Provident Moving

I used Provident recently on my move within NJ. (I moved from Riverdale to Wayne ) I had to move OUT of one apartment one day and in to the new one the next day. Day One I was given a 1 hour time frame of when the team would arrive (9-10am). Team showed up at 9:10am and had given me a courtesy call before to let me know they were on the way. The team, led byJack were SO polite and unbelievably efficient. They were in and out in 2 hours (exactly my alloted/estimated time - which I appreciated because I was paying by the hour). They came prepared with all supplies they needed to do their jobs properly and really took excellent care of all of my furniture and belongings.

For Day 2 I was given a 3 hour window of arrival (9am - noon). Again the team arrived right around 9am, with a courtesy call ahead of time. They moved all my items in with the same positive attitudes and professionalism they had the previous day. They moved everything, even in the middle of a thunderstorm (stopping occasionally to make sure my furniture didn't get ruined) under 2 hours.

I had done a TON of research on this move. Most companies had REALLY high overnight storage fees. Some even had $1000 day minimums because of the 2 day move. Shleppers ended up being the most reasonably priced out of all the big NJ moving companies.

I worked with Danielle in their home office and she was always very helpful as well and always returned my phone calls when I had questions if she wasn't at her desk.

Very happy I chose Provident for my move.

Highly recommended! The price was definitely not the lowest, but not the highest either. Very suitable for what the situation was, and all the obstacles this move entailed. John the sales manager was by my side the whole way through, I can honestly say I would use them again for my move if we were ever moving again, hopefully we're not though! The price ended up being $100 more because I added some packing for a few pictures I didn't tell anyone about, they must have slipped my mind going through the inventory. Either way, this was very successful, or I'm so happy with the results, thanks Provident

I have moved an obscene number of times. In the last five years alone, my wife and I have moved five times including three cross-country moves. (and before that was perhaps another ten moves in two decades.) Trust me when I say that I have a lot of moving experience.



Provident was the best moving experience that we have had. We paid an additional $200 for packing, which didn't seem an unreasonable expense, and they got the job done in amazing time and with everything delivered in one piece. Our items were wrapped and boxed with care but also at lightning speed.



One of the things I appreciated is that Provident sent four people to pack and move us rather than the customary three. It kept the packing and move racing along. From the time they showed up to pack us to the time they left the final box in the new apartment a half mile away was just around seven hours.



The quote was the quote--there were no surprise charges.



If I had minor complaints, they would be this:



- The movers showed up about a half hour later than expected (but they still managed to finish at least an hour sooner than I would have guessed.)



- One of the movers was perhaps a little too eager to move things along. While nothing got damaged, a couple of times this one knocked into walls or tried to cram a large piece of furniture through a door at a bad angle. Three of the guys earned five stars from me but one of them gets a three-star rating. (Still, proof is in the pudding, and they got the job done right!)



We thought the price was right, the job was done right, there were no unpleasant surprises and the move happened quicker than expected. I've never had a more comfortable, fast, reliable move. I'd use Provident again in a heartbeat.

Provident did an outstanding job moving our home. Not only they were on time, the staff was courteous and excellent in all aspects. I recommend them highly to anyone who asks for professional movers. No complaints with the staff as they were excellent, hard-working and extremely professional. I will surely call you again for my next move.

They are supremely professional! The team was helpful and courteous and worth every penny, and then some! Awesome job! Really pleased with the team overall and would definitely use again!

I used Provident Moving for a local Move. The original estimate was accurate and the follow-ups timely, which was important because I had a few complications in selling my house (who doesn't?). The move crew arrived on time, and really HUSTLED to get the work done within the time estimate, but also took excellent care of my stuff. Unfortunately (since my new place was only eight miles away) my things needed to be stored for a couple of days, but this too was no problem. I asked for the same crew for the move-in, and I was just as impressed with how quickly they got things done. From start to finish, the move went very smoothly, and the cost, excluding storage-related expenses, was within the original estimate. Thank you, Provident Moving!

I have used 5 other moving companies in the past and have never been this impressed with a moving company. The guys were so polite and FAST! They were careful and professional. The price was great and, again, I was SO impressed!!! Great company. Highly recommended!!!

Move from Chicago IL to NJ. These guys were great from the first call to the last box moved. The office crew is a great help answering any and all questions quickly and easily. They also provided a very professional reminder call the day prior to my move and a follow-up call to make sure all went well.

STAY AWAY! I wish I could somehow give them lower than 1 star but I am unable. To preface this review I have moved 4 times locally in the NY/NJ area in the past 7 years. I understand there will always be fictitious "extras" that are added to the total of any quote you are given. In my mind if it adds another 10-15% I just kind of live with it as part of the industry. With that being said I was moving a 1 BR apt from Brooklyn to Brooklyn (7 miles away). I was quoted a minimum of 4 hrs at $85/hr plus supplies. I asked the girl on the phone if she could ball park a number for me just so I wouldn't be caught too off guard. She said a 1 BR should be about $150-200 in supplies but could vary depending on how well I packed before. With that quote given I assumed there would be an extra $200 of something on top of that and I was looking at about $800 for the move. As the movers arrived 2 and a half hours late coming from a job in NJ (great planning by dispatch) I again asked the manager among the 3 what he thought supplies would be based on how things looked. He said between $150-180 but couldn't guarantee me anything. After everything was packed up in their truck they give me a bill for over $1,200. I obviously tried having an educated conversation with this guy but that was impossible. I said there was no way I was paying that and he looked at me smugly as they were in possession of all of my goods minus my car and they weren't going to turn it over until I paid the amount in full. Acting like he was doing me a favor he ended up knocking off about $40 off the supply charge which ended up being over $450.



To say I would never use this company or trust anyone associated with them would be a huge understatement.