Michael the Mover is a reputable, experienced, and insured moving company based in Grand Rapids. They have been in operation for four years and provide a range of moving services including apartment, residential, commercial, and interstate moving, as well as furniture moving, labor help, unloading, loading, furniture assembly, and in-home staging. The team at Michael the Mover loves moving and is dedicated to providing efficient and affordable services. They also believe in building a strong connection with their clients, taking great care of their valuables, and going above and beyond to help with any moving-related needs.
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The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.About Michael the Mover
Moving Services
- Apartment moving
- Residential moving
- Commercial moving
- Furniture moving
- Interstate moving
- Labor Help
- Unloading
- Loading
- Furniture Assembly
- Furniture Delivery/Pickup
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Summarized Review of Michael the Mover
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
9.23/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Michael the Mover is predominantly praised for their professional, efficient, and satisfactory moving services, despite a few criticisms regarding organizational issues and delays.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“great work by movers”
“Michael was extremely friendly and professional.”
“great work by movers”
2. Punctuality
9.15/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Michael the Mover generally receives high praise for being on time and prompt, although there has been at least one instance of a delay due to unavailability.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“prompt in their arrival”
“They were timely”
“both on time”
3. Affordability
9.48/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Michael the Mover is highly praised for its exceptionally low prices, offering significant value such as military discounts and reasonable rates far cheaper than competitors.
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“For the quality of his work, he's definitely affordable.”
“his fees were EXTREMELY reasonable”
“WAY CHEAPER than other moving companies”
4. Communication
8.19/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Michael the Mover has received praise for being responsive and maintaining good communication, though a few customers experienced difficulties with getting in touch or receiving callbacks.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“responsive and easy to work with”
“could rely on Mike and his crew”
“He communicated well”
5. Stick to Prices
6.9/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Michael the Mover has a mixed reputation with some customers appreciating their alignment with initial estimates and not charging for extra time, while others have experienced issues with official quotes and discrepancies between quoted and contract prices.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“time estimate was just as quoted”
“they allotted two hours and it matched what we were thinking”
“Stuck to the quoted price”
6. Speed
9.4/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Michael the Mover generally receives high praise for working hard and fast, completing moves in impressive time, and maintaining efficiency, with only an isolated report of a move taking double the estimated time.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“They hustle during the move”
“They are fast, efficient”
“quick too”
7. Friendliness
9.57/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Michael the Mover consistently receives high praise for their super friendly attitude, optimistic and enthusiastic approach, positive interactions during moves, and being personable, helpful, and thorough.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“came with personality”
“Michael was extremely friendly and professional.”
“they are kind, respectful and very professional”
8. Will Hire Again
9/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Michael the Mover generally receives strong endorsements, with most customers expressing a high likelihood of rehiring and recommending the company, although there are a few instances of dissatisfaction regarding delays and trustworthiness.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“recommend this company and would hire again”
“would hire again”
“will never have anyone else move me.”
9. Professionalism
8.88/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Michael the Mover generally receives high praise for their neat and efficient service, though there are a few reports of unprofessionalism and disorganization.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Michael is very professional”
“very professional in their job”
“Michael was professional and took great pride in his work.”
10. Conflict Handling
4.51/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Michael the Mover has demonstrated a lack of responsiveness concerning addressing issues with billing discrepancies.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“did whatever he could to rectify the problem”
“no effort was made to rectify the situation”
“Never responded to email about the discrepancy in quote.”
11. Precision & Care
9.49/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Michael the Mover has consistently demonstrated exceptional care, ensuring that nothing was damaged or broken even when working quickly, and customers have noted that their belongings were handled with great caution and attentiveness.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“careful with my items”
“He treated all of my belongings with care.”
“careful with my items”
Customer Insights
Hourly Minimum: 2 hours from 3 reviews
Local Move Duration: 2 hours from 8 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Michael | Michael was extremely friendly, professional, and cared for my belongings. |
| Michael | Michael is very professional |
| Michael | did a great job and communicated well |
| Michael | terrific to work with, polite, punctual, flexible, professional |
| Michael | Michael was awesome and helped quickly |
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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