Blankenship Movers is a top choice for all your residential and corporate moving needs in the Chicagoland area. Founded in 1961, this company has been moving Chicago families and businesses for over 60 years. It has remained family-owned and operated throughout this time, committed to its long history of excellence in the moving industry. Blankenship Movers has the expertise to handle any type of project, whether you’re moving antique furniture requiring special attention or an entire office building full of employees. Its staff consists of professional movers trained in Chicago, IL to provide white-glove services, so you can be confident that your belongings will be looked after. Blankenship Movers offers free on-site estimates without additional fees or surprise charges – just honest pricing. It will make sure that everything arrives at its destination safely and on time.
Blankenship Movers
Moving Services
- Packing Service
- Organs & Pianos Moving
- Safes & Gun Safes Moving
- Art & Antiques Moving
- Residential Moves
- Corporate Moves
Illinois Moving License
Permanent
Last Checked: 01/21/22
If you’re moving across state lines, you likely need to hire a moving company with a VALID USDOT license. This licensing information comes from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and applies to a moving company's ability to perform a long distance INTERstate move (for example: from California to Texas). If your move crosses state lines within the same commercial zone, or metropolitan area (for example: DC to Alexandria, VA), it is generally not considered an interstate move and a moving company may not need an "Active" license from FMCSA to perform this type of move. INTRAstate moves (within the same state or city) are regulated by state and local jurisdictions and licensing requirements vary according to locale.Not Authorized
for Interstate Moves
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Summarized Review of Blankenship Movers
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
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Blankenship Movers is overwhelmingly praised for their professionalism, efficiency, and excellent moving services, despite a few reports of dissatisfaction.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“excellent movers, fast and efficient”
“didn't have a very good experience”
“great job by movers”
2. Punctuality
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Blankenship Movers generally excels at arriving on time, being ready to work immediately, and maintaining timely communication, with only a few instances of delays or late arrivals reported.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“arrived early”
“they picked up and delivered items within the quoted time frame”
“came on time and ready to work”
3. Affordability
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Blankenship Movers is highly praised by customers for its very fair, competitive prices, often being considered the best value in comparison to other companies, with numerous mentions of prices being lower than quoted, demonstrating their commitment to reasonable, transparent pricing and overall exceptional value for their services.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“very fair pricing”
“most competitive price”
“the price was great compared to other companies”
4. Communication
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Blankenship Movers generally receives high praise for their responsiveness, clarity, and customer service, though there are a few reports of communication breakdowns and unprofessional handling of issues.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Great communication”
“kind and transparent over the phone”
“calls beforehand to plan”
5. Stick to Prices
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Blankenship Movers generally receives high praise for honoring their estimates, with numerous reports of no hidden fees and prices being as quoted or even lower, though there are a few instances of dissatisfaction where customers reported being charged more than expected.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“it was not too good to be true”
“delivered items within the schedule time frame quoted”
“price was less than quoted”
6. Speed
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Blankenship Movers consistently demonstrates incredibly fast and efficient moving services, with nearly all customer reviews highlighting their ability to complete jobs quickly without wasting time, though a few customers reported issues with slow service and unnecessary risks.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“fast and efficient”
“they were fast and very efficient”
“got the job done in exactly the time estimated”
7. Friendliness
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Blankenship Movers is overwhelmingly perceived as very friendly, polite, and professional, with the vast majority of reviews highlighting their respectful and pleasant demeanor, despite a few instances of dissatisfaction related to conduct and tipping expectations.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they are friendly”
“staff was very friendly”
“they were quick, friendly, and professional”
8. Will Hire Again
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Blankenship Movers overwhelmingly receives high praise for their services, with a vast majority of customers expressing a strong intent to use their services again and recommend them to others.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“would highly recommend them”
“wouldn't likely hire again”
“I highly recommend”
9. Professionalism
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Blankenship Movers consistently demonstrates high standards of professionalism, efficiency, and courtesy, overshadowing a few isolated reports of unprofessional conduct.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Extremely professional”
“crew was professional”
“were professional and efficient throughout”
10. Conflict Handling
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Blankenship Movers demonstrates a significant division in customer experiences, with several instances of inaction and refusal to address damages contrasted by notable efforts by some staff members to ensure customer satisfaction by resolving issues promptly and taking responsibility.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“gave up trying to get them to cover the damage”
“Did not attempt to fix any issues”
“Did not attempt to rectify damages”
11. Precision & Care
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Blankenship Movers generally receives high praise for their careful handling and respectful treatment of belongings, though there are notable instances of dissatisfaction due to damage, missing items, and some carelessness.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“careful and did not break anything”
“the movers were sloppy and broke or damaged several items”
“nothing was broken”
Customer Insights
Local Move Duration: 4 hours from 40 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Blankenship | owner helped me understand pricing |
| Sean | Sean explained exactly what would be done |
| Sean | Sean addressed my concerns and gave best pricing |
| Sean | Sean went above and beyond for the move |
| Jose, Floy, Eddy | Jose, Floy, Eddy did an incredible job |
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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