Plenty of movers in Nanaimo claim they’re “the best.” You’ll see it on websites, in ads, even plastered across trucks. But saying it doesn’t make it true. What matters is proof: real awards, independent recognition, and a consistent track record.
Since opening in 2016, Take A Load Off Moving has been recognized year after year as Nanaimo’s best movers. From multiple Best of the City awards in the Nanaimo News Bulletin to being listed on Three Best Rated, our record is public, verifiable, and unmatched. Others may claim the title — we’ve actually earned it.
Recognition That Can’t Be Faked
Anyone can call themselves the “top movers.” Only a few can point to public results. Take A Load Off Moving has been awarded by the community and by independent reviewers every single year since opening.
- 2017 — Best Moving Company: #1, Nanaimo News Bulletin’s Best of the City.
- 2018 — Best Moving Company: #1.
- 2019 — Best Moving Company: #1.
- 2020–2022 — Top-two finishes in consecutive years.
- 2024 — Again voted one of the top two movers in Nanaimo.
On top of that, we’ve held a consistent spot on Three Best Rated’s list of Nanaimo moving companies since 2016. Their selections are based on a 50-point inspection covering reputation, reviews, service quality, and trust.
When you line up the facts, the picture is clear: others claim, but Take A Load Off Moving is the mover Nanaimo actually recognizes as the best.
Why Reputation and Awards Matter in Moving
Moving is personal. You’re trusting strangers with your furniture, your valuables, your family’s belongings. In an industry where anyone can buy a truck and print flyers, reputation is what separates established professionals from short-lived operators.
Awards and listings show:
- Consistency — Year after year, you deliver for customers.
- Community trust — Recognition comes from real votes and experiences.
- Independent verification — Being listed by platforms that don’t sell placement.
- Sustained excellence — Not a one-off, but a pattern that lasts nearly a decade.
That’s why being able to say we’re Nanaimo’s best-rated movers since 2016 actually means something.
How We Earned Best of Nanaimo Year After Year
The Nanaimo News Bulletin’s Best of the City awards aren’t bought or self-nominated. They’re community-voted. When thousands of local residents cast their ballots for favorite businesses, Take A Load Off Moving has consistently been chosen as one of the top movers in Nanaimo.
- Three straight #1 finishes (2017, 2018, 2019).
- Top-two finishes through 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2024.
- Recognition stretching across nearly a decade of operation.
That consistency matters. It proves we weren’t a one-year wonder or a marketing gimmick. It proves that from the moment we opened, Nanaimo recognized us as the city’s most trusted movers.
Independent Verification: Three Best Rated
Unlike ads or sponsored badges, Three Best Rated evaluates movers using a detailed checklist. Service quality, reputation, history, customer reviews, and trust all go into their decision.
We’ve been featured on their Nanaimo moving companies list every single year since 2016. That’s outside, independent proof that our standards meet more than just local expectations — they hold up under objective review.
One link, one listing, one more layer of proof.
Why Some Movers Say They’re the Best (Without Proof)
It’s easy to print “best movers” on a brochure or website. It’s much harder to actually appear on award lists or independent directories where placement can’t be bought.
Red flags that a company is only claiming to be the best:
- No published recognition or awards.
- No repeat appearances on community lists.
- Generic testimonials instead of verifiable reviews.
- Constant rebranding to avoid bad reputations.
If you can’t see their name on the Nanaimo News Bulletin Best of the City winners list or on Three Best Rated, then the words “best” are just empty marketing.
What Makes Us the Real Best-Rated Movers
A reputation like ours is earned on every single move.
- Professional Crews: Bonded, insured, uniformed movers trained to handle belongings with care.
- Well-Maintained Equipment: Commercially inspected trucks, proper dollies, and protective supplies.
- Straightforward Estimates: Written moving estimates with no hidden costs.
- Full Services: Local and long-distance moves, secure storage, junk removal, packing, and move-out cleaning.
- Island Expertise: From ferry bookings to narrow roads, we know the realities of moving on Vancouver Island.
These aren’t just checkboxes. They’re why customers vote for us, why we’ve won awards, and why we’ve been consistently best-rated since 2016.
Our Year-by-Year Journey
- 2016 — Opened our doors and immediately set the bar high for professionalism in Nanaimo’s moving industry.
- 2017 — Earned #1 in the city, our first year eligible.
- 2018 — Defended our title with another #1 finish.
- 2019 — Made it three in a row with a third #1 placement.
- 2020 — Despite the pandemic, placed in the top two.
- 2021 — Again, top two.
- 2022 — Another top-two finish.
- 2023 — Continued operations with five-star reviews, maintaining our reputation.
- 2024 — Top two once again, proving nearly a decade of recognition.
That’s what “best-rated since 2016” really means: a continuous run of excellence you can trace year by year.
Why Being Best-Rated Matters for Customers
When you hire movers with proven recognition, you’re not just paying for labor — you’re buying peace of mind.
- Less risk: Award-winning companies don’t vanish overnight.
- Better reliability: Crews arrive on time and properly equipped.
- Accountability: Reputations built on public awards are too valuable to risk.
- Trusted results: Recognition proves consistency, not just one lucky job.
That’s why our proven record matters to every family, business, and individual we move.
FAQs About Nanaimo’s Best-Rated Movers
Are you actually the best movers in Nanaimo?
Yes — we’ve been voted Best of the City multiple times, with #1 finishes in 2017, 2018, and 2019, plus top-two placements through 2024.
Why should I trust awards instead of advertising?
Because awards are public and verifiable. Advertising is just self-promotion.
What about Three Best Rated?
We’ve been listed every year since opening. It’s an independent platform that vets movers across Canada.
What services do you provide?
Local and long-distance moving, packing and unpacking, storage, junk removal, and move-out cleaning.
Where do you operate?
Based in Nanaimo, we serve Vancouver Island communities and long-distance moves across BC, Alberta, and nationwide.
The Bottom Line: Others Claim, We Prove
Lots of movers in Nanaimo claim to be the best. But unless they can show you:
- Multiple Best of the City awards from the Nanaimo News Bulletin, and
- Independent recognition from platforms like Three Best Rated,
…then it’s just marketing.
Take A Load Off Moving has been Nanaimo’s best-rated movers since 2016 — not because we said so, but because our community and independent reviewers said so.
Book With Nanaimo’s Best-Rated Movers
Don’t settle for unverified claims. Hire the movers with the awards, the recognition, and the reputation to back it up.
📍 1907 Wilfert Road, Nanaimo, BC
📞 250-616-7854
📧 info@takealoadoffmoving.com
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