Colonial Van Lines Reviews 2,678

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff's professionalism, knowledge, and thoughtfulness throughout the entire moving process. Consumers highlight the company's excellent communication, ensuring they felt secure and informed every step of the way. Many reviewers were impressed by the movers' efficiency, speed, and attention to detail, noting that items were handled with care and arrived undamaged. People also appreciate the company's organizational skills, which made the moving process smooth and stress-free. Some reviewers mention that the final price was even lower than the initial quote, while others highlight the clear and fair pricing structure with no hidden fees. However, opinions on the delivery service, product, and price are mixed, indicating a lower consensus among reviewers on these aspects.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The overall experience was very positive. Every associate that helped along our move was professional, knowledgeable, and thoughtful - 5 stars across the board for them! Colonial wasn't the cheapest... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Premove calls confirming move details made us feel secure in our choice of companies. We were not let down. Our movers were timely, moved confidently and quickly and were observent of all details... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was our first professional move. Colonial Van Lines is very good a communicating each step of the process. It was a long distance move and weather was not a friend. There were a few glitches alon... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My goodness - the team was on every detail from start to finish! Amazing at assisting in inventory lists to get an accurate quote, and the packing/unpacking crews in Nevada and here in Arizona were... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The move was smooth and seamless. The Colonial team checked in regularly to ensure all was going well, from prep ahead of time to the day after unpacking. They beat the estimate for time taken to pack... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Packing men at pickup were highly professional, Efficient, polite hard working and concerned with their work. Upon delivery, different crew were of utmost pleasure to have in our new home. They w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The workers were top notch, they were so careful, knew what they were doing, and super organized. Their organization of the move was amazing. The communication, both email and by phone, was on a daily... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had not moved for over 30 yrs. It was a scary prospect moving over 1000 miles. The Colonial reps and contact manager were great communicating through the entire process. Our driver/mover Eli was th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My move went like clockwork. From the office staff to Ivan, our amazing mover. He arrived Friday early evening, carefully wrapped my furniture, and got everything on the truck in less than two hours.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Andrew the mover couldn’t have been better. Kept me informed, his crew motivated, my goods handled with care and efficiency. Whole house interstate move nothing damaged, nothing lost. Coordinators Ren... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After reading some of the movers horror stories on line I was very concerned. Turns out that I made the right decision going with Colonial! They were simply amazing....pick up and delivery went so s... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had my family heirlooms shipped from FL to MA. Tiffany handled everything flawlessly, she explained the difference between an actual carrier and a broker. The movers Alex & Mike handled the actual m... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The men who loaded everything in Arizona and the men who unloaded the items in Texas were great! No breakage, very careful with antiques and garage items equally, nice people in general. And, the driv... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The men who loaded everything in Arizona and the men who unloaded the items in Texas were great! No breakage, very careful with antiques and garage items equally, nice people in general. And, the driv... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not work with this company. First, they’re a broker not a moving company. Their communication is terrible, which is exactly what you don’t need during a huge stressful move. They consistently withh... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Colonial Van Lines did an exceptional job packing, loading, and delivering our household items. They were quick to respond. Brittany Holcomb contacted us and walked us through the process. It is am... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our Colonial team, Diane, Bernadette and Danielle kept us informed every step of the way with every aspect of the moving experience. Our movers were friendly and hard working. We had absolutely no... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The worst move ever! They did not take care of my property - boxes had holes in them, totes were smashed, furniture was not treated properly. I paid the deposit, the pick up fee and the final due an... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had never hired movers before so we had a ton of questions that our moving advisor knew the answer to each time. We were still skeptical because it ultimately comes down to the people that come to... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Colonial Van Lines made our moving experience so easy! The level of communication and assistance throughout the whole process was beyond anything we could've asked for. We moved from FL to WV and ever... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I've used Nationwide eight times before and thought I'd give Colonial a try. My move is coming up in a few days and no one can confirm my pick-up date. Anyone who moves often knows it's a domino effec... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

1. Nothing broken. 2. Good communication… until the deposit paid. 3. Move Coordinator was defensive when we asked for a pickup date confirmation. 4. Had to go to a manager to get a pickup dat... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

