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Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc.

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

About us

A premier, full-service moving and storage firm founded over 140 years ago and one of the original agents of United Van Lines.

Business highlights

147 years of experience

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.674 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
84%
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5%
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4%
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David J H.
Sep 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700,000
The move could not have gone better. This was a complex move with furniture and goods tagged for 2 different locations plus a piano and a number of delicate antiques. The packing crew did an excellent job, they were also the same crew members that loaded and unloaded at the destination. We have been through many moves over the past 40 years and this was the first time there was no damage and all went well.
Response from

"Thank you for the wonderful review! We'll be sure to pass the kind words onto everyone involved in your relocation. We hope you enjoy your new home!"


Jaysun C.
Nov 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$410,000
Could not be happier. The packing and moving crews were different people but they all did a superb job. Packing charges were fair and the estimator, Dana, gave us some good tips on where we could shave costs. No damage at all to the furniture and the only broken thing was one glass dish out of an entire crammed-to-the-gills house. The furniture was put where we needed and reassembled well. Could not have gone better. They even hauled a piano to the 3rd floor!!

Taylor N.
Feb 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50,000
Excellent! The movers were nice, professional, even grabbed some of our felt pads that we had and made sure to put them on our furniture so as to not mess up the floors in our new home. Great support staff, affordable price!

Charlene B.
Jan 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Team was efficient
Response from

"Thank you for the review, we'll be sure to pass it on to everyone involved in your move. We hope you enjoy your new home!"


Robin F.
Nov 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Beautifully!
Response from

"That is wonderful to hear, thank you for taking the time to review our service!"


Gerrit M.
Sep 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750,000
Very professional and yet very personal care from start to finish. They made me feel as though I was the only one they were moving. Always responsive and pleasant to questions and changes along the way.
Response from

"THANK YOU for the review and kind words! You certainly have moved to a beautiful area and in fact the daughter of Brooks' owner is attending Flagler College just up the street from you. We are so happy to hear that you were completely satisfied with our services and we hope you enjoy your new home."


Jacqueline J.
Aug 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300,000
They were amazing. The driver was wonderful. The people that came and packed, and then unpacked over here, my furniture was intact, and they worked through some pretty hectic weather. It was like 116 degrees here, when I got here. I felt so bad for them, because they had to go to a second story, because the condo is on the second floor. I felt really bad for them, but I gave them a lot of water and told them to rest. They were amazing and very professional. The price they quoted me, and what I actually paid was less, because it goes by weight. I was very happy with that. Everything was packed wonderful. The care, they cared for all my furniture. Leaving the apartment I was in, they had stuff down on the floor so they didn't make any mess or anything. I would definitely use them again and I would definitely recommend them.
Response from

"Thanks for using us for your move to NV and taking the time to give us a review! We'll be sure to let your entire crew know that they did a job well done and hope that you enjoy your new home out west."


Bruce L.
Aug 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000,000
We ended up paying because they packed us and unpacked us, we ended up in the region of 10k. We had no problems, and I think we had three things shipped and that's it. I still think it's too much. They were right on time on every case.
Response from

"Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we really appreciate it! We'll be sure to pass this onto everyone involved in your move with Brooks Transfer."


Sandra K.
Jun 2017
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
they were on time and moved everything I needed within the 4 hours I paid for.
Response from

"Thank you!"


Sandra G.
Jun 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great! The movers were organized, friendly, and professional. I opted for the onsite walkthrough to get an estimate. I believe this was instrumental in helping them plan for the job. They brought the number of people and equipment needed to complete the job on time and within budget. I would use them again and recommend them to others.
Response from

"We appreciate the kind words and rest assured, we will let everyone know that was involved in your relocation!"


Marc D.
May 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$130,000
Absolutely exceptional
Response from

"Thank you for taking the time to give our Company a review, we will certainly share it with everyone involved with your move!"


