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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
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
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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.

Moving Ahead Services - Columbus Movers for oversized-item moving

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.17
★ 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.$1–500
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$196–$633
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 82/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Oversized-item 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.#61 / 138
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 17 Google reviews tagged “Oversized-item 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
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
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
Josh7 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★★★★★

Jayson and Josh did an excellent job. Very willing to take each box to the corrected areas. All I did was point and knocked it out. If I was in charge of the, I would be very ecstatic to have them as your top movers. Thanks to all.

Paid $5,000+Reasonable priceInterstate movingMoving-related packingOversized-item moving
Michelle6 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Highly recommend! I needed to move some things quickly, and Cayden was able to schedule me within 2 days and on a Saturday!! Josh and Jayson were amazing and really went above and beyond to help me. You can’t go wrong with this group!

Paid $1,500–2,000Reasonable priceLocal movingMoving-related packingOversized-item moving
Jacob1 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Friendly and respectful of time. Worked fast

Paid $600–800Reasonable priceLocal movingOversized-item movingFurniture assembly
ChristyLocal Guide · 18 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★★★★★

This was a great experience. From the sales call to scheduling (3 day notice) to the guys who food the work, all 5 stars. The 4 guys arrived on time and were extremely courteous and respectful of the property. They had to deal with a washer and dryer moving downstairs as well as taking apart a baby grand piano…

Paid $1,000–1,200Reasonable priceLocal movingOversized-item movingFurniture assembly
Liam4 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★★★★★

We had 3 movers Travis, Dwayne and Scott I believe who did a great job handling all aspects of the move!

Paid $800–1,000Great priceLocal movingOversized-item moving
Gabby1 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

They did a great job moving everything!

Great priceLocal movingOversized-item 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
Carol3 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 super helpful, moved everything carefully and efficiently, and were lovely to work with.

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceOversized-item moving
Faith14 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Moving Ahead Services made our first experience using movers an absolute breeze. Gary, DJ, and Gabe were fantastic—polite, respectful, and extremely professional from start to finish. They answered every question we had and took what is usually a very stressful process and made it feel easy and smooth. They even…

Great priceLocal movingOversized-item moving
KaitlynLocal Guide · 11 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

James & Gary were amazing!!! Literally made this move such a breeze and were personable, mindful of myself and my things, and fast. They handled the job with care and I would recommend them to anyone in need. THE moving company to use 110%. Until next time…!

Paid $400–600Great priceLocal movingOversized-item movingIn-state moving
Alex6 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 year ago★★★★★

We were moving...downsizing... and had a few special needs. Moving Ahead was recommended by a friend in the area who had used them. They were local and affordable and we were thrilled with every part of the team we interacted with... and, yes, they got the job done... on time.. no hassle.

Local movingOversized-item moving
Marvin1 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★★★★★

Jarred, Jeremy, taejuahn, iseah

Local movingOversized-item movingSenior moving+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Anthony6 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 years ago★★★★★

Anthony handled our move from Pittsburgh to St Augustine FL and he was AWESOME. Great service and quality. Anthony made the whole move easy and as stress free as humanly possible. Great guy, very personable and handled our move with care. The office personnel was awesome as well. Giving us the dates we wanted and…

Interstate movingOversized-item moving+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
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

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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