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Last update on April 13, 2025
Let USA Family Move Your Family! Our moving company is more than just the average moving company. We are a U.S. veteran, family-owned and operated moving and storage company powered by a husband and wife team with over 23 years of experience; our dedication to excellence is second-to-none! Our mission puts customer service first, alongside quality care and assurance for you to have the best possible move. Wherever you are moving to or from, our family of professional movers has got you covered. You can count on USA Family Moving to guarantee a stress-free moving experience. Our team of experienced movers will take care of your relocation, no matter how large or small, so you don’t have to. We pride ourselves on offering competitive rates and top-notch service that you won’t find anywhere else. Put your trust in USA Family Moving to get the job done!
"Went well."
Kaiheem P on July 2024
Let USA Family Move Your Family! Our moving company is more than just the average moving company. We are a U.S. veteran, family-owned and operated moving and storage company powered by a husband and wife team with over 23 years of experience; our dedication to excellence is second-to-none! Our mission puts customer service first, alongside quality care and assurance for you to have the best possible move. Wherever you are moving to or from, our family of professional movers has got you covered. You can count on USA Family Moving to guarantee a stress-free moving experience. Our team of experienced movers will take care of your relocation, no matter how large or small, so you don’t have to. We pride ourselves on offering competitive rates and top-notch service that you won’t find anywhere else. Put your trust in USA Family Moving to get the job done!
"Went well."
Kaiheem P on July 2024
Since 1995 Georgia Pack & Load has been providing our commercial and residential customers all of their moving needs. We provide packing long and long distance moving and temperature controlled storage out of our Suwanee GA facility. All of our movers & packers are full time employees who go through background checks we are a certified Drug Free workplace.
"We had a great experience today with Georgia Pack and Load Moving & Storage. The team showed on time, worked very efficiently and were exceptionally professional. With care, they move my furniture and home items, wrapped them to protect during transit and placed them in the desired location at the destination. Zero items were damaged. The team was respectful of my personal items and my home. Again, we had a great experience, and we could not recommend them more highly. 5 of 5 stars!!!"
Bill S on October 2020
Since 1995 Georgia Pack & Load has been providing our commercial and residential customers all of their moving needs. We provide packing long and long distance moving and temperature controlled storage out of our Suwanee GA facility. All of our movers & packers are full time employees who go through background checks we are a certified Drug Free workplace.
"We had a great experience today with Georgia Pack and Load Moving & Storage. The team showed on time, worked very efficiently and were exceptionally professional. With care, they move my furniture and home items, wrapped them to protect during transit and placed them in the desired location at the destination. Zero items were damaged. The team was respectful of my personal items and my home. Again, we had a great experience, and we could not recommend them more highly. 5 of 5 stars!!!"
Bill S on October 2020
Long Distance Moving & Storage. Household, Commercial, International, Corporate services available. Our Mission is To exceed expectations on every move. We live this day in and day out. Our service is top notch and fully efficient. Our trucks are perfectly equipped for moving with Pads, dollies, Plastic and much more. We provide Long Distance Moves across the entire country, directly from our West Coast HUBS located in AZ, CA, OR and WA. Or, we team with our partner companies to complete moves together. We are proud to provide a service that no other company offers; Dedicated Trucks. This means that your belongings are loaded on the truck and not combined with anyone else’s items (from/to west coast only). They are not transferred to other trucks or facilities in route which causes damage and loss of items (typical with van lines). We have a set loading day and unloading day. This is by far the safest way to ship. Our interstate rates are per 24ft moving van that holds up to 8,500lbs or 1400CuFt. Some customers require one truck and some require more. One truck holds the average 1800SqFt.
"J.J and his crew were amazing!!! They took their time and did not rush the job. They showed up with all of their supplies and took care of wrapping and moving high end furniture that my wife and I have spent 3 decades collecting. I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you !"
