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S & M Relo LLC has 2 locations, listed below.

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    • S & M Relo LLC

      3238 N Section Line Rd Radnor, OH 43066

    • S & M Relo LLC

      341 Chartwell St Mount Gilead, OH 43338-8900

    Business ProfileforS & M Relo LLC

    Moving Companies
    Multi Location Business

    Current Alerts For This Business

    Alert:

    BBB Investigation Results

    In June, 2021, BBB opened an investigation into S & M Relo’s business practices due to an influx of complaints and Customer Reviews. Consumers allege unsatisfactory service, failure to deliver items on time, and/or receiving damaged items. Further consumers allege they had not contracted with S&M Relo, but with a broker who subcontracted the move out to them. 

    Looking at the Delaware County Auditor's website and Google Maps, the address the business is using is a commercial property with at least 3 outbuildings. BBB does not know whether their offices are located there as well.

    BBB verified active USDOT 03253956 and Public Utilities Commission of Ohio license (CPCN#00605423) as such licenses are required for movers offering interstate (i.e. across state lines) moving services.


    On 11/24/2021, BBB emailed S & M Relo asking them to address underlying causes for the pattern of complaints and Customer Reviews BBB has received. As of 2/3/2022, BBB has not received a reply.

    BBB has referred consumers to contact the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for additional assistance. 

    Before hiring a moving company, BBB encourages you to look up Business Profiles on BBB.org

    Alert:
    Consumers report to BBB they hired a moving broker, often unknowingly, who sent S & M Relo to perform the move. If using a moving broker, BBB advises consumers to ask which company will be responsible for the move and research that company prior to signing a contract.  Consumers should not agree to a mover until they have researched the business.  

    Additional business information

    Additional Info:

    Through investigation of BBB records, BBB has learned a principal of thie company, Steve Coburn, was previously a principal of the following Moving Companies which appear to have gone out of business: 

    G.R.G. Movers, Inc. Columbus OH, Greater Relocation Group, Inc., Columbus OH, G. 2 Movers and Truck, Inc. Fort Myers FL, Affordable Moving Systems, Inc. North, Fort Myers FL, Affordable Transfer Co, Inc, Ocala FL, A Al Van Movers, Columbus OH, AAA Columbus Apartment Movers, Columbus OH, Affordable Transfer Co, Inc. North, Fort Myers FL, American Red Ball Transit Company, Inc,. Indianapolis IN, Budget Moving Systems, Inc., Tampa, FL, Columbus Movers, Columbus OH, Greater Columbus Moving & Storage, Columbus OH, Greater Columbus Transfer, Columbus OH, Local Move Inc., Columbus OH, and National Van Lines, North Fort Myers FL 

    Consumers told BBB they had contracted with the following brokers, who sub-contracted their move to S & M Relo: 

    All State Moving of America, A+ Moving Solutions, AAA Moving Company, All American Moving & Storage of Hollywood, FL, All Mighty, All Pro, Allegiance Moving & Storage, Alliance Moving Company, Alliance Van Lines, Allied Transportation Group, AME Moving & Storage, American Long Distance & Storage, Authority Moving Group, 
    City Moving Group, LLC, Colonial Moving & Storage, Cross Country Moving, Diamond Pro Van Lines, Dougherty Brothers, Eagle Movers of Boynton Beach, FL, Eagle Moving Group of Boynton Beach, FL, En-Route Relocation Company, First Rate Van Lines, Global Home Logistics, Gold Standard Moving and Storage, Greenleaf Moving Company, IMRG Inc., Independence Van Lines, Interstate Moving & Relocation Group, Long Distance Moving Professionals, Mission Moving Group, Move Safe Transit
    MovingPRO USA, My Best Movers, National American Van Lines, National Express Moving LLC, National Moving Services, Nationwide Moving Company, Nationwide Moving of America, Nationwide Moving Services, Premier Global Van Lines, Priceline Logistics, Priority Moving, Priority VanLine Services, Priority Vanlines, Pro Country Movers, Quality Express Van Lines, Razor Van Lines, Safe Relocation, Sunflower LLC, Top Country Moving, Trinity Relocation Group LLC, Trinity Vanlines and United Moving.

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    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1.47/5stars

    Average of 51 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    96 complaints closed in last 3 years

    0 complaints closed in last 12 months

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Overview

    Household Goods Mover

    Products & Services

    Household Goods Mover

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    S & M Relo LLC has 2 locations, listed below.

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      • S & M Relo LLC

        3238 N Section Line Rd Radnor, OH 43066

      • S & M Relo LLC

        341 Chartwell St Mount Gilead, OH 43338-8900

      Location of This Business
      3238 N Section Line Rd, Radnor, OH 43066
      BBB File Opened:
      6/5/1991
      Years in Business:
      5
      Business Started:
      3/4/2019
      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.
      Alternate Business Name
      • Affordable Moving Systems
      • S & M Relo LLC dba Affordable Moving Systems
      Business Management
      • Mr. Steve Coburn, Owner
      • Mr. Daniel Kline, Complaint Contact
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Mr. Steve Coburn, Owner

      Customer Contact

      • Mr. Steve Coburn, Owner
      • Ms. Susan L Staats, Office Coordinator
      • Mr. Daniel Kline, Complaint Contact
      Additional Contact Information

      Email Addresses

      Industry Tip

      BBB Tip: Hiring a mover

      Customer Complaints

      96 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      02/27/2023

      Complaint Type:
      Delivery Issues
      Status:
      Unanswered
      We hired S&M Relo LLC (DBA Carefree Movers) to moves us from Kansas City Missouri pickup 5/4/2022 and deliver to Covington LA on 5/9/2022. The movers increased our moving price the day of the move by $11,000. For a total of $24,470. None of our items were actually packed and just thrown in a box. Many items were lost in the moved and the majority of the furniture was damaged. Will filled out all the damage paperwork with the movers and filed all the claims though the insurance company. S&M Relo LLC offered us a settlement of $75. We are seeking Order No: ******** . Our proposal is $6040. This $2640, $.60 on the dollar for damaged items and all missing items according to the contract we signed and return of the packing fee of $3400 since hardly any items were actually packed into a box and just thrown in the boxes,

      Customer Reviews

      51 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Richard O

      5 stars

      05/02/2023

      I think this moving company is very reliable and trustworthy. They are professionals and very efficient. They moved me without any problems or mistakes. The moving team was very skilled, experienced and caring. They moved all my belongings with care and made sure everything was safely delivered. In the end, I got my things back without any damages and without any issues. They truly are remarkable! Long distance move was like a breeze. I think S & M Relo LLC moved me in the best way possible. I highly recommend them to all.

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