Hopkins & Sons, Inc. Review
Looking to hire Hopkins & Sons, Inc.? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of Hopkins & Sons, Inc., 79 other Wilmington moving companies, and 67 moving companies in Delaware.
Key Takeaways:
- Overall rating: 7.42 out of 10
- Highest 11-point rating category: Friendliness
- Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions
About
Hopkins & Sons, Inc. is a family-owned and operated moving company that has been in business since 1946. It specializes in customized packing, relocation, and storage services for residential, corporate, and industrial customers. Hopkins & Sons, Inc. has a 65,000 square-foot temperature-controlled storage facility that enables it to coordinate moves of any size or distance – be it a local, statewide, cross-country, or international relocation. As an award-winning interstate agent for Atlas Van Lines with a fleet of over 20 vehicles, customers can expect nothing but the highest level of service. With a reputation for being supportive, trustworthy, and accountable, it is no surprise that Hopkins & Sons, Inc. holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. The American Moving and Storage Association has also given the company a ProMover certification to recognize its commitment to service quality. If you are looking for more options, you can check out other trusted Wilmington, DE relocation experts.
Our Research
- Analyzed 58 total reviews
- Reviewed 6 social profiles and review listings
- Checked for license verification at FMCSA
- Crunched 235 data points pertaining to the above
11 Point Rating
| Metric | Score Out of 10 | vs Nationwide Comparison between Hopkins & Sons, Inc. & the average of all
moving companies nationwide | Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10) | Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6) | Positive Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 8.33 | ↑ 0.3% | 37 | 8 | 82.2% | |
| Punctuality | 8.95 | ↑ 12.2% | 9 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Affordability | 7.48 | ↓ -1.3% | 8 | 2 | 80.0% | |
| Communication | 6.35 | ↓ -14.6% | 10 | 7 | 58.8% | |
| Stick to Prices | 6.12 | ↑ 2.7% | 5 | 3 | 62.5% | |
| Speed | 8.31 | ↓ -1.6% | 14 | 3 | 82.4% | |
| Friendliness | 8.99 | ↑ 3.0% | 24 | 2 | 92.3% | |
| Will Hire Again | 7.93 | ↓ -1.5% | 37 | 10 | 78.7% | |
| Professionalism | 8.39 | ↑ 2.6% | 24 | 5 | 82.8% | |
| Conflict Handling | 2.91 | ↓ -28.6% | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | |
| Precision & Care | 7.87 | ↓ -0.7% | 17 | 5 | 77.3% |
Recent Hopkins & Sons, Inc. Reviews
Quality - 8.33/10
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
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Punctuality - 8.95/10
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
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Affordability - 7.48/10
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Communication - 6.35/10
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?
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Stick to Prices - 6.12/10
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
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Speed - 8.31/10
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!
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Friendliness - 8.99/10
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
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Will Hire Again - 7.93/10
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
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Professionalism - 8.39/10
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
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Conflict Handling - 2.91/10
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.
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Precision & Care - 7.87/10
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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Additional Details
Moving Services Offered by Hopkins & Sons, Inc.
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Licenses
State & federal license information
Delaware Moving License
Status: Active (last checked: 10/03/22)Delaware Moving License Information
- License Number: 1989013302
- License Status: Active
- Date Issued: 1/01/22
USDOT Interstate License
Status: Not Authorized for Interstate Moves (last checked 6/27/25)- USDOT: 995915
- MC: 420390
- ENTITY TYPE: Carrier
20
Registered Trucks, Tractors, or Vans
13
Registered Drivers
5/06/25
Most Recent USDOT Update
70,000
Annual Interstate Miles (2024)
Detailed Customer Insights
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Awards
Contact Hopkins & Sons, Inc.
- 1 Bellecor Dr, New Castle, DE, 19720
- (302) 322-1017
- https://www.hopkinsandsons.com/
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Rating Methodology
Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in Delaware:
Our original review-based ranking algorithm
We started with a total of 67 companies that offer moving services in the Delaware area.
From these 67 companies, we analyzed a total of 7,939 reviews dating all the way back to December 2009.
We also reviewed a total of 13 state and federal moving licenses from these 67 companies and 190 different 3rd party review and social profiles.
Each of the ~7,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria
This gave us a total of 19,503 data points to compute individual company scores.
Reviews are time-weighted so that more recent reviews carry more weight. This helps you understand how a mover is doing today... not 5 years ago. We have 2,541 Wilmington moving company data points from the past 2 years that carry more weight.
Bayesian averages calculated to fairly account for the differences between companies that are newer.
The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown
Our 11-point rating criteria scores every Delaware moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.
Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
Affordability
How affordable was the moving service?
Communication
Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.
Stick to Prices
Was the final price consistent with the original quote?
Speed
Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.
Friendliness
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?
Will Hire Again
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again.
Professionalism
Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?
Conflict Handling
How well the company responds to accidents and issues.
Precision & Care
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?