First off moving is extremely expensive! They can not guarantee a specific date or time . Even when given a four hour window to wait for the movers they call to tell you they are going to be late like... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They lied completely from start to finish. We contracted for two(2) empty moving vans. You agreed and then sent a 1/2 full moving van and an empty semi trailer with a high center of gravity. The load... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Booked them last minute and was surprised because even though the movers were 2 hours late they packed up our place within 3 hours of arrival. Was told that delivery would be a window of Dec 29-Jan 11... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My family used Colonial to move from Michigan to South Carolina. Not only was our furniture a week later than expected, but our furniture and personal belongings were destroyed - tables, bookshelves,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Moving an office from MA to NY and not having the new office available for a number of months is no easy feet. Colonial made the moving and storage process very easy. Their movers were very professio... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have heard many horror stories about moving, but thankfully our story was a success. We were assigned a crew that was not only hard working, meticulous, and prompt, but also had amazing personalitie... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from the very start. Thoughtful, efficient, practical Colonial employees helped me organize for the move, gave me a fair price, and then, through their contract with Husky Moving, delive... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We never used a professional mover before and were apprehensive. Joseph and Elsie were our phone contacts and were always friendly and responsive. The actual movers, Carlos and Walter, were courteous,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Colonial helped me move items from Atlanta to Dallas in Sept2024. When first contacted, they remembered me from another move 4 years prior. They stayed in constant contact with me thru the entire p... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

where to begin?... From missing the total estimate which required a 2nd pickup and delivery costing me 40% more than quoted, to the 2nd pick up having the driver run through my yard as he left with... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Coin, right from the start, listened to me. We've made 16 interstate moves the past 20 years, and 2 international moves. So I do know a few things about my stuff and he listened. He had a prompt qu... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We moved 2400 square feet of household items from TX to AZ. The overall experience was very good. Moving is stressful and the professionals at Colonial were terrific at helping us through the entire... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Colonial contracted with them UNITED SHOWED UP unprepared day of packing Day 2 took over12 hours to load. About10000 lbs then keeps changing delivery date load was on a Wednesday First promised the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company made a positive impression from the first call. Mitch pulled up our house listing and walked me through each room to make a list of what we were moving. The Quality Control team answere... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had to use two different moving companies for our last move (downsizing from one house to two apartments), so I had the chance to compare. Juan and his team at Colonial were far superior than the ot... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a very complicated move in a very short amount of time., over the holidays. Chad arranged everything seamlessly including 3rd party vendors to dismantle and reassemble hard to move items. Alawa... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently relocated out of state and needed help moving my one-bedroom apartment into a storage unit. The movers arrived right on time and had everything loaded up in under two hours. They were frien... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were overjoyed with the service we got with Colonial Van Lines. We loved how they serviced us with such highest care. They made sure everything was carefully wrapped, loaded and accounted for. Th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Colonial Van Lines was a great choice for our moving needs. They stayed in touch with us every step of the way. They were professional and their price for moving was reasonable and much less than our... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My moving coordinator did a great job of communicating with me during the process; the customer care specialist was also helpful. The only glitch was that no one told me the local mover planned to pa... See more

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As one of the nation’s top long distance movers, Colonial Van Lines is the preferred choice for all your long distance moving needs. With over 50 years of experience and over 200 agents within our network within the moving and storage industry, we have the knowledge and ability to handle your move. Colonial Van Lines is a licensed and insured long distance mover providing professional moving services across the United States. Our friendly movers are ready to provide high-quality professional moving services. Colonial is family owned & operated and provides 100% FREE moving quotes.

Colonial Van Lines - Your Nationwide Movers

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Customer Satisfaction is our Top Priority!
With over 20+ years in the moving and storage industry there is no move to big or small we cannot satisfy. In our 20 + years of being a mover the owner has successfully executed over 200,000 moves, and has a customer satisfaction approval rating over 92%.

Hassle Free Moving Estimates From Experienced Estimators

Commitment Free Moving Estimates With A Price Match Guarantee

Commitment Free Moving Estimates With A Price Match Guarantee
If you are planning a state-to-state relocation there is no need to look further. Colonial Van Lines has proudly been in the moving industry over 20+ year experience, and has a customer satisfaction rating over 92%. Give us the opportunity to earn your business, we will not disappoint. We will be happy to meet or beat the price of any reputable moving quote.

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The guys who came to help were…

The guys who came to help were exceptional. They were kind and professional and capable. They made the experience very pleasant and easy. They went above and beyond to help assist me and I highly recommend them.

10 February 2026
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Thank you for sharing your positive experience regarding your recent move. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing here at Colonial Van Lines. We want to wish you all the best at your new location and in all your future endeavors. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Review of Colonial movers

There entire team was professional with communication with me with updates almost every day from packing and pickup to delivery. Delivery team were courteous and set everything in place after assembling. Very happy with entire experience!

