Did you see All My Sons Moving and Storage of Chicago on the local news recently showing how we can save you money on your move? If you didn't get to see it, here's the video:
Showing posts with label Local Movers Chicago. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Local Movers Chicago. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Friday, December 17, 2010
Happy Holidays from All My Sons of Chicago
Happy Holidays from your favorite local mover in Chicago: All My Sons Moving and Storage! From our family to yours, season's greetings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzu1wqqRi5U
Friday, November 20, 2009
All My Sons Chicago In The Berwyn Life Newspaper
All My Sons of Chicago’s operations manager, Tom Covell, donated old pallets and crates to help out the Berwyn Park District’s annual bonfire and festivities in celebration of Halloween this past October 24th. Tom was there to experience the fun, which was highlighted in an article by the Berwyn Life newspaper. Tom stated “Although they had my title here at All My Sons wrong, it’s neat to see the company in the paper helping out with local festivities. We benefited by getting our old, unusable crates out of our storage area to create more space and get the opportunity to help a local town celebrate Halloween.”
You can see the article here: http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/berwyn/entertainment/x884488336/Park-District-celebrates-spooky-safe-Halloween
You can see the article here: http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/berwyn/entertainment/x884488336/Park-District-celebrates-spooky-safe-Halloween
Friday, November 13, 2009
The passing of an All My Sons Chicago Family member
All My Sons Moving and Storage of Chicago is saddened by the loss of All My Sons Family member Robert Jones to cancer last week. The All My Sons Family extends our sincerest condolences and well wishes to his family and friends.
Rob had worked for All My Sons frequently through the past 10 years as a mover. He was well respected for his friendly attitude and sense of humor. Rob often worked with All My Sons of Chicago driver and crew leader Randy, who remembered Rob as “an easy going guy who never complained.”
Rob rests in Arlington Cemetery in Elmhurst, Illinois. All My Sons is sad to have lost such an asset to our Family.
Rob had worked for All My Sons frequently through the past 10 years as a mover. He was well respected for his friendly attitude and sense of humor. Rob often worked with All My Sons of Chicago driver and crew leader Randy, who remembered Rob as “an easy going guy who never complained.”
Rob rests in Arlington Cemetery in Elmhurst, Illinois. All My Sons is sad to have lost such an asset to our Family.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
All My Sons Chicago is "going green"
At All My Sons of Chicago, we understand the importance of going green. Even our logo has gone green! Okay, so really it’s been that way all along…but it definitely does go along with our mission to be responsible to the Earth. For instance, we are always recycling in the office. If an extra sheet of paper is printed, we cut it up to be scrap paper or we use the other side for printing things that stay in the office. When we bring our lunches to work, we bring them in lunch pails with silverware instead of brining them in a paper bag with disposable plastic utensils.
We also like to save fuel, and with fluctuating gas prices, who doesn’t? Many of our employees carpool or use the bus that comes right by our warehouse. Additionally, when the warehousemen are loading up a truck with storage, we have the trucks turned off.
Every night before we leave the office, all the lights and the computers are shut off. We also turn down the air conditioning or heat when we leave. Sure, it might be a little chilly when we arrive on a cold Chicago winter morning, but it’s nothing a sweater and flipping back on the heat can’t fix! We also keep the air conditioning and heat at a reasonable level when it’s on.
Have you tried going green? It’s really not all that hard when habits are changed. We do not even have to think about doing the green things we anymore – they’ve become such a part of our everyday habits, it’s just what we do.
Love,
Your responsible, Earth-friendly mover
We also like to save fuel, and with fluctuating gas prices, who doesn’t? Many of our employees carpool or use the bus that comes right by our warehouse. Additionally, when the warehousemen are loading up a truck with storage, we have the trucks turned off.
Every night before we leave the office, all the lights and the computers are shut off. We also turn down the air conditioning or heat when we leave. Sure, it might be a little chilly when we arrive on a cold Chicago winter morning, but it’s nothing a sweater and flipping back on the heat can’t fix! We also keep the air conditioning and heat at a reasonable level when it’s on.
Have you tried going green? It’s really not all that hard when habits are changed. We do not even have to think about doing the green things we anymore – they’ve become such a part of our everyday habits, it’s just what we do.
