Bargain Movers moving truck

Bargain Movers

GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879 . 31+ years in business

4.9

377 Google reviews

BBBA+
Yelp4.6(120)

I cannot speak highly enough of Willy and his team. They were all friendly, thorough, and professional throughout the entire experience, and there's no way we could have done this move without them. T...

Ben Dümmer

Bargain Movers is a 31-year-old moving company based in GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879. Rated 4.9/5 from 377 Google reviews. BBB rated A+ (accredited). Yelp 4.6/5 from 120 reviews. USDOT 1866228, zero crashes in 24 months. 7 red flags documented.

USDOT

1866228

MC

822826

Authority

Active

Crashes (24mo)

0

BBB

A+ (Accredited)

Fleet

6 trucks

7579 RICKENBACKER DR, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879

(301)685-6789

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At a Glance

Strengths

  • 4.9/5 from 376 Google reviews — strong rating
  • BBB A+ accredited since 1996 with 0 complaints — 28+ years accredited
  • 31 years in business (est. 1995) — one of the longest-operating movers in the DMV
  • USDOT 1866228, MC-822826 — authorized for interstate household goods
  • 0 crashes in 24 months, 0% out-of-service rate (0 of 4 inspections)
  • Owner Luis Cardenas praised by name across many reviews
  • Real estate brokers recommend and personally use the company
  • Long-distance capability — MD to MA moves praised
  • Repeat customers common — multiple reviewers on 2nd or 3rd move
  • Owner responds to all Google reviews

Red Flags

  • Antique damage repair handled poorly — owner sent general handyman who attempted to fix hardwood molding with glued pine strips, then demanded customer pay $500+ for appraisal
  • Crew disappeared for 2 hours 40 minutes mid-move — stopped for lunch at weigh station with no communication
  • Tip pressure — crew told customer 'I guess none is standard' when no tip was offered
  • Underestimated move size requiring customer to hire second company for remainder
  • Military uniforms and suits stuffed into standard boxes instead of wardrobe boxes customer paid for — $500+ in dry cleaning
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  • Hidden charges: $25 TV box, $100 extra worker, and $80 labor billed after job completed — none communicated upfront
  • Legal entity is JR Moving LLC — operates under DBA 'Bargain Movers'

How Bargain Movers Compares

Google Rating

Bargain Movers4.9
Market average~4.5
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Reviews

7 reviews across Google, Reddit. 6 positive (86%). 1 negative (14%). Average: 4.9/5 from 377 Google reviews.

5/5
Google

I cannot speak highly enough of Willy and his team. They were all friendly, thorough, and professional throughout the entire experience, and there's no way we could have done this move without them. The prices were great, the people were amazing, and all of our stuff was promptly delivered with no damage. What else could I ask for?

Ben Dümmer

5/5
Google

Jose Girolin and Tony. The way they moved my items so carefully was amazing. They smoothly moved my boxes and precious items with a simple back technique and rope. I have never seen this style of moving. They seem to have a system.

Loyalty

5/5
Google

Lou and his team are the absolute best in the business. Top to bottom the best moving business organization you will find. I am a real estate broker and I not only recommend them to all my clients but I just recently had them handle my personal move and I would not use anyone else.

Dan Spahr

5/5
Google

Bargain Movers broke my antique bookcase during my move. The bookcase was cracked in several locations, the crown molding was broken off on the left side and completely missing on the right side. The owner Mr. Luis Cardenas, Jr., agreed to repair the bookcase, however he sent a general repair man and not an antique specialist. The repair man had (2) pieces of strip pine glued together as the repair for hardwood detailed molding! Once Mr Cardenas was notified, he informed me he would not honor the repair unless I obtained an appraisal — which would cost me over $500.

Bob Durant

5/5
Google

The crew disappeared for 2 hours and 40 minutes with no phone call, nothing. Someone finally called me back to tell me the crew had stopped for lunch and they were stuck at a weigh station. I was getting 2 different stories from the owner and the crew. Really disappointing experience that made an already stressful situation worse.

Nina Saunders

5/5
moncton

Recommendation for movers (moving within Moncton) Any recommendations for movers? We don't have much stuff, just a few big items. So if you know their minimum hour charge that would be great info as well. Thanks! Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Download HBO Max

3/5
Google

Under estimated the size of the move causing me to hire another company to pick up what remained. Expensive wardrobe boxes were not fully packed — they ended up folding and stuffing my suits, dress shirts and military uniforms into a standard moving box. As a result I must now pay over $500 in dry cleaning bills. The moving crew also expected tips with 'I guess none is standard.'

Rick Garrall

What Reddit Says

Q: Recommendation for movers (moving within Moncton)

Recommendation for movers (moving within Moncton) Any recommendations for movers? We don't have much stuff, just a few big items. So if you know their minimum hour charge that would be great info as well. Thanks! Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Download HBO Max

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Safety Record

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Company Details

FMCSA Details

Drivers

7

Annual Mileage

80,000 mi

Registered

May 2026

Insurance & Bond

Liability insurance (BIPD)
$750K
Cargo insurance
$5K

Last updated: Nov 2025

BBB Profile

Rating

A+

Accredited

Yes

Complaints (3yr)

0

People

Owner: Luis Eduardo Cardenas

Credentials

MD-DLLR HGM-4MD-DLLR HGM-4

Also known as: BARGAIN MOVERS

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Bargain Movers

4.9 GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879