BEWARE is the best advice I can offer after two experiences with TALO…read more This is what I have learned to expect from them: They will be late. On the first move, they were 3 hours late because a driver had called in sick. That can happen, and I thought it forgivable. Two years later on the second move, they were 4 hours and 40 minutes late. Again "a driver called in sick". Apologies were offered on both occasions, but that did nothing to mitigate the exhaustion experience by this senior caused by a 9-hour moving day for a 550 square foot space. They will lose something. On the first move, vacuum cleaner attachments went missing. I didn't notice this until the next day so too late to report. On the second move, two woven baskets and a 3-foot silk plant went missing. This I noticed and reported within an hour of the team leaving but I received only repeated assurances of how important my concern was and how "Our top priority as your go-to home moving company is the protection and safety of your possessions". Nice words, no action. There will be damage to something. On the first move, it was minimal. The leg of a dresser was loosened and bent and the frame of a folding table was slightly bent. On the second move, there was damage to a leg on each of two recliners, a chip out of a wooden kitchen table, and slight damage to the finish of a TV stand. Again, I was far too tired to notice these things before the team left, so too bad for me. The team will be friendly and personable. Fairness demands that I report the good as well as the negative. Justin and Jason were both very pleasant to deal with and are good ambassadors for TALO. This is the first negative review I have ever posted in any circumstance but conscience dictates that I alert unsuspecting potential clients of the pitfalls that I met with on two separate encounters with Take A Load Off Moving Ltd.

Don't ever us this company on a long weekend! Their regular people call in sick and they scramble…read moreto find any warm body they can. Doesn't matter if they are experienced or brand new to moving, the replacements are the worst movers I've ever experienced. I've had numerous moves for over 50 years. The company appeared to be competent and well organized professionals but moving day was the worst ever. The "manager" threw the bosses plan out the window and did as he pleased. Many antiques were damaged. It took them 12 hours to load drive 5 minutes and unload. I could go on but I'd like to forget this experience. Just don't hire them on a long weekend.

We've hired Go Truck Go three times over the past three years, including our recent final move--and…read moreevery experience has been phenomenal. Richard and his team are the kind of people you hope to work with: prompt, polite, and impressively professional. They consistently showed up ahead of schedule and handled everything with thoughtful attention and care. Their efficiency and friendly attitude made the process smooth from start to finish. We love these guys and would recommend them in a heartbeat. If you're looking for dependable movers with great rates and top-tier service, Go Truck Go is it. Huge thanks to Richard and his crew for making every move stress-free!

What can I say, best moving experience ever!…read more Very professional, polite and strong young guys, who stayed and helped us until the very end. There is always more to move than you think, and we couldn't be happier, and would urge anyone to use Go Truck Go. Vancouver, Downtown

If there was a zero star option, that is what i eould choise…read more I had the absolute worst experience. Severe damage to several pieces of furniture is the least of the issues. Try DOUBLE the rate for the move out...estimated at 6 hours and took 11.25. Try a move in crew that apparently could not read and left clearly marked FRAGILE boxes under tool boxes in the garage. Or boxes marked KITCHEN in the garage. Or bookshelves left at odd angles and not up against the walls. Add to that being verbally threatened by the guy in charge and you may understand why in my opinion you should stay clear of this company. I paid way less 3 years ago to have 2 5 ton trucks move me over here from Maple Ridge.

this company was the worst moving experience ever. items were broken and the service was awful…read more don't use them at all.

great communication - Mikah and Yuri did a great job moving us out and in. Cost is similar to…read moremany other movers in the area. As with other movers, make sure you understand the other charges - gas, transportation, etc - they add up. 10% discount if you provide a deposit - definitely worth it.

From the owner: ABBA Moving is a 5 Star, family owned and operated, fully insured moving service that provides free…read moreestimates, competitive rates and ongoing promotions.