Love,
Your responsible, Earth-friendly mover
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
All My Sons, local mover in Chicago, attends the Illinois Special Olympics Ducky Derby
On Thursday, July 30th 2009, All My Sons Moving and Storage of Chicago attended the Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby in support of the Illinois Special Olympics. This was the 4th annual Ducky Derby, and All My Sons was proud to have 60 ducks racing this year. The day began in front of the Wrigley Building with family oriented events including booths, face painting, a moonwalk, and a chance to meet other supporters that came to the event.
The highlight of the day came when the truck load of ducks dove into the Chicago River off the Columbus Drive Bridge. Thousands of ducks took a leisurely float down to the finish line, and were cheered along by an enthusiastic group of supports hoping to see their duck win. Chicago owner Mark Doyle stated at the event: “The Illinois Special Olympics has created a wonderful event that raises awareness and money for a very worthy cause. We are happy to be able to support this organization that helps at the local Illinois level.”
All My Sons of Chicago loves supporting the Special Olympics because of their commitment to equality, fairness, inclusiveness, and understanding. With ethics and morals behind them, an organization such as the Special Olympics will continue to be a favorite charity of All My Sons of Chicago. To find out more about the Illinois Special Olympics, you can find them online at: http://www.ilso.org/
To see our video of the day’s events, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFa6JXC4juM
The highlight of the day came when the truck load of ducks dove into the Chicago River off the Columbus Drive Bridge. Thousands of ducks took a leisurely float down to the finish line, and were cheered along by an enthusiastic group of supports hoping to see their duck win. Chicago owner Mark Doyle stated at the event: “The Illinois Special Olympics has created a wonderful event that raises awareness and money for a very worthy cause. We are happy to be able to support this organization that helps at the local Illinois level.”
All My Sons of Chicago loves supporting the Special Olympics because of their commitment to equality, fairness, inclusiveness, and understanding. With ethics and morals behind them, an organization such as the Special Olympics will continue to be a favorite charity of All My Sons of Chicago. To find out more about the Illinois Special Olympics, you can find them online at: http://www.ilso.org/
To see our video of the day’s events, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFa6JXC4juM
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
The Importance of Planning Your Local Mover In Chicago
Moving can be a stressful time, but many people often leave their last call to schedule the movers! It is always a great idea to schedule your move with a professional and licensed mover like All My Sons of Chicago. We have a good reputation in the Chicago land area and tend to book moves very quickly, especially at the end of the month when many leases and rent contracts expire. It is a good idea to schedule your move as soon as you know when and what you are moving. This gets you a reservation to move and a lot of stress and worry off your mind!
We recommend at least ten days notice for a move for a move during the middle of the month. If you are planning to move during the end or beginning of any month, we recommend at least four weeks notice for a reservation. Most people know they are moving months in advance, and the further in advance you call us, the more availability we will have on our schedule. If you call a week in advance to schedule a move for the end of the month with a high volume mover such as All My Sons, it may be more difficult to find a spot on the schedule, although it is not impossible. We realize that some circumstances require a move to be scheduled a few days in advance of the anticipated date, and we do our best to accommodate that.
Calling a local mover in Chicago 24 hours in advance may get you a slot on a mover’s schedule, but it may not be the mover of your choice. Always allow yourself enough time to research a mover and their reputation, especially with the Better Business Bureau. Make sure they are in good standing with the Better Business Bureau and they have all their complaints resolved. Be a proactive and educated consumer! Do not use a mover that baits you with a low price – we have heard terrible stories from customers about these sorts of companies (which are often operating illegally in the Chicago land area, especially if they offer you a flat rate for a local move) about how unprofessional the movers were, all the hidden fees, and the lack of insurance and proper license, leading to large damages that will never be settled.
Plan with the local mover of choice in Chicago – All My Sons!
We recommend at least ten days notice for a move for a move during the middle of the month. If you are planning to move during the end or beginning of any month, we recommend at least four weeks notice for a reservation. Most people know they are moving months in advance, and the further in advance you call us, the more availability we will have on our schedule. If you call a week in advance to schedule a move for the end of the month with a high volume mover such as All My Sons, it may be more difficult to find a spot on the schedule, although it is not impossible. We realize that some circumstances require a move to be scheduled a few days in advance of the anticipated date, and we do our best to accommodate that.
