Bekins Moving Solutions - Review by National Movers

Bekins Moving Solutions offers a pretty complete menu of moving services. Whether you’re moving a studio apartment across town or a five-bedroom house across the country, they’ve got a service designed for it.

Knowing what to expect can take a lot of the anxiety out of moving. Here’s a breakdown of what it’s like to work with Bekins Moving Solutions, from the first call to the last box.

The process starts with getting one of their moving quotes. You can kick things off with a form on their website or by calling them directly. Here’s the thing-I would never, ever recommend booking a move based on a simple online form. For an accurate quote, you need an in-home or virtual survey.

This is where a consultant looks at everything you need to move. They’ll assess the weight and volume of your belongings, check for any tricky items (like a piano or a giant armoire), and look at the logistics of your home, like stairs or narrow hallways.

Based on this survey, they’ll give you an estimate. I strongly suggest you ask for a fixed-price estimate (also known as a binding estimate). This locks in your price so long as you don’t add items or services later.

If you do need to add something, that’s handled through a change order, which is a formal document that adjusts the scope and cost of your move. This process protects both you and the company and is a hallmark of a professional operation that follows moving company regulations.

Once you’ve booked, the real action starts on moving day. The moving crew will show up, led by a foreman who should be your main point of contact. They’ll start by prepping your home-laying down floor runners and padding banisters and door frames to prevent dings and scratches.

If you’ve paid for packing, they’ll get to work boxing everything up. If you packed yourself, they’ll start loading the truck.

A good crew works like a well-oiled machine, strategically placing items in the truck to maximize space and minimize the chance of shifting during transit.

Before the truck leaves, you’ll sign a Bill of Lading. This is the contract for your move. Read it carefully. It should list the services you’re paying for, the destination, and the estimated delivery window for long-distance moves. Never sign a blank or incomplete document.

Once your things arrive at your new home, the crew will unload everything and place furniture and boxes in the rooms you designate.

No moving company is perfect. Let’s weigh the pros and cons to get a balanced picture.

Remember, these are ballpark figures. Your actual cost will depend on your specific situation. Always get a custom quote!

Pricing is the big question for everyone. Moving costs can vary wildly based on the size of your home, the distance of the move, and the services you need.

Below is a rough estimate of what you might expect to pay for services from a company like Bekins Moving Solutions.

It’s always smart to compare your options. Here’s a quick look at how Bekins Moving Solutions compares to some other players in the moving industry.

While their main office is the hub of their operations, their affiliation with Bekins Van Lines gives them a nationwide reach.

Bekins Moving Solutions’ primary, company-owned operation is located in Phoenix, Arizona. This office serves the entire metro area, including:

• Scottsdale
• Mesa
• Tempe
• Chandler
• Glendale
• Peoria

For moves starting or ending outside of this area, they coordinate with the vast network of over 400 Bekins Van Lines agents across the United States. So, even if you’re in another state, you can initiate a move through them, and they will set up the logistics with a partner agent closer to you.

Based on my experience and research, Bekins Moving Solutions is a solid and reputable moving company, particularly for anyone moving within or out of the Phoenix, Arizona, area.

Their local crews are well-regarded, they offer the full suite of services you’d expect from a professional mover, and their use of binding estimates promotes transparent pricing.

The main consideration is the agent model for long-distance moves. While it provides nationwide coverage, the customer experience can become less consistent once your shipment is in the hands of the broader van line network. This isn’t a problem unique to Bekins-it’s how the entire industry works.

If you value the security of a well-known brand and need a company that can handle every aspect of your move, they are definitely worth getting a quote from.

Just be sure to ask clear questions about who will be handling your belongings at every stage of a long-distance move.

It’s always a good idea to get at least three moving quotes. If you want to explore other options, consider these companies:

• North American Van Lines: Another major player with a similar agent model, known for excellent customer service and customized moving plans.
• Allied Van Lines: One of the largest and oldest moving networks, they offer a huge range of services and have a massive global reach.
• For DIY fans: If you’re looking to save money and are willing to do the loading yourself, consider a container-based mover like PODS or U-Pack. They drop off a container, you load it, and they handle the transportation.