6 February 2026
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Robert,
Thank you for sharing your positive experience regarding your recent move. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing here at Colonial Van Lines. We want to wish you all the best at your new location and in all your future endeavors. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We moved from Indiana to Alabama

We moved from Indiana to Alabama. Colonial was on time and did a great job. They handled our possessions with care. The experience overall was very good. I would use them again.

1 February 2026
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Deborah,
Thank you for sharing your positive experience regarding your recent move. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing here at Colonial Van Lines. We want to wish you all the best at your new location and in all your future endeavors. Thank you!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I do not recommend this company

I was not provided copies of all of the paperwork signed after the movers left. Some items were not delivered. The driver of the delivery truck was using a key to remove packing tape from my glass dining table top. He left with the Swiss Army knife I lent him and nobody can seem to locate him. Boxes marked “fragile” were placed upside down and underneath heavier boxes and bins. I also asked if they had closed up and returned the freight elevator to automatic function when the key was returned and the driver/mover told me yes. Upon checking, I noticed that the elevator was still in manual mode (so others in my building were unable to access it after the move was complete), and the elevator door to garage/parking area was left wide open. I did not expect that they would have to return everything to previous status, but I would have appreciated knowing everything was left open (it’s a good thing I checked). I do not plan to use Colonial Can Lines again - particularly if there is risk of subcontracting with Father and Sons for a future move. I do not recommend either at this time.

30 January 2026
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Reply from Colonial Van Lines

We apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced. We would like to speak to you regarding the issues you have experienced. Please call the resolutions team at 954-958-2200 ext 225 so that they can work on your behalf on a resolution for your issues. If they are not available please leave a voicemail. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Colonial well surpassed my…

Colonial well surpassed my expectations. There was some damage, but when they found the fire items that were not delivered I was thrilled. Every one we worked with was friendly and helpful. We are all human and can make mistakes. They had their money. They could have forgotten about me, but they didn't. Thank you so much!!!!

20 January 2026
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Suzanne,
Thank you for sharing your positive experience regarding your recent move. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing here at Colonial Van Lines. We want to wish you all the best at your new location and in all your future endeavors. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Moving an office from MA to NY

Moving an office from MA to NY and not having the new office available for a number of months is no easy feet. Colonial made the moving and storage process very easy. Their movers were very professional and communicative. Colonial accommodated our ever changing delivery date. We are finally in our new space and very happy with the service we received.

6 February 2026
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Kim,
Thank you for sharing your positive experience regarding your recent move. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing here at Colonial Van Lines. We want to wish you all the best at your new location and in all your future endeavors. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was our first professional move

This was our first professional move. Colonial Van Lines is very good a communicating each step of the process. It was a long distance move and weather was not a friend. There were a few glitches along the way but they were addressed in a professional and timely manner. Overall we’re were very satisfied with the process.

5 February 2026
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Reply from Colonial Van Lines

Kate,
Thank you for sharing your positive experience regarding your recent move. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing here at Colonial Van Lines. We want to wish you all the best at your new location and in all your future endeavors. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The workers were top notch

The workers were top notch, they were so careful, knew what they were doing, and super organized. Their organization of the move was amazing. The communication, both email and by phone, was on a daily basis from the time we hired the company to the conclusion, making sure we knew what to do, what to expect, and the timeline.

5 February 2026
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Dan & Jo,
Thank you for sharing your positive experience regarding your recent move. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing here at Colonial Van Lines. We want to wish you all the best at your new location and in all your future endeavors. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Move GA to NC

They followed through with everything they said they would. Staff were all pleasant and helpful.

4 February 2026
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Susan,
Thank you for sharing your positive experience regarding your recent move. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing here at Colonial Van Lines. We want to wish you all the best at your new location and in all your future endeavors. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliability, Percision, Professional

Premove calls confirming move details made us feel secure in our choice of companies.
We were not let down. Our movers were timely, moved confidently and quickly and were observent of all details.Upon arrival at new addresses(move included 2 drop off points) They quickly and carefully unloaded. Thank you. Have spread the word to all and wouldn't hesitate

9 December 2025
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Norma,
Thank you for sharing your positive experience regarding your recent move. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing here at Colonial Van Lines. We want to wish you all the best at your new location and in all your future endeavors. Thank you!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very Good Experience

The overall experience was very positive. Every associate that helped along our move was professional, knowledgeable, and thoughtful - 5 stars across the board for them! Colonial wasn't the cheapest, nor the most expensive, quote we received but the services provided and the professionalism by everyone made them the clear choice. I only dropped 1 star as the cost did go up from the quote, which was a combination of adding things as we had a clearer picture of what we wanted to pack vs them and the weight/cube being higher than estimated. Still, good value for the cost. The movers themselves, a 3rd party crew, were also very polite, effective, and quick!

