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JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Encinitas and Oceanside

Waste management service · Vista, CA · reviewed since 2019

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 55%99+54Reliability 24%100+24.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 99Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.99SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#45 of 110 junk removal servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 60%
5.0 ★★★★★ 315 Google reviews · 24 photos
99%five-star reviews
4.99★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.
98%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review
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JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Encinitas and Oceanside at a glance

Google reviewers rate JDog Junk Removal & Hauling five stars based on 315 reviews, noting the owner responds to 98% of feedback. Customers consistently highlight punctuality, efficient next-day scheduling, and careful handling of items like furniture and decks. Recurring themes include friendly, professional communication, competitive pricing, and quick responsiveness to last-minute requests. The provided excerpts contain no low-star reviews or specific criticisms, indicating a uniformly positive experience with the waste management services.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 315 reviews (99% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 313 Google reviews (260 with written comments, 17 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 98% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 26, 2026.
  • Service: Junk Removal serving Vista, California.

Data from Google, last updated October 28, 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: reliability and craft & service; weakest: satisfaction.

Satisfaction99Reliability100Craft & service100Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 99 (median 98)Reliability: 100 (median 98)Craft & service: 100 (median 100)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 92)
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.JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Encinitas and Oceanside: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
99
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.JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Encinitas and Oceanside: 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.JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Encinitas and Oceanside: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.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.JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Encinitas and Oceanside: 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.JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Encinitas and Oceanside: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.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.JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Encinitas and Oceanside: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
100

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Star ratings

313 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars31099%
  • 4 stars31%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 260 written reviews

  • Praise580100%
  • Complaints00%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price4952%
  • Reasonable4346%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure22%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Speed & response16228%
  • Staff & attitude14024%
  • Would recommend10819%
  • Quality & results6611%
  • Price & value539%
  • Communication275%
  • Honesty & trust244%

What customers talk about

We read 260 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “JDog Junk Haulers arrived on time and removed my old furniture carefully.”
  • “Very impressive and Professional extremely helpful and understanding of my needs !”
  • “I highly recommend this company for your junk removal needs!”
  • “They did a great job, had fantastic communication - would definitely recommend!”
  • “Quick response, great service, good and friendly communication from every field person, and fair pricing.”
  • “Strong & super cool crew, huge truck, great communication, and awesome pricing.”
  • “These guys are really dependable and careful about how they handle furniture and other fragile items.”

People customers mention

  • Ryan 21 reviews
  • Seamus 12 reviews
  • Sam 7 reviews
  • Diego 6 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Encinitas and Oceanside for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

A1 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. · 2 days ago★★★★★

Very impressive and Professional extremely helpful and understanding of my needs !!

Great priceHouse & garage cleanouts
Linda5 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 weeks ago★★★★★

JDog Junk Haulers arrived on time and removed my old furniture carefully. The price was very reasonable. I highly recommend this company for your junk removal needs!

Great priceFurniture removal
Elizabeth5 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 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Communication was easy. Guys showed up on time and the junk is gone. Like magic. Fair price. Very happy with this service.

MelissaLocal Guide · 45 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Ryan and JDog were great to work with! I needed a last minute pick up and they were quick to respond. They did a great job, had fantastic communication - would definitely recommend!

Not sureHouse & garage cleanoutsMattress removal & disposal
Jaimee4 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 month ago★★★★★

We were able to schedule pickup for the next day. They were professional, friendly and very efficient.

Tom4 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 month ago★★★★★

The guys were super fast, efficient and friendly. They'll be the first group I call for the next job.

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
House & garage cleanouts42—
Junk removal39—
Furniture removal28—
Mattress removal & disposal19—
Appliance removal & disposal14—
Trash removal & disposal9—
Construction debris removal9—
Electronic waste removal & disposal5—

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 315 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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

Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
Team members customers mention
Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
A J1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews A has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very impressive and Professional extremely helpful and understanding of my needs !!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: House & garage cleanouts
Linda Field5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Linda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

JDog Junk Haulers arrived on time and removed my old furniture carefully. The price was very reasonable. I highly recommend this company for your junk removal needs!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Furniture removal
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you for choosing JDog Linda!

Cynthia Taylor7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cynthia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great guys! Always courteous, prompt, and accommodating.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: House & garage cleanouts
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you for choosing JDog Cynthia!

Elizabeth Silverman5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Elizabeth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Communication was easy. Guys showed up on time and the junk is gone. Like magic. Fair price. Very happy with this service.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thanks so much for the awesome review! Our team is thrilled you had a smooth, fair, and speedy experience.

Melissa McClureLocal Guide · 45 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Melissa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Ryan and JDog were great to work with! I needed a last minute pick up and they were quick to respond. They did a great job, had fantastic communication - would definitely recommend!

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Services: House & garage cleanouts, Mattress removal & disposal
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thanks for choosing JDog Melissa!

Jaimee Armstrong4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jaimee has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We were able to schedule pickup for the next day. They were professional, friendly and very efficient.

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you for choosing Jdog Jaimee!

Tom Coll4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tom has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The guys were super fast, efficient and friendly. They'll be the first group I call for the next job.

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thanks for choosing JDog Tom!

William Berger7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews William has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The best in the business! Punctual, professional, friendly, etc etc! My go to guys for life now!

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thanks for choosing JDog Will!

Kaitlyn Rostomily8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kaitlyn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

These guys are the best!!!! Strong & super cool crew, huge truck, great communication, and awesome pricing. #1 choice for all junk removal!!!! Gotta hire them!!!!

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thanks for choosing JDog Kaitlyn!

Elliot Powers8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Elliot has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

These guys are really dependable and careful about how they handle furniture and other fragile items. Highly recommend J-Dog!!

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thanks for choosing JDog Elliot!

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