Absolutely no question FIVE stars for the moving team of Angel, Ramiro and Steven-more on them later. Minus a star because the move coordinators weren't clear that the inventory was expected to be exactly accurate and this caused some unexpected confusion/delay on moving day. We've moved alot-this was the 12th time- 27 miles from an apartment in Glendale to a house in Stevenson Ranch. We moved from Camarillo to LA with Meathead Movers in 2010 - a very good experience. This time for us there was no agent who came out to see what would be moved. Instead, I emailed a list of what was being moved and received a quote for an hourly rate and a "not to exceed" amount. We had been working for a month on cleaning/renovating the house so we'd already moved everything we could move by ourselves in our cars. We just needed movers for larger/heavy items and some matching-sized stacked boxes - not a long list at all. We had been very clear with the move coordinator that everything would be completely ready to go, that all the movers would need to do was show up and start loading out. There was no disassembly/reassembly of furniture required, no wrapping or packing or boxing by them. Everything not in boxes was already wrapped in cardboard, shrinkwrapped or both -all in one room ready to move except for 3 surfboards which were wrapped with moving blankets/ tape while the rest of the stuff was being loaded out. The 3 movers that arrived were friendly, energetic and polite and seemed really happy that everything was ready to go and all laid out for them. And, we found a really good parking spot on the street for the moving truck which was way closer to our apartment and closer to an elevator as well-this avoided a much longer carry and cut a ton of time off of the move. So what's the issue? The inventory I emailed included the large items that were being moved and also "random boxes, not sure how many". Nothing was ever said about needing to know the exact count of boxes. We knew we were paying by the hour, felt sure that the move would be finished within the 4-hour minimum and that we wouldn't even get near the "not to exceed" amount. But, the lead mover had an inventory sheet that had to be completed/accurate before they could start moving anything. This meant counting up different sizes of boxes and how many of each and then getting a new "not to exceed" estimate by phone from an individual located in a remote location. It was almost an hour from our 9:30am start time until the phone call was finished and they could start loading out and all the time Tim and I were thinking we could be moving things onto the truck ourselves. This shouldn't reflect badly on the movers in the least. They were ready to go but caught in the middle having to follow rules they didn't make. The frustration was that we had done everything possible in advance to make a smooth fast move and then it wasn't going smoothly. Be aware that an accurate inventory for a "not to exceed" quote is important-also that you need to tell the move coordinator if you need (or don't need) things boxed, wrapped/padded, furniture disassembled or reassembled. All of this adds to the move time and affects the quote. A "not to exceed" quote is meant to protect you, but an accurate inventory and knowing what the movers can expect also protects the company- for if our movers had shown up and nothing was in cardboard or wrapped or boxed and then they had to pack or pad/protect all of that before starting to load, it would've added at least a couple of hours for sure. In our case with everything wrapped/ ready to load, the delay to count boxes/update the quote was unfortunate. We ended up just counting up the boxes without specifying sizes and got a new much more expensive "not to exceed" quote. It was fair to us (and awesome) that the move time didn't start until everything was sorted out. Loading finished fast considering we were on the 4th floor with a long hallway to elevator and then a street carry to the truck- plus which they had to grab a few large/already wrapped items from a basement storage locker. The truck was massive which is great because they were able to low load most items instead of having to fit them in like Tetris with a smaller truck. The guys ran up and down the hallways and yet were careful with our stuff and the surroundings. Once at the house, the truck was seriously unloaded in 40 minutes flat- much faster and easier for the guys to park on our driveway really close to the front door. They took some heavy items upstairs but we asked them to leave everything else downstairs for us to distribute ourselves. Their attitudes were great- they were willing to do whatever we needed/wanted for sure. Cost was $223/hr x 4 hours + tip for 3 movers/truck. Received a very nice followup call from GM Angela who said they will be clarifying moving day inventory procedures with the movers to hopefully avoid snags like ours in the future. read more

