Safeway Moving Inc. Review (2024)
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Safeway Moving Inc. is a veteran-owned and operated company that acts as a licensed and insured interstate moving broker. It provides full-service options such as packing and loading to local, long-distance, and cross-country moves across the United States.
We researched and reviewed highly-rated moving companies to help you find a mover that’s right for you. Keep reading to decide if Safeway Moving Inc. is the best choice for your upcoming move.
Our Take on Safeway Moving Inc.
Safeway Moving Inc. scored 84 out of 100 points according to our methodology, and we believe the company offers the most reliable pricing compared to competitors.
Safeway connects you to its partner moving carriers that actually perform your move. This service model gives homeowners access to a large network of reputable movers nationwide. However, since you won’t be in direct contact with your actual moving carrier until late in the process, communication about the moving process may be more difficult.
Safeway is a great option for those whose move involves a condo or homeowners association (HOA), as the company partners exclusively with moving carriers who hold the required additional licenses and certificates of insurance. Most condo associations and HOAs request that movers carry $1,000,000 in liability insurance. While many standard moving companies carry around a $750,000 liability insurance policy, all of Safeway’s movers meet HOA requirements.
Pros & Cons Safeway Moving Inc.
Here is a quick look at some of the advantages and drawbacks you may encounter with Safeway:
Pros
- Provides packing services and 30 days of free storage with all moves
- Requires all movers to hold a $1,000,000 insurance policy
- Partners with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®
Cons
- Has difficult communication at times since you aren’t in contact with your moving carrier until late in the process
- Offers no online pricing information
What Moving Services Does Safeway Moving Inc. Offer?
Safeway provides full-service options through partners in the moving industry across the United States. Service options include industry-standard services like packing, loading, transportation, unloading, and unpacking. We have listed some of Safeway’s major service options below.
Packing and unpacking
Packing and unpacking: Professional movers will pack your belongings into boxes and unpack these belongings, placing them in their proper rooms.
Pad and shrink wrapping
Upon request, Safeway can include pad- and shrink-wrapping for fragile items and furniture. Movers will wrap hardwood furniture, glass belongings, and antiques to avoid scratching, cracking, or breaking during transit.
Storage solutions
Safeway also partners with companies to provide storage solutions. Your items can be stored at a secure location in wooden vaults equipped with anti-theft security alarm systems until you are ready for them. The company’s moving packages automatically include up to 30 days of storage.
Insurance coverage options
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) require all moving carriers to offer at least a limited liability plan. This plan covers items at $0.60 per pound per item. Safeway’s partnered companies also create custom contents protection plans that provide an adjustable coverage cap. This approach helps you receive compensation for the actual value of your items rather than a predetermined amount by weight.
Safeway Moving Inc. Availability
Safeway Moving Inc. is available as a broker for local and long-distance moves in all 50 states.
How Much Does a Move With Safeway Moving Inc. Cost?
In accordance with its no-hidden-fee policy, Safeway provides itemized binding estimates, an accurate price based on an in-home or virtual survey of your belongings that will have no additional charges unless your inventory changes significantly. It is important to be detailed and honest during the quote process to obtain a truly accurate binding estimate.
We requested a moving quote from Safeway for the sample quote below.
Sample quote: $3,195 (3-bedroom move from Boston, Massachusetts, to Atlanta, Georgia, with disassembly and reassembly of furniture, loading, unloading, wrapping, transportation, taxes, tolls, fuel surcharges, and a Release Value contents protection plan)
Deposit: A Safeway customer service representative told us that we would pay the initial deposit (a percentage depending on the details of the move) to Safeway and pay the balance directly to the broker partner on the day of the move.
What is Safeway Moving’s Booking Process?
To book a move with Safeway, you must:
1. Get in touch with Safeway: Get in touch with Safeway on its website or over the phone. You will provide some brief information about your move, including your desired moving or delivery date.
2. Receive confirmation from Safeway: Safeway will either call to confirm your move’s information or send an email that confirms it has received your information. Shortly after this, you will be connected to one or multiple of the company’s moving partners that can fulfill your move’s criteria.
3. Provide detailed inventory or schedule an estimate: You will then provide a detailed inventory or schedule either an in-home or virtual estimate with the company that interests you.
4. Receive your moving quote: The company will then respond to you with a moving quote.
Safeway Moving Inc. Reviews
Check out some reviews from previous Safeway customers below:
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How Does Safeway Moving Inc. Compare to Other Moving Companies?
See how Safeway Moving Inc. compares to other moving companies below:
Safeway Moving Inc. vs. International Van Lines
We gave International Van Lines (IVL) a score of 96 out of 100 in our review. IVL is an interstate moving company that offers full-service moving options at affordable rates. This includes specialty services, auto shipping, and providing moving supplies. IVL allows customers to mix and match service options to create partial-service and full-service moving packages that fit their needs and budget.
We created a quote with IVL for a three-bedroom home moving from Boston to Atlanta for $4,200–$6,150. This includes loading services and transportation.
Safeway Moving Inc. vs. Allied Van Lines
We gave Allied Van Lines a score of 94 out of 100. Allied is also a carrier and broker that offers a majority of its services, including vehicle relocation, in house. It also provides GPS tracking on all shipments.
Allied Van Lines provided us a quote to move a three-bedroom home from Boston to Atlanta with an average number of belongings for a total of $8,077–$8,927.
You can compare additional companies against Safeway in the table below, or check out our articles on the best movers for long-distance or best interstate movers.
Our Conclusion
Given Safeway’s large network of movers and its ability to guarantee unique licenses and large insurance policies for HOAs and condos, we find the company to be a great moving broker. Safeway has high customer review scores, and it partners with reliable carriers to provide many full-service options to improve your moving experience.
However, Safeway’s status as a broker may make communication more difficult between you and the company providing your moving trucks and labor. Working directly with a moving carrier may be the better option if this is a concern for you. You might also be able to avoid a broker fee (what Safeway calls a deposit) with a moving carrier.
If you want similar services and availability to Safeway directly from a carrier, we recommend you look into International Van Lines. If you would also require vehicle shipping, we recommend Allied Van Lines.
Frequently Asked Questions About Safeway Moving Inc.
Is Safeway Moving Inc. a broker?
Safeway Moving Inc. is a veteran-owned and operated company that acts as a licensed and insured interstate moving broker.
How do I file a claim with a moving company?
If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation where you have to file a claim with a mover for damages or loss, you should fully complete the forms supplied by the mover in detail. This includes images to support your claim.
What are the best moving companies?
Though it depends on what you are looking for in a moving company, here are some of our top picks for moving companies:
What is a moving broker?
A moving broker is a company that arranges for the transportation of your cargo, utilizing for-hire carriers to provide the actual labor and transportation. Though moving brokers are required to be licensed by the FMCSA, a moving broker is not authorized to transport your household goods and doesn’t have moving trucks or professional movers. Safeway is a moving broker.
Our Rating Methodology
We back up our moving company ratings and recommendations with a detailed rating methodology to objectively score each company. We conduct research by reading through the company websites, analyzing customer reviews, conducting consumer surveys, requesting quotes, and speaking with customer representatives. We then score each moving company against our review standards for services, contents coverage, scheduling, trailer and container options, additional benefits, and reputation to arrive at a final score out of 100.
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