3 Best Movers in Charleston (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated October 2026 · 5 min read

We compared 5 movers in Charleston on Google Maps · 3 listed · How we rank

Movers in Charleston deal with steep driveways, narrow roads and a lot of stairs, and the reviews here say so. The companies below hold more than 190 Google reviews between them, all rated 4.8 or 4.9, so the useful questions are what kind of job each one is known for and where it is based: Mike The Mover Co. and Sam's Safe movers have Charleston addresses, while Dunbar-based Move 4 Less is a short drive away.

Short answer: Move 4 Less in Dunbar leads on volume, with a 4.8 rating from more than 80 Google reviews and praise for tackling a hairpin driveway. Mike The Mover Co. (4.9) is a Charleston company reviewers use for apartments and heavy items, and Sam's Safe movers (4.9) handles loading, safes and pianos. Ask each for a written quote and minimum hours.

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Moving crews, compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Move 4 Less LLC in kanawha County West Virginia	4.8 ★	82	Hilly drives and truck loading	View ›
2	Mike The Mover Co.	4.9 ★	57	Apartments and heavy items	View ›
3	Sam's Safe movers	4.9 ★	54	Safes, pianos and loading help	View ›

What each crew is known for

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Move 4 Less LLC in kanawha County West Virginia

4.882 Google reviews

Move 4 Less LLC in kanawha County West Virginia is a moving company based at Douglas Street in Dunbar, a short drive from Charleston. Its site is titled local moving services in Dunbar, and this card leans on reviews. Customers describe loading and unloading rental trucks, and moving furniture out of storage into a home with many steps.

What people praise

One customer said the crew got a 26-foot truck up a hairpin driveway and unloaded it carefully
Reviewers describe loading a rental box truck high and tight with blankets and straps
Crews are described as on time and quick to respond to a quote request
One customer said the crew offered to sweep and clean up after a small job

Worth knowing

One reviewer mentions a two-hour minimum, and another questioned overtime charges, so confirm hourly terms in the contract
A reviewer says it was not the cheapest quote but was within 10 to 15 percent of the others

Reputation scorecardrank in Charleston

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume82 · 90th

Confidenceearly

Recency6 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed mover here, and a sensible pick for hilly addresses and loading jobs. It is based in Dunbar, so ask about travel time and minimum hours.

Website +1304-400-3448 Directions

203 Douglas St, Dunbar, WV 25064

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Mike The Mover Co.

4.957 Google reviews

Mike The Mover Co. is a moving company on Piedmont Road in Charleston, and Google also lists junk removal. This card comes from reviews. Customers describe an apartment move from Charleston to Teays Valley and the delivery of two heavy solar batteries.

What people praise

One customer had an apartment loaded and unloaded in about five hours, with the crew bringing its own truck and supplies
Another customer got two 300-pound solar batteries moved in on short notice
A reviewer was fit in on the same day they called
Reviewers call the crew courteous and hard-working

Worth knowing

Fewer reviews than Move 4 Less, so the rating rests on a smaller base

Reputation scorecardrank in Charleston

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume57 · 70th

Confidenceearly

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A flexible, small-job-friendly crew with a 4.9 rating. Worth a call for apartment moves and awkward heavy items, especially when you need someone quickly.

Website +1304-932-2925 Directions

1525 Piedmont Rd, Charleston, WV 25311

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Sam's Safe movers

4.954 Google reviews

Sam's Safe movers lists a Charleston address, and its site describes local and long-distance moving, residential and commercial moves, office moves, furniture assembly, piano and sofa moving, and loading and unloading. The site names Teays Valley, Hurricane, Barboursville and Huntington among its areas. Google also tags the business for packaging and piano moving.

What people praise

Customers describe moving heavy safes up stairs with no damage
One loaded a 20-foot rental truck in about two hours with wrapped furniture
A cross-town customer said furniture arrived well protected and a heavy old exercise bike was hauled away
Reviewers say the crew showed up when they said they would

Worth knowing

The smallest review base here, so each new review moves the numbers more

Reputation scorecardrank in Charleston

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume54 · 50th

Confidenceearly

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good pick for loading jobs, safes and other heavy items. Ask for a written quote that covers any extras, such as junk haul-away.

Website +1304-881-9275 Directions

1589 Dixie St Apt 1, Charleston, WV 25311

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How to read the scorecards

The scores come from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live star average, review volume is how many customers have rated the company, and confidence weighs the rating by volume, which is why a company with a few dozen reviews shows an early confidence label. Recency shows how recently reviews arrive.

What moves the price of a Charleston move

There is no price table because none of these companies publishes prices. Reviews suggest hourly pricing with minimum hours, so the total depends on crew size, how long the job takes, stairs and hills at either end, and whether you need a truck. Get the hourly rate, minimum and any overtime terms in writing.

Movers near you in Charleston

Mike The Mover Co. is on Piedmont Road and Sam’s Safe movers has a Dixie Street address, both in Charleston. Move 4 Less is based in Dunbar. Looking for movers near me? Customers mention moves to Teays Valley, and Sam’s Safe movers’ site lists Hurricane, Barboursville and Huntington as areas.

Questions before you book a crew

What is your hourly rate, minimum charge and overtime policy?
Do you bring your own truck, or will you load mine?
Can you handle steep driveways, stairs or a safe or piano?
How many movers are included and are blankets and wrap supplied?
Is the quote in writing, and does it include travel from your base?

Frequently asked questions

Which Charleston mover can load a rental truck for me?

Reviewers describe both Move 4 Less and Sam’s Safe movers loading customer-rented trucks, one a box truck and one a 20-foot rental. Confirm crew size and hours before booking.

Is there a mover that handles safes or heavy batteries?

Sam’s Safe movers customers describe heavy safes moved up stairs, and a Mike The Mover Co. customer had two 300-pound solar batteries delivered. Tell the crew the weight and access when you book.

Where is Move 4 Less based?

Its address is on Douglas Street in Dunbar, a nearby town. Reviews mention jobs in the Charleston area, but ask about travel charges or minimums when you book.

Our pick

Move 4 Less is the safest default on review volume, especially for hilly driveways and truck loading. Mike The Mover Co. and Sam’s Safe movers are strong smaller-crew choices for apartments, safes and heavy items. Whoever you hire, get the rate and minimum hours in writing.

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