Kolovitz Movers

About us

Kolovitz Movers is one of the most trusted Chicago movers. For more than 40 years we have moved our customers in the Chicago area, helping them plan and execute moves all over the region. We are a family owned local moving company with our office located in Oak Park.

Business highlights

54 years of experience

Services we offer

Full-Service Moving Whether you’re relocating, Kolovitz offers a full-service moving solution., need moving supplies, or you’re doing an in-house shift

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.822 Reviews
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5
91%
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Showing 1-22 of 22 reviews
Diane W.
Mar 2017
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
They were pretty good; they were reasonable.  A piece was damaged slightly, nicked.  I had a bed frame.  I 'm not sure; when I bought a new mattress they said the old one was cracked and I don't know if they did it moving.  I just thought well, I don't weigh that much - why would a bed frame crack?  You know what I mean, I used it for a year - I didn't buy a new bed frame and it worked fine - just minor nicks on some wood furniture, but overall, everything went fine.  They put everything where I wanted it.  They were very helpful.

Marc F.
Oct 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I was very stressed about the move. We were in our house for 37 years an we're not familiar with the process. 4 young men and 2 trucks showed up on time. They quickly assessed the job and immediately got to work. It was watching a ballet. Each man had a job and hardly took a brake. Bottom line is everything arrived in the same condition as it was when it left the house. The final bill was under the Initial quote before lunch and tip.

Mary B.
Jul 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,200
unknown

ERICA C.
Feb 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
unknown

Julia L.
Oct 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
My daughter found them.  They were the cheapest and it was at the best rate.  They were good.  They were reasonable and they did it very quickly.  They were professional.  I was there but I did not pay for the services because it was for my daughter.  My daughter called them and I was there as the adult on site when it was done.

Velma J.
Sep 2014
1.0
$600
They took the lunch break and put it on the time they charged me for. I made them subtract that off. Then they play games is what they do, they never gave my legs back to my couch.
Response from Kolovitz Movers

"I have no record of moving this individual in 2008. We do not charge our customers for our lunch breaks, and never have. Further we have no record of any complaints, or calls to our office by this name. As the owner I would be aware of any such complaint, and would have dealt with any such problem. Kevin Keleher , owner."


Lisa L.
Aug 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
The men who helped with the move arrived promptly at 8am and were done a little after 5pm with an hourlong lunch break.  They were efficient and worked well as a team.  I would use this company again (but hopefully won't need to for a long time).  Everyone was fantastic to work with.

Karen P.
Jun 2014
5.0
$500
unknown

Josh A.
May 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
All of the guys were very professional.  We had nothing broken.  No scratches on wall or floors.  Nothing lost.

Gail G.
Feb 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
unknown

Jeanne B.
Dec 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$525
They called me back the same day and gave me good advice on how to make the move cost-effective for me.  They were available on the day I wanted and told me if I had to change I could do so whenever I liked as long as there was availability on the new choice.  (I ended up not needing to change.)   On the appointed day at exactly the predicted time, a huge truck and 4 cheerful, polite guys showed up.  They took everything I wanted them to take and were incredibly speedy.  And they didn't make a single mark on my
newly-painted walls, even taking a loveseat sofabed up some fairly narrow stairs.  I'd hire these guys again in a heartbeat.

Michael H.
Aug 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$235
The two movers arrived on time and immediately got to work.  It was our hope to have the move completed in two hours, and they delivered--both guys were friendly , courteous and hard-working.  They even disassembled our headboard and bed frame upon request when they finished 15 minutes ahead of schedule.  The only minor complaint we had is that we were still charged a $35 "truck" fee even though we were local and the truck was not needed for the short move across the street.  Otherwise, we were very satisfied and we would definitely use them again.

