Coleman Local Review by Ron H.
Choosing a moving company is as difficult as the move itself, and not made any easier by an abundance of mixed reviews. My recent move from Atlanta to Bradenton, FL was no exception. I considered PODS, U-Pack, renting a U-Haul truck, along with a few full service moving companies before deciding on Allied Van Lines - Coleman Moving Group in particular. While I liked the idea of a locked container, I had doubts about the size I needed and didn't relish having to hire loading and unloading help on both ends. Naturally, price also entered into the equation. I had a relatively small load; and as I learned, some companies have minimum weight and charges, while others go by actual weight. All things considered, I saved over $1000 going with Allied. Loading was originally scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 28, but that was before Hurricane Ian took aim where I was going. While the storm didn't impact Atlanta, driving to Bradenton the following day would have been impossible, and spending a couple extra days in a totally empty house didn't have much appeal. Fortunately, LaNya, the moving coordinator, and Kelly, the moving consultant, were able to delay loading until Friday on very short notice. We drove down on Saturday and the truck arrived Tuesday! The movers, Jason and Stephen couldn't have been more professional and accommodating and quickly dispelled any anxiety over the handling of my possessions. LaNay even called the next day to hear what I what thought about the
