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We graded 9 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 36,765 Google reviews of 79 top-rated piano movers nationwide; 9 of them in Gary, IN. Updated November 12, 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 piano 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 |  LT Piano TuningGary, IN | A 99How 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 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%98+30.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––A– | 5.00 | — |
| 2 |  Immediate Movers & StorageGary, IN | A 98How 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 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; 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– | 5.00 | $2.5k |
| 3 |  GET OUT MOVERSGary, IN | A 94How 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 59%94+55.2Reliability 26%92+24Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 94Not enough data for replies to reviews; 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– | 4.92 | $415 |
| 4 |  Be Blessed MoversGary, IN | 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 59%95+55.8Reliability 26%90+23.5Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty82−1.8Experts Score= 93Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 4.93 | $1.1k |
| 5 |  Best US Moving IncGary, IN | 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 55%88+48Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%97+6.9Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAA | 4.88 | $432 |
| 6 |  Moving U BetterGary, IN | A 88How 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 59%85+49.9Reliability 26%89+23.2Value 15%98+14.9Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 88Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 4.84 | — |
| 7 |  Executive Moving ServicesGary, IN | B 68How 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%72+39.3Reliability 24%43+10.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%68+4.8Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 68Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCAAAB | 4.75 | — |
| 8 |  College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving MerrillvilleGary, IN | B 65How 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%67+36.5Reliability 24%52+12.6Value 14%93+13.2Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Momentum penalty60−4Experts Score= 65Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BC–ABA | 4.71 | $522 |
| 9 |  Two Men and a Truck MovingGary, IN | C 54How 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%62+33.8Reliability 24%43+10.4Value 14%78+11Replies to reviews 7%81+5.7Craft & service penalty45−5.5Momentum penalty88−1.2Experts Score= 54Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCCBAA | 4.62 | $945 |
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 | $529 | $858 | $1.4k | 98% |
| In-state moving | $415 | $907 | $1.8k | 99% |
| Oversized-item moving | $228 | $410 | $656 | 99% |
| Moving-related packing | $375 | $680 | $1.1k | 99% |
| Furniture assembly | $109 | $367 | $966 | 100% |
| Senior moving | $569 | $858 | $1.7k | 100% |
| Interstate moving | $2.1k | $3.2k | $4.9k | 98% |
| Moving-related storage | $243 | $415 | $807 | 99% |
| Small furniture moving | $166 | $454 | $733 | 99% |
| Business & corporate-related moving | $295 | $731 | $1.3k | 100% |
How the 9 piano movers we rated in Gary, IN 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 piano movers in Gary, IN average 4.8★ on Google across 1,246 reviews. LT Piano Tuning has the top rating (5.0★), and College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Merrillville has the most reviews (359). Updated November 10, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (1,246 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“If you want cheerful, prompt excellent service for your piano than I would highly recommend L T Piano Tuning. Leslie came out to the house the other day and did an exceptional job of tuning our piano and adusting…” — Google review
“The movers we on time (very important to me). They were professional, and worked together as a team. They were courtesy and very helpful.” — Google review
“I had Thompson move 4 pieces of furniture from my son’s garage to our new condo in about 5 minutes away. They were fabulous! Precise, professional and helpful. I am sorry I did not get this review published in a…” — Google review
“I hired Best US Moving for my three-bedroom house last month. What stood out most was how they navigated the narrow hallways in my new place without scuffing the fresh paint. The lead mover was very polite and kept…” — Google review
“Eli and David are excellent at their job. Both men we're very courteous and respectful of my items. Everything was wrapped so well that it would be hard to damage.” — Google review
“I can’t thank the crew enough for helping us for our recent move to New Buffalo. They ensured all items were wrapped up and safe for travel and worked so hard to get everything done within the quoted time frame. They…” — Google review
“My last movers canceled . I was frustrated until I found these movers by searching movers near me on google . Fantastic movers . Jermane and his crew were very polite, quick and efficient. Thanks GET OUT MOVERS .…” — Google review
“These guys were great!!! Respect and Kind. Disassembled our furniture helped us move into our new place and then put it back together. They worked for 9 hours straight ! Took great care of our things. Would recommend…” — Google review
“Two Men and a Truck provided a great moving experience! The team struck the perfect balance of professionalism and personable interaction. They worked their tails off! It was a warm, humid day, but they never…” — Google review
“We were out of state and needed unexpected labor help to transfer cargo from one truck to another and help to unload it in Chicago. Jordan, Ken & CorDarryl really came through for us in a last minute bind! Much…” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for piano mover listings in and around Gary, 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.
LT Piano Tuning has the highest Google rating on our Gary list: 5.0 out of 5 from 70 reviews (as of November 10, 2026).
College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Merrillville has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 359, with a 4.7★ average.
Only open Gary-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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