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Jensen Movers & Storage Inc

About us

Jensen movers and storage is a family owned and operated moving company that has been in business since 1911. Our crews are uniformed, trained, bonded and work excusively for our company. We have a new fleet of trucks, and a climate controlled warehouse to service all storage needs. We can move your home or office--locally or long distance. We do not hire subcontractors as we do all of our own moves. Additional email: [email protected] & [email protected]. Additional phones - (215) 289-0199, (215) 348-8035, (215) 412-2800, (215) 538-2300.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
114 years of experience

Services we offer

Local and long distance residential moving, climate controlled storage, crating, deliveries to auction or the good will. Clean out, disposal, estate relocations, office & industrial moves, packing, piano and antiques, rigging, shredding & record storage., small shipment deliveries

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
2.26 Reviews
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Julie S.
Jul 2022
1.0
$4,600
Jensen movers sent an estimator out prior to the move and it was immediately obvious to me that he overestimated the time. I moved with them 2 years previously and had less stuff and it was a one day move. I contacted the office about the discrepancy and Megan the office manager really didn't want to hear it and just pushed the contract signature. The contract included a guarantee of 16 hours although the estimated move time was 16 hours. The actual time was about 10 hours and although I expected an adjustment I received none and got an earful from Megan when I called and tried to point out how the system is set up for Jensen's benefit to the exclusion of the consumer. I felt very taken advantage of and can't help thinking that making no adjustment to the schedule... i.e. arrival time of 10am, intention of 8 hour maximum move time per day whether the job requires 9 hours or 16, including sending 4 guys and a full truck for the second day of items that would fit in a van and take two guys the same amount of time. Then, according to one of the movers an assumption they will return to the warehouse and do work for the rest of the day there on my dime feels inefficient and like exploitation. Although the moving guys will not do extra work without being asked and followed, they generally do a good job and I have appreciated their work on the three moves I have used them for. This was the first time they assumed a two day move and then used that number to base the timing... I was very disappointed and won't use them again.
Response from Jensen Movers & Storage Inc
"Hello Ms. [Member Name Removed], We were expecting this review even after multiple conversations prior to scheduling and during your relocation. Well in advance to your move, we provided a written confirmation which discloses our daily 8-hour minimum, as well as other policies and procedures. We know you read the confirmation, as you contacted our offices twice to discuss and clarify our minimum. You spoke to two of our office representatives – Megan on 6/15 and Kaitlyn on 6/17 – who explained the daily minimum stands and would not change. We also informed you of the deadline to return paperwork and, if you did not do so, we would consider your move cancelled. You returned both the paperwork and deposit four days later. It is not that Megan “didn’t want to hear it” or was giving you “an earful.” Our office team followed the pricing guidelines set by management. What our teams do after they complete a customer’s job is none of the customer’s concern. None of our actions are considered “exploitation.” All information we provided was transparent, in plain English, and one month in advance to your move. At any point in time, you could have selected another moving firm or cancelled up to 24 hours before your move. Should you have any further questions, please feel free to have your attorney contact us at [email protected]. We’re happy to provide all legal documentation which supports our position on this matter. - The Jensen Family"

Stephanie B.
Nov 2020
1.0
I have never written a review, let alone a negative one, but the service or lack thereof that I received warrants some type of action. The most disappointing part of all of this is that I used this company 6 years ago with no issues. Unfortunately, this time around it was not the case. Prior to moving I had all of my hardwood floors refinished, which cost me thousands of dollars. The movers scratched them up in 4 different rooms. I followed their claims process by immediately completing their claim form and submitted pictures to Megan Bowman. The biggest disappointment with Jensen is Megan Bowman. I have never in my life been treated as poorly as a customer until my interactions with her. I had called several times to follow up when I was told that I called too much and Jensen's response to my claim was in writing and was mailed. When I asked what the outcome was I was again and abruptly told I will have to wait for the mailed letter. Her tone was rude and curt. When I mentioned that none of the movers wore masks as promised she said, "Don't you have any compassion? These men were working in the heat in August." She must have forgotten that they were also working in a world-wide pandemic and Jensen ensured me their movers wear masks. Two days later the letter arrived in the mail with a check for $225.00. Nobody came to my home to evaluate the damage to my floors and I have not idea where this number came from. I called Megan Bowman to discuss and she again was extremely disrespectful and ill-mannered to the extreme that I asked to speak with her manager. She told me she doesn't have one and when I asked who signs your check she responded with she signs her own checks. She refused to refer me to her superior and instead transferred me to Nick Perloff. He was much more customer service oriented and recommended that I send him a quote from our floor guys. I did, and I also forwarded it to Megan Bowman. The quote was for $450.00 to restore my floors that Jensen damaged. So, we are now looking at $225.00. To this day I have had no response. Nothing from Nick, nothing from Megan. I'd think that a company such as Jensen Movers would make good on a mistake that their employees made, damages that their company caused and that they would value their repeat customers more than this. Unfortunately since this happened I've read other reviews on this site that mention Megan Bowman. I don't care if she is a long term employee or a member of the family...she is toxic to this company. This is basic customer service and she doesn't have any of the skills required. She is truly just an awful, impudent person who any respectful company would not want as the face of their organization.

