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Berger Allied Moving & Storage

Mover in Elgin, Illinois

Google rating

4.8

Ratings counted

437

Are 1 or 2 star

5.0%Around typical

The rating breakdown

22 of the 437 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown for Berger Allied Moving & Storage are one or two star.

Against other movers in Elgin

This company5.0%
Typical mover in Elgin3.8%

1.3 percentage points higher than the middle of the 6 movers in Elgin we can publish a rate for.

Google’s published star breakdown

Distribution of star ratings as published by Google
RatingDistributionCountShare
5 star
40692.9%
4 star
81.8%
3 star
10.2%
2 star
10.2%
1 star
214.8%

Counts as published by Google in its star breakdown, not the reviews we have read. Google also publishes a review count, which does not always match this total. Each row is rounded on its own, so the shares need not add to exactly 100%.

Against every mover we can rate
0–5%
7,048
5–10%
1,993
10–20%
1,265
20%+
454

The marker is Berger Allied Moving & Storage at 5.0%. The typical mover among the 10,760 we can publish a rate for sits at 3.0%.

Every company with at least 20 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown. Rates come from those breakdowns, not from the reviews we have read.

What the complaints say

Moving goes wrong in a small number of specific ways. These are the ones reviewers describe in the low-star reviews we have read for Berger Allied Moving & Storage, counted by matching the words they used.

  • Damage to belongings3 · 33%
  • Items missing or never delivered2 · 22%
  • Crew conduct1 · 11%
  • Booked by one company, moved by another1 · 11%

Counted across the 9 one and two star reviews we have read for Berger Allied Moving & Storage. A review can describe more than one problem, so these do not add to 100%. Each share is rounded on its own.

In their own words

1-star Google reviewMario S.4 years ago
DO NOT HIRE THEM!!! Unprofessional in many ways. They do not communicate anything to you. I had to call about everything, and then be told they didn’t know any information and would need to get back to me. I had to initiate communication almost every single time. My belongings were also late, and when they finally arrived they were damaged. Most importantly, my infants crib was not cared for at all. It’s scraped and dug into all over. Screws are missing. Mind you this was my only piece of real furniture.
1-star Google reviewJessie K.3 months ago
I chose Berger Moving based on the Coordinator's indication that it was affiliated with Allied Van Lines. Unfortunately, this decision proved to be a significant mistake and resulted in a highly unsatisfactory experience. The reasons are as follows: The employees lacked professionalism and did not treat customers with respect. There was no disclosure that third-party movers would be involved in the process. Rates were increased at the last minute without prior notice.
Reply from the business

Hello Jessie, Thank you for bringing these concerns to our attention. We take feedback regarding professionalism, communication, pricing transparency, and customer service … More

1-star Google reviewSherri J.6 months ago
Don’t use this company. I scheduled a move from Illinois to Missouri. Colleen came and did a walk through, Marie had called me multiple times so I assumed they would communicate to the crew. On the day of the move, the driver pulled down the overhead electric line to my neighbors house when backing up the truck. This triggered police, fire department and ComEd to respond. Delayed my move for 2 hours.
Reply from the business

Hello Ms. Johnson, We’re truly sorry to hear about your recent experience with us — it doesn’t reflect the high standards of service we strive to provide. Please know we take your feedback seriously. We’re addressing this matter internally to ensure it is properly handled and does not happen again.

1-star Google reviewMatthew T.8 months ago
I would have left 0 stars! I ordered a custom lift chair from Rock Wish Relaxation for $3600.00 and also purchased the white glove delivery for $275.00 WHAT A JOKE! Two guys show up and one doesn’t even speak English and the other barely speaks English and didn’t understand much either! They brought the chair in to set up and neither had a clue how to connect the several cables or how to run them so they don’t get pinched or damaged!
Reply from the business

Hello Matthew, We’re truly sorry to hear about the experience you described. We understand how … More

