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San Luis Obispo, CA

Meathead Movers

4.1 (355 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Damage 100% done by Meathead Movers during our move.
Jennifer K.

BEWARE! They broke our treadmill and our TV. Then they tried so say that they were broken prior, which was 100% not true. The TV cost us 10 grand and we were not reimbursed anything for it. It was one of the very first 4K TVs and was built solid and they don't make them like that anymore. I still think about that TV at least once a month.

Crushed, filthy sofa
Molly G.

Meathead damaged many of our items, including breaking the frame and wheels of a large refrigerator, didn't wrap or protect multiple iron bed frames, crushed many boxes and completely trampled our light furniture.They continue to refuse to reimburse us for repairs of the damaged items. We have tried unsuccessfully for months to get the issue resolved through their management team but both managers, Michael and Ian refuse to return our calls and emails. We have used this company many times over the years but as of last Fall something has drastically changed and they are no longer reputable.

So glad we called Meathead Movers.
Ralph M.

We love Meathead Movers!!! We had a new bbq delivered from Home Depot but the delivery driver would only drop it on our driveway in Cambria. My wife and I attempted to move it down a flight of six stairs to our deck. We soon realized that it was dangerous and could ruin the bbq. We were stuck. My wife suggested calling Meathead Movers which I did. I spoke with Blake and explained our dilemma. He promptly gave us a quote and also checked on availability of movers. Lucky for us, movers were working in San Simeon the next day and that they could do our small job after that job. Today, Christian and Logan arrived when we expected and they quickly reviewed what we needed and proceeded to get their lifting straps and moved the bbq onto our deck. I can't say enough about how Meathead Movers. This is a quality company with outstanding employees.

Ken S.

This is the second time I've used Meathead Movers and this second experience was even better than the first. The crew was polite, skilled attentive to detail and unbelievable how they handled large items down a bending staircase. The loadout was accomplished in less time than I expected and the process was painless. The arrival at our new out of state home was on time, and the crew unpacked the trucks and located every item we wanted where we wanted in the new home. Again a skilled, professional and great crew. I would recommend this outfit to my friends.

2 trucks and 5 movers.
Dan N.

The movers showed up on time which is a big deal. Unfortunately they were 1 person short so they did have to discount the per hour rate and took a bit longer to finish the job. That said, they did a walk thru and got right to business wrapping furniture and loading onto the truck. As their ad says they jogged back from the truck. the 5 guys moved everything without issue. On our 4 bedroom move, they started at 10a and were done by 4:30p unloading at our home 30 mi away. Overall, the team did a great job and I would recommend them without hesitating.

Chris and Luis saved the day and made our move seamless. Meathead Movers will be our go to movers every time. Thank you Chris and Luis! You
Peter W.

Chris and Luis saved the day and made our move seamless. Meathead Movers will be our go to movers every time. Thank you Chris and Luis! You went above and beyond!

Moving piano
Thomas F.

If I have have to move a piano again, I would request this same 3 person team to do it! Excellent communication overview of what they were going to do, they did it efficiently and got onto the truck flawlessly. These deadlifts ( of course done safely ) were impressive to see getting on the dolly and the ingenuity of getting the piano up the 2 stairs was fascinating and done well. This is my first experience seeing the moving of a piano and appreciated the work and the attention to detail! Bravo Meathead moving team! Thanks so much!

This is what Meathead Movers left behind PLUS all the contents of our off site 8'x10' storage unit. Had  to pay (under duress) $2,800

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Thanks for trusting us again to handle your move!

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Thank you again Darren for you continued support of Meathead Movers!

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Review Highlights - Meathead Movers

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Busy Birds Moving and Cleaning

Busy Birds Moving and Cleaning

(14 reviews)

Busy Birds helped me move across town and did a great job. The two guys (sorry, I forgot your…read morenames, fellas) were professional and personable. They worked carefully and efficiently. I imagine they're great at Tetris because they filled the truck to the brim with 1bed/1bath + garage worth of stuff with 0 damage. The whole process from loading, to transport, to unloading took just under their 3-hour minimum (I was expecting 4). Would recommend for your moving needs!

