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Meathead Movers

Mover · Fresno, CA · reviewed since 2016

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%88+48Reliability 24%83+20.1Value 14%74+10.5Replies to reviews 7%76+5.4Craft & service penalty90−1Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.83SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#305 of 391 moversPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 22%
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,241 Google reviews · 24 photos
92%five-star reviews
4.91★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
1.8%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.
82%reviews answered by the owner
$1.7ktypical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Meathead Movers at a glance

Google reviewers rate Meathead Movers 4.8 out of 5 based on 1241 reviews, noting the owner replies to 82 percent of feedback. Customers frequently praise the crew for punctuality, efficiency, professionalism, and careful handling of belongings during local and long-distance relocations. However, recurring criticisms in lower-rated reviews highlight significant discrepancies between initial quotes and final bills, along with complaints regarding high minimum fees and occasional damage to property.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,241 reviews (92% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 1,241 Google reviews (1,004 with written comments, 38 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 82% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 31, 2026.
  • Service: Mover serving Fresno, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 3, 2026.

Score profile vs other movers

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: momentum and craft & service; weakest: value.

Satisfaction88Reliability83Craft & service90Value74Momentum100Replies to reviews76Satisfaction: 88 (median 93)Reliability: 83 (median 91)Craft & service: 90 (median 94)Value: 74 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 76 (median 79)
Meathead MoversMovers 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.Meathead Movers: 88/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
88
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.Meathead Movers: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.A
83
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.Meathead Movers: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
90
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.Meathead Movers: 74/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
74
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.Meathead Movers: 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.Meathead Movers: 76/100 on this factor. Category median: 79.B
76

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Star ratings

1,241 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars1,14792%
  • 4 stars423%
  • 3 stars81%
  • 2 stars101%
  • 1 star343%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 1,004 written reviews

  • Praise1,83495%
  • Complaints955%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price8222%
  • Reasonable25567%
  • Overpriced195%
  • Not sure226%
$1.7k+76% vs typical movers

Middle half of what 361 customers paid ($959–$3.2k) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude62532%
  • Speed & response43122%
  • Quality & results33217%
  • Would recommend29916%
  • Price & value1015%
  • Communication985%
  • Honesty & trust432%

What customers talk about

We read 1,004 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The three young gentleman were polite and respectful of me and my property.”
    “That is UNETHICAL business practice for sending unprofessional and inexperienced movers, and upcharging us extra time because they don’t know how to p…”
  • “They were extremely efficient and obviously well trained in their roles.”
    “We've moved faster with 3 men- I do not understand how 6 grown men MOVED SO SLOW.”
  • “Great moving experienced friendly personable on time highly motivated crew did a great job!”
    “This by far was the worst experience with movers we have ever had.”
  • “Really appreciate their help and would definitely recommend them.”
    “They must seriously pay for 5 stars because i would NEVER use them again, let alone recommend ANYONE I know to utilize them in the future.”
  • “They have competitive pricing and are very reliable.”
    “I wasn't given all the options available so was over charged.”
  • “Romeo and Jaden were exceptional in their communication on the day of the move.”
    “But when I filed a claim, any communication has been ignored for over a month now.”
  • “The crew represented the company extremely well and made what could have been a very difficult few of days a genuinely positive experience.”
    “I read it and it seems like meathead movers is a scam.”

People customers mention

  • Meatheads 17 reviews
  • Sam 13 reviews
  • Sal 12 reviews
  • Alex 10 reviews
  • Frank 10 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Meathead Movers for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Lisa1 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★★★★★

The three young gentleman were polite and respectful of me and my property. They were extremely efficient and obviously well trained in their roles. I will use this company again.

Paid $1–500Reasonable priceLocal moving
Danny11 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★★★★★

Great moving experienced friendly personable on time highly motivated crew did a great job!

Paid $4,500–5,000Reasonable priceLocal moving
shanamas1 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Do yourself a favor and get Meathead Movers for your next move. They are truly the best, by a mile. Consummate professionals, they are meticulous, punctual, dedicated, and upbeat, working nonstop to take the stress and misery out of moving. I’d never hire anyone else.

Paid $5,000+Reasonable priceOversized-item movingService not listed
Lydia6 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★★★★★

Meatheads movers were amazing. They wasted no time in moving furniture in and assembled everything that needed to be to be assembled. I would definitely recommend this company.

