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Thomas Transfer & Storage Co.,Inc.

Mover in Wichita, Kansas

Google rating

4.5

Ratings counted

162

Are 1 or 2 star

10.5%Above typical

The rating breakdown

17 of the 162 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown for Thomas Transfer & Storage Co.,Inc. are one or two star.

Against other listings in Wichita

This company10.5%
Typical listing in Wichita2.4%

8.1 percentage points higher than the middle of the 15 listings in Wichita we can publish a rate for.

Google’s published star breakdown

Distribution of star ratings as published by Google
RatingDistributionCountShare
5 star
13281.5%
4 star
74.3%
3 star
63.7%
2 star
00%
1 star
1710.5%

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%.

Against every mover we can rate
0–5%
7,048
5–10%
1,993
10–20%
1,265
20%+
454

The marker is Thomas Transfer & Storage Co.,Inc. at 10.5%. 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 Thomas Transfer & Storage Co.,Inc., counted by matching the words they used.

  • Damage to belongings5 · 33%
  • Crew conduct4 · 27%
  • Items missing or never delivered1 · 7%

Counted across the 15 one and two star reviews we have read for Thomas Transfer & Storage Co.,Inc.. 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

1-star Google reviewTricia B.3 years ago
Do not let these people pack your belongings!! We have moved many times and this was by far our worst move. Many broken things and personal items just dumped into boxes. Large boxes with a pillow and tons of packing paper to fill the box, while picture frames were put into a box without packing at all. Tv stands are missing all the screws so we can't use any of our tvs, until we figure out what size screws to buy, not a fun process. The movers removed drawers from expensive dressers and now the tracks are ruined.
Reply from the business

Tricia, we're sorry to hear you were dissatisfied with our services. Quality customer service and doing business with honesty and integrity are extremely important to us. We'll be reviewing your feedback with all parties involved to demonstrate what we could've done better.

1-star Google reviewLarinda B.Edited 4 years ago
Worst customer service ever. Extremely rude when trying to coordinate schedules to allow for a timely delivery. September 10, 2021 Secured someone to be available during the "only" window they had available. They failed to deliver during that time. Was told that it would be delivered after 5 pm and I would get my merchandise as promised today. It's now 9 pm with absolutely no contact. If I could give zero stars I would. Do not use this company for any of your moving/transferring/storage needs.
Reply from the business

Larinda, As with most service industries, we are facing labor shortages in many parts of the country. We echo your frustrations. We have been notified by the third-party logistics company and we are working tirelessly to receive and then deliver your item.

1-star Google reviewDustin P.8 years ago
I used Thomas Transfer and United to move from Wichita to Las Vegas recently. I have never moved cross-country before and my experience has been TERRIBLE. My salesperson, Brian started us off by misquoting our weight by ~2000 lbs. In our discussions about timing of delivery and pickup, I communicated my schedule and needs as my Fiancé and I were taking vacation time to both pack and unpack the house. We were told that on the load day the driver would be able to tell us the schedule.
1-star Google reviewJan T.2 years ago
Who would think a so-called reputable moviang van truck company would be first in line to cherry-pick through your possesions and steal precious highly valuable antiques like Wichita's Thomas Allied Moving?! Rather than first taking our belongings directly to the designated addeess, they went back to their business location without our knowledge to off-load and switch around possessions belonging to a different family they had initially contracted and loaded before us.
Reply from the business

Jan, we believe you’ve mistaken us for an agent of Allied Van Lines. We’re in no way affiliated with them and we have no record of you in our system. If you could please remove this review, it would be greatly appreciated.

1-star Google reviewJoseph P.4 years ago
I paid for packing and moving and the movers were great. The packing was terrible. They packed things we asked them not to and they didn’t pack things we asked them to pack. We had to finish packing for them because they just said they were done and left. For a company who charges what they do they should have a better value instilled into their workers. I will not recommend this company again.
Reply from the business

Joseph, we aim to deliver a premier moving experience. We’re sorry to hear about this and appreciate you taking the time to share this information. We have shared your comments about packing with the management team for review.

