Joe's Moving Co.
Google rating
4.9
Ratings counted
776
Are 1 or 2 star
2.6%Around typical
The rating breakdown
20 of the 776 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown for Joe's Moving Co. are one or two star.
Against other movers in Rochester
About the same as the middle of the 21 movers in Rochester we can publish a rate for.
Google’s published star breakdown
| Rating | Distribution | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 star | 736 | 94.8% | |
| 4 star | 14 | 1.8% | |
| 3 star | 6 | 0.8% | |
| 2 star | 3 | 0.4% | |
| 1 star | 17 | 2.2% |
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 Joe's Moving Co. at 2.6%. 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 Joe's Moving Co., counted by matching the words they used.
- Damage to belongings9 · 47%
- Late, delayed or a no-show6 · 32%
- Crew conduct5 · 26%
- Items missing or never delivered3 · 16%
- Price rose after the quote2 · 11%
- Stopped responding2 · 11%
Counted across the 19 one and two star reviews we have read for Joe's Moving Co.. 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 hired Joe’s Moving Company to do my in-state move. I felt very happy with my interactions with the company prior to my move. Their website was great, and Matthew was kind and attentive on the phone. I thought their pricing was very good and I was excited to work with them. The day of my move, they were supposed to be at my house between 9am and 9:30am. At 10:30am they still were not at my house and I did not have a call from the company. I called them and left a message asking where their movers were.
Hello, Ms. Yangon Davis. After moves it’s common to receive calls about misplaced items only for them to be found when the unpacking is finished. As far as I knew that was your case because I did not hear from you again.
They came very late. We were charged 100s more than the original quote and never heard back when we complained. They moved almost nothing to it's correct location despite clear labeling and us directing. They tried to put everything in my garage because it was easiest. I ended up becoming part of the team, and was lifting and so was my husband, for the last 2 hours just so we could be done. I would not at all recommend.
Hello Emily, I sincerely do not believe that this was us. We have had to deal with imposters recently. Where did you find these movers and what kind of truck were they in? The last Emily that we moved, went under the estimate. Also, when we receive complaints we handle them almost immediately.
DO NOT USE! Recently moved my mother and her boyfriend who are both handicapped. One is in a wheelchair and the other limited to a walker. I guess the owner saw this as a payday. Over the phone said it would cost around $500. Complete lies. Sent two mover, who by the way were moving from one apartment to anther in the same COMPLEX!! Everything was already packed in boxes!! Charged my mother $1,000 and took double the amount of time. Moved one box at a time in order to take more time.
This review is very upsetting to me because none of it is true. If anyone has any questions about this situation then please call me at [phone removed]. The inventory of items given to us was incorrect, I visited the home to inspect any claim of damages but there was none.
Our 100-year old upright grand piano was not properly tied down and was destroyed during a move to a friends home in June 2022. Even though Joe’s did refund me the moving fee and also did provide about one hour of time moving a different piano for friend in August 2022, I didn’t feel right about how I was treated by the staff and owner afterward. Initially, when they called to inform me of the piano loss, they were apologetic and offered to find a replacement piano.
I'm sorry you feel like this. Our guys did make a mistake by using bad straps and/or not securing the piano properly. But we coordinated with your friends and they were happy to find another one in equal condition which we moved for free, as well as not charging you for removing your piano from…
The only positive things I can say is that setting up an appointment for my move was positive, dispatch was nice, and the move was complete. "Free" pad for the table. Cons: Very late Overchaged Didn't care about our stuff Complaining Bad attitude damaged property Story is below! We were quoted for a three hour move between 1-3 pm. My quote included everything travel, gas, etc. The men didn't get to the house until a little after 5:30pm. I called dispatch at 5:30 for the second time.
Google Review Draft I would never use Joe’s Moving Company again, and I strongly caution anyone moving valuable, sentimental, or business-critical belongings to look elsewhere. Our move from Rochester to Avon began at approximately 10:00 a.m. on July 25 and did not end until around 2:00 a.m. the following morning. We were originally quoted $2,400, but the experience became so disastrous that we ultimately did not pay for the move. The crew was painfully disorganized.
