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Verity Van Lines Inc

Moving and storage service in Islip, New York

Its address is in Seaford, New York. It appears here because Google returns it for Islip.

Google rating

4.9

Ratings counted

1,195

Are 1 or 2 star

1.8%Unusually few

The rating breakdown

21 of the 1,195 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown for Verity Van Lines Inc are one or two star.

Against other movers in Islip

This company1.8%
Typical mover in Islip1.8%

About the same as the middle of the 15 movers in Islip we can publish a rate for.

Google’s published star breakdown

Distribution of star ratings as published by Google
RatingDistributionCountShare
5 star
1,13895.2%
4 star
312.6%
3 star
50.4%
2 star
50.4%
1 star
161.3%

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 Verity Van Lines Inc at 1.8%. 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 Verity Van Lines Inc, counted by matching the words they used.

  • Damage to belongings5 · 63%
  • Items missing or never delivered3 · 38%
  • Crew conduct3 · 38%
  • Price rose after the quote2 · 25%
  • Belongings withheld over payment1 · 13%
  • Stopped responding1 · 13%

Counted across the 8 one and two star reviews we have read for Verity Van Lines Inc. 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 reviewLA L.Edited 3 months ago
Bait‑and‑Switch -- Final Cost Was Over 3× the Quote UPDATE: In regard to your AI generated response to my review, THIS is why I posted so many pictures. They don't lie. A recent uptick of new positive reviews in the last week or two is always a red flag, especially when other sites say differently. If you're considering this company, Google "Verity Van Line Complaints." I wish I had. I was moving from North Bellmore to Selden on Long Island. My written estimate was $2,392.
Reply from the business

At Verity, we take pride in our long history of professional service, and it is disappointing whenever a client is dissatisfied. Our coordinator and crew for this move are among our most experienced, having managed thousands of successful … More

1-star Google reviewMist F.5 years ago
We’re moved from NYC to Florida, I don’t know why recommended this company to my husband anyway I’m the person who’s did pack all stuff we belong to the boxes and I remember which boxes is because I wrote what inside put on top of a boxes. When the company delivered boxes to new house I tried to open every boxes on next day and I very sure that we lost a boxes of canned food. It’s not in company box that’s why I remember.
Reply from the business

Hi Miss Faye, We don’t have a record of doing a move for you. It is uncharacteristic for us not to respond to a customer need. Please make sure to reach out to us if we did move you. We would be happy to search for your box of canned … More

1-star Google reviewDenise P.a year ago
I had an extremely disappointing and frustrating experience with Verity Van Lines during my recent move. The service was careless, resulting in extensive damage to my home and belongings. My television was broken, my newly refinished living room floor was destroyed, and my dining table was chipped. The wood floors on my stairs—recently redone—were left with deep gouges. My newly painted walls were also scuffed and scratched during the move.
Reply from the business

Hi Denise, We’re sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your experience. At Verity … More

1-star Google reviewMorty L.2 years ago
By far the worst company i have ever dealt with. They are liars and they overcharged me and didnt honor their insurance that they sold me. They broke a lamp that is an antique and are trying to pay 150 as a courtesy for it. It was appraised for way more than that. They also left alot of stuff behind inhad to fly back to ny and rent a uhaul truck and load it up and drive all the way back down here as a result. They also broke a bookcase and said they aren't responsible for it.
Reply from the business

I am very disappointed to learn that Mr. Lancet was not happy with the service he received from us. I noticed, his job was booked based on a list of items he gave to one of our representatives. We always recommend on site or virtual … More

