Analyzing 8,218,8568.2M ReviewsFor 23,27723.3K Experts
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 215,603 Google reviews of 357 top-rated movers nationwide; 10 of them in Baltimore, MD. Updated November 4, 2026.
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Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of movers).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Chesapeake Moving Co.Baltimore, MD | A 99How 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not 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. | AAAAA– | 4.98 | $1.7k |
| 2 |  Movers For ChristBaltimore, MD | A 99How 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 69%100+69.2Reliability 31%98+30.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for value, 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. | AA––A– | 5.00 | — |
| 3 |  Best and Cheap Movers LLCBaltimore, MD | A 94How 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%96+52.4Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%77+5.4Craft & service penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAB | 4.96 | $805 |
| 4 |  Doyle Moving ServicesBaltimore, MD | A 94How 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%94+51.3Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty88−1.2Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.93 | $1.8k |
| 5 |  Advance Relocation SystemsBaltimore, MD | A 91How 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%91+49.6Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty80−2Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.87 | $2.7k |
| 6 |  Sebastian Moving BaltimoreBaltimore, MD | A 87How 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%90+49.1Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%66+4.7Craft & service penalty89−1.1Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAB | 4.88 | $846 |
| 7 |  Elite Moving & HaulingBaltimore, MD | A 83How 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%91+53.4Reliability 26%83+21.7Value 15%93+14.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty43−5.7Experts Score= 83Not 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. | AAAAC– | 4.95 | — |
| 8 |  Mike The Mover LLCBaltimore, MD | A 82How 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%84+45.8Reliability 24%77+18.7Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%65+4.6Craft & service penalty92−0.8Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAB | 4.85 | $811 |
| 9 |  Orly Moving Systems, Inc.Baltimore, MD | A 80How 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%87+47.5Reliability 24%81+19.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%9+0.6Craft & service penalty84−1.6Experts Score= 80Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAF | 4.86 | $1.8k |
| 10 |  1st Class Moving and StorageBaltimore, MD | B 72How 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%76+41.5Reliability 24%58+14.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%81+5.7Craft & service penalty83−1.7Momentum penalty87−1.3Experts Score= 72Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCAAAA | 4.75 | $1.1k |
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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| Local moving | $585 | $933 | $1.5k | 98% |
| In-state moving | $811 | $1.3k | $2.2k | 99% |
| Oversized-item moving | $228 | $415 | $677 | 99% |
| Moving-related packing | $454 | $805 | $1.5k | 99% |
| Furniture assembly | $295 | $693 | $1.0k | 99% |
| Small furniture moving | $271 | $522 | $858 | 99% |
| Senior moving | $529 | $933 | $1.6k | 99% |
| Furniture disassembly | $566 | $907 | $1.3k | 99% |
| Interstate moving | $1.6k | $2.8k | $4.9k | 98% |
| Moving-related storage | $285 | $611 | $958 | 97% |
| Moving-related junk removal | $196 | $351 | $656 | 98% |
| Business & corporate-related moving | $454 | $834 | $1.5k | 99% |
How the 10 movers we rated in Baltimore, MD compare, and what customers praise most.
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
Average stars per company.
Share of Google review highlights.
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.
Reliability (24%) — How 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.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.
The 10 best-rated movers in Baltimore, MD average 4.9★ on Google across 3,595 reviews. Best and Cheap Movers LLC has the top rating (5.0★). Updated November 3, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (3,595 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“Konstantin and Rodrigo were super nice and friendly! Fyi it ended up costing $534 for two hours plus additional time because my apartments haven't properly reserved elevators. I also think the two-hour option they…” — Google review
“Chesapeake Moving did the job beyond expectations. From Josh who coordinated the entire thing in less than 24 hours to Sly, Antron, Jonathan and Justin who even came ahead of time to do a walk through and make sure…” — Google review
“They make it Easy. Packed everything I needed done. Very nice and efficient . Thank you for making it easy! I would recommend to anyone” — Google review
“Having relocated more than 10 times, we've worked with a lot of great crews. Advance Relocation Services is a cut above; they surpassed our expectations in every aspect. My brother and I had a short window to get our…” — Google review
“I was lucky to have my neigh- No Problembor suggest ORLY. I needed to move to storage, and then continue to search for my next home. The move out to storage and then returning with my complete home to move in was…” — Google review
“Wonderful experience. They arrived right on time, took apart an unexpectedly challenging table, put all our furniture back together, and did an extensive move quickly, efficiently, and without a single sigh or…” — Google review
“The team did a great job. They arrived on time, were efficient and careful with our belongings, and were very reasonably priced. Highly recommend!” — Google review
“Darren and his team were prompt, friendly and reliable. I was able to get all my trash/junk hauled for a great deal. Thank you for an excellent experience” — Google review
“It was a seamlessly easy move- from estimate, schedule and moving! Thrilled with how well it went. Everyone was polite respectful and professional! I'm not ready to move again, but if I did, First class would be my…” — Google review
“Darren and his crew were very professional, personable, and punctual. Great communication and team work throughout the time of tenure. Reasonable price and quality work. I will definitely recommend and use this…” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for mover listings in and around Baltimore, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Best and Cheap Movers LLC has the highest Google rating on our Baltimore list: 5.0 out of 5 from 683 reviews (as of November 3, 2026).
Best and Cheap Movers LLC has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 683, with a 5.0★ average.
Only open Baltimore-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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Analyzing 8,218,8568.2M ReviewsFor 23,27723.3K Experts