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Carmack Moving & Storage

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About us

Carmack Moving and Storage, Inc. is an independent, full-service moving and storage company headquartered in Sterling, Virginia. We have a long and proud history of providing excellent relocation and transportation solutions to clients locally and nationwide. Carmack is known for their innovation, knowledgeable people, high reliability, and excellent customer service. We have a state-of-the-art storage facility to store your treasures safely - short term or long term. Virginia Household Goods Carrier Certificate #665 U.S. DOT #1503939

Business highlights

Family owned & operated
Emergency services offered
40 years of experience

Services we offer

Carmack Moving and Storage offers local, long distance, and international residential moving and storage services. Some of our many services are full packing services, moving of household or business goods, climate controlled storage, commercial and office moving, business storage, long distance moving, offering of packaging materials, custom wrapping of furniture and personal belongings, construction hauling and much more! Contact us via [email protected] or by phone at 703-378-1616.

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Eco Friendly Accreditations

Yes

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

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Beverly C.
Aug 2020
5.0
Moving, Apartments
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
The move went smoothly! The movers were professional and punctual. They knew what they were doing and they worked directly with me to keep things moving. I'd hire them again. The final bill was $1,000 less than originally quoted.
Response from Carmack Moving & Storage

"Thank you for taking the time to let others know that Carmack Moving & Storage took care of your move as expected. We love our customers and appreciate the A rating! All of us at Carmack wish you all the best and hope to work with you again should you, or your family or friends, need moving, packing, or storage services in the future."

Maureen H.
Jul 2020
5.0
Moving, Storage
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
From my initial contact with sales to the office staff, moving crew and operations manager, our move couldn't have gone smoother! COVID-19 forced our initial contact to be via FaceTime which was conducted very professionally by Jim. We had several more conversations before our move. Jim was always responsive, courteous, straightforward and professional. The office staff is cheerful and very helpful. Our moving crew handled our furniture with great care, and Rob in operations called before our delivery date (to a new subdivision) to be sure they were clear on our location and restrictions on delivery. They were punctual, professional, friendly and best of all, we received our items without a scratch.
Response from Carmack Moving & Storage

"Thank you very much for taking the time to provide the details, from start to finish, on your move. We really appreciate knowing that our efforts to estimate, communicate, and perform were in-line with your expectations and that you were happy with the results! All of us wish you the absolute best in your new home!"

Dana U.
Jul 2020
5.0
Apartments
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
On time, very professional and extremely helpful! My friend stood me up so I had to .do everything myself. Those guys took over, set everything up and did a better job than I would have. I really appreciated it because I'm handicapped and was in a lot of pain that day. The supervisor Jim was extremely professional and trustworthy and always available for questions. Truly a 1st class experience!
Response from Carmack Moving & Storage

"Very glad to hear that Jim and your crew were there for you from start to finish! All of us at Carmack Moving wish you the best and hope you would consider us for any future moves for you, your family, or friends. Thank you for the great review."

Laura H.
Jun 2020
5.0
Moving
Yes, I recommend this pro
I’m a little delayed with my recommendation but have only positive feedback to give. We worked with Debbie who was more than understanding about our concerns hiring a mover for a move more than ½ way across the country. Her estimate was great - we paid exactly what she said we would. Our moving crews both loading (Ernesto and Orlin) and unloading (Demond) were careful with our furniture and other household items, treating our things as if they were their own. Moving is stressful and moving across country even more so. Carmack did a fantastic job. I highly recommend them and will use them again when I move back to the East Coast!!
Response from Carmack Moving & Storage

"Thank you very much for your review and recommendation to use Carmack Moving and Storage for a cross country move! We all love what we do and hope that it shows on each and every move. All of us at Carmack Moving wish all the best and thank you again for trusting us with your move!"

Juan B.
May 2020
5.0
Moving, Storage
Yes, I recommend this pro
$932
It was a complete success.
Response from Carmack Moving & Storage

"Awesome -- thank you for the review and for choosing Carmack Moving and Storage!"

