Flat Rate Moving

UNBELIEVABLE - DON'T EVER USE THIS COMPANY -- FIND ANOTHER COMPANY, OR ELSE YOU WILL REGRET IT. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED. I USUALLY DON'T WRITE REVIEWS, BUT I HATE SOMEONE ELSE TO BE THE NEXT VICTIM. The MOVING COMPANY NAME IS DECEIVING. IT'LL BE INTERESTING IF THIS REVIEW IS EVEN PRINTED. IT'S NOT A FLATRATE ON HOW MUCH ITEMS YOU CAN MOVE. THEY LIMIT YOU ON THE INVENTORY ITEMS MOVED, EACH PIECE/ITEM WILL COST YOU MONEY. IT COST US APPROXIMATELY OVER $500.00 TO MOVE FIVE ITEMS, LET ME REPEAT FIVE ITEMS. THE OPERATOR WHO ORIGINALLY HELPED US, IS RUDE AND INCOMPETENT. NOT CUSTOMER FRIENDLY! THE ONLY PERSON THAT WAS HELPFUL WAS THE ACTUAL MOVERS. more

I just wanted to send a note to thank Flat Rate Movers in Oakland for your assistance with our move. We had a great experience with your company and will definitely recommend FlatRate to others. more

We have used Flat Rate Movers 3 times for home moves. Each time we have used them the experience has exceeded our expectations. They are extremely professional, courteous, and above all they are honest with their quote and the delivery of their service. They are extremely reliable, thorough, and I was really impressed with the care they took to wrap our belongings. They wrapped our mattress and couch so that they would be protected in the move. Flat Rate Movers has been much better than anybody else we have used. more

I was very impressed by the professionalism with Flat Rate Movers. I was initially concerned about furniture being damaged in the process but was soon put at ease by the great team. Luis Bravo, Robert #2 and Aaron were very helpful and made my whole moving experience stress free. Moving is never fun, but with Flat Rate Moving in can be. Thank you more

Flat Rate Movers showed up early and they worked quicker than I would have ever imagined. Manny and his team pulled up about 19 minutes early, and he explained to me how they work and what they do. Everything was wrapped very firmly and the work was done with the utmost caution. It would have taken me 10 hours, and they had it all loaded and unloaded in less than 3 hours. more

It is just a one big fake lie,I used to work for Flatrate and believe me people this is not right.Does anyone know that on that date more than twenty people stay home without getting pay,yes thats right,flatrate tells u that they helping people ,but what about the people who work for them.When I worked over there,they couldnt provide me with enough job,insteed they were giving me days off ,without getting pay.Does anyone know that flatrate treat workers as slaves ,most of the time people have been put in the back of the truck because flatrate dont care about the people .So who helped those people that stayed home on that day ???????? soon they are going be homless aswell,thanks to Flatrate.People are so blind that they dont see the true about Flatrate .I was fired once just because the way I look,is this right ? I dont have no problems with Jewish people but owner of Flatrate is so generous that he cuted everybodys pay check,insteed of that he bought few more trucks and spend money for advertisment.""Life is beautiful ""- are u kiddin me ,one big ,fake lie. more

I have served with the military for over 20 years -- It required me to contract with a moving company about every three years. This was by far my best experience--compared to previous moving experiences 1) When unpacking, the movers ""put things away"" in a nice orderly fashion. Other movers just dumped things and set them on the floor. 2) I went to organize my kitchen after the movers left just to find that the movers had already completed my kitchen and put everything away in good, logical places. The kitchen was already completed! 3) On several occasions, I had to request to move the same item more than once--from one room to another room after changing my mind. Movers I have experienced in the past would complain about this .... But the Flat Rate movers appeared happy to do the extra work without complaining. 4) I could see a lot of a vigilant care with regards to not making any marks on my walls as furniture was moved. Thanks to the moving crew (Boris, Roberto, Erick, Alfonso) Pros: movers, customer service more

