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I was quoted so many estimates. They started with $374 and I ended up paying over $2900 for a studio with 50 or 60 small to med boxes and some outdoor furniture. They took pics of belongings of mine that were to be moved and they rest would stay due to living with a relative. They ended up bringing some big items and a couple small items to my new residence. The took apart my bed frame which I pd $25 for and they reassembled it for $25 but left 2 pieces off. They damaged my fire pit cover that was on firepit which wasn't supposed to be transported to my new residence. They lost a power cord to my entertainment center. I pd $75 for insurance but they wouldn't honor it because I put up negative reviews on social media. I have an email supporting what I just posted. They made me take a picture holding my credit card and their business card which I thought was shady. They wouldn't release my belongings till I pd them. I disputed the charges with my credit card company and I got $1044 returned to me. I did agree to $1800 so I thought my dispute was reasonable.

Completely deceptive, these guys are scammers they give you an estimate that seems reasonable than when they get to your site. They increase it without telling you all of the details. When all of your items are on the truck and standing in front of your home, they triple the price and essentially hold your items ransom. This so-called dispatcher is ignorant and rude and on top of that he overcharged my card for $1000 more than what I was told in front of my house. Do not use these idiots run away. I will be following a Better Business Bureau complaint and looking for resolution through my credit card.

WARNING! BAIT & SWITCH! DO NOT BOOK WITH THESE SCAMMERS! ZERO STARS! I initially thought that this moving company would be great considering their response time and affordable prices, but was I WRONG... My partner had booked with them and had the most anxiety ridden, most expensive move ever and keep in mind that this was a small 1 bedroom move. Her "final" estimate came out to over 3 times the original, in which none of the overages were her fault. Lazy and slow movers used an unnecessary amount of materials to increase costs and time to charge her more. They damaged some items and even had the audacity to ask for more tip at the end. This company, if you can even call it that, is basically the moving mafia and will hold your possessions hostage until you pay their inflated estimate that you were unaware of. Hidden costs and lies are their racket so be weary. They are not transparent at all. Their website says one thing then the "manager" says another so they can keep your money. I cancelled my booking with them and tried to get my deposit back of $250. Their website clearly states "Yes, a small refundable deposit is typically required to secure your moving date. The deposit amount will be applied toward your final bill. This ensures that your time slot and moving crew are reserved exclusively for you." WELL...that was a lie! The manager tells me the deposit is not refundable and now I am out $250 because they are dishonest scammers. 10/10 DO NOT RECOMMEND!

Terrible experience.... Customers beware!!!! My mom who is 71 yrs old was looking to move and She had booked a vey simple moving job for couches, tv stand and refrigerator. She was quoted $447 for the job. She paid $250 to make the booking and then she was force to pay additional $684.12 and was threatened that they will take her items if she didn't make the payment. Movers came to the house at 8:10 and they were done well before the 2 hrs but they sat there until the billing dispute was resolved. My mom is a 71 yr old women and I feel that she was taken advantage of. This is very unethical practice as the estimated quote doubled even though there were no changes from her side. She was taken advantage off and charged ridiculous amount for a very simple moving job that took less than the original quoted amount of time Movers worked for less than the time initially quoted but she was charged for 2.5 hrs. $50 discount not applied Charged $100 extra for the refrigerator Charged $50 extra for the couch Taxes were 0 on the quote but final bill she got charged. I called and spoke to the manager (Ernest)and he told me that there was $50 discount that's not applied to the final bill, also she was charged $100 additional for the refrigerator which we had told the sales department in our in our original quote. He said he can't do anything as he is on the sales side so I asked to speak with someone who can resolve the issue and he told me there is no one I can speak to but I can send an email to the claims department. I sent and email to the claims department and the owners and have not gotten any response. Horrible customer service... stay away!!!
3 months ago
Sam and Freddy were top-notch. Full pack and interstate move from Chicago to Austin. They were courteous, communicative, and professional - even with some mishaps on my part (e.g., came back the next day for my bike), they took it all in stride. Would absolutely recommend these guys. Cost overall can be expensive, but is true of every moving company in my experience. For the level of service these guys were totally worth it. read more
4 months ago
Please do not use this company. They quoted me $2500 and charged me $6500. He's a list of some of the things that happened. I gave them a mattress cover to move my mattress and they said not to worry, they have one. Well they charged me. They charged me for furniture covers they used to protect the furniture they moved which they forgot to take with them when they left. The manager said i bought them that's why the workers left them at the house. They damaged furniture and refused to compensate when when i bought their insurance. They smelled like weed they showed up for the move. We had items missing which i assume they stole. Trust me ... Any other company will be better than this!! read more
6 months ago
We had a very concerning experience with Coffey Bros. Moving and would strongly caution others. We were initially quoted approximately $3,600 for our move after providing a detailed inventory multiple times and confirming everything in advance. We were reassured the move would take about 8-9 hours with 4 movers and that the total would remain close to that estimate. This move was from one house to another house within a mile of each other in the same neighborhood! On move day, the crew did conduct an inventory at the beginning but did not communicate any changes or provide an updated estimate. They proceeded to load all of our belongings onto the truck. Only after everything was loaded did they inform us that the total had increased to over $13,000 -- more than four times what we were quoted. At that point, they refused to unload any of our belongings unless we paid in full. Even after we paid approximately $12,000, they still would not begin unloading until additional payment was made. This happened late at night with all of our possessions on their truck, leaving us with no real option. We asked to speak with a supervisor to understand the charges. Although he was placed on speakerphone, he refused to speak with us or explain why the cost had increased so dramatically. Throughout the process, we were repeatedly required to sign documents on a phone that we could not properly review, and they would not explain what we were signing. We were told we had to sign to continue while under pressure due to a strict move-out deadline. The final bill included many concerning charges, including: * Repeated charges for the same items/services (exercise equipment, Peloton, TVs, glass handling) * Significant material charges (e.g., dozens of rolls of tape and excessive wrapping) that we did not authorize and explicitly asked them not to use * Additional services that were not clearly disclosed in advance *They broke our new storm door and our master King Bed Frame. At the end of the move, we were also required to provide photographs of our credit card and identification, which took over an hour. We never agreed to this beforehand and felt extremely uncomfortable given the circumstances. Overall, this experience felt highly pressured and not transparent. The final cost was dramatically higher than what was represented, and we were not given a fair opportunity to review or approve charges before being required to pay. If we did not pay in full, we were not getting our materials. I began to fear for my kids and my safety. I have never been in such a terrifying pressuring situation that I was completely taken advantage of! read more
17 days ago
My brother who has dementia, ADHD, & several other health issues recently made the mistake of using Coffey Brothers for a move. They quoted a price of around $3,500 ended up charging him over $5,100-an increase of over 45%! A major TV network (ABC, NBC, CBS) was recently investigating these guys for an extensive practice of price gouging like my brother experienced. I would NEVER use these guys! read more
25 days ago
I was quoted so many estimates. They started with $374 and I ended up paying over $2900 for a studio with 50 or 60 small to med boxes and some outdoor furniture. They took pics of belongings of mine that were to be moved and they rest would stay due to living with a relative. They ended up bringing some big items and a couple small items to my new residence. The took apart my bed frame which I pd $25 for and they reassembled it for $25 but left 2 pieces off. They damaged my fire pit cover that was on firepit which wasn't supposed to be transported to my new residence. They lost a power cord to my entertainment center. I pd $75 for insurance but they wouldn't honor it because I put up negative reviews on social media. I have an email supporting what I just posted. They made me take a picture holding my credit card and their business card which I thought was shady. They wouldn't release my belongings till I pd them. I disputed the charges with my credit card company and I got $1044 returned to me. I did agree to $1800 so I thought my dispute was reasonable. read more
3 months ago
Michael and Roderick were very professional and courteous. They did an exemplary and efficient job. Five Star Service read more
1 month ago
PLEASE BEWARE OF Coffey Bros, they are SCAMMERS!! I wish I would have read the reviews. READ THE REVIEWS. I was scammed by them just like so many others! I was quoted one price and it was significantly increased once the movers were on site. They have 129 total complaints in the last 3 years and 53 in the last 12 months . Channel 7 ITEAM also did a report investigating the moving company and found numerous customers complaining of the same thing that they increased their price once they were on site. I will be disputing the charges with the credit card company. They should be shut down due to so many of the exact same complaints. read more
1 month ago
We hired Coffey Bros Moving for a local move and the experience was seamless from start to finish. The crew showed up right on schedule, wrapped all of our large furniture carefully and handled heavy items up a narrow flight of stairs without leaving a single scratch on the walls. Communication with the office was straightforward beforehand and the final bill matched the original quote. Highly recommend them for anyone needing reliable movers! read more
5 months ago
Completely deceptive, these guys are scammers they give you an estimate that seems reasonable than when they get to your site. They increase it without telling you all of the details. When all of your items are on the truck and standing in front of your home, they triple the price and essentially hold your items ransom. This so-called dispatcher is ignorant and rude and on top of that he overcharged my card for $1000 more than what I was told in front of my house. Do not use these idiots run away. I will be following a Better Business Bureau complaint and looking for resolution through my credit card. read more
2 months ago
hidden fees overpriced Scammers research them before booking Too many people had the same bad experience I had read more
14 days ago
Be aware, be very aware. They quote you one price and charge you another. Way higher than the quote they give you over the phone. I would not recommend this moving company to anyone!! read more
5 months ago
