Riley and Sons Moving is a family-owned business that has been providing their services to the Philadelphia area since 1972. Currently owned and operated by the sons of the founder, Kevin and Tom Riley, the company specializes in both local and long-distance moving services for residential and commercial customers. They offer custom packing and unpacking, storage services for short and long term, fine art and antiques handling, and international moving assistance. As a PUC licensed and insured company, Riley and Sons Moving is committed to providing exceptional customer service, with trained professionals who focus on meeting their customer's needs. With that said, it's known as one of the movers in Philadelphia, PA, continuously striving to provide reliable moving services to their clients.
Riley and Sons Moving
The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.About Riley and Sons Moving
Additional Cities Served: Wilmington, Norristown, Princeton, Bridgeton, West Chester, Madison, PhoenixvilleShow More >
Moving Services
- Local Moving
- Long Distance Moving
- Residential Moving
- Commercial Moving (Office and Industrial)
- International Moving
- Custom Packing and Unpacking
- Fine Art, Marble, Antiques Moving
- Storage Services (Short and Long-Term)
- Logistics and Warehouse Distribution
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 Riley and Sons Moving
We analyzed and organized the customer reviews of Riley and Sons Moving in Philadelphia, PA using our proven 11-point rating system. Our rigorous evaluation process ranks each customer review for Riley and Sons Moving based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience. Here is what customers had to say about their moving experience:
1. Quality
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“had an excellent experience”
“These guys are the absolute best”
“important pieces didn't fit, extra charge incurred”
“Reliable, honest, and fair describes great service”
2. Punctuality
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“accommodated me right away for a last minute move”
“arrived on time ready to work”
“they were early”
“they were on time”
3. Affordability
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Fair pricing implies affordability”
“Estimates for the job were spot on”
“reasonably priced”
“price was more than fair”
4. Communication
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
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“never received a return call after 3 attempts”
“Honest communication was appreciated”
“quick but also very diligent throughout the entire job”
“Professional team from estimate to delivery”
5. Stick to Prices
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Stuck to their quoted prices”
“Estimates for the job were spot on”
“estimates for the job were spot on”
“estimate was right on target”
6. Speed
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Very quick”
“charged for extra hour unnecessarily”
“They were quick throughout the entire job”
“they were quick but also very diligent”
7. Friendliness
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“kind”
“guys that came out were very nice”
“The crew was amazing”
“the entire crew was very friendly”
8. Will Hire Again
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Highly recommend and would hire again”
“highly recommend them with any moving needs”
“will never recommend this company”
“Would definitely hire again”
9. Professionalism
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“crew was professional and hard working”
“customer service was not very professional”
“The crew was professional”
“very professional service”
10. Conflict Handling
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“did not make effort to rectify mask issue”
“hid the broken headboard piece in the closet”
“offered $30 for a broken 65 inch TV”
“did not rectify issue with the bed.”
11. Precision & Care
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Very quick, careful”
“important pieces were not damaged but handling time increased”
“moved all belongings without any flaws”
“no flaws during the move”
Customer Insights
Local Move Duration: 2.75 hours from 8 reviews
Interstate Move Duration: 10 days from 3 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Riley | Riley was part of a professional and hardworking crew |
| Patrick,Tim | Tim assessed accurately, Patrick led the crew well |
| Bill, Joe, Ryan | made a stressful situation fun and super efficient |
| Tom, Jose | Tom's and Jose's teams were very organized and helpful |
| Jaclyn, Bill, Brian, Javier | Jaclyn great with scheduling, Bill, Brian, & Javier had great attitudes and work ethics |
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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