Powell Relocation Group
Mover in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Google rating
4.8
Ratings counted
432
Are 1 or 2 star
3.2%Around typical
The rating breakdown
14 of the 432 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown for Powell Relocation Group are one or two star.
Against other listings in Grand Rapids
About the same as the middle of the 19 listings in Grand Rapids we can publish a rate for.
Google’s published star breakdown
| Rating | Distribution | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 star | 405 | 93.8% | |
| 4 star | 8 | 1.9% | |
| 3 star | 5 | 1.2% | |
| 2 star | 2 | 0.5% | |
| 1 star | 12 | 2.8% |
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%.
- 0–5%
- 7,048
- 5–10%
- 1,993
- 10–20%
- 1,265
- 20%+
- 454
The marker is Powell Relocation Group at 3.2%. 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 Powell Relocation Group, counted by matching the words they used.
- Damage to belongings3 · 33%
- Late, delayed or a no-show2 · 22%
- Items missing or never delivered1 · 11%
- Crew conduct1 · 11%
- Booked by one company, moved by another1 · 11%
Counted across the 9 one and two star reviews we have read for Powell Relocation Group. 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 have to give this company a very bad review. I have items that were damaged, missing & stolen. They refuse to answer for any of these items that I still don’t have. My company has a corporate account with them. I’ll try my best to get that canceled in anyway. Seems like to get anyone’s attention is when they suffer business closures. All they have to do is get this aligned instead of letting a third party play mediator and not doing a very good job at that.
Good afternoon, we apologize that your move didn't go as planned. We would love to correct these issues for you, but in order to do that, we will need some basic information. If you could please call me at [phone removed], I'd be happy to provide you with assistance.
Very bad experience. Was told multiple different delivery dates by different people within the company. Delivery was delayed even longer than expected (10 days post pick up). Boxes were labelled incorrectly and a handful of things were placed in random boxes/bins making it difficult to find certain items. On arrival, this made it difficult to put things in the correct places. The delivery team on arrival seemed in a hurry to leave, not placing boxes in the correct rooms.
Kaleigh, we are so sorry that you've had a negative experience with us. Our claims team is aware of the situation and is actively working on a solution so that you may be compensated for your damages.
Office lady treats industry partners very rudely and is very disrespectful to people that help their company move their customers.
Our household items were 3 weeks later than told they would be delivered. I had time off from work to settle the house but was a complete waste as we waited for truck to not show up. Communication was poor on every level all the way up to owner of company. Was told on many occasions they would have an answer for me next day but no phone call would come, I had to call them. They did buy us air mattress, camp chairs, and a TV. Go buy it with your money if you have it we’ll over night the check.
Mr. White, we pride ourselves on our customer service and communication. We wish we could have met your expectations and will do our best to make sure something like this doesn't happen again.
We were told our household goods would arrive on a certain day and they did not. We were stuck on air mattress and nothing else with three kids for days. We also contracted through them with "Dependable" Auto Shippers (quotes intended). Our car was shifted around from MI, to IL, to IN for nearly two weeks before it finally headed towards its destination in WA where it was delayed for another four days because of weather. I cannot recommend either of these companies.
You have to have an itemized list of every single thing you own for them to quote you. If you are trying to book while in temporary housing with items in storage, they won’t even give you a quote—even if you tell them the size of the storage pods, how full they are, and a rough idea of what is in them. Unless you have an inventory spreadsheet of every box you have packed and item inside of it, I would not recommend working with them.
Dear Miss Bell, thank you for taking time to review our company. I am sorry to hear that you would not recommend working with us, but our goal is to provide each customer with a customized and accurate estimate, so we do require detailed information about the items to be packed and moved.
Horrible experience with the relocation! They damaged my house and don't take responsibility! Don't recommend them at all!!! Worse is that they contacted my landlord without my permission and now things got complicated with my landlord wanting to come to see my home and violating my privacy! I'm already dealing with a lot of stress because of the new job and my move to a new state, and now I have to deal with this situation too!
Hello Shahram, we apologize that your home was damaged during your move. We take full responsibility and are happy to work with you to figure out a resolution. After reviewing our internal notes and speaking with your move coordinator we feel we have a good sense of what has taken place.
Move went well overall. I would say to mark the boxes more accurately. I opened a box that said clothes and shoes and when I looked inside there was one pair of shoes and other items that were not clothes or more shoes. This would make unpacking so much easier and less time consuming.
Hello Bridgette, we are happy to hear that your overall move went well. However, we are very sorry to hear that your items were not labeled with complete accuracy. A member of our quality department has left you a voicemail and an email to follow up with you on your experience.
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 courteous144 · 45%
- Worked hard and fast80 · 25%
- Kept in touch79 · 25%
- Careful with belongings35 · 11%
- Turned up when they said27 · 8%
- Price matched the quote1 · <1%
Counted across the 319 four and five star reviews we have read for Powell Relocation Group. A review can mention more than one thing.
In their own words
Everything worked out wonderfully—I couldn’t be more satisfied with the entire experience. The movers were extremely professional, efficient, and well organized. They arrived right on time and managed to pack, move, and unpack everything—including my large dining table—in just a few hours. All of our belongings were very well protected and neatly handled with great care. I would also like to especially thank the coordinator, Angelina.
Thank you so much for the recommendation! We truly appreciate this great review and we are so happy you had a great experience moving with us. Thank you for choosing Powell Relocation Group and we hope to move you again in the future!
It was a pleasure to work with this moving co. They were courteous and professional through the entire process. They were responsive when we had questions. They started with a video inventory. We used our phone to show them our furnishings. Then we received an estimate. They charge by weight. They weigh the truck before and after delivery. The final charge was under the estimate. We were pleased with the care that was taken in handling our items. Everything was delivered in very good condition.
Hey Diane, thank you so much for the five star review. We truly appreciate the review as well as the recommendation. If you ever have any future moving or storage needs, please don't hesitate to call Powell Relocation Group again.
Moved from IL to MI for a new job, Powell was my new company's vendor for relocation. I decided to use them instead of doing things on my own. I have nothing but positive remarks for the entire process. From my initial video call with Mike Reichsteiner for a video walk-through (I had to change my appointment last minute and he was super flexible about it), to LaDonna Cannon, and Kristi Adams - they all made the entire process so smooth and easy.
Daniel, we are so happy to hear that you had a positive moving experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and we would be happy to move you again in the future.
Today I had the pleasure of working with Ken and Blake from Powell Relocation Services for my move from Farmington Hills to Lansing. From start to finish, the experience was outstanding. I initially heard about Powell through a friend, and the booking process couldn’t have been smoother. Ken and Blake arrived 15 minutes early and had everything wrapped up within 3 hours — efficient, organized, and clearly experienced. They were incredibly diligent with handling, packaging, and organizing all of my belongings.
Kevin, thank you so much for this incredible review. We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience. If you have any future moving or storage needs, please call Powell Relocation Group again!
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 crew30
- courteous staff27
- easy move10
- careful packing9
- corporate relocation6
- cross country move5
- loading team4
- no broken items2
- punctual movers2
- out of state move2
Where else this company appears
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