Manny's crew moved us in an hour less than estimated, including an upright piano up two flights of zig zag porch stairs. The entire crew was friendly, polite, considerate, and fast. Not to mention they were mindful of not letting the cat escape! We are so grateful to have had such a painful process made so much easier. Thank you! read more

I recently used Move-Tastic for a last minute move. A very difficult move with heavy antique furniture. A move with very oddly shaped sculptures and large floral arrangements. A move from 3 flights above. On a Friday afternoon, a truck arrived with 3 movers. I was beyond stressed and still packing. After a quick walkthrough with Junior, my estimate was reviewed and the team got right to work. Music went on and they were all in a zone, nonstop for over 3 hours. Amazing. Then to the storage unit, exhausted but hustled until the end. Everyone had their own go to from packing, loading/unloading, moving and the Tetris master himself, JT. The storage has been stacked so well but we still barely fit everything in. Ahhh Teamwork! Frankie and the guys made sure every last things made it in! Everything went seamlessly. I appreciate this team and all their hard work. The booking process and email communications were also great from beginning to end. Will definitely use Move-Tastic again at some point! They were so careful I almost wish I hadn't added extra insurance. That should have been more $ to their tip! ! ! Great job guys! Thanks Junior C J.T. Frankie R PS~ read more

Our movers were great! Shon, Evan, and Jose made our moving day less stressful and did a great job. Thank you Shon, for making my four year old feel like he was part of the process! read more

Best movers I've ever worked with. Efficient, fast, fair price. Scheduling and communication was incredibly easy. Everything went smoothly. Team was very professional. I would use them again in a heartbeat. read more

I highly recommend Move-Tastic! With less than two days notice they were able to accommodate a move for my friend. I was present and the guys were spot on perfect, polite, friendly and professional. They arrived on time and were very careful with packing and moving. The office communicated all details clearly and were very kind. This is the fourth time I have witnessed them working (moving my kids previously) and each time was as good as the one before. PS I am writing this because I paid for the move. ; ) read more

Fantastic. Second time we have used them and both times were great. Our team was Dylan F, Karl Q, Willie H and Padric M. All of them were hard working, careful and obviously knew their stuff. All in all we were moved into 2 locations (home and storage) way quicker than expected. I was also delighted to see and recognize one of the guys that moved us into our home 3 years ago. Great experience thanks alot! read more

Absolutely terrible. I paid them to put my bed back together, they put the slats in but not the supports and covered it up and then my bed broke when I got in it that night. Then they refused to pay for it. Will never use them s Reply to Movetastic is: Regardless, your team basically treated my furniture the same as if they took a baseball bat to it. You guys are treating this like a normal move issue. It's not. I'm trying to warn people so they don't fall prey to your bad business practices. read more

A moving company that names their trucks Muffin and Daisy? How can you go wrong? Our not-so-awesome neighbors didn't respect the No Parking signs we got from the alderman's office, but as soon as Devin pulled up in the truck he figured out a way to make it work. He has a great vibe that immediately made me take a deep breath and relax, knowing we were in great hands. The crew was so fast, careful with all our stuff (not one thing broken or lost!) and we finished well under our estimated time. Devin, KJ, Caleb & Grant were a great bunch of guys to spend the day with too, so grateful for the drinks and pizza we provided. If you want a smooth move, be sure you're fully prepared/packed and be kind to your movers! Treat them like you would your friends who are helping you out, and the day will go a lot better for everyone. read more

The Move-Tastic crew did a great job moving us. Jason M, Mike Y, and Brandon J were friendly and so helpful! They certainly treated our furniture much better than we would have had we been moving it ourselves--they disassembled, wrapped, and reassembled everything with great care. All told, the move only took a couple of hours, which seemed impossibly quick since I rolled my ankle in the middle of the process. We'll definitely use them again for our next move. read more

Move-tactic sent a very courteous and efficient group for our move. We were amazed at how smoothly everything went, and we're so thankful for their care with our our items! read more

