Very happy to add another 5 star review here for Jim and Alonzo. We were trying to pack 2 U-Pack pods and thought we did ok until we watched some videos of how these often came out on the other side. We realized needed professional help, called Great Rate and Jim was able to help us same day and it was indeed at a Great Rate! They were very friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. When the U-Pack pods were unpacked by professional movers on the other end, they complimented the great work on the packing, everything went across the country and arrived in great condition. They specifically called out how well the wrapping and arrangement were done. Thank you Jim and Alonzo! read more

Jim was wonderful as were his helpers. So kind and patient with our process! I would definitely use him again. read more

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Best moving company we've ever used. I called my top two choices, and Jim Hinkel himself from Great Rate Moving replied, and immediately set up a meeting for the following day to look over what we wanted moved, from Santa Rosa to Roseville in Placer County. He showed up exactly on time, to the minute! I immediately liked him, and was happy that my other choice didn't get back to me until late the next day. We primarily had the large pieces we couldn't move ourselves (couches, a heavy dining room table, etc.), along with four trees, one of which was 6' tall and planted in a plastic garbage can. Jim gave us a fair price, and again showed up exactly on time on moving day, with his helper Alonzo (I'm pretty sure I got that name right). They were so very careful with our stuff, and loaded everything up within an hour. Jim had set up his crew so that we only paid for Alonzo to load, and for another employee, Nick, to unload us at our destination, saving us a few bucks by not having to pay for two guys on the drive up and back. Once he met up with Nick, the unloading took just an hour, again with extreme care taken by Jim and Nick. They placed everything carefully, and Jim even helped me zip the cushions back onto one of the couches. We were so happy with them we were almost beside ourselves. Big high-fives after they took off. If we ever have to move again, I'll pay extra for them to come back up here and help us. Jim and friends (he only hires people he knows) are a Dream Team. read more

Jim and Daniel have an incredible work ethic. They're timely, professional, neat and caring of my belongings. Very professional and even pretended to laugh at my old lady jokes. (I'm the old lady). And all this for a very reasonable price! read more

We have worked with several other local movers. None come close to matching the professional standards and high bar set by Jim and his staff. These guys make a challenging job go so smoothly. They start on time and work hard until the move is finished. No need for constant supervision. Jim is smart and knowledgeable. If you are protective of your treasured possessions, hire Great Rate Moving. read more

Stop looking at other movers and call Jim! This was the best move I've ever had, it went smoothly and I didn't feel like I had to jump in and be the third person because they were so efficient. The truck was packed beautifully, and everything was protected nicely. They didn't drag things across the floor, or put anything down too hard. Then, they stacked everything to perfection in my garage because my house is under construction, taking care to put the boxes I'd need to access in a month or so in places I could get them. Even though they had to stack things away from the walls, it's still nice and stable and compact. They're excellent at fitting things together. I moved from cloverdale to SF, they arrived on time, communicated well ahead of time, and didn't complain once (that I heard anyways!) about how much stuff they had to move or how heavy it was. Plus they were both very pleasant people to be around. The rates were fair, it seems like moving costs in general really jumped since my last move 8 months ago, but the hourly rate was good and the fees were straight forward, no hidden costs or surprises. read more

I recommend Great Rate Moving I had a one bedroom apartment to move . I had them move just the large furniture and big boxes. They were on time and quick. He has a 2 hour minimum and I used him for slightly under . Im very happy with the service I received. Well worth it! read more

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My parents relocated from LA to the Bay Area this weekend and they wanted me to find a moving company that's reliable. I contacted a few places and Jim was one of the first ones to get back and after that he was extremely responsive when it came to questions and finally booking through him. His rates were very competitive and he was very professional through the entire time. All of the planning was via long distance prior to the actual moving date, and I was really hoping for a smooth transition. Jim and his crew did not disappoint and my parents were so thankful for their help. If I can trust them with my parents and their life-changing move across the state, then I can assure you that you can trust Jim and his company too. read more

We used Jim and his team several months ago, they did a fantastic job. We loved their care for our belongings and also properly organizing boxes so our storage space could be used best. We called on them another time last week and once again they did an amazing job. They kept us informed and once again, they did a great job. This is not a team you want to supervise, you can trust them, because they are going to do a great job. Thank you! We are a very satisfied customer and we hope others can use his professional service. read more

