Blue Whale Moving Company is a family-owned and operated business born and bred in Austin. Since 1988, it has been providing complete local and long-distance moves, packing services, and furniture deliveries for residential and commercial customers. The Blue Whale team consists of full-time professionals with extensive training and insurance. They can move everything from apartments and single-family homes to individual offices and entire companies. Blue Whale also has a vast 23,000-square-foot facility to accommodate all your storage needs in true Texan style. It has room for any size load, no matter what shape or size your items may be. A six-time winner of The Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin Award, Blue Whale Moving Company is known for excellent service and straightforward pricing. It has eight other Texas locations, including Round Rock, Leander, and Cedar Park.
Blue Whale Moving Company
About Blue Whale Moving Company
Additional Cities Served: Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Leander, Eagle Pass, Big SpringShow More >
Moving Services
- Local Moving Services
- LongDistance Moving Services
- Residential Moving Services
- Business or Commercial Moving Services
- Office Moving Services
- Furniture Moving and Delivery Services
- Home and Apartment Moving Services
- Packing Services
- Storage Services
- Heavy Item Moving Services (e.g., piano, pool table, etc.)
Texas Moving License
The TXDMV regulates moving companies that operate within the state of Texas.
Active
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Not Authorized
for Interstate Moves
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Summarized Review of Blue Whale Moving Company
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1. Quality
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
receives mixed but polarized reviews, with some customers praising their excellent service and professionalism, while others criticize the company for damaging belongings and overall unsatisfactory experiences.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“terrible experience overall”
“worst moving company”
“great experience with the company”
2. Punctuality
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
exhibits a mixed performance, with a considerable number of reviews praising their timeliness and a notable fraction highlighting delays and late arrivals.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“didn't show up on time”
“They are prompt”
“the crew was on time”
3. Affordability
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
receives mixed reviews but seems to have a larger number of customers finding their services competitively priced and affordable, despite some criticisms regarding pricing inconsistencies and higher costs experienced by a subset of clients.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“tried to charge $500 for one Bedroom”
“pricing is a very good value”
“overall price was good”
4. Communication
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
exhibits a mix of experiences with several customers praising their responsiveness and professionalism, yet a significant number report persistent unresponsiveness, rudeness, and disregard for concerns.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“left a voicemail for the manager and got no response”
“office assistant is not polite”
“miscommunication about job cost and duration”
5. Stick to Prices
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
has received mixed feedback, with numerous customers reporting significant discrepancies between initial quotes and final charges, yet others commend the company for rectifying issues related to pricing and honoring agreed-upon estimates.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“tried to lowball me instead of fixing my dresser”
“tried to overcharge compared to quote”
“paid the exact initial quote”
Customer Insights
Cost: $ 557.00 from 4 reviews
Hourly Minimum: 2 hours from 4 reviews
Local Move Duration: 4 hours from 36 reviews
Interstate Move Duration: 2 days from 7 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Terra | exceptional customer service, pleasant demeanor, kindness, thoughtfulness |
| Brian Moses, Moises Mejia | professional, courteous, careful with antique furniture |
| Brian Moses, Moises Mejia | did a great job with my furniture |
| Osborne, TJ, Brandon | Osborne, TJ, and Brandon earned praise for efficiency and care. |
| Arthur | familiar with the layout and part of previous move |
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- 1. Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
- 2. Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
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