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Berghorst & Son Inc Review

Updated Jun 8, 2025

Looking to hire Berghorst & Son Inc? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of Berghorst & Son Inc, 44 other Osceola moving companies, and 173 moving companies in Iowa.

Key Takeaways:

  • Overall rating: 5.10 out of 10
  • Highest 11-point rating category: Will Hire Again
  • Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions

About

Berghorst & Son Inc, a family-owned business, has been providing moving, rigging, and heavy hauling services for 55 years. Based in Hull, Iowa, the company serves 48 states and Canada. It was started in 1955 and incorporated in 1964, with all the current owners actively involved in the business. To provide the best service, Berghorst & Son Inc uses the latest innovations in hydraulic lifting and transporting equipment, focusing on excellence at fair and competitive prices. Their services are divided into three divisions: Rigging and Heavy Hauling, House Moving, and House Raising for New Basements. For those looking for movers in Osceola, IA, be sure to consider all your options. As an added security for customers, the company is a licensed & bonded member of ISAM, Midstates, SCRA, and RICA.

Our Research

  • Analyzed 2 total reviews
  • Reviewed 3 social profiles and review listings
  • Checked for license verification at IADOT & FMCSA
  • Crunched 3 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

MetricScorevs NationwidePositive ReviewsNegative ReviewsPositive Score
Will Hire Again6.22↓ -22.7%010.0%
Professionalism5.46↓ -33.2%020.0%

Recent Berghorst & Son Inc Reviews

Will Hire Again - 6.22/10

How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.

Overall Review Distribution
Positive
0 (0.0%)
Negative
1 (100.0%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by Berghorst & Son Inc

  • Local moving services
  • Long-distance moving services
  • Cross-country moving services
  • International moving services
  • Piano moving services
  • Pool table moving services
  • Appliance moving services
  • Furniture moving services
  • Packing services
  • Commercial moving services

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Rating Methodology

Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in Iowa:

Our data scientist working on the years of experience formula

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 173 companies that offer moving services in the Iowa area.

From these 173 companies, we analyzed a total of 15,414 reviews dating all the way back to May 2007.

We also reviewed a total of 2 state and federal moving licenses from these 173 companies and 529 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 34,240 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 6,157 Osceola 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.

8.18/10 avg in Iowa from 6,984 reviews

Punctuality

Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?

7.87/10 avg in Iowa from 2,159 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

7.47/10 avg in Iowa from 1,440 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

7.10/10 avg in Iowa from 2,375 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

5.82/10 avg in Iowa from 631 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.47/10 avg in Iowa from 2,844 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

8.66/10 avg in Iowa from 4,341 reviews

Will Hire Again

How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again.

7.85/10 avg in Iowa from 7,039 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.03/10 avg in Iowa from 3,827 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

4.28/10 avg in Iowa from 508 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

7.92/10 avg in Iowa from 2,932 reviews