Suzanne A.
May 2020
3.0
$3,400
First I’d like to make note of the numerous times my husband and I have been moved by moving companies. Always with pretty decent experiences. The guys who actually performed the move were decent. They did drop and break my flat screen TV but things happen. Note I was still charged $125 to pack it and it was shattered. No credit was given even though I asked. Never got a response from Megan Bowman. Some of our furniture was scratched and our newly painted walls were scraped. The reason for the low rating is the unprofessionalism of one person. Megan. I called her the day before and told her I didn’t get the cashiers check and my husband had already left for our new home (their policy is the final payment has to be given before anything gets taken off truck). The contract is clear but I simply forgot with everything going on and, since they took credit card for deposit, I guess I was thinking I could use my credit card for the rest. They said I could but would be charged additional 3% which I didn’t want. I suggested that I put the check in the first box that gets unloaded at my new location so my husband could open and give to movers immediately. She said no and that “I’m trying to make my money problems her problem!!!’. I couldn’t believe how rude and unprofessional she was. So unyielding and not customer oriented at all! My husband and I have been managers in corporations our entire careers and would FIRE someone for speaking to a customer that way. Terrible customer service! My guess is she is a family member of Jensen Movers because I believe I’m not the first person to be treated badly by her and she still has her job. We’d complain to her boss but it would go on deaf ears I’m sure so I’ll put it out to all potential customers. After what happened with her I was going to cancel but they would have kept my deposit since it was less then 24 hours before move. Finally she didn’t respond to my email requesting a credit for the tv packing. She charged more then the quote for two things and I asked for explanation. Didn’t receive it. Extremely unyielding and unprofessional company that treats its customers terribly. Seeing the response coming from bad reviews Jensen has received, I have no doubt she will take the time to rebut this statement. Maybe she should take the time to respond to my email and treat customers right the first time.
Response from Jensen Movers & Storage Inc
"Hello [Member Name Removed]. We’re sorry you felt compelled to write this review. We e-mailed a claim form to your Gmail account on May 8th regarding the damaged television and other requested information. We require the claim form to be completed & signed so we can settle all these matters in full. We have yet to receive this back. Far in advance to your move, we provide a written confirmation with our terms and conditions. One of these are our payment terms which you signed off that you understood. Unfortunately, we collect payment upon arrival at your destination for our long-distance relocations. This is a policy common with every relocation firm. We’re shocked you stated we were unreasonable or not customer oriented. We tried to be reasonable by giving alternative solutions for payment, especially considering this matter became a problem the day before your move and not on [Member Name Removed] 14th when we emailed our confirmation. We offered to make an exception and for you to pay by credit card but you didn’t want to pay the 3%. We offered to collect payment on loading day and hold until the day of delivery but you declined. Instead, you wanted us to move payment on our truck inside a box. Checks and cash are items we cannot transport inside the moving van due to liability issues. The problem continued to escalate which resulted in Megan’s comment. We apologize if this upset you, but we were trying to leverage with you. Moving can be frustrating, but we must maintain our policy standards. We will await your completed claim paperwork to begin the process. You have 9 months from your move to return the form. Thank you for your attention to this matter."