It has taken us some time to sit down and write this review. The reason why will be described. About three years ago we selected Meathead Movers to move us to a new apartment, because of their reputation and the fact that we had seen their work when residents in our building moved in and out using Meathead Movers. This move took place 20, 21 and 22 August 2013. We had Princesses pack the first day, Meathead Movers move the following day and Princesses unpack on the third day. The move was the best ever and we wrote a review on Yelp telling our story. See Five Star Yelp review given by Abraham S. on 9/1/2013 We now decided to move back to the Senior Residence we had moved from three years ago and selected Meathead Movers for this move based on our previous experience. Boy, did we make a mistake. We started out by talking to K.C. who was one of the movers three years ago and had since been promoted to a quoter job. He still remembered our previous move and assured us that the upcoming move would be as effortless. This did not work out as well as he promised. We planned that the move this time would take place in three phases over two days. On 24 August, the Princess Packers would pack all of our loose items. We requested that the same Princess Packers would be there for the packing and then the next day for unpacking. That way they would recognize where items came from and know where they belonged in the new apartment. With our advanced notice of the move, K.C. assured us that they would be able to do that. We provided extensive pictures of every drawer, cabinet and closet to show where items were located to assist the packers and unpackers in their job and to assure proper location in our new apartment. Later that same day, the Meathead Movers would move everything to the new location. We provided diagrams showing the new location for all the furniture. On the next day the Princess Packers would return and unpack everything and place them in locations similar to where they were in the old apartment. Again, the pictures were provided to assist in the proper placement of items in the new apartment. The Meathead Movers did an exemplary job in delivering all furniture and packed boxes to the new location, just as we had expected from our experience in August 2013. The Princess Packers however painted a completely different picture. During packing on 24 August, Camille and another woman seemed lost in how to pack and identify the boxes that were packed. They appeared to be inexperienced and spent a lot of time trying to figure out what they were supposed to do. The next day, 25 August, Chelsea and another new woman were as inexperienced in the unpacking and placement of items in the apartment. The poorly identified boxes added to their confusion. Again the pictures we provided were of no help in eliminating the fact that the packing was not done well. We could give them credit for trying, but that does not excuse the operation. The two princess unpackers did not utilize the photos we gave them of where items belonged on shelves and in drawers. They were very slow, and then at the end were throwing things into drawers to finish on their timeline. We are still trying to find items where we should have expected to find them. Several items were missing. We had to move many items from one shelve to another, to correct the placement. We are still finding some items, which we had forgotten about, in inappropriate places. We do know that we are still missing the charger for our battery operated wine bottle opener. Both had been in the same original packing container at the old apartment. We were dismayed that the unpackers had placed a part of a candelabra, that had apparently been broken off during packing or unpacking, on top of the candelabra in the étagère to disguise the break. It fell off when we tried to move it a few inches further back on the shelve. We were disturbed that we were not told about the breakage before they left. read more

Worst Move Ever This was the most disorganized move I've ever experienced. I paid $2,400 only to end up with damaged furniture and a chaotic mess in my home. Honestly, I could've gotten my friends to do a better job in exchange for a few six-packs of beer. I chose Meathead Movers based on strong recommendations from friends. A few years ago, my best friend used them, and I witnessed their excellent service firsthand. Unfortunately, my experience was far from fantastic. Prior to the move, I had a detailed Zoom call to show them all my items and provide an accurate scope of the job. Their only request was that I move items from the spiral staircase to the living room, which I did. Everything was ready for them. The day of the move started off poorly: They were scheduled to arrive at 10 AM but didn't show up until after 11. Although I only moved 2 miles to my new home, the entire ordeal lasted until past 8 PM. I didn't have any appliances to move, just some furniture (two couches, a dining room table with six chairs, a king bed, two end tables, a twin bed, three standard dressers, a small hutch), around 50 boxes, and two TVs. Considering that my old home was on the third floor, I expected some challenges with the stairs, but the delay was beyond reason. It took them nearly six hours just to load the truck. Despite hiring professionals, I still had to transport about a dozen boxes in my car, making multiple trips. They refused to move certain items, like my Igloo cooler or garage items, claiming they weren't on the list. Because I was busy moving my own things, I couldn't oversee their work closely. At the new home, unloading was equally disorganized and slow, taking another 3-4 hours. While they did manage to place boxes and furniture in the correct rooms based on my color-coded stickers, they left everything in a chaotic mess. I had to clear out rooms myself just so my kids could sleep. To make matters worse, my dining table door was damaged, and there was a noticeable scuff on an end table. They suggested I fix the table with wood glue, which felt dismissive. Adding insult to injury, they attempted to charge me more than the agreed-upon $2,400, despite a signed contract stating the price would not exceed that limit. The crew argued it was "only fair" to pay more. I refused to pay extra and stuck to the agreed amount. Since the move, I've been trying to file claims for the damaged furniture. It's been three weeks of daily calls, and despite being promised callbacks, no one has contacted me. The lack of follow-through is infuriating. Final Verdict: This experience has been deeply disappointing. I paid a significant amount for what was essentially a DIY move with added stress, broken furniture, and complete disarray. If I could give zero stars, I would. To top it off, I was under the impression the movers were supposed to be student-athletes. Judging by the lack of professionalism, I doubt they were. Oh, and no one was running! read more

