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Yard Birds Moving

Mover · Cottonwood Heights, UT · 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%96+52.4Reliability 24%99+24Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.97SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#73 of 342 moversPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 79%
5.0 ★★★★★ 187 Google reviews · 24 photos
98%five-star reviews
4.96★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%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.
69%reviews answered by the owner
$166typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Yard Birds Moving at a glance

Google reviewers rate Yard Birds Moving five stars based on 187 reviews, highlighting punctuality, efficient junk removal, and transparent pricing for services like furniture transport and debris hauling. Customers frequently note the team's professionalism and quick response times. However, lower-rated feedback indicates that communication regarding appointment reminders can be inconsistent, and some clients reported damage to personal property during the moving process.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 187 reviews (98% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 187 Google reviews (181 with written comments, 3 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 69% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: August 15, 2026.
  • Service: Mover serving Cottonwood Heights, Utah.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 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: value and momentum; weakest: satisfaction.

Satisfaction96Reliability99Craft & service99Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 96 (median 93)Reliability: 99 (median 91)Craft & service: 99 (median 94)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 77)
Yard Birds MovingMovers 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.Yard Birds Moving: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
96
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.Yard Birds Moving: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.A
99
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.Yard Birds Moving: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
99
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.Yard Birds Moving: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.Yard Birds Moving: 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.Yard Birds Moving: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 77.A
100

Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.

Star ratings

187 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars18498%
  • 4 stars11%
  • 3 stars21%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 181 written reviews

  • Praise41599%
  • Complaints31%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price2870%
  • Reasonable1128%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure13%
$166-83% vs typical movers

Middle half of what 28 customers paid ($51–$411) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Speed & response11628%
  • Staff & attitude8821%
  • Would recommend6616%
  • Quality & results5714%
  • Price & value5212%
  • Communication205%
  • Honesty & trust195%

What customers talk about

We read 181 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “They came on time and really were great moving our furniture!”
  • “We were so impressed with the professionalism of this moving company!”
  • “I will recommend them to everyone I know to help move them!”
    “Can't recommend them more.”
  • “We had a LOT of stuff, a lot of heavy things at that, and they got the job done way quicker than I could have even imagined!”
  • “I had a bunch of junk that I had accumulated as well as bags of donations for DI and they came and hauled it off fast for a good price.”
  • “Communication was clear throughout the process, and the move was completed efficiently and without issues.”
  • “Honestly one of the best experiences I have had working with movers/junk removal.”

People customers mention

  • Mike 9 reviews
  • Yardbirds 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Yard Birds Moving for 4 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Laura5 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★★★★★

Great company and service. Was able to pick up remodeling junk within a few days. No issues!

Paid $1–500Reasonable priceService not listed
KathyLocal Guide · 16 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★★★★★

We were so impressed with the professionalism of this moving company! They came on time and really were great moving our furniture! We love the dump service, too! They took the heavy things we didn’t want to take with us! They were so upbeat and easy to talk too! After loading the truck, they traveled from Eagle…

Paid $1,500–2,000Great priceInterstate movingMoving-related junk removal
Alexis11 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★★★★★

Mike and his team were fantastic! We were so grateful for the help and they were kind, efficient, straightforward with pricing and went the extra mile. Would absolutely recommend!

Paid $1–500Great priceMoving-related junk removal
JennyLocal Guide · 11 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 movers were amazing. If the review was just about the movers it would be a million stars. The overall experience with the company was eh. I had to call to get a reminder about my appointment because I couldn’t remember the time they were set to arrive and hadn’t heard anything since making the appointment. Then…

Paid $500–1,000
Riley7 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★★★★★

Yard Birds was awesome. They came within 30 minutes of my initial call and were done incredibly fast. Affordable and extremely easy to work with. Saved their contact to use again.

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceMoving-related junk removal
BrockLocal 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Absolutely awesome! Professional and efficient service! Easy communication! I can’t say enough good things about Yard Birds!!

Paid $1–200Great priceMoving-related junk removal

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 187 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Laura S5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Laura has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great company and service. Was able to pick up remodeling junk within a few days. No issues!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $1–500
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thanks so much for having us. We appreciate you.

Michael Hibbert5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They did an awesome job and charged a fair price. Thank you Yard Birds!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Moving-related junk removal
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thanks for having us We appreciate it.

Kathy HelmandollarLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kathy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We were so impressed with the professionalism of this moving company! They came on time and really were great moving our furniture! We love the dump service, too! They took the heavy things we didn’t want to take with us! They were so upbeat and easy to talk too! After loading the truck, they traveled from Eagle Mountain to Park City and met us on time! They laid plastic down and were very careful placing everything. After they were done, they helped my husband move some very heavy items out of our U-Haul. I will recommend them to everyone I know to help move them!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $1,500–2,000
  • Services: Interstate moving, Moving-related junk removal
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thanks for having us Kathy and Brett we appreciate you. Enjoy the new place.

Alexis Page11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alexis has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Mike and his team were fantastic! We were so grateful for the help and they were kind, efficient, straightforward with pricing and went the extra mile. Would absolutely recommend!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $1–500
  • Services: Moving-related junk removal
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you so much for having us enjoy your new place. We appreciate you

Chemaine BowlbyLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chemaine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Unfortunately, we had to get our refrigerator removed because it fell over in the wind storm and they were super fast and efficient. Super nice will use again. Great customer service.

Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thanks for having us We appreciate it.

Joel Hopkins11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

These guys are awesome. I had a bunch of junk that I had accumulated as well as bags of donations for DI and they came and hauled it off fast for a good price. They even swept the floor afterward.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Moving-related junk removal
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thanks so much . We appreciate you.

Jenny KLocal Guide · 11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jenny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The movers were amazing. If the review was just about the movers it would be a million stars. The overall experience with the company was eh. I had to call to get a reminder about my appointment because I couldn’t remember the time they were set to arrive and hadn’t heard anything since making the appointment. Then when the final bill came he told me that they were here for an additional 3 hours and I confirmed the time they left and he was like “ oh okay so 3.5 hours and then changed the invoice” lol like okay I guess I pay for lunch and the time the spent packing up. 😂 Finally, I emailed a few weeks ago asking if they subcontract and got no response. Well the amazing movers who showed up were wearing another companies branding so I guess they do subcontract 🙄 overall movers were amazing. Company was eh.

  • Price: $500–1,000
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Jenny Yard Birds and Big Boys work together. We work same jobs sites my apologies. I called to confirm hours. I didn't get an answer. When the movers finished I I could answer. I was on the road and my house had fire traffic police and fire engines. I am happy to refund the 30 min.

Brian Peterson8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They did incredible!!! Thank you!!!

Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thanks so much for having us Brian We appreciate it. Enjoy your new place.

Riley Mauch7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Riley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Yard Birds was awesome. They came within 30 minutes of my initial call and were done incredibly fast. Affordable and extremely easy to work with. Saved their contact to use again.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $1–200
  • Services: Moving-related junk removal
Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Thank you so much for having us Riley We appreciate it.

Joshua LucheriniLocal Guide · 25 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joshua has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I hired Yard Birds to remove some construction debris from my driveway following a remodel. They did a great job. They showed up right on time and removed everything I needed and even swept the driveway. The price was reasonable as well. I recommend this company.

Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Joshua thanks a lot for having us by We appreciate you

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