Calling a local mover in Chicago 24 hours in advance may get you a slot on a mover’s schedule, but it may not be the mover of your choice. Always allow yourself enough time to research a mover and their reputation, especially with the Better Business Bureau. Make sure they are in good standing with the Better Business Bureau and they have all their complaints resolved. Be a proactive and educated consumer! Do not use a mover that baits you with a low price – we have heard terrible stories from customers about these sorts of companies (which are often operating illegally in the Chicago land area, especially if they offer you a flat rate for a local move) about how unprofessional the movers were, all the hidden fees, and the lack of insurance and proper license, leading to large damages that will never be settled.
Plan with the local mover of choice in Chicago – All My Sons!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
How All My Sons protects your furntiture during your move
At All My Sons Moving and Storage, we take care of your furniture as if it is our own. We take the time to pad wrap all of your furniture and sensitive items before we leave your home. This is done as a preventive measure to eliminate furniture damage that can occur during the moving process and during the travel on the truck. Additionally, it further protects walls and flooring from nicks and chips. A quality mover, like the professional local movers of All My Sons in Chicago, will take the time to do this. This is what helps us to be among the best professional movers in the local Chicago area!
We also bring four wardrobe boxes on the truck for you to use free on loan for your move! That’s $90.00 worth of boxes free for your use while we are moving you! The boxes we loan are a convenient way to transport your clothes that are already hanging in your closet. They have a bar to hang your clothes so you can keep them on the hanger and quickly hang them up in your new home. That can help you minimize wrinkles on your clothes and time and money on a dry cleaning bill!
We are a very consumer oriented company. Your satisfaction and ease during your move are our goals. We take the time to make sure your goods arrive in the condition we left with them. All My Sons local movers of Chicago utilize modern moving with old fashioned care!
We also bring four wardrobe boxes on the truck for you to use free on loan for your move! That’s $90.00 worth of boxes free for your use while we are moving you! The boxes we loan are a convenient way to transport your clothes that are already hanging in your closet. They have a bar to hang your clothes so you can keep them on the hanger and quickly hang them up in your new home. That can help you minimize wrinkles on your clothes and time and money on a dry cleaning bill!
We are a very consumer oriented company. Your satisfaction and ease during your move are our goals. We take the time to make sure your goods arrive in the condition we left with them. All My Sons local movers of Chicago utilize modern moving with old fashioned care!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
The cost of using a mover versus doing a self move
In this tough economy, we know that every penny counts when it comes to your purchases whether it be groceries, new clothes, or your move in the local Chicago area. Many people are under the impression that moving themselves is more cost effective than hiring a mover. Often, this is a misconception. For example, renting a truck will cost you a base rate plus a charge per mile. You have to also fuel the truck up on your own dime. If the truck is not packed properly, like a professional mover can do, several trips will be involved, increasing the cost you pay for the truck and what you spend on fuel. If the truck is not packed properly, it can also mean boxes and goods being strewn about the truck and will cause subsequent damage. There is also the hassle of driving the truck, and when an untrained driver is driving a rented 24 foot truck, there can be some nerves and maybe even some accidents.
With All My Sons of Chicago, you have professional movers coming to your home and carefully pad wrapping your furniture at no charge. They will carefully pack the truck to prevent damages to your things. We provide free packing advice and over the phone assistance. We even provide free estimates! Most of all, we save you time and stress. When you use All My Sons, you don't have to beg your friends for a Saturday afternoon to help you move nor do you have to lug boxes down flights of stairs. We do all the heavy lifting and inconveniences of moving for you! Our guys are quick, efficient, and professional. We get to your home, pack your goods into the truck, and even place the furniture in the rooms that you request at your destination! We can even help you put your bed back together.
Most local moves with All My Sons of Chicago only take a few hours at most. You will receive a written estimate from your move coordinator, explaining all the costs and what to expect during your move. We will put your mind at ease and save you money through efficient work that will deliver your goods in the condition upon which it left your residence. You can ask your friends for their manual labor to help you move, or you can ask your friends over for pizza at your new home while All My Sons moves you in!
