Chicago Movers

Here are some quick suggestions to help you make smart choices about how you're going to move your family possessions to your new home.

Open up the yellow pages and you are likely to find five or more pages of Chicago, Decatur or even Schaumburg movers. Where should you begin? How do you find a reputable Chicago mover amidst all the possible choices? Once you receive a quote, should you choose the lowest bottom line estimate? The vast majority of professional movers are reputable, honest, and dependable. Many are family-owned businesses that have made a long-term investment in their community, realizing that their best source of new business is a satisfied customer.

Good Chicago movers enjoy working with informed customers. The secret is to make sure the relocation company you choose is a good mover.  Don't be afraid to ask questions — and get everything in writing!! Remember that prices that seem too good to be true probably are. Legitimate business people have legitimate expenses, such as license, taxes, insurance, employee wages, benefits, and quality equipment. Legitimate Chicago moving companies must consider all those things when determining the price for any Chicago moving services ... and so should you. Keeping yourself informed of all the facts and figures will help you have a much smoother transition.

Whether you require Inner Chicago or Elk Grove movers, or relocation assistance anywhere else in the greater Chicago area, always consider what is best for your belongings and your family.

1. Ask your friends
   Talk to your friends, coworkers, neighbors, or relatives. Find out if they have moved within the last year. See what there experiences were. A solid mover will receive at least forty percent of their business from referrals.
2. ICC and the BBB
   Check the movers’ status with the Illinois Commerce Commission or the Better Business Bureau.  The ICC is the licensing commission for movers within Illinois.  The Better Business Bureau helps mediate disputes between consumers and businesses.  Both of these organizations keep records of consumer complaints about movers.  If you compare the number of moves a mover does with the number of complaints lodged against them, you can get an idea of how their performance compares.  Keep in mind that a company that does 600 moves a month will have more complaints than a company that does 60 moves a month.  A low ratio will usually indicate a mover with superior service.
3. Get an Estimate
   Call up prospective movers and get a phone estimate.  A better moving company will give a detailed and thorough estimate.  The more detail oriented the company is from the start, the more likely your move will be smooth.  Be careful of companies that give “low-ball" estimates--either quoting low weights on long distance moves, or under quoting hours on a local move.  This is a common tactic some movers use to get more business.  Keep in mind that all movers will charge for the actual time a local move takes, or the actual weight of your long distance shipment.  In other words the lowest price you initially hear may not be the lowest cost in the long run.