Stephen H.
Mar 2017
3.0
The move went very well with two exceptions. The first was the cost. After the original estimate, we worked very hard to move a significant amount of weight on our own. The final price made our personal effort not worth the cost. They still charged very near the maximum estimate. The other was the services provided by a third party service that reassembled our grandfather clock. The clock was not reassembled securely which resulted in the assembly falling apart in 60 days. Even though the problem was a direct result of the service provider, repairs were not made because it exceeded 30 days.
Response from

"This customer had an estimate dated February 16, 2016; a Straight Order for Service/ Bill of Lading GPP1 /W; which means the final charges are based on the guaranteed weight which is noted on the estimate; with a weight allowance credit, if the actual weight is less than the estimated weight. The estimated weight was 11,000 pounds and the actual weight was 10,380 pounds. The customer was entitled and did receive a weight credit allowance. The weight allowance credit is as follows: 11,000 minus 10,380 = 620 pounds divided by 100 = x $14.00 per hundredweight (cwt) = the weight allowance credit of $86.80. On or about March 10, 2016, the customer agreed to the binding contract terms which included the transportation of 11,000 pounds; Packing/Unpacking, Advance 3rd Party Charges at Origin and Destination for a Grandfather Clock; as well as minimum liability of $.60 per pound per article. All items and services noted on the Estimate / Bill of Lading are bound except it reads: PLUS any non-bound charges shown for Advance 3rd Party Charges (Exception Terms noted on page 3 of the signed Bill of Lading). Please Note: The Origin Advance 3rd Party Charges on the Estimate were quoted at $177.00 (Non-Bound Services); The Destination Advance 3rd Party Charges on the Estimate were quoted at $177.00 (Non-Bound Services); the actual Origin Advance 3rd Party Charges were $92.00 (decreased by $85.00); the actual Advance Destination 3rd Party Charges were $161.00 (decreased by $16.00). As stated above 3rd Party Services are non-bound items and they could increase and /or decrease. However, on this order the 3rd Party Services decreased by $101.00. The customer was entitled to and did receive a credit. Records indicate that the customer notified United Van Lines in regards to their Grandfather Clock. The customer's claim was denied, as mechanical malfunctions are not covered. The Grandfather Clock was serviced by CSNS Relocation Services. CSNS was notified and an inspection was scheduled. Per the inspection, the section that was not working properly was not a part included in transit servicing; this was not a part would've needed to touch at any time during the disassembly or re-assembly of the Grandfather Clock. We did not anticipate or foresee difficulties with this move, however we do regret that we failed to meet the customer's expectations. Thank you for allowing us to respond."


Amanda S.
Dec 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$37,800
It went fine.
Response from

"Thank you for taking the time to write a review, we appreciate it!"


Jim M.
Sep 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown
Response from

"We appreciate the kind words! We take pride in our work and can't be more pleased when we receive excellent feedback like this. It will be shared with everyone involved in your relocation, thanks again!"


Geoff H.
Aug 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000
The move went very smooth and was done within the time frame of the deal purchased. We were incredibly happy with how everything went.
Response from

"THANKS for taking the time to give us a review! We'll be sure to recognize the crew in our next Operations meeting. We hope you enjoy your new home."


DOREEN M.
Jul 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$35,000
unknown
Response from

"This is excellent news and we appreciate your comments. We'll be sure to thank everyone involved in your successful move!"


Matthew H.
Jun 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown
Response from

"Another great review, thanks so much for taking the time to write about your experience!"


Sherry V.
Jun 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$79,300
unknown
Response from

"We were glad to be of service and pleased that you were happy with our service. We appreciate you taking the time to give us a review!"


