Nice Guys Movers
Moving and storage service in Santa Rosa, California
Google rating
4.6
Ratings counted
237
Are 1 or 2 star
11.4%Above typical
The rating breakdown
27 of the 237 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown for Nice Guys Movers are one or two star.
Against other movers in Santa Rosa
10.0 percentage points higher than the middle of the 19 movers in Santa Rosa we can publish a rate for.
Google’s published star breakdown
| Rating | Distribution | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 star | 209 | 88.2% | |
| 4 star | 1 | 0.4% | |
| 3 star | 0 | 0% | |
| 2 star | 3 | 1.3% | |
| 1 star | 24 | 10.1% |
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 Nice Guys Movers at 11.4%. 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 Nice Guys Movers, counted by matching the words they used.
- Damage to belongings10 · 38%
- Crew conduct3 · 12%
- Price rose after the quote2 · 8%
- Late, delayed or a no-show1 · 4%
- Belongings withheld over payment1 · 4%
- Claim or refund went nowhere1 · 4%
Counted across the 26 one and two star reviews we have read for Nice Guys Movers. 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 livid with this company. Having been quoted $500, it ended up being $1,000 (2 beds, two dressers, two nightstands, one refrigerator, old computer desk, living room table and boxes) They didn't even move the whole house!! The movers took forever wrapping up the furniture (even when I said the old stuff did not need to be wrapped, I was told "It's policy."). I then told them not to move certain furniture because it took them forever!
Sherry, Nice Guys Movers whole heartedly apologized for your negative experience. Your crew leader has not had his contract renewed and we have had numerous complaints about him. The crew leader in question does not represent Nice Guys Movers corporate culture.
Nice guys, but not nice work. Being nice isn't going to reupholster my leather chair, or replace the broken collectibles (that were packed extremely well), or refinish the six dining room chairs that were scratched to hell. I could get 60 cents per pound for the damage, which would cover a trip to Home Depot to get the supplies to refinish the chairs. The hours spent redoing the work will come from my end. As for the rest of the damage, I guess I'm out of luck.
We have no record of your move Sir
Very shady business practices. Poor customer service by branch mgmt. The movers themselves were great, so I’m rating them two stars. In the end I regret using this company and have learned my lesson to check the BBB first (they have a D- rating and are not certified). My move was on 4/12/19. Both the supervisor in charge (Dillion) and my 2 movers openly admitted to me that there was a mixup with the truck size rental. My original estimate was for a 26’ truck and for 4.25 hours move time.
Hi Julie, Nice Guys Movers puts both our valued clients and potential valued client first. You were informed prior to your move date that there was an error within our scheduling department and we would need to bring rental trucks.
I booked my move several weeks in advance. Had a good phone experience and was given a really good rate and quote. We were scheduled to start at 10 am on our move day. At 9:50 am, 10 MINUTES BEFORE START TIME, I received a call from this company, informing me that they had cancelled my move and were refunding my deposit. Just like that! They cited COVID 19 as their excuse. I was furious! My house was packed and ready to go! They didn't even offer an alternative date.
Nice Guys Movers appreciates you didn't have a positive experience. Our apologies. Nice Guys Movers strives for 100% client value added satisfaction. Wishing you the best in your new 🏡. …
I would not recommend using this moving company. I booked my move date with them a month out. I was then called a few days later and told that they had over booked themselves and was asked to change my move date to the following day, which I did (requiring me to take a day off of work). I was then called 6 days before my move and told they had too many staff member request the Monday, which I was scheduled to move, off so they did not have enough staff to move and asked me if I could switch to Tuesday (that put me…
Hi Lindsay, We informed the moving date you request would be considered a "floater", due to your move being a smaller than average move. Nice Guys Movers offered you a discounted rate, with a contingency.
These guys absolutely trashed our furniture. We only had 9 pieces. They spent most of the time on their phones. Every wooden pieces is scratched, chipped, and dented. They purposely wasted time so they could charge more hours. Update: Your page is covered in fake reviews. This is the one truthful review. You sent 20 year old kids to our apartments. They set our beautiful wooden dining table on the concrete outside and spun it to create this damage.
Defamation of character is a crime. A coporation is a person in the law's eyes. Your IP address has been reported to Google and law enforcement. It's ILLEGAL to write fake reviews. Your committing a crime.
