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Budget Movers & Storage Co logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%93+50.7Reliability 24%89+21.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%87+6.2Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.93SCORE

Budget Movers & Storage Co

Palo Alto, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #164Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 391 movers · 5.0★ from 282 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other movers (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and value; weakest: replies to reviews.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Budget Movers & Storage Co is better than 93% of movers.A
93
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Budget Movers & Storage Co is better than 89% of movers.A
89
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Budget Movers & Storage Co is better than 100% of movers.A
100
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Budget Movers & Storage Co is better than 100% of movers.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Budget Movers & Storage Co is better than 100% of movers.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Budget Movers & Storage Co is better than 87% of movers.A
87

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Customers hired Budget Movers & Storage Co for 8 kinds of job.

Budget Movers & Storage Co for moving-related packing

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.27
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$1,000–1,500
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$478–$1.5k
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 86/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Moving-related packing”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#37 / 252
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

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Nat1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 days ago★★★★★

We worked with Budget Movers twice this year and cannot say enough wonderful things about them. They went above and beyond to accommodate our tight schedule and made the entire process as seamless as possible. James was fantastic to work with—super communicative, organized, and immensely helpful as we prepped for…

Paid $3,000–3,500Great priceLocal movingMoving-related packingFurniture disassembly
MeghanLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

We used Budget Movers for a complicated move that also required storage. Andy and James were great. Good communication, good service. Recently a neighbor was terribly taken advantage of by her movers and I wish she had asked me for a recommendation first! They are reputable and solid.

Paid $1,000–1,500Reasonable priceLocal movingMoving-related packingFurniture storage
Kylie7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Wick and James were incredibly helpful and accommodating with our move that had a last minute change. We had to store half of our belongings and take the rest. We sorted as they packed and they were very patient with us!! What I really liked about Budget was that actual movers do the quoting, so they were more…

Paid $5,000+Reasonable priceLocal movingMoving-related packingFurniture storage
Mia2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

James, Wick, and George are amazing! They went above and beyond our expectations. Moving can be so stressful but not with them! They came in on time and provided A-Class service. I would recommend this company to anyone who needs to move.

Furniture assemblyOversized-item movingMoving-related packing+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
sherma2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Very professional, items well packaged and secure, came prepared large boxes and tools, great communication throughout the entire process. Would definitely recommend to anyone moving. Screaming a special “Thank You.”

Furniture assemblyLocal movingMoving-related junk removal+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
MJ1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

I highly recommend this budget friendly company. Andy and Toro were on time, very efficient, helpful and fast. They are awesome and they are priced just right. They definitely made my move a very pleasant experience. Good luck! I hope you consider supporting this business.

Local movingOversized-item movingMoving-related packing+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jessica2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

These guys are the best! Made my move stress-free and couldn’t ask for better service during the whole thing. Highly recommended!

Furniture assemblyIn-state movingLocal moving+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Jamey8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

If I could give this mover 10 stars I would. Wick and his crew did an absolutely superb job in safely moving the contents of our 4 bedroom house in northern California to southern California. I just finished unpacking 4 dish packs of my fine china and crystal (there was a LOT), and was amazed at how carefully it had…

Furniture assemblyIn-state movingMoving-related packing+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Jarred3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Really nice and a very professional crew

Moving-related storageMoving-related packing+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Laura7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Andy, Toro, and Chilly were all super nice and extremely good at their jobs. I've never seen a truck packed so efficiently. We really should have rented a bigger truck (we went with our own U-Haul), but they somehow fit all of our stuff into the one we got anyway. Highly recommend!!

Moving-related packing+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Simonne4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Great movers, they were super responsive on time and a great value. They were also gentle with the furniture and the floors. Would highly recommend for your next move!

Furniture assemblyIn-state movingLocal moving+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
MarcoLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

The crew of folks here are super professional and punctual. We had Andy, James, Wick, Toro and Jorge help us move out of a 4B house to a 3B and they went above and beyond to ensure our items we well packed and taken care for the long trip. Excellent communication from start to finish with friendly and warm attitude…

Furniture assemblyIn-state movingMoving-related packing+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
J1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

We appreciated the detailed instructions ahead of time to maximize the amount that we could load in the pod. The crew arrived on time and worked with incredible efficiency checking with us as the job progressed to make sure that all the essentials were packed. They were very courteous and helpful. So glad that they were available when we needed them.

Moving-related packing+ Professionalism
Brendan1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

We had a great experience using the Budget Movers to move from our old apartment building into our new home. They were very helpful and responsive in the time leading up to moving day, and were incredibly organized, efficient and careful during the move. They had everything at our old spot packed up and then…

In-state movingMoving-related packing+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Carrie10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Wick and his team are professional, communicative, and truly pleasant to work with. I highly recommend their services.

Local movingMoving-related storageMoving-related packing+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Terry11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Wick and his team professionally packed our furniture and treasures in record time! They were courteous and friendly. I highly recommend Budget Movers of San Carlos.

Local movingMoving-related storageMoving-related packing+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
•3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

This is the BEST moving experience we’ve ever had! The crew was exceptional, quick, clean, we couldn’t ask for anything more! Thank God we found these guys we are for sure using them every time we move! Thank you Wick & crew!!!

Local movingMoving-related storageOversized-item moving+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jake3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 years ago★★★★★

Budget Movers moved my mom and I a few months back and it was so easy working with James. I called James and he came to give me a estimate on my move and told us what we need to do to save a bit of money in the process. James, Wick, Andy and Toro are the guys to call for any of your moving needs. Thank you Budget Movers for all your help

Furniture assemblyIn-state movingLocal moving+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
BOB1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 years ago★★★★★

James, Wick, Toro and Andy moves my 2 bedroom apartment from San Francisco to San Bruno Shelter Creek condominiums where it isn’t easy to move people in to. Wick was extremely accommodating to my family and I’s needs and even came in under budget because they were very efficient and prompt. If you want a full…

Furniture assemblyIn-state movingLocal moving+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Nicholas2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 years ago★★★★★

James, Wick, Toro and Andy were absolute godsends. I dont know what we would have done without them! They provided the best, most pofessional service weve ever had. They made this the least stressful move ever! They took the utmost care with our belongings, treating them as if they were their own. I'm going to be recommending them to everyone I know.

In-state movingLocal movingOversized-item moving+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

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Price

$2.5k+157% vs typical movers

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 42%Reasonable 50%Overpriced 8%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Local moving54$569–$1.5k
Moving-related packing27$478–$1.5k
In-state moving20$805–$2.1k
Furniture assembly19$271–$1.1k
Oversized-item moving18$228–$680
Moving-related storage7$295–$986
Moving-related junk removal3$206–$677
Senior moving3$556–$1.6k

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