Sorensen's Apartment Movers/A-1 Moving Co. are the premier local moving experts and have been in business since 1991. We are a locally owned and operated business with approximately 25 full time employees. We offer a full range of packing and moving services as well as packing supplies. Please call or email us to check out our award winning service. LIC # 186821.
Business highlights
34 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Local Moving - home & office, storage, packing & supplies.
They were pretty good. They took good care of our belongings.
Description of Work: They moved our belongings to our new house.
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Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
Betsy and John M.
04/2012
5.0
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They were good. I thought the price was reasonable. It was a fairly big move.
Description of Work: I used them when we moved from one city to another.
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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
Gretchen D.
04/2012
5.0
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They were very good. I would use them again.
Description of Work: I used A-1Moving to move me from a condo to an apartment in Bloomington.
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Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Susan W.
04/2012
5.0
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The movers showed up right on time with a huge truck (bigger than they needed, but it was better than showing up with a truck that was too small). I had made arrangements for only two guys to help based on a phone quote with the office, and my move was perfect for two guys. They did a very professional job. We had the items moved out of the house in about an hour. i was amazed at how quickly (and professionally) they worked. The final location was a condo on the third floor, so it took considerably longer to move the items into the new location. The two guys worked well as a team unloading the truck, schlepping through the hallways and up the elevator, and bringing items into the small condo.They were *very* patient as I decided where to put specific pieces of furniture (and then changing my mind). I appreciated that they disassebmled and reassembled my bed. One tip for movers, though -- have baggies available for the hardware. One bolt for my bed was lost in the move, and I felt like it slowed down the move to look for it. Overall, I felt like they took good care of my belongings. Nothing was dented or scratched. They were careful going through doorways. Plus they were friendly and easy to work with.
Description of Work: Moving a dining room set, a bedroom set, desk, 25 boxes and a few miscellaneous items from C*** Rapids to St. Louis Park.
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Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Sharon B.
04/2012
5.0
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We had only one inexpensive floor lamp damaged and there was a miscommunication with the insurance. I had said I had wanted insurance but they forgot to charge me for it. They told me that I could pay for the insurance after the fact and they would replace the lamp, however the insurance was more expensive than the lamp so I replaced it myself. They came at 9:00 in morning to pack up my house, I left to go to my closing and when I returned around 1:00 pm they had packed up my whole house and my storage locker and were waiting for me! They were always on time, very professional, I never could have done it all myself. I would use them again.
Description of Work: I used A-1 Moving Co to move me to another home in town.
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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
$1,500
MARLIN E.
03/2012
5.0
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Fred came to our house and give us an estimate, which we accepted. He left us a large number of boxes for packing. The moving truck arrived exactly on schedule. They moved everything perfectly without a scratch. The three movers were very professional. The moved us into a condo building and did an excellent job of moving through the hallways and placing everyting perfectly. Everything was done on time and as advertised and I don't know how it could have been any better! Marlin and Diane Erlandson
Description of Work: They moved the contents from our 3 bedroom townhome to a 2 bedroom condo.
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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
$1,000
Dawn M.
03/2012
5.0
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They were awesome. They were a little more expensive than was estimated, but they did a great job. They worked really hard and were a great crew of guys. It was a hard house to move into in terns of stairs and things. They were careful, courteous, and fun. I would use this provider again.
Description of Work: They provided moving services.
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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
Steve and Pam M.
03/2012
5.0
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When I called to get an estimate, they were very friendly and helpful. My husband was the one who met them at the home and was there during the loading and unloading. They did their job efficiently, and professionally. My husband was very impressed with their attitude, and work. We will definitely call them again.
Description of Work: We had a refrigerator and a big/older tv in the basement of a house in St. Louis Park. They loaded them and brought them out to another home in the western suburbs.
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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
$220
DIANA Z.
01/2012
5.0
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Well they were great, easy to deal with. They were recommended, they were very professional, and made what we needed to do, they did a great job.
Description of Work: They were economical. They moved my mom into an apartment. I thought they were great.
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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
Joshua G.
01/2012
5.0
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I was very satisfied with how easy it was to use A-1 Moving. They loaded all of my packed items and moved them to my new house. Then the unloaded my belongings at my new house. They made the job fast and easy. I will give them an "A" on everything.
