The Best Packing Services
We graded 30 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 16,631 Google reviews of 30 top-rated packing services nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Best packing services for local moving
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Dogwood Moving Co.962
Capital Moving & Storage873
Wolf Moving864
Carolina Moving and Storage845
Sweeps Moving Company Raleigh786
Athens Moving Experts787
Abba & Sons Moving LLC748
StoneBrook Moving73Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Local moving” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about local moving
Best movers we’ve ever had. Excellent job! They worked hard and did a phenomenal job! Highly recommend this company. Easy and wonderful process from start to finish. Tim, Mike, Haney, Arron, and Salvatore were wonderful.
Exceptional as always. We have used Athens multiple times. They don’t disappoint. Today we had Alex, Johny, & Ali. Hard working crew that knows their stuff!! Thanks again for a great move.
We are extremely pleased with our moving experience with Dogwood Moving Co. We moved some items to storage and our movers Raeshaun and Trevon were prompt, careful and courteous. If we weren't moving out of state we would definitely use this company again!
Jake, Raul, and Souzie were awesome!! They worked with my budget and packed my items quickly and efficiently in the time frame I could afford. They were also personable and nice to talk to! Abba and Sons was available on short notice for a next day move at a reasonable rate.
We had an excellent experience with Trey, DT and Josh. They worked very hard in the heat and they were extremely cautious with the handling of our belongings. We are happy to report that after unpacking everything, nothing was broken or damaged. The crew was polite and eager to do a good job. They handled the…
We had a great experience with Carolina Moving & Storage for our recent move! From the beginning, the communication was excellent. Everything was well organized and clearly explained, which made the process feel smooth and stress-free. The moving crew were great, too. They were professional, respectful,…
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100 and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of packing services).
| # | Company | Grade | Satis · Relia · Craft · Value · Momen · Track · Accou | ★ | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweeps Moving Company RaleighRaleigh, NC | A 85 | AAACBAA | 4.96 | — |
| 2 | Dogwood Moving Co.Raleigh, NC | A 83 | ABAACBF | 4.98 | $959 |
| 3 | StoneBrook MovingLittle Rock, AR | B 79 | AA–ABFD | 5.00 | $569 |
| 4 | Wolf MovingRaleigh, NC | B 78 | BA–AADA | 4.94 | $1.4k |
| 5 |  GreenTree CratesRaleigh, NC | B 73 | AA––BDD | 5.00 | — |
| 6 | Capital Moving & StorageRaleigh, NC | B 67 | ABDCCBB | 4.96 | $2.3k |
| 7 |  Oak City MovingRaleigh, NC | B 67 | BB–ABFC | 4.94 | $1.3k |
| 8 | Athens Moving ExpertsRaleigh, NC | C 59 | CCBBCBC | 4.89 | $786 |
| 9 | Abba & Sons Moving LLCTucson, AZ | C 59 | BBDCAAF | 4.81 | $731 |
| 10 | Carolina Moving and StorageRaleigh, NC | C 57 | AAFCCDD | 4.97 | $2.5k |
| 11 |  Coastal Carrier Moving and StorageRaleigh, NC | C 56 | BC–DDAC | 4.97 | $2.8k |
| 12 |  AMS Moving and DeliveryLittle Rock, AR | C 55 | BBFABDB | 4.93 | $196 |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local moving | $611 | $958 | $1.6k | 97% |
| In-state moving | $1.3k | $2.1k | $3.2k | 96% |
| Moving-related packing | $737 | $1.5k | $2.2k | 98% |
| Senior moving | $633 | $882 | $1.5k | 97% |
| Interstate moving | $2.3k | $3.2k | $4.9k | 100% |
| Small furniture moving | $282 | $542 | $755 | 98% |
| Long-distance moving | $779 | $2.8k | $4.9k | 98% |
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How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.