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Moving Ahead Services - Columbus Movers logoHow 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 55%86+46.9Reliability 24%80+19.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%76+5.4Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.86SCORE

Moving Ahead Services - Columbus Movers

Columbus, OH · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #142Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 218 movers · 4.9★ from 930 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other movers (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 momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

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.Moving Ahead Services - Columbus Movers is better than 86% of movers.A
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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.Moving Ahead Services - Columbus Movers is better than 80% of movers.A
80
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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.Moving Ahead Services - Columbus Movers is better than 97% of movers.A
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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.Moving Ahead Services - Columbus Movers is better than 100% of movers.A
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MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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.Moving Ahead Services - Columbus Movers is better than 100% of movers.A
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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.Moving Ahead Services - Columbus Movers is better than 76% of movers.B
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Customers hired Moving Ahead Services - Columbus Movers for 8 kinds of job.

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.117
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.91
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$800–1,000
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$621–$1.6k
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 81/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Local moving”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#84 / 173
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.98%

All 117 Google reviews tagged “Local moving” · showing 20

Mike1 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 days ago★★★★★

The two guys were fantastic. 10/10 all the way around

Paid $1–500Reasonable priceLocal moving
Martina6 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 days ago★★★★★

I had such a great experience with Jeremy, Brandon, and Ray during my move! They were absolutely amazing from start to finish. They worked incredibly quickly and efficiently while still being careful and attentive with everything. Moving can be stressful, but these three made the entire process so much easier and…

Paid $500–1,000Reasonable priceLocal moving
Kwan5 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. · a week ago★★★★★

Travis and Brandon did an excellent job and was very careful with our stuff. Both were cordial and professional.

Paid $500–1,000Reasonable priceLocal moving
Sumathi1 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. · a week ago★★★★★

I love this guys job jermy and Q next time i would recomend to my friends too Thankq

Paid $1,000–1,500Reasonable priceLocal moving
Linda5 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. · a week ago★★★★★

Travis, Joe, Q were Very efficient and detailed. Did I mention friendly!

Local moving
Jennifer2 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Gael and Q were very professional and fast. Would recommend!

Local moving
Charles3 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Josh and Dwayne were wonderful! Moved everything quickly and carefully and were very professional and pleasant. Would absolutely use them again!

Paid $500–1,000Great priceLocal moving
Adrielle3 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Gael and Q were fantastic! They were very careful with our stuff. They made our move quick and easy. Thank you!

Paid $500–1,000Great priceLocal moving
Arthur13 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 weeks ago★★★★★

I would recommend Moving Ahead Services. I have no complaints. They was awesome.

Reasonable priceLocal moving
Joanna8 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Jason quickly called me with estimate and the movers, Jeremy and Bryan, were so courteous and moved everything with great care and efficiency.

Reasonable priceLocal moving
B5 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Jeremy and Brian were amazing and helped me move everything I needed in one day! They are respectful, professional and so strong, wow! I would recommend them to anyone.

Paid $500–1,000Great priceLocal moving
Tamika9 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Jason and Brandon were on time and ready to go. They were prompt and got the job done in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Moving Ahead!

Paid $1–500Reasonable priceLocal movingMoving-related packingOversized-item moving
Christie3 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 weeks ago★★★★★

They showed up on time and were very professional. Also very communicative. I would definitely recommend Moving ahead services to anyone who is in need of a moving service in the Pittsburgh area

Local moving
Tyler10 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. · a month ago★★★★★

I hired them to move a piano. The communication was great all around! They packaged, moved, and loaded it up with care!

Local moving
TammyLocal Guide · 22 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. · a month ago★★★★★

Dwayne and his partner who just happened to got married and having a baby girl were excellent every step of the way. I apologize that I cannot remember his name. They were careful with new carpet, took legs off table and put back on and placed all pieces exactly how we needed. Very helpful and so pleasant and…

Paid $500–1,000Not sureSenior movingLocal moving
MxMLocal Guide · 17 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. · a month ago★★★★★

I needed to have a single piece of furniture (recliner chair) moved from my residence to another not far away (7 Miles). I submitted a request via yelp and had a reply within a couple hrs. I called Moving Ahead Services (MAS) on Tuesday and received a quote via phone and EMail the same day. Upon reviewing the…

Paid $1–500Reasonable priceLocal movingOversized-item moving
Bruce10 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. · a month ago★★★★★

Jeremy and crew were awesome. Very personable and worked fast.

Local moving
Casey1 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★★★★★

J and G were amazing with the help today! Kept it right within our window which was perfect! Walls came out unscathed!

Reasonable priceLocal moving
Erin2 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★★★★★

Brandon, Jason, Trey and Nate were fantastic!! They were extremely professional, respectful and quickly moved us from point A to point B. I absolutely would recommend them to anyone moving or in need of moving services

Paid $1,000–1,500Great priceLocal movingOversized-item movingFurniture assembly
Ena5 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★★★★★

Moving Ahead Services was recommended to us and we’ll be forever grateful for that recommendation. I can’t say enough regarding our mover’s efficiency and professionalism. Nonetheless, I believe this says it all: nothing one thing was damaged, nothing was broken, and nothing was lost. I’ve moved many times in my…

Paid $1,000–1,500Reasonable priceLocal moving

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Price

$878-11% vs typical movers

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

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

Great price 39%Reasonable 55%Overpriced 2%Not sure 4%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Local moving117$621–$1.6k
Interstate moving20$1.9k–$4.9k
Oversized-item moving17$196–$633
In-state moving13$878–$2.3k
Senior moving11$549–$1.6k
Moving-related packing10$454–$1.7k
Furniture assembly9$265–$1.0k
Moving-related storage5$295–$1.1k

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