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Reliable Van & Storage

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550 Division Street, Elizabeth NJ, 07201
With over 85 years of experience under our belt, we understand the importance of providing our customers with excellent service. From accurate estimates and certified packers and drivers to four generations of family ownership, you can rest assured y... read more
With over 85 years of experience under our belt, we understand the importance of providing our customers with excellent service. From accurate estimates and certified packers and drivers to four generations of family ownership, you can rest assured your move will be a Reliable one. “Reliable doesn’t just happen; it’s earned over and over and over”
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  • A J Mccarthy
    Sep 24, 2011
    Long-distance move from Massachusetts
    Lousy moving experience

    BEWARE: Use those movers in your own peril!!

    Worst moving experience I’ve ever had. I know if I did my work too and cavalierly because these folks I’d be terminated. In a state where the unemployment rate is 9% it is amazing these people remain in business. Quite unfortunate experience in general.

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  • Tammy Z
    Feb 13, 2012
    Long-distance move from New Jersey
    Would NOT Recommend!

    I couldn’t urge reliable van to anybody under any conditions. I’ve had reason to utilize movers 12 days in the previous 17 years so I understand what should occur and how long it must take to take place. All of my motions are 850-1100sf apartments/homes. Nothing elaborate.

    My experience began with a 75-minute telephone call with George for find an estimate. In the beginning, I was pleased with the thoroughness of this telephone. Nevertheless, in retrospect, it did not matter what I stated on this telephone since they were planning to overcharge me anyhow (I will get to this.) I had been advised of the numerous things that dependable neglects to move if you don’t pay them to place your things in their particular (aka expensive) box (lamps, artwork, TVs, whatever glass, etc.) some of the was reasonable but additional things (such as my inexpensive lamps) they would not even proceed with a signed waiver. I had been offered wardrobe boxes in this call too. I advised George that I didn’t require any. He explained that he’d include them in my quote but would not charge me when I did not use them. I didn’t use them and that I had been billed. Anyhow, my first quote was for $1150.

    After the movers came they had been carrying their time doing absolutely every part of their move. It had been painfully slow. My spouse and I recorded (yes, we all took photos ) the 3 movers carrying smoke breaks, leaving our toilet open and unattended, leaving out our stuff in a variety of aisles unattended… And that was when we could even find them. They vanished on us 3 distinct times.

    The movers attempted to inform us that they could not transfer some smaller things unless we utilized their (expensive ) boxes (air conditioner, fan, etc.) we ended up carrying two complete auto heaps to our new residence and unloading ourselves since they refused to carry as much stuff.

    When we left line in the direct inspector advised me that they have the right for an hour for lunch. I’d previously been advised 30 minutes and travel time but anything. Over two hours later leaving stage they showed up at stage b. no explanation was given as to why they took a hour and 45 minutes for lunch ( traveling time.)

    When the move was finished they started putting back our bed together. It required an extra 90 minutes to place back our bed together. I don’t have any idea why it took 3 guys with power tools that much time to place a mattress back together.

    All of the movers were using us for 11 hours with no 2-hour lunch. There was not any reason on earth it ought to have obtained 9 hours to our relocation. The initial quote (that I had been told was”worst case scenario”) was to get 6 hours/$1150. They needed me to pay an extra $400 due to their inefficiency.

    Obviously, they wanted to charge us for all of the additional hours. I phoned and complained after the fact for my move planner (barb.) She had been kind enough to the phone, apologized and explained she’d look to it. But, I never heard from her again.

    I wasn’t billed for the additional hours since I called to complain. However, I had been billed for apparel boxes I never employed. Those fees weren’t reversed.

    Again, allow me to say, I have moved several times. I’ve got it down to a science. I understand how to pack accordingly nothing breaks. I understand what’s most useful for movers. And I love to make the entire process as easy and painless as possible. I haven’t whined about movers. As a matter of fact, I typically am the individual who calls for after the fact to let management know what a fantastic job the movers did. I’d strongly discourage anyone from working with dependable for private moves.

  • A. Jaarabas
    Jan 9, 2013
    Long-distance move from New Jersey
    Bad experience

    My experience wasn’t great. The loading team goofed off a lot and required numerous smoke breaks. I always had to go outdoors and gently remind them to get to work. Somehow a lot of boxes got lost in transit and I won’t ever get back those things. After what was sent, the movers appeared in a hurry to get going since they had another task to do, so that they left until everything was constructed. Screws and other hardware had been dropped since the first crew did not pack them right.   A vest got ruined. I had a extremely tough time obtaining the office employees on the telephone. The supervisor was inaccessible, her helper was hard to achieve, the first man who signed me up abandoned the corporation. Callbacks often came 48 hours after my phone, in any respect. And every time that I brought up something, the business got really defensive instead of educated about trying to tackle it.

