J. Barber Moving & Storage is a professional moving company based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. They offer comprehensive residential and commercial moving and storage services in the DC Metro, Northern, and Central Virginia areas. The company provides various moving services, including local, long-distance, and international moves, as well as specialized services like piano and art moving. They also offer packing, shipping, and storage facilities, with climate-controlled units and advanced security measures. J. Barber Moving & Storage is fully licensed and insured, and its team of movers undergoes thorough background checks to ensure reliable and trustworthy service.
J. Barber Moving & Storage Inc.
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The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.About J. Barber Moving & Storage Inc.
Additional Cities Served: Culpeper, Colonial Heights, Strasburg, Dumfries, Luray, Blackstone, ElktonShow More >
Moving Services
- Residential Movers
- Commercial Movers
- Local Movers
- Long-Distance Movers
- International Movers
- Furniture Movers
- Piano Movers
- Fine Art Movers
- Freight Shipping
- Moving Storage
Virginia Moving License
Active
Last Checked: 04/07/22USDOT 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 J. Barber Moving & Storage Inc.
We analyzed and organized the customer reviews of J. Barber Moving & Storage Inc. in Fredericksburg, VA using our proven 11-point rating system. Our rigorous evaluation process ranks each customer review for J. Barber Moving & Storage Inc. based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience. Here is what customers had to say about their moving experience:
1. Quality
8.57/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Beverly and the team were very helpful and professional”
“EXCELLENT, professional, highly recommend”
“very pleased with service”
“J Barber tops all moving companies”
2. Punctuality
7.84/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“team of movers were prompt”
“they were right on time”
“On time”
“the movers were on time”
3. Affordability
8.61/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“very pleased with price”
“estimate was much more reasonable than others”
“couldn't be happier with the value”
“The quote received was fair and competitive”
4. Communication
8.22/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Beverly Denny was always available to answer questions”
“Beverly Denny was always responsive”
“maintained excellent communication”
“Aaron kept me informed of ETA”
5. Speed
8.31/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they worked as hard as humanly possible”
“got there in good time”
“Worked extremely hard without wasting time”
“very quick on the helping and unloading”
6. Friendliness
9.49/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“were very friendly”
“Extremely professional”
“nicest moving and storage facility I've been”
“crew was respectful and courteous even in 90+ degree temps”
7. Will Hire Again
8.4/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Definitely recommend J Barber for your moving needs”
“highly recommend and would hire again”
“would hire again”
“would definitely hire J Barber again”
8. Professionalism
8.54/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“movers were professional”
“professional team, truly perfect”
“handled with the highest levels of professionalism”
“Colby and Joe were professional”
9. Conflict Handling
4.67/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“denies responsibility for issues and losses”
“handled minor hiccups to complete satisfaction”
“fully addressed everything in a completely fair way”
“they tried to rectify the situation with the missing items.”
10. Precision & Care
8.01/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“everything was well taken care of”
“especially considerate of our high valued furniture”
“All furniture was wrapped, padded, and protected”
“extremely careful with the furniture”
Great Crew Members
| Beverly | Beverly was very helpful setting up the move |
| Joe | smoothing our move process |
| J Barber | deserves more than 5 stars |
| Beverly Denny, Colby, Joe | Beverly was helpful, Colby and Joe oversaw loading and unloading professionally |
| Beverly Denny | movers were great and Beverly was responsive |
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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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