29 January 2026
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Kelly,
Thank you for sharing your positive experience regarding your recent move. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing here at Colonial Van Lines. We want to wish you all the best at your new location and in all your future endeavors. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our driver

Our driver, loader, unloader…Jean was top notch. He is professional, unbelievably hard working and very thorough. .
The company is constantly emailing, calling to ck, etc.

30 January 2026
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Linda,
Thank you for sharing your positive experience regarding your recent move. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing here at Colonial Van Lines. We want to wish you all the best at your new location and in all your future endeavors. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They made moving seem easy!

The delivery men showed up when they said they would. They were very professional and polite. They started unloading my items that they had. They had all my things in the shed quickly and without any problems.
They are great movers. I would recommend them to others.

29 January 2026
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Carol,
Thank you for sharing your positive experience regarding your recent move. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing here at Colonial Van Lines. We want to wish you all the best at your new location and in all your future endeavors. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company movers asked questions

This company movers asked questions
on both ends instead of just placing goods down.
They disposed of packaging where possible.
I have moved 18 times and they were
the best

29 January 2026
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Mary,
Thank you for sharing your positive experience regarding your recent move. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing here at Colonial Van Lines. We want to wish you all the best at your new location and in all your future endeavors. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Peter,
Thank you for sharing your positive experience regarding your recent move. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing here at Colonial Van Lines. We want to wish you all the best at your new location and in all your future endeavors. Thank you!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I would like to give a much better…

I would like to give a much better review for this move because when I used Colonial a couple of years ago everything went well. This time there was a major problem with the delivery. My move was from Tennessee to Florida but I couldn't make the trip to arrive at my destination before the truck did so I had to contact a friend to meet the driver to move my household goods to a storage unit. When the driver arrived he told my friend that he had arranged for help in unloading but the guy(s) never showed up and he asked my friend to help unload the truck. My friend is an older somewhat handicapped person so he called his son to come and help unload the truck. I have since found out that this was unauthorized and the driver should never have done that. My friend and his son received no compensation from the driver who said he didn't have any cash money to pay them. My household goods were so poorly stacked in the climate controlled storage unit with very heavy boxes stacked on top of lighter ones that collapsed and fell against the door which made it almost impossible to open the door later on. I am a 83 year old woman and now it looks like I will have to hire someone to restack everything in better order to avoid further damage. Needless to say this has been a very stressful move for me.

22 January 2026
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Reply from Colonial Van Lines

Our team would like to thank you for the effort made in sharing your experience with the public. As household movers, we appreciate the opportunity to have played a role in your relocation and we wish you all the best in your new location.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Packing men at pickup were highly…

Packing men at pickup were highly professional,
Efficient, polite hard working and concerned with their work. Upon delivery, different crew were of utmost pleasure to have in our new home.
They were very friendly and skilled in handling all our needs. I highly recommend this company.

15 January 2026
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Reply from Colonial Van Lines

Anne,
Thank you for sharing your positive experience regarding your recent move. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing here at Colonial Van Lines. We want to wish you all the best at your new location and in all your future endeavors. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Big move, little time

I had a very complicated move in a very short amount of time., over the holidays. Chad arranged everything seamlessly including 3rd party vendors to dismantle and reassemble hard to move items. Alawana kept me up to dare through every step. The pricing was clear and fair. Every one involved was so professional. There was no problem with pick up or drop off. We couldn’t be happier with the service.

21 January 2026
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Reply from Colonial Van Lines

Thank you for sharing your positive experience regarding your recent move. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing here at Colonial Van Lines. We want to wish you all the best at your new location and in all your future endeavors. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a stress-free and worry-free move!

Phone representative really sold me on the company. She was polite and patient and stayed in contact throughout the process. Movers were on time, friendly, and efficient.

9 December 2025
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Reply from Colonial Van Lines

Thank you for sharing your positive experience regarding your recent move. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing here at Colonial Van Lines. We want to wish you all the best at your new location and in all your future endeavors. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stellar move

The movers showed up and took great care with wrapping up all my furniture. They kept me advised of any concerns they had. The unwrapping and reassembly went well also.

9 January 2026
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Reply from Colonial Van Lines

Thank you for sharing your positive experience regarding your recent move. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing here at Colonial Van Lines. We want to wish you all the best at your new location and in all your future endeavors. Thank you!

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