Stephen D on April 2025
Long Distance Moving & Storage. Household, Commercial, International, Corporate services available. Our Mission is To exceed expectations on every move. We live this day in and day out. Our service is top notch and fully efficient. Our trucks are perfectly equipped for moving with Pads, dollies, Plastic and much more. We provide Long Distance Moves across the entire country, directly from our West Coast HUBS located in AZ, CA, OR and WA. Or, we team with our partner companies to complete moves together. We are proud to provide a service that no other company offers; Dedicated Trucks. This means that your belongings are loaded on the truck and not combined with anyone else’s items (from/to west coast only). They are not transferred to other trucks or facilities in route which causes damage and loss of items (typical with van lines). We have a set loading day and unloading day. This is by far the safest way to ship. Our interstate rates are per 24ft moving van that holds up to 8,500lbs or 1400CuFt. Some customers require one truck and some require more. One truck holds the average 1800SqFt.
"J.J and his crew were amazing!!! They took their time and did not rush the job. They showed up with all of their supplies and took care of wrapping and moving high end furniture that my wife and I have spent 3 decades collecting. I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you !"
Stephen D on April 2025
At Tower Moving Systems we provide local and long distance moving services for your household goods as well as your automobile transportation. Please call us at 954-304-9643 or submit a quote request for your free estimate today!
At Tower Moving Systems we provide local and long distance moving services for your household goods as well as your automobile transportation. Please call us at 954-304-9643 or submit a quote request for your free estimate today!
Moving can be stressful and taxing. It’s a task we all have to do but there is few who actually want to do it. I’ve been on hundreds of moves - big and small. I’ve moved offices spaces/floors in downtown Atlanta, along with 5 bedroom homes all across the Atlanta metro area. I’ve also worked for multiple moving companies and now will offer the professional experience I’ve gathered to the city that made me. I’m a young black man born and raised in the city trying to make a living. I run the business myself but depending on what your move needs, I contract movers for each job. As much manpower you need, we can provide. We are not strangers to hard work neither because we want to ensure an exceptional service. Your belongings need to be treated with the upmost care and you should be rest assured they will. At the end of the day, you can’t put a price on a peace of mind. If you need to move anywhere in Atlanta, we’re the men for the job.
Moving can be stressful and taxing. It’s a task we all have to do but there is few who actually want to do it. I’ve been on hundreds of moves - big and small. I’ve moved offices spaces/floors in downtown Atlanta, along with 5 bedroom homes all across the Atlanta metro area. I’ve also worked for multiple moving companies and now will offer the professional experience I’ve gathered to the city that made me. I’m a young black man born and raised in the city trying to make a living. I run the business myself but depending on what your move needs, I contract movers for each job. As much manpower you need, we can provide. We are not strangers to hard work neither because we want to ensure an exceptional service. Your belongings need to be treated with the upmost care and you should be rest assured they will. At the end of the day, you can’t put a price on a peace of mind. If you need to move anywhere in Atlanta, we’re the men for the job.
***WHOLE HOUSE MOVING DOES NOT HAVE TO BE STRESSFUL.*** We can professionally pack and move you, making this your simplest move ever! We are ready to move you. With unmatched care for your home and possessions, our vetted and trained teams will provide an incomparable moving experience custom-designed for your needs. From your initial consultation to your final satisfaction check, Page Relocation is dedicated to ensuring your next move is your simplest move ever. -Unmatched care for your possessions -Vetted & Trained employees -Cutting-Edge scanning technology -Locally owned & operated -Professional safeguarded -Clear & competitive pricing
"We had a horrible experience,they are not who they say.First of all the movers were using all the toilets from the house we were moving.They left dirt all over them so my husband had to clean them and meet them at the new house.They would not move our furniture in till my husband gave them the money.It took them forever to assemble my bed they could not figure it out.The movers left two large grease spots on carpets that were installed 2 days before.They wanted to charge us a extra hour for their mistakes.We refused and told them to clean our new carpets.I had carpet cleaners come in to clean carpet stain would not come off.The owner also threatening us that he new a cop in Cherokee county."
