With over 100 years of experience, it's no wonder why Chicago residents continually turn to Pickens Kane for all of their moving and storage needs. Receive a free move estimate today! We truly are the commercial moving experts with our comprehensive services, extensively trained professionals and state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.
With our vast range of services, we are the residential movers Chicago residents trust for a hassle-free, competitively priced relocation experience. At Pickens-Kane, we understand the investment that you are making in moving overseas, and we work hard to ensure that you are receiving the most value for your relocation.
Our warehouse boasts more than one million square feet of museum-quality, climate-controlled storage space for household goods, commercial commodities and high-value products. The whole team - sales, office, our driver and crew on both ends exceeded my expectations. I could go on but to sum up A++.
With our vast range of services, we are the residential movers Chicago residents trust for a hassle-free, competitively priced relocation experience. At Pickens-Kane, we understand the investment that you are making in moving overseas, and we work hard to ensure that you are receiving the most value for your relocation.
Our warehouse boasts more than one million square feet of museum-quality, climate-controlled storage space for household goods, commercial commodities and high-value products. The whole team - sales, office, our driver and crew on both ends exceeded my expectations. I could go on but to sum up A++.
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In 1914, Leslie Pickens began expressing baggage from Chicago's train depots to the Gold Coast. James Kane began his moving and storage company in Chicago and would continue to help form Allied Van Lines. Michael F. Munroe Sr. purchased Pickens Movers at the conclusion of his military duty, U.S. Army, in 1946.
The whole team - sales, office, our driver and crew on both ends exceeded my expectations. I could go on but to sum up A++. The crew at Pickens Kane did a GREAT job for us in our move from Chicago to Massachusetts in April. Special thanks to Jennifer for setting it up, Kathy for organizing all the logistics and Vance for driving and managing two excellent crews in both IL and MA.
When it comes to household moving, Chicago area residents choose Pickens-Kane to handle the task. With our vast range of services, extensive global network and profound experience in the industry, we are the residential movers Chicago residents trust for a hassle-free, competitively priced relocation experience.
We are the international movers Chicago residents and businesses have come to rely on for seamless overseas relocations. Pickens-Kane is a long-time agent of Allied Van Lines, and Allied International Chicago is Chicagoland's premier mover for international requirements. As a partner agent in Allied International, we are part of the largest and most prestigious international moving system in the world.
We are the business movers Chicago area companies choose for their relocation needs. In fact, we are the Chicago's number one alternative for office relocation and installation services. Pickens-Kane is a full-service office and industrial relocation firm. Our full line of services includes all facets of office moving services to fully relocate your office.
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Hws Hws
Nov 23, 2021
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Diane Picco
Aug 26, 2021
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Caitlin N.
Jun 14, 2020
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I hired Pickens-Kane through Allied for my move from Chicago to California and could not be more pleased. If interstate moving is difficult, interstate moving during a pandemic is worse. That being said, I was incredibly anxious when it came to choosing an interstate moving company I could trust. However, Pickens-Kane was very communicative with me throughout the process, willing to work with me as my dates continued to shift and move around during uncertainty and answering any of the many questions I had. During my FaceTime moving quote with Jennifer Smith, she took the time to assess each piece
Scott Tyler
May 03, 2020
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Marta Jurczak Singer
Aug 15, 2019
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AVOID AT ALL COST- BOXES OPENED AND ITEMS STOLEN AND NO RESPONSIBILITY
If you want to have the worst moving experience of your life, go with this company. Otherwise, stay away.
We were moving from Chicago to NYC with 2 small kids, so I was very thoughtful to choose the right company. The sales person Jennifer Smith was excellent at making me… believe that I am in good hands and if anything happens I am purchasing the insurance that will cover it (I spent $500 on it). There were some issues already on the way but then the biggest surprise happened when we started unpacking. We were shocked
If you want to have the worst moving experience of your life, go with this company. Otherwise, stay away.
We were moving from Chicago to NYC with 2 small kids, so I was very thoughtful to choose the right company. The sales person Jennifer Smith was excellent at making me… believe that I am in good hands and if anything happens I am purchasing the insurance that will cover it (I spent $500 on it). There were some issues already on the way but then the biggest surprise happened when we started unpacking. We were shocked
Gustavo Velez
Jul 18, 2019
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This place is huge! Im a truck driver and delivered to this place and was pleasantly surprised to see that they treat people's things with care! There warehouse storage space was huge and very clean! I am actually considering using them when I move out of state after what I've seen. I'm sure it's a little pricey but You get what you pay for!
Jeffrey Barron
Jun 30, 2019
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Not having moved in over 33 years was disconcerting enough but moving 2,000 + miles from Chicago to San Diego certainly required a knowledgeable company who would patiently walk us through the steps keeping us informed on a regular basis. We were most fortunate to have chosen this agent for Allied Van Lines. We can not say enough for how professional this company was and how patient they were. Our introduction came first with Chris Lidge, the Moving Consultant for Pickens Kane. He spent the most time with us when he came through our house taking inventory of what we want transported. He was never
Laurel Slagle
May 21, 2019
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Mary Jo Miller
May 04, 2019
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Joyce M.
