Kale | helped me get moved into my new house |
| Sam, Lane | Sam and Lane provided great and professional service |
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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