Eric D.
May 2020
5.0
Moving
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
I was conducing an in-town move, with both locations about 1 mile apart. I was mainly looking just to have the heavy furniture moved, while I moved the smaller items (clothes, kitchen stuff, etc) myself. I contacted three companies for an estimate, per usual. I wasn't sure what to expect given COVID-19 issues, but most handled it either through a video chat or me providing a detailed description of what I had. I'm not sure if this was just because of the pandemic, or if that is how companies do it now...but I figured I'd add that detail. Carmack and one other Angie's List provider were pretty close in cost comparison and reviews. I had a better gut with Carmack, so went ahead with them. Communication through the process was great, and Jim was able to answer any questions I had. I did purchase the extra insurance - even though the move was so close, I didn't want to have to gamble on major damage. The moving crew showed up promptly the morning of the move. They took very good care to wrap the furniture as they moved, and were extremely careful about the walls, floors, and railings. I was very happy with that, because I was leaving a rental unit and didn't want to risk my security deposit! The crew was very nice and polite. They asked questions if they wanted to know how they should handle something. They also wanted to make sure I had visibility on anything that already had damage/scratches, which I was fine with. In most cases I pointed it out pre-damaged items anyway. When they packed up the rental, there were just a couple VERY minimal dents in one of the stairwells, because I had some pretty difficult furniture for a curving staircase. They were well prepared and repaired the dents in no time. I told them I'd paint, since I had the paint on hand anyway. When we got to the new place, they were great with moving things where they needed to go, and set everything up. They removed a couple doors to ensure they had proper clearance, and put them back at the end. It was easier moving into the new place than moving out of the old one! Here too, the crew was respectful and careful not to damage anything. They were very personable and pleasant guys, and I'm happy to have worked with them! The finished in the amount of time estimated too, which was impressive. This was my first interaction with a moving company that seemed to take the level of care with your furniture as you would yourself. I'd definitely use them again, and recommend to others! The cost of the job does not include the extra ~$300 I paid for the additional insurance coverage, since that was an optional upgrade.
Response from Carmack Moving & Storage

"Thank you for taking the time to detail your experience with Carmack - from start to finish! We love what we do and are extremely happy to hear that your move went just as it should. We very much appreciate the review and choosing Carmack Moving and Storage. Stay safe!"

Steve V.
May 2020
5.0
Moving
Yes, I recommend this pro
I received their number, called them and within 2 hours they were here and moved my safe. Their price was half of that of another company I contacted who could not move the safe for several days.
Response from Carmack Moving & Storage

"Thank you and we are so happy that we were able to accommodate you! Stay safe and we appreciate the review!"

Raymond D.
Apr 2020
5.0
Moving, Storage
Yes, I recommend this pro
Tremendously well. Everyone was highly professional, Sales rep Jim, packers, and movers. I would highly recommend them to anyone preparing to move. Get their estimate and compare prices!
Response from Carmack Moving & Storage

"Thank you for choosing Carmack Moving & Storage, inc! We appreciate it!"

Corey F.
Apr 2020
5.0
Moving
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very fair pricing, and no issues whatsoever with our cross-country move. Packers and movers were on time for every step. Plus the responsiveness for questions/updates is worlds better than larger operations (we moved with a national carrier before this). You should absolutely go with Carmack if they are available for your moving dates.
Response from Carmack Moving & Storage

"We love what we do and always strive to make your move as stress free as possible. Thank you for review and letting others know that we are here for you to answer any questions about your move!"

Kim J.
Feb 2020
5.0
Moving
Yes, I recommend this pro
My experience with Carmack was great from my initial meeting with Debbie to the delivery of my goods in Michigan. The actual weight of the shipment was in line with the estimate which is very important in planning your moving budget. Watch out for companies who give you a lower weight estimate to try to earn your business. Debbie is wonderful! Her level of communication is beyond expectations! My kitchen and other breakables were packed very professionally and stored for several weeks. Thankfully I experienced only minimal damage. A coffee table top and a lamp were broken. I’ve unpacked everything that was packed by Carmack except one large piece of artwork. The crew on both legs of the trip were friendly, efficient and amazing to watch. I was very concerned about avoiding damage to my new home, especially because it is new construction and I moved in January. The guys left one person in the house so they didn’t track up. The Ops Mgr, Rob was very helpful in allowing me to meet the truck after it was loaded and had left my home because I forgot to have a big leaf for my dining room table loaded. While he was not obligated to do so because I signed the paperwork stating that everything was loaded, he helped me out and I truly appreciate it! Moving is always stressful but Carmack made it so much better! I would definitely recommend this company and use them again.
Response from Carmack Moving & Storage

"Thank you very much for taking the time to detail your move with Carmack Moving & Storage - We really appreciate it!"