Best movers in Santa Rosa you must use them. Jim and Augustine are super reliable, efficient and quick. If I ever need anymore moving done I will be using them. I can't say enough how easy they made my move. read more

Great company and great rates. Jim and Alonzo took great care in moving my things out of my 8x30 storage shed into a truck. They worked very quickly and Jim did an incredible job of packing everything. Thanks guys. read more

Very professional, it was a very hot day and the crew never complained and worked for 7 hrs straight, they took our stuff from Santa Rosa to Calistoga, they wrapped everything very well, no damage and just good people all around read more

Everything was easier than I thought it would be when moving into my new office. Great Rate called right back; handled a difficult to move desk like the experts they are; and provided excellent service on short notice. They are clean, have the right equipment, show up prepared, and saved me money (the competitor's would have charged more based on their "minimum time," but Jim gave me a lesser quote and did the job efficienty. I'm definately calling them back to handle "the beast" the next time I move it. read more

Best moving company ever! Rolando, Sacramento, Luis and Riccardo were awesome. The movers showed up on time to load and were right-on with the estimated time it was going to take. The guys took great care to wrap our furniture and were good with communicating any questions or concerns. Rolando was very easy to get in touch with and was even able to move-up our move date on short notice. Moving to the new house was a breeze with Rolando and Sacramento unloading and setting up our furniture. Not one single thing was broken or damaged-which was great considering the 4-hour drive to the new house. This was my first experience with professional movers and my expectations were far exceeded. My stress level was greatly reduced after meeting with Rolando for the initial estimate. There were no hidden or additional fees at the end of the job, which was a relief. Thank you Great Rate Moving for making our move so seamless. read more

Jim and his crew have now moved us 3 times (many life changes including the wildfire). They are great guys, on time, very careful with everything, great service and price! I hope I only have to move one more time and I will definitely use these guys again. I highly recommend them! read more

When another moving company canceled on me Jim came through. The morning of my move, a small apartment of stuff: a bed, couch, etc. Really just the "heavy" items that would need a truck everything else like boxes where handled by friends. The other company "over booked" which felt like we canceled your move because you are too small for us. Jim was quick and professional. Got the job done without a bit of trouble or concerns. Wish everyone worked like these guys. read more

We had a move within our complex that we originally intended to handle ourselves, but then got delayed after we discovered a flea infestation in our new apartment. So we were left with several large pieces of furniture, including a solid wood and glass cabinet, our TV and TV stand, and our IKEA queen-sized bed. I gave Jim a call and asked if he could come out ASAP, and he was able to schedule me within a few days, despite the short notice! He was very nice and helpful and got the job done fast with no damage to my stuff. Very professional, and his assistant was kind enough to show us how to move a few other things we were doing ourselves. Thanks a lot, Jim!! read more

Jim and his crew (Brian in our case) were great! They couldn't have been nicer. The process was very smooth and easy. They came on time and worked tirelessly to get it all loaded. We weren't as prepared as we might have been, but nothing seemed to phase them. They were very kind and accommodating to me and my 88 year-old mother (who was burned out in the wildfires last year and is now moving into her replacement mobile home). We can't recommend them enough. Aileen Queen (daughter) read more

GR8RATE is GREAT! If you want a mover who is professional, personable, trustworthy, efficient, punctual AND reasonably priced, look no further. Jim and his crew did nothing less than a superb job moving our mother's precious belongings from San Jose to Santa Rosa. They are tbe best! read more

I can't say enough great things about Jim and his crew. They were on time, and kept us within our budget. Their rates are competitive, and they don't play the games other moving companies do where they waste your time wrapping things and then charge based on how long it took to load, even though it takes less time to unload. They were super accommodating during the entire move and communicated with us about what we did/didn't want them to take on. This is an extremely hard-working, honest, and reliable crew. They are #1 on my list from here on out. read more

Jim and his crew were excellent and went above and beyond the scope of work - helping me connect a washer and dryer that they just perfectly packed and delivered to my new condo. They were punctual, neat, hardworking and all around nice guys. I'd highly recommend them to anyone facing a move. read more

These guys are awesome all around. From the moment I called to get a quote to the time they left the new house, they exceeded my expectations. Jim is kind, friendly and easy to deal with. The move was flawless - under time, no damages to my belongings or either house, and they even went the extra mile and fixed my broken bed. Their rates are as low as you can find for the service they provide. Highly recommended. read more

