Colonial Van Lines Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.0

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Looking at 547 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the professional moving crews for their exceptional hard work, extremely careful packing, and consistently respectful attitude throughout the entire transit process. Consumers often appreciate the highly efficient scheduling, clear initial quotes, and the exceptionally smooth overall coordination provided by the helpful staff from start to finish. However, some people mentioned that deliveries experienced unexpected delays and that certain personal belongings occasionally arrived damaged, broken, or missing. Additionally, a few reviewers noted that ongoing communication became rather challenging due to frequently changing coordinators or slow responses from customer support teams.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Overall this experience was good. The movers on both ends were pleasant to deal with, hardworkers and respectful of our things. The communication between Colonial Van Lines and the movers they contr... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I was very impressed with movers Eric and Jullian with K&J Movers in Albuquerque who were in charge of my move from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Raleigh, NC. Professional, kind, meticulous and caring... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I would say the drivers and movers on both sides of our transaction was great. Super friendly and very professional. I would have liked better communication with the people I dealt with on the phone.... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The original quote I received wasn't far off from the actual total and it's always a feat to handle a cross country move (especially with no seriously damaged items!), however one or two items I had m... See more

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  3. Moving and Storage Service
  4. Piano Moving Service
  5. Shipping Company

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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%.

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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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They were very communicative and…

They were very communicative and clearly explained all of the expenses and exactly what was included in the cost of the move. The movers were personable, professional, and took excellent care of our furniture throughout the entire move.

11 July 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Damaged my driveway

The movers didn't speak English, and they did damaged my driveway which was never reimbursed, as it was after i have moved out of state and the tenants occupied the house, even though i did submit the images immediately after. On top of that they damaged one of my dressers I did receive a sad check of $60, its not really relevant, overall they did deliver everything and left it in a good condition, however the driveway damage will remain. the overall rates were much higher than I initially expected, I won't be using their services in the future. Ironically they wanted to pay me $50 to write a 5 star review , they didn't deserve.

24 March 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is the worst moving company I’ve ever heard of

This is the worst moving company I’ve ever seen. My daughter was told that her furniture would be packed on May 8, 2026. Was not packed until May 13. Loaded on truck in Atlanta destined for Arizona on May 14. Told that it would be delivered on May 20. Part of their belongings were delivered on June 11. Multiple promises of delivery have been but as of today July 15 their other belongings have not been delivered. The items delivered was just a hogpoge—table pedestal, no table top, parts of three bed. This disaster of a delivery has cost them hotel fees, need to purchase clothes and etc. Terrible company and terrible customer service. Do not use them.

13 May 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Pick up was very orderly and great

Pick up was very orderly and great. A lot of communication, customer service promised two delivery men but only had one person delivering. He was great but some of my items were very very heavy. Many of the boxes on the truck were crushed, most likely because LTL and load moved several times

7 July 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Frustrating At Best

My household goods still haven't been delivered, I'm losing money due to their lack of communication, and all said and done it's looking like they are not going to be the least expensive option when the final bill comes.

I own and operate an engineering consulting business, and I was awarded a contract in another city across the country. I contracted Colonial to move items from Nevada to Louisiana. Communication was fine at first. The end of my expected pickup window came and went, and not only had my house in Nevada been packed and moved, buy I also couldn't get updates no matter how hard I tried. After over a week past the quoted window pickup finally occurred, but the subcontractor that colonial used had no idea what I had contracted and paid for. What should have been a 1 hour pack and ship turned into an 10 hour ordeal over the phone.

My original delivery date was prior to July 7th. I received a call July 9th saying my delivery would happen on July 14th. I took the day off (resulting in a significant loss of income) on the 14th only to be told that is not my delivery date. It took me several emails and multiple phone calls to get that information.

To say I am frustrated is an understatement. I understand schedule slip and things happen, but the lack of communication is inexcusable for a professional service. I recommend you spend the extra money and book with a more reputable company.

14 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Their ratings are bad because your service is not good.

Their ratings are high because survey comes already filled out and cannot be change. My experience was terrible and their account manager could care less. Delivered 3 days passed date, was told more than once that truck was on the road which was not true my air tags informed me where they were. I would get a call telling that in fact truck was not on the was more than once.Do not use this company.

7 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Big Move

Overall, the experience was well handled and the movers in both sides of the move were amazing. What I was unhappy about was… I had asked about odds/ends as to whether they needed boxing. I was told NO. So, not ALL items were in a box. There was a huge charge on my part for that erroneous information. Being a single person working with a moving company, I had no idea.

7 July 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great work by all!

The packing crew who packed and picked up our stuff was excellent as well as our driver who delivered our stuff. They all took great care!!!

20 April 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disappointed

After the initial contact and first drop-off (drivers were great), everything went bad fast. We had a car scheduled for pickup, but the pickup didn't arrive. Tried reaching the company for days without success. When we finally reached customer service, no one could tell us when or if pickup would happen. Had to cancel and get another company.

5 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Truly Amazing Experience From Start to Finish!

I’m not even sure where to begin. We moved from the Northeast to the Southeast and found Colonial on Forbes after our friends used another company and had a terrible experience making the same exact move. From quote to delivery these teams walked us through the process, explained everything clearly and thoroughly. They weren’t pushy and were patient with us while going through our inventory. They explained the costs and the importance of an accurate inventory. We went room by room, box by box. We had to reschedule pick up and add on short term storage after our plans changed. Colonial helped us all along the way. The guys that arrived to load our stuff were kind and helpful. They took extreme care handling our things and loading them onto the truck. They were careful not to mark up or damage any walls too. The crew that delivered our stuff took equal care and were very helpful to put things where they went. We can’t thank Colonial Van Lines enough for making this experience amazing and stress free! If I am to make just one important call out, we did pack our own boxes, but Colonial requires that any furniture with glass be covered in cardboard. They will charge a small additional fee at pick up for this extra packaging step. They will add up your inventory, so be sure to be very detailed in your inventory list before the movers arrive. It’s super easy to call them and make changes to understand any impact to pricing long before they arrive.

8 July 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Personal attention

Personal attention, especially from driver. Friendliness of both teams--wonderful, attentive, respectful. Staff at corporate office was top-notch as well.

18 June 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stay away from Colonial

Stay away from Colonial . They are horrible. My furniture arrived damaged and when I created a claim they offered
$ 388. I refused it and informed them my furniture is much more valued than $ 388. There final offer was $ 600 I took it because didn't want this to drag. The movers that packed my furniture requested a tip which I didn't have to be reminded . One of the guys offered Zelle and $ 30 per guy I said yeah right. The sales guy gives you a good schpeal but then refers you to their Problem team when one complains. Never never will I ever used colonial and yopu should either

6 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I'm feeling ghosted

The movers were top-notch, kind, resourceful, and professional. Unfortunately, an item was damaged during the transit. I have tried to contact the company via phone, through email, and on their website. I have not received any follow up response in two weeks. I am disappointed and will not recommend them until/unless this is resolved.

23 June 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was very happy with Colonial

I was very happy with Colonial. They came in at a reasonable price and my movers were excellent. I even got a small refund as my load was pretty small. I suggest them to anyone. Thousands cheaper than the Nationally Known Brands.

6 February 2026

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