WARNING! BAIT & SWITCH! DO NOT BOOK WITH THESE SCAMMERS! ZERO STARS! I initially thought that this moving company would be great considering their response time and affordable prices, but was I WRONG... My partner had booked with them and had the most anxiety ridden, most expensive move ever and keep in mind that this was a small 1 bedroom move. Her "final" estimate came out to over 3 times the original, in which none of the overages were her fault. Lazy and slow movers used an unnecessary amount of materials to increase costs and time to charge her more. They damaged some items and even had the audacity to ask for more tip at the end. This company, if you can even call it that, is basically the moving mafia and will hold your possessions hostage until you pay their inflated estimate that you were unaware of. Hidden costs and lies are their racket so be weary. They are not transparent at all. Their website says one thing then the "manager" says another so they can keep your money. I cancelled my booking with them and tried to get my deposit back of $250. Their website clearly states "Yes, a small refundable deposit is typically required to secure your moving date. The deposit amount will be applied toward your final bill. This ensures that your time slot and moving crew are reserved exclusively for you." WELL...that was a lie! The manager tells me the deposit is not refundable and now I am out $250 because they are dishonest scammers. 10/10 DO NOT RECOMMEND! read more
6 months ago
Terrible experience.... Customers beware!!!! My mom who is 71 yrs old was looking to move and She had booked a vey simple moving job for couches, tv stand and refrigerator. She was quoted $447 for the job. She paid $250 to make the booking and then she was force to pay additional $684.12 and was threatened that they will take her items if she didn't make the payment. Movers came to the house at 8:10 and they were done well before the 2 hrs but they sat there until the billing dispute was resolved. My mom is a 71 yr old women and I feel that she was taken advantage of. This is very unethical practice as the estimated quote doubled even though there were no changes from her side. She was taken advantage off and charged ridiculous amount for a very simple moving job that took less than the original quoted amount of time Movers worked for less than the time initially quoted but she was charged for 2.5 hrs. $50 discount not applied Charged $100 extra for the refrigerator Charged $50 extra for the couch Taxes were 0 on the quote but final bill she got charged. I called and spoke to the manager (Ernest)and he told me that there was $50 discount that's not applied to the final bill, also she was charged $100 additional for the refrigerator which we had told the sales department in our in our original quote. He said he can't do anything as he is on the sales side so I asked to speak with someone who can resolve the issue and he told me there is no one I can speak to but I can send an email to the claims department. I sent and email to the claims department and the owners and have not gotten any response. Horrible customer service... stay away!!! read more
2 months ago
Unfortunately, we had an extremely disappointing experience with Coffey Bros Moving for our interstate move from IL to KY. Our final cost was approximately $3,300 higher than the estimate we had confirmed the night before our move, despite the packing taking approximately the amount of time originally estimated. At no point during the move were we told that our costs were increasing by thousands of dollars or given the opportunity to approve those charges before the work continued. We were not presented with the revised estimate until after all of our belongings had already been loaded onto the truck. I immediately called to dispute the charges before signing or paying, but was told no one was available to help and that we would need to address it afterward through a claim. With our belongings already on their truck and payment required to continue the move and receive our items, we had no realistic option other than to sign and pay. Coffey Bros is now using that signature to say we agreed to the increased charges. Communication was also consistently poor. We made multiple calls before our move that were never returned, and we received conflicting information about our delivery time that resulted in us unnecessarily paying for a hotel and driving until 2 a.m. to ensure we were in KY for a 9 a.m. delivery. The movers ultimately did not arrive until approximately 2:45 p.m. We understand that moving estimates can change somewhat, but a $3,300 increase without discussing or approving it before the work was completed is unacceptable. Between the unexpected charges and unnecessary hotel, this move cost us approximately $3,500 more than anticipated. After filing a formal claim, we also did not receive a response within their stated 10-14 business days and had to follow up ourselves. Their eventual response essentially dismissed our concerns because we had signed the revised estimate--again, only after the work was already completed and our belongings were on their truck. Based on our experience with the pricing practices, lack of communication, and handling of our complaint, we would not use Coffey Bros Moving again or recommend them to others. I would give zero stars if I could. read more
3 months ago
My experience with Coffey Brothers Moving is they provided a very competitive estimate but the estimate grossly underestimated what the final bill would be. The final amount I was charged was over $1,000 more than the estimate from the day before the move for moving a 1 bedroom condo approximately 50 miles. And they said they wouldn't bring anything from the truck into the new residence until they were paid in full. I found it especially disturbing that I was totally upfront about what the move involved, (e.g. three flights of stairs at the origin location, approximately one hour drive time between the origin and destination locations) but they didn't add the stairs fee onto their estiimate until the day of the move. And the total hours they charged me for the move were more than double the hours on the estimate from the day before the move. In the used car sales world, this is called "bait and switch", a very sleazy business practice. On the plus side the movers themselves were very professional, courteous and worked pretty fast. I would never use Coffey Brothers Moving again. The price I ended up paying was over 2.5 times their estimate from their estimate the day before the move. I consider them to be highly unethical. read more
3 months ago
This company does not even deserve a star. They are horrible. They took my deposit and never booked my slot! Sent people over at 6pm and they grabbed my boxes instead of the heavy stuff like beds and T.V . They stored my stuff overnight cause they could not finish the job. The tried to bully me into a price before delivering my items that they stored. They came out delivered those items for 1200 and then said to come pick up the rest of the stuff that was on the inventory it would cost me more money. Ken is full of shit! He stated I would not be charged extra because of their mistake and once they delivered the first load he wasn't going to pick up the fencing without paying extra money. I had to go to the hospital because my blood pressure was so high. They would be hearing from my lawyers. read more
3 months ago
Avoid this company at all costs. They used classic bait-and-switch tactics on us. We had a fully packed one-bedroom apartment, yet they nearly tripled the quoted price after loading our belongings. When we objected, they mocked us while refusing to release our possessions until we paid. Before hiring them, read the negative reviews here, google and on the BBB (where they are currrently "not rated" due to sheer volume of complaints). You'll notice the same complaints repeated over and over. I wish I had paid more attention before hiring them. Don't make the same mistake we did, and it cost us thousands of dollars. Also, tune in to ABC 7's investigative report on this company, airing tonight (7/30/2026). When an investigative news team dedicates a full report to a company's business practices and the complaints against it, it's worth paying attention. Do your homework before trusting them with your belongings. read more
3 months ago
You pay way more than your initial telephone estimate. The movers tell you about fees for packing materials that you are not told during the initial estimate. I feel cheated and ripped off. read more
1 year ago
Avoid This Company! - Dishonest, Careless, and Unprofessional Our move into a brand-new home turned into a nightmare with this company. What began with a lowball estimate quickly became a bait-and-switch--our furniture was essentially held hostage until we agreed to unexpected overages. It ended with a settlement offer to keep us quiet. The crew caused extensive damage: scuffed and chipped walls, dented trim, and a damaged furniture piece that had never been scratched before. Despite paying for premium services, they failed to reassemble our Peloton, left us to unwrap and assemble items ourselves, and sent two movers who were clearly untrained. After filing a claim and waiting over a month for their investigation they offered $75, on the condition that we sign a "Release of Liability" waiver. After careful review, we found that their agreement prohibits filing complaints or lawsuits, requires confidentiality, and restricts public feedback to only honest, settlement-updated reviews. Needless to say, we declined and our making it our mission to educate the public about their questionable business practices. read more
3 months ago
I'm not the only one they trick up front only to charge way more than the quote. Crooks. I work hard for my money and time. These people don't respect that. After the dispute with the BBB, they refused to take any accountability. I came across this article below. It's typical. I'm somehow wrong in their eyes when there are plenty of others who experience the same scammy behavior. https://apple.news/A1w9rQqZISKCvYKFDxl950A read more
3 months ago
Stay away from this company. We were quoted approximately $2,500 and ended up paying over $6,000--more than double the estimate. Had we known the real cost, we never would have hired them. The movers worked at an incredibly slow pace. Three people were assigned to the job, but only one seemed to be working efficiently. On top of that, an excessive amount of packing material was used without consulting us. At one point, they even packed paper towels into fragile boxes. It felt like unnecessary materials were being used to inflate the final bill. The worst part came at unloading. The crew refused to unload our belongings until the balance was paid in full. Because the bill was so much higher than expected, we hit our Zelle limit and had to pay part of the amount in cash. That cash payment included labor time estimated until 10:15 PM. The move was actually completed around 8:00 PM, meaning we overpaid by more than two hours--over $500. We were promised a refund the next day. More than two weeks later, we are still waiting. When we followed up, the company claimed that money given to the movers falls outside of their responsibility. That's ridiculous. The movers were sent by the company, represented the company, and collected payment for the company's services. To make matters worse, despite charging over $6,000, they still left some items behind because the move was taking so long that we were worried our storage facility would close. A wildly inaccurate estimate, excessive charges, slow service, a promised refund that never arrived, and zero accountability. By far the worst moving experience I've ever had. read more
3 months ago
The absolute worst moving experience I've ever had. After doing my due diligence and researching interstate movers, Coffey Bros. seemed like the right fit for my move from Chicago to Detroit. I was quoted $2,480 and paid a $1,000 deposit. For context, I was moving out of a 900 sq. ft. one-bedroom apartment- a standard living room, dining area, bedroom, and some wall art. Nothing out of the ordinary. Sam and Frank arrived around 8:30 a.m. and somehow took four hours just to load the truck. I've been using moving companies for over 10 years, and I've never seen a one-bedroom apartment take anywhere near that long. To make matters worse, after they loaded everything, I was told I had "more stuff than estimated" and was hit with an additional $1,100 charge. If your estimate can be off by over a thousand dollars after an inventory, what exactly is the estimate for? Since I was paying by the hour, watching the clock was infuriating. At one point, they stopped working for 55 minutes. When I asked about it, Sam told me it was their "15-minute break." I was literally paying them while they stood around. Then came the damage. While trying to move my couch, they couldn't figure out how to get it through the doorway. Instead of stopping to reassess, they forced it through, leaving a large hole in my apartment wall and damaging my $3,000 couch. Even worse, they initially tried to avoid taking responsibility by submitting the wall damage as a generic claim instead of documenting that their crew caused it. As soon as they left my apartment to begin the drive to Detroit, I immediately called Coffey Bros because I was so upset. I could barely hold back my tears. I asked if I could speak to someone about what had just happened, but instead of connecting me with a manager, I was told I had to **file a claim and submit an email** and was assured someone would call me back I'm still waiting. The unloading in Detroit wasn't any better. They snapped my 1950s theater chair with an audible crack, dropped my vintage coffee table straight out of the truck onto the concrete, and continued moving at an unbelievably slow pace. I've used the same moving company for years, and the only reason I didn't hire them this time was because they don't cross state lines. If you're looking for movers in Chicago, *Next Door Movers* has always been fast, careful, professional, and fairly priced. Between the wildly inaccurate estimate, surprise charges, billing me while the crew took a 55-minute "15-minute break," damaged furniture, a hole in my apartment wall, and the lack of accountability afterward, this was easily the worst moving experience I've ever had. I cannot recommend Coffey Bros. Moving. 0/10. read more
