Located in McDonald, Gardner Moving was founded over a century ago. It serves the Pittsburgh area, providing quality residential and commercial moving and storage services. The family-owned and operated business handles local, intrastate, and interstate relocations efficiently, ensuring minimal disruptions. Its secured and affordable storage solutions come in both non-climate and climate-controlled facilities and feature parking spaces for cars, boats, and trailers. From homes, dorms, and retirement facilities to offices, Gardner Moving offers customized solutions and superior customer service every step of the move. Always lending a helping hand, it performs specialty services such as packing, furniture delivery, and piano moving.
Gardner Moving & Secure Storage
Ranked Top 10 Best Movers in Pittsburgh, PA
Superb
based on 641+ data points 
The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.About Gardner Moving & Secure Storage
Additional Cities Served: Bethel Park, Monroeville, Plum, West Mifflin, Murrysville, McKeesport, WeirtonShow More >
Moving Services
- Residential Moving
- Commercial Moving
- Self Storage
- Local Piano Movers
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Summarized Review of Gardner Moving & Secure 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
9.22/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Gardner Moving & Secure Storage is frequently praised for its professionalism, efficiency, and attentive service, although a few customers reported negative experiences with sloppy moves and overcharging.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“move was very sloppy”
“prompt service and very careful with items”
“professional and courteous staff”
2. Punctuality
9.38/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Gardner Moving & Secure Storage consistently demonstrates a high level of promptness and reliability in arriving on time for moves, with only a rare mention of tardiness.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“were prompt”
“team who moved me were prompt”
“arrived on time for the move”
3. Affordability
9.14/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Gardner Moving & Secure Storage is generally perceived as offering reasonable, competitive, and appreciated pricing, often coming in under estimates and being seen as a good value for the services provided.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“reasonable price”
“described as expensive”
“good value for the service provided”
4. Communication
8.9/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Gardner Moving & Secure Storage generally receives praise for highly responsive, friendly, and professional interactions with customers, though there are isolated reports of communication issues such as not responding to emails and lacking needed equipment.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“did not bring extension ladder”
“responded to everything I asked”
“very happy with interactions”
5. Stick to Prices
8.66/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Gardner Moving & Secure Storage generally receives positive feedback for frequently billing at or below their original estimates, despite a few instances of discrepancies and billing errors which were typically resolved.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“charged for unused boxes”
“final price was the estimate given”
“wanted to charge us again for their mistake”
6. Speed
9.53/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Gardner Moving & Secure Storage consistently receives high praise for their efficiency and quick execution, with customers frequently noting that the move was completed faster than expected and often ahead of schedule.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“efficient and did not waste time”
“conscious of time and speeded up their process”
“were efficient in moving”
7. Friendliness
9.72/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Gardner Moving & Secure Storage consistently receives praise for their courteous, helpful, and professional demeanor, with clients frequently noting the team's kindness, politeness, and the overall pleasant and friendly nature of their moving service.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“team was nice enough”
“staff was courteous”
“courteous and helpful”
8. Will Hire Again
9.02/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Gardner Moving & Secure Storage overwhelmingly receives endorsements from customers who have had very good experiences, with many expressing high recommendations and intentions to use their services again, despite a few instances of dissatisfaction.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“would hire again due to positive experience”
“would not hire again due to sloppiness”
“very good experience”
9. Professionalism
9.13/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Gardner Moving & Secure Storage generally receives high praise for its crew's professionalism and courteous behavior, with only a few isolated reports of unprofessional conduct.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“move was very sloppy and not professional”
“staff was professional”
“described as unprofessional”
10. Conflict Handling
7.16/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Gardner Moving & Secure Storage generally exhibits a strong commitment to addressing and fixing issues, demonstrated by instances of going beyond expectations, proactive problem-solving, and making reparations without prompting, although there have been infrequent mentions of delays and blame games.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“touted owner's blame game, didn't fix issues”
“went beyond what was expected”
“they were willing to relocate bed correctly”
11. Precision & Care
8.85/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Gardner Moving & Secure Storage generally receives high praise for their careful and respectful treatment of clients' belongings, despite a few negative reports of carelessness resulting in damage.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“threw boxes in garage”
“careful with breakables”
“damage was done to the interior”
Customer Insights
Local Move Duration: 4 hours from 11 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Joe | Joe was commendable in his role |
| Dave, John, Keith, Zac | Special thanks to them |
| Gardner | fabulous and friendly crew, did a few extra things |
| Zack | lead Zack's team for a great moving experience. |
| Gardner's | Deserved praise for careful and efficient work |
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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