Poorest 'service' I ever experienced. Thankfully cancelled before we chanced our furniture and items with them. Firstly they chose to be late for their 'pre-inspection' appointment. Did not apologize. During same appointment, proceeded to ask what I considered offensive and irrelevant questions: "Help me understand the nature of this move. Is this a divorce or breakup? Why are you not buying your house now? Why are you changing your move destination?" Continued to change his mind on quoting.
Nice Guys Movers wishes you the best. Have a 👍 move. …
Two hours before my move I received a text message that they didn't have a crew for me and I needed to reschedule. I told them this was not an option. They finally found one mover for me. I had to have a friend help him. Things began moving along quickly, then a second mover finally showed up so my friend left. The move suddenly slowed down and it took them 3 hrs to pack up my 2 bedroom apartment. My limit time was 3hrs so now I was in O/T.
I'm truly sorry to hear about the frustrating experience you had with this moving company. A last-minute crew shortage and the subsequent delay in your move are certainly unacceptable and incredibly stressful, especially when you had scheduled your day around a specific timeframe.
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 courteous103 · 54%
- Worked hard and fast89 · 47%
- Turned up when they said35 · 19%
- Careful with belongings31 · 16%
- Kept in touch11 · 6%
- Price matched the quote4 · 2%
Counted across the 189 four and five star reviews we have read for Nice Guys Movers. A review can mention more than one thing.
In their own words
Outstanding movers - Marcus and Joey arrived right on time, they worked quickly and were very professional in how they handled all the furniture-they wrapped it to protect it - and knew how to navigate our small home - brought it long distance from Sonoma to Alameda and back again - very reasonable price - above all, they lived up to the company’s name - they were so kind to us, they were really nice people, I would highly recommend using them- you can trust them and that’s hard to find these days.
thank you so much for this thoughtful and heartfelt review! We’re incredibly grateful for your kind words and thrilled to hear that Marcus and Joey made such a great impression. They take a lot of pride in their work, and it means the world to know their professionalism, care, and kindness stood…
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ From start to finish, this was the best experience with Nice Guys Movers was absolutely phenomenal. The crew showed up right on time, fully prepared, and ready to work. What impressed me most was their balance of professionalism and genuine friendliness — they made the entire process stress-free and even enjoyable. Every single item was handled with care, from fragile glassware to heavy furniture, and nothing was overlooked.
Thank you so much for this phenomenal review! We’re thrilled to hear that from start to finish our team was able to make your move stress-free, efficient, and even enjoyable. It means a lot that you noticed the care we put into every detail — from fragile glassware to heavy furniture, and…
I called a few weeks ahead of my moving date and was able to schedule the move without any issues. They immediately sent a confirmation email. I also got a discount by scheduling my move on a weekday. On moving day Nice Guys Movers called in the morning and let me know they'd be arriving around 9:30am. They showed up on time and immediately got to work.
Lisa, We appreciate your feedback. We wish you the best of luck with your art studio and soul restoration business. It truly is a wonderful thing you do for people. We hope www.lisaville.net continues to help people find peace and joy. Have a blessed day. -Nice Guys Movers
We can’t thank Nice Guys Movers enough! They helped us move from our 4-bedroom home in the Skyhawk community to our new place in Cotati, and honestly, we were nowhere near as prepared as we thought we’d be. What could have been a chaotic, overwhelming day turned into a smooth transition thanks to their amazing team. They showed up on time, rolled up their sleeves, and immediately took control of the situation in the best way possible.
Wow — thank you so much for this incredible feedback! Moving from a 4-bedroom home is no small task, and we’re honored that you trusted Nice Guys Movers to be part of such a big transition.
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 movers11
- easy move9
- professional movers8
- furniture loading5
- fast movers3
- moving fragile items3
- long distance move3
- accurate estimate2
- efficient packing2
- last minute move2
What the company says about itself
Taken from Nice Guys Movers’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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- Advertises free estimatessays on their website
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“…not “almost fully booked.” Schedule a free quote typically 2-3 weeks prior too your move”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.
- States a founding yearsays on their website
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“…families and business’s move since 2010 . Originating in College Station, Texas”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.
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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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- yellowpages.comdirectory
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- chamberofcommerce.comdirectory