This is the second time we've used movetastic, and I would highly recommend them. We didn't have an exact move date as we were waiting on closing details, but the office staff was super helpful and flexible with our requests. In the end, we needed them to move us out, store our items for 2 nights, then make an additional pick up, and move us in. It was seamless. Our moving crew: Devin, Zach, and Shon were fun, friendly and professional. They knew exactly what they were doing and worked well with each other. (Also, our move out was from a 3 story walk up and these guys never once complained or even seemed phased by it.) The moving crew was quick and efficient but also took the time to wrap all of our furniture and even took apart and put back together some complicated pieces for us. Hoping not too move for a long time, but I would call them again if I did! read more

I just had these guys help me for packing my stuff for a cross-country move! That means fitting a lot more in a smaller container. They were so friendly and helpful. I had to pull stuff in and out of the container to figure out what should go and what should stay. They were so patient and considerate about all that. They even helped me with packing and lend me their tape when I ran out! Couldn't thank them enough to be honest! THANK YOU :) read more

I had to book my movers super last minute because I couldn't get my work schedule worked out and called around for several quotes and was getting such varying numbers. A friend suggested Move-Tastic, I called and got a quote and it was pretty reasonable so I booked with them. I chose an afternoon move which leaves a wide arrival time, but needed the morning to finish boxing up my items and they did arrive a little later than I would have guessed (but still within the move time) so I was getting nervous because I had to work that evening. I couldn't believe how fast they were, they finished in under the two-hour minimum (but had quoted me at at least 4), the men were very kind and careful...would recommend 10/10. read more

The best moving company period! I used them in my most recent move and 5 years ago and their service remains consistently stellar. The team, led by T was amazing. They arrived 10 minutes early ready to get started! They moved quickly and succinctly. Emphasis on quickly! They were just short of jogging to and from the truck. Their efficiency and clear communication to each other ensured that everything made it safely on to the truck in no time at all. When we arrived at my new condo, they had the truck unloaded, furniture unwrapped and reassembled in just 45 minutes!! They were extremely courteous and polite. They asked where I wanted boxes and furniture and made sure everything was where I wanted before they left. They were so efficient that my final price was well below the estimation. Seriously, the best. Don't ever use anyone else! read more

Everyone knows that moving ranks as one of the most stressful situations one can go through. I think it ranks just under death, divorce, losing your job, and illness as far as life-altering events. I'm at the point in my life when renting a U-haul and bribing friends with pizza and a case of beer to help me move are long past. But what's this? A moving company that has a five-star average with well over 300 reviews? I knew I had to use Move-tastic for my move from Ravenswood Manor to Logan Square. It helped that I wasn't taking too much in the way of furniture and that my schedule was flexible, because they were booked solid the last week of September and that was when I called four weeks ago. Thankfully, they managed to squeeze me in the afternoon of the 28th (even though I was prepared to move up my move to last week in order to use them). My move was scheduled for 2:30 but at 1:30 the office called to let me know they were running an hour behind schedule. It wasn't a big deal to me and I appreciated that they didn't wait until they were already late to tell me they were going to be late as that's happened to me with past movers (if they even bothered to call at all). They ended up being about an hour and forty-five minutes late but it ended up working out as there was another moving company's truck at my destination that wouldn't be done until about 3 o'clock anyway. It also gave me more time to have everything in one room so it would be easier on the movers and help it go faster. I'm just glad that I don't live in a building that requires scheduled elevator time as it could have been a problem. They arrived and thanks to my parking maneuvering (I held a spot with my car), they were able to park right in front of my building which certainly facilitated everything. They packed up in under an hour and even with rush-hour traffic, they made it to my new digs and unpacked all my boxes and furniture well under their two-hour minimum. One of the crew even indulged my bf in talking about the Green Bay Packers so he was a happy camper. It was by far the easiest move I've ever made. With a well-deserved gratuity added, my move came to $350. Money well spent. Thanks a million to Move-tastic and Tommy and his hardworking crew for a stress-free move! I'll never use another moving company again. read more

