Moving is always a pain but man these guys are amazing. Gonzalo and Joey were incredible, I seriously couldn't have asked for better movers and better help. I had a lot of (what I thought to be) difficult objects and they handled it with ease. They both took the time to wrap all my glass furniture pieces, all my frames, tables, couch, chairs, tv, tv stand, bookshelf, lamps, you name it in blankets and pack the truck efficiently. Thanks again guys! read more

They made the impossible possible. Windy City movers took an EXTREMELY tight time window, and loaded an entire one bedroom apartment worth of furniture on an 8" flatbed truck from Home Depot. I'm gonna say that again, an entire one bedroom apartment worth of furniture on an 8" flatbed truck from Home Depot from TWO different storage locations 20 minutes apart, then another 20 minutes to my new place, all within 2 hours. And they did it with confidence, professionalism, and positivity, without stressing at all. Unbelievable. I was worried I would have to wait until next Saturday to move in, but Windy City Movers made it happen. I cannot say enough good things about them. read more

The movers were so great! They were so quick and took great care of my stuff. I would highly recommend them.

I booked Gonzalo and Windy City Helpers again for a move this weekend and they completely bailed on me 30 minutes before the move!!! I scheduled the move with Gonzalo a week and a half beforehand, then followed up with text to confirm. Didn't hear anything. Called him the day of the move and he verbally confirmed that the they would be there. I texted him a question, no response, so I called his line again and was told by another colleague that they hadn't actually booked my move, that they didn't have enough movers to staff it, and that they wouldn't be able to help me. I was in shock and left in a horrible position of moving day with no movers. No apology or aknolwedgement from Gonzalo. If you value reliability, good communication, and movers who SHOW UP, do not book with Windy City Helpers. Very disappointed. read more

I used Windy City Helpers to help move my daughter from one apartment to another in Chicago during the the week of Thanksgiving 2020. Be aware that they do not supply the moving truck or vehicle, but do supply the labor to help with the move. I did not realize this until the helpers showed up in a mid sized sedan! Fortunately and luckily I had my 2003 Honda Odyssey mini-van which we used to make the move, although it took several trips back and forth from the old apartment to the new one. The two helpers that showed up were fantastic. They were knowledeable, friendly, and understood great customer service. Very refreshing. They understood the area and were able to adapt, improvise, and overcome any obstacles. I would not hesitate to use them again, knowing now in advance to supply the truck! read more

You didn't see us driving the truck. We already had the truck parked before you got there. And you loaded it up and left before we drove the truck away. Don't lie in an attempt to make this look like it was our fault. read more

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We had an incredible experience with Windy City Helpers. We had a Ubox from U-Haul, which Windy City Helpers picked up and brought to our condo to fill and take back to U-Haul. They were responsive and communicative, calling to confirm the move date and time, then to confirm when they were on their way to pick up the UBox, then again to let me know when they were around the corner. They arrived promptly and cordially, ready to work. The team was awesome, rolled with all the punches of a move and solved problems before I knew we had them. They worked... HARD and they worked well. I can't thank them enough for the care they took while handling our belongings. I will use Windy City Helpers again and again, and recommend them to everyone who needs a reliable moving company. read more

Edgar, Alex and Isaiah helped us with our move and they were AWESOME! Courteous, professional, fast and on-time. I would definitely use Windy City Helpers again for my move. Update: We had our items unloaded by another crew because we moved long-distance. The other crew said they thought Windy City Helpers did an outstanding job packing the truck. WCH also worked at a significantly faster pace than the other guys. read more

This is probably the best value of services I have every experienced with any type of company I have every encountered at any level or service at any time in my LIFE. I'm really hesitant to even post this review as it will draw more business to Gonzalo, and possibly restrict their availability to help me out in the future - BUT, that's okay because these guys are excellent and deserve more business. They are the BEST moving help I've ever had, and hands down the best speed of service I've had. They are quick to respond and will be there when you need them/book them. I've used them three times since living in the Chicago-land and wouldn't go anywhere else for any sort of moving needs or help. You'll save $$ with these guys. Make sure to tip them - they deserve it and you will happily do it. DO IT. read more

