Montclair Movers
The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.Additional Cities Served: Clifton, Trenton, East Orange, New Brunswick, Plainfield, MontclairShow More >
New Jersey Moving License
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Last Checked: 01/27/22If 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: 01/10/25*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 Montclair Movers
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
Montclair Movers experiences vary widely, with some customers praising their super quality work and smooth experience, while many others criticize the company for being unprofessional, underprepared, and delivering very poor service.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“great experience with the moving service”
“fantastic job from start to finish”
“made my move so easy”
2. Punctuality
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Montclair Movers generally meets expectations with instances of perfect timing and notable delays.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they showed up late”
“they were prompt”
“showed up and started immediately”
3. Affordability
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Montclair Movers have received mixed reviews, with some customers finding their prices reasonable while others experienced higher than expected charges.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“ended up paying $500 MORE than estimate”
“price was affordable”
“reasonably priced”
4. Communication
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Montclair Movers has mixed feedback with praises for seamless conversations and updates from some staff, while others faced issues with ineffective communication and disregarded estimates.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“office staff are friendly and thorough”
“owner's estimate meant nothing”
“responsive, accommodating, flexible and communicative”
5. Stick to Prices
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Montclair Movers has received mixed reviews, with some customers praising the company for waiving additional fees and honoring initial quotes, while many others reported significant discrepancies and charges beyond the agreed prices.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“estimate does not include travel, gas, any supplies”
“raised the price”
“Price was as discussed with no surprises”
6. Speed
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Montclair Movers received mixed feedback, with some customers praising their quickness while others criticized slow service and inefficiency.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“worked fast but carefully”
“move was fast”
“quick service implies speediness”
7. Friendliness
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Montclair Movers generally receives praise for their team's attitude and cohesiveness, though there are occasional reports of negative experiences and unfriendly behavior.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“movers are friendly”
“very professional”
“the movers were very nice”
8. Will Hire Again
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Montclair Movers has received mixed feedback, with a few highly satisfied customers amidst numerous others expressing strong dissatisfaction and a clear reluctance to use their services again.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“I recommend them to anyone”
“would definitely recommend using them”
“would definitely recommend this company”
9. Professionalism
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Montclair Movers receives mixed reviews, with some customers praising their courteous and perfect handling of tasks, while others criticize the crew for their attitudes and unprofessional conduct.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“very professional”
“fantastic job from start to finish”
“crew was professional”
10. Conflict Handling
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Montclair Movers has demonstrated minimal effort and lack of genuine compassion in resolving customer grievances.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“owner never followed up on concerns”
“did nothing to settle the damages”
“Eli apologized but did not provide the promised gift card”
11. Precision & Care
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Montclair Movers have provided a mixed experience, with some customers praising their thorough protection of belongings while others report significant damage to their items and property.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“really took care of my stuff”
“workers were very careless with my things”
“take care of your furniture”
Customer Insights
Local Move Duration: 5 hours from 3 reviews
Great Crew Members
| James,Carlos,Marcos | did a fantastic job from start to finish |
| Elijah | very detailed, professional, knowledgeable |
| Eli | Eli and crew praised for no damages and friendly service |
| Elijah,Roy | great job moving our items |
| Robert, Mitch, Jose | very professional & hard working |
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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