Kim L.
Feb 2020
5.0
Moving
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Carmack did a fantastic job. They were on time, professional, and incredibly efficient. We were done start to finish in two hours, and everything arrived in perfect condition. I would highly recommend Carmack!
Response from Carmack Moving & Storage

"Thank you for taking the time to review us on Angie's List! We appreciate your business and the review. All of us at Carmack wish you the best!"

Michael S.
Feb 2020
5.0
Moving
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
From beginning to end, Carmack was professional, quick, and easy to work with. Debbie quoted a very, very competitive price compared to the other moving companies we had checked with and the hours she quoted was spot on. The movers (Ernesto and Orlin) themselves were fantastic. They moved everything quickly and without delay. We would recommend Carmack in a heartbeat to anyone who needs moving services.
Response from Carmack Moving & Storage

"Love to hear that everything went as expected from start to finish and thank you for the review. We very much appreciate it!"

Megan C.
Jan 2020
4.0
Moving
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600
Overall, move went fine. Job took about 8 hours. A glass pane in my china hutch was broken upon loading. It was replaced within 3 days of the move. The lead mover thought himself funny; he was not, but work was completed satisfactorily.
Response from Carmack Moving & Storage

"Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback - all comments, good and not so good, are appreciated and taken to heart. We apologize for the hutch and hope that addressing it as soon as possible didn't inconvenience you too much. Different personalities sometimes clash, your crew leader was spoken to make sure he is more sensitive to situation at hand in the future. We do appreciate your business and all of us at Carmack Moving & Storage wish you the best."

Rickey O.
Dec 2019
5.0
Moving
Yes, I recommend this pro
The move went great. The packers was great and very professional. The loaders was very efficient and loaded in a very timely manner. The packers di a great job and handled everything very carefully. A plus to the drive who was great on both ends
Response from Carmack Moving & Storage

"Thank you for choosing Carmack Moving & Storage! We appreciate the review and wish you the happiest of holidays."

Janet B.
Dec 2019
5.0
Moving
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
It was wonderful from start to finish! Debbie was able to provide me with a spot on quote just from speaking on the phone and her rates were very reasonable-- no extra fee for moving on a Saturday! The movers themselves were INCREDIBLE! I cannot believe how quickly they worked! A lot of our furniture I wouldn't have deemed worthy of being wrapped and treated with TLC, but they took careful care of every single piece they moved. They were able to handle picking up items from two different locations and loading it all onto one truck to save us a trip and finished unloading and setting everything in the correct room at the new house in absolute record time. We came in under budget not just relative to what Debbie quoted us, but also relative to what I would have expected to spend on movers of this quality. I can't say enough good things and would recommend them without hesitation to anyone looking to move!
Response from Carmack Moving & Storage

"Thank you so much for the acknowledgement of our services. We love what we do and glad that it shows. All of us at Carmack Moving wish you and your family the best and hope that you have a great holiday!"

Edu E.
Nov 2019
5.0
Moving
Yes, I recommend this pro
Carmack’s staff and service was amazing! Debbie made the start of the process - the quote through scheduling - truly seamless and relatively stress-free. The staff sent to pack up my home were personable, quick and efficient. Finally, the gentleman who moved my items to my new city and into my home was also so patient with unloading in a busy location and highly professional. Thank you, Carmack!
Response from Carmack Moving & Storage

"Thank you! We very much appreciate taking time to give us an A-rating and detail your experience with Carmack. All of us wish you the best! - Sharon"

William R.
Mar 2019
5.0
Moving
Yes, I recommend this pro
Carmack did an excellent job. All of our belongings arrived in good condition during the promised time frame.
Response from Carmack Moving & Storage

"Great to hear - thank you for your business and the review!"

