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Consent is not required to buy anything. Reply STOP to opt out. Have Maya call me To opt in here, pick your industry, enter your mobile number and tick the consent box above. Top Rated Cities and our assistant Maya may then text and call you about your request, including with an automated or AI voice. Consent is not a condition of any purchase. We do not share your mobile information with third parties or affiliates for marketing. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help. See our [privacy policy](https://topratedcities.com/privacy). ## How to pick a moving company in Charleston The best movers give a written binding estimate, carry real cargo and liability coverage, and are properly licensed. Avoid anyone who quotes low then holds your things for more. Salt air, historic homes and hurricane season are hard on a house. Lowcountry owners need trades who understand old construction and coastal weather. When you compare moving companies in Charleston, ask every one of them the same three questions: are you licensed and insured for this exact work, who is actually showing up (your crew or a sub), and what does the warranty cover in writing. Searching for moving companies near me in Charleston? Everyone ranked below serves Charleston and the surrounding neighborhoods, including Downtown, West Ashley, Mount Pleasant, James Island, Daniel Island, North Charleston. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first. How we rank these Charleston businesses Today this order comes from public Google ratings and review volume, and nothing else. - **A quality floor.** At least a 4.0 rating and 15 or more reviews to be listed at all. - **Confidence, not just stars.** A thin rating gets pulled toward the typical rating for its own category, in proportion to how few reviews back it up; a well-reviewed rating is trusted almost entirely as is. A 4.9 from 7 reviews is a weaker claim than a 4.5 from 890, and the order says so. - **Recent counts for more.** A five star review from four years ago is not evidence about the crew working today. - **One customer, one voice,** and a burst of reviews in a single day counts for less than the same reviews earned over a month. - **Local means local.** A business has to actually serve Charleston to be listed here. We measure the distance from the business to the city and drop the ones that are really in another market, which is why you will not see a clinic an hour away sitting above the one down the road. - **The ranked order is not for sale.** No business can pay to move up in the numbered list. Every position in it is earned on public ratings and review volume and nothing else. - **Featured is a labelled spotlight, not a rank.** The starred card above the rankings is reserved for businesses that have recently joined Top Rated. A new client can be excellent and still have a short review history, and the numbers alone would bury them for months, so the spotlight gives them visibility while that history builds. It carries no position number, it never moves anyone in the numbered list below it, and it is clearly marked every time it appears. We also rotate it: promotions and seasonal events cycle different clients through the slot, so it is a turn in the spotlight rather than a permanent purchase. **What is changing.** We are adding a second signal: reviews left here by customers whose job we can actually trace. It is built and published below so you can see it before it counts, and it is not part of the order yet. A review will count more when we can prove the job happened, not because it was left on our site. How much each kind of review counts - 1.6x**Verified job** A Top Rated review from a customer whose job we can trace: we brokered the lead, the work was booked, and the review came after the job. - 1.2x**Verified account** A Top Rated review from a real, signed-in account that we cannot tie to a specific job. - 1x**Google** A public Google review. This is the baseline and it is not discounted. - 0x**Unverified** Anything we cannot stand behind. Shown if we show it, counts for nothing. Still curious? [The full methodology](/methodology/) and [the FAQ](/faq/). ## The full Charleston ranking Show independents only Top Independent [Arnold Brothers Moving LLC](/biz/arnold-brothers-moving-llc/) ★★★★★ 5 · 186 Google reviews · Independent · Locally Owned Same ranking, same score -- this is the highest-ranked independent, shown as a separate lens on the list below, not a different order. 1 [Elite Movers LLC](/biz/elite-movers-llc/) ★★★★★ 5 · 610 Google reviews · 6486 Dorchester Rd #67 [View profile](/biz/elite-movers-llc/) [Call](tel:+18436959979) [Website](https://elitemoversllc.net/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 2 [Arnold Brothers Moving LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/arnold-brothers-moving-llc/) ★★★★★ 5 · 186 Google reviews · 1301 Charleston Regional Pkwy [View profile](/biz/arnold-brothers-moving-llc/) [Call](tel:+18438705564) [Website](http://arnoldbrothersmoving.