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Advanced Moving

Mover · Sioux Falls, SD · reviewed since 2015

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%86+50.5Reliability 26%77+20.1Value 15%100+15.2Momentum penalty82−1.8Experts Score= 84Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.84SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#73 of 129 packing servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 44%
4.9 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · 10 photos
95%five-star reviews
4.78★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
4.8%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
64%reviews answered by the owner
$563typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Advanced Moving at a glance

Google reviewers rate Advanced Moving 4.9 out of 5 based on 42 reviews, with the owner responding to 64 percent of comments. Customers frequently cite punctuality, careful handling of items like pianos and safes, and clear communication as key positives. Pricing is often described as competitive, and crews are noted for being professional and efficient during both local and long-distance moves. The few lower-rated comments mention minor mishaps during the process, though most feedback remains overwhelmingly favorable regarding the overall service quality.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 42 reviews (95% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 42 Google reviews (41 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 64% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 23, 2026.
  • Service: Packing Service serving Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Data from Google, last updated November 13, 2026.

Score profile vs other packing services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction86Reliability77Craft & service–Value100Momentum82Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 86 (median 89)Reliability: 77 (median 83)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 82 (median 100)
Advanced MovingPacking Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Advanced Moving: 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
86
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Advanced Moving: 77/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.B
77
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 87.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Advanced Moving: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Advanced Moving: 82/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
82
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 89.–
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Star ratings

42 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars4095%
  • 4 stars12%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars12%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 41 written reviews

  • Praise9998%
  • Complaints22%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price646%
  • Reasonable754%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%
$563-38% vs typical packing services

Middle half of what 11 customers paid ($454–$879) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude2626%
  • Speed & response2424%
  • Would recommend1717%
  • Quality & results1515%
  • Price & value1212%
  • Communication55%
  • Honesty & trust22%

What customers talk about

We read 41 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Very careful, friendly and started early so move was complete well before scheduled.”
  • “Good communication, efficient but careful when moving our whole house!”
  • “We’re genuinely grateful for their hard work and would highly recommend them.”
  • “Advanced Moving did an outstanding job moving a very large safe.”
  • “Reasonable rates, punctual, careful, and professional!”
  • “The crew was professional, handled our belongings carefully, and stayed communicative the whole way.”
  • “Movers were Personable, Reliable, & Efficient.”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Advanced Moving for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Rollys2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Great personnel handling our move. Very careful, friendly and started early so move was complete well before scheduled. I will definitely recommend this company!

Paid $500–1,000Great priceSenior moving
Denise1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Shane & Keegan did an amazing job! They were so accommodating & competent. Have already recommended your services to a friend who will be calling. Thank you for working it in on short notice.

Paid $1,000–1,500Reasonable priceSenior moving
MarcusLocal Guide · 8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Did a great job. Super fast, super professional and great price. Will use again in the future.

Paid $1–500Small furniture movingLocal movingMoving-related storage
Hector6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Better late than never Hi, My name is Hector I wanted to share some heartfelt feedback about the team from Advanced Movers who helped us with our move 4-25-26. The three guys who came out were absolutely outstanding. They completed the entire move in under two hours, working quickly without ever compromising…

Paid $400–600Reasonable priceSenior moving
Dick2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Very satisfied. Top notch crew. Very professional. Took great care not to damage the furniture or the house. Highly recommended.

Paid $600–800Great priceSenior moving
Jen3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

The movers were so polite and professional. They worked fast and efficiently and made the move so smooth for us. I am so grateful. They also had a great music playlist going and it helped lighten the mood for me and lower my stress level.

Paid $800–1,000Great priceLocal moving

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 42 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

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Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Liz BouwmanLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Liz has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Exceptional moving experience! Good communication, efficient but careful when moving our whole house! Would use again.

Allen SimonsonLocal Guide · 11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Allen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

If u are moving; this is your man. 1000%

Rollys kahl2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rollys has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great personnel handling our move. Very careful, friendly and started early so move was complete well before scheduled. I will definitely recommend this company!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $500–1,000
  • Services: Senior moving
Denise Fjerestad1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Denise has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Shane & Keegan did an amazing job! They were so accommodating & competent. Have already recommended your services to a friend who will be calling. Thank you for working it in on short notice.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $1,000–1,500
  • Services: Senior moving
Angela Ericson2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Angela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Movers were Personable, Reliable, & Efficient. The Customer Service was top notch!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Booth Pharmacy2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Booth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The guys were very careful and efficient moving the piano. A+

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $1,000–1,500
  • Services: Oversized-item moving
Marcus GoetzLocal Guide · 8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Marcus has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Did a great job. Super fast, super professional and great price. Will use again in the future.

  • Price: $1–500
  • Services: Small furniture moving, Local moving, Moving-related storage
Kevin McCormickLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kevin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They moved a beautiful piano for us and did it in short order. Zero damages. Super professional.

Amy StockbergerLocal Guide · 96 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Amy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Advanced Moving made our long-distance move significantly less stressful than we expected. The crew was professional, handled our belongings carefully, and stayed communicative the whole way. Everything arrived in perfect condition and the team was efficient during both the load and unload. They also offer packing services which saved us a ton of time. If you're planning a move from the Sioux Falls area, Advanced Moving is a great choice.

Hector Pellot6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Hector has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Better late than never Hi, My name is Hector I wanted to share some heartfelt feedback about the team from Advanced Movers who helped us with our move 4-25-26. The three guys who came out were absolutely outstanding. They completed the entire move in under two hours, working quickly without ever compromising safety or professionalism. Every item was handled with real care, their communication was clear, and their teamwork made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Their positive attitude truly made a big difference on a day that could have been overwhelming. We’re genuinely grateful for their hard work and would highly recommend them. Thank you again, H

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $400–600
  • Services: Senior moving

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