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UNIVERSAL VANLINES

In-State Moving Service, Out-of-State Moving Service,

About us

At Universal Van Lines our highest priority is satisfied customers. You are important to us and you can expect us to go the extra mile for your business. Superior customer service is the hallmark of Universal Van Lines. We are proud to serve you and work hard to earn your business.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
20 years of experience

Services we offer

Local and Long Distance Moves for both Residential And Commercial Customers.Full Packing Services.Packing Supplies.

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.412 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
75%
4
8%
3
8%
2
0%
1
8%
Showing 1-12 of 12 reviews
SUSAN B.
Jun 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,300
Excellent. The men who moved us were curteous, thorough , responsive to our requests and not a thing was damaged.

Cecelia S.
Mar 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown
Response from UNIVERSAL VANLINES

"Hi [Member Name Removed], It seems as you put the review in wrong place. Please check tyour records and transfer the review to the right business."


Carol D.
Mar 2016
2.0
unknown
Response from UNIVERSAL VANLINES

"Hi [Member Name Removed], I checked our records and it seems as you confused us with another company. Our records don't show that we helped you moving. Please check your records and transfer the review to the correct business."


Brenda D.
Mar 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Organized, fast, courteous & reasonably priced.
Response from UNIVERSAL VANLINES

"Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with Universal VanLines . We wish you good luck at your new home and we are here to help whenever is needed."


Jeffrey D.
Sep 2015
1.0
$1,395
It was the worst experience. The manager David dramatically underestimated our cost and time if our move by 100%. They nickel and dime you for materials such as tape and wrapping. David said it would only take 5 hours to complete the move and that included their committing time of which they charge you an hour for the crew to drive home. It took almost 10 hours to complete the move. They only sent 3 crew members to make the move. I had to move a lot of the boxes myself or it would have taken even longer. Don't ever use them.
Response from UNIVERSAL VANLINES

"Hi [Member name removed], First, we would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused to you or your family. We provided you with an estimate to the best of our ability and based on the information that you provided for the move. After reviewing the details of the move as well as the information you provided we have few comments. 1. You mentioned that there are no stairs involved at the pick up location but in actuality although there is an elevator in the building because of the way that the building is designed you have to go through outside stairs in order to reach the parking lot where the truck can be parked and that slowed down the loading process dramatically. 2. As far as the moving of the boxes, you already mentioned in the initial conversation that you are going to take care of the boxes and small items and you only need the movers for the large furniture only. 3. We do not nickle and dime on packaging materials, it was clearly and well explained to you that packaging materials of any kind are not included in the hourly rate and are charged separately if needed on the day of the move. Last, it's not fair just to put an "F" rating on everything because as per the evaluation form that you filled out at the end of the move you mentioned that the movers arrived on time to the starting address and did an excellent and professional work from start to finish and took very good care of your belongings. We are sorry that it turned out this way but we are doing everything possible to provide an accurate estimate for the service that we are providing as we understand that the customer is planning his budget accordingly. We would like to wish you good luck at your new home and we apologize again for any inconvenience caused to you."


Frank F.
Jul 2015
3.0
$800
unknown
Response from UNIVERSAL VANLINES

"Hi [Member's name removed] Can you specify what was the issue with the service? we didn't receive any phone call from you or email during the move or after the move. It's very important for us to know so we can fix it and make sure we will keep providing all our customers with great service. If you would like to you may contact me directly at 1.800.799.3990 . Thanks , David"


Katherine K.
Oct 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
unknown
Response from UNIVERSAL VANLINES

"Hi [Member name removed], I'm happy to hear that you have had successful move. However, you submitted the review to the wrong company. We are Universal VanLines from Union,NJ . We did come to your home for a visual survey but obviously you chose to go with a different provider. Good luck at your new home."


Joseph C.
Sep 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$650
They were very good at what they did. They disassembled and reassembled furniture. No damage to either location's walls or furniture. The three man crew worked continually for four and a half hours, with only a 15 minute break, which was a ride between locations. Even when I encouraged them to take a break they just kept working. It was close to 90 degrees and high humidity. They were able to maneuver 90 degree turn on the second floor of the new location without any damage at all. They were exceptional! My only tip is to always move in the morning.

DEBRA D.
Jul 2014
4.0
$5,000
Mixed experience. Some aspects were excellent--estimator's service; packing and loading of delicate items. Others were not--schedule change by shipper created significant problems for us. Newly refinished floors were left uncovered during loading, became filthy and wet, and had to be professionally cleaned. We were not reimbursed for this even though we contacted the moving coordinator at the time it occurred and were assured they would address this concern to our satisfaction.
Unloading crew here in GA very good.
Overall, not a terrible experience, but I would consider other carriers as well.
Response from UNIVERSAL VANLINES

"Hi [member name removed], I'm sorry to hear about your mixed experience with the moving company. however,after research that we conducted we don't show any record of move or any other service that was provided to you by Universal VanLines. Kindly check your records for the company that you used for the move and let us know if there is anything else we can help with. Thanks and have a great day, David"


Jeffrey C.
Feb 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
The time and cost was exactly as estimated. David is very professional, punctual, and friendly. Absolutely nothing was broken or damaged. Although they were fast, they did not compromise on keeping all of our belongs secure. I am recommending Universal Vanlines to my other neighbors in the apartment complex and also to friends and family.

Adriana M.
Feb 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
excellent service.

Vivek G.
Aug 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
They were excellent. They were friendly and efficient. I think they did a pretty good job. The price was reasonable. It was $90 per hour, if I remember correctly. They were a little late.

Kelly L.
Sep 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
They were very professional, quick and effficient. Have no complaints. Absolutely would recommend.

Licensing

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FAQ

UNIVERSAL VANLINES is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.
UNIVERSAL VANLINES accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, UNIVERSAL VANLINES offers free project estimates.
No, UNIVERSAL VANLINES does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, UNIVERSAL VANLINES does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, UNIVERSAL VANLINES offers emergency services.
No, UNIVERSAL VANLINES does not offer warranties.

Contact Information

1191 MORRIS AVENUE, 102, Union, NJ 07083

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