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Blue Whale Moving Company, Inc.

Moving Companies, Hauling, Storage,

About us

Blue Whale Moving Company is Austin's oldest and largest locally owned and operated moving company. Blue Whale has been delivering peace of mind since 1988 and has been voted Best Austin Moving Company by the Austin Chronicle readership EVERY TIME it has listed local movers as a category!

Business highlights

36 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential and Commercial Moving and Storage; Packing and Crating; and Related Supplies.

Services we don't offer

n/a

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.0107 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
57%
4
11%
3
7%
2
7%
1
18%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.1
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.1
punctuality
4.1
Showing 51-75 of 107 reviews

Timoth R.
03/2022
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They did well.
Description of Work: They pick up my things.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Bonnie F.
01/2018
5.0
hauling services, moving companies
  + 0 more
excellent. Took only 4 hours.
Description of Work: moved my sister's estate to my house so I could have an estate sale in a better location.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Response from Blue Whale Moving Company, Inc.
Thank you so much for your business and for your review! We are delighted that you were pleased and we stand eagerly ready if there's every anything we can do for you in the future. Don't forget to call our sister business Humpback Junk Removal if you need anything hauled off!

Robin K.
10/2017
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
very professional
Description of Work: Move house contents

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Gregg B.
06/2016
4.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0


Bonnie F.
03/2016
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: BW helped move my sister's estate to my house for an estate sale. They were fast, efficient, and did an excellent job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

John O.
02/2016
4.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: move house furniture

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

Leroy R.
01/2016
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Amy W.
11/2015
3.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: We had a small in-town move that went relatively smoothly, although they were several hours late due to an employee who hadn't shown up that day. However, we didn't hold that against them and hired them to move us out of state. The out-of-state moving team wasn't as professional i.e. late, rude, careless, damaged a few items. The woman at Blue Whale in charge of damage claims did not care at all. The whole experience was lame. Would not recommend them to anyone.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0


michael M.
11/2015
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Moving from one location to another

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Luke D.
11/2015
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mark M.
11/2015
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Moved me from one home to another within the same neighborhood.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,677

Ken C.
11/2015
2.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Actual move was April, 2008 |Used them to move our large items from a house we sold to an apartment. They were several hours late, did not send enough men (one was brand new and had no experience). Didn't have a proper truck, used a Penske rental (and had to lay a lot of our tall furniture down). The 2 guys didn't have any money between them...we had to feed them because they were about to pass out from hunger. Appliances and furniture were damaged. When I pointed out the damage, they got really testy (one said "oh...so that's how it's going to be"). Original quote said they were start between 8-10A, and take 4 hours. They started at 3PM and didn't finish until after midnight. Terrible experience.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0

$400

maryann P.
11/2015
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Moved household belongings to storage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Patricia L.
11/2015
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sandra H.
11/2015
5.0
hauling services, moving companies
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Blue Whale removed items from the home before placing the house on the market. They removed trash, unwanted furniture, items from the yard, etc. The items that could be recycled or donated were separated from the trash. I liked their environmental approach.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Juan D.
11/2015
4.0
hauling services, moving companies
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Hauled a couch and bed off.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Cara B.
11/2015
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Loaded moving van for household move. Disassembled bed and packed furniture, etc. went ok, but they charged me a bit over estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Radie C.
11/2015
3.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0


Robert A.
11/2015
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Moved house

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Jessica M.
11/2015
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


06/2006
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
We were very happy with this company and they showed up to our old home early in the morning. They got everything moved very quickly and none of our stuff got broke during the move. All of the guys were very careful and we felt their price was very fair.
Description of Work: They moved all of our stuff about five miles for us. We packed everything; they just loaded and unloaded for us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Response from Blue Whale Moving Company, Inc.
Thank you for your business and for your generous review. Please call on us or our sister company, Humpback Junk Removal, if we can be of service in the future.

06/2006
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Blue Whale did a marvelous job. They did not break any of my belongings and they were sure to put all of them in their proper place. I was very impressed with the move and I felt like I did not have to watch them. I trusted them instantly. It really was a great experience.
Description of Work: Blue Whale moved the boxes and furniture across town about six miles when I relocated to a new home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Response from Blue Whale Moving Company, Inc.
Thank you for your business and for your generous review. Please call on us or our sister company, Humpback Junk Removal, if we can be of service in the future.

Ed S.
06/2006
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They were very careful with all of our stuff and nothing was damaged in the move. Their price was a little high, but we had a lot of stuff so we felt it was worth it. They were good enough that we felt very comfortable passing on their name.
Description of Work: They moved all of our stuff about a mile and a half for me. All they did was load, transport and then unload.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Response from Blue Whale Moving Company, Inc.
Thank you for your business and for your generous review. Please call on us or our sister company, Humpback Junk Removal, if we can be of service in the future.

LIZ M.
06/2006
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They did a fine job. We were pleased that they were able to do the move with out much hassle. We didn't have to follow them around and watch them. They didn't damage anything and nothing came up missing. They did the job quickly and efficiently. The price was fair and reasonable however I would rather not discuss that aspect of it.
Description of Work: They moved us locally here in Austin.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Blue Whale Moving Company, Inc.
Thank you for your business and for your generous review. Please call on us or our sister company, Humpback Junk Removal, if we can be of service in the future.

SARA Y.
10/2005
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
I WAS VERY HAPPY WITH MY BLUE WHALE EXPERIENCE. THREE MEN CAME OVER TO MY HOUSE AT THE APPOINTED TIME. THEY HELPED ME PACK UP THE LAST OF MY BOXES AND CAREFULLY MOVED THE WHOLE HOUSE IN NO TIME.
Description of Work: I MOVED FROM ONE HOUSE IN SOUTH AUSTIN TO ANOTHER HOUSE ACROSS THE CITY LAST SUMMER.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Response from Blue Whale Moving Company, Inc.
Thank you for your business and for your generous review. Please call on us or our sister company, Humpback Junk Removal, if we can be of service in the future.

Contact information

8291 Springdale Road #100, Austin, TX 78724

www.BlueWhale.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Moving Companies,
Hauling,
Storage,
Piano Movers

FAQ

Blue Whale Moving Company, Inc. is currently rated 4 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Blue Whale Moving Company, Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Blue Whale Moving Company, Inc. offers free project estimates.
No, Blue Whale Moving Company, Inc. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Blue Whale Moving Company, Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Blue Whale Moving Company, Inc. offers emergency services.
Yes, Blue Whale Moving Company, Inc. offers warranties.
Blue Whale Moving Company, Inc. offers the following services: Residential and Commercial Moving and Storage; Packing and Crating; and Related Supplies.
n/a

Contact information

8291 Springdale Road #100, Austin, TX 78724

www.BlueWhale.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM