Skip to content

Action Moving | Edmonton Movers Since 1988

Moving and storage service in Edmonton, Alberta

Google rating

4.7

Ratings counted

873

Are 1 or 2 star

5.6%Around typical

The rating breakdown

49 of the 873 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown for Action Moving | Edmonton Movers Since 1988 are one or two star.

Against other movers in Edmonton

This company5.6%
Typical mover in Edmonton2.8%

2.8 percentage points higher than the middle of the 21 movers in Edmonton we can publish a rate for.

Google’s published star breakdown

Distribution of star ratings as published by Google
RatingDistributionCountShare
5 star
78589.9%
4 star
343.9%
3 star
50.6%
2 star
70.8%
1 star
424.8%

Counts as published by Google in its star breakdown, not the reviews we have read. Google also publishes a review count, which does not always match this total. Each row is rounded on its own, so the shares need not add to exactly 100%.

Against every mover we can rate
0–5%
7,048
5–10%
1,993
10–20%
1,265
20%+
454

The marker is Action Moving | Edmonton Movers Since 1988 at 5.6%. The typical mover among the 10,760 we can publish a rate for sits at 3.0%.

Every company with at least 20 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown. Rates come from those breakdowns, not from the reviews we have read.

What the complaints say

Moving goes wrong in a small number of specific ways. These are the ones reviewers describe in the low-star reviews we have read for Action Moving | Edmonton Movers Since 1988, counted by matching the words they used.

  • Damage to belongings13 · 38%
  • Items missing or never delivered6 · 18%
  • Crew conduct6 · 18%
  • Price rose after the quote3 · 9%
  • Stopped responding3 · 9%
  • Late, delayed or a no-show2 · 6%
  • Claim or refund went nowhere1 · 3%

Counted across the 34 one and two star reviews we have read for Action Moving | Edmonton Movers Since 1988. A review can describe more than one problem, so these do not add to 100%. Each share is rounded on its own.

In their own words

1-star Google reviewTom L.Edited 2 years ago
We recently moved using Action for the move. I was sure I would be giving them a fair rating up until the last hour of the move. We told the office people that we had a couple of antiques and a couple of heavy items. One being a 300 lb. statue. The movers carefully wrapped and secured and moved this heavy item to the new house with no problems. Then the worse happened. One mover decided to try moving the statue by himself. It took three to load it but Hercules thought he could handle it by himself.
1-star Google reviewKH K.Edited 8 months ago
We had a recent provincial move. We got overcharged for a NON COMPLETED service. Employees might be involved on charging more and out of invoice since as of today we never got a call for follow up , but they arevwilling to "help" on their own (not even on the day of move in the middle of emergency < our stuff did not fit complete in their truck> ) . I need to speak to the owners. Order 13777-1
Reply from the business

Thank you for your feedback, Karla. We understand your concerns and would like to clarify the situation. Your move estimate was based on a total weight of 4,000 lbs, as provided by you and confirmed in the signed agreement. You reviewed and approved this estimate prior to the move.

1-star Google reviewMatthew W.11 years ago
Very poor customer service. Action moving was unprepared and late.I used action moving to move from an apartment from one side of the river to the other about 2km. The appointment was scheduled for the morning, and they did not show up until late in the afternoon. This meant that our booking of the elevator and loading area was limited, and therefore they left behind a substantial portion of furniture and boxes.
1-star Google reviewRegina R.2 years ago
Booked my move with Chaise and that part was good and easy. Had a 1 bedroom unit to move about 7 minutes away. Quote came back as 2-3 hours and $697.64. While I do understand an estimate is an estimate, the move took 8 HOURS. No idea how that happened. I still only had a 1 bedroom unit to move. I asked the movers twice if I had more stuff than normal and each time, they said no.
Reply from the business

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I want to sincerely apologize for the challenges you experienced during your move. At Action Moving, we strive to provide accurate estimates and seamless communication to ensure a smooth moving experience, and I regret that we fell short in your…

2-star Google reviewFarrel G.4 years ago
I have had to wait a few months to post this review as I hired action moving and storage to move and store my furniture for about 4 months and could not review while they still had my property. To begin, for my first move they were very late getting to the job and when they arrived only 2 movers were there instead of 3. They then brought a third person later on.
1-star Google reviewJodi F.4 years ago
We hired this company not only to move my father in-law out of his current home but also move all of us to our new home. I will say the did offer to store my father in-laws boxes until we moved into the new place. however after that it was terrible. We had hired them to pack my father in-laws home and at first they were wonderful but when we had to unpack the boxes it was a nightmare. The packers had locked a few cabinets but we were unable to find the keys, as they were not taped to the cabinets!
1-star Google reviewTammy M.a year ago
Completely awful move thanks to the people working in the office. I was moving from a 3 bedroom condo style apartment, with 3 flights of stairs going up to apartment and one flight inside and this was relayed to Action Moving when I booked with them. They sent 2 movers, and when they got to my apartment they were surprised at how many stairs they would have to be climbing up and down to move us!
Reply from the business

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. I want to sincerely apologize for the challenges you experienced during your move. At Action Moving, we strive to provide a smooth and professional service, and I am deeply sorry that we fell short of your expectations.

1-star Google reviewEli B.4 years ago
I had referral to use Action. Called them and set up everything and mentioned that I am living in a condo and need to book the elevator and I will be charge for that. They were late at that day. I called many times. they gave me wrong driver then someone else called me said they are on their way. They were late and I was told by my condo that I also have to pay extra using the elevator which I called Shannon and explained and she said 2hrs is more than enough.

