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Dakota Moving and Junk Removal

Mover · Fargo, ND · reviewed since 2026

How 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%100+58.7Reliability 26%100+26.1Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not 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.100SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#27 of 135 junk removal servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 81%
5.0 ★★★★★ 258 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
100%reviews answered by the owner
$241typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Dakota Moving and Junk Removal at a glance

Google reviewers rate Dakota Moving and Junk Removal five stars based on 258 reviews, with the owner responding to every comment. Customers frequently cite punctuality, efficient handling of heavy items, and fair pricing for both residential moves and junk removal. Recurring themes include professional communication, careful treatment of property, and the ability to accommodate short-notice requests. The provided excerpts contain no low-star reviews or common criticisms, highlighting consistent satisfaction with the service quality.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 258 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 258 Google reviews (230 with written comments, 5 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 1, 2026.
  • Service: Junk Removal serving Fargo, North Dakota.

Data from Google, last updated November 3, 2026.

Score profile vs other junk removal services

Score per factor (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: satisfaction and reliability; weakest: momentum.

Satisfaction100Reliability100Craft & service–Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 100 (median 98)Reliability: 100 (median 98)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
This companyJunk Removal Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
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.Dakota Moving and Junk Removal: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
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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.Dakota Moving and Junk Removal: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
100
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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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.Dakota Moving and Junk Removal: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.Dakota Moving and Junk Removal: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 89.–
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Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.

Star ratings

258 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars257100%
  • 4 stars10%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 230 written reviews

  • Praise47799%
  • Complaints31%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price3959%
  • Reasonable2639%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure12%
$241-32% vs typical junk removal services

Middle half of what 57 customers paid ($85–$621) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude13328%
  • Would recommend9921%
  • Speed & response9720%
  • Quality & results6413%
  • Price & value429%
  • Communication347%
  • Honesty & trust112%

What customers talk about

We read 230 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “They were friendly, personable, and professional throughout the move.”
  • “I highly recommend their services to anyone moving to a new house or apartment.”
  • “"DMJR" was available on short notice, arrived promptly, was able to make a difficult removal while I was away "closing", and left me in "good shape!”
  • “I had an excellent experience with Dakota Moving and Junk Removal during my move to a new apartment.”
    “…above and beyond, are very particular on moving so that nothing gets damaged or scratched, very impressed with this company…”
  • “He was super kind to work with and showed a great deal of professionalism.”
  • “They were considerate and respectful of our things and kept me updated on everything.”
  • “Worked with them for one of my companies and they were fast, efficient and reliable”

People customers mention

  • Gama 6 reviews
  • Keaton 6 reviews
  • Movers 4 reviews
  • Luke 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent priced reviews

Seraiah1 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 week ago★★★★★

Called the same day and we got the job done! Wonderful service for such a short notice move.

Paid $500–1,000Reasonable price
Gita2 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 week ago★★★★★

I had an excellent experience with Dakota Moving and Junk Removal during my move to a new apartment. Gama and his colleague provided outstanding customer service. They were friendly, personable, and professional throughout the move. I highly recommend their services to anyone moving to a new house or apartment.…

Paid $1–500Reasonable price
terresa1 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 week ago★★★★★

Gama helped me out when in a crunch. He and coworker were very respectful of property being moved. He was super kind to work with and showed a great deal of professionalism. 100% would use them again and 100% recommend them to anyone needing assistance with moving!! Thank you so much again Gama and company!!!

Paid $1–500Great price
Virginia3 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 week ago★★★★★

Wow, amazing job! Gama and his helper were wonderful! Very friendly, great price.

Paid $1–500Great price
SteveLocal Guide · 10 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 week ago★★★★★

"DMJR" was available on short notice, arrived promptly, was able to make a difficult removal while I was away "closing", and left me in "good shape!" Thanks, DMJR!!

Paid $1–500Reasonable price
KatherineLocal Guide · 28 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Gamma provided excellent service as well as his helper. They made great time loading and unloading many boxes and furniture. Both movers were professional and pleasant. I highly recommend *****

Paid $500–1,000Great price

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 258 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Team members customers mention
Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
kaden huber8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews kaden has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Amazing, professional and convenient!!

Response from the owner · 8 hours ago

Kaden, thank you so much! We're glad the crew made things easy for you and stayed professional the whole way. We appreciate you taking the time to leave five stars!

Michael Hammond1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Moved everything to our new house. Handled everything with care and unloaded where we asked. Great service.

Response from the owner · 2 days ago

Michael, congrats on the new house, and thank you for the kind words! Putting each item right where you want it saves a lot of hassle after a move, so we're glad the crew got that right and handled your things with care. Wishing you lots of good times in the new place!

Ethan Kirkey1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Ethan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very big help with my move! They work fast and well!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $1–500
Response from the owner · 2 days ago

Ethan, thank you! We're really glad the crew was a big help with your move. Fast and careful is exactly how we like to work. Best of luck settling in!

Julie Nudell-Pierce3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Julie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great job on a short notice! Handled the items with care.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $1–500
Response from the owner · 4 days ago

Hey Julie, thank you for the five stars! Short-notice jobs can be stressful, so we're really glad the crew could make it work and handle your items with care. We appreciate you!

Jenise Jensen1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Jenise has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Dakota Moving and Junk Removal are such hard workers and went above and beyond my expectations! Definitely recommend!

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 2 days ago

Jenise, this made our day! The crew really does work hard, and hearing that they went beyond what you expected means a lot. Thank you for recommending us!

Seraiah Longoria1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Seraiah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Called the same day and we got the job done! Wonderful service for such a short notice move.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $500–1,000
Response from the owner · 6 days ago

Hey Seraiah — love hearing we could jump on a same-day call and still get your short-notice move done right. Thanks so much for the kind words and the five stars!

Gita Wani2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gita has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I had an excellent experience with Dakota Moving and Junk Removal during my move to a new apartment. Gama and his colleague provided outstanding customer service. They were friendly, personable, and professional throughout the move. I highly recommend their services to anyone moving to a new house or apartment. Thank you, Gama and team, for a job well done.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $1–500
Response from the owner · 2 days ago

Gita, thank you for such a kind review! Gama will be really happy to hear he and his teammate came across as friendly, personable, and professional. We hope you're settling in nicely at the new apartment!

terresa schulenberg1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews terresa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Gama helped me out when in a crunch. He and coworker were very respectful of property being moved. He was super kind to work with and showed a great deal of professionalism. 100% would use them again and 100% recommend them to anyone needing assistance with moving!! Thank you so much again Gama and company!!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $1–500
Response from the owner · 8 hours ago

Terresa, thank you so much! Gama will be thrilled to hear how kind and professional he came across, and that he and his coworker treated your things with respect. We're glad we could help when you were in a crunch, and we'd love to help again anytime!

Virginia Krsushaar3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Virginia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Wow, amazing job! Gama and his helper were wonderful! Very friendly, great price.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $1–500
Steve JohnsonLocal Guide · 10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Steve has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

"DMJR" was available on short notice, arrived promptly, was able to make a difficult removal while I was away "closing", and left me in "good shape!" Thanks, DMJR!!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $1–500
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thanks Steve! Short notice, a tricky removal and you away at closing, glad DMJR left you in good shape.

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