Garbage collection service · Vista, CA · reviewed since 2020
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 55%98+53.5Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 98Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.98SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#59 of 110 junk removal servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 47%
5.0★★★★★399 Google reviews · 24 photos
99%five-star reviews
4.96★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.7%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 The Hauler Junk Removal 5/5 based on 399 reviews, with the owner responding to 90% of feedback. Customers frequently cite punctuality, efficient handling of large items, fair pricing, and clear communication as key benefits of the service. One low-star review criticized the company for removing fewer loads than initially discussed and finding the cost for a single load excessive.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 399 reviews (99% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 399 Google reviews (346 with written comments, 13 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 90% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 28, 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: craft & service and value; weakest: reliability.
The Hauler Junk RemovalJunk 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.The Hauler Junk Removal: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
98
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.The Hauler Junk Removal: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
96
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.The Hauler Junk Removal: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.The Hauler Junk Removal: 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.The Hauler Junk Removal: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.The Hauler Junk Removal: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
100
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Star ratings
399 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars39699%
4 stars10%
3 stars00%
2 stars10%
1 star10%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 346 written reviews
99%praise
Praise82499%
Complaints51%
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 price2752%
Reasonable2548%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Speed & response23428%
Staff & attitude15018%
Price & value14918%
Would recommend13316%
Quality & results9712%
Communication445%
Honesty & trust223%
What customers talk about
We read 346 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Easy and quick to schedule, good and efficient work and great attitude.”
“He was extremely responsive, quick to schedule, efficient, and professional.”
“Nick was very communicative and his price to remove my love seat was extremely reasonable.”
“Nick did such a great job and I would highly recommend him to everyone.”
“Could not recommend them more.”
“Amazing service - very professional - and really friendly.”
“Easy to communicate with- showed up on time and was very helpful.”
“Nick and his wife moved so fast, were prompt, clean, and reliable and went the extra mile to make sure my move was stress free-”
People customers mention
Nick83 reviews
Nicks3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired The Hauler Junk Removal for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
CChristineLocal Guide · 21 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. · Edited 3 hours ago★★★★★
Nick is a good man & he gets the job done! He has all the equipment necessary to lift the big items & get it into his truck. Nick is also very kind!
Reasonable priceHouse & garage cleanouts
DDylan8 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★★★★★
Nick did a great job! Easy and quick to schedule, good and efficient work and great attitude. Will definitely use again in future!
KKevin9 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Booked next day service with them and they arrived right on time at the front end of the window I selected. Reasonable priced and local. I’d much rather use an independent local business that a larger chain. Will definitely use again in the future.
Reasonable priceHouse & garage cleanouts
TTracy6 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 month ago★★★★★
Nick did such a great job and I would highly recommend him to everyone. He was extremely responsive, quick to schedule, efficient, and professional. I could not have asked for an easier or better experience. Will definitely use his services again if needed!
RRoxanne7 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 month ago★★★★★
Nick was very communicative and his price to remove my love seat was extremely reasonable. He got it done in no time. Great energy, professional and friendly at the same time! Will definitely use his services again.
Great priceFurniture removal
GGeorgette3 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 month ago★★★★★
Excellent service! They were here within 30 minutes of calling. I forgot that I had used this company before several years ago for a very successful full garage clean up. Nick, the owner, is professional, fair in his pricing and can handle whatever you need done. I highly recommend them. They hauled away bedroom…
Nick is a good man & he gets the job done! He has all the equipment necessary to lift the big items & get it into his truck. Nick is also very kind!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: House & garage cleanouts
Response from the owner · a day ago
Thank you, Christine, for the review! We’re glad we could help with your house and garage clean out and handle the larger items. We appreciate your recommendation!
Nick
760-331-3289
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Dylan Kebow8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Dylan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Thank you, Dylan, We truly appreciate your business and are glad we could make scheduling easy and provide fast, efficient, and professional service. At The Hauler Junk Removal, we take pride in providing reliable junk removal, appliance removal and disposal, furniture removal, and bulk trash pickup throughout North County San Diego. As a locally owned and operated business, we’re committed to honest, upfront pricing, friendly service, and responsible recycling and donation whenever possible. Thanks again for choosing us, and we look forward to helping you with your future junk removal needs!
