Since 1956, Mother Lode Van & Storage has been the go-to service provider for moves to, from, or within Sacramento, CA. This full-service moving company has everything you need to make your relocation faster, easier, and safer. Its friendly, professional movers will take care of everything for you, from packing and loading to unloading and furniture assembly. Mother Lode Van & Storage caters to the local, long-distance, and international moving needs of residential and commercial clients. It is also highly experienced in senior relocations and specialty moves of pianos, computers, medical equipment, and even motorcycles. After completing moves for over 200,000 customers, Mother Lode Van & Storage has kept its claims rate at 1% – a testament to the quality of its service. Getting a quote is free and easy. Just give them a call or fill out an online form.
Mother Lode Van & Storage
The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.About Mother Lode Van & Storage
Additional Cities Served: Stockton, Elk Grove, Davis, West Sacramento, Galt, DixonShow More >
Moving Services
- Local Moves
- LongDistance Moves
- Commercial Moves
- Piano Moves
- Storage Services
- Specialty Moves
- Senior Moves
- International Moves
- Moving Tips
- Packing Services
California Moving License
Active
Last Checked: 12/06/24If you’re moving across state lines, you likely need to hire a moving company with a VALID USDOT license. This licensing information comes from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and applies to a moving company's ability to perform a long distance INTERstate move (for example: from California to Texas). If your move crosses state lines within the same commercial zone, or metropolitan area (for example: DC to Alexandria, VA), it is generally not considered an interstate move and a moving company may not need an "Active" license from FMCSA to perform this type of move. INTRAstate moves (within the same state or city) are regulated by state and local jurisdictions and licensing requirements vary according to locale.Authorized
for Interstate Moves
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Summarized Review of Mother Lode Van & Storage
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
Mother Lode Van & Storage typically provides exceptional service and professionalism, though a few customers have reported dissatisfaction with their experiences.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“had a great experience”
“great job”
“unhappy with their services on a local move”
2. Punctuality
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Mother Lode Van & Storage generally excels in being on time and meeting schedule expectations, though there have been a few instances of significant delays.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“They were on time”
“showed up when they said they would”
“Movers were on time”
3. Affordability
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Mother Lode Van & Storage generally offers competitive and reasonable prices, but there are notable concerns about transparency and final prices being higher than initially quoted.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“got the job done quickly and within budget”
“quoted a very reasonable price”
“Competitive price”
4. Communication
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Mother Lode Van & Storage has received mixed reviews, with many customers praising the staff for being helpful, knowledgeable, and maintaining constant contact, while others experienced significant communication issues, including unreturned calls and emails.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Brittany and Marco always answered questions”
“administrative personnel did a nice job following up”
“support staff members were helpful and knowledgeable”
5. Stick to Prices
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Mother Lode Van & Storage has mixed reviews with some customers praising their accuracy in quoting prices, while others have experienced unexpected charges and deviations from initial estimates.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“charged EXACTLY the estimated amount”
“price that was quoted”
“Promised refund for packing never appeared despite claims.”
6. Speed
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Mother Lode Van & Storage generally receives high praise for their efficient, fast, and safe moving services, despite a few instances of delays due to equipment issues and logistical setbacks.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“got the job done quickly”
“fast but safe and thorough”
“efficient move”
7. Friendliness
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Mother Lode Van & Storage overwhelmingly receives praise for their courteous, professional, and friendly demeanor, despite a single negative comment about personal item handling.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“commented negatively on personal items”
“friendly and helpful”
“very pleasant”
8. Will Hire Again
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Mother Lode Van & Storage has received overwhelmingly positive feedback suggesting a high likelihood of repeat business despite a minority of customers expressing severe dissatisfaction.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“will definitely reach out again for future projects”
“would not recommend this firm”
“would never use them again”
9. Professionalism
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Mother Lode Van & Storage overwhelmingly impresses with consistent testimonials applauding their professional conduct, expertise, politeness, and organized manner, despite rare criticisms regarding equipment preparedness.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“professional from the start”
“crew was very professional”
“support staff members were professional”
10. Conflict Handling
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Mother Lode Van & Storage predominantly demonstrates reluctance and inefficiency, with customers frequently reporting unaddressed issues, denied responsibilities, and inadequate resolutions, despite a sparse acknowledgment of errors.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“claims adjustor sent a ridiculous settlement check”
“refuse to compensate for mistakes”
“did not take responsibility for missing goods”
11. Precision & Care
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Mother Lode Van & Storage has mixed reviews, with numerous customers praising the meticulous care taken with their belongings, though a significant fraction reported damages and loss.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“items were broken and lost”
“Very careful with my belongings, no damage”
“everything arrived safely”
Great Crew Members
| John, Alysha | helped set up and got rid of unneeded items |
| Markus | did an awesome job |
| Nathan | Nathan received repeated mention for excellent service |
| Luis, Matt | provided 5 STAR WORK |
| Nathan,Brittany | appreciated their help during the move |
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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