1-star Google reviewJessica Z.5 years ago
Items were disassembled by movers. Ended up destroyed once unloaded. Minimal reimbursement for damaged items. "Disassembled by owner" used as reasoning. I clearly watched them do it. Claims manager Barbara, very rude and unprofessional. Never did what she said she was going to do. Hung up on husband while trying to resolve claim. Don't use this company!
Reply from the business

Jessica, we aim to deliver a premier moving experience. We’re sorry to hear about this and appreciate you taking the time to share this information. We understand you have been working with Barbara in our Claims Department. Please continue to work with her should you have any questions.

1-star Google reviewKeith M.10 years ago
I am clearly an outlier among these reviews, and maybe I just had a bad crew. That said, my experience was thoroughly miserable. Late packers, late loaders, late deliverers, some breakage, impertinent remarks, and all-in-all, bad. Ended up getting some adjustment, but frankly not enough to calm me down. Never, ever, will I deal with them again.
1-star Google reviewScott G.5 years ago
Very unpleasant staff over the phone and no communication for 5 days after my shipment arrived at their facility. I called to arrange delivery and was scolded for it. She was mean. I also paid extra to have the package delivered "over the threshold". They left it in my driveway. It weighs almost 600lbs!! I wouldn't recommend.
Reply from the business

We’re sorry to hear about your experience and have passed your feedback along to our teams. Insights like yours help us to improve, so thank you for sharing. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at [phone removed]

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 courteous69 · 57%
  • Worked hard and fast34 · 28%
  • Careful with belongings22 · 18%
  • Turned up when they said13 · 11%
  • Kept in touch9 · 7%
  • Price matched the quote2 · 2%

Counted across the 122 four and five star reviews we have read for Thomas Transfer & Storage Co.,Inc.. A review can mention more than one thing.

In their own words

5-star Google reviewMike D.8 years ago
Have enlisted the Thomas organization twice in past years, and have nothing but good things to say about them. They quoted a fair price, arrived on time, with a large enough crew and truck to do the job. They also had the correct tools and supplies, and get this, they used them! It took them a little longer, but they wrapped and protected furniture and appliances. Were careful manuevering around the house, using carpet covers to move things inside, on clean dollies, with clean tires.
5-star Google reviewJustin S.10 years ago
if you’re are doing research for a moving company, and are reading reviews. Cody & Adam Crowner are the 2 best movers i have meet in all my moves. my extended family has had horror stories from mayflower and other moving companies in america. but with all of the questions and proactive things i could think of doing. i still ran into the worst moving experience i could possibly imagine. and the movers held our stuff hostage for over a week. and then held any form of compensation back.
5-star Google reviewMary B.10 years ago
Thomas Transfer is an exceptional moving company. Brian Butcher, the sales representative was more than professional. He was prompt, precise and accurate with our appointment and his quote. The loaders were just as professional. They took extra precautionary measures to make sure items were packed securely and well protected. They explained how the moving process would take place from point A to point B and where items would be stored until moving day. The unloaders did an unbelievable job!
5-star Google reviewPam R.8 years ago
Our move was from Wichita to Lawrence KS. Skyler, Galen, JJ and Bryan were an excellent team. Polite, friendly, efficient and professional. The team arrived at the appointed time. After a quick walk through the home, the team began installing protection on the wood, carpet and tile floors, on the stair rails, wall corners and doors. JJ and Bryan did an excellent job in wrapping the furniture for the move and protection.
Reply from the business

Pam, we're happy to hear you had a great move. We'll be sure to share your comments with Skyler and the crew. Best of luck in your new home!

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 crew27
  • polite16
  • courteous staff8
  • packing team3
  • broken items3
  • out of state move2
  • military move2
  • labeling2
  • courtesy call2
  • moving process2

What the company says about itself

Taken from Thomas Transfer & Storage Co.,Inc.’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.

  • States how long it has tradedsays on their website
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    “…or Kansas households and businesses for over 70 years. 5.0 out of 5 Out of 58 Reviews Get You”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.

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  • Mentions the Better Business Bureausays 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.

  • yellowpages.comdirectory
  • chamberofcommerce.comdirectory
  • superpages.comdirectory

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