— Nick & The Hauler Junk Removal
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Kevin Granse9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kevin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Booked next day service with them and they arrived right on time at the front end of the window I selected. Reasonable priced and local. I’d much rather use an independent local business that a larger chain. Will definitely use again in the future.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: House & garage cleanouts
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Thank you so much, Kevin, for the great 5-star review! We truly appreciate you choosing The Hauler Junk Removal for your house and garage cleanouts. We’re proud to be a locally owned and operated independent business, and we work hard to provide reliable next-day service, on-time arrivals, reasonable pricing, and a hassle-free experience. Thank you for supporting a local business—we truly appreciate it! We look forward to helping you again in the future.
— Nick
The Hauler Junk Removal
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Tracy D6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tracy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Nick did such a great job and I would highly recommend him to everyone. He was extremely responsive, quick to schedule, efficient, and professional. I could not have asked for an easier or better experience. Will definitely use his services again if needed!
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you so much, Tracy, for the review! We truly appreciate your business . We’re happy we could make your junk removal experience easy from start to finish. At The Hauler Junk Removal, we pride ourselves on being responsive, professional, efficient, and easy to work with. Whether you need bedbug furniture removal, furniture removal, junk pickup, house cleanouts, garage cleanouts, or general trash removal in San Diego and North county Del Mar, Carlsbad , Encinitas, Oceanside
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Patty Mann2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Patty has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Super fast, super efficient. Easy to work with highly recommend.
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you so much! We truly appreciate your support and are glad you had a fast, efficient, and hassle-free experience with The Hauler Junk Removal. We take pride in providing reliable, professional, and affordable junk removal services throughout San Diego County. Thanks for the recommendation, and we look forward to helping you again!
Thanks again,
Nick & The Hauler Junk Removal Team
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Roxanne Maldonado7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Roxanne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Nick was very communicative and his price to remove my love seat was extremely reasonable. He got it done in no time. Great energy, professional and friendly at the same time! Will definitely use his services again.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Furniture removal
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you so much, Roxanne, for the review! It was a pleasure helping you with your loveseat removal. We’re glad you were happy with our communication, reasonable pricing, and friendly, professional service. At The Hauler Junk Removal, we take pride in making furniture removal quick, easy, and affordable. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to helping you again in the future!
Thanks again,
Nick & The Hauler Junk Removal Team
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Tracy Irvine2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tracy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Excellent service! They were here within 30 minutes of calling. I forgot that I had used this company before several years ago for a very successful full garage clean up. Nick, the owner, is professional, fair in his pricing and can handle whatever you need done. I highly recommend them. They hauled away bedroom furniture, mattress, lots of boxes, an old wheelbarrow, tons of boxes, empty planters etc.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: House & garage cleanouts
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you so much, Georgette, for your wonderful review and for choosing The Hauler Junk Removal again! It means a lot to know you remembered us from your previous garage cleanout and trusted us to help once more.
We’re glad we could provide fast, professional service and fair pricing for your furniture removal, mattress pickup, boxes, planters, and other unwanted items. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to helping with any future junk removal, house cleanouts, garage cleanouts, and bulky item removal needs!
Thanks again for your continued support!
— Nick & The Hauler Junk Removal Team
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Caleb Bennett2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Caleb has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
They were so unbelievably easy to work with. We were in the middle of planning a wedding with a million different things to stress about and the breath of fresh air nick provided by just being easy to work with. Could not recommend them more. Amazing company
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Trash removal & disposal
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you so much, Caleb, for taking the time to leave such an amazing review! We know planning a wedding comes with plenty of stress, so it truly means a lot to hear that we could make the trash removal and disposal process easy and worry-free.
At The Hauler Junk Removal, we always strive to provide friendly service, fair pricing, and a hassle-free experience. We sincerely appreciate your recommendation and are grateful you chose us during such a busy and exciting time in your life.
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding, and thank you again for choosing us!
— Nick & The Hauler Junk Removal Team
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Flora2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Flora has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
They were quick, efficient and cost effective. Highly recommend this company for any junk removal. I had a large sectional couch and they were in and out. Definitely a happy customer!
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you so much, Flora, for the wonderful review! We truly appreciate you choosing The Hauler Junk Removal for your sectional couch removal. We're glad our team was able to provide quick, efficient, and cost-effective service and get the job done without taking up too much of your time.
Thank you for the recommendation and for trusting us with your junk removal needs! We’re thrilled to have another happy customer and look forward to helping you again whenever you need furniture removal, couch removal, or junk hauling services.
Thanks again, Flora!
— Nick & The Hauler Junk Removal Team
