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JK Moving Services<\/h3>\n 4.2<\/p>\n
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While many moving companies kept me on the phone for 30-plus minutes or simply didn\u2019t give me a quote, talking with JK Moving Services was a breath of fresh air. I did call initially, but they responded through texts, making it perfect for people who hate talking on the phone. I was able to explain what I was looking for, and they directed me to their international team. Within a day, I had a ballpark quote in hand and a very helpful representative talking to me about the next steps.<\/p>\n
JK Moving Services is also a highly reviewed brand.\u00a0 With an A+ and 4.45\/5 for customer reviews on BBB and a 4.5 rating on Google, customers rave about the efficient and easy move experience they had with this service.<\/p>\n
However, this particular brand is a carrier\/broker which means, in some areas of the country, it will outsource its services. I wasn\u2019t informed of this over the phone and it\u2019s not clear on the website either. This could result in you getting a less-than-stellar moving service showing up. JK Moving also doesn\u2019t clearly outline what you can expect when it comes to cost, and its website is a bit lacking in details about what it actually offers. <\/p>\n
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JK Moving Services was very easy to get a quote from. Although I had to wait a day to talk to someone from the international team, the process was one of the simplest I ran into. I explained what I was moving, when I was moving, and where to (Anchorage, AK, to Seattle, WA) and they were happy to give me a ballpark quote over text.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In addition, JK Moving has some of the best reviews out of the five moving companies I\u2019ve chosen. Customers talk about the simple processes, clearly stated expectations, and smooth moving experiences \u2014 all the things you want when you\u2019re completing an interstate or international move.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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One area where JK Moving Services falls short is transparency. The company isn\u2019t forthcoming about its status as a broker as well as a carrier. I was not informed when I called either. As a carrier, JK Moving will move your items for you, but in locations the company doesn\u2019t operate trucks, it operates as a broker. This means the company outsources the move to other moving companies. By not being forthcoming about this status, you might be confused if another brand shows up at your doorstep on moving day.<\/p>\n
In addition, its website doesn\u2019t list any sample pricing information or fees associated with any customizable services. Getting details, especially when it comes to cost expectations,\u00a0 without calling (or texting in my case) can be a bit difficult.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/p>\nBasic Services and Cost: 10\/10<\/h3>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/svg><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n\n
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While many moving companies kept me on the phone for 30-plus minutes or simply didn\u2019t give me a quote, talking with JK Moving Services was a breath of fresh air. I did call initially, but they responded through texts, making it perfect for people who hate talking on the phone. I was able to explain what I was looking for, and they directed me to their international team. Within a day, I had a ballpark quote in hand and a very helpful representative talking to me about the next steps.<\/p>\n
JK Moving Services is also a highly reviewed brand.\u00a0 With an A+ and 4.45\/5 for customer reviews on BBB and a 4.5 rating on Google, customers rave about the efficient and easy move experience they had with this service.<\/p>\n
However, this particular brand is a carrier\/broker which means, in some areas of the country, it will outsource its services. I wasn\u2019t informed of this over the phone and it\u2019s not clear on the website either. This could result in you getting a less-than-stellar moving service showing up. JK Moving also doesn\u2019t clearly outline what you can expect when it comes to cost, and its website is a bit lacking in details about what it actually offers. Due to this, they came in at 8.9\/10.<\/p>\n\n\n
Today\u2019s Homeowner Tips<\/p>\n
When opting for a quote over the phone, email, or text, always overestimate how much you\u2019ll have to ship. Many homeowners tend to underestimate how much they have to move, not realizing how many boxes their personal items will take up. By overestimating early on, you can avoid higher-than-expected bills when your moving day arrives. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
Available Discounts<\/h4>\n JK Moving Services is our pick for most customizable moving experience, giving customers ways to save money. You don\u2019t have to opt for all the bells and whistles \u2014 you can choose what services best fit your wants and needs. Maybe you don\u2019t need the climate-controlled storage facilities or the full packing service if you\u2019re not moving interstate. Opting out of these can potentially save you thousands of dollars.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\nCustomization: 9\/10<\/h3>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/svg><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n\n
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JK Moving Services offers a wide variety of customization options to make your move as simple as possible. The company can handle furniture assembly\/disassembly, piano moving, car shipping through its partners, antique shipments, and more. The only place the brand fell short was home staging, which resulted in a 9\/10 for customization. To get an accurate quote on these services, you\u2019ll have to reach out to the company as it doesn\u2019t list costs on its website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nCustomization Options\u00a0<\/td>\n Availability (Yes or No)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nAssembly\/ Disassembly<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nSells Packing Materials<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nOffers Valuation Coverage<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nPiano Moving<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nCar Shipping<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nSpecial Item\/ Antique Moving<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nCustom Crating<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nJunk Removal<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nHome Staging<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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JK Moving Services\u2019s reputation is another area the brand shines through, coming in at 9 out of 10. JK is highly rated with the BBB and Google, with customers noting the professionalism, efficiency of the crew, and excellent packing. With many companies falling short on the packing services side of things, this is definitely worth noting. But the brand only has a single review on Trustpilot and hasn\u2019t claimed the profile. One complaint that seems repeated, too, is that the company underestimated how much space was needed, adding to the costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nRating Site<\/em><\/td>\nRating<\/em><\/td>\nNumber of Reviews<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nBBB<\/em><\/td>\nA+<\/em><\/td>\nCustomer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTrustpilot<\/em><\/td>\n3.6<\/em><\/td>\n1<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nGoogle<\/em><\/td>\n4.5<\/em><\/td>\n1,320<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nYelp<\/em><\/td>\n3.5<\/em><\/td>\n373<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\nEditor\u2019s Note: The ratings provided were accurate at the time of writing.<\/em><\/p>\nMost Common Praise for JK Moving Services<\/h4>\n Many customers on trusted review sites praise JK Moving Services for their entire experience with the company. Customers found that coordinators checked in with them regularly and that move day was a simple, straightforward process without the normal stress that comes with moving.<\/p>\n
Most Common Criticism for JK Moving Services<\/h4>\n Customers often say JK\u2019s moving estimate processes fall short, citing unreliable quotes and space estimates that required the sudden need for a second trailer on the day of the move. One customer even stated that the moving truck arrived half-full with another client\u2019s items<\/a>. Poor quoting practices can cause moving costs to skyrocket, especially for international moves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
<\/p>\nTransparency: 6.3\/10<\/h3>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/svg><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n\n
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The primary area in which JK Moving Services falls short is transparency, coming in at 6.3 out of a possible 10. While the company offers a lot in the way of customization, it isn\u2019t forthcoming about the costs for its various services. The website doesn\u2019t list tools\u00a0 such as sample pricing or potential additional\u00a0 fees that will help you estimate costs without contacting a representative. The company also doesn\u2019t state that it\u2019s a carrier\/broker, sometimes outsourcing moves to partner companies. JK Moving does, though, earn some points for its posted customer service hours, easy booking online and on the phone, an optional GPS tracking feature, and quick quote tool which allows you to input some personal information to get the quoting process started.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n