Affordable Moving Company, a family-owned and operated business based in Chicago, Illinois, has provided reliable moving and storage solutions in the Chicagoland area since 1978. They offer services to all types of clientele, including individuals, families, businesses, and art dealers. Their service range includes residential and commercial moves, storage with controlled temperature and climate conditions, packing, and crating, white glove service with installation and assembly, and warehousing receiving and distribution. They are recognized for their high standards, integrity, and exceptional customer care provided by a professional, trained staff. The company also claims to move and store special items such as pianos, antiques, fine art, and large machinery, among others.
Affordable Moving Company
About Affordable Moving Company
Additional Cities Served: Cicero, Gary, Arlington Heights, Evanston, Orland Park, Tinley ParkShow More >
Moving Services
- Residential moves
- Commercial moves
- Storage (temperature and climate controlled)
- Packing and crating
- White Glove service including installation and assembly
- Warehousing, receiving, and distribution
- Designer and architectural services
- Gallery moves
- Exhibit moves
- Moving and storing Pianos
Illinois Moving License
Permanent
Last Checked: 01/21/22
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 Affordable Moving Company
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
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Affordable Moving Company receives mixed reviews, with some customers praising their professionalism, timeliness, and careful handling of belongings, while others criticize them for damage, unprofessionalism, and poor customer service.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“great work by movers”
“Very quality moving service”
“company provided excellent service”
2. Punctuality
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Affordable Moving Company generally receives positive feedback for being on time, though there are significant instances of delays and no-shows that negatively impact their reliability.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“arrived on time”
“arrived on time”
“The services were immediate, indicating great timing.”
3. Affordability
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Affordable Moving Company receives mixed reviews with many finding their services cost-effective and reasonably priced, while a notable number of customers experience unexpectedly high costs and believe the company to not be as affordable as claimed.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Affordable Moving Company was wonderful”
“Affordable”
“Just out of my budget.”
4. Communication
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Affordable Moving Company generally received negative feedback, with numerous instances of unresponsiveness and poor service, though there were a few exceptions highlighting excellent service from specific staff.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“communicated well”
“Staff courteous and efficient”
“very good in explaining their services”
5. Stick to Prices
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Affordable Moving Company mostly adheres to the initial quotes provided, although there were notable instances of significant price increases from the original estimates.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Did not stick to quoted service by not providing it”
“quoted price was significantly lower than final charge.”
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6. Speed
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Affordable Moving Company generally receives high praise for their quick and efficient work, although there are notable exceptions where customers experienced significant delays.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Slow as hell”
“quick”
“quick & efficient during the move”
7. Friendliness
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Affordable Moving Company generally receives praise for its polite and courteous service, though there are a few notable complaints about rudeness from both the movers and the owner.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“the crew was friendly, polite, and accommodating”
“Staff courteous”
“very accommodating”
8. Will Hire Again
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Affordable Moving Company received a mix of strong recommendations for repeated hire and equally vehement disapproval, suggesting a deeply polarized customer base.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“would highly recommend them”
“Wonderful to work with”
“would definitely hire them again”
9. Professionalism
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Affordable Moving Company shows a polarized performance, with significant praise for professionalism, diligence, and handling, counterbalanced by notable criticisms concerning unprofessional behavior, appearance, and conduct.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“extremely professional”
“Staff courteous and efficient”
“were extremely hard-working”
10. Conflict Handling
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Affordable Moving Company shows a mixed response with instances of refusal to address or compensate for damages, alongside noteworthy efforts by some staff members to rectify and negotiate mistakes, reflecting an inconsistency in handling issues effectively.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Did not attempt to rectify their no-show issue”
“refused to submit claim to insurance for the damage”
“no restitution for the missing money”
11. Precision & Care
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Affordable Moving Company has received mixed feedback, with instances of high praise for meticulousness and careful handling contrasted by significant criticism regarding damages and mishandling of items.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they were very careful”
“very careful with items”
“moved huge and heavy items without issue”
Great Crew Members
| Jeremy | very helpful and friendly service |
| Bill, Matt | Bill and his son Matt provided a nice personal touch |
| J | hard to recall exact names but one started with a J |
| David S.,Chris,John K. | they are always true professionals |
| David | went above and beyond with our recent move |
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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