Mar 01, 2019
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DO NOT USE Pickens Kane. You'd be better to throw away and buy new. After carefully interviewing movers, I chose them due to Marissa's professional and caring attitude. I paid in good faith for years for proper storage conditions, yet have significant damages due to IMPROPER ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS and MOTHS, stated by their adjuster. After 7 months of followup, finally Matt Miller processed my claim which was denied stating they were not submitted within their timeframe yet I have there letter stating claims can be made up to 9 months. Hopefully they'll reconsider and reimburse me
David K.
Feb 26, 2019
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We hired Pickens-Kane for a long-distance move from Chicago. While Pickens-Kane might be ok for local moves that they do themselves, stay away from them for long-distance moves! The problem is that the network behind them stinks. The long-haul driver was a no-show on our scheduled pickup day. Two days before the end of our contracted delivery window, we received a call that our possessions were in Kansas because they had been stored quite a while in Chicago. When we reminded them that we didn't have to pay if they didn't deliver on time, they found a way to meet the deadline but it involved
Chad Dunning
Jan 19, 2019
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Thank goodness that is over! Buying your first home is stressful. Its even more stressful when you have to renovate a fixer up for a few months after your lease is over and you have to store all your earthly belongings while you live with your family. Yea not fun. But Pickens-Kane made it tolerable. Their storage services were really convenient… and affordable. They picked everything up in one day, stored our items in their vaults and last week they delivered everything safe and sound. I am glad its over and I definitely recommend this service to anyone else going through a transition and
Amy A.
Aug 16, 2018
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If you can walk away from moving with a smile on your face, somebody deserves a gold star. I rarely do reviews, but I just feel I should share. This is the best moving experience I have ever had, and I have moved 15 times. The crew was highly professional and respectful. I have never been ma'am'd so much in my life. They helped us finish packing up our house, and moved us into a new home. Not only were they hard-working and diligent about packing our contents safely, but also they were kind and obliging when we moved into our new home. They were also so courteous with our neighbors that
Kiran J.
Mar 22, 2018
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Phew, the move is over! 4 stars.
Overall our interstate move from the Midwest to the west went smoothly. We took 3 moving bids of which PK/Allied came in the lowest. Although the lowest bid, the PK consultant who gave us the bid spent the most time taking inventory of all of our furniture, closets and two storage units off site. Their bid was the most detailed and PK was the only company of the three we contacted who were willing to work with us on price.
The actual moving companies used on both ends to load and unload were very nice and professional. We personally packed 95% of our possessions
Overall our interstate move from the Midwest to the west went smoothly. We took 3 moving bids of which PK/Allied came in the lowest. Although the lowest bid, the PK consultant who gave us the bid spent the most time taking inventory of all of our furniture, closets and two storage units off site. Their bid was the most detailed and PK was the only company of the three we contacted who were willing to work with us on price.
The actual moving companies used on both ends to load and unload were very nice and professional. We personally packed 95% of our possessions
James S.
Apr 30, 2017
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Just wanted to thank you for the professionalism and follow through in a very successful move from Chicago to New England over the past couple of weeks. I know things had the potential of being tough when the truck to pack did not have enough room, requiring an overload situation, but all worked out very well in the end. Thank you all!
* The initial walkthrough, estimate process, and communication was excellent!
* The coordination of communication of logistics and expectations was timely and thorough!
* The packing process was efficient (and when we have been unpacking it is important
Just wanted to thank you for the professionalism and follow through in a very successful move from Chicago to New England over the past couple of weeks. I know things had the potential of being tough when the truck to pack did not have enough room, requiring an overload situation, but all worked out very well in the end. Thank you all!
* The initial walkthrough, estimate process, and communication was excellent!
* The coordination of communication of logistics and expectations was timely and thorough!
* The packing process was efficient (and when we have been unpacking it is important
Amy D.
Feb 27, 2017
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Earlier this month, our family completed a move from Chicago to Melbourne, Australia. Needless to say, it was an unbelievably exciting and tremendously stressful time for us. We chose Pickens-Kane mostly for their follow-up after my initial call -- we just felt a sense of confidence and comfort that the other providers didn't give us. We were a little concerned that we might not get the same service from the larger Allied network once things left Chicago, so we considered other global companies, but Pickens-Kane still seemed to rise above the others. It was a gut thing, but it wound up being
M. O.
Feb 12, 2017
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We used this company for a move from the US to Mauritius. The estimated cost we received before the move was higher than some other movers, but we found their representative to be the most professional.
All others who came out to do estimates were late! The mover for Pickens and Kane was actually early and very professional in his interactions with us.
I knocked off a star because on the day of the move, we were allowed to block out the service elevator for two hours. Pickens and Kane knew this and they came an hour late. My husband ended up having to help them pack and we exceeded the amount
All others who came out to do estimates were late! The mover for Pickens and Kane was actually early and very professional in his interactions with us.
