Palmetto Specialty Transfer Review
Looking to hire Palmetto Specialty Transfer? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of Palmetto Specialty Transfer, 78 other Columbia moving companies, and 310 moving companies in South Carolina.
Palmetto Specialty Transfer has an overall score of 8.32 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is a Very Good score and places it in the top 70.94% of all movers in South Carolina and the top 71.22% of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 219 movers in South Carolina.
Key Takeaways:
- Overall rating: 8.32 out of 10
- Highest 11-point rating category: Friendliness
- Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions
About
Palmetto Specialty Transfer is a locally-owned moving company based in South Carolina, serving the Columbia and Greenville areas. Established on the principle of providing a high level of client services, they offer local and long-distance relocation services, including residential and commercial moving, packing, storage, deliveries, and warehousing for individuals, organizations, and businesses. With professionals experienced in safely transferring priceless items and furniture, Palmetto Specialty Transfer is known for its unrivaled attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction. Their services can be tailored to meet the needs of any move, large or small. If you are looking for more options for movers in Columbia, SC, you can find a list of top companies on our website.
Our Research
11 Point Rating
| Metric | Score Out of 10 | vs Nationwide Comparison between Palmetto Specialty Transfer & 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 | 9.19 | ↑ 10.8% | 31 | 1 | 96.9% | |
| Punctuality | 9.09 | ↑ 14.0% | 9 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Affordability | 8.02 | ↑ 5.9% | 3 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Communication | 9.04 | ↑ 21.8% | 11 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Stick to Prices | 8.02 | ↑ 34.5% | 3 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Speed | 8.39 | ↓ -0.6% | 7 | 1 | 87.5% | |
| Friendliness | 9.39 | ↑ 7.6% | 17 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Will Hire Again | 9.12 | ↑ 13.4% | 32 | 1 | 97.0% | |
| Professionalism | 9.10 | ↑ 11.4% | 22 | 1 | 95.7% | |
| Conflict Handling | 3.50 | ↓ -14.0% | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | |
| Precision & Care | 8.66 | ↑ 9.4% | 12 | 1 | 92.3% |
Recent Palmetto Specialty Transfer Reviews
Quality - 9.19/10
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
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Punctuality - 9.09/10
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Affordability - 8.02/10
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Communication - 9.04/10
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 - 8.02/10
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
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Speed - 8.39/10
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 - 9.39/10
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
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Will Hire Again - 9.12/10
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
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Professionalism - 9.10/10
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
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Conflict Handling - 3.50/10
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 - 8.66/10
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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Additional Details
Moving Services Offered by Palmetto Specialty Transfer
- Residential Moving
- Commercial Moving
- Packing Services
- Storage And Warehousing
Licenses
State & federal license information
USDOT Interstate License
Status: Authorized for Interstate Moves (last checked 7/02/25)- USDOT: 4017931
- MC: 1514677
- ENTITY TYPE: Carrier
5
Registered Trucks, Tractors, or Vans
7
Registered Drivers
1/28/25
Most Recent USDOT Update
60,000
Annual Interstate Miles (2024)
Detailed Customer Insights
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Contact Palmetto Specialty Transfer
- 1680 Lake Murray Blvd, Columbia, SC, 29212
- (803) 376-4884
- https://www.palmettospecialtytransfer.com/
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Rating Methodology
Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in South Carolina:
Our original review-based ranking algorithm
We started with a total of 310 companies that offer moving services in the South Carolina area.
From these 310 companies, we analyzed a total of 41,322 reviews dating all the way back to September 2009.
We also reviewed a total of 6 state and federal moving licenses from these 310 companies and 870 different 3rd party review and social profiles.
Each of the ~41,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria
This gave us a total of 92,077 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 12,209 Columbia 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 South Carolina 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?