As a divorcing dad, Meathead Movers made a difficult situation a LOT easier to bear and they have my vote for the best! I know that, being a noob on Yelp, people like to criticize reviews and cry "shill". Sorry, but, they didn't promise me anything. They just delivered on what the said they would and I think that's important to respect. After reading a lot of their reviews, I'm convinced that most of the poor / one-star ratings here were based on an uninformed person's poor planning, lofty expectations, or failure to read the coverage and terms of the contract and less on trying to boiling it down and say "hey, this company is trying to rip people off!" P.S. They're not. They do a good job. Simply, they are young, hard-working, professional movers with a solid ethos. Oh, and SOMETIMES stuff breaks when you move! After 7 moves in the service, I've seen it happen every time. If you have extremely valuable items, you might want to consider placing it in the car with you, packing it yourself in a LOT of bubble wrap, or sending it another way rather than just stuffing it into boxes right next to other nondescript boxes that holds your weights or your dog's chew toys. Be reasonable. To the details: the initial meeting to coordinate the move was expertly handled by K.C. where we were able to cover all of the basics from the walk through of items, the general costs, and ending on their Not To Exceed numbers. Pretty smart way to handle business and straightforward. The number came under what I, initially, expected. Next, I got Brooke, Matt, and Cole to show up within 24 hours to help me pack almost the entire contents that could fit in a one-bedroom apartment in an amazing 3 hours time. As an aside, when they saw that I was caring for both of my kids (one an infant), they gave me a LOT of patience, consideration, and help; at one point giving me updates on where my son was at and keeping an eye on him while answering the million and one questions he would pepper them with. Talk about your kind and caring professionals! When moving day came, Anthony, Taylor and Andrew got the goods packaged safely and effectively. Again, the communication was key throughout and they all took the time to ask questions and get answers. Each group did their part of the move well! The items made it on the truck, the crews did their jobs, and everything went off without a hitch EXCEPT when the receiving party decided to throw every problem you could into the mix. And even in the face of ridiculous demands, they STILL did a good job. Hats off to Jeremy and his crew (Alfred & Luis) for having LOTS of patience! So for those who didn't have a good experience, I can only offer you condolences. Maybe take an active role and communicate during your next move? All I can say is that, Meathead Movers are good by me. read more

When I planned my move, the first thing I checked out was who got voted the "Best" award from the Ventura County Reporter. When "Meathead Movers" was at the top of the list, I went to their website and was very impressed with the entire organization. I didn't even need check out any other movers (and I have moved several times over the years). But I knew these guys would get the job done, and done right. They did not disappoint! Starting with Scott Patterson coming out to do a complimentary evaluation and estimate, to moving day when Mike and his crew showed up ready for the job, it was a great experience. They were also very accommodating when I needed to make last minute changes, and I was so impressed with how responsive the staff was every time I called with questions. Moving is no fun, but the Meatheads made it a great experience. The entire crew was professional, courteous, polite, friendly, and they all kicked butt getting me out of my old place and into the new one. It was not an easy move by any means. I had a second floor to get out of with a tight double "cheese grader" stairway, and then another double stairway up to my new two-floor Townhome. But these guys were prepared and worked swiftly. I did not have to worry for a minute that any of my possessions would get damaged. They wrapped everything up quickly and carefully; and got it into my new place without a scratch! I am so happy I chose Meathead Movers, because they made what could have been a stressful day literally carefree for me. These student athletes are the real deal. They sincerely give you the best service. And cost, well it turned out to be less than I expected...and the old adage that "you get what you pay for" really applies here; what you get is top notch quality service in every way! I recommend "Meathead Movers" to anyone on the move...these guys are truly the "Best" you could hope to hire! Thank you "Meatheads" for doing such a great job!! read more