Lucie B on July 2024
***WHOLE HOUSE MOVING DOES NOT HAVE TO BE STRESSFUL.*** We can professionally pack and move you, making this your simplest move ever! We are ready to move you. With unmatched care for your home and possessions, our vetted and trained teams will provide an incomparable moving experience custom-designed for your needs. From your initial consultation to your final satisfaction check, Page Relocation is dedicated to ensuring your next move is your simplest move ever. -Unmatched care for your possessions -Vetted & Trained employees -Cutting-Edge scanning technology -Locally owned & operated -Professional safeguarded -Clear & competitive pricing
"We had a horrible experience,they are not who they say.First of all the movers were using all the toilets from the house we were moving.They left dirt all over them so my husband had to clean them and meet them at the new house.They would not move our furniture in till my husband gave them the money.It took them forever to assemble my bed they could not figure it out.The movers left two large grease spots on carpets that were installed 2 days before.They wanted to charge us a extra hour for their mistakes.We refused and told them to clean our new carpets.I had carpet cleaners come in to clean carpet stain would not come off.The owner also threatening us that he new a cop in Cherokee county."
Lucie B on July 2024
We specialize in moving large family homes in the Atlanta Metro area, but can make fast work of apartments too. We are very experienced with assisted living and memory care facilities, and work professionally and compassionately in that environment. That’s our Old School Values! Contact us for immediate availability! Sometimes we can offer same day moves! Local moves starting at $400! Since we charge by the piece and not by the hour, our employees are paid a fixed amount, not an hourly wage, which means we don't sit around. When it's time to move, we move! Best of all, you know your total cost before we even start. That’s our Old School Values too! You can see from our pictures exactly who we are. We are local folks with a great crew of hard-working guys who care enough to guarantee your positive experience with us. Look at our reviews – everyone loves us because we bring our Old School Values to work. Further, we are fully insured. Who will you invite into your home to handle your most prized possessions? We offer a complete line of boxes and packing materials, packing and unpacking services by the hour, and can even clean your home after you move out. Please let us know how we can help make your move as easy as possible! Visit our website or call 470-451-8377 to get an exact quote with no hidden charges and zero surprises at the end. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business today!
"Smoothly. punctual"
Terene B on September 2019
We specialize in moving large family homes in the Atlanta Metro area, but can make fast work of apartments too. We are very experienced with assisted living and memory care facilities, and work professionally and compassionately in that environment. That’s our Old School Values! Contact us for immediate availability! Sometimes we can offer same day moves! Local moves starting at $400! Since we charge by the piece and not by the hour, our employees are paid a fixed amount, not an hourly wage, which means we don't sit around. When it's time to move, we move! Best of all, you know your total cost before we even start. That’s our Old School Values too! You can see from our pictures exactly who we are. We are local folks with a great crew of hard-working guys who care enough to guarantee your positive experience with us. Look at our reviews – everyone loves us because we bring our Old School Values to work. Further, we are fully insured. Who will you invite into your home to handle your most prized possessions? We offer a complete line of boxes and packing materials, packing and unpacking services by the hour, and can even clean your home after you move out. Please let us know how we can help make your move as easy as possible! Visit our website or call 470-451-8377 to get an exact quote with no hidden charges and zero surprises at the end. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business today!
"Smoothly. punctual"
Terene B on September 2019
Beavers Piano Restoration is a full service piano company that's been in business 46 years. If it involves a piano we do it. Moving, tuning, repair, and restoration.
"Mr Beavers was very professional. The price was reasonable. The movers were punctual. I would highly recommend this company. M. Hill"
Mollie H on March 2020
Beavers Piano Restoration is a full service piano company that's been in business 46 years. If it involves a piano we do it. Moving, tuning, repair, and restoration.
"Mr Beavers was very professional. The price was reasonable. The movers were punctual. I would highly recommend this company. M. Hill"
Mollie H on March 2020
Professional movers to load your rental truck or PODS. You can also hire us for a full service move and we'll bring the truck! Sebastian Moving Atlanta holds an outstanding reputation throughout the state of Georgia. We uphold a legendary quality of service for our customers. We intend to grow our business with integrity, professionalism, and honesty. From your first move to a lifelong relationship, we are there when you need us.
"These guys are simply the very best! Great attitude 150% customer service. They worked hard and fast for almost 12 hours making a very difficult move work as seamlessly as possible. The price/value cannot be beaten. Amazingly the shrink wrap almost every item so your furniture arrives with no real possibility of having been scratched and damaged. It just does not happen. Highly recommended you cannot go wrong!"
