FlatRate Moving Review
Looking to hire FlatRate Moving? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of FlatRate Moving, 87 other Washington moving companies, and 87 moving companies in DC.
Key Takeaways:
- Overall rating: 5.70 out of 10
- Highest 11-point rating category: Quality
- Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions
About
FlatRate Moving is a professional moving company based in New York City that offers both local and interstate services. The company has been at the forefront of their industry, having introduced a guaranteed, all-inclusive flat rate pricing. Their services encompass a wide range of areas, offering local, long-distance, international, office, and elite white-glove moving services. They also facilitate packing, custom crating, and storage. Unique features include a FlatRate mobile app for handling move-related activities and a comprehensive digital barcode system for precise inventory tracking. They also offer military relocation services and are trusted by the United Nations and US Military for world-wide relocations. For those looking for secure and safe movers in Washington DC, DC, FlatRate Moving offers its services aligning with their unwavering commitment to quality, making use of top-tier materials to guarantee the safe transport of items.
Our Research
- Analyzed 5 total reviews
- Reviewed 2 social profiles and review listings
- Checked for license verification at FMCSA
- Crunched 22 data points pertaining to the above
11 Point Rating
| Metric | Score Out of 10 | vs Nationwide Comparison between FlatRate Moving & 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 | 7.54 | ↓ -9.2% | 4 | 1 | 80.0% | |
| Affordability | 6.05 | ↓ -20.1% | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | |
| Communication | 6.09 | ↓ -18.1% | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | |
| Stick to Prices | 3.40 | ↓ -42.9% | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | |
| Speed | 5.92 | ↓ -29.9% | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | |
| Will Hire Again | 7.10 | ↓ -11.8% | 3 | 1 | 75.0% | |
| Professionalism | 6.49 | ↓ -20.6% | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | |
| Conflict Handling | 2.20 | ↓ -45.9% | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | |
| Precision & Care | 7.25 | ↓ -8.5% | 3 | 1 | 75.0% |
Recent FlatRate Moving Reviews
Quality - 7.54/10
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
Overall Review Distribution
Affordability - 6.05/10
How affordable was the moving service?
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Communication - 6.09/10
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 - 3.40/10
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
Overall Review Distribution
Speed - 5.92/10
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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Will Hire Again - 7.10/10
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
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Professionalism - 6.49/10
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
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Conflict Handling - 2.20/10
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 - 7.25/10
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
Overall Review Distribution
Additional Details
Moving Services Offered by FlatRate Moving
- Local Moving
- Long Distance Moving
- International Moving
- Office Moving
- Elite White Glove Moving
- Box Delivery
- Packing Services
- Custom Crating
- Storage
- Commercial Moving
Licenses
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Contact FlatRate Moving
- 279 Derwood Cir, Rockville, MD, 20850
- (301) 279-9279
- https://www.flatrate.com/locations/dc-movers/
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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 6,699 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?