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 3 [MoveCrew | Movers Charleston SC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/movecrew-movers-charleston-sc/) ★★★★★ 5 · 115 Google reviews · 22 Blake St [View profile](/biz/movecrew-movers-charleston-sc/) [Call](tel:+18432419840) [Website](https://mymovecrew.com/movers/charleston-sc/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 4 [Number 1 Moving and Cleaning Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/number-1-moving-and-cleaning/) ★★★★★ 5 · 93 Google reviews · 5300 Jury Ln [View profile](/biz/number-1-moving-and-cleaning/) [Call](tel:+18435689795) [Website](http://number1movingandcleaning.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 5 [Carwin Logistics & Moving Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/carwin-logistics-moving/) ★★★★★ 5 · 58 Google reviews · 627 Old Trolley Rd Ste D [View profile](/biz/carwin-logistics-moving/) [Call](tel:+18438673968) [Website](https://www.carwinlogisticsllc.com/request-a-quote?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 6 [Smooth Move Charleston Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/smooth-move-charleston/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 885 Google reviews · 4260 Piggly Wiggly Dr [View profile](/biz/smooth-move-charleston/) [Call](tel:+18438609717) [Website](https://www.gosmoothmove.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 7 [Undergrads Moving | Movers Charleston SC](/biz/undergrads-moving-movers-charleston-sc/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 724 Google reviews · 55 Ashley Ave Apt 2 [View profile](/biz/undergrads-moving-movers-charleston-sc/) [Call](tel:+18435484723) [Website](https://undergrads.com/movers-charleston-sc/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 8 [R&S Movers Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/r-s-movers/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 408 Google reviews · 8128 Saveur Ln [View profile](/biz/r-s-movers/) [Call](tel:+16032555130) [Website](https://www.randsmovers.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 9 [Two Twigs Moving | Charleston Moving Company](/biz/two-twigs-moving-charleston-moving-company/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 262 Google reviews · 1301 Charleston Regional Pkwy [View profile](/biz/two-twigs-moving-charleston-moving-company/) [Call](tel:+18439540678) [Website](https://twotwigsmoving.com/locations/moving-company-charleston-sc/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 10 [Ready Set Movers Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/ready-set-movers/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 219 Google reviews · 1301 Charleston Regional Pkwy [View profile](/biz/ready-set-movers/) [Call](tel:+18438827561) [Website](http://www.readysetmovers.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 11 [Mt Pleasant Movers Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/mt-pleasant-movers/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 37 Google reviews · 4541 Savannah Hwy #1200 [View profile](/biz/mt-pleasant-movers/) [Call](tel:+18433034150) [Website](https://mtpleasantmovers.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 12 [Saltwater Moving Company Charleston SC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/saltwater-moving-company-charleston-sc/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 424 Google reviews · 3430 Buffalo Ave A [View profile](/biz/saltwater-moving-company-charleston-sc/) [Call](tel:+18435885829) [Website](https://saltwatermoving.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 13 [STRONG MEN MOVING LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/strong-men-moving-llc/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 188 Google reviews · 1000 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Ste 103 111 [View profile](/biz/strong-men-moving-llc/) [Call](tel:+18438306305) [Website](https://strongmenmoving.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 14 [Cougar Moving Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/cougar-moving/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 112 Google reviews · 4135 Rivers Ave Ste b [View profile](/biz/cougar-moving/) [Call](tel:+18436081835) [Website](http://www.cougarmoving.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 15 [Happy Movers, LLC](/biz/happy-movers-llc/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 101 Google reviews · 8983 University Blvd Suite 104-333 [View profile](/biz/happy-movers-llc/) [Call](tel:+18436034722) [Website](http://www.happymoversllc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 16 [Liberty Moves Charleston](/biz/liberty-moves-charleston/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 65 Google reviews · 2161 Tall Grass Cir [View profile](/biz/liberty-moves-charleston/) [Call](tel:+18436070242) [Website](https://libertymoves.com/locations/charleston-south-carolina/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 17 [U-Pack](/biz/u-pack/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 36 Google reviews · 3153 Pacific St B [View profile](/biz/u-pack/) [Call](tel:+18446114582) [Website](http://www.upack.com/moving-companies/south-carolina/charleston?refnum=LOCAL&utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 18 [Delancey Street Moving And