I'm Doug Strott owner of Doug's Hourly Muscle, Inc. Life time resident of Pinellas County for 41 years, the last 9 years I have been a resident of Manatee County. Doug's Hourly Muscle, Inc. was started in 1995 by, my wife, Jackie and I, with one truck and one helper. Now, 13 years later with five trucks, things are still moving right along. Doug's Hourly Muscle is a residential and commercial moving company. We specialize in packaging and moving your possessions to new locations throughout Florida. We value our customer's satisfaction and their belongings. We believe moving can be very stressful for a lot of people. For that reason we believe in keeping in touch with our customers before, during and after the move.
Description of Work: Extremely efficient and prompt. Removed everything from gutted condo. I will use them to move next week!
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Alice G.
10/2013
5.0
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Description of Work: used this service in 2001 when I moved and they were great. Professional, courteous, punctual, and they didn't break a thing. I would use them again. Do not remember how much they charged; it was 13 years ago, but it was reasonable.
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Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Joyce S.
07/2011
4.0
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I thought the quality of work was good, and the workers did a good job. I thought their hourly rate was a little high, but their price was still in the same ballpark as the competition.
Description of Work: I hired them to help me with a local move.
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Paula B.
12/2010
5.0
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Description of Work: They were so awesome. Everytime my husband and I have moved, our movers have underestimated the amount of time and effort needed to move all of our stuff. Muscle Movers may have underestimated what it took to relocate me to Clearwater Beach, but they came by the night before the move to help me pack, then worked at such a high energy pace that they exhausted me just watching them load the truck, twice. I give them A+ across the board. We have moved frequently, and this was a wonderful (albeit stressful) experience. I paid a reasonable hourly wage, and they even took off their lunch time (30 minutes) in the middle of the day. There is no other moving company in the area as far as I am concerned.
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Cecilia C.
07/2010
5.0
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The movers arrived in time (met me at the storage facility), took 45 minutes to pack and load a 10x20 storage unit filled with fragile artist's studio contents. They drove one mile to the destination, handled everything with care and unloaded everything into a third floor studio (despite the slow elevator) in one hour and 15 min.
Description of Work: Doug's Hourly Muscle Movers accommodated a last-minute request for a same-week move. The staff was efficient, gracious, and attentive to detail. Would definitely use this company again. Quick and courteous. Excellent experience. Thanks to Angie's list and the recommendations we found here. They were right on!
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Gene S.
07/2010
5.0
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Although shop employees did much of the packing, the moving team did a great deal of it too. Lots of fragile items. Crew went above and beyond to be helpful in every way they could. Time was of the essence and this five man crew using two trucks and a large modern trailer made the entire move in record time with no breakage. They were courteous, efficient and went out of their way to do things they were not asked to do. They also, importantly, provided much of the packing material at no charge.
Description of Work: This was a business move on relatively short notice. Had to be primary packers and movers of a large gift shop with thousands of items from one local location to another in one day.
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400
Sarah A.
04/2010
5.0
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The guys were a little late starting on moving date, but the office called several times throughout the day to let us know they were running behind in their first job and give us updates, which was great of them to do. Once they arrived, the 2 movers - Thompson and Joe - jumped right into action. They were literally running up and down the stairs! They were so careful with our items (and the walls), and were so polite and professional. We even had a few very heavy items. Even though they were fast, the truck was loaded well, and nothing moved during transport. They disassembled and reassembled our bed frames right where we wanted them, and placed the furniture where we wanted. I would definitely use this company again, and have actually recommended them to friends moving recently.
Description of Work: Moved from 2nd floor apartment into 1st floor apartment across town. Each apartment with 2 beds/2 baths.
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$270
LISA M.
12/2009
5.0
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Well, I can't say there was anything that could have been smoother. The two polite men showed up on time and were top notch in every way from start to finish. They were pleasant and personable and worked at a quick pace. They were very careful with our possessions and furniture as well as respectful of the two houses making sure not to damage or bump anything. It was obvious they had a lot of experience in what they do. I would not hesitate to use them again or recommend them to others.