I purchased a bedroom set on Facebook Marketplace on Saturday. The owner needed it moved by Tuesday. I was able to talk to Movetastic on Sunday and schedule a move for Monday afternoon. Ethan and David were great, on time, communicated well, listened to my requests, handled items with care. Also, I'm recovering from an injury so I couldn't remove my old bedroom furniture to make space for the new. I appreciate that they were able to do that for me. I'd definitely hire them again. read more

Sorry I can't review their moving skills. Had to go with someone else. I was quoted by Move-tastic $995.00-$1335.00 to move a 2 bedroom 3 miles. They estimated 6 movers 6 hours 2 trucks. I explained I moved the same exact stuff 3 years ago with 4 movers and 1 truck in under 6 hours, and please quote me 4 movers and 1 truck. Here's their response: "If you are looking for a 4 man crew to do this move in one truck we probably aren't the best fit for your move." Guess what, you're right. I went with someone else! Update: So my final cost with another mover was under $900.00. read more

I booked them based on all the glowing reviews here on Yelp. My experience with them was a big let down though. Not good at all. I had a 1 bedroom apartment to move just a couple blocks distance. Standard stuff, bed, sofa, wide screen TV, personal effects and some miscellaneous items, etc.. The quoted me 2 hours for the job, which sounded about right to me because I moved all of the exact same stuff with a buddy and his pick up truck a year ago and it took us less than 3 hours. Well, it took them 5 HOURS to do the move. And adding insult to injury, I wound up busting my own hump for almost 2 hours of that time helping them out because they were taking so long and we had the dedicated freight elevators reserved for a specific window of time. The 2 guys were nice enough and all, but the whole thing seemed very unprofessional. They didn't have any tools of the trade (dolly, anything with wheels or straps, etc..) that other movers always have. They lugged everything by hand, piece by piece, and it seemed to take forever. The loading dock manager described as "amateur hour" and I couldn't help but agree. They were 20 minutes late showing up, and they left a few of my things down on the loading dock that had the Doc Mgr not called me later that day to alert me of, could very well have gotten stolen. As I was writing a check for almost $400 which was more than twice the original estimate, covered in sweat because I had to spend almost 2 hours lugging stuff around, I couldn't help but feel like I had gotten a raw deal here. I won't use them again. read more

After a flawless move two years ago*, I knew I'd be using Move-tastic again for my move last week. Once again, utterly flawless. Scheduling service was a snap - they have an easy online estimate tool (providing estimated time and cost of your move) and they get back to you ASAP. Also, their office manager, Angie, is a gem. Like last time, they called in advance to let me know they were on their way and were right on time when they pulled into the alley. Two men started immediately loading the truck while the leader went over the documents I needed to sign (insurance and whatnot). Now, take a look at their logo - that little yellow box with running legs beneath - that is no lie, they RUN to get things done as quickly as possible. When you are paying by the hour, it's nice to know that people have your best interests in mind, you know? Everything was safely stowed in my new condo an hour earlier than estimated. Fabulous. While I hope to be in my new place for quite some time, I know who I'm calling if I ever need to move again. * Now for a little nostalgia: Move-tastic was actually the first company I ever looked up using Yelp. Aww, thanks, Yelp! read more

