Based in Minneapolis, Ruth Movers Inc. has been locally owned and operated since 1960. This company provides residential, commercial, specialty, storage, and packing relocation services to the Minneapolis metro area. Its highly-trained professional movers are equipped with modern packing materials that make transporting even your most fragile items safe and efficient. Commercial generators, safes, and other heavy or oversized commercial items are also covered by Ruth Movers' flexible relocation services. Whether you prefer a full-service or do-it-yourself moving experience, this company has options to suit your preferences and make your move as smooth as possible.
Ruth Movers Inc.

About Ruth Movers Inc.
Additional Cities Served: St. Paul, Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, Maple Grove, St. Cloud, BlaineShow More >
Moving Services
- Local moving
- Long-distance moving
- Small apartment moving
- Furniture moving
- Piano moving
- Pool table moving
- Appliance moving
- Last-minute moving
- Hourly moving
- Packing services
Minnesota Moving License
Canceled
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Summarized Review of Ruth Movers Inc.
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
Ruth Movers Inc. receives mixed feedback with several customers reporting outstanding, professional, and efficient services while a significant portion express dissatisfaction citing poor quality, untruthfulness about costs, and unprofessional handling of items.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“great work by movers”
“hard working and on time”
“they are the best”
2. Punctuality
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Ruth Movers Inc. has received mixed feedback indicating inconsistencies, with some customers experiencing timely service while others report significant delays or no-shows.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they were on time”
“Did not show up as confirmed.”
“delayed and no communication for rescheduling”
3. Affordability
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Ruth Movers Inc. receives mixed feedback, with some customers finding them reasonably priced and competitive, while others feel overcharged or that the final costs were unjustifiably high.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“cost was very reasonable”
“more expensive than a competitor”
“incurred additional expenses with no service provided”
4. Communication
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Ruth Movers Inc. generally struggles with returning calls, emails, and overall poor customer service, despite a few instances of positive interactions.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“No response to emails, calls, social media.”
“Listened to our needs and delivered”
“left multiple messages without a response”
5. Stick to Prices
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Ruth Movers Inc. frequently fails to adhere to their initial estimates, often charging customers more than expected with several instances of prices significantly exceeding initial quotes and unauthorized billing.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“there were no hidden fees”
“did not stick to the agreement”
“not charged extra for new delivery date”
6. Speed
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Ruth Movers Inc. receives mixed reviews with some customers praising their quick service while others criticize them for being slow and not meeting time expectations.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“movers were efficient”
“Fast and efficient move”
“moved out and in quickly”
7. Friendliness
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Ruth Movers Inc. consistently receives high praise for their courteous, professional, and notably friendly staff, as evidenced by multiple reviews highlighting the pleasant nature of their movers.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“experience was pleasant”
“movers were helpful”
“the movers were friendly”
8. Will Hire Again
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Ruth Movers Inc. receives varied feedback, with some customers expressing high satisfaction and intent to rehire, while a significant number express dissatisfaction and a firm unwillingness to use their services again.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“would hire again because they are hard working and punctual”
“would hire again”
“would not hire again due to poor service”
9. Professionalism
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Ruth Movers Inc. generally receives praise for the professionalism of their movers, though there are notable instances of dissatisfaction related to unprofessional behaviors and failure to acknowledge mistakes.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“experience was professional”
“Completely unprofessional behavior.”
“the movers were professional”
10. Conflict Handling
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Ruth Movers Inc. demonstrates a highly inconsistent approach, with some customers praising their efforts to ensure satisfaction while many others report a lack of care and unresponsiveness to issues.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“no attempt to rectify the situation was made”
“stand behind their service”
“don't care about making things right”
11. Precision & Care
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Ruth Movers Inc. has mixed reviews, with instances of careful handling and attention to detail contrasted by reports of significant damage and mishandling.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“no damage to items”
“piano came back in the same condition it left in”
“took very good care with my vintage desk”
Customer Insights
Local Move Duration: 2.75 hours from 4 reviews
Great Crew Members
Cory,John | extremely efficient and friendly |
John,Mike | John and Mike were very professional and pleasant |
John,Cory,Tay | careful with all my items |
John,Nate | handled my grand piano professionally |
John,Nate | took very good care with my vintage desk |
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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