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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Customer Reviews of Blankenship Movers
We analyzed and organized the customer reviews of Blankenship Movers in Chicago, IL using our proven 11-point rating system. Our rigorous evaluation process ranks each customer review for Blankenship Movers based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience. Here is what customers had to say about their moving experience:
1. Quality
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
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“would give zero stars if possible ”
“great service from the company ”
“came through during stressful time ”
“had 3 successful moves”
2. Punctuality
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
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“did not stick to agreed time ”
“no issues with timing past 3 moves”
“Double the estimated time to move.”
“they called en route and showed up on time”
3. Affordability
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
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“bill significantly more than agreed ”
“pricing was fair and reasonable ”
“the price was great”
“very fair pricing”
4. Communication
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
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“disputed agreement and charged over invoice amount ”
“owner kindly explained everything ”
“great customer service”
“excellent communication throughout ”
5. Stick to Prices
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
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“charged card more than the invoice ”
“explained Blankenship's pricing works ”
“Estimate was 2 hours, but move took closer to 4 hours.”
“the price was great”
6. Speed
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
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“falsified boxes, milked clock ”
“3 successful moves ”
“Move took twice as long as estimated.”
“team worked quickly ”
7. Friendliness
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
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“crew extorted tips ”
“thanks for everything”
“team was very kind ”
“Sean and his team went above and beyond”
8. Will Hire Again
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
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“do not use this company ”
“will never use another moving company”
“recommend this company and would hire again ”
“Would not recommend them.”
9. Professionalism
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
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“scammed us and extorted tips ”
“Poor customer service, ignored email.”
“they went above and beyond to make transition smooth”
“exceptionally professional ”
10. Conflict Handling
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
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“did not rectify missing items ”
“Never received a response after expressing frustration.”
“gave up trying to get them to cover the damage”
“Did not attempt to fix any issues”
11. Precision & Care
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
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“broke 3 lamps and other missing items ”
“white glove service”
“took great care of belongings ”
“No mention of damage to items.”
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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- 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.
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