Merit Moving Systems

When quoting with merit for an out of state move I worked with Joe Almeida, I provided a list of all large items and their dimensions a video walk through in which I showed inside every cabinet, drawer, and closet in my home as well as a virtual walk through with Joe. He quoted me 36 boxes for all the miscellaneous stuff. This doesn’t include mattress, tv, wardrobe. His quote was also much higher than others. I expressed that I thought 36 boxes was extremely conservative as I had downsized significantly in prep. He assured me that it’s to make sure my price is no more than expected, but if I didn’t use those boxes my price will be adjusted to reflect the volume actually moved. He also gave me the pitch about how merit is one of the good ones and every one with be a merit employee, and the trucks are their trucks etc. I decided to use merit based on these assurances. They did not need 17 of the 36 boxes, which I thought was great. But when talking with Ellie, I discovered that no what Joe told me is not accurate it is a firm quote and my cost will not be adjusted. So I paid for a significant overage for Joe’s extreme conservatism and was misled about the companies practices Additionally, I found out that every person I interacted with was actually an independent that works for all moving companies, merit provides them t-shirts to make it appear they are direct employees. The trick was a third party contracting, the packers, the movers, everyone. So yet another misleading statement. The kicker, days after my move I got a bill from merit in which I actually need to pay them more than their “firm” quote despite the fact that they moved about 50% of the volume I was quoted. I got lucky with the contractor I was assigned and he did a great job. But I give merit no credit for this. They are not actually a moving company, they are brokers and I was directly misled. I would encourage you to look elsewhere.

I was helping my elderly aunt move from California to Minnesota. I contacted Merit Moving Systems/United for a quote. Joe Almeida came out and provided a quote. We also got quotes from a couple of other national moving companies. My Aunt ultimately wanted to use a moving company with a local agent that was closer to her house in La Crescenta. Even though I could not convince her to use MMS and United, Joe provided the low bid for the move and did so professionally. I also researched the local agents we were considering and found MMS to have the highest ratings. If it had been my decision, I would have used Joe and MMS/United.

I used Merit Moving recently to move to CA. The Merit Moving team was extremely helpful and approachable, and was very deliberate and careful with taking inventory and organizing the move. The team was incredibly helpful with answering all my questions and keeping me updated. The whole moving process went smoothly. I 100% recommend Merit Moving Systems to anyone looking for a reliable moving company!

I used Merit Moving Systems in Buena Park for my move from Los Angeles to Seattle and had a great experience. The team was professional, packed and unpacked everything carefully, and kept me updated throughout the process. Everything arrived on time and in perfect condition. Highly recommend them for anyone looking for a reliable and stress-free move.

Alyson Mattox and the team at Merit Moving did an outstanding job in coordinating my out-of-state move, 1100 miles away. They were available to answer all questions and address all concerns. My items arrived in Wyoming in perfect condition and I would recommend Merit Moving to anyone needing to move long or short distances. A special shout-out to Team Leader and Driver Frank, from Los Angeles, who, like Alyson, performed his job with professionalism and a friendly manner. 5 Stars!!