Waste management service · Vista, CA · reviewed since 2024
iHow 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%100+26.1Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not 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.99SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#44 of 110 junk removal servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 61%
5.0★★★★★345 Google reviews · 24 photos
99%five-star reviews
4.99★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Johan's Junk Removal and Hauling 5/5 based on 345 reviews, noting that the owner responds to all feedback. Customers frequently cite punctual arrivals, friendly and professional staff, and reasonable, upfront pricing for services like garage cleanouts and furniture hauling. Many highlight the company's quick communication and ability to accommodate tight schedules, with some noting that crews cleaned areas after removing items. No significant recurring criticisms appear in the provided excerpts.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 345 reviews (99% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 345 Google reviews (321 with written comments, 28 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 27, 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)iEach 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 value; weakest: satisfaction.
This companyJunk Removal Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 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.Johan's Junk Removal and Hauling Inc: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
99
ReliabilityiReliability · 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.Johan's Junk Removal and Hauling Inc: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
100
Craft & serviceiCraft & 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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ValueiValue · 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.Johan's Junk Removal and Hauling Inc: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumiMomentum · 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.Johan's Junk Removal and Hauling Inc: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies 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: 92.–
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Star ratings
345 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars34399%
4 stars21%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 321 written reviews
100%praise
Praise867100%
Complaints00%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price9653%
Reasonable8346%
Overpriced00%
Not sure11%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Speed & response22726%
Staff & attitude17520%
Price & value14116%
Would recommend13616%
Quality & results10812%
Communication486%
Honesty & trust324%
What customers talk about
We read 321 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“He showed up on time, gave a fair upfront price, and had everything gone in under two hours.”
“Very detailed and friendly guys as well, please request a quote from Johan if you need junk removal as you will be very satisfied.”
“i had a great experience with johans junk removal, they were very helpful and reasonably priced.”
“I would recommend their Johan’s services to anyone needing junk removal.”
“Johan junk removal did a great job on my garage clean out.”
“Communication was perfect and they arrived at the time agreed on.”
“One thing that really sets them apart is how much they genuinely care about where everything goes.”
People customers mention
Rocky5 reviews
Johans5 reviews
Eric4 reviews
Oscar4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Johan's Junk Removal and Hauling Inc for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
MMatt2 reviewsiTotal 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 day ago★★★★★
Johan junk removal did a great job on my garage clean out. Very detailed and friendly guys as well, please request a quote from Johan if you need junk removal as you will be very satisfied.
JJulian1 reviewiTotal 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 day ago★★★★★
Johan's Junk Removal and Hauling was fantastic! Johan cleared out our whole garage in Escondido, including an old couch, a broken treadmill and years of boxes. He showed up on time, gave a fair upfront price, and had everything gone in under two hours. He even swept up afterwards. If you need fast, affordable junk…
Great priceHouse & garage cleanoutsJunk removalTrash removal & disposal
DDennis1 reviewiTotal 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. · 4 days ago★★★★★
Service was great! Very satisfied with the price I paid to have all my junk removed. They even cleaned my area once they were done. Definitely use this company again.
Great priceJunk removal
DDenise6 reviewsiTotal 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 days ago★★★★
We have used Johan”s Junk Removal a few times now and each time they have been courteous and efficient.
KKathyLocal Guide · 13 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
For junk removal we highly recommend Johan's. Efficient, professional, and reasonably priced. We had Eric and Oscar do our work and they were great!
JJohn2 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
These 2 guys were awesome! Same day service, they were also fast and friendly. I highly recommend this company!! Low cost also.
Johan junk removal did a great job on my garage clean out. Very detailed and friendly guys as well, please request a quote from Johan if you need junk removal as you will be very satisfied.
Response from the owner · 4 hours ago
Thanks so much for your kind words! Our team is thrilled you loved the service and friendliness. We appreciate you recommending us!
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Julian Barak1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Julian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Johan's Junk Removal and Hauling was fantastic! Johan cleared out our whole garage in Escondido, including an old couch, a broken treadmill and years of boxes. He showed up on time, gave a fair upfront price, and had everything gone in under two hours. He even swept up afterwards. If you need fast, affordable junk removal in San Diego County, call Johan. Highly recommend!
Service was great! Very satisfied with the price I paid to have all my junk removed. They even cleaned my area once they were done. Definitely use this company again.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Junk removal
Response from the owner · 2 days ago
Thanks so much for the awesome review! Our team is thrilled you’re happy with the service and cleanup. Looking forward to helping again!
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Denise Collins6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Denise has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
This was a very good experience. They were quick, accommodating, and professional. Pricing was reasonable. I'm very pleased with the job that was done.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Yard debris removal
Response from the owner · a week ago
Thank you so much for your kind words! Our team is thrilled to hear you had a great experience.
