"Punctual, polite, and professional. True “white glove” service as I needed assembly of several items. The best moving experience I’ve had and I have moved a lot!"
"Let me start by saying that this is the 2nd time this year that I have hired Al's Moving and Labor so although I am NOT a fan of moving in general and what that takes on, I am a fan of Al's Moving and Labor. Al may not tell you he worked for many, many years for a national moving company and he may not tell you that he is formerly military, but he and his crew are well trained and know what they are doing and are really precise with the detail you need on your moving day. I am a meeting planner, and it's all in the details and the level of service. Have you ever had your items shrink-wrapped or paper-wrapped? Amazing amount of care in their work. The morning of my move, I got another confirmation call from Al. When crew arrived, I knew one of them from my move six months ago. The truck was loaded in 40 minutes and when we arrived at my new location, the and crew unloaded into a storage unit on site and into my new apartment. If I changed my mind on where I wanted the furniture placed, they were only professional, patient and kind. If you are a single middle aged person like me whose friends all are over 50 and have bad backs, do call Al's Moving and Labor for great service and a job very well done. Buy local. Call Al.
"My experience with Quaernas Moving was great! I had hired another group to do my move & it was not going as expected I called in Quaernas late in afternoon to assist. They thankfully came & helped me finish the move. They went above & beyond to help me out. In fact They are coming back to help me out with problems caused by the first group.They are very professional & hard working! I highly recommend Quaernas Moving!"
"The entire moving experience was handled very well and on time. Customer service was excellent. Would definitely recommend this company for future moves."
"They made my move across state line extremely easy. They show up on time. Their movers are experienced, efficient, and hard working. They are accommodating and help with every part of the move. They are polite and they take care to clean up afterwards. This is an excellent company and very well run."
"These guys were great, did a nice job for a great price and were really quick. They even took the time to wrap all my furniture in blankets and plastic. Would definitely use again!"
"We had a great experience with direct pro logistics. They provided a quote instantly over the phone, we initially scheduled the move four business days before the move, and they confirmed within 48 hours. The movers were prompt and gave us an 30 minute heads up in advance of their arrival. All of our items and furniture were handled with care. The team of three movers were professional, quick, and efficient. We moved a full 2 bedroom apartment in about 6 hours. We would absolutely use their services again in the future."
Founded in 1957 by Herbie Middleton, offers commercial and residential moving services to greater chicagoland, North Shore and National areas. Expertise includes local, long distance, piano and overseas moving of any size.
We are a professional moving service offering expert care and quality for all our customers. We service most of the United states an provide accuracy, efficiency, and superior levels of customer service.
No, not tipping movers isn’t considered rude. Tipping is optional, not expected. There are plenty of alternative ways to show your appreciation without tipping.
The average cost to hire professional movers is approximately $1,700, but the total price can range from as low as $920 to over $12,000 depending on the move's complexity. For local moves, typically under 100 miles, costs generally fall between $920 and $2,530. Long-distance moves are more expensive, with prices ranging from $2,700 to $10,000 or more.
Several key factors influence the final cost:
Distance and Home Size: The mileage of the move and the size of your home.
Number of Movers: Hourly rates can range from $25 to $50 for one or two movers, increasing to $100 to $200 for a team of four or more.
Services: Additional services like packing, unpacking, and storage will add to the cost.
Specialty Items: Moving large or delicate items such as pianos, vehicles, or large aquariums incurs extra charges.
Timing and Access: The time of year, your specific moving date, and the ease of access to your home can affect rates.
Don’t forget to account for other potential costs like moving supplies and tipping your movers.
Professional movers use dedicated packing materials like specialty boxes for artwork, TVs, clothes and other things that need to be moved with care. If professional movers are packing for you, they use foam, bubble wrap, and other cushioning for the journey. You can ask questions about how movers will handle specific items when you are getting a price estimate.
Services typically take 1-2 hours, depending on the unit and complexity of the relocation.
Typically, local moves involve either renting a moving truck and moving yourself or hiring local movers to do the job. For long-distance moves, options include hiring a full-service moving company that handles packing, loading, transportation, and unloading, or using a self-moving service where you load your belongings into a container or trailer and have it transported. Another option is hiring professional movers for labor-only services, where they assist with loading and unloading your rented truck. You can also opt for moving pods or moving containers that can be transported to the destination.
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