Affordable Reliable Moving and Storage
Mover in Santa Ana, California
Its address is in Costa Mesa, California. It appears here because Google returns it for Santa Ana.
Google rating
4.9
Ratings counted
239
Are 1 or 2 star
2.9%Around typical
The rating breakdown
7 of the 239 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown for Affordable Reliable Moving and Storage are one or two star.
Against other listings in Santa Ana
About the same as the middle of the 8 listings in Santa Ana we can publish a rate for.
Google’s published star breakdown
| Rating | Distribution | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 star | 225 | 94.1% | |
| 4 star | 7 | 2.9% | |
| 3 star | 0 | 0% | |
| 2 star | 3 | 1.3% | |
| 1 star | 4 | 1.7% |
Counts as published by Google in its star breakdown, not the reviews we have read. Google also publishes a review count, which does not always match this total. Each row is rounded on its own, so the shares need not add to exactly 100%.
- 0–5%
- 7,048
- 5–10%
- 1,993
- 10–20%
- 1,265
- 20%+
- 454
The marker is Affordable Reliable Moving and Storage at 2.9%. The typical mover among the 10,760 we can publish a rate for sits at 3.0%.
Every company with at least 20 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown. Rates come from those breakdowns, not from the reviews we have read.
What the complaints say
Moving goes wrong in a small number of specific ways. These are the ones reviewers describe in the low-star reviews we have read for Affordable Reliable Moving and Storage, counted by matching the words they used.
- Damage to belongings5 · 71%
- Claim or refund went nowhere2 · 29%
- Price rose after the quote1 · 14%
- Items missing or never delivered1 · 14%
- Stopped responding1 · 14%
Counted across the 7 one and two star reviews we have read for Affordable Reliable Moving and Storage. A review can describe more than one problem, so these do not add to 100%. Each share is rounded on its own.
In their own words
I’m very sorry to write a one star review for this company. I have never done this before but in my opinion, the damage was too great to ignore. This company took on our moving job. We were unfortunately overseas and I did a walk through with the owner on video chat. He was in my property but I was overseas. At that time, he told me he would not be at the move, and I did feel nervous. He assured me that he would communicate thoroughly with his crew and his crew were good he said.
Would give zero stars!!! DO NOT USE THEM...Broken 55 in TV, shattered large lighted vanity mirror, broken mirrored dresser, broken armoire (shattered sides) stole leaf blower with extension cord. Moved 2 blocks away. per “Derek” “we don’t even know that TV actually worked, accidents happen “. Want to replace with 0.60 cents per pound ; not value of items.
I apologize on behalf of everyone at AR Moving Co. Please know that your situation was an exception. As you can see on other reviews, we are known for taking ownership and caring deeply about our customers.
We used this company several times,we believe the quality and experience of the some of the new employees is not good.They do not take care of your furniture, they dented my refrigerator which was 2 months old, broke my fans, scratched other items. They worked slow so the hourly rate would add up. They came late both days. The reason it toke 2 days was the slow movement.
Update: Thanks for the reply, but I am pretty much over it. It was just an expensive lesson to learn for me not to trust packers. This was about 2 years ago. I figured that if you were going to keep asking for a review, I would give you one. Original: They might be fine for very short local moves. But I would not hire them to pack for a cross country move. There was quite a bit of damage to many items. I bought straps for them to use while packing. When the trailer was unpacked, none of the straps were used.
Bryan I am sorry to hear of these damages, I am trying to find your contract to review the move we had done for you but cannot seem to find any information. Can you please provide me those details via email at [email removed]
This was one of the most frustrating moving experiences I’ve ever had. We were quoted 4 hours of work for $648, and from the beginning it felt like the movers were intentionally wasting time. The biggest issue is that they were literally moving us within the same complex. They acted like they were lost, even after we showed them exactly where they needed to go.
At Affordable Reliable Moving and Storage, pricing is presented in writing and reviewed with every customer before a move begins. This job was booked on a signed estimate of 3.5–4.5 hours plus a trip charge, with the hourly rate, fuel surcharge, and total range stated upfront.