I would highly recommend Windy City Helpers for anyone moving in Chicago. I packed up a u-haul u-box container in Michigan and had it shipped to a Chicago u-haul storage facility. I was concerned with logistics of getting it to my apartment and Windy City Helpers came to the rescue! They picked it up for me, unloaded it into my apartment, and returned the u-box container all for a very reasonable price. They communicated ahead of time to confirm date and time and called the day of with an accurate ETA. My crew even put my bed frame and headboard together for me. They were friendly, efficient, and professional! I appreciate Windy City Helpers for truly helping to take some of the stress out of moving to a new city. read more

I'm a property manager, and some of my tenants in a downtown high-rise used Windy City Helpers to move about 2 weeks ago. According to my tenants, they did a great job, as far as getting the move done quickly and professionally. Unfortunately, the movers damaged one of the hallways during the move (a dent in the drywall and scuffed the paint). It was obviously an accident, and accidents happen to everyone. The damage to the wall was $90 to have repaired, so I brought it to the attention of Gonzalo from Windy City Helpers. Gonzalo bent over backwards to immediately send us a check to cover the $90 in damage, and apologized for the inconvenience. NOTE TO GONZALO: No need to apologize...Accidents happen, and you and your company handled this situation with the utmost professionalism. As a property manager, I have experienced and witnessed many instances of very unprofessional moving companies, so it's always a pleasure to work with a company like yours. I will definitely be recommending you to our tenants who are looking for moving company referrals in the future. read more

I called windy city helpers 2 days in advance and schedule a 1pm appointment. The helpers were to come help me move my belongings from my storage unit, to a uhaul. The day before the move the appointment was confirmed, and I told the guy on the other line to please be on time, because I was driving all the way back to California, and wanted to be on the road at a certain time. So this is where the BS begins...1pm I get a call stating the guys would be running 20mins late that they were finishing up an appointment right around the corner from me. I'm like okay no big deal my cousin and I will just move out what we can. 20mins past still no movers...call back guy tells me 30mins more. Now I'm pissed, but I am staying calm... now it's 2:15 and no one is there...damn shame. Another moving company just happens to show up to move someone else belongings into storage, and once they finished they helped me out, and had all my belongings in the truck in no time. read more

I've been using movers and help like this for years and this is the best company value we have ever hired. they went above and beyond in every way and genuinely felt like they were friends after a couple days of working with them. Can't say enough about how lucky I was to find them while I was in Chicago! read more

Seriously a wonderful experience. I called other companies with great reviews on yelp and they were wishy washy or did not call back when they said they did. A friend told me about them and they were spot on! Great job. I flew in from Marina del Rey, CA to move things into storage. They were on time. Very professional and were not expensive in fact I was impressed with The pricing. The two guys who came packed up the truck didn't waste time and even helped pack things including a large glass table top. It was a wonderful experience. They confirmed the night before and also in the morning which made it clear I was a priority and eased my mind as my flight is due to leave soon. (Even the best companies can make a mistake so I was worried as we were so pressed for time, the extra calls made it clear that there would be no room for human error on their part) read more

I will never move without calling Gonzalo. He makes sure all the stress of your move is in good hands. He squeezed me into his busy schedule with a 3 man crew who worked through every issue that could possibly arise. Not only do they work fast, the main reason I remain loyal to this company is that your furniture and belongings are not broken or damaged and there is no property damage to the new or old residence. Every helper knows how to pack the moving truck accurately to ensure that your things are safe and secure. Honestly, his prices are more than reasonable for the type of service and job this team provides. My favorite helpers at Windy City Movers are Gonzalo, Gabriel, and Steven. Their customer service and time management skills are brilliant. read more

Two years ago we had Windy City Helpers move us into our apartment. It was an excellent experience. We decided to use them to move us out two years later. Unfortunately they didn't show. We tried calling and texting the owner (Gonzalo) but he didn't answer us. We ended up having to move everything ourselves. Terrible experience. Although I would have recommended them before I unfortunately have to tell you to stay away from this company. read more