Description of Work: We moved across town and needed all our large furniture items moved. Many items needed to be disassembled and then put back together upon arrival. We also needed our piano moved.
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$495
MICHAEL AND CHRISTINE K.
08/2009
5.0
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Very good experience. Showed up before scheduled time. Very professional and pleasant.
Description of Work: Moved formal dining room set, small furniture items, and boxes to storage unit.
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$190
Cassandra N.
06/2009
5.0
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The scheduler, Jackie, was very kind on the phone and called to check on our progress from Houston. She was helpful and pushed our move to the next day on short notice after we were delayed in Texas unexpectedly. The guys showed up on time ready to work, and didn't stop until the job was done. They were professional and personable, listened to our needs, and experienced at their job. After the truck was empty, they helped us clean out the bed, fold our wrapping blankets and re-connect the car trailer to the hitch.
Description of Work: Two men moved boxes and furniture out of our 17' uhaul truck and into our house (including upstairs) and garage after we drove in from Houston, Texas to Tampa, FL. They also helped us put the car trailer back on the truck for return, because we couldn't figure it out for the life of us...
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160
stacey S.
06/2009
5.0
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Jackie took my call and fully explained the rates. They charge $180 for the first hour and $90 for each additional hour divided into 15 minute increments. She asked if I was moving my closet and when I answered yes, said the movers would bring wardrobe boxes for me and there would be no extra cost. I have too many clothes and this made my move much easier. Joe and Thompson were my movers. They arrived exactly at 8:00 a.m., as scheduled, and could not have been more helpful, knowledgeable and professional. They completed the entire move of my one bedroom apartment in 2 hours flat. That includes the 15 minutes it took to drive to my new home, which was a second floor apartment, up two winding flights. Every other service person delivering complained about the climb, but these two professionals never complained, and it in fact barely slowed their one-step-short-of-running pace. Additionally, they disassembled, moved and reassembled my complicated and cumbersome treadmill. They were kind, understanding and even returned to me the $1.25, I paid to get them through onto the Crosstown Expressway, explaining that they had a Sunpass. I explained which items I was most concerned about moving, and they arrived without a scratch. I would use Doug's again, and I highly recommend asking for Thompson and Joe. When I commented on how quickly they moved, they said they only had one speed and this was it. With that, they were off to move a piano for another customer.
Description of Work: In town move of a one bedroom apartment from Palma Ceia to downtown. Moving, disassembling treadmill, reassembling treadmill.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$297
KAREN M.
05/2009
5.0
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These guys were the best. Such gentlemen and quick, efficient, and easy. I was very happy with their service and would definitely recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Picked up bedroom furniture from a second story condo and delivered to my single story home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Annie G.
11/2007
5.0
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Timely in their response. They were able to help me out the same day I contacted them and were there within 2 hours of my call. I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Moving me from a condo to a house just 5 blocks from where I was living.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160
ELDA S.
09/2005
4.0
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THEY WERE ON TIME, PROFESSIONAL, SEEMED TO KNOW WHAT THEY WERE DOING. HOWEVER, I THINK THEY PACKED THE TRUCK TOO TIGHT AND LEFT TOO MUCH SPACE AT THE BACK OF THE TRUCK, SO BOXES FELL DOWN AND SOME BREAKABLES BROKE. SOME HEAVER BOXES WERE ON TOP INSTEAD OF THE BOTTOM. SHOULD'VE SPREAD OUT THE PACKING A BIT.
Description of Work: LOADED MOVING TRUCK IN TWO LOCATIONS. ASKED FOR DIRECTION AS TO WHAT ORDER POSSESSIONS SHOULD BE LOADED. SEEMED TO KNOW WHAT THEY WERE DOING. USED STRAPS FOR PIANO AND PADDING FOR FURNITURE.
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Doug's Hourly Muscle Movers is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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