Located in Erie, Tri-State Moving Service is a go-to mover in its service area. Moving in or out of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York is more manageable with professional help. Tri-State Moving Service provides quality moving and packing services. Whether you're moving from a small apartment or a two-story home, there's no job too big or small. Tri-State Moving Service provides excellent service with attention to detail. No matter what your moving needs are, its professional movers can find a way to help you out. Its packing and unpacking services are very convenient, which is just one way you get back time and energy to focus on settling into your new home.
Tri State Moving Service
Ranked Top 10 Best Movers in Erie, PA
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based on 516+ data points 
The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.About Tri State Moving Service
Additional Cities Served: Jamestown, Hermitage, Greensburg, Sharon, Meadville, ConneautShow More >
Moving Services
- Local Moves (apartments, singlefamily homes, retirement communities, dorms, condos, etc.)
- FullService Packing and Unpacking
- Commercial Moves (offices, businesses of all sizes)
- Storage Moving Services (across the tristate area)
- LowCost Moving Services
- Moving Labor Services (packing, loading, unloading, furniture rearranging, etc.)
- Large or Fragile Item Moves (antiques, pianos, gun safes, hot tubs, large furniture, etc.)
- Discounts for Seniors, Students, and Military
- Collaboration with Birkmire Trucking, ABF Freight, and Go Minis
- 30 years of Moving Experience
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Summarized Review of Tri State Moving Service
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
8.66/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Tri State Moving Service is consistently praised for their exceptional service and professionalism, with many customers highly recommending them and highlighting their efficiency and care, despite a few negative experiences regarding respectfulness, pricing, and item handling.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“I can’t say enough good things about Tri State Movers”
“Joey is disrespectful and distasteful”
“amazing experience with A team”
2. Punctuality
9.16/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Tri State Moving Service is consistently described as prompt and on-time, with numerous instances of arriving early or exactly when expected, and only one mention of poor punctuality.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“guys were prompt”
“punctuality was poor with excessive breaks”
“Showed up on time”
3. Affordability
7.79/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Tri State Moving Service generally receives high praise for its reasonable pricing and cost-saving approach, though there are a few mentions of unexpected fees and price hikes that concern some customers.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“the cost was incredibly fair”
“charged a lot more than quoted”
“Reasonable pricing”
4. Communication
6.73/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Tri State Moving Service has shown a mixed but generally positive performance with a majority of customers praising their responsiveness and service, although a few have reported significant issues with communication and pricing clarity.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“no communication about insurance”
“owner is very responsive”
“quickly looked at how he could juggle his schedule”
5. Stick to Prices
3.45/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Tri State Moving Service generally receives negative feedback for adding unexpected charges and not adhering to initial quotes, though a few customers reported satisfactory adherence to pricing.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“the owner's price is less than what the movers say”
“refusing to reimburse for damages”
“Was charged a lot more than quoted”
6. Speed
9.35/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Tri State Moving Service generally receives high praise for their efficiency and rapid work, with multiple customers impressed by the quick and effective handling of their moves, despite an isolated complaint about excessive breaks.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“moved our three bedroom apartment in just under 3 hours”
“took excessive breaks, slowing the move”
“worked quickly”
7. Friendliness
9.07/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Tri State Moving Service generally receives high praise for their courteous and pleasant team, despite isolated incidents of unprofessional behavior from an individual named Joey.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“They were kind, courteous”
“Joey is disrespectful and distasteful”
“Joey was disrespectful to neighbors and surroundings.”
8. Will Hire Again
8.31/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Tri State Moving Service receives a predominantly positive response with many customers expressing high satisfaction and a strong likelihood of rehiring, although there is a minority of customers who have cited negative experiences that would preclude them from using the service again.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“consider these guys for your move”
“would go elsewhere”
“would not hire again due to the negative experience.”
9. Professionalism
8.76/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Tri State Moving Service generally receives praise for having a professional, respectful, and hard-working team, with a few isolated instances of reported disrespect and unprofessionalism.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Joey is disrespectful and distasteful”
“crew leader was disrespectful and confrontational.”
“were professional and helpful”
10. Conflict Handling
5.23/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Tri State Moving Service has displayed a polarized performance ranging from no effort to rectify issues in some cases to going above and beyond, including direct owner involvement to clear up miscommunications.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“no effort to rectify the broken vanity situation”
“Went above and beyond in service”
“owner cleared things up after a miscommunication”
11. Precision & Care
8.58/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Tri State Moving Service is predominantly praised for their meticulous attention and care in protecting customers' belongings, with many reports of furniture and items arriving without damage, despite a few instances of mishandling.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“great job protecting my furniture”
“vanity wasn't wrapped and broke”
“handled the giant mirror carefully”
Customer Insights
Local Move Duration: 3 hours from 4 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Joey | made the experience worth it |
| Carl | Carl and his team were amazing |
| Carl, Joey, Brian | quickly arranged the move, were prompt and professional |
| Carl | Carl made the move worry-free |
| Carl | wonderful service and organized system |
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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