Please find a different company! I'm seriously writing this to look out for you…read more Here's the short form, the company's constantly breaching the employment standards act for BC, not only that but they are definitely anything but professional. This is just the tip of the iceberg. There's some major issues within the company they hire without any proper interview nor do they make you sign any forms. They do not pay their workers well and offer no overtime. They also threaten workers with pay deductions. They also fish for reviews constantly. Not only that they will quiet fire employees. Also note they do not provide workers with any formal training or proper handling techniques. Drivers are hired without their drivers abstract being reviewed or even proof of a class 5 license. The company promises unrealistic quotes on work, and will purposefully withhold items until payment is received. If something is broken their first thought is to attempt to hide it as best they can to avoid giving you a discount or resolving the matter properly. Also note if you do find damage to your property the manager will actively make it difficult for you and try to evade your questions and a proper discount. Allegedly within their contracts they say that you must write a good review (despite if they did a terrible job) of the company or they will attempt to charge you. The workers themselves are none the wiser so it's not worth taking your frustrations out of them most of the time they'll get reprimanded if the customer is difficult. Again PLEASE do find a different company and if you must use this one I urge you to be very skeptical and read everything of the contract.

I contacted cody for a moving quote earlier this month, and I noticed how he sounded like he was on…read moremedication that made his thinking really unclear and slow as he sounded very out of it, and as well he kept speaking over top of me and asking me to repeat myself. after he took all of my content and location information he said " i am not in the office now I will have to send you a quote tomorrow morning. " by 11am the next morning I received no quote, so I called cody again and he sounded like he was sleeping or like he was doped up and drugs. he said he will email me the quote by 2 pm that day. 2 pm went by and I did not receive a quote from him so I texted him at 4 pm. Nothing So I went to a concert that night, and came home at 11:30 am and there was no quote from cody. So I texted him with an appropriate piece of my mind, and explained to him how he made himself look blatantly unreliable and that I would never hire him or his father's company nor would I recommend papas moving to a friend or to anyone. cody was ridiculously unprofessional. I highly do NOT recommend relying on or hiring pappas moving.

My move was so easy. Very hard working and on time. Highly…read morerecommend and would hire again! They were calm throughout entire move. N. Butler

From the owner: Our business specializes in going above and beyond for our customers. We take great pride in being…read morean established business in the town with a heart, also known as Port Alberni. Our abilities are wide-ranging from doing simple home moves to more experienced, lengthy moves that include items such as pianos, safes and boats. Our company also provides self-storages in a variety of sizes. Please feel free to give us a call anytime and we'd love to answer any questions you may have.

Did the job and some heavy pieces to move but feel overall the job was rushed. Door jam of home we…read morewere moving from was damaged and absolutely no interest in helping with damage repair when the house was to be sold. Also added was a fuel cost so watch out for that in addition to the hourly rate.

horrific experience with nanaimo clydesdale moving. wade refused to give us an invoice for the…read moremove. he personally came to our home and demanded payment the dayafter we had just moved in. gave him a cheque for the amount he requested as he was very intimidating. when i asked him for an invoice after i paid him, he phoned the nanaimo spca to tell them i had cats who were not looked after, i straightened that out with the spca. unbelievable. there were serveral items that were missing one being a crystal lamp that i cherished which tim put in the cab of the moving truck saying it would be safer there. i later phoned tim re missing lamp and he said they forgot. i asked him to then deliver it to me, but he never did. i never did get an invoice. wade is the son of an old high school friend so i trusted him. he had previously spent 10 years in prison, not sure what the crime was.

Asked for a basic unit, then I find they upgraded me without asking and for an extra fairly large…read morecharge. Already moved lots of stuff and moving it again not an option. No recompense.

This place is over-priced, needs multiple days notice before vacating the locker, and charges you…read morefor a full month after the 15th of the month even if you are moving out on the 17th. Wasn't told the full month would be billed when we notified them in advance by phone that we would be vacating. Then upon vacating, they told us "it's in the lease" that they keep the rest of the month rental. Have rented at Budget twice before and NEVER had this problem. Just happened to go here because it was closer to us but never again! Go to Budget - they rock and only charge by the day (refund remaining days of month upon moving) and require no notice in advance. Much more professional and no "hidden scams" in the lease. I hope this is helpful!