Premium Movers review 2026 (Stockton, CA)
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Premium Movers, a Stockton, CA moving company, ranks #850 of 1154 movers in California, with a moveBuddha rating of 3.30/5.
0% of Premium Movers' 2 verified customer reviews are positive. The most common complaint involves lack of communication. Ratings reflect moveBuddha’s independent analysis of customer reviews and FMCSA records.
How Premium Movers measures up
Premium Movers ranks #850 out of 1154 movers in California with a moveBuddha Score of 3.30 out of 5.
What goes into our score
Each category is scored out of 5. The line shows the overall score of 3.30.
- Review quality
- 3.5
- Brand
- 3.0
- Website
- 3.0
- Customer service
- 3.0
- Industry experience
- 3.0
Is Premium Movers moveBuddha Certified?
Premium Movers is not moveBuddha Certified. Certified movers are licensed carriers vetted by moveBuddha and spot-checked every quarter. They meet higher standards for insurance, pricing transparency, and customer care.
With a Certified mover, moveBuddha does the vetting for you and provides added protection. Premium Movers hasn't gone through that certification process, so it's important to check licensing, insurance, estimates, and claims policies yourself before booking.
What movebuddha certified movers offer
- Up to $1,000 in added move coverage*. Extra protection for eligible moves.
- Vetted for licensing and insurance**. We verify state-required insurance for local movers and liability and cargo coverage for interstate movers.
- Dedicated moveBuddha support. Help through the move process.
- Dispute mediation. moveBuddha steps in if issues arise.
Before you book, check:
- USDOT and MC numbers. Look up the license and complaint history on FMCSA's site.
- Insurance coverage. Ask for proof of liability and cargo insurance.
- A written estimate. Binding or not-to-exceed, with every fee listed.
- The claims process. Ask how damage claims are filed and how long they take.
* Added move coverage is not replacement-value insurance, or insurance, or an indemnity of any kind. About moveBuddha Certified
** Local movers must hold insurance that meets state requirements for local moves. Interstate movers must carry auto liability of at least $750,000, general liability of at least $1M, and motor truck cargo coverage at or above $5,000 per vehicle and $10,000 per occurrence.
What do customers say about Premium Movers?
Out of 2 verified reviews, 0% of customers left a positive review about Premium Movers in Stockton, CA. 50% of reviews are negative and 50% are neutral. Premium Movers has a 91% lower positive review percentage than the average California moving company (0% vs the California state average of 91%).
- Neutral50%(1)
- Negative50%(1)
Based on 2 reviews across Google, Yelp, and other review sites.
Most common complaints about Premium Movers
Lack of communication
Poor or inconsistent updates from Premium Movers left some customers feeling in the dark.
What negative reviewers say
“I called, left VM, several times BEFORE Christmas & then sent an email! They Finally answered me today via email saying sorry for the 'inconvenience' but, they all closed for '5l' days!!!!! And of course booked.”
Karen LynchVerified ReviewerGoogle
Premium Movers
3.30Stockton, CA
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Premium Movers
3.30
Stockton, CA
Save more than 30% on average
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Licensing and reviews checked, just like this page.
Free, no obligation
Nothing is booked until you choose a mover.
What services does Premium Movers offer?
Premium Movers offers full-service moving, labor-only loading help, and local moves. It also provides commercial moves, small moves, and packing.
Services offered
Is Premium Movers licensed and insured?
Registered with the FMCSA
US DOT 2866227. Operating status is not on this profile. Check on SAFER
Verified against the FMCSA, not by moveBuddha
Premium Movers is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under US DOT number 2866227. It also holds a California intrastate license, number CAL-T 191175.
Insurance is a separate question, and one this profile cannot settle: moveBuddha does not receive carriers' insurance filings, so nothing here confirms what cover Premium Movers holds. Ask for a certificate of insurance before you book.
- State license number
- CAL-T 191175Issued by California. Covers moves within the state, which the FMCSA does not
- FMCSA safety rating
- Not ratedMost carriers are unrated. A rating is only assigned after a compliance review. It is not a failed one.
How much does Premium Movers cost?
Premium Movers does not publish hourly rates or flat fees publicly. Based on moveBuddha's data on moving companies operating in California, you can expect to pay approximately $129/hr. Total local-move costs from similar movers typically run $400–$750 for a studio or 1-bedroom, $850–$1,750 for a 2-3 bedroom, and $1,700–$3,400 for a 4+ bedroom home.
What similar movers typically bill for a local move
Full-service California moving companies similar to Premium Movers typically bill the amounts below using a $129/hr rate for a 2-person crew and scaling up for larger homes that need more movers and hours.
| Home size | Typical total | Time and crew |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $400–$750 | 3–5 hours, 2 movers |
| 2-3 bedrooms | $850–$1,750 | 5–8 hours, 2–3 movers |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,700–$3,400 | 8–12 hours, 3–4 movers |
What payment options and discounts does Premium Movers offer?
- Accepts
- No credit cards
- Deposit
- Not listed, so ask
- Discounts
- Mover’s own offer
Premium Movers does not list any accepted payment methods on moveBuddha. Confirm how they take payment before moving day. Deposit policies vary by mover, so ask whether one is required when you request a quote.
Premium Movers also offers discounts on request. It also lists: Midweek specials are regularly offered, typically Tuesday through Thursday. Office or warehouse moves booked one month in advance can save an additional 5%. Ask what you qualify for and how much you could save before you book.
