Nilson Van & Storage Review
Looking to hire Nilson Van & Storage ? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of Nilson Van & Storage , 43 other Columbia moving companies, and 305 moving companies in South Carolina.
Key Takeaways:
- Overall rating: 5.83 out of 10
- Highest 11-point rating category: Friendliness
- Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions
About
Established in 1938, Nilson Van & Storage is a family-owned moving company in South Carolina. Boasting over 75 years of experience, the company has expanded to eight locations and offers a broad spectrum of services. Catering to not just residential, but also commercial, corporate, government/military, and international clients, they specialize in everything from packing and moving to storage and automobile transport. If you're looking for Columbia, SC moving services, their highly skilled and professional team prides itself on streamlining the process. Offering accurate price quotes and personalized customer service, they work diligently to ensure moving and storage transitions are smooth and hassle-free for all clients. With a scope beyond local moves, they've extended their services to include national destinations and over 160 countries worldwide.
Our Research
11 Point Rating
| Metric | Score Out of 10 | vs Nationwide Comparison between Nilson Van & 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 | 6.31 | ↓ -24.2% | 17 | 16 | 51.5% | |
| Punctuality | 5.80 | ↓ -27.5% | 6 | 8 | 42.9% | |
| Affordability | 5.92 | ↓ -22.0% | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | |
| Communication | 5.66 | ↓ -23.9% | 10 | 10 | 50.0% | |
| Stick to Prices | 6.26 | ↑ 5.2% | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | |
| Speed | 6.71 | ↓ -20.9% | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | |
| Friendliness | 7.89 | ↓ -10.0% | 13 | 3 | 81.3% | |
| Will Hire Again | 5.73 | ↓ -29.0% | 16 | 17 | 48.5% | |
| Professionalism | 5.92 | ↓ -27.8% | 10 | 11 | 47.6% | |
| Conflict Handling | 2.53 | ↓ -37.9% | 2 | 9 | 18.2% | |
| Precision & Care | 5.44 | ↓ -31.4% | 8 | 11 | 42.1% |
Recent Nilson Van & Storage Reviews
Quality - 6.31/10
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
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Punctuality - 5.80/10
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
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Affordability - 5.92/10
How affordable was the moving service?
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Communication - 5.66/10
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 - 6.26/10
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
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Speed - 6.71/10
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 - 7.89/10
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
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Will Hire Again - 5.73/10
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
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Professionalism - 5.92/10
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
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Conflict Handling - 2.53/10
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 - 5.44/10
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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Additional Details
Moving Services Offered by Nilson Van & Storage
- Full Service Residential
- Corporate Relocation
- Commercial and Logistics Relocation
- Military Relocation
- International Moving
- Packing & Storage
- Local Moving Services
- Long Distance Moving Services
- Short Term Storage
- Full Packing Services
Licenses
State & federal license information
USDOT Interstate License
Status: Authorized for Interstate Moves (last checked 6/26/25)- USDOT: 122025
- MC: 109331
- ENTITY TYPE: Carrier/Broker
47
Registered Trucks, Tractors, or Vans
39
Registered Drivers
5/02/24
Most Recent USDOT Update
290,000
Annual Interstate Miles (2023)
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Contact Nilson Van & Storage
- 233 Plumbers Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203
- (803) 786-5366
- https://nilsonvan.com/
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How we ranked the top South Carolina 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 South Carolina.
Rating Methodology
Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in South Carolina:
Our original review-based ranking algorithm
We started with a total of 305 companies that offer moving services in the South Carolina area.
From these 305 companies, we analyzed a total of 41,373 reviews dating all the way back to September 2009.
We also reviewed a total of 6 state and federal moving licenses from these 305 companies and 875 different 3rd party review and social profiles.
Each of the ~41,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria
This gave us a total of 92,275 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 17,649 Columbia 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 South Carolina 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?