I knocked off a star because on the day of the move, we were allowed to block out the service elevator for two hours. Pickens and Kane knew this and they came an hour late. My husband ended up having to help them pack and we exceeded the amount
Tom M.
Feb 10, 2017
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Let me preface this by saying that I have not actually completed a move with them (not for lack of trying), but I feel that my experience on the front end warrants warning others about.
I contacted Allied moving for a move from the Chicago suburbs to Carbondale Illinois, with a special circumstance that, with a rapid change in job, I only have one day to do the move so it has to be done in one day or cannot be done at all. I was trying to schedule this four months in advance so as to get things booked as soon as possible. I ask Allied if this is something they can accommodate, they say yes
I contacted Allied moving for a move from the Chicago suburbs to Carbondale Illinois, with a special circumstance that, with a rapid change in job, I only have one day to do the move so it has to be done in one day or cannot be done at all. I was trying to schedule this four months in advance so as to get things booked as soon as possible. I ask Allied if this is something they can accommodate, they say yes
Jo Ann Shakon
Dec 22, 2016
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Kate VandStrait
Oct 22, 2016
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This rating is true. We had a smooth and seamless move from the estimator to the fragile packing crew; from the loading crew to the unloading crew. The move coordinator kept us fully informed of changes and delivery expectations and the driver was honest and extremely accurate with the delivery time as well as working with the crews in each city. Everyone was professional, friendly, and made us feel very comfortable that our household belongings, that we had accumulated over 45 years, were well taken care and would arrive safely. I would highly recommend Allied Movers and the Pickens-Kane Moving
Linda T.
Jul 20, 2016
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John D.
Nov 24, 2015
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I have moved many times and have always dreaded it and have had some bad experiences in the past. This all changed with Pickens-Kane. From the initial walk through with Jennifer (who is AWESOME - she even estimated the inventory of boxes and materials I would need down to the exact box size for everything!)
The packing guys arrived on time and were so careful, professional and quick!
I moved 1,800 miles to a remote location and they gave me a delivery window and arrived even earlier than expected. They kept in constant contact throughout the process.
After delivery was completed by Mark with local
The packing guys arrived on time and were so careful, professional and quick!
I moved 1,800 miles to a remote location and they gave me a delivery window and arrived even earlier than expected. They kept in constant contact throughout the process.
After delivery was completed by Mark with local
Sonal M.
Aug 24, 2015
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I used Pickens-Kane & Allied to move across the country, and I found the experience so-so overall. Here's the breakdown:
PROs:
-Good service. The moving consultant, Chris Lidge, was friendly and gave good advice. The coordinators and actual movers were nice as well.
-They did not lose any of our stuff.
CONs:
-They had some coordination issues during the busy summer season. They had to postpone the scheduled move-out date the day before. This threw a wrench in our plans, including meeting up with friends to say goodbyes. The bigger issue was their struggle finding the cross country driver
PROs:
-Good service. The moving consultant, Chris Lidge, was friendly and gave good advice. The coordinators and actual movers were nice as well.
-They did not lose any of our stuff.
CONs:
-They had some coordination issues during the busy summer season. They had to postpone the scheduled move-out date the day before. This threw a wrench in our plans, including meeting up with friends to say goodbyes. The bigger issue was their struggle finding the cross country driver
Jeffry S.
Jul 09, 2015
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Find another mover. Friendly on the front end when they are courting your business. After some antiques were wrapped by their movers (a glass cabinet in which they left unattached shelves to smash the original leaded glass), transported across country, and then revealed to be broken, they pointed the finger at Allied. Insurance through Allied is not related to Pickens-Kane etc etc etc. In short, like most cross-country movers, this one lives up to the bad reputation. PS - Representative from Pickens-Kane offered $200 to remove my review. No wonder they have so many 5-star reviews.
Mel N.
Oct 21, 2013
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I just have to say Chris Lidge is an all around pro! Great guy. He was the one who made us choose Allied-Pickens and Kane in the end. It was more expensive by $1000, but well worth it! And most moving companies low ball you, since they really have no idea what you really have and then surprise you at the end with the real total. Where Allied comes out to look at what you are moving and gives you a stone clad quote! Chris did that for us.
Also, I did do a poll on Facebook to see what moving company had the best track record with my friends, and Allied came up again and again. I couldn&apos
Also, I did do a poll on Facebook to see what moving company had the best track record with my friends, and Allied came up again and again. I couldn&apos
Tom W.
May 10, 2013
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Definitely a strong endorsement from us. We had two other quotes, Matt was the most thorough and careful at quoting and explaining the process. Sallie in the back office a wonderful point person, who was calm and on top of everything. George managed a professional, well-mannered crew, who did a beautiful job of packing for export.
They pointed out any existing damage as they packed and were very reassuring that we are in good hands.
I don't see how the job could be done better.
They pointed out any existing damage as they packed and were very reassuring that we are in good hands.
I don't see how the job could be done better.