Paid $500–1,000Great priceMoving-related packing
Peter1 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 weeks ago★★★★★

We were very impressed with Meathead Movers. They picked up an antique commercial icebox from Larry and Judy Wait in Hanford and delivered it to us at Tollhouse Market & Grill. Larry and Judy were very impressed with the movers and their professionalism. I especially noticed how streamlined and efficient the whole…

Customer photo from Peter's review
Paid $1,000–1,500Reasonable priceLocal moving
WilliamLocal Guide · 218 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★★★★★

Excellent move made easy with this company. This is our fifth move using this wonderful service.

Paid $1,000–1,500Great priceLocal moving

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Local moving296$569–$1.5k
Moving-related packing97$478–$1.5k
Oversized-item moving84$228–$680
In-state moving74$805–$2.1k
Furniture assembly49$271–$1.1k
Senior moving46$556–$1.6k
Moving-related junk removal4$206–$677
Small furniture moving3$271–$834

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,241 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
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Gail Amos6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gail has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Meathead Movers are awesome! They have competitive pricing and are very reliable. I work for a growing medical office with 3 locations so far in Hanford and Visalia and they have always came through when we were in a pinch. As a business we always get several quotes and they have beat all others in our area. I would highly recommend them.

Brenna Germann6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brenna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

This was our first time using any moving company. The packing and moving team were professional, hard-working, and top-tier. However, the salesperson who quoted me the job did not provide an estimate even close to what we actually had to pay—despite us being very transparent about the items we had and the fact that our apartment was on the third floor of an apartment complex (which the salesmen assured me they had familiarity with). My husband and I had to help the movers (not because they weren’t hustling) but because they were clear that the two of them would not be able to complete this job in the timeframe the quote provided and then we would be charged in 15 minute increments. We ended up paying twice the original quote despite the movers hustling as fast as they could and my husband and I also helping. I’m posting this hoping that someone else can be better prepared for the unexpected costs that we were faced with.

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
  • Price: $3,000–3,500
  • Services: Local moving
Littlebri7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Littlebri has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great service! They did a fantastic job and it was a very smooth process!

  • Price: $2,500–3,000
  • Services: Moving-related packing, In-state moving
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you, Littlebri! We appreciate your kind words and are glad to hear that you had a smooth experience with us.

Lisa Nishimoto1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Lisa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The three young gentleman were polite and respectful of me and my property. They were extremely efficient and obviously well trained in their roles. I will use this company again.

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

Thank you, Lisa! We're glad to hear that the team made a positive impression with their politeness and efficiency. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again!

Danny OBar11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Danny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great moving experienced friendly personable on time highly motivated crew did a great job!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $4,500–5,000
  • Services: Local moving
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you, Danny! We're glad to hear you had a great moving experience with our friendly and motivated crew. Your feedback means a lot to us!

shanamas1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews shanamas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Do yourself a favor and get Meathead Movers for your next move. They are truly the best, by a mile. Consummate professionals, they are meticulous, punctual, dedicated, and upbeat, working nonstop to take the stress and misery out of moving. I’d never hire anyone else.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $5,000+
  • Services: Oversized-item moving, Service not listed
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you, Shanamas! We truly appreciate your kind words and are glad to hear that our team made your move stress-free. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

Genna Gremminger5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Genna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We had Jim as our lead mover with Meathead Movers, and he and his partner Pena were fantastic. They moved everything carefully and efficiently, super nice and respectful the whole time. Really appreciate their help and would definitely recommend them.

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you, Genna! We're glad to hear that Jim and Pena provided fantastic service and made your move a positive experience. We appreciate your recommendation!

Lydia Lopez6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lydia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Meatheads movers were amazing. They wasted no time in moving furniture in and assembled everything that needed to be to be assembled. I would definitely recommend this company.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $500–1,000
  • Services: Moving-related packing
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you, Lydia! We're so glad to hear that you had an amazing experience with Meatheads Movers. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

Ruthie Fast2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ruthie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

These guys were amazing!! Movers that are professional, efficient/quick and also patient and kind are hard to find. Moving is so stressful but they somehow made my family feel calm and relaxed throughout the move. I recommend!

  • Services: Local moving
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you, Ruthie! We're so glad to hear that our team made your moving experience calm and stress-free. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

Mark Hudson3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mark has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The guys were fast and professional. I will definitely use them again. Thanks

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $1–500
  • Services: Local moving, Oversized-item moving
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you, Mark! We're glad to hear you had a positive experience with our team. We look forward to serving you again!

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