Marco Polo Pro Moving
Mover in Alexandria, Virginia
Google rating
4.8
Ratings counted
160
Are 1 or 2 star
5.6%Around typical
The rating breakdown
9 of the 160 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown for Marco Polo Pro Moving are one or two star.
Against other movers in Alexandria
1.6 percentage points higher than the middle of the 15 movers in Alexandria we can publish a rate for.
Google’s published star breakdown
| Rating | Distribution | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 star | 150 | 93.8% | |
| 4 star | 1 | 0.6% | |
| 3 star | 0 | 0% | |
| 2 star | 1 | 0.6% | |
| 1 star | 8 | 5.0% |
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%.
- 0–5%
- 7,048
- 5–10%
- 1,993
- 10–20%
- 1,265
- 20%+
- 454
The marker is Marco Polo Pro Moving 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 Marco Polo Pro Moving, counted by matching the words they used.
- Damage to belongings7 · 78%
- Stopped responding4 · 44%
- Crew conduct3 · 33%
Counted across the 9 one and two star reviews we have read for Marco Polo Pro Moving. 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
I used their services to move a 1 bedroom apt literally across the street. They took 6.5 hrs, charged $840 and ripped my new couch on both sides. I reached out and never heard back from them until I left a review on yelp. The owner Boris said they are not responsible for the damage and was more focused on me taking the negative review down. Horrible customer service. Just received the response below and I moved 7 mths ago. Again... extremely unprofessional!!!
Angelique- Your couches had to go down 7 floors because they would not fit inside the elevator and same on other side. Your apartment door was the very last door on each side of the building.
My realtor recommended I use this company and after checking the reviews, I decided to go ahead and use them. I had to move my belongings from a 3 bedroom/2 bathroom apartment only 2.5 miles away to my new house. I also requested them to pack and buy the supplies (which I reimbursed). So on moving day, Boris shows up with one additional person and adding another person several hours later. Needless to say, they started from 0800 am and finished packing/loading at 5pm.
Hi, We are sorry about your Negative experience and this this review is a little bit inaccurate. It is true that we work with many realtors and do have immaculate reviews. You forgot to mention that all packing materials were included in that price and that we had to take a extra trip in our 26'…
I usually do not rate companies, but I rely on google reviews to make good decisions when choosing businesses to work with. It’s apparent that not all of the preceding 54 reviews are honest. I did not have a good experience with Marco Polo. There was no caring about my belongings, they left the moving site messy inside and outside, left furniture and other items behind (after I asked explicitly for these items to be removed), wrapped furniture in what looked like shrink wrap for furniture but it was the protective…
Rhona- This is absolutely untrue. I was personally on this move so was my brother and another one of my best movers. You hired other movers to move the storage unit out and this could have happened with them just as much as anyone.
It is unfortunate that it has come to this. I signed a moving contract for moving services over the summer. During the move, one of the movers, Jorge, asked about a bookcase. I was very clear in my instructions that it was to be left in the apartment, as I was not bringing it to the new location. The move was completed, and within a day or two I returned to the old location to begin cleaning and preparing the apartment for move-out. At that time, I noticed that the bookcase was not there as instructed.
Hello Britney, Thank you for your review. I will be writing to you directly to address this. Boris Marco Polo Pro Moving
I utilized their services to move from Virginia to Nashville, and I am extremely dissatisfied with the outcome. They severely damaged my metal bookshelves by neglecting to wrap them properly, resulting in significant gouges. The only way to fix this is to buff the shelves and re-powder coat the entire piece. I contacted them within the first 24 hours after delivery, yet they ignored all my emails, text messages, and calls for a full month.
Hello, We take these kinds of concerns very seriously and want to clarify that we have not completed any moves to Nashville this year, so we’re unsure who you are referring to. Our team always responds promptly to all messages and calls, just as we are doing now.
Used them to move me from Virginia to Nashville. They ruined my metal book shelves by not wrapping it. They gouged the metal so badly the only way to repair it was to get someone to buff it and re power coat the ENTIRE piece. I reached out to them within the first 24 hours of the furniture delivery. They ignored emails, text messages and calls for a month. They pretend to be multiple companies on line and thumbtack. Now they are saying that it wouldn't qualify for an insurance claim and dismissing me again.
Hello, We take these kinds of concerns very seriously and want to clarify that we have not completed any moves to Nashville this year, so we’re unsure who you are referring to. Our team always responds promptly to all messages and calls, just as we are doing now.
Extremely unprofessional - do not utilize this moving company as you get what you pay for. Owner extremely condescending and unwilling to resolve our issue post-move. Our items were damaged/broken including a cracked TV screen in which no resolution was offered. Professional movers who assisted afterwards were shocked how our furniture was wrapped and handled - this is not the company you want to hire if you want your belongings handled with care.
Tried to get a quote. Spoke to them in depth and was promised a quote thw following day. After numerous calls and texts, no response.
Hi, So saddening to see a review like this that is not even moving related. We get back to all of our clients with quotes as obviously that is how we survive. If you provide your number we will give you a quote right now in under 60 seconds.
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 courteous79 · 54%
- Worked hard and fast74 · 51%
- Turned up when they said47 · 32%
- Careful with belongings35 · 24%
- Kept in touch26 · 18%
- Price matched the quote8 · 6%
Counted across the 145 four and five star reviews we have read for Marco Polo Pro Moving. A review can mention more than one thing.
In their own words
My experience with Marco Polo Moving Company could not have been better! Boris very professional and was wonderful at communicating with me to coordinate everything prior to my move and the morning of! They showed up on time and got right to work, and were super fast and efficient while super careful with everything at the same time! At one point there was an issue with my building double booking the elevator and they were beyond patient and just continued to work while things were sorted out!!
Hi Ashley, It was an absolute pleasure moving you and hope to see you again in the near future. If there is anything at all that we may assist with, please do not hesitate to let us know. Enjoy your new place:) -Boris
I had the privilege of having Boris and his crew move me from Alexandria to Woodbridge. On 26 Aug Marco Polo movers showed up a little before 8 am, which is the time we agreed on. Boris texted me when they were on their way, then 15 mins out and arrival. He was super professional, courteous and very helpful with any questions. He immediately introduced himself to me as well as his crew. Every member had a smile and were very respectful of my furniture. If they had a question they asked rather than assume.
What excellent customer service from start to finish! I cannot recommend Boris enough. Boris helped us out with a move from Leesburg, VA to Alexandria, VA before a big move to Florida. I reached out to Boris on Yelp due to his outstanding Yelp reviews and he responded incredibly quickly with an estimate. We chatted more about the specifics of the move and each time he was speedy with a response.
TLDR: If you need a professional team to handle your things with care and the utmost efficiency, don’t give it another thought. Hire them now. I wouldn’t mislead you with your hard-earned money. Longer Story: I’ve now hired Boris’s team twice, and on both occasions, the guys were phenomenal. The first time I hired them, I only experienced the team’s excellence on the receiving end of the move, but they were good enough to hire again seven years later. I am blind.
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.
- smooth move11
- seamless process7
- no hidden fees4
- polite movers3
- last minute hiring3
- two bedroom move3
- piano moving2
- loading time2
- responsive owner2
- cross country move2
Where else this company appears
Pages elsewhere that name this business. Matched on name and location, so a listing here is a lead worth checking rather than a confirmed identity.
- yellowpages.comdirectory
- chamberofcommerce.comdirectory
- yelp.comreviews