Description of Work: I used A-1 Moving to move my belongings from my old house into my new one.
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
$500
Edward B.
01/2012
5.0
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.They handled the job very well. They were efficient and got the job done when they said it would be done.
Description of Work: .We used Suarencing Apartment Movers (A-1 Moving Company) to move from a Roger's Location to a Minneapolis location. We have used them twice.
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
$800
Robert B.
12/2011
4.0
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They arrived on time for their scheduled appointment. Everything was packed nicely and nothing was damaged or missing when it finally reached us. They coordinated everything with the long range movers. They told us it would take 3-11 business days for the long range movers to get to Santa Fe. We arrived 3 days after they packed up our things so we would be ready. It was difficult to get information from them on when our belongings would arrived. We finally were able to find out that they left Minneapolis on day 11 of our promised expectation. It took the long range mover 10 days to reach Santa Fe.
Description of Work: A-1 packed up my old home and stored our belongings until the long range mover was ready to transport.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$3,500
Toni P.
12/2011
5.0
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Wonderful experience. Arrived right on time, moved me amazingly fast. Very professional, quick, clean, careful.
Description of Work: Moving small apartment within same city. Trash removal.
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
$250
JOHN & SUSAN L.
12/2011
5.0
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There were three of them. They were extremely careful and we didn't find any scratches etc. They were very helpful and would ask where we wanted the furniture. They were more than willing to move it if we weren't happy where it was placed. They were cost conscious and would let us know what we could do to lower costs.
Description of Work: They moved all our heavy furniture and all of our clothing about five blocks.
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
$1,165
Ann C.
12/2011
5.0
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They were on time, helped me put some items in my car as I had smashed fingers and was rather useless. No fooling around or wasted time. Also assembled Ikea bed for me, which is no fun. Cost and time were less than I had budgeted for, which is nice. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: Move from three story townhouse to two story one.
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
$330
Huy N H.
11/2011
4.0
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They were very good about communication, moved date from Friday to Monday - did not seem to be an issue. Movers showed up on time as promised, two men moving team. They seem to know what they're doing. Everything was moved and packged into big van (a little too big for my mediocre stuff) and wrapped. Once they were done they followed me to the drop off point and unpacked and moved everything as directed. They laid out the paper so the house didn't get dirty which was very nice. Overally everything was great except for the pricing structure. I actually did a lot of the moving the weekend before Monday and so only the "big" stuff were left, under 10 items.I got a quote online and it was actually cheaper than what I paid while quored with more items. I'm not sure what the deal was but I was a little shocked when I saw that the bill was for almost $500 to move about 10 items 3 miles away. I was actually expecting a lower price - I asked about the cost before they moved and they said that once they get all the items loaded in they have a "tally" system (points 1, 2, 3, etc...) and will provide that once done. Would be great to actually see a breakdown of what was what and/or why I was charged higher than quoted. Overall good service, might not use nor recommend them again due to the price discrepancies and value.
Description of Work: Moved from single unit house to another single unit house within 3 miles. Moved some big ticket item such as: 1 Sectional couch 1 Crib 1 TV Stand 1 47" LED TV 1 Washing machine 2x Queen sized bed with mattress 1 Small computer desk 2x Dressers1 Washing machine
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$497.53
Charles B.
11/2011
5.0
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Did a great job coordinating our move as well as providing interim storage. Worked with us to reduce the cost by providing local climate controlled storage until we had finalized our out-of-state move until cheaper fall rates took effect. Both packing and unpacking crews were very professional. Final Delivery truck driver was very good, conscientious and professional. Would definitely recommend again.
Description of Work: We did a substantial amount of the packing as we were moving out of state and into retirement. They packed all crystal, china and other valuables. Moved into local climate controlled storage for approximately 60 days. Out of state move and coordinated unpacking.
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
$1,400
DEB G.
11/2011
5.0
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The packers arrived on time and did the packing the day before my move. They were polite and good workers. I moved my stereo equipment myself and they gave me some pointers on the packing boxes. The move the next day was accomplished in a much shorter amount of time than I expected, and again, the movers worked quickly and efficiently. The move also came in under estimate. There was a charge for boxes but it is refunded if you return them and I did. I would refer them to friends and would use them for future moves.
Description of Work: I hired them to do some packing and to move me from one townhome to another.