I played phone tag with these guys for over a week. I recommend paying a little extra and getting people who actually respond to messages. On two occasions, I spoke to Gonzalo who asked me to text my name and address to him but they just don't have a system to confirm my appointment. Update to my original review - They came through on the set appointment date and were quick and efficient. The rate includes three guys who were quick to wrap and move my items from my condo to a storage unit. The only reason that I did not give them five stars is due to the hassle getting the appointment. read more

Solid. Called previous to arrival. Killed it with the move. Even with no time left offered to help with other stuff. WILL call them again with moving help. Growing operation that won't disappoint. read more

I found a sofa being sold online for a needy family I know. It needed to be picked up same day. I was very lucky that Gonzalo agreed to pick it up and move it that evening, this past Sunday. He said 6pm, but when I hadn't heard from him by 6:20, I got into my car to purchase the sofa. He finally responded, asking to push the job to the next morning. I informed him that the seller was not able to wait and Gonzalo very graciously offered his own sofa (not necessary, but certainly appreciated) and I cancelled my other purchase. He messaged me on Monday saying that he could move the sofa that evening and then I never heard from him again. I have sent a few text messages, called and tried to leave a message, but the mailbox is full. Offering his own sofa was very nice, but at this point, any response, even just to move something, would be appreciated. He made a point when cancelling to say that he felt badly for not coming through for me. With all the good reviews here, I really wanted to like this company. I try to support local businesses and they seem like nice people. It's very disappointing that Gonzalo has not been in contact at all and has, seemingly, left me high and dry. Now, to start looking for another sofa. read more

Found Gonzalo and his guys listed as loaders on Budget's website. The big moving companies were quoting really high prices and telling me it would take 5 to 10 days for the moving truck to reach our new home. We were moving out of a 4 bedroom in Chicago (6 hours away to Minnesota). Windy City Helpers saved me nearly $2k. They started loading in Chicago 11AM on Monday and I was all moved into my new place by 1PM the next day Tuesday! They were polite, fast and trustworthy. Things to know... - Gonzalo is a busy guy and has a lot of appointments. Even though you text/email your info he might call a few times and ask you for it again. - They were a little bit late but it actually helped us out because we weren't ready. - Meet Gonzaolo at the rental truck company the morning of the move. That way you and the driver can register with the rental company. Then they will drive the truck to your house. - It is good to have LOTS of packing tape and blankets ready on moving day. I'd suggest at least 24 blankets and 15 rolls a tape for a 4 bedroom apartment. - We had a few things left to pack. They were happy to wrap it up and chuck it in a box but, as far as I can tell, their main gig is loading / unloading. Bottom line, have your stuff packed and ready to go when they arrive. If you have something fragile, wrap it and pack it yourself. - We were told there would be 3 guys to load and 3 guys to unload. Instead, there were 4 guys each time (including the two drivers). I had water, Gatorade and snickers in the fridge for the guys. We tipped everybody and we also gave them some $ for lunch. - Finally, for a long drive, don't forget to give them $ for gas. read more

I booked these guys through U-Haul and they are great. I have used them twice now and they got me out of my current 1BR and into my new 1BR 15min away in just under 2 hours total. Both times they have come with an extra guy as well. Never any damage to my furniture and they got my couch out much easier than when the furniture company delivered it. Couldn't recommend more. read more

Just perfect. I ordered a UBox and looked for help through Moving Help. I chose Windy City Helpers after comparing Yelp reviews of the different companies. Windy City had both the highest rating and the cheapest price. Gonzalo was fantastic! Very professional and friendly. His team worked quickly, but they didn't just throw my stuff in the UBox. They were very careful. They also thought about how they were packing the container so they could utilize the most space. DEFINITELY recommend using these guys. read more

I can't recommend Windy City Helpers enough for their excellent service. I had to hire them on a short notice and they were available in just over an hour, on a Saturday. Charlie, Edgar and one more helper, unloaded a 15 feet Uhaul truck within an hour, brought all the stuff to 4th floor, no elevator, and mind you my queen-size Hastens bed is heavy!!! The crew was on time, very friendly, polite, they were efficient, professional, stacked my boxes neat, kept boxes off freshly painted wall, did their job very clean. Price was reasonable too. Super happy with their service! read more

