Matt's Moving Company
Google rating
4.8
Ratings counted
1,008
Are 1 or 2 star
3.8%Around typical
The rating breakdown
38 of the 1,008 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown for Matt's Moving Company are one or two star.
Against other movers in St Paul
About the same as the middle of the 13 movers in St Paul we can publish a rate for.
Google’s published star breakdown
| Rating | Distribution | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 star | 943 | 93.6% | |
| 4 star | 17 | 1.7% | |
| 3 star | 10 | 1.0% | |
| 2 star | 7 | 0.7% | |
| 1 star | 31 | 3.1% |
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 Matt's Moving Company at 3.8%. 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 Matt's Moving Company, counted by matching the words they used.
- Damage to belongings14 · 47%
- Crew conduct5 · 17%
- Items missing or never delivered4 · 13%
- Price rose after the quote3 · 10%
- Late, delayed or a no-show3 · 10%
- Claim or refund went nowhere1 · 3%
Counted across the 30 one and two star reviews we have read for Matt's Moving Company. 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 am not one to leave reviews like this but after this nightmare of an experience I feel like I should warn others as peak moving season approaches. We were told furniture and large items would be wrapped with care, if you count wrapping an 86 inch TV in a blanket and then jamming into the truck "with care" then I don't know. None of the couches were wrapped or the bed frames/mattresses/dressers.
I would not use this company again. I scheduled my move for a Saturday the ended up having terrible, icey weather. I called the driver and the main number multiple times to say that if they wanted to wait until the afternoon or the next day, I could be flexible. They said I would have to pay to reschedule. I told them that I didn't need to reschedule but it might be safer. They declined and said they would get there in time. Well they were wrong.
Tim, we're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations. After reviewing the records from your move, we found that our crew arrived within the scheduled arrival window and that you were billed only our standard two-hour minimum—not for additional time related to road conditions…
We used Matt's to move from Brooklyn Center to Andover. It was a 2 day move, due to the timing of our closing on our house, so our items had to be stored overnight. I spent weeks (yes, weeks) price-comparing every moving company I could google, and my options became limited when it became a Sunday move for day 1. I sent Matt's 2 home inventory lists (two, because they lost the first) for our 3 bedroom, 1900 sqft home. I was quoted for 3 guys with a trip charge and storage fee and given a rough estimate for time.
I would avoid using Matts Moving. We used them Late January 2022 and the mover admitted breaking our TV stand and so we filed a claim and that was denied because it wasn't made from solid wood. They didn't have enough runners for the steps/floors and left a complete disaster of a mess. When I asked again for money to replace the TV stand they refused to pay. Sherri F. in customer service made the decision to pay only when I told her I was going to write a bad review.
This was the second move with Matt’s moving and I was relying on my prior experience. The situation is we needed to be moved from our condo and a storage facility to a home a few days before having our baby. Issue number 1: incorrect information given to us about what could and could not be moved. Specifically reassured that our crib if partially disassembled could be moved when in fact they don’t move cribs due to liability. Issue number 2: the truck supplied was too small.
I will never be paying for movers again. I thought it would be a good idea to pay for some movers because it would clear my entire storage out. No. Here’s a list of reasons I will NOT be using Matt’s Moving again. 1. They were rough/harsh to my Furniture. I was walking around the storage near them when they were moving to assure safety for my items. I heard more than 3+ LOUD bangs of my furniture being tossed around. 2.
Thank you for sharing your concerns. We strive to provide a positive experience for every customer, and I’d like to address the points you raised while clarifying what happened during your move. Your move was quoted for 1-3 hours, with a one-hour minimum.
As with all movers, be cautious. Matt’s Moving came highly recommended but our experience was not good. I don’t usually write reviews but feel consumers should know. A list of issues: -Poor communication by movers. We took a day off because movers were to arrive at a certain time window, they arrived 5 hours late and in the evening. -Items were broken, were not covered. we have thrown out 4 pieces of furniture due to damage so far and we are still unpacking.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We deeply regret that your move did not go as smoothly as expected and sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered. Your feedback is invaluable as it helps us improve our services and address any shortcomings.
Our experience with Matt's moving was traumatic. They gave us a window of arrival for move out time, not a set time (I can't remember if it was between 2 or 4 hours). When no one contacted us by the time we were expecting a call, we reached out to dispatch team. After some phone tag we learned the contractor who originally picked up our job could not do it anymore and the next contractor was running late at their current job.
Hi Nouchee, the window given was 11am-4pm. There were additional crew members but you were only charged the 4-man rate. Our team lead does do a walk through and may point out items that are not on the inventory. I apologize if this was done as direct as it sounds. I will look into this.
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.
- Worked hard and fast252 · 49%
- Professional and courteous252 · 49%
- Careful with belongings90 · 17%
- Turned up when they said82 · 16%
- Kept in touch51 · 10%
- Price matched the quote7 · 1%
Counted across the 518 four and five star reviews we have read for Matt's Moving Company. A review can mention more than one thing.
In their own words
I had the most excellent experience with Matt's moving! I've moved a lot, including cross country and this was the smoothest, most professional company I've had the please of working with. I was able to easily call and schedule my move, even though I was on short notice (Less than two weeks.) The advisor on the phone helped me pick out a number of people and size of vehicle to move my belongings efficiently and cost effectively.
Thank you for choosing Matt's Moving!
Matt’s moving was great. Quick and easy communication. Reasonable price. Their crew moved multiple pieces of large and veryyy heavy furniture from the 3rd story townhouse to our two story home in the heavy pouring rain. No delays, no complaints. I felt bad but they kept reassuring me they were fine which showed me that Matt’s moving company hires professionals only. I noticed that there was a small dent on our wall and a small scratch on our bed frame corner but to be fair our bed frame is superrr heavy.
Thank you so much for choosing Matt's Moving!
I recently hired Matt's Moving to provide additional labor when a larger interstate moving company sent a two-person crew instead of the four people I’d paid for. The guys from Matt’s Moving--Derrick, Ethan, and DK--made the original crew look like amateurs without even trying. They helped me move out of my Twin Cities home and load another company’s truck for a multi-state move.
Thank you for choosing Matt's Moving!
This was my second move with Matt's. Just like last time, everything was great. Communication is top notch. You can always reach some one before the move. As you get close to the move a dispatcher calls and confirms final details. The day of the move, the crew calls you to let you know they're on there way. Meanwhile, you get calls and notifications from the home office to make sure everything is set, and to confirm the crew has reached out. The guys themselves are great. Very courteous, and cool.
Wow! What an awesome review! We appreciate you choosing Matt's Moving! If we can help with anything down the road, please let us know!
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.
- careful handling102
- polite staff92
- efficient movers56
- friendly movers44
- careful movers32
- fast movers27
- moving crew20
- careful with furniture14
- furniture moving13
- piano moving8
What the company says about itself
Taken from Matt's Moving Company’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.
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