David S on November 2020
Professional movers to load your rental truck or PODS. You can also hire us for a full service move and we'll bring the truck! Sebastian Moving Atlanta holds an outstanding reputation throughout the state of Georgia. We uphold a legendary quality of service for our customers. We intend to grow our business with integrity, professionalism, and honesty. From your first move to a lifelong relationship, we are there when you need us.
"These guys are simply the very best! Great attitude 150% customer service. They worked hard and fast for almost 12 hours making a very difficult move work as seamlessly as possible. The price/value cannot be beaten. Amazingly the shrink wrap almost every item so your furniture arrives with no real possibility of having been scratched and damaged. It just does not happen. Highly recommended you cannot go wrong!"
David S on November 2020
No job is too big or small with Bridges Moving & Cleaning and we treat all customers as if they are family. Customer satisfaction is our #1 Priority!! We aim to please every customer with exceptional moving labor and cleaning services at affordable rates!!
"Good afternoon! This is a VERY VERY VERY long, detailed post so go ahead and grab some more coffee and your lunch, or save it for later, before you begin to read it. ? I finally had time to write my review about my February 6th moving experience with Bridges Moving and Cleaning ([*** Link removed ***] I can’t find their FB page. Also, since I’m no longer seeing red, and am much more calm about it, I can write a detailed review with normal blood pressure. I read/heard good reviews about Bridges Moving and Cleaning, so I decided to give them a try. It can’t be too hard to move from the South Loop (downtown Chicago) to Flossmoor, IL, right? Well, apparently it is. I scheduled my move via phone, spoke directly with the owner, Jeff Bridges, and told him that he came highly recommended. He said he hoped to provide the same service, asked me to text him the details, and he would text me back with a confirmation. I said if they provided great service, I would gladly share my review with my networks. Fast forward to now, I’m doing as previously mentioned; however, it didn’t go as planned. A couple hours later, I still hadn’t received a text confirmation, so I re-sent the same text from earlier. Then I received my confirmation text saying that I would have 4 men and a truck at my building at 8am for my move for a 1-bedroom apartment. I said I didn’t have the elevator until 9am (9am – 1pm, specifically); however, he said they would spend that hour disassembling my furniture. On 1/27/2021 at 5:29pm, I sent a text confirming the 2/6/2021 move date, he confirmed. On Thursday, January 28th, at 11:15am, he sent me a text asking if I could move the date to either Friday, 2/5 or Sunday, 2/7. I responded that I had an all-day, camera-on, virtual conference on 2/5 and both buildings didn’t allow move ins/outs on Sundays, so that was a negative. I asked if they were unavailable now? He said, “No worries, we are available.” Friday, 2/5/2021 at 4:21pm I texted, “Good evening, I will see you tomorrow.” He responded, “Yes, see you tomorrow.” Now, in hindsight, I think that he double-booked me and the other move must’ve gotten the bigger truck (more on that later). On Saturday, 2/5/2021 at 8:21am (the coldest day of Winter 2020 – 2021, unfortunately), I texted, “Good morning. What time will you all arrive?” He responded, “Good morning we are en route now, arriving within 30 minutes.” So, they were already starting an hour late. They arrived and the security guard, who saw them via the alley’s security camera, commented that they were in a, “little truck” and he would open the dock area for them. I went downstairs to look at the truck and it was indeed VERY small. I texted the owner right away and said, “They’re there (dock) now. I don’t think that little truck is big enough for my belongings. I’m pretty sure of it. Can you send a bigger truck?” His response was that it should be big enough based on what you described. The main concern was the stairs (at the condo in Flossmoor) from our conversation. No other truck is available this morning.” My response, “Ohhh nooooo.” I then called the owner and he said that the truck supposedly can move a 1-2 bedroom home; however, I could only see that being the case if it was a “1 – 2 bedroom tiny house.” The movers arrived upstairs to my South Loop unit and there were only 3 men. I asked about the missing person and they said that he called off sick that morning (perhaps the negative wind chill/temps)? They also walked in with 1 roll of plastic, no tape, and no moving blankets. I ordered a ton of moving blankets from Amazon