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    Business ProfileforFive College Movers

    Moving Companies
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 2 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    16 complaints closed in last 3 years

    6 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 7/20/2016

    Years in Business: 16

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Products & Services

    According to information provided by the company, they offer moving services such as local and long distance moves, packing and unpacking, eco-friendly packing materials, and storage options.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    141 Damon Rd STE A, Northampton, MA 01060-1857
    BBB File Opened:
    11/4/2009
    Years in Business:
    16
    Business Started:
    5/29/2008
    Business Incorporated:
    7/14/2009
    Accredited Since:
    7/20/2016
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    BBB records show a license number of REGISTERED for this business, issued by Transportation Div., Dept.of Telecommunications & Energy

    These agencies may include:

    Transportation Div., Dept.of Telecommunications & Energy

    One South Station

    Boston MA 02110

    BBB records show a license number of 1947212 for this business, issued by U.S. Department of Transportation

    These agencies may include:

    U.S. Department of Transportation

    1200 New Jersey Ave SE

    Washington DC 20590

    (202) 366-4000

    https://www.dot.gov

    BBB records show a license number of MC-692772 for this business, issued by U.S. Department of Transportation

    These agencies may include:

    U.S. Department of Transportation

    1200 New Jersey Ave SE

    Washington DC 20590

    (202) 366-4000

    https://www.dot.gov

    Type of Entity:
    Limited Liability Company (LLC)
    Hours of Operation

    Primary

    M:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 AM
    T:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 AM
    W:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 AM
    Th:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 AM
    F:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 AM
    Sa:
    10:00 AM - 2:00 AM
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Patrick MacWilliams, Owner

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Patrick MacWilliams, Owner
    Additional Contact Information

    Email Addresses

    Industry Tip

    BBB Tip: Hiring a mover

    Customer Complaints

    16 Customer Complaints

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    Customer Reviews

    2 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Patti E

    1 star

    01/19/2024

    I wish I had looked at this website prior to hiring FCM. 1st off, the crew was AWESOME!!! They helped me unload a truck for one of my clients. The problem came when I questioned several charges on my bill. To be clear we never got a written contract or written estimate. We gave them a deposit of $149 that we were told would be applied to the final bill. But only $100 was applied to final bill. Weird.Then I got an environmental fee of $29.99 which we never knew about. (In fact I've never seen an environmental fee on a moving contract). I inquired about this and got a call from Patrick the owner. When I questioned them withholding $49 of my deposit he said this was an industry standard. I then stated "So you charged me $49 for the privilege of working with you?" and his response was that I was being disrespectful and that I need to be respectful to finish the conversation. He then went on to state that the retention of the $49 was in case we had to reschedule or something. Nothing of the sort ever was told to us nor did it happen. We booked them, they arrived on time and did the job. He then dropped an F bomb and told me not to tell him how to run his company. He did say he would give me the $49 back but I'm not holding my breath.I then questioned what the environmental fee was for since they didn't load up or move anything in their truck, the crew simply had dollies that they used to unload my truck. He then hung up on me. I called him back and he proceeded to 3 x's tell me to go F myself. The owner is a terrible person with literally 0 communication, listening and problem solving skills. I own a business myself and I've never dealt with a customer like this, I wouldn't dream of it. Again, the crew was amazing! I was just surprised at the extra charges on my bill (hourly rate charged was accurate, no issues there) and when I questioned Patrick for clarity I was sworn at multiple times. Stay away! How Patrick has stayed in business is mind boggling to me.

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