I recently had the pleasure of working with Meathead Movers, and I couldn't be more impressed with the incredible service provided by Trace, Manny, and Jacob. From start to finish, the experience was seamless and professional. Jacob, the team leader, stood out with his exceptional leadership and communication skills. He kept the team organized, motivated, and on task, ensuring everything went smoothly despite the challenging weather. The crew arrived right on time and immediately got to work. It was clear they were not only strong and capable but also highly skilled at protecting my belongings. They wrapped and handled everything with the utmost care, giving me peace of mind during what could have been a stressful process. What really stood out to me was their work ethic. These guys didn't let the rain slow them down for a second. They worked quickly and efficiently, yet never sacrificed quality. I was amazed at how fast they got everything done while still taking care of my items and keeping things organized. Another standout aspect of my experience was the excellent customer service. The team at Meathead Movers was always available by phone to answer any questions I had. Rachel even called in during the move to check on how everything was going, which I thought was such a thoughtful touch. It really showed that this company prioritizes customer satisfaction at every level. I highly recommend Meathead Movers for anyone looking for reliable, professional movers. I also want to give a special shoutout to Trace, Manny, and Jacob for their hard work and dedication. They truly went above and beyond, and I sincerely hope they get the recognition--and the raise--they deserve. Thank you, Meathead Movers, for making my move such a positive experience! read more

It took a lot of fancy cajoling and canoodling to get my husband to agree to using a mover. You see, he's a bit of a workhorse. He never stops. He injured his shoulder a couple of weeks before the move, but still wanted to lift and shift 13 years worth of crap. On the recommendation of a friend, we contacted Meathead Movers. KC came to our house and he was kind, courteous, and personable. He gave us estimates on time, materials, and possible overages. He was spot on. On the day of our move, these strapping young men showed up a bit early looking like they were all about to run track at the local university. They were also kind, courteous, and personable. Wait, here comes the good part... after carefully loading our entire house into a 26 ft truck, which was a LOT of stuff, they came to our new home to find that our driveway, which has about a 45 degree angle with low hanging branches, was "impassable." Oh no! What now? No worries, they said. They literally carried a 26 ft trucks' contents up that hill one back breaking piece at a time. I walked up the hill three times and I was dying! They must have walked up it 50 plus times each, carrying couches, solid wood tables, and a weird old fire hydrant that my husband adores. At one point my workhorse husband stopped complaining about the cost. Upon getting the final bill he was more than happy to pay it and insisted on a big tip, which I agreed was warranted. I have nothing but admiration for those fine young men. I'm incredibly happy with the job they did. Thank you, Meathead Movers (Josh, Sean, Armando, Jose, and Jacob especially)! We literally could not have done It without you. read more

We used Meathead Movers for a local move in July 2025 and were extremely disappointed. The move was originally quoted at four hours, but it ended up taking over nine hours. While the crew started off strong, their energy and care quickly declined. By the time they were unloading at our new home, they were placing boxes randomly, disregarding labels or the proper rooms. It was clear they just wanted to dump everything and leave, which created extra stress for our family as we had to move many heavy boxes ourselves. The packing was equally careless--more than half of our boxes weren't labeled at all, and those that were labeled were often incorrect or vague. The most serious issue was when the crew damaged our one-year-old refrigerator beyond repair by forcing it through a doorway improperly. One of the movers even admitted it was "totaled" and advised us to file a claim for the full amount of what we originally paid ($1300). The crew took the refrigerator with them--ensuring us that we'd get our claim resolved and be fully refunded. Once the claim was filed, it took over two weeks to start hearing about any sense of resolution. We've had to chase down the operations team, who became completely unresponsive. The director of operations completely refused to return any phone calls whatsoever. After multiple emails and attempted phone calls, they finally offered us less than a third of the cost to replace the refrigerator. This entire experience has been stressful, frustrating, and unprofessional. I would never recommend Meathead Movers and am appalled by their lack of accountability, care, and customer service. read more