  • Roger
    Dec 31, 2015
    Long-distance move from New Jersey
    Very positive experience

    Just like the majority of reviews, individuals have a tendency to simply post testimonials after a lousy encounter. Our expertise with Reputable
    Movers was completely positive.

    We were just moving a couple pieces locally (such as a baby grand piano), however the job was completed economically
    And professionally. The final price was below the initial quote.

    We had been educated about the duties of the Business and that which Wasn’t insured, provided outstanding
    Details about each part of the movement and somebody in the firm was connected with us before,
    During and following the transfer.

    We’d definitely utilize Reputable Tools to our next update.

  • Bernard Solomon
    Jul 25, 2017
    Long-distance move from Scotch Plains, NJ
    If you value your things, don't use them!!!

    NEVER USE THIS COMPANY!!! We recently transferred from a 1st floor flat into a 5th floor apartment in an elevator building. The ONLY reason why we hired movers was due to an extremely valuable mirrored amusement centre that was custom built built and within my family for nearly 40 decades. Apart from our movers becoming exceptionally rude and upset that they needed to perform work to move us. The mirrored bit has been broken in 4 regions. Their claims office appeared more than willing to cover the damage, till they obtained the 1200 quote. They’re not able to repair it! Do not rely on them if you appreciate your stuff!!!

  • Paul Affenita
    Sep 23, 2017
    Long-distance move from New Mexico
    Reliable it is not. NEVER USE!

    HORRIBLE!!! Never never use them! Missing things. I’m missing my earthy eyeglasses , down comforter, bed skirt, and a shelf on my side plank. Additionally, my statue of St. Michael has been busted up, and there were forfeited pins for the DVD and novel cases. Additionally, they did not even re-assemble my coffeee table. Mind you, I gave every one of those movers at Jersey City $50 hints, completely $150, together with tons of Gatorade and water. The movers at Florida acquired $60 tricks, per man, totaling $240, pluse Gatorade and water. How can I buy? Missing and broken objects. Not merely were the hands blown Venetian glasses were rather pricey, but these eyeglasses were sentimental to me personally. I purchased them when I was 16 and first went to Italy. I gave them to my parents for their livelihood, and they handed it me back if they wed and moved to Arizona in 1998. I had that place ever since. Moved four occasions never had an problem. Utilize Flat Rate movers, that I’ve used four occasions with no incident. I just used this dreadful inspector because my new company paid for this. In retrospect, I’d have rather paid out of pocket and then choose a more reliable mover.

    * I simply inputter $2k for its Price but I Don’t Have Any idea as my company reduced

  • Richard Ba
    Dec 23, 2019
    Long-distance move from Somers, NY
    We had a great experience

    We had a fantastic experience with all the team from Reputable in addition to Deidre who gave the exact quotation along with Tierra who kept us informed on the way. Brent, our driver, and everybody on his staff in both ends were excellent. They had been on time and functioned reliably. Brent had the rig in place the evening before at our new residence and was outside before 6:30’m getting started. We did not simply like them as employees but folks you would love to be buddies with. Thank you for the excellent experience. Richard B.

  • Troy And
    Dec 30, 2019
    Long-distance move from Rahway, NJ
    Great move

    I had an excellent experience utilizing Reputable Van and Storage. The team came on time and they were very professional, considerate, tidy and each of them got along & worked nicely together. Although I transferred into the next floor in my new place, I just heard positive things from this team. Jonathan Monico along with Samantha Roman have been a joy to use. They have been very understanding and combined with my uncontrollable circumstance together with all of my final delays and rescheduling. I would advise using Reputable Van and Storage for all of your moving needs.

  • Michael Eng
    Mar 12, 2020
    Long-distance move from Westfield, NJ
    Terrific Movers

    My transfer from NJ to California started with Bill coming from the home and giving me a professional evaluation of what our move will entail. He answered all of my questions and also gave me the right shovel. He relieved so much pressure by providing me specialist adviser and to top it off, and their cost was thousands less than my aggressive bid I obtained. The drivers did a terrific job also. When they arrived in my new home here in California, they unpacked everything and reassembled things which were disassembled to your transfer and not one of my stuff had been ruined or dropped. In general, an ideal move. M.E.

  • Nigel Smith
    Aug 11, 2020
    Long-distance move from Far Hills, NJ
    Give these guys a miss for anything even slightly complex

    Transferring team were easy to work with and did a fantastic job. Nevertheless office employees supplied a dreadful support. Failed to handle the 3rd parties they’d participated so that we ended up with a busted treadmill and a secure marooned in the midst of a bedroom. Said they’d correct cost for real weight but neglected to do so regardless of several reminders (rest assured that they take your money really quickly – just do not look able to process a refund). If you’re seeking a very low stress, professional, out of state move I’d give these men a miss.

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