Gator Moving & Storage Co has been in business since 1988, providing Gainesville, Florida, and its surrounding areas with reliable residential and commercial moving service for decades. It is fully licensed and insured, giving you peace of mind that all your items are protected throughout your move. Gator Moving & Storage Co movers are highly skilled in handling all kinds of moves and are fully equipped to handle full-service relocations including packing your belongings, securing heavy furniture or delicate items, and safely loading and unloading your items whether locally or long-distance. It also provides a public warehouse service with on-time deliveries and skilled staff to assist with any assembly needs.
Gator Moving & Storage Co
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The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.About Gator Moving & Storage Co
Additional Cities Served: Ocala, Alachua, Newberry, High Springs, Tequesta, Starke, TrentonShow More >
Moving Services
- Long Distance Moving
- Packing
- Unpacking
- Public Warehousing
- Commercial Warehousing
- Storage
- Piano Moving
Florida Moving License
Exempt
Last Checked: 01/17/22USDOT Interstate LicenseIf 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.
If 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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Summarized Review of Gator Moving & Storage Co
We've analyzed the customer reviews to provide a summarized snapshot. 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
9.21/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Gator Moving & Storage Co receives mixed reviews, with some praising their experience and affordability, while a larger portion describe their service as ranging from rude and unprofessional to causing damage and providing poor service overall.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“great work by movers”
“terrible experience with unprofessional and disrespectful service”
“Tremendous effort by the crew”
2. Punctuality
9.27/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Gator Moving & Storage Co struggles with timely arrivals and communication, often being on time in certain locations while experiencing delays and failing to provide advanced arrival notifications in others.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“showed up on time”
“they were prompt”
“They showed up early”
3. Affordability
9.2/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Gator Moving & Storage Co generally offers reasonable pricing, though some customers have experienced dissatisfaction with value received for the cost.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Great prices and very reasonable”
“price is great”
“best prices in Gainesville FL”
4. Communication
8.34/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Gator Moving & Storage Co significantly underperforms, evidenced by customer experiences of having to actively seek out delay information, reports of being yelled at and insulted by staff, difficulties in obtaining updates, and failures to provide promised notifications.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“disrespectful responses and poor customer service”
“Owner was in constant communication”
“terrific communication to coordinate teams”
5. Stick to Prices
7.54/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Gator Moving & Storage Co has shown inconsistencies, as they did not adjust payment promptly for two movers and have been noted to promise one thing while doing another.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“took exactly the estimated amount of time”
“honored the original quoted price despite complications”
“did not adjust payment immediately for 2 movers”
6. Speed
9.39/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Gator Moving & Storage Co is generally criticized for significant delays and inefficiency, with complaints about wasting extensive time on tasks and even necessitating customer involvement to expedite the process.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“were friendly, and fast”
“very quick”
“made two trips instead of risking damage”
7. Friendliness
9.21/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Gator Moving & Storage Co generally receives negative feedback, with reports of unprofessional behavior, bickering, and use of profanity by its movers, though there is a single account of an easy-going nature.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they are friendly”
“disrespectful and unhelpful crew members”
“were pleasant and very accommodating”
8. Will Hire Again
9.11/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Gator Moving & Storage Co overwhelmingly receives negative feedback, indicating a significant lack of interest in repeat business or recommendations.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“would hire again”
“recommend this company and would hire again”
“recommend using a different mover”
9. Professionalism
9.02/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Gator Moving & Storage Co is largely perceived as unprofessional, exhibiting a range of negative behaviors from inexperience to outright disrespect, despite a couple of positive reviews noting their professionalism.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“unprofessional behavior by the crew”
“Outstanding and showed professionalism”
“quick and professional”
10. Conflict Handling
3.45/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Gator Moving & Storage Co shows a generally poor track record, with most customers feeling issues are not adequately resolved, yet there has been at least one instance of exceptional service.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“refusal to right a wrong or fix damages”
“ignored complaints and did nothing to rectify”
“only compensated $200 for $1000 damage”
11. Precision & Care
9.01/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Gator Moving & Storage Co has received mixed feedback, with some customers appreciating their diligence while others reported significant damage and carelessness with their possessions.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“items were broken during the move”
“handled items carefully to avoid damage”
“extremely careful with my things”
Customer Insights
Local Move Duration: 2.5 hours from 4 reviews
Interstate Move Duration: 2 days from 3 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Chris, Jay, Justin | did a great job, were friendly, and fast |
| Chris, Andres, Josh | Outstanding job, great effort with heavy and large piece |
| Isiah,Joshua,William | quick and professional |
| Chris, William, Isiah, Justin, Nick, Jay | worked very diligently, were pleasant and accommodating |
| Chris, William, Dorry | did good job |
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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