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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
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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
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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.Meathead Movers is better than 78% of movers.B
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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
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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.Meathead Movers is better than 68% of movers.B
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Customers hired Meathead Movers for 8 kinds of job.

Meathead Movers for moving-related packing

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.49
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.63
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.$454–$1.7k
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 62/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Moving-related packing”: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.#135 / 140
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.93%

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Bruce6 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 days ago★

Lack of internal communications hampers Meathead Movers. Meathead has several functional components. The estimater comes out first. We told him we wanted to move everything, except things we told him about and marked (things in our rental that weren't ours). We wanted to move a lot of plants – their literature says…

Paid $5,000+Reasonable priceVehicle transportMoving-related packing
Rebecca2 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 week ago★

UPDATE 10/22/2026: NEARLY $7,000 FOR AN UNFINISHED MOVE. OVER 100 PAGES OF DOCUMENTATION. STILL NO RESOLUTION. If you’re considering hiring Meathead Movers, I strongly encourage you to read this before signing anything. I hired this company because I had used them previously and trusted them. That trust turned out…

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Paid $5,000+OverpricedLocal movingMoving-related packing
Connor2 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★★★★★

Caden and Dustin both did excellent jobs leading crews to pack our home, load multiple trucks, move, and unload our home over 2 days. I am so impressed by their hard work, fast pace, quality home protection, and their kindness throughout the process. Everyone on the team was so helpful, had great attitudes, and they…

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Paid $5,000+Reasonable priceLocal movingMoving-related packing
Slay2kei9 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★★★★★

Awesome company made my move easy. They packed most of my stuff and handled them with care. Highly recommend and will definitely do business again in the future.

Paid $1,500–2,000Reasonable priceLocal movingMoving-related packing
Rosanne6 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 weeks ago★★★★★

As always, the best people and service. Thank you Meathead. You guys made a quick, stressful unforeseen move after just having moved already, seamless and worry free! You guys took great care of both places!

Paid $2,000–2,500Reasonable priceLocal movingMoving-related packing
LindaLocal Guide · 38 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★★★★★

This company and their team are the best! Due to an unexpected hospitalization, I had to do the pack out of my home "remote control". Armed with a written list from me, phone calls, texts and with the help of a couple of video walkthroughs, the team was able to pack the contents of my home in less than a day and get…

Paid $1,500–2,000Reasonable priceMoving-related packing
BrianLocal 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 month ago★★

If you can't bother reading through this, I wouldn't recommend their services. Many broken items (our total bill with them was somewhere around 24k including storage) Meathead movers moved our belongings in a few days ago. The staff that we interacted with were respectful and worked efficiently, but since unpacking…

Paid $5,000+OverpricedMoving-related packingMoving-related storageIn-state moving
WilliamLocal Guide · 20 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're using PODS for moving, since our stuff will need to be in storage for awhile. We wanted experienced packers and good labor to properly pad and load our POD. Two of my friends had complaints with two loading companies recommended by PODS. Since Meathead Movers did a great job on our local move many years ago,…

Reasonable priceMoving-related packing
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
Talha1 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 months ago★★★★★

Movers were quick and fast. Also extremely helpful and nice!

Paid $1,500–2,000Reasonable priceVehicle transportLocal movingMoving-related packing
Patty1 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 months ago★★★★★

The two packers did a wonderful job of preparing our possessions for transport. Everything was safe and sound

Paid $500–1,000Reasonable priceMoving-related packing
Jared6 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★★★

Very expensive when compared with the averages of what online tells me about moving costs. $5700 for a local move is pretty excessive (and I had discounts included, so it would have been more)…Unfortunately I had surgery, so I had no option. Pros and cons. You certainly get what you pay for, but you can find cheaper…

Paid $5,000+OverpricedLocal movingMoving-related packingMoving-related storage
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
Denna2 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★★★★★

The friendly team of three made moving a pleasant experience and they were knowledgeable and professional.

Paid $2,000–2,500Reasonable priceLocal movingMoving-related packingMoving-related storage
Art9 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★★★★★

They were efficient and very careful and did everything in the time they told me. The estimation process was very good and their communication was prefect. Plus, each crew was very friendly and I enjoyed having them around. He was fantastic with quote and coordination

Paid $2,000+Great priceLocal movingMoving-related packing
TheFinal1 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

So I have used Meathead movers 3 times over the years and I have never had anything but a good experience. The process is quick and efficient. They are always on time and maximize their work to keep the costs down. Are accurate in their estimates. Moving guys are courteous and respectful. Great people to help you move.

Senior movingLocal movingMoving-related packing
Lisa2 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 4 months ago★★★★★

Team of Dillon, Owen & Ryan were punctual & pleasant. Excellent job.. very conscientious & careful, and courteous.

Paid $1,400–1,600Great priceMoving-related packingMoving-related storage
Liz10 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've had Meathead move me, and my daughter during college, a total of 4 times, utilizing their packing service, and their storage facility, and they have been outstanding every time. The guys have all been hard working, professional, polite and friendly, and I've taken pics of my crews every time cuz they were so…

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceLocal movingMoving-related packingMoving-related storage
Emily8 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★★★★★

Moving is the pits, but Meathead makes it bearable. Worth the cost!

Paid $600–800Reasonable priceMoving-related packing
Mikael2 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★★★★★

Meathead Movers are very professional and can absolutely be depended on for moving needs. I've used them three times now and the crew is always efficient. I always recommend them. I worked with Mark on a complex move and he understood the assignment well while paying attention to critical details. The move was executed flawlessly!

Reasonable priceLocal movingMoving-related packing

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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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