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Wally's Rental Center Inc

Party equipment rental service · Pittsburg, CA · reviewed since 2013

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 64%60+38.1Reliability 28%44+12.4Replies to reviews 8%6+0.5Experts Score= 51Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.51SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#36 of 38 backhoe servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 5%
4.5 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · 18 photos
76%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
10%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Wally's Rental Center Inc at a glance

Google reviewers rate Wally's Rental Center 4.5 out of 5 based on 67 reviews, highlighting fast, efficient transactions and friendly, knowledgeable staff who assist with equipment loading. Customers frequently note the well-maintained condition of tools and party items, as well as reasonable pricing for regular rentals. However, several low-star reviews cite equipment failures without adequate replacement options, unresponsive phone lines, and instances of perceived dishonesty during returns, indicating inconsistent service experiences.

  • Google rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 67 reviews (76% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 67 Google reviews (46 with written comments, 3 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 4, 2026.
  • Service: Backhoe Service serving Pittsburg, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 3, 2026.

Score profile vs other backhoe services

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 satisfaction; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction60Reliability44Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews6Satisfaction: 60 (median 75)Reliability: 44 (median 77)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 6 (median 26)
Wally's Rental Center IncBackhoe Services 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.Wally's Rental Center Inc: 60/100 on this factor. Category median: 75.B
60
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.Wally's Rental Center Inc: 44/100 on this factor. Category median: 77.C
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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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet.–
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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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet.–
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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.Wally's Rental Center Inc: 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.Wally's Rental Center Inc: 6/100 on this factor. Category median: 26.F
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Star ratings

67 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars5176%
  • 4 stars812%
  • 3 stars11%
  • 2 stars23%
  • 1 star57%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 46 written reviews

  • Praise3985%
  • Complaints715%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude2248%
  • Quality & results715%
  • Speed & response715%
  • Price & value511%
  • Communication24%
  • Would recommend24%
  • Honesty & trust12%

What customers talk about

We read 46 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Knowledgeable staff, good on-site variety, but look online for full catalog- wow.”
  • “Awesome experience, very friendly, easy to work with and extremely helpful.”
    “Terrible customer service over the phone, then I drove in to get a chain saw and the man behind the counter with a beard was not welcoming and unprofe…”
  • “Customer service was superb and transaction was efficient and quick!”
  • “Wally’s is always friendly and helpful and their stuff is reasonably priced.”
  • “I highly recommend them for your party rental needs.”

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

Recent reviews

TedLocal Guide · 691 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★★★★★

Knowledgeable staff, good on-site variety, but look online for full catalog- wow. Hand tools, power tools, selection of tracked vehicle diggers/earth movers.

Foruno4 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★★★★★

Gary and Ty are great. Simple process to rent equipment. They had it loaded well on the trailer and supplied the hitch and ball as well. Returning the equipment has been effortless as well. It is nice to have a resource like this in the neighborhood.

Felicia3 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Helpful, friendly and professional are three words to describe my experience at Wally’s Rental Center. Gary and Ty took the time to show how to use the machine and even offered to face time if I ran into any problems (wasn’t need). The equipment was in great condition. I will definitely use Wally’s Rental again.

Kendra2 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★★★★★

Awesome equipment and service! Thank you so much for the great customer service too✨👌

Rhonelle3 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★★★★★

Awesome experience, very friendly, easy to work with and extremely helpful. Explaining the equipment and helping to load (thanks Shawn!). 5 star for sure!

KevinLocal Guide · 39 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★★★★★

Heck ya! A+ service and great equipment. I had to rent an ozone air cleaner, and Gary helped me out with that. That guy knows a lot about many things. I definitely will come back for any other equipment rentals. Fantastic service, super clean equipment and very friendly and helpful staff.

Customer photo from Kevin's review

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Customer reviews

4.5 ★★★★★ 67 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Ted ChLocal Guide · 691 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ted has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Knowledgeable staff, good on-site variety, but look online for full catalog- wow. Hand tools, power tools, selection of tracked vehicle diggers/earth movers.

Foruno Nein4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Foruno has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Gary and Ty are great. Simple process to rent equipment. They had it loaded well on the trailer and supplied the hitch and ball as well. Returning the equipment has been effortless as well. It is nice to have a resource like this in the neighborhood.

Felicia M3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Felicia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Helpful, friendly and professional are three words to describe my experience at Wally’s Rental Center. Gary and Ty took the time to show how to use the machine and even offered to face time if I ran into any problems (wasn’t need). The equipment was in great condition. I will definitely use Wally’s Rental again.

Kendra S2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kendra has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Awesome equipment and service! Thank you so much for the great customer service too✨👌

Rhonelle Carmon3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rhonelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Awesome experience, very friendly, easy to work with and extremely helpful. Explaining the equipment and helping to load (thanks Shawn!). 5 star for sure!

Kevin R. KiefferLocal Guide · 39 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kevin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Heck ya! A+ service and great equipment. I had to rent an ozone air cleaner, and Gary helped me out with that. That guy knows a lot about many things. I definitely will come back for any other equipment rentals. Fantastic service, super clean equipment and very friendly and helpful staff.

Norlando SaavedraLocal Guide · 84 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Norlando has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Walleys is a great rental company, now know as JRM they got a bunch of new equipment, and the rates are not bad. The staff is knowledgeable and very customer oriented. So if your looking for a piece of equipment to rent there your go to company

Cean Harris8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cean has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Customer service was superb and transaction was efficient and quick! Shawn and Gary were very nice and took care of what I needed! Walked in store at 1pm and was out the door in ten minutes. I will be back for the rental of the big grill! Thank you fellas!

Mar RamirezLocal Guide · 68 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mar has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

These guys are awesome. I rented some chairs and tables for a party at home and I was in and out in 10 minutes or less when I picked it up on a Saturday morning.

Jason RiccaLocal Guide · 32 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jason has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Outdated listing. This isn't a party rental shop, it's for tools. They didn't answer the phone when I called so a wasted trip

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