NOR-CAL Moving Services Review
Looking to hire NOR-CAL Moving Services? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of NOR-CAL Moving Services, 99 other San Jose moving companies, and 1,946 moving companies in California.
Key Takeaways:
- Overall rating: 6.25 out of 10
- Highest 11-point rating category: Friendliness
- Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions
About
NOR-CAL Moving Services, established in 1982, is a full-service moving company based in the San Francisco Bay Area. They have grown to become one of the largest moving companies in the Western U.S. and have earned multiple awards from Allied Van Lines. NOR-CAL's service area includes local, nationwide, and international moves. They provide packing, moving, and storage services for residential, commercial, and office moves, as well as specialized moving services for various industries. Need to compare them with other movers in San Jose, CA? They have a large client base, with over 2,500 active clients and a 98% retention rate, showcasing their dedication to providing stress-free moving experiences.
Our Research
11 Point Rating
| Metric | Score Out of 10 | vs Nationwide Comparison between NOR-CAL Moving Services & the average of all
moving companies nationwide | Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10) | Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6) | Positive Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 7.15 | ↓ -13.8% | 67 | 36 | 65.0% | |
| Punctuality | 5.68 | ↓ -28.8% | 21 | 20 | 51.2% | |
| Affordability | 5.76 | ↓ -23.9% | 14 | 12 | 53.8% | |
| Communication | 5.49 | ↓ -26.2% | 34 | 37 | 47.9% | |
| Stick to Prices | 6.33 | ↑ 6.1% | 20 | 13 | 60.6% | |
| Speed | 7.84 | ↓ -7.1% | 29 | 9 | 76.3% | |
| Friendliness | 8.00 | ↓ -8.4% | 56 | 15 | 78.9% | |
| Will Hire Again | 6.29 | ↓ -21.8% | 65 | 49 | 57.0% | |
| Professionalism | 6.88 | ↓ -15.9% | 53 | 29 | 64.6% | |
| Conflict Handling | 2.70 | ↓ -33.6% | 6 | 24 | 20.0% | |
| Precision & Care | 6.60 | ↓ -16.7% | 33 | 21 | 61.1% |
Recent NOR-CAL Moving Services Reviews
Quality - 7.15/10
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
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Punctuality - 5.68/10
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
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Affordability - 5.76/10
How affordable was the moving service?
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Communication - 5.49/10
Was the office staff quick to respond to questions prior to moving day? Did the moving crew notify you on the day of move regarding any changes to the original schedule? If there were any issues to resolve after moving day, was an office manager quick to respond and address problems encountered?
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Stick to Prices - 6.33/10
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
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Speed - 7.84/10
Did the movers seem to take their precious time in an attempt to increase the overall cost of the move? Remember, moving is HARD work and some breaks should be expected!
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Friendliness - 8.00/10
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
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Will Hire Again - 6.29/10
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
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Professionalism - 6.88/10
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
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Conflict Handling - 2.70/10
Accidents can and will likely happen at some point on moving day. How a moving company responds to these accidents can say a lot about the company.
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Precision & Care - 6.60/10
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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Additional Details
Moving Services Offered by NOR-CAL Moving Services
- Office & Industrial Relocation
- Specialized Moves (Medical and Lab, Library, Hotel, Hospital)
- Moving Services (From Small Internal Move to Full Corporate Relocation)
- Packing/Crating (Artwork, Confidential Files, Laboratory Equipment)
- New and Existing Office Furniture/Modular Systems Furniture (MSF) Installation, Reconfiguration, Assembly, Disassembly
- Business Clean-Outs
- Seismic Bracing/Ganging Pallet Racks (Tear Down, Move and Rebuild)
- Rigging Services for Large, Heavy Equipment
- Out-of-Area Nationwide Shipping of Equipment/Electronic Items
- Storage Services (Temporary or Long-Term)
Licenses
State & federal license information
USDOT Interstate License
Status: Authorized for Interstate Moves (last checked 6/28/25)- USDOT: 1844592
- MC: 670818
- ENTITY TYPE: Carrier
23
Registered Trucks, Tractors, or Vans
19
Registered Drivers
3/07/25
Most Recent USDOT Update
100,000
Annual Interstate Miles (2024)
Detailed Customer Insights
Based on our analysis of NOR-CAL Moving Services's customer reviews:
4.5 hrs
Local Move Duration
based on 5 reviews
10 days
Interstate Move Duration
based on 8 reviews
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Awards
Contact NOR-CAL Moving Services
- 560 E Trimble Rd, San Jose, CA, 95131
- (408) 444-6171
- https://www.nor-calmoving.com/
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We take reviews seriously to protect people just like you! Our team has been crunching data on moving companies since 2010. Our math-based ranking system uses data, manual review, and statistical analysis to help you hire the best movers in California.
Rating Methodology
Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in California:
Our original review-based ranking algorithm
We started with a total of 1,946 companies that offer moving services in the California area.
From these 1,946 companies, we analyzed a total of 432,661 reviews dating all the way back to April 2005.
We also reviewed a total of 571 state and federal moving licenses from these 1,946 companies and 6,411 different 3rd party review and social profiles.
Each of the ~432,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria
This gave us a total of 1,419,697 data points to compute individual company scores.
Reviews are time-weighted so that more recent reviews carry more weight. This helps you understand how a mover is doing today... not 5 years ago. We have 153,181 San Jose moving company data points from the past 2 years that carry more weight.
Bayesian averages calculated to fairly account for the differences between companies that are newer.
The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown
Our 11-point rating criteria scores every California moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.
Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
Affordability
How affordable was the moving service?
Communication
Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.
Stick to Prices
Was the final price consistent with the original quote?
Speed
Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.
Friendliness
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?
Will Hire Again
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again.
Professionalism
Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?
Conflict Handling
How well the company responds to accidents and issues.
Precision & Care
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?
