Ernie's Van & Storage - Sowell Relocation Group

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About Ernie's Van & Storage - Sowell Relocation Group

Ernie's Van & Storage has been serving Northern California and Western Nevada since 1935, earning a reputation as one of the most trusted moving companies in the region. Based in Grass Valley, the family-owned company also has locations in Rocklin and Reno. Ernie's offers a comprehensive range of services, including residential moving, corporate relocation, and warehousing and storage solutions. The company prides itself on its ability to safely and efficiently transport valuables, whether the move is just a few blocks or over 200 miles away. Additionally, Ernie's Van & Storage is part of the Atlas Van Lines network. If you are considering making a move in or around the area, you might want to explore a list of the experienced movers serving Oroville, CA to find the service that suits your needs best.

Moving Services

  • Local moving
  • Longdistance moving
  • International moving
  • Commercial moving
  • Office and industrial moving
  • Fine art transportation and storage
  • Electronics transportation
  • Trade show exhibit transportation
  • Store fixture transportation
  • Climatecontrolled storage

Nevada Moving License

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Last Checked: 12/06/24

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Summarized Review of Ernie's Van & Storage - Sowell Relocation Group

We've analyzed the customer reviews to provide a summarized snapshot. Imagine the challenge of sifting through and reading every single review a moving company has ever received. Could you spot the fake reviews? Could you formulate a well-rounded analyses, or would you be left relying on a gut feeling?

Our rigorous evaluation process addresses this by meticulously vetting each moving company based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience:

1. Quality

8.36/10

Nationwide Average: 8.44/10

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Ernie's Van & Storage - Sowell Relocation Group is generally perceived as excellent by most reviewers, with frequent mention of great service, efficient and professional staff, albeit a few customers experienced significant dissatisfaction.

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Fabulous service today from Ernie's

service was beyond excellent

did a terrible job with our move

2. Punctuality

7.95/10

Nationwide Average: 8.07/10

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Ernie's Van & Storage - Sowell Relocation Group generally receives high praise for being on time, with most reviews noting promptness and timely arrivals, though a few instances of being late or not showing up as scheduled have been mentioned.

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they were prompt

On time

moves were completed on time

3. Affordability

7.02/10

Nationwide Average: 7.69/10

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Ernie's Van & Storage - Sowell Relocation Group receives mixed feedback, with numerous customers finding their pricing very reasonable and even lower than other movers, while a few others report being charged more than initial estimates, indicating potential concerns over unexpected costs.

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price was reasonable

charged us above the estimate

charged me above the estimate provided

4. Communication

6.63/10

Nationwide Average: 7.53/10

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Ernie's Van & Storage - Sowell Relocation Group receives mixed reviews, with several customers praising the responsiveness, helpfulness, and excellent customer service, while a notable number of others report significant issues with management communication, including unreturned calls and perceived rudeness.

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Michael was receptive and courteous

management will not return calls

management team will not return my calls

5. Stick to Prices

6.13/10

Nationwide Average: 5.99/10

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Ernie's Van & Storage - Sowell Relocation Group receives mixed feedback, as some customers report being charged over their estimates while others praise the company for accurate estimates, not exceeding budgets, and occasional undercharging.

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charged us above the estimate

charged me above the estimate provided

charged less than the estimated cost

6. Speed

8.32/10

Nationwide Average: 8.58/10

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Ernie's Van & Storage - Sowell Relocation Group is generally praised for being efficient and fast, although there are a couple of instances where customers felt the moving process took longer than necessary.

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They were efficient

they were efficient

very little time to move

7. Friendliness

9.07/10

Nationwide Average: 8.91/10

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Ernie's Van & Storage - Sowell Relocation Group generally receives high praise for their great attitudes, courtesy, and professionalism, though there have been isolated reports of rudeness.

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Great attitudes and senses of humor

Gabe was friendly, sensitive and efficient

the movers were so polite and helpful

8. Will Hire Again

7.78/10

Nationwide Average: 8.18/10

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Ernie's Van & Storage - Sowell Relocation Group seems to have a generally high likelihood of repeat business, despite a few strongly negative outliers who express a clear refusal to use the company's services again.

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Will absolutely call them next time

I'd go with them again

fantastic job made me stress free

9. Professionalism

7.86/10

Nationwide Average: 8.31/10

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Ernie's Van & Storage - Sowell Relocation Group predominantly receives praise for their skilled and professional team, though a few reviews highlight incidents of unprofessionalism and poor customer service.

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Great attitudes and work ethic

everyone was fantastic

did a terrible job, unprofessional handling items

10. Conflict Handling

4.39/10

Nationwide Average: 4.07/10

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Ernie's Van & Storage - Sowell Relocation Group shows a polarized performance, with several instances of them avoiding responsibility and demonstrating poor follow-up contrasted with commendable actions where they went above and beyond to correct issues and compensate for damages.

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trying to avoid accountability

trying to say they are not responsible for lost boxes

went above and beyond in setting up and hanging items

11. Precision & Care

7.64/10

Nationwide Average: 8.01/10

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Ernie's Van & Storage - Sowell Relocation Group has received mixed feedback, with numerous customers experiencing excellent care and protection of their belongings, punctuated by some significant instances of damage and reported loss.

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They were efficient and careful

didn't break or nick a single item

damaged most of our furniture and a lot of glassware

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Great Crew Members

ErnieFabulous service and efficient work
Michael, Gabe, Big Jim, Jimmie, Codieall were praised for excellent service
Sowellspecial attention to important belongings and efficient work
Ramontook apart and reassembled bunk beds
JeremieJeremie was praised for his careful handling and direction.
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How do we review a moving company?

Imagine the challenge of sifting through and reading every single review a moving company has ever received. Could you spot the fake reviews? Could you formulate a well-rounded analyses, or would you be left relying on a gut feeling?

Our rigorous evaluation process addresses this by meticulously vetting each moving company based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience:

  • 1. Quality

    Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

  • 2. Punctuality

    Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?

  • 3. Affordability

    1 = extremely expensive, 10 = extremely affordable

  • 4. Communication

    Was the office staff quick to respond to questions prior to moving day? Did the moving crew notify you on the day of move regarding any changes to the original schedule? If there were any issues to resolve after moving day, was an office manager quick to respond and address problems encountered?

  • 5. Stick to Prices

    Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?

  • 6. Speed

    Did the movers seem to take their precious time in an attempt to increase the overall cost of the move? Remember, moving is HARD work and some breaks should be expected!

  • 7. Friendliness

    Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?

  • 8. Will Hire Again

    How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.

  • 9. Professionalism

    Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?

  • 10. Conflict Handling

    Accidents can and will likely happen at some point on moving day. How a moving company responds to these accidents can say a lot about the company.

  • 11. Precision & Care

    Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?

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Contact Ernie's Van & Storage - Sowell Relocation Group

Location
185 Spring Hill Dr, Grass Valley, CA, 95945
Phone
(530) 273-7836
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