Based in McHenry, Illinois, University Movers is a licensed and insured moving company that is locally owned and operated. The company offers an extensive range of services including local and long-distance moving, apartment moving, piano moving, packing and unpacking, and on-site storage. Not only serving the greater Chicagoland area, but University Movers also extends its services to the 48 contiguous United States. The company operates with a team of professionally trained, background-checked, and drug-tested movers in Waukegan, IL. They are committed to providing a high standard of customer service and satisfaction and offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee in all their endeavours.
University Movers
About University Movers
Additional Cities Served: Crystal Lake, Carpentersville, Mundelein, Algonquin, Gurnee, Lake in the Hills, HuntleyShow More >
Moving Services
- Local Moving
- Long Distance Moving
- Apartment Moving
- Piano Moving
- Packing/Unpacking Services
- On-Site Storage
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.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 University Movers
We analyzed and organized the customer reviews of University Movers in Waukegan, IL using our proven 11-point rating system. Our rigorous evaluation process ranks each customer review for University Movers based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience. Here is what customers had to say about their moving experience:
1. Quality
8.33/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Horrible customer service and broke valuable items”
“great work by movers”
“referred by a friend and will use again”
“Nick and Dave knocked it out of the park”
2. Punctuality
8.1/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“took longer because they took some of our stuff”
“the movers came on time”
“they showed up on time”
“Roger and Dave were very prompt”
3. Affordability
8.9/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Final price was almost double the estimate”
“charged more than the estimate”
“the cost was highly competitive”
“Price was right”
4. Communication
5.86/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Rude and unprofessional office people, blocked my number”
“Great communicators”
“insufficient communication and resolution efforts”
“Vicki was very friendly and responsive”
5. Stick to Prices
5.64/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Final price was almost double the estimated”
“did not stick to quoted prices”
“no hidden fees implies sticking to quoted prices”
“pricing is clear”
6. Speed
8.07/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Job took close to 14hrs and had to finish next day”
“moved so quickly despite the pouring rain”
“speedy service”
“kept moving fast”
7. Friendliness
8.92/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“the movers were friendly”
“so super nice and friendly”
“they are friendly”
“they were so nice”
8. Will Hire Again
8.02/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“would not hire them”
“will never use another moving company”
“recommend this company and would hire again”
“I'll be using them again for my next move”
9. Professionalism
7.57/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Unprofessional, placing blame on customer”
“unprofessional behavior regarding tips”
“very polite and hard working”
“the movers were professional”
10. Conflict Handling
2.14/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“did not attempt to right the wrongs”
“unwillingness to resolve the issue of the damaged tool”
“they said they are not responsible for damages”
“no one came to fix the damaged items”
11. Precision & Care
7.68/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Packed and broke some valuable items”
“furniture was damaged and both houses affected”
“took apart and put things back together properly”
“Roger and Dave were careful”
Customer Insights
Local Move Duration: 3 hours from 7 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Mikey, Nick, Alfonso, Leo | assembled beds quickly and navigated inconveniences without complaints |
| Nick, Dave | quick work, successful navigation of crazy staircase, friendly attitude |
| Nick,Taylor,Dave | worked so hard and were efficient on a hot day |
| Roger, Tyson | amazing job with my move |
| Nick, Taylor, Paulie | Hard working, personable, great communicators |
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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