Coleman Worldwide Moving - Review by All Movers

Coleman is what we call a “full-service” mover. That means they can do pretty much everything except buy the new house for you. Here is the breakdown of what they actually offer and what it looks like in practice.

Okay, so how does the rubber meet the road? Or rather, how does the sofa meet the truck?

It usually starts with a quote request on their website or a phone call. Here is a tip from my logistics days: Always push for an in-home or video estimate.

Coleman generally requires a survey of your belongings to give you an accurate price. Do not trust a quote given over the phone based on you guessing how many boxes you have. You will underestimate, and the price will go up.

Once you request a quote, a relocation coordinator contacts you. They will walk through your home (physically or virtually) and note everything. Big heavy armoire? They note it. Stairs? Noted. Long carry distance to the truck? Noted.

After the survey, they provide an estimate. They often offer a fixed-price estimate (sometimes called a binding estimate), which is great because it protects you from surprises. However, this is where you need to be careful. If you add items after the estimate, the price changes.

Customer support during this phase is usually pretty snappy. They want your business.

On the big day, the moving crew arrives. Since Coleman is huge, the quality of the crew can vary slightly depending on the local branch, but they are generally uniformed and professional.

First, they usually do a walkthrough with you to check existing damage to the house or furniture. Then, they start loading. They use runners to protect your floors and pad-wrap the furniture.

Here is a critical thing regarding paperwork: The Bill of Lading. You’ll sign this. It’s the contract. Read it.

If there are changes on moving day – like you suddenly decided to move the chaotic contents of the attic which you previously said you weren’t taking – they will issue a change order. This adjusts the price right there on the spot.

Regarding damages: Coleman offers different levels of valuation (insurance). The basic coverage is free but pays out pennies per pound. Always, and I mean always, consider the full-value protection if you have nice stuff. If something breaks, you file a claim through their corporate office.

No company is perfect. I’ve seen the best crews drop a piano (rare, but it happens). Here is the honest lowdown on Coleman.

Factors that spike the cost: Packing services (adds 25-40%), shuttles (if the big truck can’t fit on your street), and heavy items like safes or pianos.

Pricing in the moving industry is notoriously slippery because it depends on weight, distance, and time of year. Moving in July? Expensive. Moving in November? Cheaper.

However, based on average normalized moving cost data for full-service movers of this caliber, here is what you might expect. Note: These are estimates, not guarantees.

Since they are huge, chances are there is a Coleman truck parked somewhere near you right now. They have a massive footprint across the U.S.

While they are headquartered in the Southeast, they have key hubs in almost every major region.

• Southeast: Strong presence in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee.
• West Coast: Hubs in Washington (hey, my old stomping grounds!), California, and Arizona.
• Midwest: Operations in Illinois, Missouri, and Indiana.
• East Coast: Locations in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland.

You can usually find their specific facility by searching “Coleman Allied [Your City]” to see if they have a brick-and-mortar office nearby.

So, the million-dollar question (or hopefully just the few-thousand-dollar question). Is Coleman Worldwide Moving good?

The Final Verdict: Yes, but with a caveat.

If you are doing a complex long-distance move – like relocating a 4-bedroom house from Chicago to Phoenix – Coleman is an excellent choice.

They have the infrastructure to ensure your stuff actually gets there. They follow strict safety protocols, and their claims ratio (the percentage of moves that result in a damage claim) is generally respectful for a carrier of this volume.

If you’re reading this and thinking, “Sarah, this sounds too expensive” or “I want more control,” here are some other paths:

1. The DIY Hybrid: PODS or U-Pack. You pack a container, they drive it. Much cheaper, but you do the heavy lifting.
2. The Budget Friendly: U-Haul or Penske. You rent the truck, you drive the truck. Good luck with the parallel parking.
3. The Luxury Option: North American Van Lines (White Glove). Similar to Allied/Coleman but often has specialized divisions for high-value art or antiques if you have money to burn.