as I planned to pre-wrap everything, but I was advised by a good Sistafriend who helped me pack (thanks, Sis!) to send them back because the moving company will have their own supplies. The 3 men, Fred (Supervisor), Tyrone, and Chandor, were very nice, two were very young, perhaps early-mid 20s, and one was middle-aged (the most experienced one, Chandor, who carefully wrapped my precious, oversized mirror with my assistance). I later found out they called Chandor that Saturday morning at 6am to see if he could assist with my move). Since they didn’t have moving blankets (I never saw them), they used all of mine (so can’t return them to Amazon). They also used the tape that I used to tape my boxes. When my tape supply was depleted, Chandor called down to the truck in the dock area requesting that they bring more upstairs. They responded that they didn’t have anymore tape. Wow and smh!! So, I hopped in my SUV, drove to Walgreens, and bought several packages of moving tape (they reimbursed me for them). Chandor also asked to use my tools to break down my bed (I was standing right by him when he called down to the truck asking about tools and they didn’t have any). I thought they were supposed to have this type of stuff with them?? Ty later mentioned that they will be up and running and at full capacity in a week or so. Covid-19 slowed down their operations, or something like that. It sounded to me that they weren’t properly prepared to handle anyone’s move, so definitely not mine. They also asked to use my new dolly/hand truck from Costco (I agreed since it may help them move quicker). My Sistafriend came over with food and helped me clear out my storage unit (thanks boo!). I could tell that they were really slow, behind schedule, and time was ticking on the elevator reservation and the hourly moving fee. As suspected, the truck was too small (Me – not surprised!)!! They couldn’t fit my belongings, had placed my possessions in their truck unwrapped/unsecured, had to use my SUV to move items, AND Fred left the dock area to get another truck (an open pickup truck at that)!! Meanwhile, time was ticking on this $120/hour operation, after the first $350/2 hours/4 men, which was modified to $105/hour due to only having 3 men. They offered the option of making 2 trips; however, the elevator was reserved for my neighbor afterwards and I was not paying the hourly rate of two trips to the South Suburbs and back downtown. At this point, there was nothing I could do but keep it all together (in the freezing cold) and not lose my cool. The other party (my neighbor), that reserved the elevator after me, couldn’t use the dock area because Fred, who left to get the other truck, also took the keys…Wow and wow!! Thank you to my neighbor who gave us an extra hour to move…thank goodness! (Bless you and congrats on your new baby and home)! So, no one could move the parked truck because Fred had the keys while rushing to get the truck that I already said was needed before they even started. When Fred returned, I came downstairs to check the dock area out before we left (they had to move the rest of my items in the actual alley, in the snow/cold because we had to give the dock to my neighbor). When I walked past the elevator, I saw one of my nice paintings chilling on the elevator (they were about to leave it). So, I grabbed it and put it in my SUV. They couldn’t get the ramp thing to go back into the truck to move it, (Fred was back and I called him several times!) and I had to help with the ramp. Chandor was awesome and kept apologizing for the service, or lack thereof, that I was receiving and told me that the unprofessional behavior was embarrassing. He also said that my positive disposition and helpful demeanor were the only reasons why he didn’t walk off the job. That’s why it pays to not lose your cool in stressful situations. He even promised that he would secure my belongings well on the pick-up truck. Fast forward to Flossmoor. My Uncle Keith was at the condo and commented several times that they looked like they were struggling. So, he decided to help them, even though he wasn’t supposed to be moving heavy items. He also noticed that they weren’t using dollies/hand trucks. My very nice Crate & Barrel bar/bookcase was uncovered when they brought it upstairs, they needed my tools again to assemble my bed, etc. I went downstairs to check on them and saw almost all of my pictures in the snow and they were picking th"
Lenita G on March 2021
No job is too big or small with Bridges Moving & Cleaning and we treat all customers as if they are family. Customer satisfaction is our #1 Priority!! We aim to please every customer with exceptional moving labor and cleaning services at affordable rates!!