I HIGHLY recommend Gonzalo and Gabe fromo Windy City Helpers. I booked them as an add-on when i rented a u-haul truck. They were very fast, careful, professional, and trustworthy, and best of all, their rates are absolutely reasonable. They even went over their allotted 2-hour timeslot by about 30 minutes, just to make sure the job was done right, and didn't charge extra. I'm not sure that this will always be the case, but they got major extra credit for it in my book. I have never had a move go better/easier than expected before, but honestly this one did, and these guys are a huge reason for that. read more

I'm rating Windy City Helpers 5 stars because their service is AMAZING. They moved everything in a timely fashion, and delivered my boxes with care. Thank You read more

Five stars! This is the third time I've used this company and I will continue to use them and refer them to all friends/family. By far the best value of services I have ever experienced or heard of. I recommend Isaiah and Elijah, they did our last move and were wonderful and efficient. You will not be disappointed. Thanks Windy City Helpers! read more

Tony, Gonzalo and Ben were perfect. They were 10 minutes late but called ahead. Wrapped all furniture in blankets and worked very efficiently to load the entire one bedroom apartment into a UHaul in under an hour. They ensured that everything was packed safely and securely into the truck. After a 13 hour drive, we opened up the truck and everything was intact, right where they had packed it. Great guys, great service, great value. read more

I ordered a U-Box and chose Windy City Helpers through Moving Help to deliver and pack the box. Edgar and Robert were punctual, efficient and packed the U-Box with Tetris-like precision! Windy City Helpers and Gonzalo were also great in dealing with U-Haul and Moving Help's multiple screw ups with the pick up location. I happily recommend their services. read more

These guys are AWESOME! My Husband and I moved to Chicago from Houston and were a little worried about picking a company while living out of state. I don't think we could have found any one more professional or friendly. When we got to Chicago these guys were on time and ready to work! As in any downtown location you have to reserve the elevator for moving in and out. Naturally another person was running behind and impeding on our elevator time. Without skipping a beat the team from Windy City Helpers helped pack up the other truck so we could get started with our move. They unloaded the truck in one hour, placed the boxes/furniture where we asked and took care to make sure nothing broke. If you need movers hire them! read more

Great experience with Windy City Helpers!! My boyfriend and I moved from a townhouse in Lincoln Park to a 1 bedroom in River North. The townhouse was on the 4th floor with no elevator and narrow steps but Gonzalo and his team had our furniture all packed up quickly and efficiently. We didn't think all of our furniture would fit in the UHaul we rented, but thanks to their expert packing skills there was room to spare. The move itself start to finish lasted under 2 hours. Will definitely be calling them again for our next move!! read more

I just called Windy City Helpers and a guy answered the phone with an out of breath hello. I asked if this was Windy City Movers, he said yes then continued talking to other people not to me on the phone. I said hello again. He said yes?! I said I would like to get an estimate for a local move and he said "Right now, I'm at $80/hr for two professional movers." I asked him to repeat that. He hung up on me! Shocked, I called back and got his voice mail with an automatic message just reading the phone number so I know I actually got someone from the business. If this is how they treat new business, I would never do business with them. read more

I was moving out of state on July 16 and contacted Windy City to see if they could help load up everything packed from the apartment to my rental truck. I made the reservation two weeks in advance. I confirmed twice during those two weeks and was assured I was scheduled for 8:00 am on July 16. I lived in a high rise and had four hours to get everything into the truck. On the morning of the move by the time 8:20 rolled around I started to get nervous. I started calling and texting Gonzalo. No answer. No return text. By the time 8:40 rolled around, I started to panic. I'll spare you the rest of the nightmare that endured. I chose Windy City Helpers because of the many positive reviews, but I guess I was way too naïve. I've waited two days and I still haven't been contacted. Nothing. Zilch. Moving is by far one of the most stressful things a person can go through in life and I can't believe that I got stood up. Do yourself a favor and if you are moving, go through a reputable company who can provide you with a guarantee. Do not under any circumstances call this place. read more

