Moving Mountains review 2026 (Washington, IL)

In business since 2022 · Updated

Moving Mountains, a Washington, IL moving company, ranks #78 of 313 movers in Illinois, with a moveBuddha rating of 4.28/5.

98% of Moving Mountains' 566 verified customer reviews are positive. Customers most often praise its helpful movers, while the most common complaint involves damage to items.

Moving Mountains has been in business since 2022. Ratings reflect moveBuddha’s independent analysis of customer reviews and FMCSA records.

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How Moving Mountains measures up

Across 566 reviews, Moving Mountains in Washington, IL is rated 4.9/5 on Google (357 reviews), and has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

Moving Mountains ranks #78 out of 313 movers in Illinois with a moveBuddha Score of 4.28 out of 5.

  • moveBuddha Score

    moveBuddha Score

    The moveBuddha Score is a single 0–5 rating that combines everything we know about a mover, so you can compare companies without cross-referencing a dozen review sites.

    It weighs customer service, quote accuracy, review quality, industry experience, website quality, brand strength, and ratings from Google, Yelp, and the Better Business Bureau.

    It is not a paid placement. Partners and non-partners are scored the same way.

  • Google rating

    Based on 357 reviews
  • Better Business Bureau

    Other names on file at BBB

    The Better Business Bureau also lists Moving Mountains as Takeover Moving Services LLC.

    Businesses are often filed at BBB under a legal, parent-company, or former name rather than the one they trade under, so if you look Moving Mountains up on BBB, search for that name too.

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Is Moving Mountains moveBuddha Certified?

Moving Mountains is not moveBuddha Certified. Certified movers are licensed carriers vetted by moveBuddha and spot-checked every quarter. They meet higher standards for insurance, pricing transparency, and customer care.

With a Certified mover, moveBuddha does the vetting for you and provides added protection. Moving Mountains hasn't gone through that certification process, so it's important to check licensing, insurance, estimates, and claims policies yourself before booking.

What movebuddha certified movers offer

  • Up to $1,000 in added move coverage*. Extra protection for eligible moves.
  • Vetted for licensing and insurance**. We verify state-required insurance for local movers and liability and cargo coverage for interstate movers.
  • Dedicated moveBuddha support. Help through the move process.
  • Dispute mediation. moveBuddha steps in if issues arise.

Before you book, check:

  • USDOT and MC numbers. Look up the license and complaint history on FMCSA's site.
  • Insurance coverage. Ask for proof of liability and cargo insurance.
  • A written estimate. Binding or not-to-exceed, with every fee listed.
  • The claims process. Ask how damage claims are filed and how long they take.

* Added move coverage is not replacement-value insurance, or insurance, or an indemnity of any kind. About moveBuddha Certified

** Local movers must hold insurance that meets state requirements for local moves. Interstate movers must carry auto liability of at least $750,000, general liability of at least $1M, and motor truck cargo coverage at or above $5,000 per vehicle and $10,000 per occurrence.

What do customers say about Moving Mountains?

Out of 566 verified reviews, 98% of customers left a positive review about Moving Mountains in Washington, IL. 2.5% of reviews are negative. Moving Mountains has a 9% higher positive review percentage than the average Illinois moving company (98% vs the Illinois state average of 89%).

  • Positive97.5%(552)
  • Negative2.5%(14)

Based on 566 reviews across Google, Yelp, and other review sites.

What customers like about Moving Mountains

  • Helpful movers

    Movers were more than just muscleโ€”they offered guidance and went above and beyond to assist customers.

  • Friendly and approachable staff

    Many customers felt at ease working with the courteous and personable team at Moving Mountains.

  • Efficient service

    Many customers praise Moving Mountains for completing moves smoothly and with minimal downtime.

  • Professional and polite staff

    Customers say the Moving Mountains's crews and service representatives handled their move professionally and were friendly and helpful throughout the move.

  • Quick moving process

    The team at Moving Mountains often gets the job done faster than expected, saving clients time.

What positive reviewers say

  • “Had a really great experience with Moving Mountains. The whole process was easy from the start. They were efficient, helpful, and easy to work with.”

    Casey FoxVerified ReviewerGoogle
  • “Aiden and Josh were the best! They moved my massive mattress efficiently and were so friendly. They squeezed me in at 8am.”

    Mikah HVerified ReviewerGoogle
  • “Just had an excellent experience with Moving Mountains. The crew was polite, hard-working, and efficient. I would recommend to anyone needing a moving service!”

    Bryan MistrettaVerified ReviewerGoogle
  • “Jacob and Milo did an awesome job moving our heavy furniture down a stairwell plus an hour-long drive in the 90ยฐ heat. They took good care of everything, and no damage was done.”

