With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Advantage Moving & Storage takes pride in having moved thousands of families and businesses across Chicago and the surrounding communities, including Crystal Lake, Elgin, Geneva, Hunley, and Algonquin, Illinois among others. Advantage Moving & Storage is a full-service moving company that can get you anywhere across the country through a network of drivers and handlers that are guaranteed to get the job done quickly and efficiently. It doesn’t matter if you’re a large corporation moving across town or a small household moving to another state, Advantage Moving & Storage will handle all the details and make sure that you get from point A to B stress-free.
Advantage Moving & Storage
About Advantage Moving & Storage
Additional Cities Served: Schaumburg, Palatine, Hoffman Estates, Bartlett, Crystal Lake, StreamwoodShow More >
Moving Services
- Residential Moving
- Commercial Moving
- Storage
- Packing Services
- FullService Packing
- Partial Packing
- Moving and Storage Installation
- Climate Control Storage Solutions
- Local Moving Services
- LongDistance Moving Services
Illinois Moving License
Permanent
Last Checked: 01/21/22USDOT Interstate License
If you’re moving across state lines, you likely need to hire a moving company with a VALID USDOT license. This licensing information comes from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and applies to a moving company's ability to perform a long distance INTERstate move (for example: from California to Texas). If your move crosses state lines within the same commercial zone, or metropolitan area (for example: DC to Alexandria, VA), it is generally not considered an interstate move and a moving company may not need an "Active" license from FMCSA to perform this type of move. INTRAstate moves (within the same state or city) are regulated by state and local jurisdictions and licensing requirements vary according to locale.
If you’re moving across state lines, you likely need to hire a moving company with a VALID USDOT license. This licensing information comes from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and applies to a moving company's ability to perform a long distance INTERstate move (for example: from California to Texas). If your move crosses state lines within the same commercial zone, or metropolitan area (for example: DC to Alexandria, VA), it is generally not considered an interstate move and a moving company may not need an "Active" license from FMCSA to perform this type of move. INTRAstate moves (within the same state or city) are regulated by state and local jurisdictions and licensing requirements vary according to locale.Authorized
for Interstate Moves
Last Checked: 01/10/25*Note: this license information has not been manually verified. Please confirm all license information at https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/CompanySnapshot.aspx
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Summarized Review of Advantage Moving & Storage
We've analyzed the customer reviews to provide a summarized snapshot. Imagine the challenge of sifting through and reading every single review a moving company has ever received. Could you spot the fake reviews? Could you formulate a well-rounded analyses, or would you be left relying on a gut feeling?
Our rigorous evaluation process addresses this by meticulously vetting each moving company based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience:
1. Quality
7.41/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Advantage Moving & Storage generally receives high praise for professional and efficient moving services, delivering smooth and satisfactory experiences, despite a few reports of negative incidents and customer dissatisfaction.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“smoothest moves and exceeded expectations”
“great movers”
“Efficient and courteous service”
2. Punctuality
6.96/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Advantage Moving & Storage generally receives praise for timeliness, with multiple mentions of the crew being on time, though there are a few significant complaints regarding delays and late deliveries.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“driver and crews were on time”
“last day of ship window delivery”
“movers showed up on time”
3. Affordability
5.82/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Advantage Moving & Storage receives mixed reviews with some customers finding value and competitive pricing while others report being overcharged and questioning the cost in relation to the quality of service provided.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Came in under estimated cost”
“Very pleased with the cost of the move”
“paid nearly $6000 for a 2 bedroom move”
4. Communication
6.61/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Advantage Moving & Storage generally receives high praise for responsiveness and thoroughness, but there is a notable undercurrent of criticism regarding instances of poor service and unprofessional handling of communication by some reviewers.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Great communication during all parts”
“well coordinated and communicated move”
“Greg kept me informed ahead of my move”
5. Stick to Prices
4.83/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Advantage Moving & Storage receives mixed feedback, with instances of accurate and honored quotes contrasted by several reports of significant price changes and unexpected additional costs.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“no surprises in the moving quote”
“Came in under estimated cost”
“common practice for their company”
6. Speed
7/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Advantage Moving & Storage generally receives praise for efficient and fast service, although there are notable exceptions where customers experienced significant delays and issues with time management during their moves.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“worked fast”
“Efficient service”
“great speediness offloading the truck”
7. Friendliness
8.56/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Advantage Moving & Storage generally receives high praise for its courteous and professional team, although there are a few isolated reports of rudeness and unprofessionalism.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Courteous service”
“courteous truck driver”
“considerate and friendly”
8. Will Hire Again
6.44/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Advantage Moving & Storage seems to have a polarized customer base, with many clients highly recommending and expressing eagerness to rehire, while a significant portion of customers report negative experiences that leave them unwilling to consider the company for future moves.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“heartily recommend Advantage Moving”
“would hire them again”
“Definitely recommend”
9. Professionalism
7.73/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Advantage Moving & Storage generally receives praise for their professional, courteous, and hardworking teams, although there are notable exceptions where individuals experienced disrespect, unprofessionalism, and poor handling of items.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“professionals to execute such a move”
“were professional and courteous”
“very professional and courteous”
10. Conflict Handling
1.89/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Advantage Moving & Storage appears to have a largely negative reputation, with customers frequently expressing dissatisfaction regarding unprofessional claims processes, a lack of accountability and follow-up on damages, and an overall reluctance to offer fair settlements or adequate compensation for mishandled items.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“claims were not handled in a professional manner”
“in the process of filing a claim”
“claims process felt unprofessional”
11. Precision & Care
5.89/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Advantage Moving & Storage has received mixed feedback, with a number of customers praising their carefulness and attention to detail, while a significant portion reported issues with damages and careless handling.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Great care was taken with loading and unloading”
“very careful with my furniture and other items”
“they cared very much about our things”
Customer Insights
Cost: $ 10126.00 from 3 reviews
Interstate Move Duration: 8 days from 4 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Jorge | made sure my wife was taken care of |
| Ray, Bry | efficient, fast, considerate, and took care of items |
| David,David | crew did an excellent job |
| Emmett | Emmett managed the unload well |
| Lee, Carmen | provided great customer service |
How do we review a moving company?
Imagine the challenge of sifting through and reading every single review a moving company has ever received. Could you spot the fake reviews? Could you formulate a well-rounded analyses, or would you be left relying on a gut feeling?
Our rigorous evaluation process addresses this by meticulously vetting each moving company based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience:
- 1. Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
- 2. Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
- 3. Affordability
1 = extremely expensive, 10 = extremely affordable
- 4. Communication
Was the office staff quick to respond to questions prior to moving day? Did the moving crew notify you on the day of move regarding any changes to the original schedule? If there were any issues to resolve after moving day, was an office manager quick to respond and address problems encountered?
- 5. Stick to Prices
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
- 6. Speed
Did the movers seem to take their precious time in an attempt to increase the overall cost of the move? Remember, moving is HARD work and some breaks should be expected!
- 7. Friendliness
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
- 8. Will Hire Again
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
- 9. Professionalism
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
- 10. Conflict Handling
Accidents can and will likely happen at some point on moving day. How a moving company responds to these accidents can say a lot about the company.
- 11. Precision & Care
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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