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2/10

Once they show up (which was three months later than they told us), the work was done well. However, there were three issues: 1. During a conversation about the dimension of the stairs and landing, they failed to accurately inform us of how much of landing would be left. David inaccurately showed us how much landing would be left over and this lead to a smaller than desired landing. Had we known we would have made adjustments to the tread depth to make the landing larger but it was too late. 2. What made the problem worse, and largely contributes to the rating, was when discussing the issue they were defensive and blamed me. They were repeatedly condescending saying "I didn't think we needed to explain simple math". 3. Lastly, they didn't install the railing which was clearly discussed verbally and via text message, but since they were mad about our conversations regarding the first problem, and it wasn't in the contract they decided they wouldn't complete the railing install. They said they would call the next week and they never called back.

Approximate cost of services:
$6,000.00
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Thank you Peter for taking the time to write the review. We value all types of feedback and use it to continually improve our service. We would like an opportunity to discuss your concerns further and will be reaching out.

Elcon Contracting Inc
(416) 702-2313

10/10

I've moved a dozen times but the last three times I used City Boxes. I will always use them. Andrew is friendly and flexible on timing. The boxes are great. Anyone moving would be irresponsible not to use City Boxes.

Approximate cost of services:
$240.00
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Peter, you are brave to move so often! But thank you for being such a loyal customer; we truly appreciate your business and are happy that you are a believer in our reusable moving boxes. Enjoy the new home and congratulations again on the upcoming addition to the family!

10/10

Used CityBoxes for the second time and it was perfect again. I will never move without cityboxes. It makes it so much easier, efficient and organized. Andrew was very flexible to adjust the timing on both drop off and pick up. It would be irresponsible for anyone to move without cityboxes.

Approximate cost of services:
$275.00
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Glad you came back a second time - thank you for remembering us! We like to hear about efficient moves, made better with our reusable moving boxes. Hope you are settled in to the new condo!

10/10

Natasha and Judy were super awesome to help me out when I came in a late. They connected me with a great storage locker and Uhaul. I would recommend All Canadian storage and especially Natasha and Judy.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,200.00
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Good Morning Peter!

We hope all went well with the move! Thank you very much for your review of your experience at All Canadian Self-Storage.

We appreciate your business!

+All Canadian Self-Storage

7/10

Good value for service. However, the entire experience was not as professional as some other movers I have used in the past. Two out of three of the crew were 45 minutes late (which I didn't pay for). The same two got lost for 20 minutes on the way to the new location which was only a 5 minute drive away. They asked for payment before the job was done because they claimed I was dishonest because I had more stuff than I said. Which is bizarre because the administration lacks a thorough quoting experience. Most movers call and go through a detailed quote. Also, why create a sense of skepticism if they are going to finish the work and drive off with some of my possessions. Also they are getting paid by the hour and it's not like they are not going to get paid. But the bottom line is they moved everything without damaging it and their rates are better than most so I will consider using them again and ensure I am extra clear on expectations and timing. After my initial review Paul from Carefree responded. Unfortunately, his response is so inaccurate I feel compelled to respond. Regarding the timing my move, it had to be done by noon. I asked them to be there at 7am saying that I thought it would take between 5-6 hours. Also I asked for three guys to be there from the first minute. There was no communication from them about a change of plan. And it still doesn't resolve the shady tactic of asking for payment before the job was done. bottom line be sure to have clear communications on expectations.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,000.00
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Good afternoon, Peter.
Thank you for the feedback. I would like to resolve this situation for you in a more satisfactory manner.
Let me first describe the situation to demonstrate the cause of what happened. Based on your requirements, our movers had to start loading at 7AM, because you had your elevator booked from 8AM to 10AM for unload.
Based on the short list of your stuff that you'd provided us with, we estimated how much time would we need to complete the work, therefore we decided to change our work tactics. Instead of one 28 ft truck, we sent you a two 16 ft trucks for the price of one (the 28ft) and three movers. To expedite the work process I chose the following scenario: one mover will load boxes and small stuff and then goes to your new property to unload the truck. With other words one mover is working independently, completing the task. The other two movers and the second truck were engaged in loading of all remaining stuff and furniture. According to my estimate we would need: 1 hour for the two trucks loading and 1.5 hour for the unload in your building apartment; and in this case the job should be done by 10 AM. However, there were much more stuff to load than stated in the list you provided us before. Despite the fact that both of the trucks were fully packed, there were still lot of stuff left on your backyard and other rooms to be picked up, loaded and then unloaded. That's why the whole process lasted much longer. The reason I decided to do my explanation here in writing is to prevent similar situations in the future. We're always asking our clients to give us a detailed list of belongings that must be moved, to know how to plan and organize your relocate efficiently.
And finally, regarding second moving crew coming 45 minutes late. This situation was discussed with my employees and some measures were taken. Please, accept my apologies for this situation. I would like to thank you very much for your business and I really hope, that we could improve your opinion about us, should you decide to choose our moving company for your moving needs.
Sincerely,
Paul Siebert.

10/10

Andrew @City Boxes was great. He made the experience flexible so I only paid for what I used. The boxes made my move so much easier and faster. I will be using CityBoxes for my future moves.

Approximate cost of services:
$140.00
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Thanks for the review, Peter. Hope you're enjoying the new condo!

2/10

Unfortunately I picked these guys. They seemed to be best deal and are accredited with the moving association. But they lacked professionalism. They did a good job of wrapping everything with padding but looking back they were probably trying to milk the job for some money. They did some minor damage to the wood on my couch. They cut the top off my plant (accidental or not we will never know) and then taped it back on so that we wouldn't notice until after they left. During the move they said they noticed I had some plants and asked that I sign a waiver to say plants are not covered by their insurance. Not the end of the world but that is total BS. Then they were pushy for a tip. Thankfully I noticed the guy did the math incorrectly and so I got a bit of a deal. Never use them again.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,200.00
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Hi Peter, I am very sorry to hear about your experience. I have gone through our system and can not find a client with your name and last initial. Please email me any documentation you have regarding your move with our franchise so we can come to a resolution. - Colin. colin.vanderwerff@twomen.ca