IT'S A BIRD...IT'S A PLANE...IT'S MOVE-TASTIC! In a world suffocated by evil, malaise, and Fox News, (is that redundant?) Move-tastic is a like a breath of fresh air, a beacon of light, a turducken wrapped in bacon, a no-wiper...you get the point...it's something pretty damn good. Seriously though, these guys are real-world super heroes. For example: MISTRESS BOOKARA: Born with an uncanny ability to organize, schedule moves, and provide extremely responsive communication, Mistress Bookara's magic touch will leave you feeling at complete ease as your move approaches. PULLEY-ANA : Beneath his mild-mannered exterior lies a genius in the field of quantum sofa mechanics. Faced with a inertia-resistant couch of seemingly infinite mass, Pulley-ana quickly rigged a complex series of pulleys and ties that safely lowered the behemoth to the ground off a 2nd floor balcony. ROLLING ROCK: Like Ali, this guy is so fast that when he turns the light off at night he's in bed before it gets dark. When this guy builds up speed he can't be stopped. Just sit back and marvel as your boxes fly quickly, but safely to and from the moving truck. His speed, along with the rest of the crew, simply defies comprehension. After all, aren't guys who work by the hour supposed to move SLOWER? In fact my entire move including loading, unloading, and furniture arranging (how about a little to the left...), took less than 2.5 hours. So the next time you want a fast, stress-free move at a reasonable price, screw the bat signal and flick on the Move-tastic signal. A crew of supermovers will be at your service in no time. read more

I hate moving. In fact, I'd rather do almost anything than move. Root Canal? Sounds great! When's my appointment? Drive to the 'burbs in rush hour traffic every day of my life? Sounds amazing! Guest appearance on Jackass? Sur...well I might have to think about that one. But the fact that I'm considering it should tell you something. So yeah, you get it. Moving with Move-tastic on the other hand makes moving less horrific. These guys are awesome. I've moved twice with them and they actually put a smile on my face on moving day. Not an easy feat. Let's start with the scheduling. So easy. I love that you can make a few clicks on the online checklist and they get back to you with a quote and an offer to set up your appointment within a day. Drama free. I'm still curious to see if my quote would go up by selecting the nacho cheese dispenser on the list, though. Love it! On to moving day. Well, before moving day they call to confirm. On the day, they call to tell you when they're coming. They take care of everything, where they're going to put the truck, how to block the doors, etc. Maybe moving companies do this all the time but my previous movers from Craigslist, a couple of teenagers wearing flip flops, never took care of that stuff. It's nice not having to worry about the basics. They also shrink wrapped my furniture and art work so it didn't get scratched. They even made sure to set everything up at the new place and double checked when they were done to make sure I didn't want help moving anything. Awesome! Both times the movers handled all of my items with utmost care and have never broken a thing, despite my shoddy packing job and some super heavy boxes. They even moved my sombrero (which I wasn't even sure I wanted) without squashing it. I was hoping one of them would wear it, that would have been the icing on the cake. The best part about Move-tastic is that the guys genuinely seem to enjoy what they're doing and they have fun together. They're having fun which kind of makes you feel like you're having fun. They never even blinked at having to carry all my stuff up two flights of narrow stairway. I don't know how they do it and make it seem like the best time ever. Both times they have come in under the estimate which is always great news. I love these guys. The worst part about the whole experience was when they left...and left me with all these boxes. WAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!! read more

Belated review for my move in mid-March. Moved from a third floor walkup to a third floor walkup, reasonable price and a crew that seemed like they liked working with each other. read more

This should have actually been my first Yelp review. But first or one-hundred-and-first review, one thing remains the same - Move-tastic is great. Though when I moved with them back in June, they were Smooth Moves (so that changed). I was moving from my former two bedroom Hades (I mean arrangement) to my current one bedroom Nirvana on short notice (my roommate told me about three weeks before he moved out). I had just gotten back from a road trip to Washington D.C. and moving was the last thing on my mind; but Smooth Moves found time to squeeze me in. Though it did take me asking for an extra week in my old apartment (since they're relatively part-time and only move people in the evenings after their full time jobs) to find a time they could move me. Certain aspects of the move seemed shady over the phone; but I promise anyone who uses them it's not. The quote they give is pretty accurate (they were actually one minute quicker than promised) and they show up mostly on time - in a full sized truck which fit my entire half of a large two bedroom apartment (one load). There is a surcharge for stairs so be prepared (third floor to third floor made the move a bit more expensive). These guys move things fast. The employees use moves as cross training for triathalons and marathons. They barely broke a sweat moving things that exhausted me just to look at; and they'll also dispose (of pretty much anything legal) and arrange if it fits in the schedule. The reason this should have been my first review was at the end of every move they ask people to Yelp them. When they asked back in June, I asked myself, "what is this Yelp thing?" But six months and 60% of my social life later, I still stand behind them and their somewhat coerced reviews. They earn all the word of mouth they can get - internet or no. read more

