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Meathead 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 55%86+46.9Reliability 24%81+19.6Value 14%78+11Replies to reviews 7%68+4.8Craft & service penalty74−2.6Experts Score= 80Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.80SCORE

Meathead Movers

San Luis Obispo, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #179Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 218 movers · 4.8★ from 1,248 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: replies to reviews.

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 is better than 86% of movers.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.Meathead Movers is better than 81% of movers.A
81
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.Meathead Movers is better than 74% of movers.B
74
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 is better than 78% of movers.B
78
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.Meathead 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.Meathead Movers is better than 68% of movers.B
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Reviews for your job

Customers hired Meathead Movers for 8 kinds of job.

Meathead Movers for interstate moving

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.13
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.62
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.$1.9k–$4.9k
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 61/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Interstate 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.#81 / 89
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.85%

All 13 Google reviews tagged “Interstate moving”

Jenny2 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 month ago★

I encouraged my mother to hire Meathead Movers for her move from Atascadero, CA to Kuna, ID because I trusted their reputation. The quotes were higher than other companies, but I told her she was paying for peace of mind. Unfortunately, this was far from any peace. From the beginning, we questioned the estimator's…

OverpricedSenior movingInterstate movingLocal moving
Scott2 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 months ago★★★★★

On time for move. Worked carefully. Great job.

Paid $2,500–3,000Reasonable priceVehicle transportInterstate movingMoving-related packing
Lonnie3 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★★★★★

They are so very nice and polite. They are fast, efficient and so helpful. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone! Emerson was so great to work with, so helpful and polite. The entire move was so easy and he did a great job coordinating for me!

Paid $5,000+Reasonable priceInterstate movingMoving-related packing
RebeccaLocal Guide · 18 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. · 4 months ago★★★★

I chose Meathead Movers to support local business, the personal service, and their white glove pack and delivery.

Paid $5,000+OverpricedInterstate moving
BlakeLocal Guide · 21 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 5 months ago★★★★★

I've used Meathad movers on at least 5 local moves and a move from Sunnyvale to San Luis Obispo. They are world class in packing, moving and storing your home, garage, apartment etc... The movers are quick, crisp, and make smart decisions with your gear. I've received great customer service from packing up to…

Paid $2,000+Great priceInterstate movingLocal moving
Gill5 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Amazing. Good work and good folks

Great priceInterstate moving
Alice3 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Friendly and efficient! They were hard working.

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceInterstate moving
Lisa4 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Chris and Preston were polite, considerate, efficient and careful with my possessions. Moving is a time of great stress and they made it pleasant even in the pouring rain.

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceSenior movingInterstate moving
Larry8 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Tristan and the entire Meathead team were a real pleasure to have on our move. They displayed professionalism and great work ethic along with a willingness to make our relocation successful. We used Meathead Movers nearly a decade ago for a short move within California and were very excited by the prospect of using…

Reasonable priceInterstate moving
Dustin2 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★★★★★

Amazing customer service from Tristan Potter

Paid $2,000+Great priceInterstate moving
DLocal Guide · 12 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 were great very nice young men This was for packing only so far

Paid $2,000+Great priceInterstate moving
Edward10 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★★★★★

Stress-free in a highly stressed situation. Had to move our widowed mother on short notice with a MASSIVE amount of stuff. Meathead packed and loaded all her stuff and communicated all throughout and every day they showed up ready to work hard. They were very respectful and my mom felt comfortable every step of the way.

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceSenior movingInterstate movingMoving-related packing
DanaLocal Guide · 27 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $3,500–4,000Reasonable priceInterstate moving

Price

$1.5k+48% 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 28%Reasonable 65%Overpriced 4%Not sure 3%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Local moving228$621–$1.6k
Moving-related packing49$454–$1.7k
Senior moving49$549–$1.6k
In-state moving38$878–$2.3k
Moving-related storage19$295–$1.1k
Interstate moving13$1.9k–$4.9k
Oversized-item moving9$196–$633
Vehicle transport8$527–$1.5k

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