Pickens Kane Moving & Storage Review
Looking to hire Pickens Kane Moving & Storage? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of Pickens Kane Moving & Storage, 110 other Chicago moving companies, and 567 moving companies in Illinois.
Key Takeaways:
- Overall rating: 6.21 out of 10
- Highest 11-point rating category: Friendliness
- Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions
About
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.
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11 Point Rating
| Metric | Score Out of 10 | vs Nationwide Comparison between Pickens Kane Moving & Storage & 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 | 7.47 | ↓ -10.1% | 20 | 7 | 74.1% | |
| Punctuality | 6.32 | ↓ -20.8% | 5 | 4 | 55.6% | |
| Affordability | 5.80 | ↓ -23.5% | 5 | 4 | 55.6% | |
| Communication | 7.36 | ↓ -1.0% | 13 | 5 | 72.2% | |
| Stick to Prices | 3.60 | ↓ -39.6% | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | |
| Speed | 7.12 | ↓ -15.7% | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | |
| Friendliness | 8.24 | ↓ -5.7% | 8 | 1 | 88.9% | |
| Will Hire Again | 6.78 | ↓ -15.8% | 18 | 10 | 64.3% | |
| Professionalism | 7.25 | ↓ -11.4% | 14 | 6 | 70.0% | |
| Conflict Handling | 2.22 | ↓ -45.4% | 1 | 5 | 16.7% | |
| Precision & Care | 6.20 | ↓ -21.8% | 10 | 8 | 55.6% |
Recent Pickens Kane Moving & Storage Reviews
Quality - 7.47/10
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
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Punctuality - 6.32/10
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
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Affordability - 5.80/10
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Communication - 7.36/10
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 - 3.60/10
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
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Speed - 7.12/10
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 - 8.24/10
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
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Will Hire Again - 6.78/10
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
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Professionalism - 7.25/10
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
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Conflict Handling - 2.22/10
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 - 6.20/10
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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Additional Details
Moving Services Offered by Pickens Kane Moving & Storage
- 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
Licenses
State & federal license information
Illinois Moving License
Status: Permanent (last checked: 1/21/22)Illinois Moving License Information
- License Number: 3148
- License Status: Permanent
- Date Issued: 10/04/21
USDOT Interstate License
Status: Not Authorized for Interstate Moves (last checked 6/29/25)- USDOT: 237969
- ENTITY TYPE: Carrier
14
Registered Trucks, Tractors, or Vans
18
Registered Drivers
7/10/24
Most Recent USDOT Update
440,000
Annual Interstate Miles (2023)
Detailed Customer Insights
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Contact Pickens Kane Moving & Storage
- 410 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60610
- (312) 942-0330
- https://www.pickenskane.com/
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We take reviews seriously to protect people just like you! Our team has been crunching data on moving companies since 2010. Our math-based ranking system uses data, manual review, and statistical analysis to help you hire the best movers in Illinois.
Rating Methodology
Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in Illinois:
Our original review-based ranking algorithm
We started with a total of 567 companies that offer moving services in the Illinois area.
From these 567 companies, we analyzed a total of 122,337 reviews dating all the way back to August 2005.
We also reviewed a total of 129 state and federal moving licenses from these 567 companies and 1,830 different 3rd party review and social profiles.
Each of the ~122,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria
This gave us a total of 394,199 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 59,766 Chicago 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 Illinois 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?