1-star Google reviewAbraham T.a year ago
I moved from California to Chicago! Worst decision to use them. The loading in California was really good with experienced movers. Got to chicago and delivery was horrible. Inexperienced movers. Missing parts and my kids bed frame missing most of the screws for the bed. Dents and scratches all over my new home. Customer service also lacking. I spoke to Marie multiple times and she seems she is always lost. I had to be on top of her for pick up date, delivery date etc etc. only calls I would get is for payment!
Reply from the business

Hi Mr. Testa We're very sorry to hear that your move did not meet your expectations. It’s disappointing to know the delivery experience fell short. We also regret the … More

1-star Google reviewBarry R.Edited 8 months ago
I had an issue with Berger Allied regarding a move. The issue was resolved in an expedient and highly professional manner. I was amazed at the level of service and attention to detail by the moving team and representative of the company. Management went above and beyond with taking care of the issue. Hats off to Berger Allied. I could not recommend them highly enough!
Reply from the business

Hi Barry, Thank you for sharing your experience. We are sorry to hear that it did not go … More

1-star Google reviewLynn K.a year ago
This warehouse is not in a sequential order. I arrived earlier than others, but they left earlier than me. I need to wait for several hours to unload the goods. The service attitude was average. When I asked how long I would have to wait for the unloading to be completed, he said that there were only two of them and they would have to unload the goods
Reply from the business

Hello Lynn, Thank you for your feedback, and for your patience during your visit to our warehouse. Your load totaled 14,000 pounds, which typically takes between 5 to 6 … More

1-star Google reviewFlowerEdited 4 months ago
Whatever you do in life, never use Berger Allied Moving and Storage for your moving needs. They initially quote a very low price, but at the last minute, they significantly increase the cost. Furthermore, consider yourself lucky if you receive even 50% of your belongings.
Reply from the business

Hello Flower, We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’re sorry to hear that your move did not meet expectations. Your concerns regarding pricing and your belongings are important to us, and we would like to review this in more detail.

What satisfied customers point to

The same method, applied to the four and five star reviews. Most movers are praised for the same handful of things, so what is missing here is often as telling as what is present.

  • Professional and courteous3 · 50%
  • Worked hard and fast2 · 33%
  • Turned up when they said1 · 17%
  • Careful with belongings1 · 17%
  • Kept in touch1 · 17%

Counted across the 6 four and five star reviews we have read for Berger Allied Moving & Storage. A review can mention more than one thing.

In their own words

5-star Google reviewBreno M.2 months ago
We cannot recommend Berger Allied highly enough! We recently completed a long-distance move from Chicago to North Carolina, and the entire experience was completely seamless from start to finish. From the initial planning phases, Steve, our sales representative, was fantastic. He provided a highly competitive and accurate estimate relative to other premium moving companies, with zero hidden surprises or stressful sales tactics (we actually got a refund).
Reply from the business

Thank you, Breno. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and are happy to hear your long-distance move went well!

5-star Google reviewJessica T.4 months ago
I have used Berger for 4 jobs in the past 2 yrs. EVERY time I work with them they are Johnny On The Spot. Colleen and Marie are a joy to work with and they have helped make moving and downsizing manageable. …
5-star Google reviewF N.4 months ago
Great experience during a stressful relocation! Definitely, will use them again! Marie and Joaquin were great!

What Google’s own summary highlights

Google surfaces topics it finds across a business’s reviews. They skew positive across every mover we hold, so treat them as a summary of what this company is praised for rather than a balanced picture.

  • professional staff61
  • friendly crew13
  • professional movers12
  • furniture placement10
  • move coordinator6
  • out of state move3
  • long distance move3
  • careful with furniture2
  • claims process2
  • driver communication2

What the company says about itself

Taken from Berger Allied Moving & Storage’s own website. These are statements the business makes, not things we have verified — we have no way to check them, and neither claim nor absence should be read as a finding.

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Where else this company appears

Pages elsewhere that name this business. Matched on name and location, so a listing here is a lead worth checking rather than a confirmed identity.

  • facebook.comsocial
  • yelp.comreviews
  • mapquest.comdirectory
  • chamberofcommerce.comdirectory

Before you hire Berger Allied Moving & Storage

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