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

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

BEWARE. I hired them to store my household goods for 5 months in a so called heated warehouse. When…read moremy goods were restored to me, they had obviously been stored outside in a leaky container. Everything I owned was sodden and covered with black mold, ruined books, ruined original artwork, moldy carpets and clothing. EVERYTHING had to be washed and cleaned, some things professionally. Some of my furniture was gouged. Not only that but many of my treasured items were missing, presumed stolen....gifts from my deceased parents, kitchenware, art work, a shelving unit, gardening tools, the list goes on. I was still finding out after a year things I was missing. I would NEVER hire this company in one million years. Only got a third of my costs through small claims. BEWARE. I wish I had read these before I ever hired them.

BEWARE. Household possessions which were to be stored "in a heated warehouse" for 5 months, were…read moredelivered, covered in black mould, wet and sodden. They had stored my stuff outside in a leaking c-can. EVERYTHING I owned had to be washed. Every spoon, sock, book, everything. Ruined artwork, warped books, and worst of all a whole load of missing items, that can never be replaced. Gifts from my deceased mother and old friends, missing artwork, kitchen ware, shelving unit, garden tools, etc. I was still discovering missing items over a year later. Had to take them to small claims court. It was an absolute NIGHTMARE. BEWARE.

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

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

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

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

This is a first-rate mover. We had a large household with piano in May 2020. In July 2021 another…read moreresidential move. Our estimate from Salmon's Transfer ("best company in town?") was sky high in comparison to Jacob Montgomery's. Jacob is the last word in professional. He does not charge for his travel time, and in fact, is very generous. He is very careful, highly experienced and skilled. 100% dependable.

A friend had reccomended them to me and now it's the only company I go with. Just a heads up, they…read moreare busy around the end and beginning of the month so make your appointment in advance if you want someone good. I've had these movers move me 3 times and each time was fast and efficient. I've had other companies over charge and damage my things in the past. You will not expect that from these guys. I've even recommend them to my move my work company to a new location and the business owners where quite happy with the move. I would definitely recommend them again!!!

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

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

I work in the film industry and have worked alongside this company for a few whole house…read moremove-outs/ins and I have been so impressed with the care this company takes with peoples belongings! Items were packed with care, and secured for safe travel to their storage facilities. Movers showed up on time, worked efficiently and were kind and respectful. Would definitely use them for my personal needs!

From the owner: At Len Wrays Moving and Storage Ltd., our focus is on a stress-free move. Our commitment to our…read morecustomers has made us the best mover in the business. Whether your move is local, across country, another country entirely, a home or business move, a piano, long or short term storage, packing services or packing materials, Len Wrays Moving & Storage Ltd. has the knowledge and resources to make your relocation effortless. No matter where you are moving to or from on the Sunshine Coast, (Port Mellon, Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Sechelt, Halfmoon Bay, Pender Harbour, or Powell River), Len Wrays Moving & Storage Ltd. has the experience to make your move as seamless as possible. At Len Wrays Moving and Storage Ltd., our focus is on a stress-free move. Our commitment to our customers has made us the best mover in the business.Whether your move is local, across country, another country entirely, a home or business move, a piano, long or short term storage, packing services or packing mat

Found the owner kind at the beginning of the move but after the move when we found a lot of damage,…read morehe turned into an unreasonable mad man. Won't recommend, won't use again, and will warn everyone that they won't respect your furniture.

AVOID AVOID AVOID…read more They showed up with UHaul not a moving truck. Obvious concern when one 'mover' said she had to leave soon for Dr app, the other said he 'had to get to work' soon Called head office and they said they would check and call back. Meanwhile UHaul drives off....!!!! Tried to call head office and got answering machine. Used different phone, call was answered and when I identified who we were they hung up! Tried their CHAT line saying we weren't sure they hadn't driven off with some of our possessions they told me on CHAT to call 911 Needless to say this is not a professional company.