Flat Bid Moving’s two owners have a combined 20+ years of experience in the moving industry. They started out as movers and packers. By working personally with hundreds of clients, they learned exactly what families, businesses, and employees need during a stressful moving experience. You can trust Flat Bid Moving to pack, move, and unpack your belongings with ease. These California movers offer furniture protection, expert crating, onsite storage, offsite storage, floor protection, and more. You can sit back, relax, and let Flat Bid Moving’s dedicated specialists help you prepare for your hassle-free move anywhere in California. Flat Bid supports ASYMCA, which has been strengthening San Diego military families since 1920.
Flat Bid Moving
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The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.About Flat Bid Moving
Additional Cities Served: Chula Vista, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, National City, La MesaShow More >
Moving Services
- Full Packing Services
- Full Unpacking Services
- Expert Crating
- Onsite Storage
- Offsite Storage
- Local moves
- Commercial moves
- Assembly of furniture
- Residential moves
California Moving License
Active
Last Checked: 12/06/24USDOT Interstate LicenseIf 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.
If 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.Not Authorized
for Interstate Moves
Last Checked: 01/09/25*Note: this license information has not been manually verified. Please confirm all license information at https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/CompanySnapshot.aspx
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Summarized Review of Flat Bid 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
9.01/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Flat Bid Moving is highly acclaimed for its exceptional service, professionalism, and efficiency, with customers frequently endorsing the company and expressing high levels of satisfaction despite some reports of damage and rushed packing.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“these guys give a fair bid and meet it”
“service was great during packing but not unpacking”
“the packing felt rushed”
2. Punctuality
9.61/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Flat Bid Moving consistently excels in arriving on time, often early, demonstrating their reliability and organizational efficiency for every appointment.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“had a tight time frame and they made it”
“On time”
“arrived on time”
3. Affordability
9.08/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Flat Bid Moving is predominantly praised for its outstanding value, with numerous reviews emphasizing excellent, unbeatable prices, very reasonable quotes, and a satisfying lack of hidden fees, despite a singular mention of disappointment regarding the cost.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“prices were excellent”
“disappointed with the amount of money spent”
“saving money compared to original quote”
4. Communication
8.33/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Flat Bid Moving generally excels with most customers praising their responsiveness and the quality of interactions, though a few have reported issues with unresponsiveness or neglect.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Carlos is a great communicator”
“Carlos, the owner, blew me off”
“confirmed date well”
5. Stick to Prices
8.33/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Flat Bid Moving overwhelmingly receives praise for honoring their estimates, with most customers appreciating their transparent, fair, and consistent pricing, despite a few complaints about additional charges.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“give a fair bid and meet it”
“demand for a 20% tip on a "Flat Bid"”
“gave an on-target estimate”
6. Speed
9.51/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Flat Bid Moving consistently receives praise for their quick, efficient service, showcasing their ability to handle moves rapidly, although there was a minor concern with bins being dumped unceremoniously.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they got it done even with extra work”
“Described as fast”
“worked really hard, didn't dilly dally”
7. Friendliness
9.34/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Flat Bid Moving overwhelmingly receives praise for their pleasant, friendly, and professional interactions, despite rare exceptions of dissatisfaction.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“just great - can not recommend them highly enough”
“the guys were pleasant”
“Crews were nice and friendly”
8. Will Hire Again
8.82/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Flat Bid Moving demonstrates overwhelmingly positive feedback indicating that most customers would enthusiastically hire their services again, despite a few negative experiences.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“can not recommend them highly enough”
“I would not hire them again after this experience”
“would not recommend them”
9. Professionalism
9.07/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Flat Bid Moving consistently displays outstanding professionalism, with the vast majority of feedback highlighting the crew's exceptional service, respectful and hardworking attitude, despite occasional critiques suggesting room for improvement in specific aspects.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Carlos is fair and professional, implying good crew's conduct”
“professional during packing but not during unpacking”
“showed professionalism”
10. Conflict Handling
4.68/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Flat Bid Moving demonstrates a mixed but ultimately fair approach, with several instances of prompt reimbursements and considerate service counterbalanced by significant complaints about unresponsiveness and inadequate solutions to customer issues.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Carlos did not resolve the issue with the missing item”
“Bad taste in mouth due to necessary follow-up”
“didn't take ownership or apologize for negative experience”
11. Precision & Care
8.56/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Flat Bid Moving generally receives high praise for their meticulousness and care, with the majority of clients reporting that their belongings were moved without damage, despite a few reports of carelessness leading to damaged items.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they moved my stuff without incident”
“shoes damaged, a vase was broken”
“nothing was broken”
Customer Insights
Local Move Duration: 5 hours from 5 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Carlos | Carlos was a great communicator, fair and professional |
| Carlos,Keith,Tiko,Jesus | Carlos was responsive and professional, crew was amazing |
| Carlos, Tiko | main guy Tiko helps each time, highly reliable |
| Carlos | Carlos assembled a team and took all the stress away |
| Carlos Diaz, Tiko, Carlos | Carlos Diaz was helpful, Tiko and Carlos were great to work with |
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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