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Victor P.
05/2015
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+ -1 moreGuys showed up 15 minutes early, got right to moving everything all while making sure everything was protected.
Description of Work: Helped moving all furniture and boxes in my apartment
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Taylor A.
05/2015
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+ -1 moreI spoke with Derrick and while I wasn't able to use the deal for my move he was very polite and professional and I would be using them if the deal had worked.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for moving.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$299
Marc P.
04/2015
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+ -1 moreExcellent, nothing more to say!
Description of Work: Three way move local
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Lola P.
04/2015
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+ -1 moreThe move went fine overall, but there was one mishap. One of the guys slipped on the steep stairs leaving my old apartment. Fortunately, he was not hurt, but the wooden table he was carrying did get a minor damage. Owner/manager Derek immediately responded to my email about this, came to my condo the following morning and repaired the table!
Description of Work: A terrific trio of movers, David, Carlos and Jasper, moved me from my apartment to my new condo a few days ago. All packed up and ready to go, they moved my furniture and many boxes in one quick trip, finishing the job in the 3-hour deal I purchased via Angie's list!
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$299
Rollin M.
04/2015
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+ -1 moreRoy, Shaka, and Robert we our movers. They arrived on time and set right to work. After surveying our condo and garage they made their plan on how to proceed and started in. Because they carefully padded and wrapped our large items it took longer than we had expected to load the truck (about 5 hours). We were very pleased with their care for our items and their professionalism. After a one hour drive to our new house they quickly unloaded the truck and were finished within 2 hours. At our direction they placed all of our large items and boxes in the rooms where we wanted them. The total move took about 8 hours and we were very satisfied.
Description of Work: Loaded the boxes we had already packed. Wrapped and loaded large items, packed more boxes for us with items we had not yet packed. Provided wardrobe boxes and put clothes in them (this was a BIG help).
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Robert W.
04/2015
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+ -1 moreShrink wrapped each item after padding. handled each piece as it were their own possession. Great job.
Description of Work: Moved furniture from San Diego to Poway.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$269
David S.
03/2015
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+ -1 moreAll phases from estimating, contrracting, packing, and moving were done on time and effectively. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Packe3d and moved 1500 sf condo from Mission Valley to Carlsbad.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
CHARLES D.
03/2015
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+ -1 moreDerek at 1st Choice Movers and his staff are just awesome. From my first inquiry he was in touch and fast to communicate. We moved on Mon 3/16/15. The crew was a pleasure to work with. They were Ronnie,Joe and Yusef. such nice young men.They took great care with our furniture and were pros at wrapping to ensure that the goods were safe and moved without harm. We bought them donuts for breakfast and jersey mikes for lunch but they would not even eat lunch until after the move was complete! Had a bit of a problem getting big couch in and the fridge had a few scratches but Derek came right out next Am and fixed the scratches , looks like new. He even gave us a discount since the move took longer than we anticipated. Talk about great customer service. . If you pay cash you even get a discount. You will never use another moving company!
Description of Work: Mover
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Mindy H.
03/2015
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+ -1 moreDue to an unexpected thunderstorm with heavy rain and wind in the forecast (in San Diego?) I asked if we could please change the date of our move. Derek bent over backwards to accommodate us. I appreciate that! Fortunately, the weather was perfect on the day of our move! Junior, Robert and Carlos were prompt - 5 minutes early, which was great. A huge plus is that the guys really strive to please! After the furniture had been brought in and arranged, we changed our mind about where we wanted a desk to go. It's a heavy, solid maple high desk with 3 drawers. The guys said, "no problem" and effortlessly carried it from one room to the other, as we'd requested. Junior is really personable and experienced in all aspects of moving. He made sure all our boxes went in the correct place to make the unpacking process easier. As Junior, Robert and Carlos worked we could see that their goal is giving you the best service by doing their very best! Robert set up our beds, Junior worked magic on our tv, which we'd taken off the base and didn't know how to re-attatch, and Carlos is a muscle machine! There wasn't any concern or worry of ours that was too big or too insignificant for them. They listen, they care; and down to the last detail they got it right! We'll definitely call 1st Choice Movers for our next move!!