The moving company cancelled my move date without letting me know. The moving company would not honor that date even though the recognized they made an error, so I had to change my closing date for the alternative date. I never received an explanation or apology from the sales person, who I believe was a contracted individual and not an employee. The company provided a minimal discount off the move because of the incident, but nowhere near the amount commensurate with the error or inconvenience .
Very slow working and took the longest route possible to my house then tried to charge me for it. Had multiple items broken once I started opening boxes. Scratches all over my stuff (bookcase, desk, fridge) got the job done but very slow for a service that charges by the hour. I’ve used moving companies a LOT for much bigger moves that took half the time this move took. Very disappointed.
What satisfied customers point to
The same method, applied to the four and five star reviews. Most movers are praised for the same handful of things, so what is missing here is often as telling as what is present.
- Professional and courteous93 · 51%
- Worked hard and fast79 · 43%
- Turned up when they said50 · 27%
- Careful with belongings48 · 26%
- Kept in touch10 · 5%
- Price matched the quote6 · 3%
Counted across the 183 four and five star reviews we have read for Affordable Reliable Moving and Storage. A review can mention more than one thing.
In their own words
What a great experience we had with AR Moving Company! I received excellent communication skills from Derek, who booked us for our move. We were worried about moving since we moved to a third floor level apartment and weren’t sure how movers would be able to handle the narrow staircase with some of our heavy bigger items like fridge, washer & dryer, and couch. Rick & Armando we’re our movers and lemme tell you, they were AMAZING! They arrived right on time to our house and got to work right away.
Dear Hannah Tomlinson, Thank you for taking the time to review our company, Affordable Reliable Moving and Storage. We are delighted to hear that you had a smooth and efficient moving experience with us and that Derek, Rick, and Armando were able to meet your expectations and reduce your anxieties…
These movers were top notch. They arrived on-time, moved efficiently and carefully and even disassembled beds for us at pickup and reassembled upon arrival at our new address. They were smart, hard working, and respectful. Great value! I would highly recommend them.
Dear Melody Mak, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with Affordable Reliable Moving and Storage. Your kind words reaffirm the commitment we have to our customers. We always strive to deliver superior service and value for a smooth and worry-free moving experience.
I found myself stuck without a truck while trying to move out of my house; they all were rented since I forgot to reserve one. I tried different options and hired someone to help me move, but they too had a situation, and after two days of waiting for them, we cancelled. I called again different companies and found myself frustrated with their questions like if I had more than 7 pieces to move (???? Seriously???)!!
The team that Derek put together at AR Moving was outstanding! Having moved numerous times during my time in the military, I have a lot of experiences to draw from and compare. AR Moving provided one of the best moving experiences I have had. His team showed up on time and got right to work. They were easy to work with, and they didn’t hesitate to ask questions to ensure you were getting what you needed from your move.
Dear Joel Milton, We are incredibly grateful for your generous review. At Affordable Reliable Moving and Storage, we take pride in the efficiency and quality of our services, and it is heartening to see that reflected in your superb moving experience.
What Google’s own summary highlights
Google surfaces topics it finds across a business’s reviews. They skew positive across every mover we hold, so treat them as a summary of what this company is praised for rather than a balanced picture.
- efficient crew23
- professional movers14
- affordability12
- quick move8
- furniture moving5
- unresponsive owner2
- online booking2
- careful with furniture2
- no damaged items2
- clean movers2
What the company says about itself
Taken from Affordable Reliable Moving and Storage’s own website. These are statements the business makes, not things we have verified — we have no way to check them, and neither claim nor absence should be read as a finding.
Operating numbers published on their site
- USDOT 3082256
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- Says it is licensedsays on their website
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- Says it is insuredsays on their website
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“…specific move. 4 Are you licensed and insured? Yes. We operate under DOT Number 30822”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.
- Says it is bondedsays on their website
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“Mesa, CA 92627 Directions Licensed & Bonded USDOT #3082256 CA MTR #191921 Service”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.
- Advertises free estimatessays on their website
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Where else this company appears
Pages elsewhere that name this business. Matched on name and location, so a listing here is a lead worth checking rather than a confirmed identity.
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- yelp.comreviews