Analyzing 8,053,1138.1M ReviewsFor 22,83722.8K Experts
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 211,646 Google reviews of 342 top-rated movers nationwide; 10 of them in Cottonwood Heights, UT. Updated November 3, 2026.
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Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of movers).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Yard Birds MovingCottonwood Heights, UT | A 97How 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. | AAAAAA | 4.97 | $166 |
| 2 |  All Smiles MovingCottonwood Heights, UT | A 93How 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%94+51.3Reliability 24%89+21.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.94 | $522 |
| 3 |  STOR-N-LOCK Self StorageCottonwood Heights, UT | A 92How 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%92+58.4Reliability 28%90+25.4Replies to reviews 8%100+8.2Experts Score= 92Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––AA | 4.90 | — |
| 4 |  Extra Space StorageCottonwood Heights, UT | A 91How 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%92+58.4Reliability 28%88+24.8Replies to reviews 8%95+7.8Experts Score= 91Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––AA | 4.85 | — |
| 5 |  US Storage CentersCottonwood Heights, UT | A 89How 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%89+56.5Reliability 28%87+24.6Replies to reviews 8%98+8.1Experts Score= 89Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––AA | 4.89 | — |
| 6 |  College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving DraperCottonwood Heights, UT | A 81How 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%82+44.7Reliability 24%71+17.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Momentum penalty77−2.3Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAABA | 4.86 | $502 |
| 7 |  Moving ConnectionsCottonwood Heights, UT | A 81How 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%89+48.5Reliability 24%78+18.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%15+1.1Craft & service penalty88−1.2Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAF | 4.89 | $985 |
| 8 |  Kellogg MoversCottonwood Heights, UT | A 80How 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%88+48Reliability 24%75+18.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%38+2.7Craft & service penalty72−2.8Experts Score= 80Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABBAAD | 4.85 | $693 |
| 9 |  Arrow Moving & StorageCottonwood Heights, UT | B 77How 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%80+43.6Reliability 24%74+17.9Value 14%85+12Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty60−4Experts Score= 77Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABBAAA | 4.77 | — |
| 10 |  Big Boy MoversCottonwood Heights, UT | B 71How 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%79+43.1Reliability 24%73+17.7Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%18+1.3Craft & service penalty49−5.1Experts Score= 71Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBCAAF | 4.76 | $415 |
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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| Local moving | $569 | $907 | $1.5k | 99% |
| In-state moving | $805 | $1.3k | $2.1k | 99% |
| Oversized-item moving | $228 | $415 | $677 | 99% |
| Moving-related packing | $432 | $805 | $1.5k | 99% |
| Furniture assembly | $285 | $693 | $1.0k | 99% |
| Small furniture moving | $271 | $522 | $858 | 99% |
| Senior moving | $529 | $907 | $1.6k | 99% |
| Furniture disassembly | $566 | $907 | $1.3k | 99% |
| Interstate moving | $1.6k | $2.8k | $4.9k | 98% |
| Moving-related storage | $285 | $611 | $958 | 97% |
| Moving-related junk removal | $196 | $351 | $656 | 98% |
| Business & corporate-related moving | $454 | $834 | $1.5k | 99% |
How the 10 movers we rated in Cottonwood Heights, UT compare, and what customers praise most.
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
Average stars per company.
Share of Google review highlights.
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.
Reliability (24%) — How 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.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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 10 best-rated movers in Cottonwood Heights, UT average 4.9★ on Google across 5,455 reviews. Yard Birds Moving has the top rating (5.0★), and Big Boy Movers has the most reviews (1,375). Updated November 2, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (5,455 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“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…” — Google review
“Customer service is top notch and the facility is clean and easy to access. Great short term option, but would not recommend for long term storage as the prices increase frequently.” — Google review
“I was very pleased with how professional and prompt my 2 movers were I will continue to give referrals for this moving company ALL SMILES IS AWESOME” — Google review
“Amazing experience. Much more convenient than any storage unit space I’ve used before. Great staff, easy access, and a secure feel all around. Mark’s a legend!” — Google review
“We loved our experience with Moving Connections from start to finish. Oscar and Isaac were kind and fast, and it was clear that Bill genuinely cares about his employees. You can see it in the culture he has built,…” — Google review
“Celso and Benjamin were polite and professional. We had two locations for our furniture to go to. They confirmed what items and locations and got everything delivered to the right place. They were very careful when…” — Google review
“It was great. I came right at closing and he was extremely helpful and helped carry in my boxes. Hayes took really good care of me. Much appreciated. It’s great to have someone who cares and is willing to go the…” — Google review
“I’ve worked with a lot of moving companies through the years. Hands down Kellogg movers is the best by far. Fast friendly and professional. I highly recommend.” — Google review
“Ryan, Dray, Jonah, and Walker did an exceptional job helping us move! They were very organized and efficient. I’ve never hired professional movers before, but it was so worth it. They were great to work with, I’d…” — Google review
“First time using a moving company, this time as part of a military move. Sergio and Jesse were fantastic and took great care to pack everything carefully while also avoiding any damage to my interior fixtures walls…” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for mover listings in and around Cottonwood Heights, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Yard Birds Moving has the highest Google rating on our Cottonwood Heights list: 5.0 out of 5 from 187 reviews (as of November 2, 2026).
Big Boy Movers has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 1,375, with a 4.8★ average.
Only open Cottonwood Heights-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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Analyzing 8,053,1138.1M ReviewsFor 22,83722.8K Experts