At the end of August, my wife and I moved from Southern California to Henderson, NV. We had used Meathead Movers before, found them to be very reliable, and scheduled our move with them. On the day of the move, two trucks and a van full of team members arrived at our house. They were led by Ben, who was, in addition to being very friendly, exceptionally organized. His team quickly and efficiently covered and wrapped the furniture, disassembled beds and a desk, and moved everything from the house to the two trucks. After a stop at a storage unit to pick up the rest of our belongings, the two trucks with Ben and three of his colleagues set out for Nevada, stopping overnight to get some needed rest. The next morning, they arrived at our new home to discover, as we did, that the renovations we'd been having done had not, despite what our contractor had promised, been completed. It was a crazy scene, with flooring, plumbing, electrical and baseboard subcontractors everywhere in the house. The guys took it in stride, unloaded the trucks and put our furniture and belongings in the few rooms that were not under immediate construction. Their attitude was fantastic and definitely helped ease the stress we were under dealing with our delinquent contractor. (I think my wife would have just broken down if they hadn't been so cheerful and willing to go the extra mile.) I can't say enough about how outstanding the service was. I will not hesitate to use Meathead again and highly recommend them to anyone looking to make either a local or interstate move. read more

If you're like me, then you probably could do without all the headaches that come with moving. You know sorting, packing, arguing about what gets packed, and so on. Then there is the actual move itself. Let me tell you. This is my second time working with MeatHead. The first time was with an organization I was helping to move. I saw first hand how respectful, contentious, trustworthy and hardworking these movers were. I was beyond impressed! I greatly admired the ethic of this company to send a foreman who worked alongside his crew. Not only that, he was actually given authority to make decisions on the spot! The second time was this week. Our task was to move my mom from her jam packed house of 32 years a long distance. Take a quick moment to think back to where we started this review...packing and, well, you know. We were dog tired and short on sleep. Then our 6 hardworking MeatHeads arrived with two shiny trucks and excellent attitudes! All the attributes I noticed the first time were demonstrated again and again this time. Why does that matter? Plain and simple, their professionalism and communication style demonstrated CARE about our move. Bravo to our wonderful movers - Cameron, Bryan, Thomas, Christopher, Samuel and Michael!!! Last note- Our movers made sure ever single inch (of each truck) was used efficiently. The same goes for the loading of the storage unit the next day. Cameron and Bryan took great care of us. When escrow closes on the Mom's next place, we're getting our MeatHeads back on the job. You should too! read more

First off, this is the third time I've had to post this because Meathead Movers continuously pays yelp to have it removed (which is pretty annoying in itself) but here was the original post: Meathead Movers is the worst company I have ever used. As a home owner for 30 years, and after buying, selling, and moving 5 times in those 30 years with professional moving companies, Meathead is by far the worst. First, our contract was for a 3 day move but it took them 7 days. They broke the leg off our 80 year old piano and scratched the side so deep it is unable to be repaired. They shattered a hand carved heirloom mirror, crushed lampshades, broke my large executive desk in half, and left 10% of our possessions at our old home which we had to move ourselves. Lastly, during the move, they threatened my wife to sign a work order for more money or they would leave mid move! Now I am not the type to complain, and as a business owner myself I know things go wrong, but this is a company that's gone wrong. I don't normally write reviews. I just don't have time, but I have time for this. It has taken six months to try to settle our claim with them and they denied it. We even paid extra for insurance which they are not honoring. Now we are forced to go to small claims court but fortunately we have a ton of pictures and letters from friends that were there to witness it. Please to do not use this company, even though they were in the wrong, they were rude, dismissive, and condescending the whole way through. I hope this review helps someone. read more

