Why get a visual estimate?

Often we are asked: Why get a visual estimate when other moving companies are trying to sell me their business over the phone? All My Sons Moving and Storage of Chicago is a trustworthy source for accurate quotes, especially when one of our talented estimators comes to your home and visually estimates your move. Especially when you are moving a large home or moving long distance, it is imperative that somebody take a look at all it is that you are moving. I can anticipate that you would be wondering “Why?” Many disreputable and inexperienced local companies in the Chicago area will try to sell you with a bait-and-switch low price versus a competitively priced quality move will almost always tell you any price to get your business. But, beware! They will be quick to sell you a price over the phone without ever looking at what you have.

When you are moving long distance, your move is based on the weight of your move as well as how far it is going. For accuracy, our highly experienced estimators will come to your home and take an inventory of the goods that you are moving. While we are able to sometimes give a very general ballpark estimate of what the cost may be over the phone, it is so much better for us to visually see what you have. For instance, it is easy for us to ask what you are moving, and a normal response is “a bed, a couch, some boxes, a kitchen table, etc.” A single bed on a basic metal frame weights a lot less than a queen sized bed with a wooden frame and canopy. A love seat made of feathers weighs a lot less than an overstuffed, eight foot couch. And, a small, breakfast style kitchen table with two chairs would be handled and weigh differently from a fifteen foot, glass top table with a metal base. It is always hard for us to guesstimate how much “some” boxes will weigh versus being able to see that you have 50 various sized boxes that are packed full. Since we are able to see exactly what you have, we can give you a fair, honest quote with a quality mover. Let us leave a great first impression with you by doing a visual estimate!

A large, local move is also a great time for us to introduce ourselves through a visual estimate. Local moves are based on the amount of men we send to your home (which is determined by the estimated weight that is at your home) and how long it takes them to complete your job. It is easy for us to estimate many of the calls we receive over the phone since most require a two or three man team, but a move that would require anything more than that should be seen by an estimator. This is because a four or more man team usually means there is a lot of weight at the starting home, and there is probably some specialty or heavy items that will need some special attention. Our experienced estimators can see how to effectively protect the items and make sure adequate man power is sent to handle all the weight. This will allow us to demonstrate our efficiency to you by giving a fair and honest quote based upon what you have.

Even if you are a first time mover without a lot of goods, it is nice to have the reassurance of an estimator come to your home and explain the process to you in person. We are high quality, full service, professional movers that can calm all your moving fears. Best of all, our visual estimates are free of charge! Don’t let a lot of the internet based movers fool you – they will bait you with a low price over the phone, often without gathering a lot of information from you about your move, and then switch their price once it comes time to pay the bill. Be an informed consumer and check out the movers you are considering. Even get a few estimates: if a price seems too good to be true, it probably is! The reputable moving companies in the Chicago area will have a similar quote - and why not use the company that uses modern moving with old fashioned care: All My Sons Moving and Storage of Chicago! We have a lot of local moving experience and knowledge behind what we do to make your move a smooth experience.

All My Sons Moving and Storage of Chicago prefers to be up-front and honest about our prices so that you know what to expect. Moving is stressful enough, and we don’t want you to be stressed over the price when it is time to pay. We are fast, courteous, efficient, careful, professional local movers in Chicago as well as your trusted movers going long distance.

Let our family move yours!

All My Sons Moving and Storage of Chicago is a family owned and operated business that has been serving Chicago since 1997. We do local moves, long distance moves, office moves, packing, storage, and we even assist in moving heavy items around homes. We have several moving teams that are composed of a father and son (and even in some cases, sons), as well as a couple of brother teams!

Here in the office, the owner is accompanied by his wife, father, mother, brother, and niece as well as some additional talented salesmen and operations managers. In short, we know what it means when your family is moving because we are family as well! We have many years of experience in the moving industry when combined, with many of our employees having been part of other moving companies prior to the opening of All My Sons. We attribute the success and longevity of our company to this experience and care combined with our attention to detail.