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California Loyal Movers 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 59%95+55.8Reliability 26%89+23.2Value 15%93+14.2Experts Score= 93Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.93SCORE

California Loyal Movers

Palo Alto, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #165Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 391 movers · 5.0★ from 106 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: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.

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.California Loyal Movers is better than 95% of movers.A
95
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.California Loyal Movers 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.California Loyal Movers is better than —% of movers.–
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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.California Loyal Movers is better than 93% of movers.A
93
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.California Loyal Movers 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.California Loyal Movers is better than —% of movers.–
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Reviews for your job

Customers hired California Loyal Movers for 8 kinds of job.

California Loyal Movers for oversized-item moving

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.8
★ 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.$2,000+
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$228–$680
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 79/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Oversized-item moving”: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.#151 / 246
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 8 Google reviews tagged “Oversized-item moving”

CharlesLocal Guide · 24 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. · Edited 2 months ago★★★★★

This is my 3rd move in five years with California Loyal Movers. Marco and team always go above and beyond with packing and unpacking artwork, kitchen items, and furniture. Everything arrives and is reassembled in perfect condition. For both local moves and in-state moves California Loyal movers is the best premium choice in the Bay Area.

Reasonable priceLocal movingOversized-item movingFurniture disassembly
Kate2 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★★★★★

My husband and I have used California Loyal Movers five times, most recently yesterday to move our son, and they have been consistently excellent! They arrived, as always, within the window they gave us, and quickly moved through each step. While we were only charged for two workers, Marco, the owner, sent three…

Paid $500–1,000Great priceSmall furniture movingOversized-item movingIn-state moving
Hannah1 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Marco and his team have moved me four times in five years and I've moved more than 20 times since graduating from college. I can confidently say that California Loyal Movers are the best in the business. They are prompt, efficient, and careful. I have used them for a full pack, move, unpack service and I'm never…

Paid $2,000+Great priceLocal movingMoving-related packingOversized-item moving
Scott8 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Marco’s team moved a big, heavy armoire and a large bronze sculpture for us. They were quick, careful, and easy to work with. Marco was a great communicator. We would definitely use California Loyal Movers again.

Oversized-item moving
Pay3 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. · a year ago★★★★★

They moved quickly and efficiently. Very friendly and perfectly on time!

Paid $1,000–1,200Great priceSmall furniture movingLocal movingMoving-related packing
Mingzhu8 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. · a year ago★★★★★

It was the 2nd time choosing California Loyal Movers. The crews were punctual, hardworking, protecting thr furnitures and the fragile items very well. The 3 crews were streamlining moving process in an efficient way. Highly recommend the service.

Paid $1,200–1,400Reasonable priceLocal movingMoving-related packingOversized-item moving
Luz4 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. · Edited a year ago★★★★★

This team is superb, honestly no need to do anymore quotes or research. The whole process from calling, meeting and booking was effortless. They moved my family of four from a two story three bath home of 15 years in RECORD time, all while being professional, efficient, reliable, safe and extremely kind. They did…

Moving-related packingOversized-item movingFurniture disassembly
Alifia3 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $1,600–1,800Reasonable priceLocal movingMoving-related packingOversized-item moving

Price

$1.6k+71% 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 38%Reasonable 55%Overpriced 3%Not sure 3%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Local moving14$569–$1.5k
Furniture disassembly9$556–$1.2k
Oversized-item moving8$228–$680
Furniture assembly8$271–$1.1k
Moving-related packing7$478–$1.5k
In-state moving5$805–$2.1k
Small furniture moving4$271–$834
Moving-related junk removal3$206–$677

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