Kato Moving & Storage Company is a long-standing company in Mankato, MN that has been moving homes and businesses since 1891. It offers local moves in Southern Minnesota as well as long-distance relocations nationwide and to 150 countries all over the world. A certified Mayflower agent, Kato can move all your belongings internationally, handling everything from packing to customs clearance when necessary. It can also store your items while you’re away on vacation or if you have a renovation or remodeling project. This company has a 55,000 square foot temperature-controlled warehouse and mobile storage units that are available for short and long-term use. With more than 130 years of experience in the industry, Kato Moving & Storage has seen and done it all, giving it an edge in expertise that other moving companies just can’t match.
Kato Moving & Storage Company
The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.About Kato Moving & Storage Company
Additional Cities Served: Mankato, Shakopee, Owatonna, Faribault, North Mankato, New Ulm, St. PeterShow More >
Moving Services
- Local & National Moving
- Commercial Moving
- International Moving
- Storage
- Packing
- Warehousing
- Records Management
- Quality Moving. Every Time.
- Commercial Items
- Remodeling & Renovating
Minnesota Moving License
Active
Last Checked: 02/23/22If 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 Kato Moving & Storage Company
We analyzed and organized the customer reviews of Kato Moving & Storage Company in St. Louis Park, MN using our proven 11-point rating system. Our rigorous evaluation process ranks each customer review for Kato Moving & Storage Company based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience. Here is what customers had to say about their moving experience:
1. Quality
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“great job moving heavy items”
“amazing job with our move”
“Moving service was good”
“Kato Moving and Storage did an excellent job”
2. Punctuality
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“always so prompt”
“crew showed up on time”
“They were at the address in 20 minutes”
“stuff has been left for almost 4 weeks now”
3. Affordability
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“priced well”
“ended up paying double the quote”
“affordable”
“service at an affordable price”
4. Communication
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Mary was easily accessible and willing to answer questions”
“Great customer service”
“wonderful helping us get prepared”
“Erin and her amazing crew made it happen”
5. Stick to Prices
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“honest”
“charged double the quoted price”
“no price change despite shipment overage”
“Accurate estimate of cost”
6. Speed
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Efficient”
“really quick”
“extremely fast in spite of warm weather”
“worked quickly but carefully”
7. Friendliness
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“workers stayed upbeat and were a blast to be around”
“GREAT employees”
“all of them had a smile”
“Great people to work with”
8. Will Hire Again
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“would highly recommend using Kato Moving”
“recommend them”
“would definitely hire Kato Moving and Storage again”
“give this company our HIGHEST APPROVAL”
9. Professionalism
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Levi and Dylan really enjoyed their job”
“over the top professional”
“organized, thoughtful and experienced team”
“very professional”
10. Conflict Handling
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“without question they made right the one breakage”
“no clear plan to find a driver or move our items”
“had to go through corporate for claims”
“provided a contact for servicing the washer issue”
11. Precision & Care
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“everything with care to make sure nothing got damaged”
“they helped pack items carefully including old wine glasses”
“took great care in packing”
“good care of my items”
Customer Insights
Local Move Duration: 8 hours from 3 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Levi, Dylan | they made the move less stressful and enjoyable |
| Linda | should be our new Queen |
| Isaiah, Jackson | great job and professional work |
| Erin | made it happen with a single phone call |
| Mary | worked with us in getting moved |
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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