Metropolitan Moving & Storage Review
Looking to hire Metropolitan Moving & Storage? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of Metropolitan Moving & Storage, 87 other Washington moving companies, and 87 moving companies in DC.
Metropolitan Moving & Storage has an overall score of 8.68 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is a Fabulous score and places it in the top 82.03% of all movers in DC and the top 80.4% of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 346 movers in DC.
Key Takeaways:
- Overall rating: 8.68 out of 10
- Highest 11-point rating category: Precision & Care
- Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions
About
Listed amongst Maryland’s esteemed top 100 companies, Metropolitan Moving & Storage is a leading provider of services to help people transition into their new homes. With over two decades of experience and unmatched customer service, the Laurel-based mover makes every relocation stress-free and enjoyable. Metropolitan Moving & Storage has served the greater Washington DC, DC region since 1998. Whether you’re moving across town or to another state, it has the truck and crew ready to help. Industry knowledge and attention to detail set these movers apart from the competition. They promise to handle your belongings with the utmost care and bring them safely to their destination. All furniture is individually wrapped in quilt pads and shrink wrap for extra protection. Pickup and delivery dates are also guaranteed so that you can plan ahead. Metropolitan Moving’s services include the careful and precise disassembly and reassembly of your furnishings, followed by their placement exactly where you want them to be.
Our Research
- Analyzed 99 total reviews
- Reviewed 6 social profiles and review listings
- Checked for license verification at FMCSA
- Crunched 425 data points pertaining to the above
11 Point Rating
| Metric | Score Out of 10 | vs Nationwide Comparison between Metropolitan Moving & Storage & the average of all
moving companies nationwide | Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10) | Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6) | Positive Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 9.17 | ↑ 10.4% | 70 | 4 | 94.6% | |
| Punctuality | 8.69 | ↑ 8.9% | 27 | 3 | 90.0% | |
| Affordability | 8.34 | ↑ 10.0% | 19 | 3 | 86.4% | |
| Communication | 8.32 | ↑ 11.9% | 25 | 5 | 83.3% | |
| Stick to Prices | 7.89 | ↑ 32.4% | 17 | 4 | 81.0% | |
| Speed | 9.34 | ↑ 10.6% | 36 | 2 | 94.7% | |
| Friendliness | 9.42 | ↑ 7.9% | 34 | 1 | 97.1% | |
| Will Hire Again | 8.97 | ↑ 11.5% | 68 | 6 | 91.9% | |
| Professionalism | 9.24 | ↑ 13.0% | 47 | 3 | 94.0% | |
| Conflict Handling | 6.61 | ↑ 62.4% | 5 | 2 | 71.4% | |
| Precision & Care | 9.51 | ↑ 20.0% | 43 | 1 | 97.7% |
Recent Metropolitan Moving & Storage Reviews
Quality - 9.17/10
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
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Punctuality - 8.69/10
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
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Affordability - 8.34/10
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Communication - 8.32/10
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?
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Stick to Prices - 7.89/10
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
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Speed - 9.34/10
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!
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Friendliness - 9.42/10
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
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Will Hire Again - 8.97/10
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
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Professionalism - 9.24/10
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
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Conflict Handling - 6.61/10
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.
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Precision & Care - 9.51/10
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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Additional Details
Moving Services Offered by Metropolitan Moving & Storage
- Local & Long Distance Residential Moving
- Commercial Relocation
- East Coast Express Movers
- Professional Packing & Unpacking
- High Value Antique / Artwork Crating Services
- Storage
- Certified Piano Movers
- Free On-Site and Online Estimate
- Home Staging & Decluttering Assistance
- Metropolitan Moving's Guide to Ensure a Stress-Free and Efficient Move
Licenses
State & federal license information
USDOT Interstate License
Status: Authorized for Interstate Moves (last checked 8/25/22)- USDOT: 1326082
- MC: 513588
- ENTITY TYPE: Carrier/Shipper
16
Registered Trucks, Tractors, or Vans
16
Registered Drivers
2/16/22
Most Recent USDOT Update
425,000
Annual Interstate Miles (2021)
Detailed Customer Insights
Based on our analysis of Metropolitan Moving & Storage's customer reviews:
4.5 hrs
Local Move Duration
based on 4 reviews
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Awards
Contact Metropolitan Moving & Storage
- 13230 Mid Atlantic Blvd, Laurel, MD, 20708
- (301) 279-0090
- https://dcmetropolitanmoving.com/
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How we ranked the top DC movers
Why you should trust us
We take reviews seriously to protect people just like you! Our team has been crunching data on moving companies since 2010. Our math-based ranking system uses data, manual review, and statistical analysis to help you hire the best movers in DC.
Rating Methodology
Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in DC:
Our original review-based ranking algorithm
We started with a total of 87 companies that offer moving services in the DC area.
From these 87 companies, we analyzed a total of 27,022 reviews dating all the way back to March 2008.
We also reviewed a total of 5 state and federal moving licenses from these 87 companies and 381 different 3rd party review and social profiles.
Each of the ~27,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria
This gave us a total of 94,597 data points to compute individual company scores.
Reviews are time-weighted so that more recent reviews carry more weight. This helps you understand how a mover is doing today... not 5 years ago. We have 6,693 Washington moving company data points from the past 2 years that carry more weight.
Bayesian averages calculated to fairly account for the differences between companies that are newer.
The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown
Our 11-point rating criteria scores every DC moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.
Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
Affordability
How affordable was the moving service?
Communication
Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.
Stick to Prices
Was the final price consistent with the original quote?
Speed
Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.
Friendliness
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?
Will Hire Again
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again.
Professionalism
Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?
Conflict Handling
How well the company responds to accidents and issues.
Precision & Care
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?
