For over 100 years, McCarthy Transfer & Storage has been one of the most trusted moving companies in the San Diego area. This third-generation family-owned and operated business began in 1919 and has continued to provide excellent service to customers moving locally, statewide, and long distance across the country. McCarthy offers comprehensive residential and commercial services, including furniture disassembly and reassembly, packing and unpacking, loading and unloading, and secure on-site warehouse storage solutions – all at affordable rates. It has highly trained movers duly certified by the American Moving & Storage Association and accredited by the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating. They will make your move easy and stress-free and get your belongings safely where you want them. McCarthy Transfer & Storage is based in El Cajon, CA.
McCarthy Transfer & Storage
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Additional Cities Served: Lake Elsinore, National City, La Mesa, Santee, Beaumont, PowayShow More >
Moving Services
- Local Moving
- LongDistance Moving
- Intrastate Moving
- Residential Moving
- Commercial Moving
- Corporate Moving
- Storage Solutions
- Packing and Unpacking
- Crating
- OnSite Moving
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Summarized Review of McCarthy Transfer & Storage
We've analyzed the customer reviews to provide a summarized snapshot. Imagine the challenge of sifting through and reading every single review a moving company has ever received. Could you spot the fake reviews? Could you formulate a well-rounded analyses, or would you be left relying on a gut feeling?
Our rigorous evaluation process addresses this by meticulously vetting each moving company based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience:
1. Quality
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
McCarthy Transfer & Storage receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for their service, professionalism, and efficiency, with a few isolated incidents of dissatisfaction.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“great work by movers”
“Don’t use this company.”
“horrible overall experience”
2. Punctuality
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
McCarthy Transfer & Storage consistently demonstrates exceptional punctuality, with numerous reports of arriving on time or even early, showcasing their commitment to timely service and efficient schedule management.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Danny and his team were on time”
“They were on time, if not EARLY”
“always punctual”
3. Affordability
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
McCarthy Transfer & Storage is largely appreciated for its competitive and fair pricing, with most customers highlighting the company's reasonable quotes, binding offers with no surprises, and instances of lowering initial quotes, despite a few criticisms regarding hidden fees.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“best quality price”
“Fair pricing and true to their word”
“Their rates are competitive”
4. Communication
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
McCarthy Transfer & Storage generally excels, demonstrating consistent and effective interactions with their clients, marked by professionalism and responsiveness, though there are a few isolated instances of dissatisfaction.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“harassed and belittled her”
“constant contact prior to arrival”
“Informing of items during transport”
5. Stick to Prices
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
McCarthy Transfer & Storage receives mixed feedback with customers expressing both satisfaction for holding true to estimates and criticism for hidden fees and price changes.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“attempted to change move date for their benefit”
“the bid was a lot less than the actual bill”
“no surprises or going over budgeted time”
Great Crew Members
| Danny | Danny and his team were professional and efficient |
| Danny, Luis, Lamar, Aaron | hard working, courteous, polite and great guys |
| Julio B., Carlos C. | Took initiative, were organized, assisted with building |
| McCarthy | did a great job |
| Julio, Luis | went above and beyond in their service |
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- 1. Quality
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- 2. Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
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