Nikolaos K.
May 2016
1.0
$265,000

I got a receipt the first time and they said it would only be $675 for the move. They called me the next day and they said that they are going to charge me an extra $1200. One day was for packing and one day was for moving. The move that was charged was only for $396. I saw that they were offering a deal through Angie's List and I thought that means they were providing good service. I have sent pictures to the manager about what they were using to fill the boxes. They were stuffing only 5 garments in a box that could fit at least 20. 
The most important part for me was that they charged me the extra on a credit card that I had not authorized. I signed for the $675 but they charged $1896.50 without my consent. I would highly suggest that nobody uses this company. They said they are a part of united van lines but I wouldn't use them if it was my last option available. 
There is a manager there (Erica Grey) told me last week that she would call me back but she hasn't responded to anything for me. She is the one that told the clerk to charge me the extra $1200. They called me and asked for the new CC date so I gave it to her.

Response from

"This was an Angie's List deal purchased by a Ms. C, not Mr. K, the actual person who moved. Originally, they purchased a "2 men for 4 hours deal" then changed their mind to a "3 men for 4 hours deal" after we informed them that it sounded like a move would require more than 2 men and we advised of the cost difference. We were told that the shipment would be completely packed and ready to be moved however, this was FAR from the case. Due to the situation, we extended a discount on boxes for him to pack himself the day of the move to help him save money. We assisted with the packing and provided more material of which he agreed to pay. This is simply a case of someone being unprepared for a large move. We emailed him the breakdown of charges so that he could understand what he agreed to and signed for, what services we provided. However, a couple weeks later he called and said he didn’t feel this was fair and again we explained the services we provided and what we did to help him move. Moving is stressful and when you purchase a deal, such as a 2-man crew for 4 hours or a 3-man crew for 5 hours, that is what you are going to get, not an unlimited amount of labor and hours. Feel free to read our other reviews in order to determine the quality and integrity of our service."


Jody H.
May 2016
1.0
$46,500
unknown
Response from

"This local, one-day move took place on November 6th and we were not alerted of any issues until December 14th. At the time, the customer didn't ask to file a claim but rather, asked if we had come across a French Horn that she realized she couldn't find. We looked for it and never found it so we called her back to let her know. We also asked the crew about it as well as our warehouse staff still without any trace of it. We called her again with the same information but got her voicemail and we never heard from her again, so we hoped that perhaps she had found it after all. We take reports of alleged theft, which are extremely rare, VERY serious and encourage our customers to involve law enforcement if need be and we fully cooperate. Unfortunately, even if additional coverage was purchased, the outcome of this situation would be the same."


Sheri H.
May 2016
1.0
unknown
Response from

"We apologize that we could not accommodate your after-hours request for an appointment and never had the opportunity to have you as a customer. However, we do thank you for your comments."


Jason S.
Apr 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60,000
The movers were on time and took extra care and time packing up our furniture.  It was raining heavily that day and they wrapped each piece carefully and not a drop got on them.  We ended up paying for 2 extra hours due to the added time of wrapping.  Well worth the money.

Peter B.
Apr 2016
3.0
$800,000
unknown
Response from

"We sincerely apologize that this move wasn't performed without incident. This is far from our normal, professional service. We identified the issue/weak link(s) the day after the delivery and took swift action to ensure that this would not happen again. Thank you for bringing the matter to our attention and should you have anything further to add or need instruction on the claims process, please call our office. We appreciate your business and hope that you are getting settled in your new home."


Rita C.
Mar 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$35,600

The office staff was helpful and friendly and went over everything with me well.  The truck and movers showed up on time, were friendly and professional, and worked quickly, but carefully.  They were able to make my entire move (2br/2ba) for me within the amount of time I had purchased, which was wonderful because I was on a tight budget.

They even let me have use of moving boxes for free! 

All in all, a great experience and I unreservedly recommend their service.



Response from

"We are glad that you were completely satisfied with our service and hope you enjoy your new home!"


Jenae M.
Mar 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$68,700
unknown
Response from

"We'll be sure to pass your great comments onto the crew! Thanks for taking the time to review."

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FAQ

Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc. is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc. offers free project estimates.
No, Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
No, Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc. does not offer emergency services.
No, Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc. does not offer warranties.

Contact Information

1378 London Bridge Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23453

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