I have hired movers in the past and I thought I've seen the best, but these guys are simply next…read morelevel and at a very competitive price. If you can book these guys, do it. We were actually referred to them through U-Haul. After 10 years it was time to move out of a 1400sf 3br+, 2ba house. I guess we had a lot more stuff than I thought as the truck we rented ended up being completely packed from floor to ceiling (and front to back) using what I can only describe as some amazing pro Tetris skills. These guys took a look over the house analyzing everything that had to go into the truck and maximized the space efficiency at speed. It didn't matter how big/heavy/awkward the furniture - these guys worked together to make it happen at blazing speed. Stairs were not a problem either. I've moved a few times and I'd never seen anything like this especially for the price. I even hired them for a 2nd job of removing the 10 years of accumulated junk that we weren't taking. I will most definitely 100% hire these guys again and recommend them to anyone looking for a moving assist.

The Moving Experience

The Moving Experience

(116 reviews)

I relocated to SLO from LA. Since I could not find suitable housing in time, I had to put my life…read moreof stuff in storage, and the prior movers really packed everything in like sardines. In the meantime, I needed movers to extract a few items for my temporary housing set-up. Not knowing anyone out here, I asked Broad St Storage (who I also highly recommend) and they put me in contact with The Moving Experience. The 2 gentlemen assigned to my job were friendly, courteous, and had the utmost respect for my property. It wasn't easy getting the items I needed out, but they managed to do it with precision and care. While the move here was stressful, I'm so glad to say my dealings with The Moving Experience were anything but.

I rarely write online reviews, but I feel obligated to share my experience to protect others from…read moregiving this company money for their move. This was by far the most unprofessional and abusive moving company I have ever dealt with, and I implore you AVOID this company at all costs. If you want your items and furniture to be taken care of and arrive UNDAMAGED or ARRIVE AT ALL (as they did not for me), HIRE ANY OTHER MOVING COMPANY!! They do not care about you or your belongings. Here's a snapshot of my experience: I hired them to move my belongings from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco. From the very beginning in San Luis Obispo, the movers did not use blankets, padding, or any materials to meaningfully protect my items. I watched them place my dresser, nightstand, bed frame, and other wood furniture DIRECTLY onto the concrete sidewalk, then stack everything in the truck bare. By the time my items were delivered in San Francisco, nearly every major piece of furniture was damaged. My dresser and nightstand had multiple chips and scratches, my bed frame and headboard were gouged, my refrigerator had a large dent, and my picture frames were scuffed and chipped, and ripped, some of them irreplaceable. In addition to the damage, some of my belongings never arrived. My rug and lampshade are still missing to this day. During delivery, the movers also brought out items that did not belong to me, including a mattress and multiple framed pictures. I informed them immediately that the mattress was not mine and it was removed, but I was left with another customer's picture frame. This raises serious concerns for me about how customers' property was being handled. The most egregious part of this move occurred during delivery in San Francisco. After the movers arrived, saw the apartment, and began unloading, they did not raise any issue or mention any additional charges. However, halfway through unloading, they demanded an additional $412 via a Change Order and refused to continue carrying my belongings upstairs unless I signed and paid immediately. I was told my items would be left in the lobby if I did not agree. This happened in the middle of the move, after a significant portion of my belongings had already been brought into the apartment. I felt I had no practical choice but to sign in order to complete delivery, and I believe the way this fee was imposed mid-move was misleading, coercive, and improper. When I politely pointed out some of the damage, one of the movers, became hostile. He shouted at me, saying "F*** you man, I'm done," before storming out of my apartment. He left my mattress lying on the floor and the headboard loose and improperly installed. The other mover offered minimal help before also leaving, but the job was incomplete and I was left to deal with the situation on my own. After the move, I tried multiple times to reach the company's manager, Kevin, who was my main point of contact. I left several voicemails explaining that I wanted to discuss the serious issues I had faced. He never called me back--and has yet to do so. Adding insult to injury, before all of this, when I asked to reschedule my delivery from Sunday to Monday, which happened to be Labor Day, the company agreed no problem but sent me a text saying, "Yes, we can do that, no problem, but please tip our guys well as they'll be giving up their Labor Day." Asking for a tip in advance of service is highly unprofessional. I would happily tip for a job well done, but this could not have been more of a disastrous move. In the end, my total charges increased from the original $2,100 "Not to Exceed" estimate to $2,500 after the mid-move Change Order. My belongings were damaged and some items were missing, one of the movers verbally berated me and left the job incomplete, and I was required to sign and pay an additional fee in the middle of unloading in order to complete delivery. The company has since failed to meaningfully communicate directly with me. I have filed formal complaints with the Better Business Bureau and the California Bureau of Household Goods and Services. This company's conduct during my move was reckless and abusive, and in my experience highly misleading. If you value your belongings, your money, or your peace of mind, I strongly recommend choosing another company. I have attached photos showing the lack of protection and the resulting damage so others can make an informed decision.

