Based in Martinez, CA, Waters Moving & Storage is a family-owned and operated business serving Sacramento and the entire San Francisco Bay Area. With over 45 years of experience, they provide local and long-distance relocations comparable with the standard of other movers in Oakland, CA. Handling everything, from residential, office, commercial, to light industrial moves, this company has accumulated vast experience moving entities such as the IRS, the US Mint, multiple local schools, libraries, and even the Supreme Court offices. They also come fully insured, offering you peace of mind knowing your belongings are protected. Providing efficient transport, the Waters Moving crew uses trucks with installed GPS for easy tracking and applies ample use of shrink wrap and padding to safeguard customers’ possessions. If you're in need of temporary or long-term storage, this company can also keep your items safe in facilities equipped with state-of-the-art security systems, with one free month offered when you sign up for the service.
Waters Moving & Storage
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Moving Services
- Residential Moving
- Office & Business Moving
- Commercial & Light Industrial Moving
- Short & Long Term Storage
- Specialized Services (e.g. classic cars, fine art, antiques, motorcycles, airplanes)
- Packing and Unpacking Services
- Free Residential Storage
- Long Distance Protection
- Professional & Courteous Care
- Moving Services with Personal Attention
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Summarized Review of Waters Moving & 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
Waters Moving & Storage consistently receives high praise for their professionalism, reliability, and excellent service, although there are some reports of dissatisfaction regarding pricing and service issues.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“exceeded all my expectations”
“exceeded all my expectations”
“handled it like the pros they are”
2. Punctuality
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Waters Moving & Storage consistently demonstrates strong adherence to scheduled times, with numerous reports of arriving on time or even early, though a few instances of tardiness and longer-than-expected service times were mentioned.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“arrived promptly”
“arrived promptly”
“successfully delivered everything on the promised day”
3. Affordability
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Waters Moving & Storage receives mixed feedback with many customers finding their pricing fair and reasonable, while a significant number express concerns over being overcharged or facing unexpected high costs.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Fair pricing indicates affordability”
“fair prices”
“very fair price”
4. Communication
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Waters Moving & Storage generally provides responsive, professional, and courteous interaction with customers, although there are notable instances of dissatisfaction regarding unresponsiveness and deceptive practices.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“communication was excellent”
“responsive, attentive, and provided valuable guidance”
“crew was easy to talk to and communicative”
5. Stick to Prices
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Waters Moving & Storage has a mixed reputation, with many customers praising their accuracy and adherence to initial estimates, while a significant number have experienced discrepancies between quotes and final charges.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“quote was the price paid”
“Cost estimate was right on the mark”
“no mention of price issues implies sticking to quoted prices”
Customer Insights
Local Move Duration: 3.5 hours from 11 reviews
Interstate Move Duration: 3 days from 5 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Ken Waters, Alfredo | Ken Waters for initial consultation, Alfredo for move professionalism |
| Alfredo,Ken Waters | Alfredo showed commendable professionalism, Ken provided excellent consultation |
| Alfredo | huge kudos to him for driving through a severe ice-storm |
| Abel | Abel will take good care of you |
| Ken, Faustino | Ken was composed, Faustino led well |
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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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