Geoffrey S.
Mar 2019
5.0
Moving
Yes, I recommend this pro
Everything was great. Movers were on time, professional and the final price was what was quoted. I have had movers jack up the price when they had my goods in their possession, I have had them drink the beer out my refrigerator WHILE they were moving my stuff...but these guys were great and I will use them again if/when I move next; it's nice to be able to trust the movers. it's nice to be able to trust your movers. And Debbie at the office was great to deal with on the phone. Extremely efficient and friendly and with a great sense of humor. She was great with follow-ups and in making sure my bill was correct. Thanks!
Response from Carmack Moving & Storage

"Thank you so much for pointing out the Carmack Difference - On Time, No Un-justified Price Change(s), and we strive to follow-up and do things right! We appreciate you taking the time to give us a glowing review."

Matt K.
Mar 2019
5.0
Moving
Yes, I recommend this pro
$910
My husband found Carmack on Angie's List, and they were highly rated. He called in and spoke to a lovely lady who gave us a quote right over the phone. We decide to go with them based on their pricing and reviews. Couldn't be happier! The crew showed up right on time- within a minute of when they said they would(!), were polite, and personable. They completed the job with efficiency, and in the exact time window that the lady in the office estimated. Would use them again in a heartbeat!
Response from Carmack Moving & Storage

"Thank you for the review - we appreciate you taking the time to post your experience!"

John M.
Feb 2019
5.0
Moving
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
It was a great experience. Debbie was very clear with the scope of work and the costs and what I should expect the day of the move. The crew was right on time and very efficient to keep the move within the estimated timeframe. I was very pleased and would recommend Carmack Moving.
Response from Carmack Moving & Storage

"All of us at Carmack wish you the very best in your new home, We appreciate your business and the recommendation !"

Beth F.
Feb 2019
5.0
Moving
Yes, I recommend this pro
(As a follow up to our previous review, including some duplicate language, here is another review after the move to Florida was completed.) The service was fantastic. The packers arrived on time and finished packing our belongings within 4 hours. The next morning, the furniture and boxes were loaded onto the trucks without a hitch. All the while, the packers and movers took great care of our belongings and of the walls, carpet, and hardwood floors in our house. Our move was from Virginia to Florida, and Carmack worked closely with us to schedule the delivery within a very tight window. Debbie did a wonderful job coordinating the Operations department, and the driver kept us informed of his estimated arrival time. It was a very pleasant experience working with all of the Carmack staff, and I highly recommend them.
Response from Carmack Moving & Storage

"The Carmack Difference! We certainly strive to make every move as pleasant experience as possible. Thank you for your business and for taking the time to post a review - we very much appreciate it!"

