Metcalf Moving & Storage Review
Looking to hire Metcalf Moving & Storage? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of Metcalf Moving & Storage, 14 other Rochester moving companies, and 300 moving companies in Minnesota.
Key Takeaways:
- Overall rating: 6.12 out of 10
- Highest 11-point rating category: Friendliness
- Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions
About
With locations in St. Paul and Rochester, Minnesota, Metcalf Moving & Storage has been diligently providing moving services since 1919. Acquiring over a century of experience, this company has moved families and businesses all over Minnesota and all across the country as an agent of Mayflower Transit. Metcalf Moving & Storage is recognized for its high reputation, backed by numerous awards that span decades of business and an extensive history of satisfied customers. The company offers a comprehensive range of moving services to cover all your relocation needs, whether they involve packing or storage solutions. With Metcalf Moving & Storage, you can certainly rest assured that you are taken care of every step of the way, whether your moving needs are residential or commercial.
Our Research
11 Point Rating
| Metric | Score Out of 10 | vs Nationwide Comparison between Metcalf Moving & Storage & 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 | 8.33 | ↑ 0.4% | 33 | 6 | 84.6% | |
| Punctuality | 6.86 | ↓ -14.0% | 9 | 5 | 64.3% | |
| Affordability | 4.57 | ↓ -39.7% | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | |
| Communication | 6.37 | ↓ -14.3% | 9 | 6 | 60.0% | |
| Stick to Prices | 2.91 | ↓ -51.2% | 1 | 6 | 14.3% | |
| Speed | 6.87 | ↓ -18.7% | 6 | 4 | 60.0% | |
| Friendliness | 8.56 | ↓ -2.0% | 14 | 2 | 87.5% | |
| Will Hire Again | 7.86 | ↓ -2.4% | 32 | 9 | 78.0% | |
| Professionalism | 7.01 | ↓ -14.2% | 11 | 6 | 64.7% | |
| Conflict Handling | 1.41 | ↓ -65.4% | 0 | 7 | 0.0% | |
| Precision & Care | 6.56 | ↓ -17.2% | 8 | 5 | 61.5% |
Recent Metcalf Moving & Storage Reviews
Quality - 8.33/10
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
Recent Customer Praises
Recent Customer Complaints
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Punctuality - 6.86/10
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
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Affordability - 4.57/10
How affordable was the moving service?
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Communication - 6.37/10
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 - 2.91/10
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
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Speed - 6.87/10
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 - 8.56/10
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
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Recent Customer Complaints
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Will Hire Again - 7.86/10
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
Recent Customer Praises
Recent Customer Complaints
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Professionalism - 7.01/10
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
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Recent Customer Complaints
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Conflict Handling - 1.41/10
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 - 6.56/10
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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Additional Details
Moving Services Offered by Metcalf Moving & Storage
- Long distance movers
- Local household moving
- Interstate moving
- Loading, unloading, and transportation service
- Packing and crating
- Secure storage
- Special servicing of items
- Professional move coordination
- Full replacement coverage
- Shipment tracking
Licenses
State & federal license information
Minnesota Moving License
Status: Active (last checked: 4/29/25)Minnesota Moving License Information
- License Number: 101388
- License Status: Active
- Date Issued: 1/06/98
USDOT Interstate License
Status: Not Authorized for Interstate Moves (last checked 1/10/25)- USDOT: 1127088
- ENTITY TYPE: Carrier
21
Registered Trucks, Tractors, or Vans
18
Registered Drivers
8/19/24
Most Recent USDOT Update
309,537
Annual Interstate Miles (2023)
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Awards
Contact Metcalf Moving & Storage
- 1550 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN, 55904
- (507) 288-5255
- https://www.metcalfmoving.com/
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How we ranked the top Minnesota 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 Minnesota.
Rating Methodology
Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in Minnesota:
Our original review-based ranking algorithm
We started with a total of 300 companies that offer moving services in the Minnesota area.
From these 300 companies, we analyzed a total of 34,932 reviews dating all the way back to August 2008.
We also reviewed a total of 125 state and federal moving licenses from these 300 companies and 930 different 3rd party review and social profiles.
Each of the ~34,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria
This gave us a total of 90,616 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 14,753 Rochester 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 Minnesota 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?