With All My Sons of Chicago, you have professional movers coming to your home and carefully pad wrapping your furniture at no charge. They will carefully pack the truck to prevent damages to your things. We provide free packing advice and over the phone assistance. We even provide free estimates! Most of all, we save you time and stress. When you use All My Sons, you don't have to beg your friends for a Saturday afternoon to help you move nor do you have to lug boxes down flights of stairs. We do all the heavy lifting and inconveniences of moving for you! Our guys are quick, efficient, and professional. We get to your home, pack your goods into the truck, and even place the furniture in the rooms that you request at your destination! We can even help you put your bed back together.
Most local moves with All My Sons of Chicago only take a few hours at most. You will receive a written estimate from your move coordinator, explaining all the costs and what to expect during your move. We will put your mind at ease and save you money through efficient work that will deliver your goods in the condition upon which it left your residence. You can ask your friends for their manual labor to help you move, or you can ask your friends over for pizza at your new home while All My Sons moves you in!
Some frequently used terms in the moving industry
When you are moving, there are a lot of terms that may be unfamiliar to you, especially if you are a first time mover. What are some of these frequently used terms?
- A bill of lading is the contract that we use for the move of your goods. It will state the amount of men we have sent as well as the rate we charge for those men per hour. The number of trucks we have sent is also listed in addition to the travel charge. It will include the address your goods originated at as well as the address at which your goods will arrive. The date of service will also be on the bill of lading. In essence, it is a fancy, detailed receipt.
-An addendum is a new estimate of charges prepared based upon any changes that are made to the move prior to loading. For example, should you request an extra man to help out at your move, if you want to add packing services, or if you add storage, we will create an addendum.
-An intrastate move is one that occurs within the state.
-An interstate move is a move that goes out of state (also called a short haul or long distance move, based on how far the move is).
-A binding estimate is an estimate given as an agreement for specific services decided upon by both the mover and the consumer prior to the shipment being loaded. This is for interstate service only.
-You can receive a written estimate. There are two ways you will receive one of these: the first way to get one is to have an estimator come to your home. This is a good option if you are a first time mover or if you have a large home. The second way, and less scientific, is a phone estimate. The moving coordinator will do an over-the-phone survey and base the estimate upon your description of what is to be moved. It will be mailed to you or emailed. This is only recommended for very small moves or last minute moves.
-You will receive a consumer brochure when you move. For an intrastate move, it is called a "Household Moves in Illinois A Consumers Guide." For an interstate move, you will receive the "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" brochure.
-A travel fee is the equivalent price of one hour of labor for a local move. It covers all pre and post-move drive time. There is no charge for fuel or mileage added.
-Materials are the boxes and pads that we use to get your materials onto the truck and safely transported to your destination. Pads come in two types: paper and quilt. We use quilt pads on every move unless you request paper pads. Boxes are based upon consumption when you request packing. There is a per unit charge when a box is packed.
- A bill of lading is the contract that we use for the move of your goods. It will state the amount of men we have sent as well as the rate we charge for those men per hour. The number of trucks we have sent is also listed in addition to the travel charge. It will include the address your goods originated at as well as the address at which your goods will arrive. The date of service will also be on the bill of lading. In essence, it is a fancy, detailed receipt.
-An addendum is a new estimate of charges prepared based upon any changes that are made to the move prior to loading. For example, should you request an extra man to help out at your move, if you want to add packing services, or if you add storage, we will create an addendum.
-An intrastate move is one that occurs within the state.
-An interstate move is a move that goes out of state (also called a short haul or long distance move, based on how far the move is).
-A binding estimate is an estimate given as an agreement for specific services decided upon by both the mover and the consumer prior to the shipment being loaded. This is for interstate service only.
-You can receive a written estimate. There are two ways you will receive one of these: the first way to get one is to have an estimator come to your home. This is a good option if you are a first time mover or if you have a large home. The second way, and less scientific, is a phone estimate. The moving coordinator will do an over-the-phone survey and base the estimate upon your description of what is to be moved. It will be mailed to you or emailed. This is only recommended for very small moves or last minute moves.
-You will receive a consumer brochure when you move. For an intrastate move, it is called a "Household Moves in Illinois A Consumers Guide." For an interstate move, you will receive the "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" brochure.
-A travel fee is the equivalent price of one hour of labor for a local move. It covers all pre and post-move drive time. There is no charge for fuel or mileage added.