Torres Hauling & Services - Fully padded and protected furniture for a load we delivered to Palm Springs

Torres Hauling & Services

(15 reviews)

If I were ever to move again I would call Pedro to help me. His crew was on time and got right to…read morework. I thought I needed eight UBoxes for all my stuff and they fit it into six. I was very impressed by how carefully they handled my furniture. Thank you for superior service. I highly recommend calling Torres Hauling & Services.

Pedro has gotten lazy since I moved with them 2 years ago. Complained about heavy boxes and barely…read morehelped his employee. I also saw he kept the tip for himself, I should of paid the employee who was doing the work. Also after they left my apartment they took 2 hours to drop off the ubox when we live across the street from uhaul. Pedro complained and refused to load our washer and dryer 'because it would take up the entire u box'. I asked them. To stake boxes 6 high, also refused and wanted to control what I did with my moving pads. All and all if you use Torres be prepared to need extra labor hours and for lazy or lacking customer service. I was impressed with Torres 2 years ago but now would never recommend them even to my worst enemy. Once I posted my review Pedro decided to text me about defamation of his business. So I'm making sure others are warned. As he over booked himself the day he moved me and rushed my service. Delayed the return of my ubox. He didn't coordinate moving time with me blamed uhaul for opening hours when I told him uhaul opened at 7am. Him and his crew showed up at 9:45 and he texted and was on the phone while his employee moved most items himself.

Central Coast Moving & Storage

Central Coast Moving & Storage

(127 reviews)

Came to our rescue after our entire house flooded. Packed us up and put everything into three pods…read more They were kind, helpful, patient and clean! We were very impressed.

I used Central Coast Moving & Storage for two separate moves, and unfortunately I had problems with…read moreboth. For my first move, the two homes were only about 2 miles apart. My house is only 1400SF. The original estimate was approximately $7,500, but the final charge was approximately $8,500. During this move, the finish/paint on my baby grand piano was chipped and damaged, and a door was also damaged. I also had concerns about the efficiency of the work. I personally observed some crew members playing around instead of consistently working. In my opinion, the move took longer than it reasonably should have, which contributed to my concerns about the final charges. Despite the problems with the first move, I used the company again for a second move. I paid approximately $4,770 for that move. During the second move, my TV was damaged. I have photographs documenting the damage. I also obtained a professional estimate of approximately $700 to repair the cosmetic damage to my baby grand piano. I contacted the company regarding these damages. They offered me $350 as a full and final settlement, which I did not believe adequately addressed the damage from the two moves. I requested a $1,550 settlement and attempted to resolve the matter directly with the company, but I did not receive a response to my most recent email. I paid the moving charges for both moves in full. Based on my personal experience with these two moves and the handling of my damage claim afterward, I was very dissatisfied. I recommend that customers photograph their belongings before and after a move, carefully compare the estimate with the final bill, and keep copies of all communications and damage documentation.

Louie's Central Coast Movers

Louie's Central Coast Movers

(62 reviews)

SO IMPRESSED! Had a baby grand piano that needed to be moved 3 hours south...was a very "special"…read morepiano as it had belonged to my Mom, who had recently passed away. My Bestie, the recipient, found Louie's and I spoke to Rita and knew right away - this is the company for me. It was also tricky because I was 8 hours away at my house and my brother, the executor, was going to make the payment. It took a village, but Rita was very knowledgable, adaptable, reassuring and kind. The guys came to pick up the piano and our realtor said, "It was like they were delivering your Mom's fine china - They were FANTASTIC!" the recipient also said they were absolutely FABULOUS. From start to finish - Louie's CCMs is a CLASS ACT and we are ALL THRILLED and appreciative.

They had 5 people moving my furnitures just 3 minutes away to our new place. It took them all day…read moreto move a 4-bedroom house with a little bit of furnitures. They ruined most of my furnitures. A lot of them were chipped and damaged. Louie wanted me to pay more because it took them all day to move. It's not my fault his staff was slow. Another company would have done it half the time. He didn't even try to pay for the furnitures they damaged. I had to throw some furnitures. All the lady said was "I'm sorry". I picked them because they were cheap. I guess you get what you pay for. They have 2 young staff. They did something inappropriate in one of the bedrooms.. They thought they were being funny, but I was pissed at what they did.

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