Though the family-owned Eastern Moving & Storage started in 1979, the Bishop family has moving industry roots that date back to the early 1900s. With decades of industry experience, this Baltimore-based moving company specializes in local moves within Baltimore and across Maryland but also offers long-distance moves, international moving services, and storage services. Considering various other movers in Baltimore, MD, Eastern Moving & Storage always ensures to use highly-experienced and well-trained professional staff, so you have the best possible relocation experience. Licensed by the US DOT, the company is also a member of the American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA) and proudly displays its 'Pro Mover' certification.
Eastern Moving & Storage
Moving Services
- Residential Moving
- Packing
- Storage
- Office 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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Customer Reviews of Eastern Moving & Storage
We analyzed and organized the customer reviews of Eastern Moving & Storage in Baltimore, MD using our proven 11-point rating system. Our rigorous evaluation process ranks each customer review for Eastern Moving & Storage based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience. Here is what customers had to say about their moving experience:
1. Quality
8.4/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“chipped furniture and broken TV stand”
“wouldn't recommend them”
“overall it was a bad experience”
“they lost a very expensive box and refused responsibility”
2. Punctuality
8.2/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“took nearly twice as long as estimated”
“took longer than the estimate to move me”
“They arrived promptly”
“were punctual”
3. Affordability
7.24/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“total bill was thousands over what was quoted”
“upcharges for fuel and extra weight without proof”
“end price was even lower than our quote”
“owner did not refund for overcharged hours”
4. Communication
6.8/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“took two weeks to respond to inquiry”
“they increased our monthly storage rate without warning”
“got the run around for last 6 weeks”
“Eastern gave the run around and no repair options”
5. Stick to Prices
5.28/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“charged us more than the estimate”
“total bill was thousands over what was quoted”
“upcharges not in original quote”
“end price was even lower than our quote”
6. Speed
8.67/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“first crew took nearly twice as long”
“Tony and Larry were fast”
“moving took longer than initially estimated”
“movers ended up taking their sweet time”
7. Friendliness
9.14/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“crew that delivered was good humored”
“never met a ruder individual”
“Tim and Jim showed a negative attitude”
“They were very friendly”
8. Will Hire Again
8/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“would not recommend and never use again”
“I wouldn't recommend them”
“would avoid this business in the future”
“STAY AWAY- NOT A REPUTABLE BUSINESS”
9. Professionalism
8.5/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“crew disassembled furniture not supposed to”
“delivery crew was professional”
“they are the furthest from professional”
“blamed everyone but his company”
10. Conflict Handling
3.11/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“no resolution provided for missing shelves”
“owner wasn't responsive about damages”
“refused to give insurance info for the lost box”
“did not actively help repair the sofa”
11. Precision & Care
7.62/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“chipped furniture and broken TV stand”
“damage to large items”
“they lost my professionally packed box”
“no problems with heavy pieces and tight corners”
Customer Insights
Local Move Duration: 4 hours from 5 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Tim, Tony, Larry | Tim was quick and efficient, Tony and Larry worked hard |
| Todd, Deonte | Todd and Deonte were exceptional |
| Tim Mabe | fabulous experience with him and his crew |
| Tim | Tim was amazing |
| Tony, Larry | handled the moving very professionally and carefully |
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?
Dependable Rankings You Can Count On!
Our rankings are data-driven — movers cannot purchase a spot on our list. Here's why you can have confidence in our recommendations:
- No Paid Placements: Every company earns its spot through merit, not payment.
- Extensive Analysis: Evaluated over 24,000 movers across the country for our rankings.
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