-Materials are the boxes and pads that we use to get your materials onto the truck and safely transported to your destination. Pads come in two types: paper and quilt. We use quilt pads on every move unless you request paper pads. Boxes are based upon consumption when you request packing. There is a per unit charge when a box is packed.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Your questions answered, part 2
I would love to address some more of your moving concerns in this blog. Here are some more of your frequently asked questions and their answers:
-What are the size of your trucks? The typical trucks you see of ours outon the street are 26 foot straight trucks. We also have a semi tractor trailers for larger jobs, which are 53 feet. These also commonly go over the road.
-Do you charge from the time you leave the All My Sons shop to the origin? No. We start charging when we arrive at your door. The time runs until the job is finished.
-What methods of payment does All My Sons accept? We accept Visa, Mastercard, cash, or a certified check for local moves, and cash orcertified check for long distance moves.
-Are pads included? We use quilt pads during your move at no cost. The pads do return with us to All My Sons once the job is completed.
-Do you work late? We work until the job is done or until you tell us to stop. Sometimes jobs take longer than expected, and we are ready to get the job done.
-What time will All My Sons arrive to my starting address? We have two arrival time windows: 8:00 am-10:00 am, and 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Depending upon the time of the month/year, we can address specific customer requests.
-Does All My Sons have to move all my stuff? We can move everything you own, we can move only certain pieces, or we can work for a certain period of time to stay within your budget.
-What are the size of your trucks? The typical trucks you see of ours outon the street are 26 foot straight trucks. We also have a semi tractor trailers for larger jobs, which are 53 feet. These also commonly go over the road.
-Do you charge from the time you leave the All My Sons shop to the origin? No. We start charging when we arrive at your door. The time runs until the job is finished.
-What methods of payment does All My Sons accept? We accept Visa, Mastercard, cash, or a certified check for local moves, and cash orcertified check for long distance moves.
-Are pads included? We use quilt pads during your move at no cost. The pads do return with us to All My Sons once the job is completed.
-Do you work late? We work until the job is done or until you tell us to stop. Sometimes jobs take longer than expected, and we are ready to get the job done.
-What time will All My Sons arrive to my starting address? We have two arrival time windows: 8:00 am-10:00 am, and 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Depending upon the time of the month/year, we can address specific customer requests.
-Does All My Sons have to move all my stuff? We can move everything you own, we can move only certain pieces, or we can work for a certain period of time to stay within your budget.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
All My Sons Storage versus self-storage
All My Sons Moving and Storage of Chicago has a safe, secure storage facility on site. We differ from self-storage in that our storage facility is not open for public access. Our storage is a big warehouse that is climate controlled. When you are looking to store your goods, we come to your house with an All My Sons truck and paper pad wrap and protect all of your goods. We also take a descriptive inventory of all your goods that are coming back into our storage. When we bring your things back to All My Sons, we put them in a five foot by five foot by ten foot crate, and labeled with your name and an identification number. The crate is sealed and carefully placed in our warehouse.
When you need your goods back, we set up a day to deliver them to you. We can store things as short as one day to as long as you may need it to be stored. We have customers that have been here in our storage over a period of years and use us for all their storage needs. Our storage eliminates public access near your goods. Professional movers store your goods into the crates, maximizing space efficiency and cutting down on the risk of damages.
When you need your goods back, we set up a day to deliver them to you. We can store things as short as one day to as long as you may need it to be stored. We have customers that have been here in our storage over a period of years and use us for all their storage needs. Our storage eliminates public access near your goods. Professional movers store your goods into the crates, maximizing space efficiency and cutting down on the risk of damages.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
New Year's Resolutions for All My Sons, 2009
New Year's Resolutions for All My Sons, 2009
-Help our customers save money during these trying times by providing our caring, efficient and quick service
-Continue to promote ethical relationships with our customers, vendors, suppliers and employees
-Look for ways to increase our family of clients by providing “Modern Moving With Old Fashioned Care”
-Work with our business and industry partners to educate consumers on the moving and storage process
-Develop more employment opportunities in an effort to help those unemployed in our industry
-Strive to grow and expand our operation in 2009, enabling us to offer more products and services to our customers
From Your Friend in the Moving Business, All My Sons Moving & Storage, Inc.