4 months ago
We do not recommend Coffey Bros. Moving We provided a detailed inventory and received a written estimate of $1,255 to move our one-bedroom apartment. When the truck arrived at our destination, we were presented with a $4,500 bill before our belongings would be unloaded. After an hour of disputing the charges, the total was reduced to $3,800--but we were also charged for the extra hour spent disputing the invoice. The company refused to accept our credit card and demanded payment by Zelle or cash, stating they would not unload our belongings and would take them to storage if we did not pay. The final bill included approximately $1,000 in "bulky furniture" charges for items that were already listed on our original inventory, plus another $1,000 for packing materials that were never disclosed in the written estimate. The claims department communicated only by email and never provided an accurate inventory to support the additional charges. The company later offered us a $170 refund if we agreed not to post a negative review. We declined. Our move ultimately cost $3,800--about three times the original written estimate--with significant unexpected charges and payment requirements that were not disclosed upfront. Based on our experience, we would not hire Coffey Bros. Moving again. read more
4 months ago
Worst scam movers ever! DO NOT HIRE COFFEY BROS MOVING UNLESS YOU LIKE BEING SCAMMED! After my son provided information of all that needed to be moved, including the number of stairs involved they quoted $800. Then after everything is loaded transported to the destination they demanded $2590. Without payment they will take the belongings to their warehouse until payment is made and charge for that time. They only take payment in cash, zelle or credit card... but zelle at my son's bank has a daily cap of $2,000. His card was reissued and he did not have it available at the moment. His bank is out of state, so he could not get cash. I tried paying by credit card for him, but they will not let anyone pay the bill who is not on the contract. Meanwhile they charged hundreds of dollars for the time spent to figure out the payment impasse. Disgusting insincere business practice! read more
4 months ago
I felt a little low-balled by these guys, had to pay significantly more than the quote. Crew was fine, but felt like they were a little annoyed with us the whole time. Ultimately worked and didn't feel like I was scammed or anything, but unsure if I'd recommend. read more
4 months ago
I unfortunately have to add a negative review to the long list of comments about this unscrupulous business. They have their system worked down to a science to low-ball an estimate and then strongarm you when the move is in process with all sorts of techniques to overinflate the bill (which they never provide a detail accounting of) and hold you in a position with no choice but to pay their fee and "file a claim" afterwards. Their "claims department" is backed up for a month or 120 days, which should tell you something. When you receive a message from the claims department, it is a boilerplate cut-and-paste paragraph which is not specific to your complaint, but a complete distortion of what happened. Guess I'll be filing a complaint wherever I can take this, with small claims court if necessary. Good luck read more
5 months ago
Originally quoted me $2000 for moving a 2 bed, 2 bath + patio furniture + a 10x10 storage unit. It was expensive, but I figured ok. They finally get to my house after taking an extraordinarily long time and present me with a final quote of $6600. If I didn't pay they were going to drive off with all of my stuff. It was absolutely insane and I ended up having an emotional breakdown. There's no reason the move should have costed $6600. I've had friends move cross country for $2800. This was 30 minutes away and absolutely ludicrous. Do NOT use these movers, it's a scam! read more
5 months ago
DO NOT USE COFFEY BROS! My husband and I moved from a 3 bedroom 3 bathroom condo into a single family home 45 minutes away and it was the worst experience I've ever had with a moving company. Let me preface by saying I have paid for 3 different moving companies over the years between Chicago and Minneapolis and have never had such a bad experience. The estimate I was given was wildly wrong: I fully filled out the inventory with the help of a representative and then added more things myself. All included, I said we would have about 30 boxes and 3 bedrooms, a kitchen, and living room. They estimated us at around $2,500 for a 6 hour move. It ended up costing almost $6,000, 12 hours, and they were holding our belongings hostage until we paid the extra amount. Here's the email I sent to their claims department: "This last Friday April 17th, three of your movers moved us to our new home. We had several issues with the move itself and the movers. First, the estimate was completely unrealistic. I worked with [redacted], calling several times to make sure we had everything we needed. She was always kind and polite but clearly underestimated the work that had to be done. Second, some of our items that were in the inventory, like patio furniture, was not moved. There were other things not moved as well, such as three kitchen chairs and a large welcome rug. Third, when the movers were finishing up at [old home], we left early to prepare at [new home]. We asked the movers to close up the home. However, we returned Saturday and the back door was left unlocked, all the lights were left on, the windows left open, and urine left in the toilet. They also left pop cans out, which we offered to them as refreshments during the move. Fourth, in regards to the estimated time of completion: the movers successfully loaded the truck in 4-5 hours but took an additional 4-5 hours to unload. Our total estimated time was 6 hours. I'm unsure why the movers required so much extra time, but we have never had this issue with other moving companies. Fifth, the movers wrapped almost everything. Even unnecessary items like a cat tree or a lamp. These items were left in our home fully wrapped so unpacking has taken us hours extra. Sixth, along with leaving so many items wrapped, the movers did unwrap large items like the couch. The wrapping and tape was then put in the alley behind our home. The movers told us they couldn't take it with them because Coffey Bros charges for disposal of packaging. Seventh, our couch is a large sectional that has reclining seats. It has three cords that must be plugged in to function. Not only did they not plug this in, they wrapped the cords around the couch frame, forcing us to lift the couch, move it, unwrap the cords, pull the couch away from the wall, plug the couch in, and move it back. Eighth, and maybe least importantly, a light fixture in our living room was hit. This kind of thing can be expected, but it wasn't disclosed to us. We had to find it for ourselves, which felt deceitful. There are more issues we had but these were the biggest ones. Please help us with a resolution. We paid thousands of dollars for a service that was not done well." Despite the long list and gross underestimate, the claims department decided to award us $10 and wanted us to sign a paper preventing us from sharing this experience. I told them to fuck off and keep their $10. read more
5 months ago
DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!!! I've had an overall terrible experience with this company and would not recommend them to anyone. I live in a small studio apartment and was moving to another apartment only 1.2 miles away. I was initially quoted $700 for the entire move and ended up paying almost TRIPLE the price. The movers took over an hour to move my couch out of my first apartment and another hour to get it into my second apartment. They had all my furniture loaded into their truck and made me pay the final bill before proceeding with unloading their truck. When I had questions about the final bill, they told me they couldn't answer them and to pay them and then call the company for questions. I was forced to pay without any of my questions answered. I filed a claim with their claims department. They incorrectly charged me of multiple things and also severely damaged both door frames of each apartment. They got back to me in two weeks offering only $100 refunded for what they incorrectly charged me for. I also paid extra to insure property damage. They offered only an additional $125 for the damaged door frames. It gets even worse. They told me that I would be refunded the $100 of incorrect charges within 2 business days. And they would ONLY refund me for the damaged door frames ($125) if I signed their Liability Release form. This form stated that the money will only be refunded to me if I don't leave them any bad reviews on any third party websites...that's when you know they've had numerous bad customer experiences when they have to include that. After not receiving my initial refund after 2 business days, I followed up with them. They tried to be sneaky and changed the Liability Release form to also include BOTH the $100 and $125. They initially told me I only had to sign the form to get the $125 back, but the $100 should have been refunded without having to sign the form. They told me that they can change the form any time they want even though that wasn't what was initially communicated. Now I'm not getting any money back because I want to leave an honest review of this terrible moving company to warn you all. Take pictures of every single online form they send you. Because they change it and you won't have any proof of the original forms. They changed my initial quote form and the Liability Release form. Don't use this company. Please save your money. read more
3 months ago
Scammers. Ripping people off charging outrageous up charges. Do not use arrogant owners. Beware
3 months ago
Ken Coffey is a crook, no different than the street scammers that walk around Chicago 'raising money for kids sports'. He swindled us out of $3k in addition to the $1k we had already agreed on. And then they showed up 2 hours late for the move. This company is bad news, no integrity, no morals. They're straight out of the Donald trump con man playbook. Stay away and hopefully they go belly up soon. I was just moving down the block to 8137 Basswood Ln in Woodridge, a pretty red brick facade home. New house was 10 houses away from old one. Going to inform the entire neighborhood of this crook's tendencies. read more
5 months ago
Absolutely stay away from this company. They are scammers. They charged my debit card four times the amount that they quoted my roommate they charged a different amount that they told me they were going to. They had me take my picture with my ID and my cards. I have three men in my house telling me that if I didn't pay, they weren't gonna give me my stuff back. My physical ID is missing. Pretty sure they took that. I'm working with my bank the police I turned them into Better Business Bureau. Do not go to these people they are scammers not a business read more
5 months ago