I booked Windy City Helpers via http://movinghelp.com and was pleased that they called immediately after I booked/paid online to confirm and set up a time. They also called the night before to confirm - which ended up concerning me more than anything, since the first question was "What time did we decide on?" The next morning, we had literally just finished packing the final box when they were supposed to arrive, at 9 a.m. By 9:20, no one had showed, so I tried calling the individual who confirmed with me the night before. No answer, straight to voicemail. Luckily I was able to find another number for Ben, who I called and explained the situation, and he called me back once he had spoken to the movers, who said they were on their way..................At 10:05, they arrived, and neither of the movers were the ones who I had confirmed the move with or spoken to on the phone. Lesson learned: Find out who will be your actual movers and get their phone numbers. To be fair, the two gentlemen who helped load and unload were very apologetic and downright embarrassed for being late, and they did an excellent job moving my items quickly and with care through the rain and over some halfway-melted snow and a gravel parking area covered in dog poo. I haven't seen any problems with my furniture or either my old or new places. In addition to being apologetic, they were also good businessmen and did not charge me for the time that it took over the pre-paid two hours (excluding the hour of tardiness). Because of the quality job they did, their friendliness, and the good business sense, I would consider using Windy City Helpers again. read more

I can't say enough good things about Windy City Helpers! While clearing our house out after living there for 36 years, we used them to move furniture for donation to the garage. They were excellent! read more

I 100% recommend this crew for your Chicago move. I had a very complicated move, and it all had to be coordinated while I was working. A big thanks to Charlie for going out of his way to make the truck pick up and uPack unload go smooth. He even came to my apartment the night before to pick up the keys to the container. They showed up ready to work and were so professional. If you're moving in Chicago, you have to use Windy City Helpers, I will never move with anyone else again. read more

These professional movers are the people you call for any of your moving needs. They take the time to do things right, don't dawdle are budget friendly and respect your belonging as if they were their own. Do yourself a favor and call them and save your back and stress for someone who takes their craft very seriously. read more

Absolutely AMAZING! I would give them 10 stars if YELP would allow it! I wanted to hug these guys and take them out to dinner after they got us out of our house, into our storage space in 2hours flat! I didn't think this was going to be an easy operation because it included moving my gorgeous ebony upright piano. Clearly they were pros and have mastered a system. Gonzalo and his crew were on top of everything! From the moment I made the reservation through U-haul the night before the move; to his follow up phone calls the same night (at 9pm. Who DOES that?) and the AM of the move; to getting to our house on time (if not early), they can not be beat-- hands down! We hired them for three hours (just in case) with 2 movers. Let's just say they came with extras and left us astounded and in awe!!! They are systematic and took extremely brilliant care of our personal possessions, especially my piano and the children's artwork. Their entire service is nothing less than perfect! Don't let the price fool you! They are a steal. You seriously get a bang for your buck, because they deserve so much more. NOTHING BUT LOVE, LOVE, LOVE FOR THEM!!! WINDY CITY HELPERS, I LOVE YOU!!! read more

They are the best! This moving team helped me move twice - once was an unload from out of town and one a local Chicago move. Both moves were well-communicated and stress-free thanks to this team. I made the mistake of going to Craigslist once and my movers never showed up or called. Leaving me stuck with an empty truck on the day of my move. This team is professional and a message on Facebook or by phone will get you a quick response and confirmation they're coming. Their rates are also highly competitive. It may be impossible to find another quality team at this price point. read more

Gonzalo and Alex moved a heavy armoire from my ground floor upstairs today for a reasonable price. I called this morning and they were able to fit me in this afternoon. They were super cautious with the furniture and my house. I look forward to using them again! Thank you SO much!! read more

Windy City Helpers was an awful moving experience. I would not recommend this service to anyone. I had booked the service for 8:30 am. They even called to confirm 8:30 am the night before. The day of, they were 2 hours late and did not bother to call me back until 10:00 am. I ended up having to move my furniture from my apartment to the truck and, they finally showed up to help unload. In addition, the receptionist did not offer an apology for this horrific experience. read more