Carey Moving & Storage is one of the country's most trusted national and international movers. Founded in 1907, this family-owned and operated business has been around for over 100 years. The company now employs over 175 team members, all specialists in local and long-distance moves. It has an office in Knoxville, TN that helps residential and commercial customers with all their moving needs, including packing, long and short-term warehousing, and portable storage options. Carey Moving is an award-winning agent for Allied Van Lines. It is also a BBB-accredited business and an AMSA member with ProMover status. Through its partnership with Enhancify, this moving company is able to provide clients with affordable financing options. It lets you pay for your move in monthly installments and spread the cost of moving over an extended period. Get a free estimate over video chat. Carey Moving & Storage would love to help you relocate.
Carey Moving & Storage
About Carey Moving & Storage
Additional Cities Served: Kingsport, Maryville, Oak Ridge, Farragut, Sevierville, Greeneville, Lenoir CityShow More >
Moving Services
- Long Distance Moving
- Local Moving
- International Moving
- Storage Services
- Commercial Moving
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.Not Authorized
for Interstate Moves
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Customer Reviews of Carey Moving & Storage
We analyzed and organized the customer reviews of Carey Moving & Storage in Knoxville, TN using our proven 11-point rating system. Our rigorous evaluation process ranks each customer review for Carey Moving & Storage 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...
“service was very disappointing”
“had a really bad experience”
“they were not professional and were not organized”
“horrible experience with the company”
2. Punctuality
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“the movers showed up late”
“men showed up late”
“given the wrong date for my move”
“the movers didn't show up on time”
3. Affordability
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“cost me a lot of money”
“I was overcharged”
“For $11,000, I don't have to do anything”
“final cost was cheaper than others we received quotes from”
4. Communication
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“poor response when called the company”
“difficult time communicating with representatives”
“they never called and I had no way of contacting them”
“Estimator and office were responsive and good listeners”
5. Stick to Prices
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“would have to charge me extra”
“move was actually less than the estimate”
“charged for a truck that was never used”
“Expected a discount but was overcharged”
6. Speed
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“very slow to pack up my belongings”
“only packed half of my things in 45 minutes”
“unloading went as smoothly and fast as the loading”
“took hours and hours”
7. Friendliness
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they were rude”
“they were rude”
“loaders were courteous”
“they were very rude”
8. Will Hire Again
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“would not recommend this company”
“would not recommend them to anyone”
“would never recommend this company”
“will never hire them again”
9. Professionalism
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“very rude and unprofessional”
“unprofessional behavior”
“they were not professional”
“threatened me with a lawsuit”
10. Conflict Handling
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Worked hard to develop a solution and went above and beyond”
“made no effort to find missing items”
“no accountability”
“Never received a call to repair damaged furniture.”
11. Precision & Care
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“only packed half of my things”
“charged for extra hours and unused truck”
“extremely careful with the boxes and furniture”
“used the entire floor space inefficiently”
Customer Insights
Cost: $ 1787.00 from 3 historical data points
Interstate Move Duration: 3 days from 3 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Tracy | Called the office and Tracy was reassuring |
| Mark | provided exceptional service |
| Mike | Mike kept in touch during the move |
| Chris, Jason | Chris provided a wonderful experience, Jason took great care moving belongings |
| Jason | Jason was awesome |
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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