Moving from San Jose to Portland

I moved from the SF Bay area to the Philadelphia area and had a great experience with Bekins. Covid measures were followed and everyone was professional and courteous.

AMS Bekins helped me with my move last week - from San Mateo to San Leandro. There to help were Mateo, Javier, and Sergio - they were all wonderful to work with! Starting with my first call in to them... read moreAMS Bekins helped me with my move last week - from San Mateo to San Leandro. There to help were Mateo, Javier, and Sergio - they were all wonderful to work with! Starting with my first call in to them - Val was great and very helpful - she set me up with an in-home appt with Jim to do the estimate. Jim assesses and takes inventory so that nothing is overlooked - he was professional, detailed and thorough, and straight to the point. I appreciated all those qualities! On moving day, the three men were prompt, polite, and got straight to loading the truck. The move was completed an hour earlier than anticipated and I was charged accordingly. I highly recommend AMS Bekins! I called 3 other places for quotes, and I'm so glad I chose and hired them. I don't plan on moving any time soon, but if/when I do - they will be my go-to movers. Many thanks to them for my successful move! read less

I’m person friends with the owner and Cameron Eversole. Aside from that I’ve always experienced quality service and professionalism and would highly recommend their company for anyone needing a moving company for a short or long move.Kevin WeinbergKMW Construction & Consulting

I have been using and referring AMS Bekins for over a year. Cameron is your guy for everything moving. He has helped my clients move out of state, in state, packed/unpacked making what could be a very... read moreI have been using and referring AMS Bekins for over a year. Cameron is your guy for everything moving. He has helped my clients move out of state, in state, packed/unpacked making what could be a very stressful event - painless. I highly recommend Cameron and his team! read less

I haven’t moved in 35 years. By car the trip took us 10 hours so not sure exactly how long it took for the truck to get there. They arrived on time to load truck. Everything showed up at our... read moreI haven’t moved in 35 years. By car the trip took us 10 hours so not sure exactly how long it took for the truck to get there. They arrived on time to load truck. Everything showed up at our new place the next morning at 11:00am. The whole moving experience was excellent starting with getting an estimate for the job to the office for billing to the movers. Everyone was professional and helpful with our concerns. I would highly recommend Bekins for your moving needs! read less

Used this business for an interstate move, whole house. Planning and estimating during the COVID pandemic was excellent and easy, packing was professional and friendly and so hard working, and our house showed up when expected and in perfect shape.... read moreUsed this business for an interstate move, whole house. Planning and estimating during the COVID pandemic was excellent and easy, packing was professional and friendly and so hard working, and our house showed up when expected and in perfect shape. Moving is ridiculously complicated...and they made it so much simpler!!!! read less

The team at AMS Bekins were super with our out of state move. They provided world-class customer service from start to finish and are reasonably priced. I highly recommend this team.

I have been working with AMS Bekins for over 15 years not only for most of my client moves, but all of my personal packing and personal moves (3 times!). They were timely, responsive and had amazing customer service.... read moreI have been working with AMS Bekins for over 15 years not only for most of my client moves, but all of my personal packing and personal moves (3 times!). They were timely, responsive and had amazing customer service. Saving me time and most of all money! Thank you AMS Bekins for always being there when I needed you. read less

My parents have moved with AMS Bekins four times over the last 25 years, and I have personally moved with AMS Bekins three times now. Each time the company has been profession, thorough, and very respectful.You have a LOT of... read moreMy parents have moved with AMS Bekins four times over the last 25 years, and I have personally moved with AMS Bekins three times now. Each time the company has been profession, thorough, and very respectful.You have a LOT of options when its time to chose the right company to do your move.... its frankly overwhelming. As such, I look for a LOCAL and FAMILY OWNED business who had been around for 20+ years. I also wanted a business where I could keep my point of contact the same for most of the move.Hands down AMS Bekins, and specifically Val H has made this happen. Val is a saint, and what is amazing is she remember who I am when I call! read less