Frustrating experience trying to get a quote for packing and loading. First, they will only intake new customers through the website form where you have to detail every item you have. This wouldn't be a problem except that the quote that they give does not take into consideration any of that information. They simply provide an estimate of hourly rate for loading (plus a $110 travel fee - what is that?). For packing, they refuse to give an estimate an only price out cost of boxes and cost to pack each box. They are so nice on the phone, but I wish they were more hands on in the process to make me feel comfortable that working with them would be seamless. Unfortunately, the hands-off approach to quoting and getting my business suggests they will be even more hands-off in their approach to handling my things... read more

By far the worst moving experience I have ever had which is such a shame since I was referred to them. It cost me close to $800 to move two blocks away with a one bedroom. I have never paid over $400 for a move (clear across town) and they tried to tell me that the problems with the move where my fault. I caught the crew sitting in the back of the truck for a half hour of the move time when I specifically told them that I had the elevator for a window (they didn't seem to care at all). The crew complained the entire time and took 3 1/2 hours more than any other moving company I have ever used, including the one that moved me into the building I was leaving. I would be prepared to be charged way over the amount if you are to use them and you won't get a dollar back. They purposely make you pay upfront so they can refund you nothing. The customer service was not that of a 5 star company on Yelp. I am more than happy to go into more detail for any potential customer. read more

So many 5 star reviews! Why?! I was moving ONE block...yup, one block...and I was living in a studio at the time, so I didn't have much to move. They made two trips in the elevator and that was about it. When I made the appt. I was quoted less than an hour, since it was such a short distance and frankly I didn't have SHIT to move. but it took TWO hours...for one block (and a STUDIO!)??????? Seriously? Also, there were a couple chips on my dresser and entertainment center.......anddddd the two guys I had weren't very personable. Maybe it was just a long day for them, I don't know. I think I'll be shopping around for a new company next time around. read more

Riddle: How many movers does it take to hoist a 350 lb, 10 ft x 4 ft solid mahogany table 2.5 stories above street level, turn it on its side, and get into its new home through an open window? Answer: Never mind. It's too complicated to explain. Haha! But really, this isn't a shaggy dog story. I swear. It's a story about Customer Service Extraordinaire. I am reviewing Move-tastic's customer service, and not the move. I didn't use Move-tastic because of scheduling difficulties on my end. But the customer service in quoting a dicey move of this really tough piece of furniture was among the best customer service experiences I have had. I really do have a solid, 10 ft x 4 ft mahogany table that I want to move from one place to another. The table top alone really does weigh about 350 lbs. The base might be half of that. The table really cannot be moved into its intended home without hoisting it up 2.5 floors above street level, removing a window and bringing it through. Move-tastic's estimators, Angie and Austin, were awesome because they were prompt, responsive, great listeners, and so accommodating. On a moment's notice they sent Austin the Field Estimator to inspect and assess the entire situation. He arrived within an hour of my phone call. Within another hour after his on-site visit, I had a personal phone call from Angie the Office Estimator, together with - via mail - a detailed explanation and quote for moving this beast. Move-tastic wants your business. They will go after it with zeal. I fully expect they are as good at moving your stuff as they are at getting your business. I would call them again, for sure - and for that I am saving the 5th star. read more

I've used Move-Tastic 4 times now and each time they have been wonderful. They are efficient, carefully wrap furniture and get the job done! This last time I used them they were an hour late and did forget to bring the extra wardrobe boxes that we had booked, however, as usual they got us moved and not a single thing was broken or damaged. After the move, the manager, Dani, promptly addressed the issue and compensated us for our troubles. I highly recommend them and will use them again god willing that I move again. Thank you Move-Tastic!! read more