Description of Work: 1st Choice Movers blows away the competition!!! I'm impressed with their customer service, first and foremost. When you contact them, you receive a prompt response from Derek EVERY time. Junior, Robert and Carlos did our move 3 days ago and although we're still unpacking, I can't wait to write a review for those of you looking for a reliable moving company. I appreciate Derek's attention to detail in answering my questions and being so accommodating in re-scheduling when we needed to change the date of our move. 1st Choice Movers is professional, experienced, and they make you feel like you're their top priority! The crew showed up on time, worked as a team and got the job done seamlessly. The price was excellent, considering there's an elevator and long hallway to navigate in reaching our new apartment. The crew was careful and used blankets and rolls of heavy-duty plastic wrap to protected our furniture. Nothing got damaged or scratched.
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$479
terri M.
03/2015
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+ -1 moreThey did a pretty good job. It took them a full day to complete the moving. There were five movers.
Description of Work: I used 1st Choice Movers to move.
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$1,000
Gabrielle H.
02/2015
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+ -1 more,Derek had 6 workers at my home on the day of the move and two trucks. While only 5 were supposed to show up, he provided 1 extra that day. It didn't matter though because the workers took 12 hours to move me the first day and 5 hours to pick up remaining things the second day to take to the consignment store and storage locker. While Derek quoted me $490, he told the workers that it was going to take 12 hours, so they took 12 hours because they are paid for each hour they worked. The workers were very respectful and worked hard. Derek estimated that the marble table top the workers broke was $500, so he decided not to charge me for the second day of moving. I moved less than 3 miles from my old home to the new one. The trucks traveled on roads that were being reconstructed and were bumpy and had dips in them. Instead of coming directly to my home, the workers traveled an extra 3-4 miles to get something to eat and arrived at my new home an 1hr and 15 minutes later than me. I was wondering where they were. They didn't tell me they were going for something to eat, nor did they call me. Apparently, Derek said he told the workers to wrap the dining room table 3 times. I have no idea if they did that. I only saw it on the floor on its side. The table top is now loose from the base and there are deep scratches and gouges in it. Neither Derek nor I have any idea on how it got like that. There are different quality blankets and I don't know what quality Derek uses. Also, wood chips can get into blankets and even though they are washed they don't come out. Derek will not step up and get my table repaired. It was in perfect condition prior to the move. While Derek did try to take responsiblity for some of the items that broke, I feel very strongly, since he saw the dining room table before it was moved and the excellent condition it was in, he should do whatever it takes to repair it. Because he thought it was an easy fix, he sent his furniture repair guy over, and when he learned it wasn't, he ran from the situation. For that reason, and for not being honest about the cost of the move, I would not recommend him or 1st Choice Movers. They are a small company that will not repair expensive furniture that gets damaged.
Description of Work: Derek came to my home to see what I needed moved. I had 2 couches, 2 arm chairs, 2 small side tables, a large coffee table, a console table, a birdseye maple dining room table with 8 chairs, a marble side couch table, 4 beds, 3 dressers and 1 desk. In addition, about 25 boxes and paintings. Derek quoted me 3 hrs minimum at $310 and an additional pm at $107. He wrote on the agreement total $497. Not only was his price completely off, his men took more time than was needed, and broke many things in my boxes including, 6 decorative bowls I received from my wedding and travels, a dinner plate, a new ceramic tissue box, and most importantly my marble table top. Marbel is to be crated and wrapped. The only way marble can break is if it was dropped!!! Derek tried make amends for the breakage of things in my box by writing me a check of $175 and not charging me $500 out of the $2090. Most damaged was my Italian Birdseye Maple Dining Room Table. When I told Derek it was scratched, he came and looked at it and said he had a great futniture repair man that he would send over. The furniture repair guy came and said I had a layer of polyester on the dining room table and that there were deep scratches and that to repair it the polyester had to be removed and the table sanded. Then the polyester had to be reapplied. He mentioned that polyester is not available in the US, but that he knew some people who had it. I asked him if he was sure he felt confident that he could repair the table and he said "absolutely". I also called the retailer in NYC about the table and he confirmed it is very difficult to scratch a table with polyester on it. The furniture repair guy said the repair of the table is quite expensive and he didn't know how Derek would go for it. Needless to say, Derek did not go for it and instead wrote me an email suggesting I made the scratches on my table and that he would make available his insurance to file a claim, knowing full well that the insurance is bogus!! The problem was I would only get 60cents/lb totatling $120 from the insurance. I rejected the insurance since to repair the table it costs over $5000. I told Derek I want the table fixed and called him and wrote him an email, but he did not reply. Needless to say I am left to write this awful review of 1st Choice Movers.
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$2,090
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Steve C.
