Are you bonded and insured?

Our movers are not bonded, as they are full time employees of Blue Whale® and are fully insured by us.

What if something gets damaged during the move, what are my options?

You can always purchase additional valuation or insurance. Just please let us know before the day of the move so we can make sure the proper paperwork has been filed. For more information about that feel free to call the office to speak with one of us.

For any additional information about the Texas regulations, please take a look at the Texas DMV website.

When should I call to book the job?

We typically ask for one to two weeks’ notice to schedule a move. This time will extend out to three to four weeks advance notice during the peak summer months. It is entirely dependent on our schedule, as we book on a “first come, first serve” basis.

How will you move me out of state?

As you know, here at Blue Whale Moving Company, we swim outside the mainstream, and that applies to our long-distance moves as well. While most long-distance movers will load multiple clients onto the same truck or trailer and find local subcontractors to help load and unload their truck, we take a more direct approach. Whether we’re moving you across town or across the country, our process is the same. A team of our local, directly-employed movers will come out to your current home to load your belongings onto the truck, and your goods will not share the truck with anyone else’s. That same team will get into the truck and drive directly to your destination, stopping only to stay safe and legal; no detours to perform other work, and no shifting your goods off and on the truck to get to anyone else’s stuff. This allows us to provide a faster, safer, more client-centric experience, as your move is the only move we are focused on while we are working with you. We find that this approach is much more in line with our mission statement, which has guided our decision making process for decades.

The weather looks like it’ll be rainy/sleety, will you still be able to move me?

Provided that the weather conditions are workable, we will absolutely complete your move. Torrential downpours, hurricane winds and other extreme conditions will likely cause us to postpone your move in order to protect your belongings, but light rains or cold weather are not an issue.

How will you move my piano?

We will bring all necessary materials, such as moving blankets and a piano board. However, we are unable to move pianos up or down any full flights of stairs. Two or three steps at the entry of the home will not be an issue.

Can you move my gun safe? It’s pretty heavy.

Gun safes can get heavy, and are charged accordingly, however most of the time they do not require an additional bulk item fee. However, if the safe is over 500 lbs in weight it would be outside the scope of what we feel we can safely handle with our equipment and will refer you to safe specialists.

What are bulk items?

This can be a tricky question and needs to be handled on a case by case basis. A table made entirely of marble would be a good example of a bulk item, as it is above average in size and weight, and would require a specialized crew with the right equipment.

Can you disassemble my pool table?

We are unable to disassemble and reassemble pool tables. Additionally, we are unable to move pool tables that have a one piece slate top. We will move three piece slate top tables, provided they are disassembled and crated ahead of time.

Will you move me into a different storage facility?

We will move you and your home anywhere you would like! We do also offer storage in the Blue Whale warehouse, and would be happy to share the benefits of storing your belongings in our facility.

I don’t think I can give an accurate inventory, can you come out to my house?

We offer in-home estimates Monday through Friday, with appointments available between 10 am and 4 pm. While we are glad to provide a complimentary on-site estimate for any home in our primary service area, we strongly recommend them on homes larger than 1,600 square feet.

Do I have a specific sales person that I have to talk to each time I call?

Not at all! Every member of the sales team can help answer questions, make adjustments, or schedule you for a move.

Should I tip? How much is standard?

There is no expectation for a tip, however it is always appreciated by the movers to get a little extra afterwards. As far as how much, this can always be hard to know as there’s no “industry standard” to fall back on. What we generally see is about 5% – what that looks like is for a move of $500-$750 the tip total would be about $25 to $40, or $10 to $20 per mover. Bottom line, a tip is a gift and should be based on the quality of service that you received, so go with what feels right.