Wait! Did I hire movers?! I thought I did, but they were so fast and efficient that it seemed like my belongings just appeared at my new apartment like magic. After hearing rave reviews, both on Yelp and from people I know in real life, I decided to hire Move-tastic for my recent move. The booking process was really easy and everything was handled by email. It was almost a little too easy and it made me fear that something was going to go wrong. It didn't. My move was schedule for 9am and the movers called around 8:15 saying that they were on their way and should be there in a half hour. They called again 15 minutes later saying that they were outside and ready to get this move started! Within another 15 minutes, they had loaded most of my boxes onto the truck and were starting on the furniture. After another 15 minutes they were done and ready to head to my new home. In addition to doing all the heavy lifting for me, they also took the time to pack some last minute items that I had forgotten AND helped me disasemble some of my electronics. I stayed behind to clean up the old apartment and had someone else let the movers in at the new location. By the time I got to the new place, they had unloaded everything and were filling out my paperwork. The cost was waaaaay under budget even with the tip. The movers that Move-tastic sent for my move were polite, extremely nice, and very professional - in addition to being lightning fast! Every person that I dealt with at Move-tastic was a pleasure to deal with and I'll be sure to call them the next time that I move. read more

Excellent. I have already recommended them to others. They actually work even faster as they unload the truck. The lead guy Simon was super professional and helpful. Their estimate was so good that even though we had way more than I said we did, in my denial-infused reality-impaired pre-move state, they managed to meet their estimate. (Usually they come in lower/faster than estimated). They rock. All the 5 star reviews are right. They make the harshness of moving way less harsh because they are very nice and very strong and hardworking. You pay at the very end, after all unloading is done, which I think is great. I guess with IL law most companies make you pay before you unload the truck. With other movers that have done that w/me they got slower at the end, killing time so they didn't have to give $ back. Janet's moving tips: Get way more boxes than you think you'll need. You can always put extras out in the alley. Get way more packing tape than you'll think you need. Get some kind of safe tape like painter's masking tape to tape drawers shut, and do it before the movers come. Have everything boxed, then label the boxes, and have some easy big labeling system so that the movers know where to put the boxes during the unload. For example, if it goes in the 3rd bedroom put a huge 3 on the sides and top of the box. Book them as much in advance as possible because it's no secret they're great, and they book up fast. Don't forget to have cash set aside for tips for each mover. Have fruit popsicles waiting for you in your new freezer for after the movers leave. :-) read more

A flawless move from start to finish, although truth be told I may have been the easiest move ever for them. We moved a few miles away and were able to bring things over earlier before the actual day the lease started, so we took everything that would fit either into my car or Andy's jeep. That left about 6 pieces of big furniture and maybe 10 or so boxes that were on the heavy side. The day of the move I received a call with an offer to bump up the appointment since another move had finished early. I said to come at 2:30 and they literally arrived at 2:30 - on the dot. Every item was carried carefully and/or wrapped in shrink very quickly and professionally. Same on the other end - they brought everything in carefully, placed it where I said, and unwrapped it so fast I never even saw them do it. A quoted 3 hour time ended up being 1 1/2 hours and therefore a smaller bill which I very much appreciated. Unlike the other reviewers, the two men I had did not run, but they were so super fast and efficient they didnt need to! Nothing damaged, nothing lost. Very impressed. And honestly, the best part of the move! I wish I had given them more to do and saved my back! read more

I'll add another 5 star review for Pete and Pat for making my move go very smoothly. I have to admit, they were nearly 2 hours late, which would cost any normal mover I'd rate on Yelp at least 2 stars. But Smooth Moves more they made up for it by totally busting their asses once they got there and moving all of my stuff over to my new condo in no time at all. I kid you not: Once they arrived, they moved all of my stuff out of the old place AND into the new place in less time than it took my previous movers just to unload the truck when I moved into the old place a year ago. They also stayed in touch with me while I was waiting to keep me assured that I wasn't going to be stranded. These guys are not only incredible because of how fast they move, but they are really friendly and they make you feel comfortable with your stuff. You truly will get a smooth move if you hire them. read more

