Gator Moving & Storage Co has been in business since 1988, providing Gainesville, Florida, and its surrounding areas with reliable residential and commercial moving service for decades. It is fully licensed and insured, giving you peace of mind that all your items are protected throughout your move. Gator Moving & Storage Co movers are highly skilled in handling all kinds of moves and are fully equipped to handle full-service relocations including packing your belongings, securing heavy furniture or delicate items, and safely loading and unloading your items whether locally or long-distance. It also provides a public warehouse service with on-time deliveries and skilled staff to assist with any assembly needs.
Gator Moving & Storage Co
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based on 976+ data points 
The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.About Gator Moving & Storage Co
Additional Cities Served: Ocala, Alachua, Newberry, High Springs, Tequesta, Starke, TrentonShow More >
Moving Services
- Long Distance Moving
- Packing
- Unpacking
- Public Warehousing
- Commercial Warehousing
- Storage
- Piano Moving
Florida Moving License
Exempt
Last Checked: 01/17/22USDOT Interstate LicenseIf you’re moving across state lines, you likely need to hire a moving company with a VALID USDOT license. This licensing information comes from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and applies to a moving company's ability to perform a long distance INTERstate move (for example: from California to Texas). If your move crosses state lines within the same commercial zone, or metropolitan area (for example: DC to Alexandria, VA), it is generally not considered an interstate move and a moving company may not need an "Active" license from FMCSA to perform this type of move. INTRAstate moves (within the same state or city) are regulated by state and local jurisdictions and licensing requirements vary according to locale.
If you’re moving across state lines, you likely need to hire a moving company with a VALID USDOT license. This licensing information comes from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and applies to a moving company's ability to perform a long distance INTERstate move (for example: from California to Texas). If your move crosses state lines within the same commercial zone, or metropolitan area (for example: DC to Alexandria, VA), it is generally not considered an interstate move and a moving company may not need an "Active" license from FMCSA to perform this type of move. INTRAstate moves (within the same state or city) are regulated by state and local jurisdictions and licensing requirements vary according to locale.Authorized
for Interstate Moves
Last Checked: 01/10/25*Note: this license information has not been manually verified. Please confirm all license information at https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/CompanySnapshot.aspx
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Customer Reviews of Gator Moving & Storage Co
We analyzed and organized the customer reviews of Gator Moving & Storage Co in Gainesville, FL using our proven 11-point rating system. Our rigorous evaluation process ranks each customer review for Gator Moving & Storage Co based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience. Here is what customers had to say about their moving experience:
1. Quality
9.2/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Tremendous effort by the crew”
“great work by movers”
“terrible experience with unprofessional and disrespectful service”
“can't recommend them enough”
2. Punctuality
9.27/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“showed up on time”
“they were prompt”
“They showed up early”
“they were on time”
3. Affordability
9.2/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Great prices and very reasonable”
“price is great”
“chose them for their prices”
“described as affordable”
4. Communication
8.33/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“disrespectful responses and poor customer service”
“Owner was in constant communication”
“terrific communication to coordinate teams”
“responsive team”
5. Stick to Prices
7.53/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“took exactly the estimated amount of time”
“honored the original quoted price despite complications”
“did not adjust payment immediately for 2 movers”
“no issues adding a third person as requested”
6. Speed
9.38/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“very quick”
“were friendly, and fast”
“made two trips instead of risking damage”
“banded together and planned for speed”
7. Friendliness
9.21/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“disrespectful and unhelpful crew members”
“they are friendly”
“positive and encouraging attitudes”
“they are very nice”
8. Will Hire Again
9.1/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“recommend using a different mover”
“would hire again”
“recommend this company and would hire again”
“would hire again because of positive experience”
9. Professionalism
9.01/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“unprofessional behavior by the crew”
“Outstanding and showed professionalism”
“quick and professional”
“professional in solution finding during move”
10. Conflict Handling
3.45/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“refusal to right a wrong or fix damages”
“ignored complaints and did nothing to rectify”
“only compensated $200 for $1000 damage”
“made no effort to rectify issues”
11. Precision & Care
9/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“items were broken during the move”
“handled items carefully to avoid damage”
“everything was secure and safe”
“extremely careful with my things”
Customer Insights
Local Move Duration: 2.5 hours from 4 reviews
Interstate Move Duration: 2 days from 3 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Chris, Jay, Justin | did a great job, were friendly, and fast |
| Chris, Andres, Josh | Outstanding job, great effort with heavy and large piece |
| Isiah,Joshua,William | quick and professional |
| Chris, William, Isiah, Justin, Nick, Jay | worked very diligently, were pleasant and accommodating |
| Chris, William, Dorry | did good job |
How do we review a moving company?
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
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
- 2. Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
- 3. Affordability
1 = extremely expensive, 10 = extremely affordable
- 4. Communication
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?
- 5. Stick to Prices
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
- 6. Speed
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!
- 7. Friendliness
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
- 8. Will Hire Again
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
- 9. Professionalism
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
- 10. Conflict Handling
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.
- 11. Precision & Care
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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