Just recently moved with Flat Rate & I want to recommend them because they did an awesome job. I moved 3 times in my life & out of the 3 moving companies I used this was the BEST ONE!! I used them based on some of the reviews even though I was skeptical. Anyway I went with them after I met the guy who came to give me an estimate & I felt comfortable with them. Two thumbs up for these movers. Great job! Pros: Fair estimate more

The guys were cheerful and positive despite the obstacles they were up against; admittedly, it was a thankless job. The crew just came in and went to work! No complaints. They were great. Pros: hard workers more

I picked this company based on the reviews below. One of the them made me hesitate because it said some stuff that made me say ""yikes!"" but I also moved with Allied & they charge more than what was originally said & some of my things were broken. So it made me think that not all ""best"" or ""bigger"" moving companies are perfect. So I gave Flatrate a try, and I was pleasantly surprise with their service. They were a little late but called me to let me know. Everything was packed professionally & nothing was broken, phew! So I guess some people have good moves & some don't. Is this company perfect, I don't know but it was for me. Thanks Flatrate Moving!! Pros: Professional & great teamwork more

Thank you so much!! I would highly recommend your services to anyone who wants an easy stress-free move. When I need to move again, I will definitely be calling you. Gregory and his team were fantastic - they showed up on time, packaged and wrapped up my furniture and delicate items, moved everything very quickly, and were very professional and friendly. Everything arrived at its new location in perfect condition. I was hesitant to go with your company at first because the rate was higher than the quotes I received from other companies, but it was worth every penny and I knew I wouldn't have to worry about any hidden charges. Thanks again!!!!! - Diana Pros: Professional & friendly more

I have served with the military for over 20 years -- It required me to contract with a moving company about every three years. This was by far my best experience--compared to previous moving experiences 1) When unpacking, the movers ""put things away"" in a nice orderly fashion. Other movers just dumped things and set them on the floor. 2) I went to organize my kitchen after the movers left just to find that the movers had already completed my kitchen and put everything away in good, logical places. The kitchen was already completed! 3) On several occasions, I had to request to move the same item more than once--from one room to another room after changing my mind. Movers I have experienced in the past would complain about this .... But the Flat Rate movers appeared happy to do the extra work without complaining. 4) I could see a lot of a vigilant care with regards to not making any marks on my walls as furniture was moved. Thanks to the moving crew. Pros: No complaints more

Flat out (pun intended) an amazing experience with you. The moves were great on both ends, courteous, skillful and fast! You answered the multitude of questions that I had very expediently with great competence and managed our service delightfully. I appreciated Flat rates? willingness to accommodate changes in the move load as it continued to grow. Thank you! Pros: Great Service more

I read a few reviews about this company before I decided to use them. I was nervous & skeptical because all the horror stories you hear about moving companies holding your stuff hostage because the move cost more than expected & wanted more money or broken stuff, etc. To my great surprise & relief this company lived up to everything they promise. At the end of the day I had a big smile on my face & I was happy to tip the guys what they deserve. Thanks Flat Rate! Pros: Experience Cons: Price more

My wife and I recently used Flat Rate Moving for our shift from San Francisco to Madison Wisconsin. It we the WORST moving experience we have ever had. Not only did they turn up 3 days after their 'guaranteed' delivery date (CA coordinator Alex repeated reassured us that our drop off would be on schedule) they also completed destroyed some of our larger furniture items. When the delivery guy (Gus) eventually showed up he 'lost' our keys to our apartment (prompting us to call the police). Our contract stated that we would be reimbursed for damaged items and missed delivery dates - we filed a claim form almost immediately and have received nothing from Flat Rate (Marian is the claim person). I have no idea why these guys get good reviews - from our experience and their complete lack of professionalism throughout the entire process I'm surprised anyone has had a good experience - I suggest the positive reviews are written by themselves. Flat Rate is about the same price as the major moving companies such as Crown and Allied ? I suggest using them instead. Cons: late, wrecked furniture, expensive, can't file claim more