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
$700
Laurie A V.
10/2011
5.0
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I was very pleased with both moves. I was particularly pleased with the move back into the house. The movers were very careful of my newly refinished floors, and asked whether I had felt that they could put on the feet of my furniture to avoid damaging the new finish. I didn't. When my move came in at less time than the two hour minimum, the Sorensen's employee who was in charge of the move suggested that I should get the felt to protect the floors so that they could put it in place. He then went with me to a local hardware store, where he showed me the felt that I needed, which they then put on the furniture. He totally went above and beyond. He saved me from my own ignorance, and I very much appreciate the service. I recommend them without reservation.
Description of Work: Sorensen's moved all my furniture out from my main floor (which included a piano) to the garage in anticipation of getting my hardwood floors refinished, and then back again a few weeks later.
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
$440
Lesley D.
10/2011
5.0
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were on time and confirmed the amount that would be charged. the movers were good and were done quickly.
Description of Work: Hired them to move furniture and larger items that couldn't be boxed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Kay K.
08/2011
5.0
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Very please. You would recommend them.
Description of Work: Moved the whole 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
Teri H.
08/2011
5.0
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They did a great job. The 2 guys who came really knew what they were doing and got the job done very quickly. Price was higher than I had hoped but seemed to be the going rate.
Description of Work: They moved my furniture from my garage and basement back into my house after my hardwood was refinished.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$220
Diane W.
08/2011
5.0
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When I called for information, a rep came out to my home to do a quick estimate. We were right on the borderline between one truck and two trucks, so we talked about how we could get it down to one truck. The day before the move they confirmed a window of 8-8:30 the next day. One guy showed up early and just waited in his car for the other two guys to show up with the truck, which they did at 8:30 (and it was a very rainy day, so I imagine they might have even had some slow traffic). They were quick, efficient and careful moving our household. They got everything in the truck in 2.5 hours, including an old, heavy player piano. On the way to our destination, they agreed to pick up a sofa sleeper we were buying on Craigslist. We were moving from a house in Rogers to an apartment in St. Paul and they had considerably more challenge moving into the apartment. They couldn't get the moving truck into the parking garage so, they had to park very far from our apartment. They moved everything in the elevator and took a very long walk down the hall to our apartment. It took almost 5 hours to get everything moved in. Nothing broke or got scratched. It seemed that one of the guys was in training because the other guy was giving him guidance, saying things like "handles are for customers. We don't use the handles" regarding some handles on an old trunk they were moving. I was very pleased and would use them again.
Description of Work: Local move of a 5-bedroom home in Rogers, MN to a 3 bedroom apartment in St. Paul. They showed up at 8:30 and were done a little before 5. We packed ourselves--they just did the moving. The move included a heavy player piano. They also stopped in Edina to pick up a couch for us on the way to St. Paul.
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
$1,387
Ashley H.
08/2011
5.0
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I gave them pretty short notice (three weeks) that I needed help moving at the end of the month, and they were able to fit me right in despite how busy they are with moving several people at the end of the month. Very friendly. I received a confirmation call the day before the move. They showed up at 8:45a for an 8a appointment. Moved me in two hours, so very quick and efficient. Weather was very hot and humid, but that didn't slow them down. They were very enjoyable people, and I would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: They helped move me from an apartment in St. Paul to an apartment in Minneapolis (approximately five miles travel distance, so not a very long travel time). I moved most of my smaller things on my own; it was the big furniture I needed help with.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
KRISTIE T.
07/2011
5.0
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It went very well from beginning to end. They very friendly when I went to pick-up boxes and throughout the move. They were careful not to scratch anything and had everything carefully wrapped, They also all moved at a quick pace. They took their lunch break while I finished my closing at my new place so I didn't get charged for that hour. I also liked the fact they recycle the boxes and you get your money back.
Description of Work: The moved the contents of my 2100 square foot house from St Louis Park to Plymouth.
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FAQ
A-1 Moving Co is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
A-1 Moving Co accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, A-1 Moving Co offers free project estimates.
No, A-1 Moving Co does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, A-1 Moving Co does not offer a senior discount.
No, A-1 Moving Co does not offer emergency services.
Yes, A-1 Moving Co offers warranties.
A-1 Moving Co offers the following services: Local Moving - home & office, storage, packing & supplies.