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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 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.86SCOREMoving 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
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.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
97
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
100
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
100
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
76
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Customers hired Moving Ahead Services - Columbus Movers for 8 kinds of job.
Moving Ahead Services - Columbus Movers for moving-related storage
Clear ✕Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.5
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$1,600–1,800
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$295–$1.1k
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 78/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Moving-related storage”: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.#57 / 95
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%
All 5 Google reviews tagged “Moving-related storage”
Lincoln1 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★
Josh,, Brandon, Seth, Nate Superb job exceeded all expectations and Top of the line professionals!
Paid $1,600–1,800Great priceLocal movingMoving-related packingMoving-related storage
Catherine4 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★
Moving ahead services is always the best. Fast, communicative, and so careful with the items. They always make sure I’m not doing a thing with the move and everyone they send is so nice. It’s so nice they can store items too. Definitely using them for all my moves!
Moving-related packingMoving-related storageIn-state moving
Christine8 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★
Travis and Josh were very professional, hard working and efficient. Thank you for making the move easy!
Local movingOversized-item movingMoving-related storage
Kathy1 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★
Very punctual, professional and pleasant to be around. Have used them before and will use them again.
Local movingMoving-related storage+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism
Tanya2 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★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Paid $500–1,000Reasonable priceOversized-item movingMoving-related storage
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
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Local moving | 117 | $621–$1.6k |
| Interstate moving | 20 | $1.9k–$4.9k |
| Oversized-item moving | 17 | $196–$633 |
| In-state moving | 13 | $878–$2.3k |
| Senior moving | 11 | $549–$1.6k |
| Moving-related packing | 10 | $454–$1.7k |
| Furniture assembly | 9 | $265–$1.0k |
| Moving-related storage | 5 | $295–$1.1k |