BIG SCAM!!! Don't fall for Roz's bullshit lies. She quotes you something you want to hear but does not include on all the additional charges and raves about how they will only need 2 hours for a 1 bedroom apartment. I kept telling her no I think more is needed but she's so delusional that she's like "no they are fast." They quoted me on the phone about $800. Updated the estimate without my knowledge to $1200 then proceeded to actually charge me $2000 for 5 hours. They won't take your stuff off the truck until you pay. When I told the movers about what Roz said he laughed and said yeah this is NOT a 2 hour move and idk why she thought it would be. My leasing agent even says they've never heard anything like this and they are definitely upping the price on purpose. I will say the movers are great but do wrap a lot of unnecessary things which adds to time and materials used. I made my partner cancel his move using them so we don't get anymore surprises. also, LOVE how the owners on Google review only comment on the positive reviews by thanking them when in reality you should be thanking those who had a shitty experience and still paid for your service. Can't fix stupid. read more
6 months ago
Here is my initial email to the company and then my last after they didn't agree to a credit. I am just disappointed with their lack of price transparency. "I am contacting you to express my dissatisfaction with your "Honest Estimate backed by our Rate Guarantee". $567.00: Initial Quote Leah G. April 1, $149.00 per hour, minimum 2 hours, estimated move 3.5 hrs. $75.00: Prior to move additional charges (King bed $50.00 and Assemble/disable of my bed frame $25.00 I could determine myself $55.00: Day of move materials (1 plastic wrap and 1 roll of 6 tape) decided my movers. A glass charge was added but I provided the cardboard. $641.00: Second Quote signed at 12:15pm It looks like the materials doubled and a long carry fee was added during the drive to my destination $1085.00: Third Quote A travel fee was NEVER mentioned ($171.72) (I understood 149.00 was added to the initial quote but the number changed). You knew how many miles they had to travel so that should have been included in the initial quote since this was a fact and not an assumption. I cancelled another moving service because they quoted me 850.00 and your company quoted me 567.00. Listen, I completely understood that adjustments would be made, but you DO NOT provide a clear and honest estimate to your customers. Moving is stressful and when you have your movers show me a bill that is twice as much and won't move my furniture out of the truck until I sign is beyond frustrating. I plan on writing a less-than-optimal review about your services and will not recommend you to family or friends. You can't make multiple adjustments to the price during a move. I hope you will take my concerns seriously and make some adjustments to your quote process. I would appreciate a credit of 200.00". Final email to them with a lame response back: "The issue is the way your company quoted the move and changing the price as the day progressed. This was wrong and not transparent. If you would have outlined possible scenarios or asked key questions that would have made a huge difference. I'm not a mover or own a moving company. We as customers rely on you to provide clear pricing. I would have preferred you over quote. Plus Leah said during a call "I expect this to be less than the price I'm quoting you". Do you understand what I'm saying?? Can you provide me the name of a manager who is responsible for the team who takes calls and quotes customers? Plus, you pretty much cut and pasted a response to me. I read the contract" read more
7 months ago
Look on the BBB. Numerous complaints. Bait and Switch. I booked a move for today, March 28th. I had signed paperwork and given my CC details for deposit of $250. However, March 27th at 6 pm I got another text with more documents,. Upon reading through it was a list of all the additional fees which were not disclosed upfront prior to me providing my CC information for the deposit It was $25 to $50 for shrink wrap, unman tiling and putting back together furniture and the list was long of all the additional costs. At that point I was suspicious. I have NEVER had a moving company tell me after I had signed documents and provided payment there are more HIDDEN Fees that were not disclosed up front. I cancelled the move. Today I found out they have charged me $260!!! I am disputing it with my bank. STAY AWAY. Bad business practices, Bait and Switch. Look on BBB for more detailed reviews of how they have taking advantage of people charging extortionate costs! Janet L read more
3 months ago
Bait-and-switch scam--quotes low price so you will sign the contract, doubles charges and holds your belongings as hostage. I had an extremely disappointing experience. caution to people considering using this company. Do not use their service. they even lose your items during the move read more
7 months ago
They are SCAMMERS! Please do not be fooled by the obviously fake reviews. Read these yelp reviews and check out the Better Business Bureau. I think it is time to shut this business down. This is what they do: 1. Give you a low ball price on the phone and process a $260 deposit. 2. Show up extremely late 3. Once they are on location double the estimate or price and ask you to sign a "broken" cell phone.m to document inventory. Then paste that electronic signature on paper work you have never seen. 4. Put some or all of your belongings on a truck. Then then ask for more money-excessively more or they will take your property from you! In my case the couldn't even figure out how much to ask for but said "the truck is full, your time is up" after loading 1/3 of the stuff at best. Some people pay the "ransom" some don't and they take their furniture to a warehouse and demand payment. 5. If they call you are liar or pretend like they don't manipulate signatures don't feel bad, read these yelp reviews, they do. This isn't legal at all. Get a LAWYER and sue them!!! If you can't find a lawyer go to small claims court. There are enough complaints that show a pattern of deceptive behavior. They should have stopped long ago. 6. I have an attorney dealing with them. Now I've seen that they damage goods and do not repair them or low ball the offer for repair. They have very expensive things of mine in their possession. If anything is damaged there will be more problems. * I hate that I just looked at the stars and didn't read the reviews and ended up hiring scammers. I hate that u let them touch my stuff after arriving late and threatening to keep my deposit if I canceled. I hate that I got conned because u am usually pretty smart. Don't hire them and end up in this predicament. read more
6 months ago
Scammy Scammers. There is so much to say about this terrible company. But I will say they chose the right one to mess with. It Literally took Alfonso & Javier (the movers) less 20 minutes to load their truck with my items - nothing over 150 pounds was loaded. Javier is an extremely tiny short man and was able to lift everything overhead to pass to his partner Alfonso in the truck. I also packed my POD so i know my items aren't heavy especially over 150 pounds. No furniture besides a lounge chair that is light, everything else was clothing and house stuff. I was quoted $447 with a $50 coupon. Then when we got to my apartment, somehow it increased by $700. And that's when the chaos started. We met at 1pm, they finished packing up at 1:25pm- we drove separately to my apartment and got there at 1:50pm. Javier was telling me it's gonna take over an hour to drop everything in my living room , even though they had access to an elevator. SCAM. So he wasn't going to be able to complete the job even though the reservation was for 2 hours.. 1pm-3pm. We argued for a while and they still had time to unload my things and they left all my stuff in my building lobby, so they didn't complete the job . Disgraceful and so is their management team. No customer service skills, The only skill they have is scamming, which they're not even smart at. They wouldn't allow me to complete my payment with my card. They only would take cash or zelle.. I wonder why? SCAM. Police were called for Javier's aggressive behavior and him trying to take my things away because I didn't agree with his assessment and charge. Yes I called the cops, police report made about the company. BBB will be contacted today too and so will my bank. When I tried to pay the rest with card info the took pictures of my bank card and ID and me in the photo to prevent "scamming", even tho I paid my down payment with the same card. I dont feel safe or comfortable with my pictures and pictures of my things taken by these unknown scammers. Be sure to document and record even paying them in cash. Very grimy, untrustworthy people and I will be making reviews everywhere included tiktok and I will be posting videos of all the interactions. you can see all my items I have and how I was being treated by these racist money hungry scumbags. Very disappointed in Ken the owner and his lame excuses for his employees, Alfonso who pretends he can't speak English, and Javier who was smiling the entire time while scamming. You all will get what's coming to you very soon. Ken, Javier and Mauricio. Gods word. read more
3 months ago
To all of the people out there looking for a moving company, please don't ever use these people. They are horrible and out to cheat people out of their money. My wife and I got a quote for $1,500 to move us from Westmont,IL to Merrillville, Indiana. It took the movers over 8 hours to load up a 2 bedroom apartment. When we finished, I figured I would see a bill for around $3,000 but to my surprise, I was given a bill for $6,000!!!! This made our moving experience a horrible one. Please don't ever use this company unless you want to get ripped off!!!! I'm probably going to write a bad review on this company probably every day so they can shutdown and stop robbing innocent people out of their hard earned money!!! read more
1 year ago
BEWARE! Fraud, deception, dishonesty, quadruple overage charges, discrimination, refusal to rectify, slow movers, unprofessional, untrained, and inefficient. Stay away to avoid a traumatizing experience! Please do not let yourselves be scammed by this company. Was quoted 1100$ for a move and charged almost 4k. The hidden charges and dishonesty behind this company is sickening. The lack of efficiency and experience w their ultra slow movers, will cost you triple/quadruple the amount of time quoted. Attached is proof of my original vs what I was charged which does not include the deposit I made for $250. Only will they let you know of the quadruple up charge for their slow, inefficient and fraudulent services AFTER arriving at your destination with all of your belongings held hostage if you do not agree to pay. Completely stressful and traumatizing weekend dealing with this moving company. Contacted their claims department only to be denied any rectification. Only poor excuses in attempt to justify their unethical practices. Will be disputing their entire charge in full with my cc company and reporting to BBB. Hoping this review saves future innocent victims from being subjected to this level of abuse and cruelty. From the other reviews im reading just now, looks like I'm not the only one. $1200k quote to charging near 4k due their their inefficiency and inaccuracies is now causing me to miss my first mortgage payment on my new home. I would have been better off throwing the few things out they moved and purchasing brand new. Would have saved me a few grand. This establishment should not be in business. They follow zero moral, ethical, honest or professional standards. They have zero backbone and put victims in horrific financial despair regularly. (See google reviews). Completely sick over what should have been an exciting transition. If there is a way to post their initial quotes vs what they charged me on here I will, otherwise will be posting on every outlet. read more
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Established in 2006.
Coffey Bros. Moving was formed in Chicago by two hard-working brothers who were looking to break free from the corporate world and become entrepreneurs of their own. They began working together and excelled in many trades. However, they quickly developed a niche for moving. Within a year, they earned a reputation as professional, honest, reliable and affordable movers. And what started out as a 2 man moving labor service, turned quickly into a full-service licensed and insured moving company with over 50 employees!
Meet the Business Owner: Kenneth C.
Hello my name is Ken and I am the owner of Coffey Bros. Moving. I have become a distinguished professional in the small business community in Chicago and love to network with others. I don't want to bore you with any fancy talk about dreams and visions, so I am just going to be real and tell you a little about myself. I am a family man and an honest hard-working citizen. I am a health fanatic, I eat super healthy, and work-out 5 days a week. I love sports and I am lefty, so I am very athletic ;) I play flag football, softball, and soccer social leagues in Chicago. Please call me to chat about your move, or stop by our office at any time for a cup of coffee.