We used AMS Bekins for our house move to the Marin area.I was very very happy with the service they provided. Their team were professional, on time and very thorough. The move came in two parts, with things being... read moreWe used AMS Bekins for our house move to the Marin area.I was very very happy with the service they provided. Their team were professional, on time and very thorough. The move came in two parts, with things being packed and stored in phase 1 for the staging , and the final move with stage 2, 1 month later. I figured given the storage and moving , things were bound to go wrong. However, everything happened as planned and the move was made a lot easier thanks to their work. IN particular, I really appreciated the initial walk through and assessment as well as a projection of time, amount, and cost. Great Job AMS Bekins and I highly recommend them for moving, read less

I frequently use AMS Bekins professionally for receiving, inspecting, and delivering and have used them for a personal move as well. They are the best! So responsive, thoughtful, thorough and just all around nice people! I recommend them to everyone :).

The team was great. They were prompt, careful, and thorough. Everyone on the team was professional. This was my second move with Bekins (1 out-of-state and 1 across town) and I will definitely use them again if we move.

Bekins was very professional and efficient. They provide a detailed estimate of all the inventory they will be moving so there will be no surprises on the day of the move. Scheduling was easy and they confirmed the... read moreBekins was very professional and efficient. They provide a detailed estimate of all the inventory they will be moving so there will be no surprises on the day of the move. Scheduling was easy and they confirmed the date multiple times, which was great. read less

As an Interior Designer, I work regularly with AMS Bekins and consider them an extension of our team. Val and Craig are reliable, responsive, and proactive. They make our jobs easier and more enjoyable! The photos and details Craig provides... read moreAs an Interior Designer, I work regularly with AMS Bekins and consider them an extension of our team. Val and Craig are reliable, responsive, and proactive. They make our jobs easier and more enjoyable! The photos and details Craig provides during inspections have enabled us to reduce and nearly eliminate in-person inspections - ultimately, passing along savings to our clients. From the Accounting team to the onsite crew, everyone is professional and delivers stellar service. Thankful to have a team who I trust and rely on. I can't say enough good things! Highly recommend AMS Bekins! read less

These guys are professional, organized, and genuinely good people who I love working with. They care so much about the work they do and they are masters at it. THE BEST!

From start to finish the process of planning my family's move to the execution was spot on. They were professional throughout and took seriously the protocols surrounding the pandemic. Furthermore, they worked with us in advance to determine how to... read moreFrom start to finish the process of planning my family's move to the execution was spot on. They were professional throughout and took seriously the protocols surrounding the pandemic. Furthermore, they worked with us in advance to determine how to move unique items as well as take time upon arrival at the final location to ask us how we would like our furniture neatly arranged. I must add that this also included a stop to empty a storage space in between the two homes. A great experience overall and would highly recommend. read less

It's always a pleasure to refer clients to Jim Diskin and AMS Bekins. Over the years they have moved many of my clients and have always done a great job!

My husband and I used Bekins to move from CA to TX. They were great to work with from the very beginning and all throughout the move. Everyone I spoke with or emailed got back to me almost... read moreMy husband and I used Bekins to move from CA to TX. They were great to work with from the very beginning and all throughout the move. Everyone I spoke with or emailed got back to me almost instantly. I would highly recommend them if you need someone to move you. Also, the estimate I got was spot on and I even paid less the proposed cost. read less

These guys are meticulous. From the minute we called them, until our move was completed (perfectly), they were patient, very responsive and easy to work with. They provided all the packing materials and made the whole thing so easy.... read moreThese guys are meticulous. From the minute we called them, until our move was completed (perfectly), they were patient, very responsive and easy to work with. They provided all the packing materials and made the whole thing so easy. They also have a great network of people who can take down TVs, remount them, etc. so it was just a great experience and we will call on them again for sure. read less

I cannot recommend this company enough. They have done six moves for me. They moved my company three times and my house three times. Very professional and their pricing is very good. I cannot recommend them enough.

