Pickens Kane Moving & Storage has been providing high quality business and residential moving and storage services in the Chicagoland area for over 100 years. Based in Chicago, Illinois, they offer a variety of services including residential, commercial, and international moves. They also extend specialized moving services for precision-timed and delicate, high-value items. Their expertise and reliable services have attracted numerous high-profile clients, such as the Chicago Bears, The Field Museum, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. More than just a moving service, they also provide over one million square feet of museum-quality, climate-controlled storage for household goods and high-value items.
Pickens Kane Moving & Storage
About Pickens Kane Moving & Storage
Additional Cities Served: Pekin, North Chicago, Highland Park, West Chicago, Bloomingdale, Lake Forest, Chicago RidgeShow More >
Moving Services
- Residential Move
- Commercial Move
- International Move
- Specialized Move
- Office Moving
- Storage
- Antique and Fine Art Moving
- FF&E Consolidation
- Chicago Area Delivery
- Healthcare Facility Services
Illinois Moving License
Permanent
Last Checked: 01/21/22USDOT Interstate License
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.
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
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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Customer Reviews of Pickens Kane Moving & Storage
We analyzed and organized the customer reviews of Pickens Kane Moving & Storage in Chicago, IL using our proven 11-point rating system. Our rigorous evaluation process ranks each customer review for Pickens Kane Moving & Storage based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience. Here is what customers had to say about their moving experience:
1. Quality
7.47/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“their team was efficient, careful, and professional”
“great experience working with this company”
“amazing team and great care in moving”
“reputable, trustworthy, and empathetic made me 100% satisfied”
2. Punctuality
6.35/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they were prompt and on time”
“everything got to where it was going and on time”
“delivery was 4 days late”
“took nine hours for a local move”
3. Affordability
5.82/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“pricing was reasonable”
“they are pricey”
“think he is undercharging us”
“it was costly in more ways than one”
4. Communication
7.35/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“answered every question I had”
“they coordinated everything, easing my stress”
“great to work with and communicative”
“Very responsive”
5. Stick to Prices
3.63/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“fighting me tooth and nail to avoid paying my insurance claim”
“no mention of price changes, tension on this subject”
“quote not transparent about storage costs”
“only offered $2500 for $35,000 worth of damage and losses ”
6. Speed
7.16/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“efficient in completing the move”
“made a complex move look easy implies speediness”
“they were so slow”
“understaffed, making loading slow”
7. Friendliness
8.25/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“the movers were friendly yet still professional”
“they are very nice people”
“crew was rude when asked to be careful”
“Professional and helpful staff”
8. Will Hire Again
6.79/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“would hire again due to smooth transition”
“absolutely recommend and will use them again”
“recommend this company and would hire again”
“recommend this company and would hire again”
9. Professionalism
7.25/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“professional conduct during move”
“friendly yet still professional”
“professional in coordinating the move”
“very professional”
10. Conflict Handling
2.24/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“company showed no willingness to right a wrong”
“refused to address the issue properly”
“fighting me tooth and nail to avoid paying my insurance claim”
“Adrian tried to correct the missed box issue”
11. Precision & Care
6.19/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“careful with items”
“items were handled with great care”
“handled my items with care and none were broken”
“damaged 10 newly refinished wooden stairs”
Great Crew Members
| Jennifer, Kathy | great to work with and communicative |
| Mike | Mike did a thorough walk through and gave great confidence |
| Don | highly approachable and genuine personality |
| Mike D,Adrian | organized move, managed packing correctly, addressed issues |
| Mike D. | acknowledged Mike D. for providing detailed quote |
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.
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