I most recently used Move-tastic! for the fourth time in about five years. In the past, my moves with them were always painless, quick, and inexpensive. This time, and maybe the downpour is partly to blame, but my floor in the condo I was selling was badly scratched (I spent hours the next day reducing the visibility of the scratch), they put a four inch dent in the wall with the couch, and shattered a box of glass vases and decorative items, most of which are irreplaceable. Thank goodness my box of rare beers (first world problem, amirite?) only ripped open and nothing broke. I've contacted them but... that whole moving thing didn't leave me with a lot of time to file a claim. I suppose I should file that and update the review. I will say that they were good about accommodating my repeat requests to move the date, etc. So, I might use them again, maybe, but I'd be sure to watch them like a hawk the next time. It's a real shame, because we had a good run up until that point. read more

Quite simply, the best moving experience I could imagine. NO HIDDEN CHARGES. I cannot stress enough how important this was to me after getting totally taken advantage of during my last move. These guys charge $100 an hour, plus $75 for the truck fee and $40 for materials. That's it. They will not overcharge you later. Also for me, the actual cost came in well below the estimated cost (estimated 4.5hrs, took 3.25). Also, they are FRIENDLY. They speak english and they seem genuinely pleased to be doing what they're doing. They took great care of all my stuff, and they did it with a smile. They actually JOG back and forth between runs of stuff when they aren't carrying anything. I'm sure in the long run this didn't really save much time, but the attitude is there and I simply felt like I had gotten fantastic service during the entire thing. I will never use another mover ever again. read more

Consistent! My 2nd time using Move-tastic after trying a different company (boo) last move. I am never betraying them again! Julius, Andrew, Ulisses, and Ben made the move so easy. Even though their day was initially thrown off by one of their crew having a baby that morning (how dare he!), they communicated the hiccup, got to work and got the replacement 4th man over to the house quickly. They were champs in getting out a huge sectional, even taking the door off of the hinges to get it done without a single scratch! When we arrived at the new place, they continued with their pleasant demeanor, helped with planning where things should go and entertained my overly inquisitive mother and my children randomly wanting things placed a certain way. AND I got free wardrobe boxes for being a repeat customer. Savings! All in all, another great experience. Choose this company, anyone can move you, but this company moves you WELL. OH: and they came in below the estimate! read more

My wife and I moved from Humboldt Park to Evergreen Park the last weekend in May 2015. Although we did a lot of prep work getting ready for the move we had no idea what we were getting in to with Movetastic. These guys just KILLED it!!! (in a good way) We had been living in our old place for 3 years in which time we got married, inherited a bunch of family stuff and bought a new massive couch. Movetastic sent out 4 guys Marco, Michael, Kelvin, and Jimmy. (which is mandatory when moving a piano is involved) and these guys had our whole 2 bedroom storefront apartment packed in their truck in like 2.25 hours! Just AMAZING! They are overly courteous asking us every time they needed to use the washroom and plug in their phones for a quick charge. HERE ARE THE KEY FACTORS TO MY FIRST EVER 5 STAR YELP REVIEW: -They communicate well, not only to you but more importantly to each other -They go the distance in handling your items. Things we never would have thought to wrap got wrapped. Blankets on everything. Not one thing was broken in our move -Hustle. They have it. I don't know if Movetastic makes these guys do fitness tests or time trials before they get hired but these guys move quickly. -They know their audience. My wife and I are really laid back and let them play their music of choice while loading up. When it came to unloading our mothers were already at our new home helping us clean. We told them to jam some music and they choose not to probably not to offend. We did not feel it was necessary but at the same time acknowledged the respectfulness of their decision. And finally.. our piano dilemma. After trying for 30+ mins they couldn't get my grandmothers upright piano through either door at our new home. Finally my wife said "forget it, we'll put it in the garage and sell it" Here was their perfect opportunity to call it quits on a fairly large and heavy object but they didn't.. they choose to rethink and plot their moves and used "give up" as motivation. Sure enough not even 5 mins after she said that did they not only get it in but didn't so much as scratch a wall... then proceeded to high 5 each out saying things like "you gotta think Movetastic" & "That's Movetastic" Marco, Michael, Kelvin, and Jimmy all have serious pride in what they do and where they work. Kudos to all 4 of them! We did tip these guys, we provided them with bottled water and electrolytes non stop and bought them pizza for lunch. They were very appreciative. We have never used movers before but have heard horror stories of those who have. If you are even thinking about movers, don't even waste your time looking any further. Make your next Move-tastic!! read more

