Ballard Preferred Moving Review
Looking to hire Ballard Preferred Moving? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of Ballard Preferred Moving, 130 other Seattle moving companies, and 562 moving companies in Washington.
Key Takeaways:
- Overall rating: 7.57 out of 10
- Highest 11-point rating category: Punctuality
- Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions
About
Based in Seattle, Washington, Ballard Preferred Moving has been a trusted moving company since 1905. As a locally-owned and operated business, they offer services throughout the entire state of Washington. John O'Connell, the owner and operator, ensures all moves, big or small, are taken care of by their experienced team. With over a century of experience, Ballard Preferred Moving is a reliable choice for those in need of moving services within Washington state.
Our Research
- Analyzed 27 total reviews
- Reviewed 4 social profiles and review listings
- Checked for license verification at FMCSA
- Crunched 120 data points pertaining to the above
11 Point Rating
| Metric | Score Out of 10 | vs Nationwide Comparison between Ballard Preferred Moving & 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 | 8.71 | ↑ 4.9% | 19 | 1 | 95.0% | |
| Punctuality | 8.86 | ↑ 11.2% | 11 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Affordability | 8.22 | ↑ 8.5% | 6 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Communication | 6.34 | ↓ -14.7% | 5 | 3 | 62.5% | |
| Stick to Prices | 6.43 | ↑ 7.8% | 3 | 1 | 75.0% | |
| Speed | 8.67 | ↑ 2.7% | 7 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Friendliness | 8.55 | ↓ -2.0% | 16 | 2 | 88.9% | |
| Will Hire Again | 8.16 | ↑ 1.4% | 20 | 3 | 87.0% | |
| Professionalism | 8.52 | ↑ 4.3% | 13 | 1 | 92.9% | |
| Conflict Handling | 2.29 | ↓ -43.7% | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | |
| Precision & Care | 8.51 | ↑ 7.4% | 8 | 0 | 100.0% |
Recent Ballard Preferred Moving Reviews
Quality - 8.71/10
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
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Punctuality - 8.86/10
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
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Affordability - 8.22/10
How affordable was the moving service?
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Communication - 6.34/10
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 - 6.43/10
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
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Speed - 8.67/10
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 - 8.55/10
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
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Will Hire Again - 8.16/10
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
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Professionalism - 8.52/10
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
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Conflict Handling - 2.29/10
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 - 8.51/10
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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Additional Details
Moving Services Offered by Ballard Preferred Moving
N/A
Licenses
State & federal license information
Washington Moving License
Status: Active (last checked: 8/04/22)Washington Moving License Information
- License Number: 40093
- License Status: Active
- Date Issued: -
USDOT Interstate License
Status: Not Authorized for Interstate Moves (last checked 6/29/25)- USDOT: 2106847
- ENTITY TYPE: Carrier
1
Registered Trucks, Tractors, or Vans
2
Registered Drivers
7/22/24
Most Recent USDOT Update
3,000
Annual Interstate Miles (2023)
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Contact Ballard Preferred Moving
- 2417 NW Market St, Seattle, WA, 98107
- (206) 782-0300
- https://ballardpreferred.com/Ballard_Preferred_Moving_Incorporated/__Home__.html
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Why you should trust us
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 Washington.
Rating Methodology
Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in Washington:
Our original review-based ranking algorithm
We started with a total of 562 companies that offer moving services in the Washington area.
From these 562 companies, we analyzed a total of 81,950 reviews dating all the way back to February 2006.
We also reviewed a total of 104 state and federal moving licenses from these 562 companies and 1,712 different 3rd party review and social profiles.
Each of the ~81,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria
This gave us a total of 247,893 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 15,442 Seattle 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 Washington 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?