What satisfied customers point to

The same method, applied to the four and five star reviews. Most movers are praised for the same handful of things, so what is missing here is often as telling as what is present.

  • Professional and courteous251 · 57%
  • Worked hard and fast234 · 53%
  • Careful with belongings86 · 19%
  • Turned up when they said78 · 18%
  • Kept in touch25 · 6%
  • Price matched the quote12 · 3%

Counted across the 444 four and five star reviews we have read for Action Moving | Edmonton Movers Since 1988. A review can mention more than one thing.

In their own words

5-star Google reviewMaxine H.3 years ago
Hi. If you need a great quality...great value.. totatally professional and responsive moving company, Action should be your choice. They provided excellent service on our move from Bon Accord to Bonnyville, AB. Shannon came to our home to give us an estimate and a very reasonable flat rate price.. Steve, Cody, and Travis showed up on time and worked like mad for 10 hours to get everything packed and loaded. They are very polite, cheerful and upbeat young (to us) men!
Reply from the business

Hi Maxine, Thank you for the wonderful review and kind compliments. All the best in your new home. 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 …

5-star Google reviewMarc-Anthony S.Edited a month ago
5/5 Stars - Exceptional Service and Complete Peace of Mind! I cannot say enough good things about Action Moving and Storage! I am currently in the middle of a complex split-move where my house contents needed to be picked up, put into storage for about three weeks, and then delivered to my new home. I was incredibly stressed about the logistics of moving this way, but this team has made the entire process an absolute breeze.
Reply from the business

Thank you, Marc-Anthony, for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review of Action Moving & Storage (Edmonton movers since 1988). Your comments about the crew mean a great deal.

5-star Google reviewGANJAHFARI S.5 days ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Excellent Experience with Action Moving!** I had an excellent experience with Action Moving from start to finish. The entire team was professional, organized, friendly, and made what can normally be a stressful experience feel smooth and well managed. The sales team and office staff were fantastic from the very beginning. Communication was clear, questions were answered quickly, and everything was explained properly so there were no surprises.
5-star Google reviewPaganheart H.2 months ago
Excellent Moving Experience with Action Moving... I had a great experience with Action Moving from start to finish. Their entire team was professional, responsive, and easy to deal with throughout the entire process. The lady in the office was awesome, she followed up promptly and took the time to answer every question I had, which made planning my move much less stressful. As an AISH recipient, there is absolutely no way I could have completed this move on my own.
Reply from the business

Thank you for sharing such a detailed review of your experience with Action Moving & Storage. We’re truly grateful for your kind words and are thrilled to hear that our team provided the professional, responsive, and reliable moving service you needed from start to finish.

What Google’s own summary highlights

Google surfaces topics it finds across a business’s reviews. They skew positive across every mover we hold, so treat them as a summary of what this company is praised for rather than a balanced picture.

  • professional movers130
  • polite staff100
  • fast movers31
  • efficient movers27
  • no damage23
  • booking process21
  • careful staff17
  • fast crew9
  • safe moving8
  • punctual movers3

What the company says about itself

Taken from Action Moving | Edmonton Movers Since 1988’s own website. These are statements the business makes, not things we have verified — we have no way to check them, and neither claim nor absence should be read as a finding.

  • Says it is insuredsays on their website
    Show the text this came from

    “Rating Fully Licensed, Bonded & Insured No Subcontracting, Ever Competitive Pri”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.

  • Says it is licensedsays on their website
    Show the text this came from

    “Reviews with a 4.7 Google Rating Fully Licensed, Bonded & Insured No Subcontracting”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.

  • Mentions the Better Business Bureausays on their website
    Show the text this came from

    “…etitive Pricing and No Hidden Fees Ever BBB Accredited Professional, Trained Team Free Moving”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.

  • Says it is bondedsays on their website
    Show the text this came from

    “…a 4.7 Google Rating Fully Licensed, Bonded & Insured No Subcontracting, Ever C”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.

  • Advertises a warranty or guaranteesays on their website
    Show the text this came from

    “…on your own schedule, and receive a guaranteed estimate from our expert team. Home Vid”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.

  • States a founding yearsays on their website
    Show the text this came from

    “Starting From $477 Movers Services Since 1988 Skip to content 780-474-2861 info@actio”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.

  • States how long it has tradedsays on their website
    Show the text this came from

    “…moving companies in Edmonton for over 38 years, delivering professional services acros”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.

Before you hire Action Moving | Edmonton Movers Since 1988

Whatever this company’s numbers say, the same handful of things go wrong on a move. These guides are how to keep your side of it tight.

All moving guides →

Other movers in Edmonton

BusinessGoogle rating
Eager Beaver Moving & StorageMover · Edmonton, Alberta4.92,774
Two Small Men with Big Hearts MovingMover · Edmonton, Alberta4.71,480
Yeg Edmonton MoversMoving and storage service · Edmonton, Alberta4.91,271
The Transport Guys - Moving Delivery Hotshot Storage CompaniesMoving and storage service · Edmonton, Alberta4.9632
Last Stop MovingMoving and storage service · Edmonton, Alberta4.8578
Edmonton Affordable MovingMover · Edmonton, Alberta4.9526

See all 21 movers in Edmonton →