"Good afternoon! This is a VERY VERY VERY long, detailed post so go ahead and grab some more coffee and your lunch, or save it for later, before you begin to read it. ? I finally had time to write my review about my February 6th moving experience with Bridges Moving and Cleaning ([*** Link removed ***] I can’t find their FB page. Also, since I’m no longer seeing red, and am much more calm about it, I can write a detailed review with normal blood pressure. I read/heard good reviews about Bridges Moving and Cleaning, so I decided to give them a try. It can’t be too hard to move from the South Loop (downtown Chicago) to Flossmoor, IL, right? Well, apparently it is. I scheduled my move via phone, spoke directly with the owner, Jeff Bridges, and told him that he came highly recommended. He said he hoped to provide the same service, asked me to text him the details, and he would text me back with a confirmation. I said if they provided great service, I would gladly share my review with my networks. Fast forward to now, I’m doing as previously mentioned; however, it didn’t go as planned. A couple hours later, I still hadn’t received a text confirmation, so I re-sent the same text from earlier. Then I received my confirmation text saying that I would have 4 men and a truck at my building at 8am for my move for a 1-bedroom apartment. I said I didn’t have the elevator until 9am (9am – 1pm, specifically); however, he said they would spend that hour disassembling my furniture. On 1/27/2021 at 5:29pm, I sent a text confirming the 2/6/2021 move date, he confirmed. On Thursday, January 28th, at 11:15am, he sent me a text asking if I could move the date to either Friday, 2/5 or Sunday, 2/7. I responded that I had an all-day, camera-on, virtual conference on 2/5 and both buildings didn’t allow move ins/outs on Sundays, so that was a negative. I asked if they were unavailable now? He said, “No worries, we are available.” Friday, 2/5/2021 at 4:21pm I texted, “Good evening, I will see you tomorrow.” He responded, “Yes, see you tomorrow.” Now, in hindsight, I think that he double-booked me and the other move must’ve gotten the bigger truck (more on that later). On Saturday, 2/5/2021 at 8:21am (the coldest day of Winter 2020 – 2021, unfortunately), I texted, “Good morning. What time will you all arrive?” He responded, “Good morning we are en route now, arriving within 30 minutes.” So, they were already starting an hour late. They arrived and the security guard, who saw them via the alley’s security camera, commented that they were in a, “little truck” and he would open the dock area for them. I went downstairs to look at the truck and it was indeed VERY small. I texted the owner right away and said, “They’re there (dock) now. I don’t think that little truck is big enough for my belongings. I’m pretty sure of it. Can you send a bigger truck?” His response was that it should be big enough based on what you described. The main concern was the stairs (at the condo in Flossmoor) from our conversation. No other truck is available this morning.” My response, “Ohhh nooooo.” I then called the owner and he said that the truck supposedly can move a 1-2 bedroom home; however, I could only see that being the case if it was a “1 – 2 bedroom tiny house.” The movers arrived upstairs to my South Loop unit and there were only 3 men. I asked about the missing person and they said that he called off sick that morning (perhaps the negative wind chill/temps)? They also walked in with 1 roll of plastic, no tape, and no moving blankets. I ordered a ton of moving blankets from Amazon as I planned to pre-wrap everything, but I was advised by a good Sistafriend who helped me pack (thanks, Sis!) to send them back because the moving company will have their own supplies. The 3 men, Fred (Supervisor), Tyrone, and Chandor, were very nice, two were very young, perhaps early-mid 20s, and one was middle-aged (the most experienced one, Chandor, who carefully wrapped my precious, oversized mirror with my assistance). I later found out they called Chandor that Saturday morning at 6am to see if he could assist with my move). Since they didn’t have moving blankets (I never saw them), they used all of mine (so can’t return them to Amazon). They also used the tape that I used to tape my boxes. When my tape supply was depleted, Chandor called down to the truck in the dock area requesting that they bring more upstairs. They responded that they didn’t have anymore tape. Wow and smh!! So, I hopped in my SUV, drove to Walgreens, and bought several packages of moving tape (they reimbursed me for them). Chandor also asked to use my tools to break down my bed (I was standing right by him when he called down to the truck asking about tools and they didn’t have any). I thought they were supposed to have this type of stuff with them?? Ty later mentioned that they will be up and running and at full capacity in a week or so. Covid-19 slowed down their operations, or something like that. It sounded to me that they weren’t properly prepared to handle anyone’s move, so definitely not mine. They also asked to use my new dolly/hand truck from Costco (I agreed since it may help them move quicker). My Sistafriend came over with food and helped me clear out my storage unit (thanks boo!). I could tell that they were really slow, behind schedule, and time was ticking on the elevator reservation and the hourly moving fee. As suspected, the truck was too small (Me – not surprised!)