Minimoves Review
Looking to hire Minimoves? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of Minimoves, 62 other Des Moines moving companies, and 186 moving companies in Iowa.
Key Takeaways:
- Overall rating: 6.65 out of 10
- Highest 11-point rating category: Friendliness
- Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions
About
Minimoves specializes in helping people move small shipments locally, out of state, and internationally. It is the only national moving company in America that is focused exclusively on this market. Whether you’re moving an apartment, a tiny home, a room, or just a few items, Minimoves can take care of everything for you. With more than 30 years in the business, this company has a wealth of experience in properly handling and transporting furniture. It has completed over 100,000 state-to-state moves with an impressive 99% success rate. No one understands the challenges of moving small shipments better. These movers in Cicero, IL will make your relocation easier and more affordable than ever before. Book your small move with Minimoves and save. Its quotes are guaranteed, and its services cover the globe. Minimoves is proud to have expanded to over 124 locations nationwide during the past three decades. It is headquartered in Hillside, IL.
Our Research
11 Point Rating
| Metric | Score Out of 10 | vs Nationwide Comparison between Minimoves & 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 | 7.28 | ↓ -12.3% | 171 | 91 | 65.3% | |
| Punctuality | 6.94 | ↓ -13.0% | 68 | 39 | 63.6% | |
| Affordability | 6.19 | ↓ -18.2% | 52 | 39 | 57.1% | |
| Communication | 6.72 | ↓ -9.5% | 106 | 76 | 58.2% | |
| Stick to Prices | 5.25 | ↓ -11.9% | 42 | 53 | 44.2% | |
| Speed | 8.03 | ↓ -4.8% | 61 | 18 | 77.2% | |
| Friendliness | 8.79 | ↑ 0.7% | 97 | 17 | 85.1% | |
| Will Hire Again | 6.82 | ↓ -15.2% | 166 | 105 | 61.3% | |
| Professionalism | 6.96 | ↓ -14.8% | 96 | 57 | 62.7% | |
| Conflict Handling | 3.32 | ↓ -18.2% | 18 | 54 | 25.0% | |
| Precision & Care | 6.81 | ↓ -14.0% | 95 | 61 | 60.9% |
Recent Minimoves Reviews
Quality - 7.28/10
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
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Punctuality - 6.94/10
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
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Affordability - 6.19/10
How affordable was the moving service?
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Communication - 6.72/10
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 - 5.25/10
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
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Speed - 8.03/10
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 - 8.79/10
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
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Will Hire Again - 6.82/10
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
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Professionalism - 6.96/10
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
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Conflict Handling - 3.32/10
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 - 6.81/10
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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Additional Details
Moving Services Offered by Minimoves
- State to State Moves
- Apartment Moves
- Local Moves
- Storage
- Furniture Shipping
- International Moves
- Corporate Moves
- Additional Services
Licenses
State & federal license information
USDOT Interstate License
Status: Authorized for Interstate Moves (last checked 1/10/25)- USDOT: 526036
- MC: FF-1562 268180
- ENTITY TYPE: Carrier
5
Registered Trucks, Tractors, or Vans
6
Registered Drivers
6/01/23
Most Recent USDOT Update
180,000
Annual Interstate Miles (2022)
Detailed Customer Insights
Based on our analysis of Minimoves's customer reviews:
4.5 hrs
Local Move Duration
based on 4 reviews
10 days
Interstate Move Duration
based on 30 reviews
Average Cost
$6,041.00
based on 8 historical data points
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Awards
Contact Minimoves
- 2600 S 25th Ave, Broadview, IL, 60155
- (708) 223-0183
- https://minimoves.com/
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How we ranked the top Iowa movers
Why you should trust us
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 Iowa.
Rating Methodology
Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in Iowa:
Our original review-based ranking algorithm
We started with a total of 186 companies that offer moving services in the Iowa area.
From these 186 companies, we analyzed a total of 15,624 reviews dating all the way back to December 2006.
We also reviewed a total of 2 state and federal moving licenses from these 186 companies and 567 different 3rd party review and social profiles.
Each of the ~15,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria
This gave us a total of 35,358 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 478 Des Moines 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 Iowa 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?