02/2015
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+ -1 moreIt went really well. I was a little disappointed that they weren't more conscientious about where/how they placed things, but nothing got damaged. My apartment has long plastic slat blinds. There were 4 extra slats laid on the carpeting next to the glass door to use for replacement if needed. I have a very large leather L-shaped sofa in the living room. I hired 3 guys so they would not get injured carrying the sofa. They neglected to move the slats out of the way when they set the sofa down. They set the legs of the sofa directly on the slats. Now they are sticking out on the floor underneath my sofa. Now I have to hire someone to come out and move the sofa to remove them. They are sticking out into my dining room. I have a bad back and cannot move them myself. They were on time, actually early, and very friendly. My mother is elderly and I have to help her get dressed and take care of her, so this was a bit inconvenient for me. They wanted to schedule at 8 am but I told them they couldn't come until 1:00. They were scheduled for 1 pm and showed up at 12:15. I made them wait until 12:50 and finally let them in. Nothing got broken.
Description of Work: They picked up all my boxes and furniture and moved it to my new apartment.
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$380
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Richard D.
01/2015
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+ -1 moreThe movers showed up on time and got right to work, I still had some packing to do and they provided wardrobe boxes. After a quick walk-through of what was going and what items were staying, I finished up some last minute packing. While large items were being moved out, my closet was packed in the wardrobe boxes. They moved several difficult items, that had been a tight fit to get in. Once we were packed up, they loaded the back of my truck with our plants that we wanted and to the new house we went. Once there, unloading was quick and they handled everything very well. Beds were put back together, as was anything that was dismantled, except the mirrors on the dresser, which I was told was due to liability issues. They did an excellent job, I would hire them again, The only issue we had was the refrigerator door handle. The hex screws holding on the handle, got cross treaded and striped. Derek was just leaving for vacation and asked if I would order the part, it was no problem for me. Before I could even lookup the part, Derek wrote me back and said it's on order and will be shipped in a couple of days. Awesome service.
Description of Work: Moved all household items, from our old house to our new one.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$799
Jillian D.
12/2014
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+ -1 moreThey were really quick to respond. He told me they couldn't accommodate the date I requested.
Description of Work: I purchased the Big Deal $299 for a 26-Foot Moving Truck, a 3-Person Crew for 3 Hours and 15% off Moving Supplies
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$299
Mark R.
11/2014
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+ -1 moreAwesome. As a housewarming gift I bought my friend some movers services. 1st Choice was an excellent choice. Donte, Leo and Shaka did a fantastic job and did it quickly. My friend was very very happy with their services. Absolutely the highest recommendation.
Description of Work: Moved a friend of mine so I didn't have to!
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$299
Judith W.
11/2014
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+ -1 moreI made my final decision on who to hire, because the owner of 1st Choice came to view my possessions and give me a realistic quote. That impressed me. None of the other 2 companies I contacted were willing to come out and give an accurate quote. I had packed some of my books and DVDs, but the rest were packed by a team from 1st Choice Movers of 3 very competent women. The movers arrived on time and loaded all my possessions at the old location. They had to negotiate 2 separate sets of steps. Two of my pieces of furniture included a fragile china cabinet and a miniatures tall display case. Both these fragile cabinets arrived at the new apartment without a scratch. The move was done efficiently and quickly. I was inadvertently over-charged and received a $35 check in the mail from 1st choice bringing the bill for the actual move to 633.00. I will recommend them to anyone doing a move without any reservations. The crew I had included the following individuals--Ronnie, Joe, Edwin, Daniel and Milt.
Description of Work: Move 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom apartment contents 3 miles east within San Diego County.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$633
Judith W.
11/2014
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+ -1 moreThey arrived on time, there were 3 packers. Two worked on the kitchen and glassware, the 3rd person was the newest member of the crew and she worked on the non-breakables. They were thorough and quick. They provided the boxes, packing paper, and bubble wrap. The price I paid includes these boxes and materials. They made sure that my apartment was ready for the movers the next day. Unfortunately I cannot find the list of ladies who packed me, so I hope 1st Choice updates or comments on this review and gives that information.
Description of Work: packed the kitchen, bathrooms and living room / dining room in a 2 bedroom / 2 bath apartment I had lived in for 10 years.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$766
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RONA K.
10/2014
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+ -1 moreThey were wonderful. Joe, Lee and Carlos arrived on time, were courteous, professional and very careful with our things. The move couldn't have been smoother. We have already recommended them to friends.
Description of Work: They moved furniture and boxes from our home into storage. They also carefully wrapped our furniture for protection.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
QUINNITH O.