How Premium Movers compares with other local movers
With a moveBuddha score of 3.30 out of 5, Premium Movers trails the five highest-scoring moving companies near Stockton, 1.08 points behind Big Island Movers. Premium Movers's score rests on 2 reviews, fewer than any of the five. Where Premium Movers falls behind is quote accuracy, with the lowest quote accuracy score in the group.
The five highest-scoring nearby movers, by moveBuddha score.
| # | Mover | Score | Reviews | Yelp | BBB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Two Men and a Truck MovingSacramento | 4.62 | 1,286 | 4.6 | 3.3 | A |
| 2 | Pete's Moving ServicesSalida | 4.56 | 1,473 | 4.8 | 3.9 | A+ |
| 3 | MidCal Moving and Storage CompanyStockton | 4.56 | 110 | 4.6 | 4.1 | A+ |
| 4 | Grace Moving CompanyModesto | 4.52 | 671 | 4.9 | 4.5 | A |
| 5 | Big Island MoversModesto | 4.38 | 189 | 4.8 | 4.4 | A+ |
| 6 | Premium MoversThis mover · ranks #6 | 3.30 | 2 | — | — | — |
How does Premium Movers compare to other California movers?
- moveBuddha score#850 of 1154(worse than average)
3.30vs 3.67 avg
Premium Movers scores 3.30, below the California average of 3.67, and ranks #850 of 1154 California movers.
- Positive reviews#1072 of 1154(worse than average)
0%vs 91% avg
Premium Movers has 0% positive reviews, below the California average of 91%, and ranks #1072 of 1154 California movers.
- Negative reviews#1063 of 1154(worse than average)
50%vs 8% avg
Premium Movers has 50% negative reviews, above the California average of 8%, and ranks #1063 of 1154 California movers. A lower percentage is better.
- Reviews analyzed#1042 of 1154(worse than average)
2vs 268 avg
Premium Movers has 2 reviews analyzed, below the California average of 268, and ranks #1042 of 1154 California movers.
| Metric | This moverPremium Movers | California avg | California rank | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| moveBuddha score#850 of 1154 in California | 3.30 | 3.67 | #850 of 1154 | −0.37(worse than average) |
| Positive reviews#1072 of 1154 in California | 0% | 91% | #1072 of 1154 | −91 pts(worse than average) |
| Negative reviewsLower is better#1063 of 1154 in California | 50% | 8% | #1063 of 1154 | +42 pts(worse than average) |
| Reviews analyzed#1042 of 1154 in California | 2 | 268 | #1042 of 1154 | −266(worse than average) |
Compared with 1154 California movers with moveBuddha profiles. Rank #1 is the best in California.
Premium Movers
3.30Stockton, CA
Save more than 30% on average by comparing movers before you book.
Save more than 30% on average
On average, moveBuddha users save more than 30% by comparing movers before they book. Get a quote from Premium Movers, then see how it compares with other top-rated movers in Stockton.
Compare prices side by side
See where Premium Movers lands against similar movers.
Vetted movers only
Licensing and reviews checked, just like this page.
Free, no obligation
Nothing is booked until you choose a mover.
Premium Movers
3.30
Stockton, CA
Final verdict: Premium Movers
Premium Movers earns a 3.30/5 moveBuddha Score and ranks #850 among California movers, with 0% positive feedback across 2 customer reviews.
The most common complaint is lack of communication.
All ratings reflect moveBuddha's analysis updated November 2026, based on independent research and verified customer reviews.
Premium Movers
3.30
Stockton, CA
Why moveBuddha?
- 30%+Average savings
On average, moveBuddha users save more than 30% by comparing movers before booking.
Calculate your California moving cost - $1,000Added move coverage*
When you choose a moveBuddha Certified mover, you get $1,000 in added move coverage*, plus dedicated support throughout your move.
- 1-on-1Dispute mediation
If something goes wrong, moveBuddha provides dispute mediation with Certified movers to help resolve the issue and protect your move.
* Added move coverage is not replacement-value insurance, or insurance, or an indemnity of any kind.
Helpful California moving resources
How we score moving companies
Every mover on moveBuddha is scored on the same six factors, weighted by how much each one changes a move.
- Quotes & payment optionsWeighs most
The heaviest factor, because price certainty is where moves go wrong. We reward estimates you can hold a mover to, and terms disclosed before you pay.
- Online reputationMajor factor
An objective read from third parties rather than from the mover. The Google rating for the company's headquarters sets the band; Trustpilot, BBB, and independent review sites are read alongside it.
- ServicesMajor factor
The range a mover can actually cover, scored across seven categories, with extra credit for the uncommon ones most companies hand off to a subcontractor.
- Customer supportSupporting factor
How easily you can reach a human, and how clearly the mover sets expectations before, during, and after the move. Verified against company documentation and direct outreach.
- Review feedbackSupporting factor
A company's share of positive customer feedback, converted straight to points, with no curve and no editorial adjustment.
- State availabilityMinor factor
The lightest factor, and deliberately so: wide coverage helps more readers reach a mover, but it says nothing about how good the move will be.
What the scores are built on
- 4,500+Moving companies analyzed
- 1M+Authenticated reviews
- 25+Independent data sources
- 1,000+Live price points a month
- $0Paid for a ranking
- MonthlyRefreshed and re-verified
Written by
Ryan CarriganCo-founder, moveBuddha
Ryan Carrigan is the co-founder of moveBuddha and a leading voice in the moving industry, helping hundreds of thousands of Americans make smarter, safer relocation decisions each year. With more than a decade of experience analyzing moving companies, pricing trends, and industry regulations, Ryan brings hands-on industry knowledge and data-driven insight to every guide and review. His research has been featured in Forbes, Consumer Reports, The New York Times, and NBC News.