Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Moving & Storage Partner in Chicago
Since 1914, Pickens Kane has established itself as a family-owned leader in relocation and storage solutions, serving residential and commercial clients across Chicagoland and globally. Our expertise spans local, long-distance, and international moving, supported by a network of Allied Van Lines and decades of proven experience. We prioritize client satisfaction through certified moving consultants, customized plans, and state-of-the-art equipment to ensure seamless transitions. Our services include full-service packing, climate-controlled storage, specialty moving for high-value items, and commercial relocations designed to minimize downtime.With a customer-centric approach, we provide transparent pricing, personalized move coordination, and comprehensive transit protection, earning trust through reliability and professionalism. Recognized for excellence, we serve prominent institutions like The Field Museum and Chicago Symphony Orchestra, backed by a legacy of successful relocations and positive client testimonials.
Services
Residential Moving
International Moving
Commercial Moving
Storage Services
Specialty Moving
Vehicle Storage
Fine Arts Moving
Office Relocation
Packing Services
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Details
- Year established: 1914
Highlights and features
- Over 100 years of experience in residential and commercial relocations
- Certified moving consultants for personalized, stress-free relocation plans
- Comprehensive transit protection and climate-controlled storage options
- Partnership with Allied Van Lines for global reach and reliability
- Proven track record with high-profile clients like The Field Museum
What people say
Excellent service
Professional team
No damages
Hassle-free move
Highly recommend
Services
Residential Moving
Pickens Kane offers comprehensive residential moving services for local, long-distance, and interstate relocations. Our process includes full-service packing, secure transportation, and efficient unpacking, ensuring minimal disruption to homeowners. With certified moving consultants and Allied Van Lines' global network, we provide tailored solutions for every household's needs.
International Moving
Specializing in international relocations, Pickens Kane manages complex moves to over 135 destinations worldwide. Services include customs clearance, vehicle shipping, and climate-controlled storage. Our experienced planners ensure compliance and safety for high-value items, supported by Allied Van Lines' global infrastructure and a century of relocation expertise.
Commercial Moving
We minimize business downtime with specialized commercial moving services, including IT decommissioning, furniture installation, and data connectivity. Our team handles office relocations of all sizes in Chicago, offering pre-move consulting and reusable moving crates to ensure operational continuity for corporations and SMEs.
Storage Services
Pickens Kane provides climate-controlled and containerized storage solutions for households and businesses. With over one million square feet of secure warehouse space, our facilities protect high-value items, antiques, and office equipment, featuring flexible access options and comprehensive inventory management systems.
Specialty Moving
Our specialty moving services cater to delicate and high-value items, including fine arts, medical equipment, and oversized goods. Utilizing custom crating and rigging techniques, we ensure safe transport for museums, healthcare facilities, and corporate clients requiring precision handling and white-glove service.
Questions
What services does Pickens-Kane offer?
We provide residential, commercial, and international moving, specialty moving for high-value items, climate-controlled storage, packing, unpacking, and vehicle storage solutions.
Do you handle international relocations?
Yes, we specialize in overseas moves with services like customs clearance, vehicle shipping, and climate-controlled storage through Allied Van Lines' global network.
How can I get a free estimate?
Request a free in-home or virtual estimate through our website or contact us directly to discuss your relocation needs with a certified consultant.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Chicago, Cook County, and surrounding suburbs, including Kenilworth, Glencoe, and Winnetka, with global reach via Allied Van Lines.
Are your moving services insured?
Yes, we offer comprehensive transit protection plans to safeguard your belongings during transit, tailored to your specific relocation requirements.
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Reviews (7)
Hws Hws
Nov 23, 2021
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Always a great place to visit! Enjoy coming to their whse to load or unload! All the people are friendly kind and helpful! Thanks see you soon.
Diane Picco
Aug 26, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Hard working, very polite, and well organized. We would recommend this company to anyone we know that is moving. The only thing was our wardrobe boxes werevery crushed.
Hard working, very polite, and well organized. We would recommend this company to anyone we know that is moving. The only thing was our wardrobe boxes werevery crushed.
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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I work for another agent visiting was easy loading was easy. Staff was friendly. Overall great experience.
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
