Bekins Northwest has been a trusted presence among movers in Seattle, WA since 1903. This family-owned and operated company takes pride in its dedication to delivering quality residential, office, and industrial relocation services at an affordable price. All its team members are fully trained and screened to provide customizable services to ensure a smooth transition for your move. Whether you prefer virtual or in-person consultations, Bekins Northwest has you covered. The pricing is simple and transparent, so you don't have to worry about any hidden fees. Plus, you'll be happy to know that you'll have a single point of contact throughout your move. You can get updates whenever you want, and your questions will never be left unanswered. Bekins Northwest is a proud interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines. It has an office in Mountlake Terrace and ten other locations throughout the state of Washington.
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, Kirkland, Redmond, Marysville, Sammamish, ShorelineShow More >
Moving Services
- Full Service Moving Solution
- Local and InState Moving
- Long Distance Moving
- International Moving
- Commercial Moving
- Cheap Moving Services
- Furniture Moving
- Packing Services
- Hourly Moving Services
- Storage Services
Washington Moving License
Inactive
Last Checked: 08/04/22If 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
Last Checked: 01/10/25*Note: this license information has not been manually verified. Please confirm all license information at https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/CompanySnapshot.aspx
Have feedback for Bekins Northwest?
Error. Please try again later.
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 generally provides excellent moving services with numerous customers reporting outstanding experiences, though there are a few isolated reports of dissatisfaction and poor service.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“terrible experience with the company”
“Effortless move indicates high quality service”
“Best moving experience”
2. Punctuality
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Bekins Northwest generally provides timely and on-schedule services, with many customers highlighting their prompt arrivals and clear communication, despite some instances of delays and miscommunication.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“pickup pushed a month forward and delivery was late”
“Arrived in timely manner”
“communicative about load-up time”
3. Affordability
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Bekins Northwest has a mixed reputation, with some customers experiencing charges significantly above their estimates whereas others found them to offer competitive prices that either met or came in under budget.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“charged $2500 more than the estimated price”
“implied high cost due to dishonesty and damage”
“final cost was less than the original estimate”
4. Communication
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Bekins Northwest has displayed a mixed performance, with numerous instances of excellent responsiveness and helpfulness from staff, counterbalanced by several complaints regarding unresponsiveness, unsatisfactory answers, and poor handling of customer service issues.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“office would not return calls or emails”
“Very responsive staff”
“Team was communicative”
5. Stick to Prices
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Bekins Northwest has generally demonstrated reliability and honesty, with numerous accounts of quotes being accurately met or even undercut, despite a few reports of price discrepancies and unmet promises.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“charged $2500 more than the estimate”
“not sticking to quoted prices, dishonest about damage”
“denied the claim using the rushed papers signed”
6. Speed
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Bekins Northwest generally receives high praise for quick and efficient moves, despite a few reports of delays and slow service.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“delivery was 29 days later than estimated”
“work fast”
“finished hours earlier than expected”
7. Friendliness
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Bekins Northwest overwhelmingly receives praise for their professional, sincere, and friendly team, despite a few isolated complaints regarding disrespect and unprofessional behavior.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they are friendly”
“everyone was professional and sincere”
“team was extremely thoughtful”
8. Will Hire Again
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Bekins Northwest exhibits a strong tendency among a majority of clients to use their services again, appreciating their efficiency and recommending them highly, despite a notable fraction of customers expressing significant dissatisfaction and reluctance to rehire or recommend.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“worst experience ever had with any company”
“Effortless move would hire again”
“Recommend this company and would hire again”
9. Professionalism
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Bekins Northwest receives highly positive feedback with many customers praising the efficiency, skill, and professional conduct of the team, despite a notable number of criticisms regarding unprofessionalism and disorganization in some instances.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“movers showed up with no labor”
“Very professional staff”
“Team was efficient and skilled”
10. Conflict Handling
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Bekins Northwest mostly demonstrates a lack of responsiveness and accountability in addressing claims and compensating for damages, though a few instances show efforts to amend issues.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“still waiting for a claim to be resolved after six months”
“denied claim, did not cover damages”
“unwilling to properly rectify reported damages”
11. Precision & Care
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Bekins Northwest generally receives notable praise for the meticulous attention and professionalism they apply to packing, moving, and ensuring the safe arrival of belongings, despite a few instances of dissatisfaction and damages reported by some customers.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“items arrived late and extra local labor needed”
“All items arrived in same condition”
“Handled my belongings with care”
Customer Insights
Local Move Duration: 8 hours from 3 reviews
Interstate Move Duration: 3 days from 10 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Brian | Brian was very accommodating with our changing requests |
| Jon, Shirl | very pleased with Jon and Shirl's work |
| Pat, Curt, Julie | amazing team and loved the whole team |
| Eric | Eric's packing skills were on point |
| Jon | gave a friendly and professional estimate |
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?
Dependable Rankings You Can Count On!
Our rankings are data-driven — movers cannot purchase a spot on our list. Here's why you can have confidence in our recommendations:
- No Paid Placements: Every company earns its spot through merit, not payment.
- Extensive Analysis: Evaluated over 24,000 movers across the country for our rankings.
Contact Bekins Northwest
Ready to start your move?
Is this your moving company?
Claim your company listing to get connected with customers, enhanced placement, and more!
Claim My Free Listing Now
Additional Resources
Seattle Moving Services
Nearby Cities