    Al MVerified ReviewerGoogle

Most common complaints about Moving Mountains

  • Damage to items

    Some customers reported that items were damaged during packing or loading.

  • Lack of communication

    Poor or inconsistent updates from Moving Mountains left some customers feeling in the dark.

  • Misplaced or lost items

    In some cases, belongings went missing or were delivered to the wrong location.

What negative reviewers say

  • “Loading was a nightmare, leading to what was a poorly packed job and plenty of damage. Without more help and better operational rigour, I would not recommend this company for a large move.”

    Amanda CassidyVerified ReviewerGoogle
  • “At the very last minute, they backed out of a move that had been scheduled well in advance. This left us without enough time to secure another moving company.”

    Michael SteenVerified ReviewerGoogle
  • “Items were broken, damaged and/or dirty because they were not protected properly. We still havenโ€™t found some items after opening all but a few boxes.”

    Wendy NashVerified ReviewerGoogle
  • “They failed to reassemble our treadmill at the new place. I have called and texted a couple of times, but no response after a few weeks.”

    Brenda WhiteVerified ReviewerGoogle

Moving Mountains

4.28Washington, ILSince 2022

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What services does Moving Mountains offer?

Moving Mountains covers moving (local moves and long-distance moves), packing (unpacking and packing materials), and storage (climate-controlled storage).

Services offered

Is Moving Mountains licensed and insured?

Registered with the FMCSA

US DOT 4108887. Operating status is not on this profile. Check on SAFER

Verified against the FMCSA, not by moveBuddha

Moving Mountains is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under US DOT number 4108887. It also holds a Illinois intrastate license, number ILCC 236971.

Insurance is a separate question, and one this profile cannot settle: moveBuddha does not receive carriers' insurance filings, so nothing here confirms what cover Moving Mountains holds. Ask for a certificate of insurance before you book.

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State license number
ILCC 236971Issued by Illinois. Covers moves within the state, which the FMCSA does not
FMCSA safety rating
Not ratedMost carriers are unrated. A rating is only assigned after a compliance review. It is not a failed one.

How much does Moving Mountains cost?

Moving Mountains does not publish hourly rates or flat fees publicly. Based on moveBuddha's data on moving companies operating in Illinois, you can expect to pay approximately $122/hr. Total local-move costs from similar movers typically run $400โ€“$750 for a studio or 1-bedroom, $850โ€“$1,750 for a 2-3 bedroom, and $1,700โ€“$3,400 for a 4+ bedroom home. Long-distance (500-1,000 mi) 2-3 bedroom moves from similar movers typically run $4,500โ€“$7,500.

What similar movers typically bill for a local move

Full-service Illinois moving companies similar to Moving Mountains typically bill the amounts below using a $122/hr rate for a 2-person crew and scaling up for larger homes that need more movers and hours.

Typical local move totals from similar movers
Home sizeTypical totalTime and crew
Studio / 1 bedroom$400โ€“$7503โ€“5 hours, 2 movers
2-3 bedrooms$850โ€“$1,7505โ€“8 hours, 2โ€“3 movers
4+ bedrooms$1,700โ€“$3,4008โ€“12 hours, 3โ€“4 movers

What similar movers typically bill for a long-distance move

Moving Mountains offers interstate moves, which are typically priced by weight and distance. Ranges below reflect totals from similar full-service Illinois moving companies.

Typical long-distance move totals from similar movers
Home sizeDistanceTypical total
2-3 bedrooms500โ€“1,000 mi$4,500โ€“$7,500
4+ bedrooms500โ€“1,000 mi$7,000โ€“$11,500

What payment options and discounts does Moving Mountains offer?

Accepts
Credit Cards
Deposit
Not listed, so ask

Moving Mountains accepts credit cards. Deposit policies vary by mover, so ask whether one is required when you request a quote.

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How Moving Mountains compares with other local movers

With a moveBuddha score of 4.28 out of 5, Moving Mountains places fourth when ranked against the five highest-scoring moving companies near Washington, 0.16 points behind Federal Companies and level on score with Mordue Moving and Storage but with more reviews. At 566 reviews, Moving Mountains has more reviews than four of the five. Where Moving Mountains falls behind is industry experience, with the lowest industry experience score in the group.

The five highest-scoring nearby movers, by moveBuddha score.

#MoverScoreReviews
1PODS Moving & StoragePeoria4.58253
2TWO MEN AND A TRUCKPeoria4.48726
3Federal CompaniesChampaign4.44140
4Moving MountainsThis mover ยท ranks #44.28566
5Mordue Moving and StoragePeoria4.28151
6Bloomington Relocation SystemsNormal4.1437

How does Moving Mountains compare to other Illinois movers?

