General Questions:

What are your hours of operation?

Our office is open from 9am to 5pm, seven days a week. If you have any non-immediate questions, we also check our email often. Generally, our moves take place between 7am and 10pm, but we are willing to move any time of day or night, including weeknights and weekends.

How does your scheduling work?

Every crew typically performs two moves a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The morning move starts around 8 or 9am and ends when the last item in our truck is placed in the destination address. We try to estimate this time as best as possible, but it difficult to predict the exact duration of a move. Thus, our afternoon and evening moves do not have fixed start times. The start times vary depending on when previous moves finish. We kindly ask you to be available two hours prior to and after the scheduled move time.

Are you licensed, bonded and insured?

You betcha!

What are your rates?

We charge a competitive hourly rate that depends on several factors, including the number of men needed to execute your move, travel distance between your initial and final destinations, and other considerations. We regularly conduct market research to guarantee that our rates stay competitive.

Do you have an hourly minimum?

Yes, but it’s only three hours.

What payment methods do you accept?

We wish we could get paid in gold... At present, we graciously accept cash, check and all major credit cards.

Do you provide a receipt?

Yes, we will provide you with a bill of lading.

How far in advance do I need to book my move?

The end of the month is by far the busiest time to schedule a move, so please contact us in advance to make sure that we have availability. That said, we are happy to accommodate last-minute moves—for instance, when other moving companies don’t show up—when our schedule allows.

What about deposits/cancellation fees?

We do not require deposits. To avoid a cancellation fee, we require a 72 hour notice prior to the day of your move via email or phone.

What are your Terms of Service?

We thought you'd never ask! Here are our Terms of Service.

What’s this about you being athletic?

We pride ourselves on being smart, athletic, and fast. By moving you quickly, we get a great workout and you get a great savings over the competition. (Please see below for recommendations on tipping for speedy service... *wink*, *wink*.)

Moving Services:

What size move can you accommodate?

Our box trucks range between 16 and 22 feet and can typically accommodate a 1-3 bedroom apartment. For single family homes and larger moves, please contact us.

What geographical area do you service? Do you provide long-distance moves?

We move within Chicago and all of her beautiful suburbs. We do not provide long-distance moves, but we do frequently provide truck-loading service for out-of-town moves.

I am moving in from out-of-state. Can you help me unload my truck when I arrive?

Absolutely. We do truck loads and unloads, pod loads and unloads, and other labor that requires heavy lifting.

Do you move pianos and other large, unruly items?

We move some pianos upon special request for a nominal surcharge. Please call or email us to obtain more specific information about moving pianos your other large items.

Do you move at odd times (holidays, evenings, weekends, early mornings)?

With the exception of major national holidays (when we're off duty), we are willing to move you. We try our best to schedule moves during the day, but make exceptions on a case-per-case based on our availability.

Moving Day:

Do you provide blankets and shrink-wrap?

When using our trucks, of course! We provide shrink-wrap for a small materials fee. This is a one time fee--not pay-by-the-item, and we are generous with our materials! You should always be sure to factor in the cost of materials when comparing estimates, they can make for an unfortunate surprise when paying by the item.

What about blankets and shrink-wrap for moves that don't use a Move-tastic! truck?

We charge a lower materials fee for moves that do not require a truck, that covers unlimited use of shrink-wrap. The blankets we use every day are designed to be extremely durable, and cost a pretty penny. Instead of charging you for these professional blankets, we offer warehouse pads, which offer great protection for a much lower cost!

Do you provide moving supplies: wardrobe boxes, mattress bags, etc.?

We sure do upon request! Just drop us a line.

How will you transport my belongings?

We have a fleet of box trucks ranging from 16 to 22 feet, unless you choose to rent a truck yourself.

Is tipping customary, and what is the standard tip?

It’s no secret that movers love tips. Our crew hustles as much as possible in part to obtain a tip adequate to the effort exerted. So while tipping is not necessary, it is customary, and moreover is greatly appreciated if you are satisfied with our service. The amount is totally up to you. As a general guideline, however, “good” tips typically amount to an extra $5 per hour per mover, “great” tips to approximately $10 per hour per mover, and “fantastic” tips anywhere beyond $10 per hour per mover.

What if something gets damaged during the move?

Our primary goal is your satisfaction, and we will do everything possible to prevent damages. Every move we do is covered by carrier liability, but we highly recommend that you purchase valuation coverage when booking your move with us.

What if the actual time is longer or shorter than the estimate?

An estimate is just that and while our estimates are typically very accurate, there are sometimes unforeseeable events that can lengthen a move (traffic, more stuff than anticipated, bad weather--rare in Chicago...). Clearly we do our best to hit or beat our targets. If when we arrive we notice a longer move than expected, we will adjust our estimate on the scene.

How can I prepare for my move?

To help prepare for your move, please visit our moving tips.

Can I help during the move?

We welcome you to contribute as much or as little as you’d like on move day. Then again, you hired us for a reason and you are (hopefully) in charge of your wallet. We leave this answer entirely up to you. Just don’t get hurt, because we don’t specialize in moving bodies.