I wish I used The Professionals Moving instead. I had a great experience with them last move. The Move-Tastic guys showed up and did nothing more than an OK job. What really brought down the rating is that they broke my lamp - which I wouldn't have cared much but they decided to glue it together and not tell me about it. I found out about it because I ended up with glue all over my hand when I tried to put the light bulb back in!!! Also a vintage wall clock had its minute/second hands broken. I ended up having to throw it out as it's now useless. Again, broken items happen during a move but glueing it together without telling the owner is just down right shady and completely dishonest. I will never use them again or recommend to friends after what happened. read more

I used this highly recommended moving company with disastrous results. After explaining that I had several Antique Tortoise Shell collections as well as Fine Art, I had a disastrous experience. Parts to my TREADMILL WERE LOST, and my calls were never returned. In fact I called again this week, and still haven't received a returned call from my Project Manager Austin, or the head of the company, "Pete". I have so many damaged items from poor packing, that I still can't believe it. This company is not only inept, but doesn't offer any type of Customer Service!!! read more

Filled out their online form to get a quote for moving 47 boxes and 2 small pieces of furniture from my home to a storage unit located a half mile away on Friday. Received the estimate next day and booked the reservation by Tuesday for a move that same week. On the actual move day I received a "get ready" call 35 minutes before the expected arrival time. The 2 man team, Travis B. and Jason P., arrived promptly at the designated time and got our move completed well within the estimated completion time frame of 2 - 4 hours. They were professional and courteous so no complaints there as well. I really appreciated that at my storage unit where they were dropping off, they lifted each box to make sure that heavier boxes were loaded on the bottom and lighter boxes placed on top. This will make it easier to unload from the storage unit in the future and prevent any lighter boxes getting crushed over time while in storage. 5 stars all the way for Travis and Jason. The only place where I could see improvement is that I wish that Movetastic would provide in person estimates. Our move was very straight forward and we gave them an exact estimate of boxes/furniture to be moved. However, because people tend to get estimates prior to finishing their packing (or still packing the morning of their move!!) they tend to be off on the number count so movers prepare for this margin of error by overestimating on everything. In turn, Movetastic gave us a truck that was larger than necessary for our move. Why is that a problem, well a larger truck means a more expensive truck rental fee for our final bill of lading. Lastly, know that you can ask for a full credit/refund on the "materials fee" if you do not use any of their materials (ex. tape, boxes, moving pads, stretch wrap etc.). We had every single item to be moved boxed, sealed, labeled and ready to go prior to their arrival and old blankets/comforters ready to be used to protect our furniture. Our movers alerted the office that we didn't need any materials and we were not charged that fee. Overall, a great experience. read more

well, I went with these guys because I thought I had gone with them before... turns out I have a bad memory and it was another moving company. The move was very expensive and took all day. Based on my past experience with a moving company, I expected a much more efficient, fast, and affordable move. They had 6 guys and it took approximately 8 hours to move from my 2 bedroom to a 3 bedroom. Not to mention my husband had moved much of the smaller items prior to the move. They were very careful with my things and very polite. I just didn't get what I expected and paid at least 3 to 4 times more than what I had intended. Unfortunately, I have to move again because the neighbors complain about our toddler playing with his toys, and they are making our lives miserable (to be fair, they probably think the same thing about us). This time around, I am going back to company I used before.... read more