We used AMS Bekins for our house move to the Marin area.
I was very very happy with the service they provided. Their team were professional, on time and very thorough. The move came in two parts, with things being... read moreWe used AMS Bekins for our house move to the Marin area.
I was very very happy with the service they provided. Their team were professional, on time and very thorough. The move came in two parts, with things being packed and stored in phase 1 for the staging , and the final move with stage 2, 1 month later. I figured given the storage and moving , things were bound to go wrong. However, everything happened as planned and the move was made a lot easier thanks to their work. IN particular, I really appreciated the initial walk through and assessment as well as a projection of time, amount, and cost. Great Job AMS Bekins and I highly recommend them for moving, read less

I cannot say enough great things about AMS Bekins! I interviewed 5 companies before choosing AMS Bekins for two moves from the Bay Area to Santa Barbara. From the first moment I called them to schedule a walk... read moreI cannot say enough great things about AMS Bekins! I interviewed 5 companies before choosing AMS Bekins for two moves from the Bay Area to Santa Barbara. From the first moment I called them to schedule a walk through to the final invoice, I received nothing but the very best customer service. They were not the least expensive company but what we paid and what we received in exchange was an excellent value. The team that packed and moved our things were very thorough, gentle with fragile items, asked questions when needed, friendly and very professional! I would not hesitate in the slightest to use them again. One of the things that impressed me the most is that they scoped out the area we were moving to and knew the logistics it would take to get the items safely into the home up a narrow road. The other companies did not due their due diligence and I had to share this information with them after they sent their quote. AMS Bekins was also a great wealth of information in connecting us to companies that transport vehicles and disassemble and assemble gym equipment. Thank you AMS Bekins for an excellent move!! read less

I was amazed at how quickly the packing and loading went in California! Pablo, the crew leader, was a strong leader, disconnecting my cable and providing good directions to taking apart a baby grand piano! I am so... read moreI was amazed at how quickly the packing and loading went in California! Pablo, the crew leader, was a strong leader, disconnecting my cable and providing good directions to taking apart a baby grand piano! I am so appreciative of their work, Cameron's, the on site estimator and the office personnel that handled all the necessary documents that were required. The excellent Texas crew were very good about putting furniture and boxes in the correct place plus putting a baby grand back together. Loved having a check list for all my items. Great job! read less

I have used AMS Bekins three times over the past year for when I have needed to move. They have been a great company to work with. They were very flexible to my needs and my requests for specific moving... read moreI have used AMS Bekins three times over the past year for when I have needed to move. They have been a great company to work with. They were very flexible to my needs and my requests for specific moving days. They are very responsive and answered any questions I had about my move. The movers were always on time and professional. They always made sure all the furniture was put together when unloading. I will definitely keep using them for any future moves! read less

I had a cross country move from an apartment in SF to an apartment in North Carolina. I got quotes from different moving agencies and decided to go with AMS Bekins - as all the prices were about the... read moreI had a cross country move from an apartment in SF to an apartment in North Carolina. I got quotes from different moving agencies and decided to go with AMS Bekins - as all the prices were about the same, but AMS was the most thorough. I worked with Dylan as we did a video call of what I had to move. I live in a walk-up apartment with stairs in the city, and would drop off at another apartment in a downtown location in NC [I needed shuttle trucks on both ends - lots of touch points of my stuff to get from point A to point B]. Jana helped answer all questions I had throughout the moving process. The packers / movers were friendly and efficient. The drop-off movers were again great. I double-checked the count of items together with the movers. Everything arrived fine, on time, and I paid what I was quoted. read less

I had a cross country move from an apartment in SF to an apartment in North Carolina. I got quotes from different moving agencies and decided to go with AMS Bekins - as all the prices were about the... read moreI had a cross country move from an apartment in SF to an apartment in North Carolina. I got quotes from different moving agencies and decided to go with AMS Bekins - as all the prices were about the same, but AMS was the most thorough. I worked with Dylan as we did a video call of what I had to move. I live in a walk-up apartment with stairs in the city, and would drop off at another apartment in a downtown location in NC [I needed shuttle trucks on both ends - lots of touch points of my stuff to get from point A to point B]. Jana helped answer all questions I had throughout the moving process. The packers / movers were friendly and efficient. The drop-off movers were again great. I double-checked the count of items together with the movers. Everything arrived fine, on time, and I paid what I was quoted.