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5 years ago
Whatever you do, do NOT use Coffeey Brothers Moving. The guys from this moving company just sat around for 2 hours with 3 guys - charging me $170 per hour while there was a mistake on the moving company's end, they kept charging me for time. Purposefully keeping me on hold or telling me they will call back later, all the while the charges to me were adding up. They kept charging me while they did NOTHING!! To me that is a FRAUD/scam. Management would not take my calls to discuss, instead the charges continued to add up while the 3 movers sat in their truck doing nothing. They caused problems with the elevators in our building due to the movers sitting, waiting, refusing to move my items. The team leader tried to get someone on the phone and had a hard time getting past dispatch. I have attempted to get in touch with management multiple times and was treated rudely first by dispatcher Andy and then after multiple (many) calls was finally transferred to Ken. Ken proceeded to mock me about errors that were on their end. I was ready to pay and just get this whole situation over with, but Ken then refused to take a credit card or PayPal and said they would only take Venmo. Locking me into no way to have my move finished except if they received funds via Venmo. I did not think a business could only accept Venmo for services. I was threatened by Ken, when I wanted to pay via credit card or PayPal but they would not accept it, taking more time for me to set up Venmo. From start to finish this has been a negative experience. I have used Coffey Bros. Moving in the past with a positive outcome. This time around it took weeks and multiple calls to get an official quote. That should have been my first queue to go somewhere else. The next red flag was over the phone I was originally told $460, when the quote finally came it was for $780. I put down a $150 deposit and then TODAY was charged an additional $985 because Coffey Bros. management refused to get on the phone with me and their guys sat around for 2 hours, adding to my bill. This is an issue with the office at Coffey Brothers Moving. Another red flag and part of their internal office/sales issue is I gave very detailed instructions on where to park to unload, and where to get in on the phone with the sales rep. I was bounced from sales rep to sales rep throughout the process, with not one person following through. One sales rep said they knew the building well and knew what to do.The team of movers today had the wrong number listed for me in the work order, they were 1 digit off so they sat calling the wrong number wasting more time when they arrived. I do have photographic proof on the work order that the team of movers were given the wrong number for me by the office at Coffey Bros Moving. This move could have and should have been done in the original 3 hours. This was an issue with management at Coffey Bros and the movers themselves not being able to get in touch with management or anyone that could help with discrepancies. They could have worked doing the job I was prepared to pay for and the guys choose not to, instead the team leader called me a bitch.Emails and calls to management have gone unanswered. Do NOT ever consider this team. They started the day asking for $60 tips per person and the day continued to devolve from there. The guys had not moved a single item, wrapped a single item, done not one thing for this job and the team leader was asking for at least $60 cash per guy - 3 guys total. Who does that?! Seriously, who does that?! Give me good service and I will give you a good tip. As items were moved into the unit the movers banged up my freshly painted walls, meaning I will now have to do touch-ups throughout my apartment. They also left all the wrap in the middle of the rooms instead of disposing of it as part of their job they were over-paid for. Coffey Brothers Moving refuse to make any of this right. I have attempted a resolution with the claims manager Gary, but he has refused to make any adjustments despite acknowledging that there were errors on their end and that they were "the issues you related ARE being taken seriously". Yet while on a phone call he lost his cool and was threatening me. I could keep going with all the errors on the end of Coffey Brothers Moving. Coffey Brothers Moving has a history of adding extra hours when it is on them - this is their way of scamming customers and has been reported through reviews and to consumer agencies, but they continue to get away with it. This is not a company that you want to do business with. Steer clear and fine someone else. Do NOT use Coffey Bros Moving. read more
15 years ago
I have moved several times over the last few years and have used several different moving companies. However, I have never used the same moving company twice because of issues stemming from the move...damage to furniture, overcharges in excess of $100, etc. So this time I decided to rent a truck and have my family and friends help me move. Unfortunately, I waited until the last minute to call them and low and behold, everyone was either out of town or busy for the holidays...just my luck. So two days before my move, I frantically searched online for some moving labor, and within minutes I was reviewing several websites. I targeted Craigslist, which seemed to be very resourceful for moving labor, however somewhat sketchy because the ads were generic, and everyone claimed to be professionals. Then I came across an ad for Coffey Bros. Movers, which was by far the most professional ad. I was also able to click on a link to Yelp and saw that they had many great reviews. Then I called to get some more information and spoke with Ken, who was very friendly and professional. They charge $60 an hour for 2 men, and $60 for travel and equipment. He then told me that my 1 bedroom move might take 2 to 3 hours, and quoted me $180-240 with a 2 hour minimum. At first I was in shock because it was a great price...$60 for Uhaul and $240 for their services = $300 total, which was $200 less than any of my previous moves. And second, I didn't entirely believe that it could only take 2 to 3 hours because my past moves have always taken 4 hours or more. He then explained that they weren't the average movers, and that his men were strong, athletic, fast and efficient. These were definitely some encouraging words, so I decided to put them to the test and scheduled my appointment first thing in the morning at 8:00am. On moving day, I went to Uhaul to pick up the truck at 7:00am and was the first in line and the first one out. Ken suggested that I get there early otherwise I could get stuck in line and wait an hour or more to get the truck, and he was right because 10 people showed up as I was filling out the paperwork. I returned home at 7:45 and received a call from Eric and Roberto, who were just pulling up as I was getting out of the truck. I was shocked because they were early and right on time to help me get the truck situated. Eric then offered to park the truck for me and accomplished the task with ease within a matter of a minute. Bravo Eric! As soon as the truck was parked, the guys grabbed their equipment and were eager to get started. So I quickly showed them all my stuff, gave them some direction as how to take my bed apart, and then they immediately began working. Eric put a smile on my face and complimented me saying that I did a great job packing and organizing, which he said was rare. I then told him that I had been awake for the last 24 hours preparing for the move. Well an hour went by in the blink of an eye and the guys had everything loaded and were ready to go unload. I couldn't believe it so I double checked my apartment and there was truly nothing left. So we proceeded to my new apartment and on the way I stopped to pick up some water for the guys. I felt bad because they were working so hard and I should've had some prior to their arrival. Anyhow, we arrived at my new building and the guys jumped out of their car and were rearing to go. It took me a few minutes to get up 3 flights of stairs and to get situated at the new place, and as I sat down to take a breath, the guys were already bringing stuff in. And 30 minutes later, they were done! They had finished my move in 2 hours and the total charge was a mere $180. I couldn't believe it, and out of pure excitement and holiday spirit I tipped extra generously for making this the best moving experience ever. I will be using Coffey Bros. Movers for my next move, and will definitely recommend them to all my family and friends. Thank you Coffey Bros. Movers and Happy New Year to all!!! read more
3 years ago
It's not just that Coffey Bros Movers are thieves. They're the kind of low-class thieves who curse at you when you call them on their thievery. We paid $1000 plus a $300 tip to move a small truckload of items two miles. It was much higher than the estimate, but the workers were friendly and we didn't have time to hassle with the price. We settled with the foreman at the new house with the updated charge, tipped generously, and thought the move complete. Then minutes later we get a call from on Mike Liepe from the 'office,' stating they wanted more money. The numbers he was making up didn't add up, and we'd already paid in full. I asked for an updated invoice, to which the esteemed gentlemen screamed, "you're a waste of my fucking time" and hung up on me. We returned to the house moments later to find the movers gone, the work less than half done, and many of our items scattered around the yard as a massive rainstorm came in. We were told to pay more or, as our salesman Devon put it, "as for the items on you lawn, to have them moved would require paying movers to do so, unless you did them yourself." Devon dismissed me blithely to the Coffey Brothers claims department, who never responded. The storm came before we could round up more help to replace the help that fled with our money. Items were ruined. Still not a peep from Coffey Brothers. But a note to them at this point: Don't bother. We had a good talk with the Better Business Bureau yesterday and found out this is how they work. Four other customers with similar stories have complained in recent weeks. The BBB advised us strongly to file a complaint, not just a bad review, which has been submitted. We're also working with our attorney to gauge damages and compensation. But don't bother with a belated and half-hearted attempt at recovery now. Sometimes the bad guys need to be stopped, even at personal expense. Consider our $1300 in stolen money our investment into making sure your operation is held legally and socially accountable, and that well-intentioned consumers don't get preyed on in our neighborhood. July 6th Update: heard back from the swell customer service department, well after our stuff was ruined. They helpfully blamed us and made up a 'junk removal' fee. See, our stuff was junk and we should pay them to destroy it. Dear Craig, The claims department has been notified from dispatch that we completed the move and that you told the movers that the items left outside were garbage and were going to the curb because you didn't want to pay a "junk removal" fee. We were also notified that you didn't want to pay for the additional hour of labor, which is why you still have a balance of $239 on your bill. Dispatch stated that between them and the movers they have explained to you the breakdown of the bill multiple times and you have yet to pay off your bill to Coffey Bros. Sincerely, Claims Department COFFEY BROS. MOVING 9901 Derby Lane, Westchester IL. 60154 | (773) 628-7798 claims@coffeybrosmoving.com | www.coffeybrosmoving.com But wait, there's more. Here's the invoice they sent me yesterday AFTER I ALREADY PAID AND TIPPED THEM. No mention or discussion of junk fees. There were no junk fees, they made up something completely different the day before. Here's them telling me they weren't showing up until 9am, despite invoicing for "8-9am" arrival. Also here's my guy the Moving Foreman at 1:15, 4.15 into our move, that he needed more money to make up the 4.5 hour total 'due.' That we'd just paid. Bait and switch. Three-card monte. Wheel of Fraudlent Charges. You name the dirty game, Coffey Brothers plays it. Then tries to victim-blame. Final Note to Readers: my wife, an attorney, has begun the proper process. But given what we've read here and heard from the BBB, we're thinking a lone lawsuit might not stop this predatory behavior. If interested in being part of a class action suit because of experiences like above, please reach out. read more
10 years ago