We are sincerely sorry that this move did not meet the standards our customers should expect from Joe’s Moving Company. We understand how upsetting property damage and an unusually difficult moving day can be, especially when sentimental and work-related belongings are involved.
If you value customer service and communication when scheduling a move then I would not recommend Joe's Moving Co. I was called the day before and was told that they movers might be early and was that ok - that was great. But on the day of the move they called to say they would be late. After their expected time had passed I made several calls to the company before I could get ahold of anyone - without a call back with an expected time. And the reasons for why they were late kept changing.
I originally called on December 1st to schedule a move for December 26th, paid the deposit and the movers were scheduled to arrive between 9 to 10am on December 26th. At 10:26, I get a call that one of the movers had called out of work and he was searching for a replacement, after 30 minutes I got a call that he has not found anyone to fill in and there's nothing that can be done until he finds someone. Fortunately I was able to scramble and find replacement movers that helped me out last minute.
Thank you for being honest. It was a disappointing day for us but I promise that if you had not found help elsewhere we would have followed through and completed the move that day as soon as my other movers were available. I'm sorry you had to endure that stress on your move day.
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 courteous252 · 43%
- Worked hard and fast245 · 42%
- Careful with belongings80 · 14%
- Turned up when they said63 · 11%
- Kept in touch29 · 5%
- Price matched the quote11 · 2%
Counted across the 580 four and five star reviews we have read for Joe's Moving Co.. A review can mention more than one thing.
In their own words
Moving crew: Scott, Connor, Joe, Tom & Erik Moving date:11/25 from Hornell, NY to Pittsburgh, PA. I have moved long distances several times over the past 5 years. I hired different moving companies for each one of my previous moves. I won't say they were all bad, but I can confidently state that Joe’s moving company provided the best moving experience by far compared to all other companies. During the quote process, Joe was very professional, responsive and keen to answer my many questions, calls and follow-ups.
Thank you so much for the detailed and thoughtful feedback! We’re beyond happy to hear that your experience with Joe’s Moving was the best you’ve had after several long-distance moves.
True story: due to some absolutely inconceivable circumstances, I suddenly needed movers — with only 48 hours’ notice. Desperate, I posted on a local app and quickly got a call from Joe’s Moving Co. Within the hour, Joe himself came by to check things out and give me an estimate. He was thorough, and gave me a fair price to move my tons of crap- uh, I mean stuff. The crew showed up in good spirits, and worked hard.
Thank you so much for the incredible review! We’re glad Joe, Michael, Brian, and the whole crew could step in on such short notice and make your move smooth, efficient, and even a little fun. It means a lot to hear that our team treated you and your belongings with care and compassion.
I chose this moving company after seeing the positive reviews and that they were reasonably priced compared to some other companies out here. My experience was pretty good as well! Alberto and Staz worked as a great team to get the job done efficiently. They took apart my furniture and got it to the next apartment all with no damage to the furniture or either apartment, and then set it all back up again. They were effective, great communicators and I would use this company going further.
Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we’re so glad to hear that Alberto and Stav made your move smooth and efficient! We sincerely apologize for the late arrival. We understand how important timing is, and we’ll make sure to better communicate estimated arrival times moving forward.
Rob and Brian are exceptional movers. Kind, efficient, and professional. They went out of their way to make this move as smooth as possible for us: They un- and re-assembled our bed, made sure our boxes were in the right rooms in our new apartment, and even re-attached the legs to our TV which had previously been wall mounted when our screwdrivers were lost somewhere at the bottom of a box.
Andreas, reading this feels incredibly rewarding. Going from sleeping on camping mattresses to ending the day with your bed assembled, your furniture in place, and your home ready to settle into is exactly the kind of difference we hope to make.
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.
- professional movers60
- kind staff55
- efficient staff43
- quick movers23
- furniture moving12
- piano moving7
- last minute move7
- easy scheduling7
- accurate quote6
- careful handling of boxes2
What the company says about itself
Taken from Joe's Moving Co.’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.
- Says it is licensedsays on their website
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Where else this company appears
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