As one of the oldest moving companies in the United States, Bekins Van Lines has survived from generation to generation for a reason: unrivalled expertise and a commitment to customer service. Founded by brothers John and Martin Bekins in 1891, Bekins began operations in Sioux City, Iowa, with just three horse-drawn vans and twelve employees.
Since then, we've grown to become one of the nation's largest full-service moving and storage companies with nearly 150 locations throughout the United States. As we've grown, so have our services: Today we specialize in moving high value items and international relocation among other niche areas. The times have certainly changed over the last 125 years, and to keep up, we've changed along with them.
Since then, we've grown to become one of the nation's largest full-service moving and storage companies with nearly 150 locations throughout the United States. As we've grown, so have our services: Today we specialize in moving high value items and international relocation among other niche areas. The times have certainly changed over the last 125 years, and to keep up, we've changed along with them.
Services
We've been in business for more than 129 years, and we have worked tirelessly to perfect our moving services. Our number one goal at Bekins is to make your move simple, easy and efficient. You won't find a local moving company that comes close to us! You can count on our team of experts to take care of your belongings and keep you updated with timely and clear communication about your move from start to finish.
Bekins has been one of the nation's leading van lines and moving companies for nearly 130 years. We have hundreds of local moving agents across the country prepared to make your move hassle-free. Looking for a local moving expert near you? You're in the right place. Bekins Van Lines provides exceptional moving services.
If you need a fast and convenient estimate for the cost of your interstate move, start with a ballpark moving estimate. Our full service move calculator is the perfect tool for when you want to get started with planning your move and you need an idea of how much the move will cost. Your out-of-state moving estimate is determined by many different factors.
An alternative survey with Bekins Van Lines is a virtual way of receiving a moving estimate. Usually, a local Bekins agent comes to your home to provide you with a quote. However, your time, safety, and comfort are our priorities. The telephone survey option allows you to talk with your Bekins representative over the phone about your items and belongings.
Every move comes with some amount of stress-it's practically a given-but when you move with Bekins Van Lines, you can be confident that our expert moving team will make your relocation as simple and as stress-free as possible. We take great pride in being among the best professional movers around, which is why we put our all into every single one of our services.
Reviews (6)
Jaelyn Y.
Jul 17, 2021
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Stay away from this company. Items received were broken and missing. Also, I had my items in storage in Livermore and the "Con artist" wanted to charge me for things that were not in my contract. They are horrible. The manager is rude and his assistants do whatever he says. No customer service and incompetent leadership!
Run for the hills as fast as you can!!!!!
Run for the hills as fast as you can!!!!!
Daniel W.
Feb 04, 2014
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I spent over 5K on the move. SF to Vegas. They basically broke my bed, tv, sofa, table, shoe rack and bike. Pretty much every single big piece item I had and needed them to move, they broke it. the move was December, still have no resolution from the claims department. Which means I'm living with broken things until they get it together. Never had such a horrible experience.
Honor S.
Oct 16, 2012
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I have been a life long customer of Bekins, both for moving and for storage. My most recent experience ran into a snag that I thought would mean a costly delay, but the folks at Bekins stepped up the plate and got the van rolling again!! The driver, Osman Alvarez, was first class, as was his helper, Roberto. I can't say enough good things about them, especially in light of the fact that they turned a bad situation into a good one (and with dignity, respect and the upmost of care.) I'll use them in the future, no question!!
Michael H.
Nov 08, 2011
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Megan B.
Feb 10, 2010
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So I have to say that I always check reviews of yelp, although I have never actually posted, or even signed up for it until now.
If you are looking for a moving company, DO NOT use Bekins Moving.
I got quoted a price of $205 to move our one bedroom apartment into a townhouse 6 miles up the road. Not too shabby, I thought, while imagining the horrible effort it would be for my husband and I to move it ourselves, being that we just moved up from San Diego a year ago.
In that quote, it said "free use of blankets to protect your wooden furniture"
I thought, "great!"
The movers
If you are looking for a moving company, DO NOT use Bekins Moving.
I got quoted a price of $205 to move our one bedroom apartment into a townhouse 6 miles up the road. Not too shabby, I thought, while imagining the horrible effort it would be for my husband and I to move it ourselves, being that we just moved up from San Diego a year ago.
In that quote, it said "free use of blankets to protect your wooden furniture"
I thought, "great!"
The movers
I. T.
Feb 05, 2010
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Horrible, doesn't even deserve a fraction of a star. The company sold our appointment to a smaller no name untraceable company comprised of lazy and careless idiots after they charged our card. They quoted us at $500 but by the time the move was over, they charged us for additional items we never agreed to calling them 'material fees'. The total bill came out to $900. Prior to them picking up our stuff, we had boxed and wrapped the appropriate items. They insisted on wrapping and boxing the TV and would not move us unless we agreed. In a haste to move, we let them pack ONE ITEM.