!! They couldn’t fit my belongings, had placed my possessions in their truck unwrapped/unsecured, had to use my SUV to move items, AND Fred left the dock area to get another truck (an open pickup truck at that)!! Meanwhile, time was ticking on this $120/hour operation, after the first $350/2 hours/4 men, which was modified to $105/hour due to only having 3 men. They offered the option of making 2 trips; however, the elevator was reserved for my neighbor afterwards and I was not paying the hourly rate of two trips to the South Suburbs and back downtown. At this point, there was nothing I could do but keep it all together (in the freezing cold) and not lose my cool. The other party (my neighbor), that reserved the elevator after me, couldn’t use the dock area because Fred, who left to get the other truck, also took the keys…Wow and wow!! Thank you to my neighbor who gave us an extra hour to move…thank goodness! (Bless you and congrats on your new baby and home)! So, no one could move the parked truck because Fred had the keys while rushing to get the truck that I already said was needed before they even started. When Fred returned, I came downstairs to check the dock area out before we left (they had to move the rest of my items in the actual alley, in the snow/cold because we had to give the dock to my neighbor). When I walked past the elevator, I saw one of my nice paintings chilling on the elevator (they were about to leave it). So, I grabbed it and put it in my SUV. They couldn’t get the ramp thing to go back into the truck to move it, (Fred was back and I called him several times!) and I had to help with the ramp. Chandor was awesome and kept apologizing for the service, or lack thereof, that I was receiving and told me that the unprofessional behavior was embarrassing. He also said that my positive disposition and helpful demeanor were the only reasons why he didn’t walk off the job. That’s why it pays to not lose your cool in stressful situations. He even promised that he would secure my belongings well on the pick-up truck. Fast forward to Flossmoor. My Uncle Keith was at the condo and commented several times that they looked like they were struggling. So, he decided to help them, even though he wasn’t supposed to be moving heavy items. He also noticed that they weren’t using dollies/hand trucks. My very nice Crate & Barrel bar/bookcase was uncovered when they brought it upstairs, they needed my tools again to assemble my bed, etc. I went downstairs to check on them and saw almost all of my pictures in the snow and they were picking th"
Lenita G on March 2021
Before your piano movers arrive, it’s a good idea to prep the piano for its journey to avoid damage, as well as clear a path to make the move as easy as possible. You can start by using bubble wrap and moving blankets to protect the keys, lids, and pedals. Drape moving blankets over the piano and secure them, if possible, to protect the surface from damage. Next, clear furniture and other obstructions out of the path from the piano to the door. It’s also wise to maintain a close spot for the moving truck to park out front.
Yes, it is absolutely worth it to hire piano movers. Pianos are heavy and bulky, which makes them very challenging to move safely and without causing damage to the piano and your home. Hiring piano movers is especially worthwhile if you need to move the instrument up or down staircases, as that can put you and your helpers at risk of serious injury. Overall, the price you’ll pay to hire a professional piano mover pales in comparison to the damage you could do to your piano or your home if you attempt the move yourself.
It is not necessary to tip piano movers, and workers from reputable companies generally won’t expect tips. However, if you’re pleased with the service and the movers are friendly and respectful, tipping can show your appreciation for how well the crew cared for what is likely a very expensive instrument. Tipping between $20 and $40 per mover is about average.
It is certainly possible to move a piano without hiring movers, but it’s not recommended. Not only will you need at least four people to lift and maneuver the piano, but getting it around tight corners and down flights of stairs might not be possible without the help of movers. Plus, pianos are exceptionally heavy and bulky, which means you and any helping hands are at risk of injury, as well as an increased risk of damaging your piano. Ultimately, it’s always worth it to call in a professional piano mover.
The average cost to move a piano is around $400, but your total will depend on the type of piano and your living situation—tight corners and flights of stairs will complicate the move. Moving an upright piano will be more affordable—around $250—and a full grand piano will cost closer to $550. Long-distance moves will bump all of these prices up and sometimes double them if the move is across state lines.