Paul O.
Jul 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The price was not cheap. They charged the price that was the norm in the market. Everybody in the crew is strong as an elephant. They have a fabulous sense of humor. They play games with each other as to who can carry the most. They are always cracking jokes; they are really funny. I have used them four different times. They are very reliable and punctual. I used to live in a really big house. I had to move to a small house. They were able to move everything including the grand piano in just one day. I was really impressed with that. I had things moved from my summer home. I hired these guys to move much smaller amounts of furnishings and it was very affordable. It is really nice that they can do both big and small jobs. I will use them again in the future.

Richard S.
Jun 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were fine.

CHRIS N.
May 2011
3.0
Because of a rushed closing, I was not able to contact a mover until the last minute.  I had used another mover in the past, but when I looked them up I saw that they had several recent F grades and tried Kolovitz instead.  I spoke with them on Monday afternoon and explained my rush predicament, they said that Friday and the weekend was booked, but that Wedensday was available.  I had to arrange for utilities, etc and I specifically asked him again about that date, he responded that it was "wide open".  I was able to get the utilities turned on in the house and arranged to take possesion two days early. When I called back to finalize the date the following day, I was told that they had nothing until the following month (about two weeks).  I asked about the conversation we had yesterday and Kevin told me that, there was a pending appointment on Wednesday and that the woman had called to confirm after we spoke the previous day and that there was nothing available. Very frustrating after spending all of that time to rearrange the move.  Maybe I should have locked it in yesterday and cancelled with them should things not have panned out, but after being told that the date was wide open, I did not give it another thought untill I called.

Julie P.
Nov 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They are excellent.

ANDREW J.
Nov 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$410
I was very pleased with my move with Kolovitz. I highly endorse their company.

ANNE C.
Sep 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$843
Keving was very easy to get a hold of and returned my call in a timely fashion. He gave me their pricing structure over the phone and also let me know about a additional charge for tape to wrap the blankets so I was not shocked by an additional charge. Kevin and his team where very meticulous in making sure everything was wrapped and ready to go. All the furniture and boxes were very heavy and they made sure to pack the truck so that there wasn't going to be any damage to any of the items. Everything was delivered undamaged. They took a short lunch break before delivering the furniture, and made sure to set the furniture where we wanted. We will use them again when we move back into our house after repairs.

David B.
Jul 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
They sent a crew of four people and moved the furniture and many of the heavy boxes. (We moved much of the smaller items beforehand to save on time and money.) They arrived at 8:00 a.m. and were completed by 2:00 p.m. The furniture was well protected and arrived undamaged, which was a difficult feat especially going up the tight corners. They also did not damage the hall as items went in and out. The only casualty was a plate, but that was due to my packing. This was the first time I used movers and if I use movers again, I would use them.

ARLEEN A.
Jun 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$380
Everyone I dealt with was polite and professional. One item they moved was an armoire which they dubbed "the beast." This thing was heavy! I'm surprised they came back after moving it the first time, but they did and actually had a sense of humor about it. I would definitely use them again.

Emily H.
Jun 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
It went exactly as we expected. They moved everything without any problems and didn't break anything. They showed up on time and finished on time.

Allan L.
May 2010
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Everything was fine but feel there could have been more detail added to the quote.

Sharon H.
Nov 2007
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900
Very well. The movers showed up on time. They were all very professional and very personable.

KAREN G.
Jul 2005
1.0
HE CALLED BACK AND SAID THAT HE WAS TOO BUSY TO DO AN ESTIMATE.

MICHELE G.
Jul 2003
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
KEVIN DIDN'T LOWBALL THE ESTIMATED TIME NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE MOVE LIKE OTHER MOVING COMPANIES DID. HE IS HONEST AND KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT HOW LONG IT TAKES TO DO A MOVE.

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FAQ

Kolovitz Movers is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Kolovitz Movers accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, Kolovitz Movers offers free project estimates.
No, Kolovitz Movers does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Kolovitz Movers does not offer a senior discount.
No, Kolovitz Movers does not offer emergency services.
No, Kolovitz Movers does not offer warranties.