Ian Hutchinson

I was referred to Moveworks from a friend of the family. The quote they gave me was significantly less than the other mover I had called (Allied Van Lines). Prior to moving day I went to their office and bought boxes for a reasonable price. Moveworks provided a list of tasks to do to prepare for the move, and as I reflect back at the process, following their suggestions made moving day quite easy. The movers arrived on time. There was a crew of three guys. Two of them were middle aged and quite lean and at first I worried that they might not be physically up to the task. I would learn not to judge a book by its cover. I wrapped all my fragile items including expensive artwork, china, and glassware (Czech crystal) in the days leading up to the move. I found it amusing in an earlier review that a poster complained about the way the movers wrapped her fine dishware. Packing delicate items should all be done prior to the move by the homeowner. I was impressed by the way the movers protected the furniture. At the airport I have seen machines that wrap suitcases in saran wrap. They used a similar wrap on my furniture. My parents imported a cherry wood dining set from Hong Kong and I have many other delicate pieces. They prepared the furniture so well that not a single piece was damaged. After packing the truck, I asked the guys if they would drive to a friend's house and pick up two large industrial design tables. Most movers charge extra for driving to multiple sites but Moveworks did not and the foreman of the crew somehow made the tables fit seamlessly into an already filled truck which astonished my wife and I. Overall the move cost less than Mr. Thornton quoted and was completed very smoothly. I treated the movers with respect and in return they were very easy to work with. If I had any issue with Moveworks, it was the fact that the head of the moving crew negotiated travel time billing with me at the end of the move. I would recommend that travel time be discussed before hand with Ann Thornton. Thank you Moveworks. They moved enough furniture to adequately furnish a 3,000 square foot home in one day, under the quoted price ($1125), and with a professionalism rarely seen in this business. I have moved four times and they have been the best. If I could be bold enough to make a recommendation to other homeowners, it would be to start packing one week before the move and be completely organized and prepared prior to moving day.