GEM Moving Services - A Local Blythewood Moving Company

(4 out of 5 / 27 reviews)

Blythewood, SC / Moving services within 100 miles

Booked on 125 moves through HireAHelper

27 Verified Customer Reviews

Open Today - 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

5 years in business

Blythewood, SC / Moving services within 100 miles

Booked on 125 moves through HireAHelper

27 Verified Customer Reviews

Open Today - 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

5 years in business


One of Blythewood's Favorite Moving Companies

A Note from HireAHelper

We love working with GEM Moving Services because they pride themselves in taking care of their Blythewood, SC neighbors. After several years moving in and around Blythewood we believe you'll love working with them too!

Relocation with GEM Moving Services

A friendly and affordable service provided to make the hassle of moving much easier for our clients. We cover anything from loading/unloading to assembly/disassembly so no matter the task WE CAN DO IT!

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Moving Reviews

Real Blythewood area customers. Unedited, unfiltered reviews of GEM Moving Services.

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Christine M

(1) 10/4/2021 Greenville

Terrible service. DO NOT USE! They didn't show up at all and turned their phones off, leaving me stuck with a 15 foot UHAUL to unload. Again, save yourself the trouble and look elsewhere!

Patti S

(5) 9/22/2021 Lugoff

I should have ordered 4 men instead of 2 based on they distance they had to travel with each load. they worked hard and had lots of walking even though only a few steps (4) the distance to the back of the house made this a difficult job.

Both men were very pleasant and efficient. Boxes could have been placed more orderly but based on what they had to do and how far they had to walk, I was very happy with their work.

Kevin K

(2) 9/17/2021 Charlotte

Nice guys but there were some BIG problems.
1. They were 30 minutes late
2. They took 7 hours to complete moving a 2BR/2 bath apartment
3. One guy, Gary, got heat stroke and quit working halfway thru the unloading
4. Even though I paid $514, I had to give the other guy $60 to stay an extra hour
5. Worst part -- I had to help the one guy left to unload all the big stuff. I'm 61 years old! That's not what I paid for, it's bull****
6. I will submit bad reviews and word of mouth because that whole move was crap. I should get half my money refunded

Saferrah S

(5) 9/1/2021 Columbia

The 2 guys that helped me were awesome, very professional, and my 16 ft truck was unloaded in an hour! And kept telling me to move out the way, they got it! And they did! Would definitely use them again!

Dominique S

(4) 8/18/2021 Rock Hill

Our movers were contacted at the last minute due to a cancelation. They were on time, communicated effectively and were a big help during my time of need. There were a few concerns, such as a small hole on the wall from our rental. But other than that, I really appreciated their hard work in making the move less stressful.

Christine R

(3) 8/19/2021 Charlotte

They did work hard and showed respect for the property and goods while moving. However, they were supposed to arrive between 2-3pm, and they ended up not arriving until 5pm, which threw off our schedule (and with two small kids that’s not a good thing). They also did not have masks to wear or any tools to reassemble furniture, but luckily we had extra masks and a toolbox that had what they needed. One of main tasks they had was to reassemble a king bed, and it seemed okay at the time (while I was multitasking with other issues) however the next day I saw that the wooden slats under the bed are all not connected properly and one side looks higher than the other. So I’ll likely have to hire someone else to fix the issue or risk the bed coming apart unexpectedly.

Alexandra H

(3) 7/24/2021 Columbia

I requested two movers for two hours for a two-bedroom apartment in Columbia, SC on a Saturday morning.

Pros: They arrived a few minutes ahead of schedule. They were polite and respectful. They maintained communication throughout the duration of the move. Extra hour for $60 was reasonable. They brought along a standard dolly as requested. Final payment was easy and quick.

Cons: Their approach, to load the plastic crates/bins first and the heavy furniture last into a 15-foot truck, resulted in a desk and 2 pieces of a 3-piece couch being left behind for an unplanned 2nd trip. We had to take the first truckload to Charlotte (1.5 hours away), unload, and then return to retrieve the remaining items and drive another 1.5 hours back to Charlotte. It ended up adding an extra 3 hours to the day and was more expensive for the additional rental truck mileage and gas ($140) than it would have been to pay them another $60 for an hour to unload and repack the truck. Lesson learned.

They also damaged a section of the wall of the apartment, dislodging a large chunk of drywall, and dented the entryway door, which resulted in damage charges from the apartment complex management. Additionally, their treatment of some of my items, especially during disassembly, resulted in stripped screws, damaged bed storage drawers, and other damages to the bed frames.

Overall: All in all, the job got done. I would consider using them again as I think a lot of the issues would have been minimized had they loaded the furniture first and bins last.

Joseph D

(5) 7/25/2021 Greenville

On time. Fast. Safe. Professional. Thank you!

Adriana W

(1) 7/7/2021 Grovetown

They were late. Smelled like weed. Let my tv and couch get rained on and just got it back with mold and I’m missing a tv.

Mover's response:
Firstly, we would like to apologize for the unsatisfactory and negative experience. We ask each family to allow a grace period of up to 15mins, the team arrived within this grace period. We also have a zero tolerance for drug&alcohol use; Each employee is drug screened regularly and terminated upon positive results. Each family is advised to provide Moving pads or blankets which you did not. We provide moving pads upon request but we received no such request. No associate, employee or Manager would misplace or wrongfully take any item from any family. We thank you for your feedback and hope all is well!
- GEM Moving Services

James U

(5) 7/19/2021 Irmo

Guys did a great job. Fast and friendly. Thanks again!

Service Area

We handle moves within 100 miles of Blythewood, SC 29016.

Get To Know Us

What can a customer expect after booking with you?

Quick response and great communication!

What can a customer expect on moving day if they hire you?

A great service from a team that will go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction!

How should a customer prepare for moving day?

Provide as many details of the move as possible to help us prepare. Please be organized and precise to allow us the opportunity to provide both a great and efficient service!

What types of moves have you handled?

Local and long distance residential moves. Residential and commercial cleaning/junk removal.

What's your favorite part about being a mover?

The opportunity to meet new people each day and make a difference in their lives!

What training do you provide your crew members?

We provide extensive training to each and every employee of GEM Moving Services such as; Proper lifting/carrying techniques. Proper loading/unloading techniques. Physical training (Stamina/Strength) and most importantly great communication skills to ensure we provide amazing customer service and satisfaction!

Local Mover Policies

Same Day Moves

We charge an extra 20% for same day requests.

Next Day Moves

We accept next day requests at our normal rates.

Refunding Unused Time

We do not refund for any unused time.

Extra Hours

We can always stay at least 1 hour over the prebooked time.

Moving Equipment

Face coverings and gloves:
Each team member wears face coverings and gloves as all times., (always included, no fee)
Furniture dolly or straps:
Each team can provide Dolly Straps upon request, (upon request, no fee)
Hand tools for assembly:
We can provide tools per request., (always included, no fee)
Hand truck:
We can provide hand truck per request., (always included, no fee)
Plastic wrap:
We can provide plastic wrap per request., ($20.00/ea.)
Rope:
We can provide rope per request., ($5.00/ea.)

Hours

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Hourly Price
$60/hr
for 2 movers after 2 hr min