Bekins Van Lines Comparison

Choosing between Bekins Van Lines and U-Pack for a long-distance move

Moving out of state can be challenging, but proper planning and the right moving company can relieve the stress. If you’re considering a full-service mover like Bekins Van Lines®, you might wonder how they measure up to a DIY option like U-Pack®.

Let’s review how the services compare to help you decide which is best for your long-distance move.

Bekins moving vs. U-Pack: How they work

Bekins Van Lines is a full-service moving solution. That means they offer full and partial packing services, loading, transportation, unloading and storage — at a premium price. Learn more about full-service moving.

U-Pack is a DIY long-distance moving service. With U-Pack, you handle the packing and loading to save money, and we take care of the driving. We can also refer you to local moving crews for a customizable experience with as much (or as little) help as you need with packing and loading. This can give you a move comparable to full service at a much lower price. Read more about what’s involved with self-moving.

This chart gives an overview of each company: 

Equipment options

Bekins uses only a 53-foot moving van, which requires significant parking clearance. U-Pack has two equipment options: ReloCube® moving containers or a 28-foot moving trailer. Our equipment requires less parking space at your home. Learn more about how U-Pack works.

Service

Both Bekins and U-Pack operate in all 50 states. However, Bekins has local agents with their own policies, rules and procedures. With U-Pack, the same rules and procedures apply to all locations.

Shipment handling

Bekins transfers shipments throughout the process and often ships household goods from more than one family in the same trailer, which means transit times can depend on delivering those other shipments. There is no guarantee of a delivery date.

U-Pack does not transfer your belongings into new equipment. Everything stays where you loaded it until you unload it at the new place. And we never move more than one HHG shipment in a trailer. Transit averages 4-6 business days, and guaranteed delivery is available.

Storage

Bekins offers short- and long-term storage, including a storage-in-transit option for up to 180 days. Long-term storage requires moving your belongings into a storage unit.

U-Pack offers storage based on availability at one of our secure service centers. Storage occurs in the moving equipment, so your items are never removed to a separate unit. Your things are kept safely where you loaded them.

Quoting process

For a Bekins quote, you must set up an in-home or virtual consultation with one of their agents for an estimate.  During the meeting, a Bekins representative will survey your home, estimate the weight of your belongings and confirm the moving services you need. If your shipment weighs more than the estimate, you could pay more than the quote. 

With U-Pack, you can request an all-inclusive moving quote online or call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 to speak with one of our helpful moving consultants. There’s no in-home estimate since we don’t base our prices on the weight of your belongings. The price you see on the estimate is the price you’ll pay as long as the details of your move don’t change. 

Compare Bekins Moving Services rates to U-Pack

Request your U-Pack quote today to see how our prices compare to Bekins. We’ll help you customize your move with referrals for trusted moving labor or financing (for those who qualify).

If you have questions about how U-Pack services compare to Bekins, comment below. We’re available to help! 

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