Moving is tough enough, right? Even before the movers arrive, there are a million little stresses.
These people were fantastic!
We had an interstate move. We called Blair Transfer, who subcontract for Wheaton, when the local Allied rep failed to show up to do a walk-through and estimate.
Bruce Owen of Blair showed up on time and did the walk through in about 30 minutes. We have a big house but he was very helpful in helping think about how to arrange things for the move.
He sent an estimate by e-mail within 2 days. The estimate was a "guaranteed not to be above" quote that would be reduced if the actual moving weight was less than estimate (which it was!) Additionally, he said we could save about 20% off the quote if we were able to combine our move with another move to the Seattle area that they were handling.
We opted for the packers, who came in a day before the move and packed everything! This was done thoroughly and well.
The next day the movers came. They were supervised by Jim Owen, Bruce's brother, who was also the driver. So, our stuff was going to be moved by the actual local people who had handled the estimate.
We flew to Seattle and waited for our stuff. The night after we arrived, so did Jim, who just stopped by to confirm the address and to have a quick look through the house to determine the best entrances,etc.
On the next day, Jim showed up with one local Missoula guy (who had done the move with Jim) and two local guys. The arrived around 9am and were done by 2:30 ish. They were fast and responsive when we pointed out where stuff went. Jim re-assembled our treadmill and kept everyone on track.
The move came in about $900.00 **below the guaranteed estimate***
Use this company! Bruce and his sister work the front end and if you're lucky, brother Jim is overseeing your move. A true family business that makes their national company, Wheaton, look great! read more
