Patterson Moving is a professional moving company serving Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, Charlottesville, and surrounding areas in the Shenandoah Valley. The company offers local and interstate moving services for residential and commercial clients. The moving team is dedicated to caring for clients' possessions as if they were their own, handling each move with professionalism, integrity, reliability, and courtesy. Patterson Moving is a division of Patterson Enterprises and is owned by Seth Patterson, who brings his passion for weight lifting and moving to the business. The company is licensed and insured, providing a careful move backed with liability and accident insurance.
Patterson Moving
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The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.About Patterson Moving
Additional Cities Served: Charlottesville, Staunton, Waynesboro, Poquoson, Waynesboro, LurayShow More >
Moving Services
- Local and Interstate Moving
- Expedited Moving
- Heavy Lifting
- Furniture Moving
- House Rearrangement
- Pick Up New Furniture
- Whole Home Moving
- Residential Moving Services
- Commercial Moving Services
- Liability and Accident Insurance
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Summarized Review of Patterson 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
7.36/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Patterson Moving garners generally high praise for professionalism and excellent service, despite a few reports of dissatisfaction and experiences of unprofessionalism.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“awesome job with our very long move”
“great work by movers”
“Loved it!!”
2. Punctuality
4.8/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Patterson Moving has received numerous complaints about not showing up or communicating effectively, although some customers have highlighted their timely responses and adherence to schedules.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they did not show up nor communicate effectively”
“they ghosted me completely”
“worked with our schedule”
3. Affordability
8.34/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Patterson Moving is highly praised for its competitive pricing, offering great value and often being cheaper than alternatives, despite one instance of a customer needing to hire additional help.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“great price”
“Charged significantly less than my previous movers”
“slightly cheaper than some of the others”
4. Communication
4.16/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Patterson Moving seems to struggle significantly, with numerous complaints about unanswered calls and poor responsiveness, despite a few instances of positive feedback praising their politeness and responsiveness.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Seth was polite and accommodating from start to finish”
“they stopped answering calls and returning voicemails”
“they called me once, then ghosted me completely”
5. Stick to Prices
3.37/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Patterson Moving generally struggles, with customers frequently complaining about overcharges, hidden fees, and not honoring initial quotes, despite a few instances where they met their quoted prices.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“overcharged us despite agreement”
“came in right on the quote”
“had to rent a uhaul company wouldn't pay”
6. Speed
7.79/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Patterson Moving generally receives high praise for their efficiency and quick service, though there have been a few complaints regarding delays and no-shows.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Crew organized and quick, evidence of their experience”
“grateful for the other company that was lightning fast”
“Extremely fast”
7. Friendliness
9.03/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Patterson Moving is consistently praised for their respectful, polite, and extremely friendly crew, with only a singular mention of an unprofessional team.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Seth and crew were polite and respectful throughout”
“Super friendly guys”
“very respectful”
8. Will Hire Again
7.12/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Patterson Moving receives predominantly positive feedback, indicating that most customers are satisfied and would choose their services for future moving needs, despite a few criticisms.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Very happy and would definitely call them again”
“will be calling you back”
“Loved it!!”
9. Professionalism
6.61/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Patterson Moving displays a significantly polarized perspective with many customers noting high levels of professionalism and training, while others cite severe unprofessionalism and lack of reliability.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“VERY VERY professional”
“Crew conducted professionally, seemed well-trained”
“super experienced”
10. Conflict Handling
2.71/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Patterson Moving generally falls short, with multiple customers feeling ignored, disputes unresolved, and efforts to address mistakes being uncommon, aside from one instance of noted exception.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“have not been able to get my deposit back”
“fixed issues themselves instead of company resolving”
“threatened litigation instead of trying to resolve issues”
11. Precision & Care
7.18/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Patterson Moving generally receives high praise for their meticulousness and attention to detail, despite a few reports of damage and dissatisfaction.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“No furniture, wall or fence damage unlike last movers”
“they were careful with items”
“very careful with my delicate fragile & my mother’s antiques”
Customer Insights
Local Move Duration: 10.5 hours from 4 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Seth | Seth was very polite, respectful, and accommodated our needs well |
| Seth | thank you so much Seth |
| Seth | thanks Seth and crew |
| Seth | owner committed and ghosted without notice |
| Seth | Seth and his team were great |
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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