Beltway Movers
Strengths
- 4.9/5 from 263 Google reviews — mostly positive
- BBB A+ accredited since 1999
- 62 years in business (est. 1969) — one of the longest-operating movers in the DMV
- 24 trucks, 17 drivers — substantial fleet
- Interstate authorized (MC-904668) — legitimate long-distance capability
- 0 crashes in last 24 months
- Strong for long-distance moves — reviewer Brian Elliott did two cross-state moves successfully
- Piano moving specialty (original company name)
- General Manager Dave Niebauer praised by name for walk-through process
- Owner responds to all Google reviews
Red Flags
- 8 BBB complaints in last 3 years, 5 in last 12 months — highest complaint volume of any mover profiled
- 40% driver out-of-service rate (2 of 5 inspections) — well above national average
- Pattern of final bills far exceeding estimates — $700 quoted becoming $1,700, $5,300 becoming $8,000+
- Operates under multiple names: Beltway Movers, Ace Piano Moving Company, Fairfax Transfer and Storage, A2B Moving and Storage
- Original Beltway Movers USDOT (32217) is INACTIVE — now operates under Ace Piano USDOT 833083
- Multiple seniors specifically warned by reviewers about overcharging and lost items
- Recurring undersized trucks for the job — leads to delays, extra trips, and inflated hours
- Low damage settlements ($200 for signed release) relative to damage caused
- BBB reviews average ~2.5/5 — sharply contrasts Google 4.9
Pricing
studio
$796
1br
$860
2br
$1,502
3br
$2,609
4br
$3,020
5br
$3,652
Unpakt guaranteed pricing. Rockville to Bethesda. 65 years in business, 25 trucks, 50 employees.
Source: Public online quote tool (2026-05-18)
FMCSA Record
USDOT
833083
MC
904668
Status
Active
Crashes (24mo)
0
Fleet
24 trucks
Drivers
17
Insurance
On file
BBB Profile
Rating
A+
Accredited
Yes
Complaints (3yr)
8
How Beltway Movers Compares
Google Rating
2BR Move Price
People
Owner: Bill (General Manager)
Independent (also in MD). See listing for Beltway under 'Maryland' for these reviews. A VERY GOOD PERFORMER with at least 5 good reviews and no bad reviews posted on this website. Note that all of these reviews are for LOCAL moves.
Reviews
6 reviews across Google, BBB. 3 positive (50%). 3 negative (50%). Average: 4.9/5 from 265 Google reviews.
| Rating | Review | Author | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | We used Beltway for both packing and moving 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms worth of stuff. From the very beginning, the service was exceptional. The crew were very mindful of our belongings, asking clarifying questions whenever unsure to keep things safe and organized. Boxes were labeled and particularly fragile items clearly marked. | C&C Daly | |
| 5/5 | We have done two long distance moves with this company. General Manager Dave Niebauer was wonderful in walking us through what to expect. The crew was punctual and efficient, Caesar and Renee took the time to make sure everything was properly padded and secured. | Brian Elliott | |
| 4/5 | We had a local move, the team was very accommodating with a short term change of plans. The team that was sent out was very professional, and worked quickly. Frequently checked in on what was intended to be moved and took very good care of all of our stuff. | Michael Margale | |
| 2/5 | Brought a small truck to a big job — all our stuff didn't fit. This was after we paid for a packing day the day before the move, so they knew how much stuff we had. This caused a schedule delay. Lost items. Management did nothing aside from waive their CC processing fee. | J Bogardus | |
| 1/5 | 2024 SENIORS (especially) BEWARE!!! We hired this company to move us from Potomac to WV and lost multiple extremely valuable items. After being quoted $5-6,300, and then charged $8,000+, then the sad loss of a valuable rug as well as other items, it is a major disappointment to the beginning of our retirement. | Barbara Durant | |
| 1/5 | The estimate was between $700 to $1100. They move my belongings 8 hours and they broke the base of 2 of my lamps and broke the base of my dressing table. I have emailed the account manager 3 times deleting my frustration. Offered $200 settlement for a signed release. | Anonymous | BBB |
We used Beltway for both packing and moving 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms worth of stuff. From the very beginning, the service was exceptional. The crew were very mindful of our belongings, asking clarifying questions whenever unsure to keep things safe and organized. Boxes were labeled and particularly fragile items clearly marked.
C&C Daly
We have done two long distance moves with this company. General Manager Dave Niebauer was wonderful in walking us through what to expect. The crew was punctual and efficient, Caesar and Renee took the time to make sure everything was properly padded and secured.
Brian Elliott
We had a local move, the team was very accommodating with a short term change of plans. The team that was sent out was very professional, and worked quickly. Frequently checked in on what was intended to be moved and took very good care of all of our stuff.
Michael Margale
Brought a small truck to a big job — all our stuff didn't fit. This was after we paid for a packing day the day before the move, so they knew how much stuff we had. This caused a schedule delay. Lost items. Management did nothing aside from waive their CC processing fee.
J Bogardus
2024 SENIORS (especially) BEWARE!!! We hired this company to move us from Potomac to WV and lost multiple extremely valuable items. After being quoted $5-6,300, and then charged $8,000+, then the sad loss of a valuable rug as well as other items, it is a major disappointment to the beginning of our retirement.
Barbara Durant
The estimate was between $700 to $1100. They move my belongings 8 hours and they broke the base of 2 of my lamps and broke the base of my dressing table. I have emailed the account manager 3 times deleting my frustration. Offered $200 settlement for a signed release.
Anonymous
Location
3321 LADY CATHERINE CIRCLE, TRIANGLE, VA 22172
(540)420-6705