-Help our customers save money during these trying times by providing our caring, efficient and quick service
-Continue to promote ethical relationships with our customers, vendors, suppliers and employees
-Look for ways to increase our family of clients by providing “Modern Moving With Old Fashioned Care”
-Work with our business and industry partners to educate consumers on the moving and storage process
-Develop more employment opportunities in an effort to help those unemployed in our industry
-Strive to grow and expand our operation in 2009, enabling us to offer more products and services to our customers
From Your Friend in the Moving Business, All My Sons Moving & Storage, Inc.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
All My Sons, Better Business Bureau luncheon

The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois, Inc. held the 2008 Annual Torch Awards for Marketplace Ethics on Thursday, December 4, at the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza. This event recognized the winners and honorable mentions of this prestigious award presented to the companies best demonstrating overall ethical relationships with customers, employees, suppliers and vendors. All My Sons Moving & Storage, Inc., Chicago’s top choice for local movers, was proudly nominated for this award for the sixth consecutive year.
The luncheon event was hosted by Ron Magers, who is a co-anchor at ABC 7 Chicago. In attendance from All My Sons Moving was Mark Doyle, Michael Doyle and Vicki Contreras. All My Sons Chicago supported the event as a corporate sponsor along with some of Chicago’s other top leading companies.
All My Sons is an Accredited Business according to the standards of the Better Business Bureau since 1998, supporting their mission “To promote and foster the highest ethical relationship between businesses and the public through voluntary self-regulation, consumer and business education, and service excellence.”
The luncheon event was hosted by Ron Magers, who is a co-anchor at ABC 7 Chicago. In attendance from All My Sons Moving was Mark Doyle, Michael Doyle and Vicki Contreras. All My Sons Chicago supported the event as a corporate sponsor along with some of Chicago’s other top leading companies.
All My Sons is an Accredited Business according to the standards of the Better Business Bureau since 1998, supporting their mission “To promote and foster the highest ethical relationship between businesses and the public through voluntary self-regulation, consumer and business education, and service excellence.”
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Packing Advice
Hello! This is Jessica again, and I would love to offer some packing advice in this blog. All My Sons can help you pack or you can pack your belongings yourself. Often customers will call and ask for packing advice and will wonder how much to pack in a box as well as what to pack in a box. The best overall answer I can always give for packing any sort of box is to never over pack or over stuff a box full of heavy items. It is amazing how quickly weight can accumulate in a box, especially if you are packing CDs, DVDs, books, and clothes. We recommend using a smaller box for items accumulate weight quickly when placed together. We have come across some moves where we encounter large boxes full of heavy items, and when they are attempted to be picked up, the bottom of the box is ready to break under all the weight. All My Sons offers a 1.5 cubic foot box that is perfect for packing such items. For bigger, bulkier, but lighter items such as comforters, pillows, and towels a large box around 4.5 cubic feet will often work. For most items in between, such as toys and kitchen appliances, a 3.0 cubic feet medium box will work.
All My Sons also offers specialty boxes. We can help pack items that will not normally fit into a regular, square box, like paintings and mirrors. Our mirror pack unfolds and can easily be shaped around unusual pieces. All My Sons also offers a strong, durable dish packs to pack all of your dishes and china. We recommend using newsprint (which is similar to the paper they use to print your newspaper on, but with no inks on it) or bubble wrap to help protect your glass dishware. For your clothing, we have wardrobe boxes that include a bar to hang your clothing and keep them on the hangar for easy transport to your new closet. All My Sons Chicago even offers four free wardrobe boxes on loan for your move day!
One of the most helpful tips we offer to customers when packing is to label everything! That way, when we are delivering you to your new residence, we can assist you in placing your boxes in the appropriate rooms. Often just a ?master bedroom? or ?kitchen? written on a box can save a lot of time when you are unpacking, because your boxes full of utensils can already be sitting in your kitchen waiting for you!
Additionally, use caution when packing items that might leak or spill when you pack them. For instance, if you pack your shampoo or liquid hand soap, put them on the top of the box where they will not be under a lot of pressure and spill their contents all over everything else in the box. It is often a good idea to wrap those types of items up in a plastic bag as well.
A lot of customers want to protect their large items (their couch, love seat, etc) just as they are protecting their smaller items in boxes. We are committed to handling your furniture with care, and we will pad wrap all your furniture accordingly for the move. This is a service we provide to you at no extra cost!