Trucking Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/delancey-street-moving-and-trucking/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 29 Google reviews · 2510 N Hobson Ave [View profile](/biz/delancey-street-moving-and-trucking/) [Call](tel:+18435545179) [Website](http://www.delanceystreetfoundation.org/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 19 [Affordable Movers of Charleston Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/affordable-movers-of-charleston/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 201 Google reviews · 5 Jasper St [View profile](/biz/affordable-movers-of-charleston/) [Call](tel:+18435975028) [Website](https://affordablemoversofcharlestonsc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 20 [Low Country Moving Specialists, LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/low-country-moving-specialists-llc/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 486 Google reviews · 1514 Mathis Ferry Rd ste ow16 [View profile](/biz/low-country-moving-specialists-llc/) [Call](tel:+18437371279) [Website](https://www.lowcountrymoving.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 21 [Two Men and a Truck Moving](/biz/two-men-and-a-truck-moving/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 969 Google reviews · 2410 Air Park Rd [View profile](/biz/two-men-and-a-truck-moving/) [Call](tel:+18434382394) [Website](https://twomenandatruck.com/movers/sc/charleston?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 22 [Blue Heron Moving Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/blue-heron-moving-services/) ★★★★½ 4.5 · 18 Google reviews · 4901 Lake Palmetto Ln [View profile](/biz/blue-heron-moving-services/) [Call](tel:+18432597226) Unclaimed - is this yours? 23 [Coleman Worldwide Moving](/biz/coleman-worldwide-moving/) ★★★★½ 4.6 · 209 Google reviews · 7233 Peppermill Pkwy [View profile](/biz/coleman-worldwide-moving/) [Call](tel:+18776937060) [Website](https://www.colemanallied.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 24 [All My Sons Moving & Storage](/biz/all-my-sons-moving-storage/) ★★★★½ 4.6 · 3148 Google reviews · 2532 Oscar Johnson Dr [View profile](/biz/all-my-sons-moving-storage/) [Call](tel:+18432585081) [Website](https://www.allmysons.com/south-carolina/charleston/?phone=843-258-5081&utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 25 [Executive Movers & Logistics LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/executive-movers-logistics-llc/) ★★★★ 4.4 · 35 Google reviews · 8587 Cislo Ct [View profile](/biz/executive-movers-logistics-llc/) [Call](tel:+18435322957) [Website](http://www.executivemoversllc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 26 [Mako Movers Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/mako-movers/) ★★★★½ 4.5 · 196 Google reviews · 451 Maple Oak Ln [View profile](/biz/mako-movers/) [Call](tel:+18435801242) [Website](https://www.makomovers.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 27 [Right Now Moving and Labor LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/right-now-moving-and-labor-llc/) ★★★★ 4.1 · 37 Google reviews · 123 S Main St [View profile](/biz/right-now-moving-and-labor-llc/) [Call](tel:+18434525585) Unclaimed - is this yours? 28 [College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Charleston](/biz/college-hunks-hauling-junk-and-moving-charleston/) ★★★★ 4.3 · 1074 Google reviews · 3337 Business Cir #100 [View profile](/biz/college-hunks-hauling-junk-and-moving-charleston/) [Call](tel:+18438720339) [Website](https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com/charleston/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? Ratings and review counts sourced from Google. Businesses shown are the highest-rated in Charleston; owners can claim and verify their listing free. ## Moving Companies in Charleston: common questions ### Who are the best moving companies in Charleston? Based on Google ratings and review volume as of November 2026, the top rated moving companies in Charleston are Elite Movers LLC, Arnold Brothers Moving LLC, MoveCrew | Movers Charleston SC. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page. ### How do I find moving companies near me in Charleston? Every company ranked on this page serves Charleston and the surrounding area, including Downtown, West Ashley, Mount Pleasant, James Island, Daniel Island, North Charleston. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest moving company is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you. ### How do I choose a moving company in Charleston? The best movers give a written binding estimate, carry real cargo and liability coverage, and are properly licensed. Avoid anyone who quotes low then holds your things for more. Run a business in moving companies? [After Hours AI](https://afterhai.com/) answers your calls 24/7 so you never miss a customer. ## Are you a top-rated Charleston pro? Listings and claims are free. Early claimants receive Premium at no charge, a $297 value, after confirmation. No purchase is required. [Claim your free listing](#) Prefer to talk? Call or text the Top Rated directory on [(813) 454-0813](tel:+18134540813). This is our number, not the number of any business listed here. 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