Looks like some people had a bad experience, and I think it all depends on luck of the draw for people you get, same with any moving company. So here are some things that I did to reduce my risk level:
1) I packed 95% of my stuff myself.
1) I asked about when the "van line" would be moving across the country. I then coordinated and booked my pick-up / drop-off dates, so my stuff wouldn't go into a warehouse.
2) I asked a lot of questions about the move and had them to be included in the quote (stairs, shuttle vans, packing, estimated pick-up/drop off date, etc).
3) I mentioned a few times I was paying for the move myself, not expensing to a company. [There are no deep pockets here if my stuff is lost/stolen]
4) I generally hung around the movers during the move, had casual conversations, tried to be personable, offered a bottled water/snack + tip at the end. [I feel like things go better if you are nice to people] read less

We recently moved our family of five 200 miles away, during a pandemic. We were a teensy stressed out. What was NOT stressful was anything that had to do with Bekins. They were on time, packed quickly and efficiently, showed... read moreWe recently moved our family of five 200 miles away, during a pandemic. We were a teensy stressed out. What was NOT stressful was anything that had to do with Bekins. They were on time, packed quickly and efficiently, showed up to unload all on time and were really accommodating as we were storing most things, but using others while we rented.
I would use these guys again in a heartbeat. (But ohmygod do I hope I do not have to move again any time
soon!) read less

The whole Bekins team was a delight to work with. Not only were they a better deal than the smaller movers we looked at, but they were always on top of everything. At their office they went out... read moreThe whole Bekins team was a delight to work with. Not only were they a better deal than the smaller movers we looked at, but they were always on top of everything. At their office they went out of their way to be helpful. The loading crews at both ends and, especially, the transport crew were great. read less

Bekins recently moved us from Palo Alto to Palm Springs, and we couldn't be happier. Affordable, reliable, and arrived with our furniture early.

I had a pleasant experience overall with AMS Bekins. I was referred to them by a previous moving company that I used about 6 years ago for a move from NY to SF. I needed to hire a mover for... read moreI had a pleasant experience overall with AMS Bekins. I was referred to them by a previous moving company that I used about 6 years ago for a move from NY to SF. I needed to hire a mover for my move from SF to LA just now. The previous company could not accommodate my move and thus directed me to AMS Bekins. Dylan arrived at my home to do an estimate and ended up going with them in the end. Sandra from the office was helpful to with coordinating logistics with the inventory pick up. The movers themselves Andres and Daniel are very professional, accommodating, and pleasant to work with.

I don't know who is posting these negative reviews but when the previous company who I used for a cross country move (who provided excellent service) refers me to AMS Bekins only to have four different people from the company give me an overall pleasant experience, I think that speaks volumes. Yes, I highly recommend AMS Bekins. read less

Excellent experience with Bekins. They were very professional and made the moving experience easy. Andres, Daniel, and Lupe helped us with the loading in Northern California and delivery in Southern California. Highly recommend.

Bekins is the best professional mover ever!
This was the best decision ever and was glad that I did not
just go with the lowest bidder and it was well worth the extra fee.

Boris was absolutely the best and my head... read moreBekins is the best professional mover ever!
This was the best decision ever and was glad that I did not
just go with the lowest bidder and it was well worth the extra fee.

Boris was absolutely the best and my head crew member of my move!
Ask for Boris !!! He was so professional and he carefully reviewed the conditions of my place and gave good recommendations! He thinks for you ! He even considered the rug would set down first at the new home and was careful to load that last in the truck! Furniture was wrapped so nice in blankets like origami and the entire move went smoothly! read less

I did a local move to a pod. Mateo nd his team were fantastic. Best packing I have seen and the care they took of my stuff was commendable. They are expensive. Also, the business doesn't align with the realities... read moreI did a local move to a pod. Mateo nd his team were fantastic. Best packing I have seen and the care they took of my stuff was commendable. They are expensive. Also, the business doesn't align with the realities on the ground: I suspect the GM is a hard a$$. The crew was amazing. read less