All My Sons can always help you with your packing needs, questions, and concerns. If you ever need help with your packing, we can provide it for you! For further questions, you can consult us by calling our office or using the following webpage as a reference: http://www.allmysons.com/ams_packingguide.aspx#boxes
All My Sons also offers specialty boxes. We can help pack items that will not normally fit into a regular, square box, like paintings and mirrors. Our mirror pack unfolds and can easily be shaped around unusual pieces. All My Sons also offers a strong, durable dish packs to pack all of your dishes and china. We recommend using newsprint (which is similar to the paper they use to print your newspaper on, but with no inks on it) or bubble wrap to help protect your glass dishware. For your clothing, we have wardrobe boxes that include a bar to hang your clothing and keep them on the hangar for easy transport to your new closet. All My Sons Chicago even offers four free wardrobe boxes on loan for your move day!
One of the most helpful tips we offer to customers when packing is to label everything! That way, when we are delivering you to your new residence, we can assist you in placing your boxes in the appropriate rooms. Often just a ?master bedroom? or ?kitchen? written on a box can save a lot of time when you are unpacking, because your boxes full of utensils can already be sitting in your kitchen waiting for you!
Additionally, use caution when packing items that might leak or spill when you pack them. For instance, if you pack your shampoo or liquid hand soap, put them on the top of the box where they will not be under a lot of pressure and spill their contents all over everything else in the box. It is often a good idea to wrap those types of items up in a plastic bag as well.
A lot of customers want to protect their large items (their couch, love seat, etc) just as they are protecting their smaller items in boxes. We are committed to handling your furniture with care, and we will pad wrap all your furniture accordingly for the move. This is a service we provide to you at no extra cost!
All My Sons can always help you with your packing needs, questions, and concerns. If you ever need help with your packing, we can provide it for you! For further questions, you can consult us by calling our office or using the following webpage as a reference: http://www.allmysons.com/ams_packingguide.aspx#boxes
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Some Miscellaneous Moving Questions
Hello! My name is Jessica, and I work here in the office at All My Sons in Chicago. I would love to periodically address some common concerns that you may have as well as some recommendations from our movers to help make your move easier. Moving can be a stressful experience, but when using a professional moving company such as All My Sons, you can be assured that your move will go smoothly.
To begin, I will turn my attention to some of the more miscellaneous questions we receive frequently:
-“Where is All My Sons located?” We are located in Broadview, which is just west of Berwyn off of 22nd Street/Cermak Road. One of the benefits of being in Broadview is that we are very close to the city and we have easy access to the suburbs.
-“Is All My Sons a family owned business?” Yes, we are a family owned and operated business!
-“Can All My Sons move appliances?” We will gladly move your refrigerator, deep freezer, oven, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Please be aware that the appliances need to be disconnected prior to the move and refrigerators need to be emptied of perishable items. If your appliance is connected to gas power, you will need to have a qualified technician disconnect the appliance prior to the move. Please refer to All My Son’s main website for a more detailed description of moving your appliances.
-“Does All My Sons move pianos?” Yes, we will move your piano with the utmost care. Many pianos will require at least three men to move.
-“Does All My Sons move offices?” Absolutely! We typically recommend having one of our fantastic estimators out to your office to provide you with an estimate for an office move. Estimates are free of charge. Just call our office and we will gladly set up an appointment for you.
-“Does All My Sons provide packing services?” Of course! We can come and assist you pack most of your items.
-“Does All My Sons sell boxes?” We sell boxes as well as newsprint, bubble wrap, shrink wrap, and tape.
-“Does All My Sons protect my furniture during the move?” We bring quilted pads at no extra charge to help protect your furniture.
-“Does All My Sons provide storage?” We provide secure storage in vaults that measure 5’x7’x7’ and can hold approximately 1000 pounds of goods. If you have a larger piece that would not fit into the vault such as a couch, we can still accommodate it.
-“Do I have to unpack my dresser drawers?” As long as there is nothing extremely fragile or breakable in the drawers, do not worry about it! We will quilt wrap the dresser to keep the drawers in place. If you feel more comfortable packing the items in your drawers into boxes, that is easily moved as well.