A water issue in my condo that damaged the wood floors warranted a rapid move out. I called a few places including one very well known company who suggested that I move quickly using their online quote system to guarantee a lock with the date. I did and after calling them back they seemed less-than-interested in my business. Enter Coffey Bros. Moving. They took my call, treated me like I was important and had a very easy-to-use online estimation tool. They called me back and also emailed me with the quote within 30 minutes. The quote was a little less than comparable companies. They booked a time that worked around my schedule. They arrived on time and both Tom and Jeff K. were cordial, professional and ready to explain everything to me. They were incredibly efficient and didn't miss a beat as they loaded everything up and transported it to storage a few blocks away. I would use Coffey Bros. Moving again and would recommend them to anyone in the city of Chicago without question. THIS IS UPDATE #1 (04-04-17): Upon the follow up move back into my condo we discovered that Tom and Jeff K. had flipped a buffet table upside down and laid it down on a wicker storage container that doubles as an ottoman for the living room. What they didn't do and definitely should have was put padding between the surface of the buffet table which was one of the most expensive pieces and the top of the very low-end wicker piece. The wicker piece had 4 metal corners on it. Two new movers, Pete and Dennis, pointed out that the buffet table had pretty serious damage in the form of gouges on the top of it - caused by the weight of it while being stored that way. Pete made a call to the office to report the incident but being Sunday no one was there. As of today (Tuesday) we received an email stating that coverage only will pay for .30 cents for each pound of the damaged piece. If this is truly the case that will mean that a mere $20 will be provided by Coffey Brothers for the damage they caused to one of the nicest pieces of furniture we own. And it is one of only TEN items they had to move. So I must retract the star rating for now until I see how they resolve this matter. To fix the buffet table means sanding the entire surface and varnishing and coating it to match the rest of it and the dining room set it belongs to. I am hoping for the best and will keep this review honest and updated as this proceeds, hence the star change. I am wary at this point because deeper reviews show they have not taken care of damaged goods, but I am hoping for the best. I will attempt to add pictures of the damaged buffet table and then follow up with how they handle it. THIS IS UPDATE # 4 (04-28-17): Coffey Brothers attempted to contact me on 04-12-17 to discuss/resolve the issue but there was a miscommunication on my end. The following week they did reach me and made an appointment right away to repair the damaged buffet table top. I was skeptical that it could be done without removing the piece and stripping it and then redoing the whole top. A man came over and was pretty confident that he could fix it in a way that would, while not be perfect, be passable. Mush to my surprise he did about the best job he could with the gouges and chipped surface. The color was an exact match and only if the top is observed very closely can you tell that the deepest gouges were there while the smaller ones all but disappeared. He instructed us on some additional steps that included hand buffing and waxing and I feel upon that this issue is resolved. I am changing my 3 star rating to a 4 because I feel they did care enough about the claim that was a result of an oversight on the movers part to settle it with us. That doesn't always happen. read more
5 months ago
SCAM COMPANY. DO NOT USE THEM. Important Update for anyone who was scammed - file a complaint with the Attorney General to get this company shut down https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/File-A-Complaint/ Quoted $1,330 for a 2 bedroom apartment move that was 0.5 miles away - wound up being charged almost $8,000!!! For packing, the crew unnecessarily packed large trash bags that contained soft items, such as pillows, towels, clothes, and bedding into huge wardrobe boxes - charged me for this and tape and wrapping paper even though I had my own. They only packed a few items in a given box instead of maximizing space and used way too much wrapping paper for different items - all so they could rack up the charges. For the move, I clearly communicated to Carl when I got an estimate and talked about my move, that I had exactly 2 hours to move out and exactly 2 hours to move in based on the requirements for the elevators in both buildings in the South Loop. I did a complete walk-through on the phone and listed every single item of furniture and approximate number of boxes and Carl said that was no problem. The crew showed up late then went down to the truck around 8:55 am and didn't return until 9:17 am. They took their time, they started packing things in their boxes, using their tape, like floor lamps and vacuums. I asked them repeatedly to hurry. They did not get done by 11 and I got spoken to by the building. Around 11:50, they had 2 last items to load into the truck and then head to my new place that is a 6-minute drive. Around 12:00 pm, my friend drove me to the new place, and it took them about 90 MINUTES to arrive at the new building. I have absolutely no earthly idea what took them so long, and obviously this was unnecessarily adding to the total cost. They FINALLY showed up around 1:30 pm, which was 30 minutes after they were supposed to be completely done. Again, for the move in, they were extremely slow as unloading always takes less time than loading. I was informed by the building manager that there was no moving in or out allowed after 4 pm. So, I clearly communicated this to the crew. They did not hurry, they moved very slow. They did not get done by 4 pm. It was closer to 4:45 pm. I was asked to pay before 4 pm, and the person tried to bill me for 10 hours instead of 7 hours. I am glad I can do math and caught this. I cannot believe your company would have charged me for 10 hours instead of 7!! 3 hours and 15 minutes to unload a 2-bedroom, 1,300 sq. ft. apartment. I needed help putting my bed frame together and moving some of the large items. I was forced to add on additional time for this. Then, even though they took a VERY long time to wrap stuff, they damaged and broke several of my things. In all, the move was 6 times more than the estimate - almost $8,000 versus the $1,330 estimate. This is flat out highway robbery and is a complete scam. The estimate makes one think, oh yeah, this is reasonable, so you book with this company. Then the crew intentionally takes forever, and what are your options at that point? There are NO options because you've already put in your notice, you've already reserved the freight elevators and paid the required deposits, and you HAVE to be moved that very day and time. This is the absolute WORST experience I have ever had with any moving company EVER. And throughout the numerous times over decades that I have hired movers, the most any of them have ever gone over on time was about 1 hour - not 4 hours and 45 minutes. One time, one of my furniture pieces got broken - one item over probably 20 moves - and your crew broke or damaged 6 pieces that I am aware of. I am sick to my stomach at this shady business. read more
13 years ago
3rd time is a charm...and so was 2nd...and so was 1st! Coffey Bros rocked it again and went way over my expectations. Seriously, if you are in a sticky situation and in need of some great movers, call Ken and he will do whatever it takes to help you out! One month ago my condo flooded from some heavy rain and damaged just about everything. My condo was a mess and I was in shock. I didn't know what to do or who to turn to. But I had to get out right away so that the condo could be repaired. I then realized that I needed movers to help move what was left of my stuff into storage. Low and behold I called Ken at Coffey Bros and he said he would do whatever it takes to help me out. He also told me that they have helped people in the past in situations like this before. When the Des Plaines river area flooded a few years ago, they helped many families move out of their flooded homes and dispose of damaged furniture. Also, they have gone out of their way to help people move out of buildings in Chicago damaged by fire and water. That to me is just a blessing. Ken is an Angel and a saving grace to many! On moving day, Ken showed up on time with 2 movers and great attitudes. Before they started, Ken saw the distress on my face and took me aside with the guys and said a prayer for me. I was in tears as Ken lifted up my heart and spirit to God in this time of need. Afterwards, they began moving and everything went smooth. I thought the move would take all day given my situation, but Ken and his team finished in just 4 hours. Not only that, Ken said that they had some time and offered to help me move and dispose of the damaged furniture. I really didn't know what I was gonna do with the damaged furniture and was ecstatic to hear that they were willing to help. We then headed back to the condo, loaded up the truck, took the load to a dump to dispose of it, and finished in just 3 hours. These guys literally knocked this move out of the park! It doesn't end there though. On the way to the dump, Ken and I had a great conversation and I got to know a little more about him and the company. He grew up in the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago and attended Catholic schools his whole life. He is now a practicing Christian and attends Calvary Church in Naperville with his family. He told me all about Calvary and said that it is a great community for families to get involved in all types of ministries, sports, and activitites within the community. In addition, the company donates to the Church, donates to several different charities, and also volunteers their time within the community. I have always wanted to get involved in the Church community, and given my situation, now it is time! First off I would like to thank Ken and the team at Coffey Bros Moving for going out of their way and helping me in a time of need. Second, I would like to say that Ken is a good man with a good heart, and that Coffey Bros is an outstanding company. I have read a few recent negative reviews from customers but they seem bogus and without merit, ragging on Ken for minor things not even worth mentioning. What people don't realize is that these reviews are displayed for all to see, and it only makes them look foolish. How could you be so vindictive to say that the move went great and then leave 1 star for minor inconveniences...Nick, Jennifer, AB, Kelsey. If the move went great but there was a minor hickup, then leave 4 stars. That is very ignorant and unprofessional, and only goes to show the maturity level of the person. God Bless Ken and Coffey Bros. Moving!!! read more
2 years ago
$3000 WORTH OF DAMAGED FURNITURE I want to start by saying my actual movers were nice people and great to work with, mistakes happen, but how this business handles those mistakes is despicable. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. My move was January 27, 2024 - yes SEVEN MONTHS and I'm just now getting a response from their claims department after being accused of lying, ignored multiple times, and gaslit my claim was "denied" because it wasn't submitted 5 days post move and I didn't name any damages on site. First and foremost, my patio chair was noticeably broken immediately upon unloading (the leg was snapped off and it couldn't stand up right) I shared with the movers, took photos of the damages and they asked if I would like them to take it to dispose of - I agreed. I have the time stamped photos I needed. Day after the move 1/28, I reached out to the office to get more information. No response. I followed up again Monday, 1/30 and wasn't replied to until 2/1 (already 4 days post move) and was only provided and email to reach out to for a claim, no further information. I was going to be traveling for the next two weeks so I sent all of my information in an email for the claim, I purchased added insurance, on 2/18. That email explicitly stated I have 30 days to provide the information. I refill out the information in their requested format the following day. I give them time to review but weeks go by without any updates so I send a follow up email to check in - there is no phone number for the claims team. I get confirmation they have what they need and are in the process of the investigation. At this point it is now 4/5 with zero update from the team. I email again for an update... no response. Follow up 4/16, still no response so I call again and speak to someone and they escalate it with the claims team. I then get a follow up from the claims team saying my investigation was put on hold for "missing information" the same information that was confirmed received... I resend it again as well as forwarded the original emails with their confirmation of receipt. Two more months go by with the tag of trying to get follow up and no one responding so I have to call the office multiple times just to get someone to reply with an update. Finally I get my response denied because "No damage was indicated upon receipt at the storage facility. The notification of a suspected loss was received past the specified reporting date, as shown below." The details state the movers were supposed to make note of damages via report on site (I'm not sure why they didn't nor was I told that was required in advance for me to immediately check everything) and there is a 5 day window to report... although the email directly from the claims department says 30 days and I did make note of my intent to file a claim on damage but remember - no one responded for days to tell me the process in how to do so. Mind you I have every email & message with the company saved shared those in my response to their denial that goes against their reasons for denial. ...and that's just the insurance claim, I didn't even get into them owing me a refund for new wardrobe boxes I pre purchased that weren't provided and someone trying to up charge me an extra hour on the day of the move while they tried to sort out payment processing because their Zelle wasn't accepting incoming payments and they had to request a payment directly. read more
2 years ago