It was a good decision for me to choose Bekins for our big move. Cameron Eversole of Bekins was the first rep we met for quotes and we didn't need second company for quotes any more because we could appreciate... read moreIt was a good decision for me to choose Bekins for our big move. Cameron Eversole of Bekins was the first rep we met for quotes and we didn't need second company for quotes any more because we could appreciate his sincerity. And the moving crews were great as well carrying out that heavy work with ease and responsibility. They even moved my grand piano to my perfect satisfaction. I appreciate you guys, Boris, Oscar, Alex an read less

I am writing this review because I want to give others who are interested in moving companies an opportunity to read what an excellent experience I had with Bekins.I interviewed different moving companies. The initial contact with the company was... read moreI am writing this review because I want to give others who are interested in moving companies an opportunity to read what an excellent experience I had with Bekins.I interviewed different moving companies. The initial contact with the company was excellent and professional. The appointment I had with the estimator was the most thorough and professional of all the companies I met with to interview. I met with Jim Diskin who I recommend 100%. I have expensive furniture, including a piano and 2 antique beds that needed to be moved carefully. Bekins was the most expensive but worth the piece of mind that I had throughout the whole experience. Boris was the supervisor and his packing crew was thorough, fast, and very friendly! The next day was the actual move and they were outstanding. I have to move again in 18 months and I will ask for the same crew! Boris was very professional and really understood exactly what needed to be done and had the guys all moving seemlessly. They were very very helpful, always respectful and courteous. I was very fortunate because I had read all the horror stories on Yelp and was very concerned about choosing the best company. Thank you, Bekins. Thank you Boris and crew! read less

I was very satisfied with my experience. The estimator was very professional and I liked the way they inventoried all our items that were being moved by them.
The day of the move six men arrived right on time.... read moreI was very satisfied with my experience. The estimator was very professional and I liked the way they inventoried all our items that were being moved by them.
The day of the move six men arrived right on time. Boris, the main man, was great and very helpful. All the crew with Boris did a great job. Everything arrived intact. I highly recommend Bekins.

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I had a great experience with Bekins with Boris as my main mover. He was always on time, professional, and packed everything quickly but with care. Nothing was broken on a move across multiple states and even thought the movers... read moreI had a great experience with Bekins with Boris as my main mover. He was always on time, professional, and packed everything quickly but with care. Nothing was broken on a move across multiple states and even thought the movers had to deal with several flights of stairs they were efficient and helpful. Thanks for making my move a lot less stressful! read less

We can only rave about our move with Boris and AMS Bekins movers. From the estimate through the office staff to the driver loading and unloading - each person was a professional. They had good advice for us and honest... read moreWe can only rave about our move with Boris and AMS Bekins movers. From the estimate through the office staff to the driver loading and unloading - each person was a professional. They had good advice for us and honest estimates of cost, arrival times, and delivery options. Boris was the best driver we've ever had (and this was our ninth move!) He was clean, neat, careful, and approachable. After he unloaded, I called him to ask about something. He answered immediately and answered my question easily. Moving is not fun, but this was an excellent move and Boris gets 99% of the credit for how well it all went. Thank you Boris! read less

We were so pleased with Bekins AMS Relocation! From Bill Evans, who did the initial estimate to the packing with Boris and his crew, who were so hard working and efficient to the loaders and driver, we were very... read moreWe were so pleased with Bekins AMS Relocation! From Bill Evans, who did the initial estimate to the packing with Boris and his crew, who were so hard working and efficient to the loaders and driver, we were very happy with the service. Moving can be a stressful time but our move was in good hands from beginning to end! I highly recommend Bekins AMS Relocation. read less

I recently moved from San Jose to the Clovis area. When the representative came to my home to give me an estimate he was very professional and went over all the details with me. Bekins was able to... read moreI recently moved from San Jose to the Clovis area. When the representative came to my home to give me an estimate he was very professional and went over all the details with me. Bekins was able to keep my household items in storage for 2 months free as I waited on the closing of my new home. My home was packed up in a day in May and unpacked in July, also in a day. The crew that packed and unpacked didn't waste any time and were courteous and friendly. Moving furniture in, my kitchen flooring was damaged, which Begins, Mike Foster, took care of immediately. I am glad I went with a family owned business and I would recommend them to anyone. read less