Big Shoulders Moving & Storage Review
Looking to hire Big Shoulders Moving & Storage? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of Big Shoulders Moving & Storage, 110 other Chicago moving companies, and 567 moving companies in Illinois.
Key Takeaways:
- Overall rating: 5.18 out of 10
- Highest 11-point rating category: Speed
- Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions
About
Big Shoulders Moving & Storage is a licensed and insured moving company based in Wood Dale, IL. The firm is committed to providing professional moving and storage solutions, focusing on the best service, trained staff, and client satisfaction. Whether the client is searching for experienced movers serving Chicago, IL, their services can accommodate them. These services include long-distance and commercial moving, as well as packing services and advanced warehousing and storage solutions. Their facilities are climate-controlled, fireproof, and regularly cleaned. The business takes a service-oriented approach, assisting with all aspects of the moving process, from preparing quotes to providing the necessary moving supplies. The company operates as a carrier, offering direct carrier rates for moves.
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11 Point Rating
| Metric | Score Out of 10 | vs Nationwide Comparison between Big Shoulders 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 | 6.12 | ↓ -26.3% | 115 | 103 | 52.8% | |
| Punctuality | 5.51 | ↓ -31.0% | 35 | 36 | 49.3% | |
| Affordability | 4.92 | ↓ -35.0% | 36 | 47 | 43.4% | |
| Communication | 4.07 | ↓ -45.2% | 35 | 73 | 32.4% | |
| Stick to Prices | 2.91 | ↓ -51.1% | 15 | 60 | 20.0% | |
| Speed | 7.67 | ↓ -9.2% | 52 | 20 | 72.2% | |
| Friendliness | 7.29 | ↓ -16.5% | 51 | 25 | 67.1% | |
| Will Hire Again | 5.76 | ↓ -28.5% | 116 | 113 | 50.7% | |
| Professionalism | 5.75 | ↓ -29.7% | 54 | 54 | 50.0% | |
| Conflict Handling | 1.76 | ↓ -56.6% | 6 | 67 | 8.2% | |
| Precision & Care | 5.28 | ↓ -33.4% | 56 | 73 | 43.4% |
Recent Big Shoulders Moving & Storage Reviews
Quality - 6.12/10
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
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Punctuality - 5.51/10
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
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Affordability - 4.92/10
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Communication - 4.07/10
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 - 2.91/10
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
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Speed - 7.67/10
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 - 7.29/10
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
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Will Hire Again - 5.76/10
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
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Professionalism - 5.75/10
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
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Conflict Handling - 1.76/10
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 - 5.28/10
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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Additional Details
Moving Services Offered by Big Shoulders Moving & Storage
- Long Distance Moving
- Packing Services
- Storage & Warehousing
- Commercial Moving
Licenses
State & federal license information
USDOT Interstate License
Status: Authorized for Interstate Moves (last checked 6/28/25)- USDOT: 3513998
- MC: 1164070
- ENTITY TYPE: Carrier
1
Registered Trucks, Tractors, or Vans
1
Registered Drivers
2/14/25
Most Recent USDOT Update
20,000
Annual Interstate Miles (2024)
Detailed Customer Insights
Based on our analysis of Big Shoulders Moving & Storage's customer reviews:
5 hrs
Local Move Duration
based on 6 reviews
9 days
Interstate Move Duration
based on 21 reviews
Average Cost
$4,499.00
based on 13 historical data points
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Contact Big Shoulders Moving & Storage
- 8232 Lehigh Ave Ste. C, Morton Grove, IL, 60053
- (224) 507-1256
- https://www.bigshouldersmoving.com/
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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.
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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?