10/2014
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+ -1 moreRonnie, Joe and Chris were on time, professional, friendly and efficient. They took great care of my belongs and were very careful not to bump the walls or baseboards. They accomplished the move in under the 3 hours of the special price I'd purchased on Angie's List. I was very pleased with all three of these gentlemen and their excellent customer service.
Description of Work: Moved my belongings from a 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo.
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$299
Letitia H.
09/2014
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+ -1 moreI purchased the $299 deal 1st Choice offered. Donte, David and Junior arrived promptly on the morning of the move and proceeded to prepare my furniture. They were efficient, worked as a team and didn't waste time. I was storing some items from an estate and was worried it wouldn't fit into my unit. I shouldn't have been because they were master packers and everything fit with room to spare. The guys were pleasant to have around and were willing to listen to my suggestions. I ran a little over the time frame and it only cost me an additional $50. I would definitely use 1st Choice again.
Description of Work: Moved belonging to storage unit.
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$349
Scott S.
08/2014
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+ -1 moreTeam of four guys showed up on time and in professional moving attire. (They sent an extra guy without request). All of the movers were very courteous and professional and obviously experienced. They wrapped all furniture items and got all of the furnishing out of a tricky staired townhouse without a hitch. They delivered everything to the new house and got it set up promptly and easily. Fantastic job!
Description of Work: Moved townhouse worth of stuff from Chula Vista to Rancho Bernardo.
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$500
PEGGY S.
08/2014
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+ -1 moreI don?t need the deal at this time.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for $279 for a 26-Foot Moving Truck, a 3-Man Crew for 3 Hours, and 15% off Moving Supplies
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$279
Peggy B.
08/2014
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+ -1 moreThe five man team (Donte, Jermaine, Carlos, Roy & Bryan) all did a fantastic job. They were all very professional, polite, friendly and very helpful. They helped to make a stressful event much more bearable. Derek Parker, the owner, was very helpful in scheduling the move and assigning a top notch team to help me with the move. He was friendly and accessible, answering my phone calls and emails promptly. I would highly recommend this company and I'll use their services again if I move to a new location.
Description of Work: The movers helped me move from a 3660 sq. ft. home to a 2000 sq. ft. home.
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$1,300
Mark P.
07/2014
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+ -1 moreThey came on time and were prompt in all their actions. Even though we paid for a "deal" for 3 hours, they did not seem to drag their feet and were moving stuff all the time. I would say that they underestimated the amount of people necessary for the move. 3 guys was not enough, I would also say they did not have the tools or skills to move my goods. Moving a refrigerator without a dolly or similar and "trying to manhandle it" was just not proper. There was damage to the refrigerator and the flooring after dropping it at least once on the way down stairs. I would like to have seen more overall care in moving my stuff. I have moved with Allied in the past almost a dozen times. So I have a fairly good perspective.
Description of Work: They came in, moved out boxes and furniture. Drove it to the new location and put it in place.
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Noel M.
07/2014
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+ -1 moreEverything went great. We had an awesome team move us! Dante, Kenny and Chris showed up right on time ( actually a few minutes early to make sure they were on time!). They came in, introduced themselves, surveyed what we had and immediately went into action. We moved from a 3 bedroom home to a 3 bedroom town home and had quite a bit of furnishings and belongings. All three were the nicest and hardest working young men you could imagine! They were efficient, professional and a pleasure to work with. Each of them had a great personality as well which made the move easy and enjoyable! I could not have imagined a move going this well. I would definitely use them again, and recommend them to my friends! If you get a chance ask for Dante, Kenny and Chris. They will make you move a fun experience!
Description of Work: Derek set up everything for a smooth move. I explained what I needed and discussed concerns I had from past bad experiences with movers and he listened carefully and made sure we had everything we needed. I even had a couple of questions as moving day approached and he answered them all promptly and efficiently! He could not have been nicer or easier to work with!
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$700
Contact information
900 F St, San Diego, CA 92101
my1stchoicemovers.com/Service hours
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Eco-friendly Accreditations
LEED Accredited Professional
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Energy Star Partner
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EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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FAQ
1st Choice Movers is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
1st Choice Movers accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, 1st Choice Movers offers free project estimates.
Yes, 1st Choice Movers offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, 1st Choice Movers does not offer a senior discount.
No, 1st Choice Movers does not offer emergency services.
No, 1st Choice Movers does not offer warranties.
1st Choice Movers offers the following services: Packing, Loading, Local Moves, House Moves, Apartment Moves
Contact information
900 F St, San Diego, CA 92101
my1stchoicemovers.com/Service hours
Sunday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PMMonday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PMTuesday:
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM