NW Specialty Moving is a professional moving company with 19 years of experience in handling heavy items such as gun safes, sub-zero refrigerators, marble statues, and more. The company was originally based in Portland, Oregon, but has recently relocated its operations to the Houston area in Texas. NW Specialty Moving is fully licensed and insured, using a truck and enclosed trailer, along with a stair-climbing dolly and other moving equipment to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of your belongings. If you need a reliable mover for specialty items in the Houston area, consider NW Specialty Moving for its expertise and dedication to quality service.
NW Specialty Moving
Moving Services
- Gun Safe Moving
- Specialty Moving
- Hot Tubs & Swim Spas Moving
- Specialty 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 NW Specialty Moving
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
9.29/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
NW Specialty Moving consistently provides excellent, professional service, with particular praise for their efficiency, careful handling, and skill in moving challenging items, such as hot tubs, making them highly recommended by their customers.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Top-notch service from start to finish”
“amazing service”
“Service was professional, quick, courteous, and efficient”
2. Punctuality
9.21/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
NW Specialty Moving overwhelmingly impresses with their consistent on-time performance, despite a few isolated tardiness issues.
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“incredibly punctual”
“slight issue with tardiness”
“showed up on time”
3. Affordability
9.22/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
NW Specialty Moving is consistently praised for its reasonable and fair pricing, often charging less than quoted or significantly lower than competitors, demonstrating exceptional value for their services.
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“Offered the best price”
“they were affordable”
“efficient and fair price”
4. Communication
8.87/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
NW Specialty Moving consistently excels, providing timely, clear, and effective communication through various methods including text, email, and phone, making scheduling and coordination seamless for their clients.
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“easy to talk to”
“was nice communicating via text”
“Great communication with customer”
5. Stick to Prices
8.93/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
NW Specialty Moving consistently meets or exceeds customer expectations by charging as quoted or even less, demonstrating reliability and transparency in their pricing.
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“charged what they said”
“charged me the price they quoted”
“agreed to job without hesitation”
6. Speed
9.34/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
NW Specialty Moving is overwhelmingly praised for their quick and efficient service, with nearly all reviews highlighting their ability to perform tasks rapidly and effectively, though one review suggested a need for timelier service.
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“did the job quickly”
“Were able to complete the job quickly”
“Hot Tub moved very quickly”
7. Friendliness
9.41/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
NW Specialty Moving consistently demonstrates exceptional courtesy, professionalism, and politeness, making them highly praised for their personable and friendly demeanor.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Luke was amazing.”
“very courteous and seemed like a nice person”
“Were courteous and efficient”
8. Will Hire Again
9.34/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
NW Specialty Moving demonstrates overwhelmingly positive sentiment, with customers expressing high satisfaction and a strong inclination towards rehiring and recommending the company for future services.
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“Highly recommend and would hire again”
“would hire again.”
“would highly recommend”
9. Professionalism
9.49/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
NW Specialty Moving consistently demonstrates exemplary professionalism through their polite, skilled, and hard-working demeanor, along with a noticeable eagerness to assist and impress with their service from beginning to end.
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“amazing work by Luke.”
“professional in doing the job”
“Service was professional”
10. Conflict Handling
7.09/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
NW Specialty Moving consistently goes above and beyond, making every effort to ensure everything is right and even helping with setup.
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“went out of their way for me”
“go above and beyond expectations”
“went out of their way to make everything right”
11. Precision & Care
9.48/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
NW Specialty Moving consistently demonstrates exceptional care and meticulousness, ensuring items ranging from heavy furniture to delicate antiques are moved without damage through careful and considerate methods.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“handled my specialized items with care”
“kept floors clean in both houses”
“handled Hot Tub carefully”
Great Crew Members
| Luke | Luke helped move a 900lb safe with ease. |
| Luke | Luke was awesome with the move |
| John | John did a FANTASTIC job |
| John,Luke | John and Luke were professional, speedy, and kind |
| John, Luke | John and Luke moved my hot tub with ease |
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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