Bekins Northwest is a comprehensive moving company with over 115 years of experience in the industry, having been established in 1903. The company is based in Tacoma, Washington, with numerous locations across the state including Seattle, Kent, Federal Way, Olympia, Bremerton, and more. Services reach local, interstate and international distances, and they specialize in residential moving, office moving, systems furniture installations, international crating, special products, and corporate relocations. Some of Washington's largest employers rely on their services, boasting the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Mariners among their clients. Their approach includes a personalized move plan tailor-made to client needs and budget, with a single point of contact to simplify the process.
Bekins Northwest
The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.About Bekins Northwest
Additional Cities Served: Everett, Renton, Auburn, Marysville, Lakewood, OlympiaShow More >
Moving Services
- Full Service Moving Solution
- Local and InState Moving
- Long Distance Moving
- International Moving
- Commercial Moving
- Packing Services
- Storage Services
- Residential Moving
- Office Moving
- Corporate Relocations
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.Authorized
for Interstate Moves
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Summarized Review of Bekins Northwest
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
Bekins Northwest is perceived negatively, with customers reporting terrible experiences and wishing they could give no stars at all.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Fernando and Bryan made the move stress-free”
“great teamwork by Bekins”
“Excellent experience”
2. Punctuality
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Bekins Northwest has a poor reputation due to having the wrong time for their appointments.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“scheduling mix up but got done on time”
“Hector was on time”
“they had the wrong time”
3. Affordability
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“charged additional premium and extra fees”
“pricing was exceptional compared to other carriers”
“absolutely worth the money”
4. Communication
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Bekins Northwest displays a mixed performance, being very polite in some instances, yet lacking clarity and responsiveness in others.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“went the extra mile to make sure we were satisfied”
“Great communication”
“keep me posted with every detail”
5. Stick to Prices
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“attempted to overcharge beyond quoted price”
“no calls letting me know if it left storage”
“willing to re-estimate and saved money”
6. Speed
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“packed up and loaded in much less time than expected”
“quick and efficient team”
“completed work fast but efficiently”
7. Friendliness
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Bekins Northwest received positive feedback for their very polite demeanor.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“everyone was courteous and friendly”
“Good People”
“easy to talk to”
8. Will Hire Again
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Bekins Northwest receives strongly negative feedback, indicating customers are decidedly against using their services in the future.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“recommend this company and would hire again”
“would hire again”
“would hire again”
9. Professionalism
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Professional, courteous and friendly”
“Fernando and Bryan were fantastic”
“team showed great teamwork”
10. Conflict Handling
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Bekins Northwest appears to have accepted zero responsibility.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“did not attempt to rectify the situation with missing items”
“accepted zero responsibility”
“did not rectify damage to items and property”
11. Precision & Care
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“moved and unloaded everything with care”
“Was careful with my high value items”
“packers were very courteous and careful about our belongings”
Great Crew Members
| Jose | Fabulous job by Jose and his team! |
| Fernando, Bryan | Fernando and Bryan made the move stress-free and were efficient |
| Roland | Roland and crew made us feel like family |
| Roland, Johnny | extremely hardworking, professional, easy to talk to |
| Pat | Pat was absolutely top notch, efficient, and extra mile effort |
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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