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BBB Accredited Business since 3/26/1998

Flat Rate Movers Ltd.

Additional Locations

Phone: (212) 988-9292 Fax: (212) 253-4200 View Additional Phone Numbers 555 West 25th Street  3rd Floor, New York, NY 10001 http://www.flatrate.com

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Description

This firm's services include local and long distance, commercial and residential moving. The company also offers storage services and operates an information and packing material facility at the same location.

BBB Accreditation

A BBB Accredited Business since 3/26/1998

BBB has determined that Flat Rate Movers Ltd. meets BBB accreditation standards, which include a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints. BBB Accredited Businesses pay a fee for accreditation review/monitoring and for support of BBB services to the public.

BBB accreditation does not mean that the business' products or services have been evaluated or endorsed by BBB, or that BBB has made a determination as to the business' product quality or competency in performing services.

Reason for Rating

BBB rating is based on 16 factors. Get the details about the factors considered.

Factors that raised the rating for Flat Rate Movers Ltd. include:

  • Length of time business has been operating.
  • Complaint volume filed with BBB for business of this size.
  • Response to 21 complaint(s) filed against business.
  • Resolution of complaint(s) filed against business.
  • BBB has sufficient background information on this business.

Customer Complaints Summary

21 complaints closed with BBB in last 3 years | 8 closed in last 12 months
Complaint Type Total Closed Complaints
Advertising/Sales Issues 0
Billing/Collection Issues 1
Delivery Issues 6
Guarantee/Warranty Issues 2
Problems with Product/Service 12
Total Closed Complaints 21

Additional Information

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BBB file opened: May 01, 1992 Business started: 01/01/1991 in NY Business incorporated: 10/21/1991 in NY
Licensing

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.

These agencies may include:

U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington DC 20590
http://www.dot.gov/
Phone Number: (202) 366-4000

Type of Entity

Private Limited Company by Shares (LTD)

Business Management
Mr. Sharone Ben-Harosh, President
Contact Information
Customer Contact: Ms. Vickie Roehling, Customer Service Manager Principal: Mr. Sharone Ben-Harosh, President
Business Category

MOVERS

Alternate Business Names
Flat Rate Moving Systems FR Moving Systems Ltd. Flatrate Moving Systems Flat Rate Moving & Storage
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