Highly unprofessional company. Stay away! If I could give 0 stars, I absolutely would. The staff here is extremely unprofessional, rude, dismissive, and don't understand the meaning of the word empathy. Had a horrible experience of my lifetime with my local move within less than a mile with Coffey Bros last week. Here is what has happened: 1) Their estimate was way off (more than double) despite of providing an accurate inventory of items to be moved and details about source and destination homes. 2) It was an hourly rate and the staff George (Supervisor), Chris and Freddie were extremely slow. George started bitching about Ernest (the sales person) from the moment he landed at my home. He said sales people dont do a good job in estimating and instead of 3 hours, this will be a 5 hours job. I called their number at least 10 times but no one picked up. How unprofessional! 3) Ernest was NOT transparent and he did not make it clear that there will be extra charges for packing material and disassembly/assembly. I clearly asked for the end to end price and he confirmed over the phone that the estimate is INCLUSIVE of everything. 4) Once my stuff was loaded in their truck, they went for lunch for over an hour but still charged me for that time @ $239/hour. Therefore they were unethical. 5) They were slow in packing and 1 person (George) was non-productive and spent most of his time inside the truck. 6) Upon their arrival at my new home, they gave me double the estimate as final price (asked for $2000 instead of $936 committed) and denied to unload my stuff when I questioned this unfair charge. There was no one available to talk at the office being Saturday (which they told later) so I was left at the mercy of the supervisor George, who was nowhere less than a goon. 7) After so much of request, George had me talk with Ernest and when I asked about this unfair charges, he talked rudely and said read my contract and hung up the phone. 8) I was forced to pay the money to unload my stuff and these guys unwrapped the blankets in their truck before unloading and threw my stuff in the garage due to which lot of furniture got damaged. They also denied to assemble it back and left half of the stuff as is in the garage and left my home with me to figure out the rest. The worst part is that they charge you double (per hour fee + disassembly/assembly fee of $25-$50 per item) but they dont disclose this during your first discussion with them. Everything is hidden in the long contract which you figure out later when you experience this horrible behavior from them. I have done relocation many times in my life but this was the most haunting experience. I wish there is some level of professional, empathy and care shown by these guys especially when they are charging you a bomb ($239/hour + packing + disassembly/assembly). Stay away from this company (Coffey Bros. Moving - 9901 Derby Lane, Westchester, IL 60154). I call them cheaters and fraud led by their owner who doesnt care about customers. I am sure nothing would happen to these people even after reading this review but I still wanted to share my experience. Even if I am able to save 1 person from this horror, this review would serve its purpose. read more
11 years ago
This is a long overdue review for Coffey Bros. Moving Company as we are quickly approaching our year anniversary at our home, and it has been a busy year of remodeling. My husband and I had a wonderful experience using their services to move us from our second floor walk- up condo to our single family home in April 2015. The whole process from getting a quote to corresponding with Tina and Travis via phone and email to work out details for tv boxes, parking permits, and time coordination was a breeze. We were very fortunate to find out in the closing date conversation with agents and Coffey Bros that the family we were buying our home from were also using C.B.M. Tina, Travis and Ken went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure our move was coordinated with that of our sellers and the permits could carry over for parking of both the moving trucks. My husband and I packed our own items from our condo in labeled color coded boxes for easy placement in our new two floor home. Our team of three movers quickly moved all our 2 bedroom condo possessions and we were on our way. Can you imagine our horror when we arrived with our moving team to discover 6" of water in our finished carpeted basement? Tom, our lead mover quickly sprang into action with my husband to help locate the main water shut off valve. As my husband and I where calling our insurance company and visiting the local hardware stores to locate pumps and fans to evacuate the water Tom and his team started the unloading process. With both my husband and I running in opposite directions to retrieve cleanup items, or being tied up on the phone we were not able to give Tom and his team much guidance to box or furniture placements. Once again C.B.M stepped up and did an exceptional job utilizing my labeling system in consolidating all the items that were to go in the basement into one of the bedrooms, while placing the other main floor items in their proper room assignments and doing a great job with furniture placement. There were many occasions the moving crew would pass by us and tell us how 'sorry' they felt for us that this had occurred and offer words of encouragement, suggestions or advice. The team completed our entire move in about 3 hours. Before leaving the team once again offered us condolences as we settled up the final balance of the move, which was below the estimate. A few days later, Ken, the owner of C.B.M followed up with us to see how we were doing and if we found the source of the water issue. While it is known that moving day is usually pretty stressful, just realize it can always be worst. Having an outstanding moving company such as Coffey Bros. Moving companies can make the day less stressing. If you are looking for a moving company that you can trust to do the job right, be professional and handle all your items with exceptional care look no further. We cannot say how thankful we were to have such a professional co. and moving team on our side that day. read more
4 months ago
AVOID AT ALL COST! I do not recommend you deal with them. I unfortunately used this company when moving items from my storage unit to my house garage. When going through the inventory in order to book the move, I repeatedly informed the agent on the phone, Amy, that I had about 20 boxes (already packed from a previous move) and some kitchen chairs, and a Refrigerator--I repeated numerous times that the largest item was a refrigerator--. From the storage unit to my house is a 20 minute drive. The entire job took no less than 3 hours. They initially quoted me about $427 (estimate). I agreed to the estimate and signed because it seemed reasonable for the amount of work required. The day of the move, the movers show up and as soon as I open the storage door, one of the movers looks at me and says: "they did tell you about the $150 refrigerator handling fee right?" I responded no, and told him that I repeatedly told the agent Amy on the phone during the quote that the reason why I'm hiring a moving company was because I couldn't move the refrigerator myself... and she acknowledged and listed the refrigerator in the estimate. Never did she mention on the phone anything about a surcharge for the handling of the refrigerator. If I had sent them away because of my refusal to pay the surprise charge that was not in the initial quote, they would have kept my $250 "non-refundable" security deposit. This is a clear situation of deceptive practices by failing to disclose hidden fees or charges. So, having no other option, I told them to proceed with the move in the hopes that I could later fight it with the office. When we got home to unload the truck, they would not unload unless they took full payment, which included the $150. They charged $50 to wrap chairs with Nylon wrap. I called their dispatch manager and we went back and forth about the charge, and he said they would not unload unless I pay upfront. They also added another $84.5 for (half an hour's worth of work) for the time we spent arguing over the charge. So basically, they grab you by the neck and when you try to argue the charges, they threaten to kidnap your stuff and take it to their warehouse if you don't pay. Also, they keep charging you for the time you argue with them on the phone. They ended up charging me $896.48. Shame on them. read more
12 years ago
I decided to hire movers for our move into the city from the suburbs. I was apprehensive about hiring movers for the first time. I called several moving companies for quotes and decided to go with Coffey Bros because they gave us the best quote. They were very professional throughout the whole process of booking the place. We also changed our new move location with three days till move in and they handled it without any problems or hesitations. When the actual move date came things were hectic for us. Our movers (Jose Garcia, and Angel) arrived on time and were very friendly and accommodating. They moved VERY fast. I was amazed at how careful they were with our furniture, yet how efficient. I had heard horror stories of movers taking their time bc they are paid hourly, but these guys were booking it. They definitely had our best interest in mind. Driving down to the new downtown city location had some traffic, but again they didn't complain and they still charged me for the appropriate amount of drive time. When we all had arrived at the new location, things began to get very tricky. We were moving into a high rise apartment so we had to use the freight elevators. Our building only had one. And it was booked solid because two other couples were moving into the building at the same time. Our movers were yelled at by the leasing agents, door staff, and other couples moving in. I felt terrible for them, but they kept telling me not to worry. They were patient and waited until we coordinated with the very rude leasing agents to tell us what to do. They even offered to use the stairs to haul up tons of furniture and heavy boxes to the top floor of a high rise. They were honestly the best people we worked with in this entire process. Finally we got the okay to use the passenger elevators. Jose and Angel moved so fast, carrying incredible amounts on their backs to accommodate us. They had us moved in so quickly and efficiently and then they even stayed to help set up our bed. They were so wonderful and I would ABSOLUTELY recommend them to anyone looking to move. We were slightly over our time limit and they charged us only slightly more. WELL WORTH THE MONEY. Thank you Coffey Bros! read more
11 years ago
It's Super Bowl Sunday and the professional movers at Coffey Bros were hustling from the moment they arrived. Angel, the lead of the three-man crew, was all business. He was professional, courteous, friendly, knowledgeable, experienced and easy to work with. Angel, along with Jeff and Mike, arrived about 15 minutes before the 9am scheduled appointment to survey the inventory and make a game plan on to how to tackle the job. It was not a full house move, but I hired them to move all my larger pieces, including an upright piano, a couple of appliances and a full queen size bedroom set. As soon as Angel went over the estimate and the contract and I signed on the dotted line, they were off and running. (Side note: There were some issues with my estimate. I spoke with possibly every sales person -Tina, Mike, Travis - about my move. I gave them an accurate inventory, even some measurements, to get an accurate quote. They explained the extra charge for the piano and cost for packing supplies, like tape and clear packing wrap. Also, I found them on Angie's List with an A rating. However, once Angel looked over the estimate, he asked if anyone had explained additional charges for mirrors, glass inserts on cabinet drawers, etc. Even with some of the glaring discrepancies, Angel explained the contract and all their regular fees and said he would try his best to work close to the original estimate.) Now about the actual move, WOW! They were fast, efficient, careful, communicative, and friendly. While working, they found time for pleasantries with my kids and dogs. They had some difficulty with the upright piano, but they mostly struggled with the full size freezer. They tried all angles, but were unable to get the freezer out of the basement. That explained why the freezer was included when we bought the house. Now back to the move, they off loaded the truck and were very patient and careful with furniture placement. They moved very quickly and efficiently. Angel, Mike and Jeff are true professionals. I would recommend Coffey Bros. Moving Company to my friends and family. If able, I would request the same crew. Thanks, guys for such a smooth move. read more
11 years ago
We moved from Chicago to the Burbs so this was a long commute move. I heard of Coffey Bros from a recommendation from a co-worker. I wanted to make sure they were in the ball park for the cost of doing the move. I had 3 different quotes and they were by far the most reasonable. This was the first time I was using a moving company as I usually did the moves myself. The employees at Coffey Bros were very nice. You could book the estimate over the phone which I did but was worried because their quote came in a lot lower than the other ones I received so I asked if someone could give me an in person estimate just so I know what to expect on move day. I asked for a quote for pack and move. Eric came and spend about an hour going through the condo and really gave me the comfort and ease to know that the estimate was correct and how many boxes, etc that would be needed to make the move successful. I scheduled the move for an 8 am but then decided that it was soon and I would not be ready for the movers so I called my coordinator Mike Tae and he was able to quickly reschedule my move to the afternoon. We were happy! Move day! I had a team of 3 guys Will(Foreman) Victor and Jesus(helpers). My move was scheduled at Noon and they were on time and ready to work. They introduced themselves and got to work. I provided them a walk thru and the expectations of the move. They were great and friendly. They asked if they had questions but really was fast and efficient. We had a long way to commute so I am glad this move was pretty smooth. We had a couple very small issues like a broken picture and the TV cord to our TV was left at the condo which we had to drive all the way back to the city to get as the TV would not work. After the move was complete they cleaned up and were finally moved into the new home. You were able to pay with Credit card which was a huge plus! I am very happy I chose Coffey Bros Moving and would recommend them to anyone that has a future move. If I ever move again I will definitely use them again. Thanks Coffey Bros!! #coffeybrosmoving #chicagomovingcompany #chicagomovers #movers #moving read more
