As a whole, JK Moving has a very informative website. Recently revamped, it\u2019s now more user-friendly than ever before with details about their various moving solutions. Emails from their representatives also come with informational PDFs, checklists, and videos about the brand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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JK Moving Services is expensive. They\u2019re the most expensive mover on this list by far, nearly triple<\/em> the price of other companies. And, while their website details their various services and expertise when helping seniors move homes, they\u2019re not up-front about whether or not they offer senior discounts.<\/p>\nThis brand also doesn\u2019t perform local moves outside of the Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. area, so customers who are just moving a city over and don\u2019t live in that part of the United States will have to choose another mover.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/p>\nBottom Line: 8.4\/10<\/h3>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/svg><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n\n
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JK Moving Services, backed by a number of moving solutions and high reputation, received an 8.4\/10 overall. Their website goes into detail about their services and expertise when helping seniors move. The brand will partner seniors with a senior move specialist who can offer personalized and knowledgeable assistance before, during, and after the move. JK Moving also explains that they have experience with helping customers downsize or move into senior living communities. In fact, some of their moving teams are members of the National Association for Senior Move Managers (NASMM). Members of the NASSM receive training to help deliver accurate estimates for senior moves, learn how to assist customers with unique medical issues during the quoting process and move, and better understand ethics, liability, safety, and risk.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The rest of their website is just as informative and goes above and beyond many competitors\u2019 websites when it comes to information about their various services. It\u2019s simple to navigate, so seniors can easily determine whether or not JK Moving Services will work for their needs.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s important to note that JK Moving is the most expensive mover on this list \u2014 many reviews even highlight the higher cost. When I contacted them, their estimates for a comparable move were nearly three times that of their competitors. If you\u2019re on a budget for your move, I\u2019d recommend going with a different company.<\/p>\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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JK Moving Services offers all of the basic solutions we look for in a mover, earning them a perfect score in basic services. They can handle local, long-distance, interstate, and international moves to over 170 countries. However, JK Moving only tackles local moves in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. Customers looking to move under 400 miles outside of this area will have to go with a different mover. As with other full-service moving companies, JK Moving\u2019s quotes include loading and unloading of your belongings. Packing and unpacking come with additional costs, and customers can choose between full-service packing or fragile-only packing. It isn\u2019t clear if storage is included in their quotes (many brands offer storage for the first 30 days at no extra charge), but they note on their website that their facilities come with 24\/7\/365 video surveillance, climate-controlled storage options, motion sensors, and fire suppression systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nService<\/em><\/td>\nAvailability (Yes or No)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLocal Moving<\/em><\/td>\nYes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLong Distance\/Interstate Moving<\/em><\/td>\nYes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nInternational Moving<\/em><\/td>\nYes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPacking and Unpacking<\/em><\/td>\nYes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLoading and Unloading<\/em><\/td>\nYes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nStorage Services<\/em><\/td>\nYes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\nCost<\/h4>\n When it comes to cost, JK Moving Services is much more expensive than other brands. Competitors I contacted regarding comparable moves gave me quotes that were less than half of what JK Moving estimated the move would cost me. This could be due to a miscommunication, as I had to talk to two representatives before getting a quote, but many customers leaving reviews cited the high cost as well. For seniors on a budget, JK Moving Services may not be the best option for you. It\u2019s important to note, too, that JK Moving does require customers to complete a virtual or in-person assessment of the home and belongings to be moved in order to get a binding estimate.<\/p>\n
\u00a0For a two-bedroom home move between Mobile, AL, and Dallas, TX, a distance of 588 miles, I was quoted:<\/p>\n
\nSelf-service option: $7,522<\/li>\n Full-service option:<\/strong> $9,388<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nEditor\u2019s Note: The cost data provided in this article is based on Today\u2019s Homeowner\u2019s standardized sample moving scenario from Mobile, AL, to Dallas, TX, for a single-family home, with a move date set eight weeks away. Please be aware that these estimates may vary depending on factors such as additional services required and market fluctuations. The cost data presented was accurate at the time of writing.<\/em><\/p>\nAvailable Discounts<\/h4>\n JK Moving Services\u2019s website, while informative, doesn\u2019t mention much about any discounts they offer. It isn\u2019t clear if they have deals for seniors. I recommend inquiring about them, however, as most movers do. Customers of Brookfield Residential can receive a 2% discount when working with JK Moving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/p>\nCustomization: 9\/10<\/h3>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/svg><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n\n
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JK Moving Services received a 9\/10 in customization as they don\u2019t include home staging in their list of services. Assembly and disassembly of furniture and basic valuation coverage are included in their prices, and customers can opt for more insurance if needed. Some packing materials are included in their full-service packing and fragile-only packing options, but customers who are packing their items themselves can purchase packing supplies through the brand thanks to their DIY kits. JK Moving not only provides car shipping through their partner, McCollister\u2019s Auto Logistics, but also provides vehicle storage, something I haven\u2019t seen offered by any other brand. Their climate-controlled vehicle storage facilities are equipped to care for antique and classic cars thanks to surveillance and a fire suppression system. JK Moving\u2019s team even offers basic car maintenance and detailing for vehicles in their care. This brand is also able to tackle piano moving, custom crating, junk removal, antique moving, and special item moving.<\/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 is backed by a decent reputation across trusted review sites. As of this writing, they have an A+ on the BBB and a 4.5 on their Google Business Profile. While the mover has a 3.6 on Trustpilot, they only have one review on the site, which is skewing the results. Their review score on Yelp is also the highest of any move on this list, at a 3.5. JK Moving\u2019s representatives are responsive to positive and negative reviews on Yelp and Google, thanking customers for their time and inviting them to reach out to their Customer Care Team for further assistance. Those leaving positive reviews detailed extremely caring representatives who were able to answer all of their questions. They also had standout crews who were efficient and professional at every step of the move. Many negative reviews explained that items, including furniture, were heavily damaged or scratched upon delivery, often providing pictures of the damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nRating Site<\/em><\/td>\nRating<\/em><\/td>\nNumber of Reviews<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nBBB<\/em><\/td>\nA+\/3.89<\/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>\n