I move a lot, and I have had awful experiences with both local and nationally recognized companies, who often charge thousands of dollars in frivolous surcharges and make threats when you don't pay them in cash on the spot. It's a dirty business, full of crooks. That's when I reached out to FlatRate movers. Pros: Movers, customer service more

I absolutely loved working with Flat Rate Movers! These guys are great! We have moved five times in the last four years, and used other movers in the past. Starving Students ripped us off and broke a few items we cared a lot about, some other local movers in the bay area took care of the other three moves, but bitched about it the entire time. When it came to moving from San Francisco to L.A., this time, we did our homework. Flat Rate really does deliver what they promise. Jake came and did our in-home estimate, we agreed on the price and that's exactly what we ended up paying. I have to admit- we had a bit more than was on the sheet, but the movers didn't complain- the price was the price and that was it. Not only did they bring all the stuff to wrap everything- there wasn't an extra charge for blankets, boxes, etc. They even took our clothing out of the closets and packed & Unpacked it at the new place! How awesome is that?! They work quickly and efficiently, each guy introduced himself with a smile and a hand shake and they didn't complain at all. We were probably a big pain in their behinds, since the place we were moving to wasn't ready when it was supposed to be. They were so sweet, and held our delivery for three extra days. They didn't unload the truck, they just let it wait for us to be ready... and they could not have been nicer about the whole thing. When it came time to unload our truck full of stuff- the delivery guys were incredible! It took less than 4 hours for them to unpack an entire truck, including stairs and a bit of a walk to our front door- not to mention our three levels INSIDE the place as well. They worked their butts off and we were amazed and grateful! They even helped us move things around after we changed our minds where we wanted them, and did it with a smile! IF you're looking to move, whether it's five minutes away or cross country, these guys are fabulous. It's not just about the money, because a lot of movers will end up charging you more than they estimate (we have had other movers add over $1000 to the total price come delivery time) ... Flat Rate is fair, honest, friendly, efficient and quick. They don't waste time, and they are always pleasant- even when you call 20 times to change the pick up & delivery dates. We were a nightmare customer for them, I'm sure, but they made us feel like we were super easy to work with and they were grateful for our business. If you want a professional, reasonable move and have faith your belongings will 1. arrive and 2. arrive in tact, call Flat Rate for an estimate. They really are the best around, and I'm sure you won't be sorry. more

The Los Angeles movers were fantastic?not only did they arrive early, but they were all so very pleasant and upbeat. They worked extremely hard, were extremely courteous and accommodating to my needs. I did not hear them complain at all. I believe they put in 150% effort during the move. Because of their expertise and their positive attitude, I would recommend them specifically and FlatRate movers in general to anyone who needs movers. I had a very positive experience. This is the only moving company that makes your move stress free and very reasonable price. more

My overall experience was mixed. The movers themselves were good - the guys packed quickly and efficiently. The guys who arrived and unpacked were also efficient and friendly. Only 2 glasses were broken. The negative part was at the start - their consultant on the phone quoted an attractive price after a very cursory inventory listing. Three days before the move they called again and we went over the inventory and they hiked their price by $300. They said that I had not informed them that my queen sized bed had a headboard and a footboard. They added charges for other items such as my toaster, electric kettle, rice cooker etc depsite the fact that I told them I had original packing and I would have those items boxed and ready. I had no choice since I was leaving town in 4 days and it was too late to arrange another mover. Be sure to be very precise in ennumerating your inventory And ask for an itemized estimate at the start. more

My family and I used Flatrates services in san francisco and in new york no complaints you guys are just really good at what you do. Its as simple as that. Quick effective and human friendly workers your just great! In new york we had our sons house to move and now we just moved and in both times we got a high quality job done. Very recommended I know which mover im gonna use the next time I move!! more