Walter Piano Transport Review
Looking to hire Walter Piano Transport? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of Walter Piano Transport, 13 other Elkhart moving companies, and 346 moving companies in Indiana.
Key Takeaways:
- Overall rating: 6.27 out of 10
- Highest 11-point rating category: Affordability
- Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions
About
Walter Piano Transport was founded in 1984 by the Walter family of Elkhart, IN. For over 30 years, this nationwide piano moving company has kept a long-standing tradition of providing quality service while maintaining its integrity as an honest and ethical company. If you're looking for Elkhart, IN moving services, Walter Piano Transport offers worry-free door-to-door service anywhere in the country. It has a staff of professional experts equipped with state-of-the-art tools for handling all types and brands of organs, pianos, and other musical instruments. Additionally, if you need a secure space to store your prized possession, this company also has a 40,000 square foot warehouse that is climate-controlled and monitored 24 hours a day. You can keep it there for a few days, weeks, months, or even the whole year until it's time to have it delivered to your place.
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11 Point Rating
| Metric | Score Out of 10 | vs Nationwide Comparison between Walter Piano Transport & 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 | 7.46 | ↓ -10.1% | 48 | 20 | 70.6% | |
| Punctuality | 5.91 | ↓ -25.9% | 13 | 12 | 52.0% | |
| Affordability | 8.13 | ↑ 7.3% | 18 | 3 | 85.7% | |
| Communication | 6.27 | ↓ -15.7% | 29 | 23 | 55.8% | |
| Stick to Prices | 6.28 | ↑ 5.3% | 6 | 3 | 66.7% | |
| Speed | 4.58 | ↓ -45.7% | 6 | 13 | 31.6% | |
| Friendliness | 7.07 | ↓ -19.1% | 16 | 8 | 66.7% | |
| Will Hire Again | 6.69 | ↓ -16.9% | 45 | 27 | 62.5% | |
| Professionalism | 7.11 | ↓ -13.0% | 21 | 9 | 70.0% | |
| Conflict Handling | 2.81 | ↓ -30.8% | 5 | 19 | 20.8% | |
| Precision & Care | 6.63 | ↓ -16.3% | 26 | 16 | 61.9% |
Recent Walter Piano Transport Reviews
Quality - 7.46/10
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
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Punctuality - 5.91/10
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
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Affordability - 8.13/10
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Communication - 6.27/10
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 - 6.28/10
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
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Speed - 4.58/10
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 - 7.07/10
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
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Will Hire Again - 6.69/10
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
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Professionalism - 7.11/10
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
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Conflict Handling - 2.81/10
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 - 6.63/10
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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Additional Details
Moving Services Offered by Walter Piano Transport
N/A
Licenses
State & federal license information
USDOT Interstate License
Status: Authorized for Interstate Moves (last checked 6/28/25)- USDOT: 357103
- MC: 223057
- ENTITY TYPE: Carrier
6
Registered Trucks, Tractors, or Vans
6
Registered Drivers
3/01/24
Most Recent USDOT Update
516,490
Annual Interstate Miles (2023)
Detailed Customer Insights
Based on our analysis of Walter Piano Transport's customer reviews:
30 days
Interstate Move Duration
based on 17 reviews
Average Cost
$2,249.00
based on 3 historical data points
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Awards
Contact Walter Piano Transport
- 2135 Industrial Pkwy, Elkhart, IN, 46516
- (574) 674-6139
- http://walterpianotransport.com/
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Rating Methodology
Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in Indiana:
Our original review-based ranking algorithm
We started with a total of 346 companies that offer moving services in the Indiana area.
From these 346 companies, we analyzed a total of 48,217 reviews dating all the way back to August 2005.
We also reviewed a total of 4 state and federal moving licenses from these 346 companies and 997 different 3rd party review and social profiles.
Each of the ~48,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria
This gave us a total of 117,558 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 19,210 Elkhart 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 Indiana 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?
