With locations in Rock Hill and Charleston, South Carolina, Smooth Move is a locally owned and operated moving company that is certified by the American Moving & Storage Association as a trusted ProMover. It is fully licensed and insured to handle both residential and commercial moves and offers full-service relocations including full or partial packing, junk removal services with donation drop-off, and waterproof mobile storage solutions. As a family-owned moving company, Smooth Move cares about the community and is involved in a number of organizations that help people throughout the Palmetto State. Co-Owner and operator Reid Hovis believes in the importance of treating people right, which is evidenced by the company’s rave reviews.
Smooth Move Charleston
Ranked Top 3 Best Movers in Charleston, SC
Exceptional
based on 2898+ data points 
The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.About Smooth Move Charleston
Additional Cities Served: North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Goose Creek, Hanahan, Conway, James IslandShow More >
Moving Services
- Full Service Packing and Unpacking
- Short or Long Distance Moves
- Residential or Commercial Moves
- Junk Removal
- Delivery Service
- Labor Only (No Truck)
- Packing and Unpacking
- Junk Removal/Handling
- Delivery Services
- Overnight Holding Fee
USDOT Interstate LicenseIf 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
Last Checked: 01/10/25*Note: this license information has not been manually verified. Please confirm all license information at https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/CompanySnapshot.aspx
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Customer Reviews of Smooth Move Charleston
We analyzed and organized the customer reviews of Smooth Move Charleston in Charleston, SC using our proven 11-point rating system. Our rigorous evaluation process ranks each customer review for Smooth Move Charleston based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience. Here is what customers had to say about their moving experience:
1. Quality
9.65/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Jesse and Santel made our move go better than expected”
“best moving experience ever”
“always top notch”
“quick and took good care of my things”
2. Punctuality
9.45/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“crew was prompt”
“they were on time”
“arrived on time”
“cancelled the morning of my move”
3. Affordability
9.42/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“fair price”
“price was very, very reasonable”
“not sure it's worth the extra money paid.”
“Good price with no hidden fees”
4. Communication
9.03/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“only communicate over email”
“fantastic communication”
“good communication and very organized.”
“Excellent communication”
5. Stick to Prices
9.27/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“have yet to reimburse for service charge”
“Moved within the estimate window”
“Gave quote in writing, implying sticking to it”
“Lowered estimated time and price”
6. Speed
9.74/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“done faster than anticipated”
“worked quickly”
“knocked it out in less than 2 hours”
“worked fast and move was done super quickly”
7. Friendliness
9.74/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Dexter and his team were awesome”
“incredibly friendly”
“polite and friendly”
“helpful and polite”
8. Will Hire Again
9.57/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“will be using Smooth Move for all future moves”
“recommend Smooth Move for your next move”
“will recommend them to my friends”
“highly recommend them and would use them again”
9. Professionalism
9.47/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“crew was very professional”
“were professional”
“helpful and polite”
“they were professional”
10. Conflict Handling
6.49/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“gone over and above each time”
“have not talked to a single person”
“owner called to apologize and rectify”
“Commitment to continual improvement and customer satisfaction”
11. Precision & Care
9.5/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“handled everything with care”
“took great care with each piece of furniture”
“didn't break anything”
“super careful with my things”
Customer Insights
Local Move Duration: 2.75 hours from 39 reviews
Interstate Move Duration: 2 days from 5 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Dexter | Dexter and his team were awesome |
| Jesse, Santel | incredibly friendly, fast, and efficient |
| Dario, Justin | they were wonderful and efficient |
| Caleb | Caleb's crew was very professional |
| Marcus, Chris, Cameron, Michael, X | they were outstanding |
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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- 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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