Call on Herlihy for stress-free office moves - from a single building to a multi-floor high-rise. We offer convenient residential and commercial self-storage and warehousing facilities in Columbus and Chillicothe. Family-owned Herlihy Mayflower Moving & Storage is one of the leading moving companies in Columbus, Ohio with offices located in Athens, Chillicothe, and Columbus. We've provided local and long distance moving since 1920, and have moved thousands of Ohio families and businesses. No move is too big or too small.
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As an agent for Mayflower and UniGroup Worldwide, we can expedite moves anywhere in the world. No move is too big or too small: call on us for full-service to do-it-yourself moving and storage services. Storage options include our Secure Self-Storage Facilities in Columbus and Chillicothe and Mayflower Portable Storage Containers (Pods).
Herlihy Moving & Storage has been moving Ohio families and businesses for almost as long as trucks have been on the road. Established in 1920 by John Herlihy, Sr., we're a third-generation family business with deep roots in Chillicothe, Columbus, and Athens, Ohio. Herlihy became an authorized agent for Mayflower Transit in 1933 - just six years after Mayflower became the nation's first Interstate Commerce Commission carrier.
The Most Reliable Local Moving Company in Ohio Herlihy Moving & Storage has the top local movers in the state. We provide businesses, offices, and homeowners with high-quality moves around the greater Columbus, Athens, and Chillicothe, Ohio areas, as well as to other points within the state of Ohio.
Reviews (8)
Jeffrey Darst
Jun 14, 2022
This was nothing short of a wonderful experience! Marcus, Ryan, Ben and Brandyn were everything you could ask for when moving. They handled a family heirloom as if it were their own. They were diligent, on task consistently, and extremely polite. In this current environment, you are blessed to have employees who represent your company in this manner. 10 stars if I could!
Casey Valentine
Jan 18, 2022
Cindy Wise
Oct 24, 2021
We needed to move out of our rental house and put our items in temporary storage before moving into our new home. We worked with Brandon ahead of time to plan the process. The moving team that unpacked and moved our belongings into our new home were attentive, helpful, and professional, but even they seemed shocked at the complete mess that the team that came to pack our belongings did. Boxes that had fragile written on them were crushed.
We couldn't reassemble our shelves because they lost entire corner sections. Dishes and family heirloom pottery were broken and packed into giant boxes that weighed over 100 lbs. They seemed to take joy in doing a terrible job--at one point we unwrapped a single plastic lighter that had been wrapped in twenty layers of wrapping paper in a box with broken dishes they hadn't even bothered to wrap.
When we went through the house after they left, there were two closets that were completely unpacked and full of jackets. They didn't pack up anything under the sink or under the stove. They also charged us for packing materials they never used (such as charging us for two twin mattress bags and we don't own twin beds). There was no supervision or management of the packing team.
It was like unleashing malicious children on all of our belongings. Herlily did refund the packing material overcharge and recommended we file for insurance reimbursement. I just don't understand the complete lack of management and professionalism in their packing team. You shouldn't need to get insurance to cover mismanagement. I can't recommend them to others.
We couldn't reassemble our shelves because they lost entire corner sections. Dishes and family heirloom pottery were broken and packed into giant boxes that weighed over 100 lbs. They seemed to take joy in doing a terrible job--at one point we unwrapped a single plastic lighter that had been wrapped in twenty layers of wrapping paper in a box with broken dishes they hadn't even bothered to wrap.
When we went through the house after they left, there were two closets that were completely unpacked and full of jackets. They didn't pack up anything under the sink or under the stove. They also charged us for packing materials they never used (such as charging us for two twin mattress bags and we don't own twin beds). There was no supervision or management of the packing team.
It was like unleashing malicious children on all of our belongings. Herlily did refund the packing material overcharge and recommended we file for insurance reimbursement. I just don't understand the complete lack of management and professionalism in their packing team. You shouldn't need to get insurance to cover mismanagement. I can't recommend them to others.
Lisa Kryger
Sep 23, 2021
Anita Carroll
Apr 20, 2021
Our experience with Herlihy was the worst move I have ever had. It costs a lot to move, so this review is a long one, but worth reading to avoid investing a huge amount of money for you and all your stuff to be treated badly. The initial estimation process for our long-distance move was great. Once we were assigned a moving coordinator, things went south really fast. Basically, she did nothing for us. Email was not answered, we had to call her every time for any updates.
The day before our move, WE had to call right before the office closing to finally find out when our move window was. When we called, she always had the tone that we were bothering her. She often didn't know the answer, and, generally, we were made to feel as of we were causing her work. The day of the move was worse. The movers showed up at 3:30 pm despite our 12-2 pm window.
The actual movers were great and loaded our stuff very quickly. Then we left for our new city, 2,000 miles away. We received no updates, no information, no communication at all. WE called for updates and were told there was no information available of when all our possessions would ever arrive. They didn't know where it was or anything. Finally, very late on the second last day of our delivery window, we were told that our stuff was not arriving for a few days after our window was going to be over.
When we were justifiably upset, and asked to speak to our coordinator's manager (and, no, we didn't use expletives, no insults and no threats were made, but we were angry) our move coordinator hung up on us. That caused us to cycle back to our sales rep for help. He quickly got us a different, and much better coordinator. That helped a lot. She was great, and actually gave us true and helpful information when we needed it.