I used them twice: once to load a 26' truck, once to unload 16' truck at two different locations. Both times, excellent service with both loaders being careful not to damage anything, putting things exactly where you want them, great communication. Big heavy furniture moved into pretty difficult spaces was not a problem for them (STRONG folks but also experienced). Did not pack anything they weren't supposed to. showed up on time. In particular, they pack the truck carefully and I had delicate antinques and other glass items safely move across country read more

Just moved from Santa Rosa to Cotati and Jim and his crew were just fabulous ! very nice , professional , and on time. The rate really was great and I would use them again in a heartbeat. But I hope I never have to move again ! thanks Jim ! read more

Jim and Nick were great!! Very professional and communication was excellent! They took their time to make sure all our belongings were well taken care of! Would recommend them to everyone! read more

Jim and Alonzo were AMAZING during my recent move. The couch would not fit through the front door and they tied it up and hoisted it up to the second story balcony to bring it in through the sliding door! They made it look easy. And it was raining that day. They were super professional and really considerate of handling items gently and keeping my furniture clean. I felt really comfortable trusting these guys to help me move, which many times can be a stressful experience. They are good people! read more

Awesome guys! On time and efficient, they were also very nice and they were careful with the furniture! Excellent rates, and we give them five stars! read more

Here on time. Nice guys. What they did in 2 hrs. I would never do. Jim's a great organizer & easy to work with. They took great care with my things & were friendly & accommodating. I'd hire he & his co-worker again & look no further. Jan read more

Jim and his crew were very courteous and very careful with everything. They came prepared and brought 10 wardrobe boxes for us to use. I would recommend them for any job, big or small. Also his rates were very reasonable and it was worth every dime. read more

The reviews are for real! These guys are fabulous! They recently moved my mom, who hadn't moved in 25 years. They got the work done beautifully and were very kind. And they came in under their estimate! Tip them well Thank You again Jim and Brian! read more

Great Rate Moving was a pleasure to work with. Jim and staff were responsive, professional, and very pleasant to work with. The rate was indeed great, and I would hire them again in a minute. read more

I was so lucky to find Jim. When my Craigslist mover failed to show I called him and he made time the same day to move equipment up from SF for my business. He was on time, moved and carefully packed some very large and delicate equipment. He is a true professional, I will use him again soon. read more

Jim and his crew moved some furniture for me in an assisted living home and then transferred the rest to my home in San Francisco. They did an excellent job and couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. I would use the same adjectives other reviewers did: punctual, hard working, friendly, thoughtful, considerate, very reasonably priced. I recommend them highly and am sure anyone who hires them would not be disappointed with them. read more

GREAT service! Took care of my move in no time and you won't find a better rate than these guys. Would absolutely recommend these guys to anyone. Don't believe all those movers around here who lie to you and tell you that you can't find someone who will do a quality job for a low rate. These guys are pros and charge a price that can't be beat! read more

Had a mover lined up for my daughter's move. Mover was supposed to be there at 8:30 AM. Mover called three times and said he would be there in a couple of hours. Called Jim at 2:30 in the afternoon and explained the situation. He said he could be there first thing in the AM. Fantastic! read more

These guys are fantastic! On time,very organized & easy to work with.They made my move so much easier than I thought it would be.Thanks Jim at Great Rate Movers! read more

Fantastic job!! Just moved to Wa, Jim moved all my things with no damage to anything. so happy with this company, I highly recommend them, low cost and great results. read more

I was moving from a 550' square foot apartment to a share rental and I needed a mover. The first estimate I received the guy started charging me for "stairs" right off the bat, and it was up to several hundred dollars before discussing actually moving. All of these ancillary charges were unbelievable, plus I hardly had anything to move. I contacted Jim and he came over to take a look. He was so nice and he knew I had financial issues (then the fire hit right before I had to move!!) and gave me a few options to keep costs down and accepted the job. He arrived with Brian and they just really knocked the job out. I had stairs were I lived and also where I was moving. He didn't charge me one penny. The move only took a couple of hours and he and Brian really worked hard. If you want an HONEST mover, someone you can trust and someone who will give you options even if it turns out to be less of a charge for them HIRE JIM GREAT RATE MOVING!! I will never, ever be able to thank him enough, plus being a single woman who knew nothing about moving, it was so relieving to be able to trust someone. I'm sure I will be needing a mover again and I will not hesitate to call Jim. All I can say again is Thank you, thank you, thank you, Jim! read more