Barry's Best Movers has been providing moving services to Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. since 2009. Based in Sterling, Virginia, this company was founded by Chris Barry, a native of Northern Virginia. Barry's Best Movers offers various services, including residential and commercial moving, interior moving, junk removal and disposal, vehicle transport and boat moving, and government movers & delivery. Additionally, they provide licensed & insured full packing services and conduct employee background checks. As a locally-owned and operated business, they focus on client needs and emphasize that Barry's employees are honest, punctual, and hardworking, all with several years of Leesburg, VA moving experience.
Barry's Best Movers
About Barry's Best Movers
Additional Cities Served: Manassas, Herndon, Fairfax, Culpeper, Manassas Park, ViennaShow More >
Moving Services
- Residential Moving Company
- Interior Moving Services
- Commercial Moving Company
- Northern Virginia Junk Removal and Disposal Service
- Vehicle Transport and Boat Movers in Northern VA and DC
- Government Movers & Delivery
- Full Packing Service Available
- Licensed & Insured
- Employee Background Checks
- Focused on Client Needs
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 Barry's Best Movers
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
9.44/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Barry's Best Movers receives mixed reviews, with several customers praising their outstanding service and professionalism, while others express disappointment and dissatisfaction with their experiences.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they wrapped everything and didn’t bang the walls”
“Chris and his crew did an amazing job”
“service and quality is the best”
2. Punctuality
9.29/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Barry's Best Movers generally demonstrates reliability in arriving on time, despite a few notable instances of significant delays or cancellations.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Timely could not have asked for a better experience”
“always prompt”
“prompt quoting indicates timely service”
3. Affordability
8.87/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Barry's Best Movers is generally considered to offer competitive and reasonable prices, despite a few dissatisfactions related to higher-than-expected charges.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Chris is fair and will look out for you”
“pricing is more than fair”
“best value implies extremely affordable”
4. Communication
8.77/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Barry's Best Movers receives mixed feedback, with several customers facing significant issues such as unclear and unresponsive interactions, while others commend the company for its efficient, prompt, and adaptive communication practices.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Easy to work with”
“scheduling was super easy”
“outstanding communication”
5. Stick to Prices
6.87/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Barry's Best Movers has a generally negative reputation, with most customers complaining about unexpected charges, refusal to cover damages, and costs exceeding initial estimates, despite an isolated incident where they rounded down the billed time.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“price was on target”
“no mention of price change post-quote”
“Final payment was updated transparently”
6. Speed
9.16/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Barry's Best Movers experiences mixed reviews with several customers praising their efficiency and rapid service, while an equal number criticize their slowness and lack of professionalism.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“crew was efficient in moving”
“got the job completed in very little time”
“worked diligently for 12 hours without slowing down”
7. Friendliness
9.51/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Barry's Best Movers generally receives positive remarks about the crew's polite and professional demeanor, overshadowing few negative comments regarding unprofessional and rude behavior.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Chris is amazing and puts everything into every job”
“team was very friendly”
“Jakob, Marco and Darryl were amazing”
8. Will Hire Again
9.34/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Barry's Best Movers exhibits a noticeably polarized reception, with a substantial number of customers enthusiastically endorsing the company for future services, despite a significant portion expressing unequivocal dissatisfaction and a refusal to rehire.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“appreciate the availability on short notice”
“Would highly recommend for any type of job”
“definitely use them again”
9. Professionalism
9.24/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Barry's Best Movers receives mixed feedback with reports of unprofessional behavior balancing out praise for their professional conduct and attitude.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“crew was professional in placing of our household items”
“Professional and polite”
“professional”
10. Conflict Handling
2.25/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Barry's Best Movers generally shows a lack of care and effort in addressing and rectifying damages or issues, with a rare exception of demonstrating a willingness to accommodate through compliance with safeguards.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“did not attempt to rectify the situation”
“no attempt to rectify the numerous issues mentioned”
“Did not try to right any wrongs.”
11. Precision & Care
9.22/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Barry's Best Movers has received mixed reviews, with numerous clients praising their careful and skillful handling of possessions, while others report damage to furniture and belongings.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“didn't bang the walls or damage items”
“crew was efficient and thorough in their packing”
“took such care with every piece of furniture”
Customer Insights
Local Move Duration: 6 hours from 10 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Chris, Donnell | wrapped everything carefully and were great helpers |
| Chris | Chris and his crew did an amazing job |
| Chris | puts everything into every job he does |
| Chris | Chris deserved praise for being prompt and professional |
| Chris Barry | quick response, price on target, professional |
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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