But our items showed up three days late. At this point, we had been existing in an empty apartment for ten days with supplies from our camper and those folding bag chairs as our furniture. When our stuff arrived, the boxes and plastic bins were dusty and dirty, partially crushed, cracked and broken. It was clear, though, that our items were not well cared for in transit.
We did get our contracted delay claim and some reimbursement for two items that were broken and damaged because the movers had "wrapped" them. Everything else was a loss to us because I had packed it. When I complained to one of the Herlihy's about our experience, he offered an additional, but pitiful, refund amount for the abuse and trouble we'd experienced by their employee during our ordeal.
He made a lot of excuses and, basically, made it all about their company, despite us being the customer who kept up our end of the contract every step of the way. What needs to be communicated here is that to get this token refund, I had to put "in writing" that I wouldn't post bad reviews about my experience. I chose not to do this, as the good reviews I read are what made me trust this company with a lot of money and all of my possessions.
I opted, instead, to help others make a more informed decision with a move. To say they performed poorly is an understatement. We spent a lot of money dealing with their delay and damage of our items. We made a lot of decisions based on their answers to our questions that ultimately caused us problems and cost us more money. When we pointed out these failings, most of it was denied and we got long speeches about their integrity.
I didn't see any integrity, professionalism or honestly with this company throughout the entire ordeal that was our move. They may do great for local moves, but for long distance, the experience was horrible. I would never recommend Herlihy to anyone.
The day before our move, WE had to call right before the office closing to finally find out when our move window was. When we called, she always had the tone that we were bothering her. She often didn't know the answer, and, generally, we were made to feel as of we were causing her work. The day of the move was worse. The movers showed up at 3:30 pm despite our 12-2 pm window.
The actual movers were great and loaded our stuff very quickly. Then we left for our new city, 2,000 miles away. We received no updates, no information, no communication at all. WE called for updates and were told there was no information available of when all our possessions would ever arrive. They didn't know where it was or anything. Finally, very late on the second last day of our delivery window, we were told that our stuff was not arriving for a few days after our window was going to be over.
When we were justifiably upset, and asked to speak to our coordinator's manager (and, no, we didn't use expletives, no insults and no threats were made, but we were angry) our move coordinator hung up on us. That caused us to cycle back to our sales rep for help. He quickly got us a different, and much better coordinator. That helped a lot. She was great, and actually gave us true and helpful information when we needed it.
But our items showed up three days late. At this point, we had been existing in an empty apartment for ten days with supplies from our camper and those folding bag chairs as our furniture. When our stuff arrived, the boxes and plastic bins were dusty and dirty, partially crushed, cracked and broken. It was clear, though, that our items were not well cared for in transit.
We did get our contracted delay claim and some reimbursement for two items that were broken and damaged because the movers had "wrapped" them. Everything else was a loss to us because I had packed it. When I complained to one of the Herlihy's about our experience, he offered an additional, but pitiful, refund amount for the abuse and trouble we'd experienced by their employee during our ordeal.
He made a lot of excuses and, basically, made it all about their company, despite us being the customer who kept up our end of the contract every step of the way. What needs to be communicated here is that to get this token refund, I had to put "in writing" that I wouldn't post bad reviews about my experience. I chose not to do this, as the good reviews I read are what made me trust this company with a lot of money and all of my possessions.
I opted, instead, to help others make a more informed decision with a move. To say they performed poorly is an understatement. We spent a lot of money dealing with their delay and damage of our items. We made a lot of decisions based on their answers to our questions that ultimately caused us problems and cost us more money. When we pointed out these failings, most of it was denied and we got long speeches about their integrity.
I didn't see any integrity, professionalism or honestly with this company throughout the entire ordeal that was our move. They may do great for local moves, but for long distance, the experience was horrible. I would never recommend Herlihy to anyone.
Melody Shull
Jan 08, 2021
The Herlihy staff was responsive and helpful in estimating and planning my move from the beginning. The movers were on time, friendly, professional and very accommodating. My new home has difficult access and, when they arrived and couldn't get the loaded van up the driveway to the house, without a word of complaint, they carried everything up two fights of stairs and several deck levels!
And not a thing was broken, or damaged in any way. I couldn't have asked for better service! Also, to my amazement, the bill actually came in under the estimate. I would absolutely recommend Herlihy to anyone needing their services.
And not a thing was broken, or damaged in any way. I couldn't have asked for better service! Also, to my amazement, the bill actually came in under the estimate. I would absolutely recommend Herlihy to anyone needing their services.
John King
Nov 30, 2020
Herlihy Moving provided a very timely and efficient move for our new home. The crew was professional and took the greatest care of of furniture. They graciously helped to position our furniture where we wanted it placed. The crew was also showed great courtesy to our needs. Services: Vehicle transport, Packing & moving supplies, Local moving
John Peck
Nov 16, 2020
The Herlihy team members did a great job. The "moving crew" was careful, hardworking, friendly, and well trained. They even finished two hours ahead of the estimated time, which saved me a significant amount of money. I would not hesitate to recommend Herlihy to anyone who could benefit from their services. I rate them a solid 5.
