Walter's Transfer & Moving, based in Los Angeles, California, has been serving local and nationwide customers since 1944. The company provides tailored home and office moving services, which includes planning the move, packing, unpacking, protection of furniture, disassembly and reassembly, and crating. Walter's Transfer also specializes in moving pianos, fine art, and antiques. They offer long-term storage services with comprehensive inventory lists, insurance coverage options, and the flexibility for customers to alter their storage space as their requirements change. The company prides itself on offering competitive pricing and flexibility with scheduling, operating 24/7 including nights, weekends and holidays without additional charges.
Walter's Transfer & Moving
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Additional Cities Served: Hawthorne, Lynwood, Culver City, Cudahy, La Canada Flintridge, Sierra Madre
Moving Services
- Local & long distance moving
- Packing services
- Storage services
- Piano moving
- Fine art moving
- Antiques moving
- Building protection
- Crating and uncrating
- Longterm storage
- Inventory service
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Summarized Review of Walter's Transfer & Moving
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
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Walter's Transfer & Moving receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional service, professionalism, and efficiency, though there are a few dissatisfied comments regarding efficiency, overcharging, and lost or damaged items.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Highly recommended this company”
“amazing service”
“they WERE HORRIBLE”
2. Punctuality
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Walter's Transfer & Moving demonstrates a strong commitment to being on time, with the majority of reviews praising their timeliness and promptness, despite a few instances of significant delays or oversights.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“incredibly honest with tracking the time”
“took two days for a one bedroom apartment move”
“completed the job earlier than estimated”
3. Affordability
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Walter's Transfer & Moving is largely viewed as offering competitive, reasonable, and often lower-than-expected pricing, making it a cost-effective choice for many, despite a few concerns about overcharging and deceitful practices.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“charged for labor, supplies, and unjust overnight fee”
“Cost effective relocation”
“charged for labor, supplies, and overnight fee”
4. Communication
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Walter's Transfer & Moving generally receives high praise for its responsiveness and good customer service, despite a few reports of miscommunication and issues with follow-up.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“most courteous group”
“they lie over and over”
“top-notch customer service”
5. Stick to Prices
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Walter's Transfer & Moving generally maintains a high level of integrity and transparency, as evidenced by numerous accounts of adhering to initial estimates and not introducing hidden charges, despite a few discrepancies noted by some customers.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“price increased unexpectedly with added overnight fee”
“ended up paying much more than expected”
“estimate was right on the money”
6. Speed
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Walter's Transfer & Moving generally receives praise for their efficiency and ability to complete moves quickly, despite a few reports of slower than expected service.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“efficiency sets them apart from the rest”
“completed job in less time than estimated”
“purposefully slowed down to increase billable hours”
7. Friendliness
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Walter's Transfer & Moving overwhelmingly receives praise for their staff's courteous, professional, and above-and-beyond approach, despite a couple of negative experiences.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“courteous and kind”
“the lead mover was a complete jerk”
“staff go above and beyond”
8. Will Hire Again
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Walter's Transfer & Moving overwhelmingly receives positive feedback, with a vast majority of customers expressing a high likelihood of rehiring and recommending the company, despite a few dissatisfied voices.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Highly recommended this company”
“would hire again”
“would call them again if needed”
9. Professionalism
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Walter's Transfer & Moving overwhelmingly receives high praise, showcasing that the team is largely viewed as professional, organized, and courteous, despite a few criticisms on professionalism from a minority of clients.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“efficient and kind, no mention of unprofessional behavior”
“lead mover was a complete jerk”
“Their professionalism sets them apart”
10. Conflict Handling
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Walter's Transfer & Moving demonstrates a polarized performance, showing instances of exceptional service and dedication to solving problems, but also facing criticism for lack of accountability and unresolved issues.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“did not attempt to rectify the situation satisfactorily”
“did not take accountability or rectify issues”
“Went above and beyond packing and moving an additional bulky item”
11. Precision & Care
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Walter's Transfer & Moving generally receives high praise for their meticulous attention and professionalism, although there have been a few instances of significant issues reported by customers.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“lost a huge painting and had a horrible experience”
“handled our furniture with great care”
“handle your belongings with the utmost care”
Customer Insights
Cost: $ 2447.00 from 4 reviews
Local Move Duration: 5.5 hours from 15 reviews
Interstate Move Duration: 2 days from 6 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Walter | Walter worked hard and was mentioned positively |
| Mike | Mike helped make the move smooth and stress-free |
| Mike | Mike and his team were so helpful |
| Walter,Davis | Both provided awesome service |
| Mike | Mike was very pleasant |
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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