COWs of Salt Lake City review 2026 (Salt Lake City, UT)
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COWs of Salt Lake City is a Salt Lake City, UT mover ranked #12 of 12 Salt Lake City movers and #61 of 93 in Utah with a 3.30/5 rating.
75% of COWs of Salt Lake City's 4 verified customer reviews are positive. The most common complaint involves unfriendly or rude staff. Ratings reflect moveBuddha’s independent analysis of customer reviews and FMCSA records.
How COWs of Salt Lake City measures up
COWs of Salt Lake City ranks #61 out of 93 movers in Utah 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 COWs of Salt Lake City moveBuddha Certified?
COWs of Salt Lake City 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. COWs of Salt Lake City 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.
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- 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.
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** 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 COWs of Salt Lake City?
Out of 4 verified reviews, 75% of customers left a positive review about COWs of Salt Lake City in Salt Lake City, UT. 25% of reviews are negative. COWs of Salt Lake City has a 19% lower positive review percentage than the average Utah moving company (75% vs the Utah state average of 94%).
- Positive75%(3)
- Negative25%(1)
Based on 4 reviews across Google, Yelp, and other review sites.
What positive reviewers say
“I was able to fit my armoires over six feet easily. Jerome and Athony answered questions, set everything up quickly, and arranged the COW perfectly.”
Amy MayaVerified ReviewerGoogle“COWS offered clear pricing and the best value by several hundred dollars. Their wheeled containers did not scratch my driveway, and prorated rates avoided extra fees.”
Craig PentonVerified ReviewerGoogle“Just moving and storage... they don't rent out actual cows. Maybe someday.”
Joe PuenteVerified ReviewerGoogle
Most common complaints about COWs of Salt Lake City
Unfriendly or rude staff
A few customers felt disrespected by curt or unhelpful movers or office staff.
What negative reviewers say
“Couldn't even get a quote; the business seemed very unorganized. The woman answering the phone was rude, so I did not do business with them.”
Daniel JensenVerified ReviewerGoogle
COWs of Salt Lake City
3.30Salt Lake City, UT
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COWs of Salt Lake City
3.30
Salt Lake City, UT
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Is COWs of Salt Lake City licensed and insured?
moveBuddha holds no federal licensing record for COWs of Salt Lake City in Salt Lake City, UT. That is not the same as the company being unlicensed. Movers operating only within one state are licensed by that state rather than by the FMCSA.
Insurance is a separate question, and one this profile cannot settle: moveBuddha does not receive carriers' insurance filings, so nothing here confirms what cover COWs of Salt Lake City holds. Ask for a certificate of insurance before you book.
- 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 COWs of Salt Lake City cost?
COWs of Salt Lake City does not publish hourly rates or flat fees publicly. Based on moveBuddha's data on moving companies operating in Utah, you can expect to pay approximately $93/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 Utah moving companies similar to COWs of Salt Lake City typically bill the amounts below using a $93/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 |
How COWs of Salt Lake City compares with the top 10 Salt Lake City movers
With a moveBuddha score of 3.30 out of 5, COWs of Salt Lake City falls short of the top 10 Salt Lake City movers, 1.04 points behind A-1 Pioneer Moving and Storage. COWs of Salt Lake City's score rests on 4 reviews, fewer than any of the ten. Where COWs of Salt Lake City falls behind is review quality, with the lowest review quality score in the group.
The ten highest-scoring local movers near Salt Lake City, by moveBuddha score.
| # | Mover | Score | Reviews | Yelp | BBB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best Of Utah Moving Company LLCSandy | 4.64 | 1,980 | 4.9 | 3.5 | A+ |
| 2 | Kellogg MoversMurray | 4.62 | 317 | 4.9 | 3.9 | A+ |
| 3 | Moving ConnectionsSalt Lake City | 4.56 | 248 | 4.9 | 3.9 | A+ |
| 4 | Best Of Utah Moving Company LLCSalt Lake City | 4.52 | 3,981 | 5.0 | 3.6 | A+ |
| 5 | Big Boy MoversLehi | 4.44 | 1,447 | 4.7 | 3.1 | A+ |
| 6 | Two Man MoversSalt Lake City | 4.42 | 362 | 4.7 | 3.3 | A+ |
| 7 | TWO MEN AND A TRUCKSalt Lake City | 4.36 | 1,614 | 4.8 | 3.2 | — |
| 8 | Rocky Mountain MoversSalt Lake City | 4.36 | 362 | 4.6 | 3.0 | A+ |
| 9 | You Move MeWest Valley | 4.36 | 263 | 4.9 | 3.0 | F |
| 10 | A-1 Pioneer Moving and StorageRoy | 4.34 | 369 | 4.8 | 4.3 | A+ |
| 11 | COWs of Salt Lake CityThis mover · ranks #11 | 3.30 | 4 | — | — | — |
How does COWs of Salt Lake City compare to other Utah movers?
- moveBuddha score#61 of 93(worse than average)
3.30vs 3.64 avg
COWs of Salt Lake City scores 3.30, below the Utah average of 3.64, and ranks #61 of 93 Utah movers.
- Positive reviews#86 of 93(worse than average)
75%vs 94% avg
COWs of Salt Lake City has 75% positive reviews, below the Utah average of 94%, and ranks #86 of 93 Utah movers.
- Negative reviews#88 of 93(worse than average)
25%vs 6% avg
COWs of Salt Lake City has 25% negative reviews, above the Utah average of 6%, and ranks #88 of 93 Utah movers. A lower percentage is better.
- Reviews analyzed#86 of 93(worse than average)
4vs 382 avg
COWs of Salt Lake City has 4 reviews analyzed, below the Utah average of 382, and ranks #86 of 93 Utah movers.
| Metric | This moverCOWs of Salt Lake City | Utah avg | Utah rank | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| moveBuddha score#61 of 93 in Utah | 3.30 | 3.64 | #61 of 93 | −0.34(worse than average) |
| Positive reviews#86 of 93 in Utah | 75% | 94% | #86 of 93 | −19 pts(worse than average) |
| Negative reviewsLower is better#88 of 93 in Utah | 25% | 6% | #88 of 93 | +19 pts(worse than average) |
| Reviews analyzed#86 of 93 in Utah | 4 | 382 | #86 of 93 | −378(worse than average) |
Compared with 93 Utah movers with moveBuddha profiles. Rank #1 is the best in Utah.
COWs of Salt Lake City
3.30Salt Lake City, UT
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Save more than 30% on average
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COWs of Salt Lake City
3.30
Salt Lake City, UT
Final verdict: COWs of Salt Lake City
COWs of Salt Lake City earns a 3.30/5 moveBuddha Score and ranks #12 among Salt Lake City movers, with 75% positive feedback across 4 customer reviews.
The most common complaint is unfriendly or rude staff.
All ratings reflect moveBuddha's analysis updated October 2026, based on independent research and verified customer reviews.
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* Added move coverage is not replacement-value insurance, or insurance, or an indemnity of any kind.
Contact COWs of Salt Lake City
- Phone
- (385) 313-8622
- Website
- cowsofsaltlakecity.com
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
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- Online reputationMajor factor
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- 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
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- Review feedbackSupporting factor
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- State availabilityMinor factor
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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.