OK, first of all lets be realistic. Unless you hear something horrific about a moving company, you're pretty much going with the lowest bidder like I did. In this case, MeatHead was not only HALF the price as the next lowest company, but they were also highly recommended by a friend that used them a few months ago. The admin staff, Molly, others, were on the spot and worked with my 'moving target' of a move date.... bonus. I got a call to confirm the day before, and directly from Adam the day of the move. They were on time, well prepared and nobody smelled like ass-n-elderberries... also bonus. They did the walk through, we got this straightened out, they put up doorway protectors (never heard of them before) and were off to the races. They busted ass just like they promised to do, everything went pretty darned smooth. We did have a broken leg on the dining room table, but it wasn't a very good design to begin with... Ikea is Swedish for "crappy nail-it-yourself furniture" or something like that, look it up. The guys were very straight forward about it and we moved forward. They more than made up for it with professional service and the aforementioned busting ass to get the job done. In summation... MeatHead Movers, 2 thumbs up, well done gentlemen... well done. Folks remember to take care of your MeatHeads, they are there to take care of you. Treat them to lunch, and not some crappy Taco Bell meal deal, I mean real MAN food, preferably charred animal flesh. A happy MeatHead is a PRODUCTIVE MeatHead! Thanks team. read more

After reading all of your other rave reviews I am at a loss for anything different to add. I completely agree!! Words can't begin to adequately express the "experience" of working with you guys! Watching this well-oiled, functioning 'machine' do what you do best is something everyone should have the pleasure of participating in -- when you make a move of any size! Our quote came in about 50% higher than what it actually turned out to be, but we also took a serious look at what had to be moved and what needed to stay behind. 20+ years' of being in one place showed us it was time to downsize! Our movers were cost conscious and more than did their part to help us by performing at a steady pace. Communication, pride in workmanship, attention to detail...you've definitely got the 'big guys' beat by a long shot! It was difficult for me to say 'goodbye' to our team upon completion of the job -- they could all be my children! So kind, polite, respectful, dedicated, and focused. Wow! What a breath of fresh air! I wish EVERYONE at Meathead Movers all the best of luck in anything/everything you do - be it remaining with Meathead or choosing to venture 'elsewhere' to fulfill your dreams and ambitions! If what I experienced is ANY measure as to the overall integrity and professionalism of each member of our team, your successes are already there -- just go for it and keep striving! THANK YOU sooooo much, Meathead Movers Mikel B., Ramon M., Angel M., Fernando G., and Michael D.!! What a TEAM! AMAZING!! Suzanne B. read more

I have used meathead movers from Oxnard Ca twice now to move my son to LA and with us now moving from Ventura to San Luis Obispo County. On each occasion they were professional and really organized. I also like the ability to give back to our counties young and these kids were great. We had extremely heavy pieces of furniture and they handled everything with kit gloves with no damages. The reason I am writing this note is to share the work that Meathead performed and how they went over and beyond the typical stuff that you see happening today. We moved to our new home that had a very steep driveway and they were not able to back the truck up to the very top of the driveway so they could unload easily coming through the front doors or thru the garage. They actually had to call the headquarter office to get acceptance from area manager on how to perform the unload. It was decided that they would move all of our goods from the street where the truck was parked and carry our goods up the driveway manually and into our home. It was an extraordinary event and the guys found way to get it done. Wanted to share this because the Meathead group team really is all about supporting its customers and have always tried to exceed expectations. Thanks Guys, Your top shelf in by book. Thanks Again to Tony and the boys for a job well done!!!!!! Mike R and family read more

I absolutely LOVE EVERYTHING about this company!! The representative that set up the move with me was very polite, helpful, and patient. I received a confirmation for my move two days before. Not only did Armando and Francisco show up on time, but the company's policy is they do not start the clock until the truck is in place, and paperwork is signed. They were extremely efficient! I couldn't believe the way these guys worked! They were extremely fast, but also very careful. They did my entire move in 2 1/2 hours!!! Yes!! I'm serious! AND!!.. I was sure my couch wouldn't fit into my new smaller studio. Francisco looked at me and very politely and confidently said "we could do that". I couldn't believe it! They did! Nothing was damaged! But wait! There's more! I didn't have anywhere to sit while I was waiting at my storage unit. They brought me a awesome chair to sit on! And it was very comfortable! I can't say enough about this company! This was the first time I have ever hired movers. It was the best money I have ever spent. They are worth every penny! I highly recommend this company to anyone who desires a stress free and smooth move! I will without a doubt use this company for all my moves in the future. Thank you again to Francisco and Armando! You guys are awesome!!! Hire them! So worth it! Kirstie McCormick Santa Barbara, Ca read more