  • moveBuddha score#78 of 313(better than average)

    4.28vs 3.69 avg

    Moving Mountains scores 4.28, above the Illinois average of 3.69, and ranks #78 of 313 Illinois movers.

  • Positive reviews#72 of 313(better than average)

    98%vs 89% avg

    Moving Mountains has 98% positive reviews, above the Illinois average of 89%, and ranks #72 of 313 Illinois movers.

  • Negative reviews#84 of 313(better than average)

    3%vs 11% avg

    Moving Mountains has 3% negative reviews, below the Illinois average of 11%, and ranks #84 of 313 Illinois movers. A lower percentage is better.

  • Reviews analyzed#48 of 313(better than average)

    566vs 376 avg

    Moving Mountains has 566 reviews analyzed, above the Illinois average of 376, and ranks #48 of 313 Illinois movers.

  • Years in business#103 of 313(worse than average)

    4 yearsvs 32 years avg

    Moving Mountains has been in business for 4 years, below the Illinois average of 32 years, and ranks #103 of 313 Illinois movers.

MetricThis moverIllinois avg
moveBuddha score#78 of 313 in Illinois4.283.69
Positive reviews#72 of 313 in Illinois98%89%
Negative reviewsLower is better#84 of 313 in Illinois3%11%
Reviews analyzed#48 of 313 in Illinois566376
Years in business#103 of 313 in Illinois4 years32 years

Compared with 313 Illinois movers with moveBuddha profiles. Rank #1 is the best in Illinois.

Moving Mountains

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Final verdict: Moving Mountains

Moving Mountains earns a 4.28/5 moveBuddha Score and ranks #78 among Illinois movers, with 98% positive feedback across 566 customer reviews.

Customers consistently praise its helpful movers and friendly and approachable staff. It is best for customers prioritizing crew professionalism, helpful crews, and reliable service experience.

With a track record dating to 2022, it has less history than the average Illinois mover, and the most common complaint is damage to items.

All ratings reflect moveBuddha's analysis updated October 2026, based on independent research and verified customer reviews.

Moving Mountains

Washington, IL ยท Since 2022

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Why moveBuddha?

  • 30%+Average savings

    On average, moveBuddha users save more than 30% by comparing movers before booking.

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  • $1,000Added move coverage*

    When you choose a moveBuddha Certified mover, you get $1,000 in added move coverage*, plus dedicated support throughout your move.

  • 1-on-1Dispute mediation

    If something goes wrong, moveBuddha provides dispute mediation with Certified movers to help resolve the issue and protect your move.

* Added move coverage is not replacement-value insurance, or insurance, or an indemnity of any kind.

How we score moving companies

Every mover on moveBuddha is scored on the same six factors, weighted by how much each one changes a move.

  • Quotes & payment optionsWeighs most

    The heaviest factor, because price certainty is where moves go wrong. We reward estimates you can hold a mover to, and terms disclosed before you pay.

  • Online reputationMajor factor

    An objective read from third parties rather than from the mover. The Google rating for the company's headquarters sets the band; Trustpilot, BBB, and independent review sites are read alongside it.

  • ServicesMajor factor

    The range a mover can actually cover, scored across seven categories, with extra credit for the uncommon ones most companies hand off to a subcontractor.

  • Customer supportSupporting factor

    How easily you can reach a human, and how clearly the mover sets expectations before, during, and after the move. Verified against company documentation and direct outreach.

  • Review feedbackSupporting factor

    A company's share of positive customer feedback, converted straight to points, with no curve and no editorial adjustment.

  • State availabilityMinor factor

    The lightest factor, and deliberately so: wide coverage helps more readers reach a mover, but it says nothing about how good the move will be.

What the scores are built on

  • 4,500+Moving companies analyzed
  • 1M+Authenticated reviews
  • 25+Independent data sources
  • 1,000+Live price points a month
  • $0Paid for a ranking
  • MonthlyRefreshed and re-verified

Read the full scoring methodology

Written by

Ryan CarriganCo-founder, moveBuddha

Ryan Carrigan is the co-founder of moveBuddha and a leading voice in the moving industry, helping hundreds of thousands of Americans make smarter, safer relocation decisions each year. With more than a decade of experience analyzing moving companies, pricing trends, and industry regulations, Ryan brings hands-on industry knowledge and data-driven insight to every guide and review. His research has been featured in Forbes, Consumer Reports, The New York Times, and NBC News.

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