Jenifer L.
Jan 2019
5.0
Moving
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,100
This company ticks all the boxes - they are professional, courteous, responsive, fairly priced, and do quality work. From start to finish my experience with Carmack was completely positive. I used their website to request a quote and was quickly contacted by Debbie. She was knowledgeable, made a surprisingly spot on guess of the weight of my items, explained my options, quoted me prices, gave me a delivery window, and had paperwork drawn up in very short order utilizing DocuSign so it was quick and easy. As the pickup date approached, Carmack sent a great reminder of what to expect along with a contact's name and cell phone number who would be available 24/7 to answer any questions/concerns. I called once and again the contact (Rob) was quickly responsive. Morning of the pickup I get a call from Kirk, who was overseeing the crew on site, that they would meet me at the storage facility between 8:30 and 8:45 AM. They were coming from Virginia to a facility in Rockville, MD. I arrived at 8:35 and they were already there waiting for me. Kirk was also extremely professional, courteous, knowledgeable and clearly knew what he was doing. The crew in Rockville was great, all very professional and extremely careful with my belongings. Delivery to my new home in Vermont was December 23rd, 2018. Carmack hired a local crew of three for the delivery. One of the locals arrived early to check out my location and assist the truck when it arrived. Kirk arrived with the truck shortly thereafter (8AM-ish). They proceeded to prep my house for the move, laying down protective rugs and plastic, removing doors for easier access, and doing a walkthrough to learn where rooms were located. The two other local crew members arrived at 9am. The next two hours consisted of the crew bringing in my belongings and delivering them to the rooms I directed them to. The whole crew was great, positive attitudes, extremely cautious with my belongings and my home, and it took all of two hours. They also did me the courtesy of laying the larger pieces on their sides so I could dust the cobwebs from underneath, before setting them upright. Two crew members left, Kirk and the third member stayed one more hour to clean up their rugs, assemble a couple of pieces of furniture, replace doors, make sure I was happy, etc. They even went the extra step of moving some boxes for me which were NOT part of the delivery. They consistently went above and beyond. They made what I thought would be an incredibly stressful process, simple, easy, and stress free. I cannot recommend Carmack Moving & Storage highly enough. TL;DR: Professional, knowledgeable, careful, responsive, reasonably priced - and they *GET* how it feels to give all your worldly belongings to strangers. Hire them.
Kuryan T.
Nov 2018
5.0
Moving
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700
It's not often that you get to use a moving service twice in the span of a couple of weeks. But we had to move our stuff to the basement of a new house, wait for work to complete, and then get it moved out of the basement to the finished home. For the first move from the old house to the basement of the new house, Ernesto and his crew showed up in a truck a little early and got to work. All our stuff was loaded into the truck and rolling in about 4 hours, and that included lots of very heavy and bulky items like exercise bikes. There was no damage at all to any part of the old home. After a lunch break, the truck rolled to the new house and the crew unloaded everything into the basement and storage areas. Agin, they went above and beyond, as the landscaping was not finished and they had to haul stuff through muddy topsoil to the basement door. Today, Ernesto and a smaller crew showed up again to move everything int the rest of the finished house. It took just 5 hours, including putting a bed back together from its pieces. No damage to the hardwood floors, marble bathrooms, etc. And on top of everything else, their prices beat all but small, uninsured movers. I cannot recommend them strongly enough. Great price, great service, great value.
Response from Carmack Moving & Storage

"We are so glad you are all settled in your new home! Thank you for taking the time to detail your Carmack Experience -- we appreciate it! All of us wish you happy holidays and the best!"

Sharon W.
Nov 2018
5.0
Moving
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500
Since I am a novice at moving, we felt the move went very good. Carmack staff was very helpful, understanding, and professional. I commend Debbie and Kirk for all their advice and assistance in making this process smooth and much uneventful. They worked well with scheduling and were prompt with delivery. Almost everything arrived safely. I was missing a rug, a gouge in the trim of the desk, and some furniture scratches. All in all, we felt it was a great job was done. We felt the cost was acceptable and, fortunately for us, our move was in the off season.
Paige S.
Sep 2018
5.0
Moving
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000
Carmack did an excellent job from start to finish. Very professional, great communication throughout my long distance out of state move. Honest and fair pricing. Highly recommend
Response from Carmack Moving & Storage

"Thank you for using Carmack Moving & Storage -- we appreciate that you have a lot of choices and we strive to make every move, start to finish, as stress-free and easy as possible! All of us wish the absolute best in your new home!"

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Licensing

Bonded
Insured
Licensed*

Trade License Number

665

Trade License Locale

VA

Trade License Authority

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

Trade License Expiration

08/16/2025

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FAQ

Carmack Moving & Storage is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed
Carmack Moving & Storage accepts the following forms of payment: Check, CreditCard
Yes, Carmack Moving & Storage offers free project estimates.
Yes, Carmack Moving & Storage offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Carmack Moving & Storage does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Carmack Moving & Storage offers emergency services.
Yes, Carmack Moving & Storage offers warranties.
Carmack Moving & Storage offers the following services: Carmack Moving and Storage offers local, long distance, and international residential moving and storage services. Some of our many services are full packing services, moving of household or business goods, climate controlled storage, commercial and office moving, business storage, long distance moving, offering of packaging materials, custom wrapping of furniture and personal belongings, construction hauling and much more! Contact us via [email protected] or by phone at 703-378-1616.
Ask for details.