Art G.
Apr 2020
1.0
$1,000
I put 1 star because I had to list at least one on the Yelp likert rating scale. If I could provide 0 stars, I would do so. Jensen Movers and Storage promises you expert service but they are a complete scam. They are extremely unprofessional, their quality of work is horrible and they do not honor their commitments. Jensen Movers and Storage is the worst company I’ve ever dealt with. Here are some facts about our business dealings with Jensen Movers and Storage: We provided emails that itemized what we wanted moved to our new home, in advance of the move. We met their team on move day and walked the home with them. We pointed out each item (and it’s label) that was to be moved to our new home. During the move they destroyed our walls, rugs and flooring at our old home and at our new property. They would not clean up or repair the damage when asked to do so. They tried to tell us they were finished with the move. We pointed out that our daughter’s bedroom set, many boxes from our closets and bedroom comforter’s were not brought to the new home. They said - quote: “oh we must have overlooked that stuff because some of the doors were shut”. We thought they were joking, they weren’t. Then they told us it would be an extra charge to go back and get the items they forgot to bring. I wrote an email to the management of Jensen Movers and Storage. They replied and told me they weren’t going to provide any type of refund, they could send another team out and charge us to move the items - and that if we didn’t agree to those options, we could speak with their lawyer. I provided my number and asked for their Lawyer to call me. I haven’t heard back from them. PLEASE STAY FAR AWAY FROM: Jensen Movers and Storage. I lost $1,000 working with them - don’t make the mistake I did.
Response from Jensen Movers & Storage Inc
"There are multiple inaccuracies with this review. With the COVID-19 pandemic, we explained our inability to perform a visual estimate. We provided a virtual estimate. We estimated 7.5 hours with 1 television and 4 mirrors totaling $1,590.95. Your moving costs ended up at 5 hours with no packing at $919.95. Your moving costs ended up being LESS than the estimate, even considering your destination as a cumbersome 3-story townhouse. Our estimates are non-binding and based on actual services. Your supervisor, while not an estimator, said that your move might fall under our 5-hour mini, which entails 4 hours of labor & 1 hour of travel time. Upon arrival to your destination, this was redacted due to the maneuverability within the new property. Your move remained under estimate by 2.5 hours. Our protocol is to conduct a walkthru with your signage. One of the key points that was made to our supervisor was to NOT move the items behind closed doors. Your wife signed that the walkthru was completed. At delivery, you said these items hadn't arrived & our team members offered to complete the service. You dismissed the crew. Your emails were received once our offices opened the next day. You made demands, were impatient, and threatened to call the police. We offered to send a crew with a significantly reduced rate and actual time. You rejected this. Moving companies have a claims process in place to handle damages to a client's possessions or property. Moving is a human & labor-oriented industry. We recognize this & were prepared to assist. Before we could begin our claims procedure, you informed us in your email that your wife decided to complete the property repairs herself. This was between the time you submitted your email at 5:30PM to 8:00AM when our offices opened. We weren't granted the opportunity to rectify. We were told that if we didn't abide by your demands (an unreasonable refund and free services), you'd slander us online. We stand by the true facts & have the legal documentation that supports our statements."

Marty G.
May 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
very well! they were able to move it all in record time. the people were very professional and friendly

Stephanie E.
Jul 2016
2.0
$7,700
The move day itself went fine - it was a flurry of activity and at times I felt like I was in their way. One worker stated "she's everyway." They stored our belongings for 2 nights and the price was reasonable. The second day they delivered everything and that went as expected but what I didn't expect was to find that money that I had well hidden ( for an emergency and for a gift that I was saving for) in a clothing drawer was missing. I looked for it that same night and reported it the very next day to the Jensen office. The manager at first seemed as upset as I was and said she would look into it. I didn't even bother to mention to her the bowls ( 2 at this writing) and glass that was broken. One week went by and I didn't hear anything. I called and spoke with someone different and she stated that the company was still looking into it. I waited another 10 days- no response from the company so I called today. I spoke with the manager again and as expected was met with - "no one saw anything", "we told you to secure all your valuables", "maybe it shifted in the large dresser and fell out", "there's no proof that you had the money." When the man came out to do an estimate he stated that "you can leave all your clothing in the drawers because we are just going to blanket wrap them and put them on the truck." The money was secured in an overfull drawer between shirts and in a night stand drawer in a book. I know it is a case of "he said, she said" and I shouldn't have left it in my dresser drawer and nightstand so I am partially to blame for being so trusting and naive but the manager did not have the professionalism or common courtesy to even give me a follow up call. She did however drop into conversation that they, at least once, had jewelry taken in the past but "never before cash." The price was also ~ $1500 more than the estimate which was surprising as we had packed more up by the time they came and moved it to storage. The piano did make it in one piece and appears to be as it was in our old home. That I am thankful for. I have used many companies on Angie's List but this is one I would say is a No!

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FAQ

Jensen Movers & Storage Inc is currently rated 2.2 overall out of 5.

Jensen Movers & Storage Inc accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Jensen Movers & Storage Inc offers free project estimates.

No, Jensen Movers & Storage Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Jensen Movers & Storage Inc does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Jensen Movers & Storage Inc offers emergency services.

No, Jensen Movers & Storage Inc does not offer warranties.