The team at Jakes Moving and Storage has years of experience in residential and office moves. As a fully insured and licensed moving company based in Galesville, they serve Greater La Crosse, the Coulee Region, and all of Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa, including being one of the movers in Eau Claire, WI. Jakes Moving offers labor-only and full-service moves, including packing and unpacking, loading and unloading, and specialty projects for oversized or heavy items like pianos and safes. They have everything you need for a successful move, such as tape, pads, shrink wrap, and floor runners. The staff is friendly and holds a positive attitude with a dedicated spirit. They are covered by liability insurance to protect you from any damages that might occur during the moving process. Importantly, Jakes Moving does not employ independent contractors. All team members are employees and they maintain professionalism by not smoking or making personal calls while onsite.
Jakes Moving and Storage
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Additional Cities Served: La Crosse, Winona, Stevens Point, Fox Crossing, Onalaska, WestonShow More >
Wisconsin Moving License
Inactive
Last Checked: 04/30/22If 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.Not 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
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Summarized Review of Jakes Moving and Storage
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
Jakes Moving and Storage generally receives high praise for their professional, efficient, and friendly service, despite a few instances of dissatisfaction and unmet expectations.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Movers were very careful and professional”
“Jake's Moving did not meet expectations at all.”
“amazing job by movers”
2. Punctuality
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Jakes Moving and Storage experiences mixed reviews, with numerous customers praising their timeliness and a few reports of them being early or late.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Did not show up or communicate.”
“Arrived early.”
“he was on time”
3. Affordability
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Jakes Moving and Storage receives mixed reviews, with some customers appreciating their competitive pricing and fairness, while others criticize unexpected and significantly higher costs than quoted.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“bill was almost double the quote”
“time and material pricing beat all competitors”
“reasonably priced”
4. Communication
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Jakes Moving and Storage has received mixed reviews ranging from excellent follow-up and responsiveness to complaints of poor communication and unaddressed issues.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Did not communicate as promised.”
“Jake was very good with calling to follow up”
“quickly responded to my storage rental inquiry”
5. Stick to Prices
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Jakes Moving and Storage generally does not maintain consistency with their initial quotes, often resulting in customers facing unexpected and significantly higher charges.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Jakes quote was spot on.”
“on budget”
“bill was not as quoted”
6. Speed
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Jakes Moving and Storage generally receives positive remarks for quick and efficient services, although there is a notable number of reviews citing issues with taking longer than expected on certain jobs.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“moved my apartment in just about 2 1/2 hours”
“Worked tirelessly all day.”
“Took 10 hours for a 3 bedroom house”
7. Friendliness
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Jakes Moving and Storage consistently exhibits exceptional warmth and courtesy, with numerous reviews praising their polite, energetic, and considerate team, despite one negative incident.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“excellent people”
“Had so much energy and fun.”
“polite and had good attitudes”
8. Will Hire Again
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Jakes Moving and Storage has received predominantly positive feedback indicating that many customers would happily rehire and recommend their services, despite a few having negative experiences that would prevent them from doing so.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“could not have gone better”
“Would absolutely not recommend.”
“would hire again”
9. Professionalism
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Jakes Moving and Storage generally receives high praise for their professionalism, efficiency, and courteous behavior, although a few customers have reported issues with communication and poor conduct.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“were professional”
“Did not show up or communicate, unprofessional.”
“Professional in managing time and resources.”
10. Conflict Handling
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Jakes Moving and Storage generally appears unresponsive and uninterested in addressing customer concerns and rectifying issues, with the exception of a single instance where honesty about potential damage was appreciated.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“never even called me back to negotiate”
“no attempt to fix the situation”
“appreciated the honesty about potential damage”
11. Precision & Care
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Jakes Moving and Storage generally receives high praise for protecting and carefully transporting customer belongings, though there are some significant concerns noted about damaged items and property.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“very careful with items”
“my things were protected with shrink wrap”
“took care of all my belongings”
Customer Insights
Local Move Duration: 4 hours from 5 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Tyler | ask for Tyler, he's amazing |
| Jake | Jake was very good with follow-ups |
| Jake | Thank you Jake! |
| Chad, Noah | Terrific work, ensured everything got into the house |
| Jake | sweet guys who really care |
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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