Gardiner & Sons Moving and Storage is an established family-owned and operated moving and storage company that’s been in business for over 100 years. Its fourth-generation movers run the company serving Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto, and Collier counties. Whether you are moving in Southwest Florida, to another state, or across the country, Gardiner and Sons can handle all your local and long-distance moves. The company’s other services include residential moving, commercial moving, full-service packing, crating, piano moving, and hoisting services. If you need items removed from your home, the company provides emergency services any time you need them. Rising to the task at hand, they've become a steadfast choice for those in need of St. Petersburg, FL moving services.
Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage
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Additional Cities Served: Cape Coral, Lakeland, Fort Myers, North Port, Port Orange, Bradenton, SarasotaShow More >
Moving Services
- Local Moving
- Long Distance Moving
- Senior Moving
- Piano Moving
- Commercial Moving
- Full Service Packing
- Crating Services
- Hoisting Services
- Emergency Services
- Other Hauling Needs
Awards
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Summarized Review of Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage
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
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage is highly praised for exceptional service, professionalism, and efficiency in moving, with overwhelmingly positive experiences noted by customers, despite a rare occurrence of issues like a no-show for an estimate and slow service.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“best and easiest move”
“highly recommend Gardiner and Sons Moving and Storage”
“great smooth experience”
2. Punctuality
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage generally receives high praise for timely arrivals and consistent updates, although there have been rare instances of not showing up.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they showed up on time”
“timely service”
“The movers showed up on time”
3. Affordability
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage is generally praised for their fair and reasonable pricing, with many customers reporting costs below estimates and complimenting the company for its reasonable rates and straightforward business approach, despite a few concerns about unexpected charges.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“chose for reasonable rate and straightforward business style”
“Reasonable price for service”
“costing us less than the estimate”
4. Communication
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage is generally praised for being attentive, responsive, and maintaining good communication, although there have been isolated instances of miscommunication and unresponsiveness.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“in communication the entire time”
“miscommunication led to paying more than expected”
“provided all necessary documentation and maintained good communication”
5. Stick to Prices
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage generally adheres to their initial estimates and often matches or is below the quoted costs, although there have been rare instances of customers paying more than expected.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“paid $150 more than I should have”
“quote matched our final bill”
“final cost matched the figures correctly”
6. Speed
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage is frequently praised for their efficiency and quick service, with many customers highlighting their ability to work steadily, take minimal breaks, and complete moves within impressive time constraints.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“super efficient move”
“Fast service provided”
“worked steadily and only took a short break despite the heat”
7. Friendliness
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage consistently demonstrates professionalism and politeness, earning widespread acclaim for their courteous, respectful, and exceptionally pleasant interactions, albeit with a singular mention of unprofessional behavior.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“crew was very professional, polite”
“crew was very hard working and super nice”
“courteous service”
8. Will Hire Again
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage appears to be highly favored, with many customers expressing strong recommendations and intentions to use their services in the future, overshadowing a few isolated instances of dissatisfaction.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“would hire again”
“highly recommend this company and would hire again”
“still have items to be moved”
9. Professionalism
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage is overwhelmingly praised for their knowledgeable, courteous, and efficient team, with one outlier incident of unprofessionalism due to a no-show.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“entire crew was very professional”
“moving team was professional and efficient”
“very professional”
10. Conflict Handling
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage generally demonstrates a strong commitment to resolving issues, as evidenced by their thorough efforts and a straightforward claim process; however, there was at least one instance where an apology was made without subsequent rectification.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“went above and beyond to make things right”
“never stopped till everything was right”
“offered straightforward process for filing a claim”
11. Precision & Care
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Gardiner & Sons Moving & Storage consistently demonstrates a high level of care and attention to detail, with customer experiences frequently noting the careful and considerate treatment of belongings, resulting in minimal damage and a strong sense of trust in their services.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“no damage to belongings”
“demonstrated care to pack and load donations”
“careful with our belongings”
Customer Insights
Local Move Duration: 3 hours from 3 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Kenny | Kenny was able to squeeze us into the schedule |
| Gardiners | all Gardiners did a great job |
| Sebastian | Sebastian and his co-workers received kudos |
| Kenny, Trevor, Kenny Jr, James | very pleased with their performance. |
| Steve | Thanks Steve |
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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