12 years ago
So, I found myself in a situation that I'm sure many others have been in and I gotta tell ya, it almost broke me. I was renting my unit from a somewhat shady landlord, keeping me on a monthly lease. I didn't have many options when looking for a place so I was kinda stuck. Well, one day he decides he's going to do some rehab on the building and gives me 2 weeks to move my entire life out of the unit. I immediately hit the internet, searching for Chicago movers and Coffey Bros. Moving was one of the first few moving companies to come up. After doing some research on all of the companies, it was clear that Coffey Bros. was the best choice. So, I went to their website to find out more about their services. Their site was very easy to navigate and it looked professional. The best part, free estimate through an online submission form. I love being able to do things over the internet. Anyway, I filled out the form and, within 15 minutes, got an estimate. Everything looked good so I called in to book the move. Travis, the move coordinator, was very friendly and took good care of my needs. He quickly eased my stress. Within an hour, my move was completely set up. Move day came, and my movers showed up on time and ready to work. Eric, Jeff and Joe were MACHINES! Eric, the foreman, went over the bill with me to ensure that everything was as it had been originally and there would be no extra charges. They immediately started wrapping my furniture and hauling boxes out on their backs (impressive). 4 hours later, all of my belongings had been taken out of my 2nd floor apt and moved into my 3rd floor apt a few miles away. They were super quick, incredibly polite and professional and all around awesome. Everything made it in the exact same condition it had left in and they placed it all where it needed to go. The final bill was slightly less than quoted and I was happy to tip them generously. Tip your movers people, they work harder than pizza delivery guys. If you need movers, call Coffey Bros. Moving. Excellent service, from start to finish! Thanks guys!! read more
9 years ago
I realized I never updated this review after the team left since they give a discount if we write a review while they're still moving us in... They helped us move in to our new place a couple blocks away. The team was over 3 hours late. They said the previous tenants(?), movees(?) severely underestimated what they needed to move, I get it, it happens, but it would've been nice to know while we were waiting for them by hour 3. We even called their HQ and they failed to give us an update. Finally, they arrived. During our contract negotiation they suggested we pay for signs from the alderman to block the area in front of our house and apt for the move. They were about $60 for each location - they were useless. I wouldn't recommend wasting your money on them. We called 311 when people were parked there and cop came by... literally didn't stop or get out of his car and stuck a ticket on the window. We were told that people would get a knock on the door from the cops or towed. Not this, so wasteful. Anyways for the actual move, they brought an extra man which was not included in my contract - someone they didn't really know either because they didn't know his name. We assumed they brought him to make up for the lost time. They were quick to get everything into the truck with the additional help of my boyfriend and I. They ended up not even using the location of our signs to park the truck. But they were quick to unload as well. But we did notice that our couch had a cut in the fabric and they claim that they didn't do. For checkout, the team manager pulled a sketchy move. We were so tired that I didn't catch this but they were like, "Hey, my boss wants to charge you for the third guy but I know he wasn't in the agreement so how about I charge you for the third guy but I won't charge you for the blankets and packing supplies (i.e. tape and saran wrap) so that my guy will still get paid". So sketch. Anyways you'll see a lot of positive reviews but know that they were holding a discount over heads when we were writing it. read more
8 years ago
I always like to give businesses the benefit of the doubt when I read negative reviews online. My advice: find other movers. With something as stressful as moving, you don't want to be screwed last second. I submitted my deposit one month in advance of the move. I had to email Susan and when I got no response, call, to confirm that my deposit had been received. This was confirmed multiple times. LESS than 24 hours before our move during one of the busiest times of summer, I called to confirm our move. I was told that Coffey Bros lost track of our move and did not have movers available. I was told I had two options: change my move date or get a refund for my deposit. 1. How can I change my move-date if I have to be out of my apartment the day of the move? Also I paid a non-refundable deposit to book the elevator for the day of the move. 2. How am I supposed to find movers less than 24 hours (I called at 10AM on Friday for a 8AM move on Saturday) Here's what should have been done: recognize the error on your part, call PROACTIVELY (not when the customer has to chase you down) to the individuals who are affected, and make it your responsibility to help them find other movers within the same budget/cost estimate you had provided. Moving is already an incredibly stressful experience, especially in the June/July which is the busiest time to move. I was so distraught and spent my day calling (and getting told there was no availability) by every moving company in the city. I would not wish this experience upon anyone. Also note that we were not the only individuals to whom this happened, there was another couple who booked Coffey Bros and was in a similar situation as well. I have been in touch with Coffey Bros about my opinion of their services (so this review should come as no surprise): no compensation or apology was provided by them, no one helped me find other movers, and Susan was both unprofessional and lacking in all customer service qualities. read more
3 years ago
I hope this review spares someone from one of the worst experiences they will ever have with a company, that is shady from start to finish. I have left about two reviews in my life and I am not the type to leave them unless it's THAT bad and the fact that they have 1/5 stars on the BBB website should tell you everything. My boyfriend and I used them for a move last week and I loved supporting a family owned company. Our quote was complete BS and our original total was $2,300 after being quoted $900. They will tell you there's a 4% fee if you use a card and their papers say they accept cash. I took out cash to pay and the mover said they don't take cash and they really prefer Zelle. I tried saying several times that we have Venmo but they will INSIST that you use Zelle. I was told to salvage 2 couches it would be $1/cubit ft, so it should be around $70 total. On my final bill (which was originally higher) they charged $100 per item. The mover called the office to explain what I was quoted and the woman on the other line admitted that while I was probably given that pricing by someone, they weren't going to honor it. What kind of company does that? The only way to remove the $200 charge was to leave us with the salvaged couches at our new house. Instead of a company just honoring the $70 they told us, they proceeded to take 2 heavy couches off of the truck and leave them with us. They charge a $220 travel fee but then they charge $219 per hour, including drive time. So on a 45 minute drive to our new house, they charged us about $400 in fees. They put garbage bags of clothes that we had inside of garment boxes and charged us $25 per box without even asking us. Oh and among many other added fees, there's a $25 mattress fee...to you know, move your mattress. As if moving a mattress shouldn't just be included in the move and hourly rate you are paying. Please do not use this shady ass company unless you want to get completely ripped off. read more
My dudes Antonio and Jacob were the best movers I could've asked for into my fourth-floor walkup this past weekend in Lincoln Park! MAKING A RESERVATION: I used Yelp's Request A Quote to message a few moving companies about rates and availability. I worked with an employee named Dallas, who emailed me a sheet with details and pricing, and I chose Coffey Bros. because it was the best deal. Truly great customer service as well in the weeks leading up to the move. Dallas was responsive and quick, and super helpful with making adjustments to my reservation. I loved being able to use PayPal to make a deposit. THE MOVE: I had a start time of between 8-9am on Sunday, July 1, and Jacob called at 7:30am to say whenever I was ready, they were in the area. Even my dad, who's moved so many times, was amazed that they were early, because that's so rare. First time slot of the day has some perks! Again, I was moving into a walkup in a vintage building (so no central A/C) in JULY, and these guys rocked so hard. I kept saying "thank you" and they told me to stop! Of course I'm going to thank you guys, because this job was not for the faint of heart. They carried everything: my couches, my kitchen table, my dressers, my bed, and my boxes of books up several flights of stairs. These two guys have such great personalities, too. They were easy to talk to and joke around with, all while staying professional and doing what they came to do! My mom brought extra water bottles for them, which is a note I'm keeping in mind for next time, and something I wanted to share with anyone reading. I think that was a nice gesture and makes sense when they're carrying your stuff! My move took less than two hours and would've been a nightmare without Antonio and Jacob from Coffey Bros. on Pulaski. If you're stumped, use Request A Quote to get feedback on potential movers, but honestly Coffey Bros. might just be the best choice. Thanks, guys! read more
12 years ago
We just moved from Wrigleyville to Forest Park, and it was such an easy, quick and efficient move (or so I've been told - I was actually in Mexico while my wife managed the move at home. . .but that story is for a different day). Anyways, I knew I was going to be out of town during our move, so I told my wife that I would do the research and hire the right movers so my absence wouldn't be missed. After doing a ton of research and getting over a dozen quotes from other moving companies, I decided to go with Coffey Bros. And oh boy was it the right choice. They gave us a very reasonable quote for their services (wasn't the least expensive quote we received, but I could tell that they knew what they were talking about when they recommended 3 movers instead of the 2 movers that other places quoted). Once I signed the contract and paid the deposit, we started packing. It was at this point that I realized that I grossly underestimated the amount of stuff we had to have moved. Uh oh, I thought. This is going to throw everything off. Nope. I called Coffey Bros, told them about the updated list of things that I forgot to mention, and they sent me another updated quote, which added an extra hour to the move. On the day of the move (again, this is all hearsay from my wife since at the time of the actual move, I was lounging in a pool drinking a nice margarita), she said that the company was extremely prompt and had everything loaded into the truck within an hour and half. Even the couch that took us about 2 hours to get IN to the apartment when we first moved in. After getting to our new house and unloading, the guys were even willing to place the boxes in the rooms where they were supposed to go. We did not expect this, but my wife said that she was so relieved. All in all, this was our first time getting a moving company, and I don't think I would use a different company. Coffey Bros were awesome. read more
2 years ago
On May 29th, I hired Coffey Bros for a move. I was given an initial estimate of approximately $1,000 for 3 hours MAX with a provided inventory list for a 1 bedroom den apartment, but upon delivery, the fee was increased to $2,700. The max 3 hours took the movers 8 hours and the company held us responsible for that time. The company refused to release my belongings until the inflated payment was made, effectively holding my possessions ransom. During my attempts to negotiate a lower price, I dealt with a representative named Antony, who was exceptionally rude and uncooperative. He lied about the initial quote and tried blaming my husband and I for giving an inaccurate inventory list. Stated they had to use additional boxes (after I prepared and boxed everything for a week), shrink wrap, tape, etc. Any excuse you can possibly think of I was given and charged for. This added significant stress to an already distressing situation. He was the most unprofessional "business"person Ive ever encountered. In addition to my experience, I have discovered numerous other reviews from customers who have faced the same issue. Many people have reported being given a low initial estimate only to have the price dramatically increased upon delivery, which strongly indicates a pattern of fraudulent behavior. I also learned that Coffey Bros Moving Company is already under suspension from the BBB. Given their repeated and egregious misconduct, I believe they should be permanently shut down to protect consumers from their unethical practices. This practice is both unethical and illegal. Coffey Bros' method of luring customers with low estimates and then dramatically increasing the price upon delivery constitutes a clear scam. I urge the Better Business Bureau to investigate Coffey Bros Moving Company to prevent other consumers from being similarly exploited. read more




















