1-star Google reviewMike V.9 years ago
I gave this 1 star because I'm unable to give 0 stars. They lost an entire box of my property during my move and storage. When I contacted them I got the runaround at first and ultimately a claim denial due to the fact the inventory was signed off on when it was dropped off. How are you supposed to know an entire box is missing upon delivery? To make matters worse multiple pieces of furniture were broken. I wouldn't recommend them to my worst enemy.
1-star Google reviewPat G.5 years ago
Beware! These are not professional movers. They sent me college age kids. They didn't care about my valuables. They stacked all my boxes in the truck from the floor to the roof causing the bottom boxes to crush and break what was in them. If you value your belongings, hire a moving company that has professional movers not kids. After a relative of mine seen my boxes and the way they were loaded, he hired a different company. Be careful.
Reply from the business

First and foremost I am most disappointed when a customer is not satisfied with our service. Our whole team takes customer satisfaction very seriously. My driver that serviced this move has over 30 years experience moving furniture and … More

1-star Google reviewSteven S.3 years ago
Although the movers were polite and friendly, as we continue to unpack, we continue to find serious damage to our possessions. When we initially reported the damage, the person on the phone was not particularly interested and send us some incomprehensible forms. No follow up on their part.
Reply from the business

We are most disappointed that the Singers were not completely satisfied with our service. The damage referred to relates to breakable items that were not professionally packed. We advise all customers to have us pack fragile items they … More

1-star Google reviewBarbara V.2 years ago
Wonderful and professional service from the beginning to the end! Well done! I would use you again and recommend your company to my family and friends! Nothing negative to say!
Reply from the business

Barbara, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that everything went smoothly from start to finish. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’d be honored to help you or your family and friends in the future. Wishing you all the best in your new space!

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.

  • Worked hard and fast9 · 53%
  • Professional and courteous9 · 53%
  • Turned up when they said3 · 18%
  • Careful with belongings3 · 18%
  • Kept in touch2 · 12%
  • Price matched the quote1 · 6%

Counted across the 17 four and five star reviews we have read for Verity Van Lines Inc. A review can mention more than one thing.

In their own words

5-star Google reviewAndrei B.a week ago
Frank, Pat and the entire Verity crew are professional movers in the true sense of the word. They did an excellent job being careful and efficient. They were patient and responsive in dealing with us frazzled clients. And they are nice people. We highly recommend Verity. You will be glad you went with them.
Reply from the business

Hi Andrei, thank you for the great review! Frank, Pat, and the entire Verity crew appreciate your kind words about their care and efficiency. We are glad we could help make your move a smooth one!

5-star Google reviewDebbie J.a week ago
I'd highly recommend this moving company! They were prompt, professional and took great care in moving all of my furniture and belongings into my new condo. They keep in contact with me prior to the move and were ready to answer any questions I had. They made what could have been a stressful day go very smoothly. I appreciate the excellent service they provided and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable moving company.
Reply from the business

Thanks for the great review, Debbie. Moving into a new condo can be overwhelming, so we're happy we could turn a stressful day into a positive experience for you. Thank you for trusting us with your move!

5-star Google reviewKaylin B.a week ago
Very fast service, good price, friendly and helpful men during the move. Would use again! William was very helpful throughout the booking process!
Reply from the business

Thank you, Kaylin, for the wonderful review. We're excited to hear that you had a great move and would be happy to help you with any future moves!

5-star Google reviewSteven P.a week ago
Verity is the company if your in Long Island and your moving. Start to finish, nice honest people. You get what you pay for in life. They were prompt, accurate with there estimate, polite and happy to work hard. Sal and Christina, great people and the guys worked efficiently and hard. What can I say, don't think about these low ball offers that blow up on you. Sit back, relax, and let them do it. No brainer.
Reply from the business

Hi Steven, thank you so much for the fantastic review! Christina here—it was an absolute pleasure working with you from start to finish to make sure everything went smoothly. Sal and the rest of the guys will be so happy to hear your kind … More

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.

  • courteous staff98
  • smooth move51
  • professional movers41
  • no damage27
  • careful movers19
  • accurate estimate17
  • local move14
  • long distance move14
  • interstate move8
  • piano moving4

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.

  • dot.govgovernment

Before you hire Verity Van Lines Inc

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