-“Can All My Sons move my fish tank?” There are two ways to answer this question. If you fish tank has been emptied, we will be very happy to assist you in moving it. However, we will not move a fish tank if it is still filled with water. A fish tank that is still full of water is nearly impossible to lift! Even a ten gallon tank is heavy, and the water will splash and spill, especially in a truck. Fish are extremely sensitive to stress and will need to be properly handled. We will ask you if you have any “specialty items” when you set up your move, such as a big screen television, exercise equipment, etc, and letting us know of a large fish tank will help us know what to anticipate and we can bring extra materials to accommodate. We take care of all items that we move with extreme care.
-“Will All My Sons move my lawn mower?” We can move a lawn mower as long as it is emptied of its gas. Lawn mowers can leak or spill gas, creating a dangerous situation on the truck and potentially ruin other items that are being moved.
This is just a short list of the common questions we receive on an average day. In later blog entries, I will address other issues and concerns, including recommendations on how to pack your belongings.
To begin, I will turn my attention to some of the more miscellaneous questions we receive frequently:
-“Where is All My Sons located?” We are located in Broadview, which is just west of Berwyn off of 22nd Street/Cermak Road. One of the benefits of being in Broadview is that we are very close to the city and we have easy access to the suburbs.
-“Is All My Sons a family owned business?” Yes, we are a family owned and operated business!
-“Can All My Sons move appliances?” We will gladly move your refrigerator, deep freezer, oven, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Please be aware that the appliances need to be disconnected prior to the move and refrigerators need to be emptied of perishable items. If your appliance is connected to gas power, you will need to have a qualified technician disconnect the appliance prior to the move. Please refer to All My Son’s main website for a more detailed description of moving your appliances.
-“Does All My Sons move pianos?” Yes, we will move your piano with the utmost care. Many pianos will require at least three men to move.
-“Does All My Sons move offices?” Absolutely! We typically recommend having one of our fantastic estimators out to your office to provide you with an estimate for an office move. Estimates are free of charge. Just call our office and we will gladly set up an appointment for you.
-“Does All My Sons provide packing services?” Of course! We can come and assist you pack most of your items.
-“Does All My Sons sell boxes?” We sell boxes as well as newsprint, bubble wrap, shrink wrap, and tape.
-“Does All My Sons protect my furniture during the move?” We bring quilted pads at no extra charge to help protect your furniture.
-“Does All My Sons provide storage?” We provide secure storage in vaults that measure 5’x7’x7’ and can hold approximately 1000 pounds of goods. If you have a larger piece that would not fit into the vault such as a couch, we can still accommodate it.
-“Do I have to unpack my dresser drawers?” As long as there is nothing extremely fragile or breakable in the drawers, do not worry about it! We will quilt wrap the dresser to keep the drawers in place. If you feel more comfortable packing the items in your drawers into boxes, that is easily moved as well.
-“Can All My Sons move my fish tank?” There are two ways to answer this question. If you fish tank has been emptied, we will be very happy to assist you in moving it. However, we will not move a fish tank if it is still filled with water. A fish tank that is still full of water is nearly impossible to lift! Even a ten gallon tank is heavy, and the water will splash and spill, especially in a truck. Fish are extremely sensitive to stress and will need to be properly handled. We will ask you if you have any “specialty items” when you set up your move, such as a big screen television, exercise equipment, etc, and letting us know of a large fish tank will help us know what to anticipate and we can bring extra materials to accommodate. We take care of all items that we move with extreme care.
-“Will All My Sons move my lawn mower?” We can move a lawn mower as long as it is emptied of its gas. Lawn mowers can leak or spill gas, creating a dangerous situation on the truck and potentially ruin other items that are being moved.
This is just a short list of the common questions we receive on an average day. In later blog entries, I will address other issues and concerns, including recommendations on how to pack your belongings.
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Better Business Bureau Annual Dinner 2008
The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois held its annual dinner to a sold out audience on March 27, 2008. The audience was treated to an evening reception, dinner and a key note address by none other than legendary Chicago icon Mike Ditka.
We sponsored a table for the event and had a great time mingling with other key business members and companies at the event. It was wonderful to share time with other companies that possess the same determination, drive, and commitment to integrity.
We hope those of you who were there stopped by our booth to pick up our nice "goody bags" of promotional items.
Our company, All My Sons Moving and Storage, Inc. of Chicago is an accredited business according to the standards of the Better Business Bureau. We have been a member since the company's inception in 1997 in the Chicago area and support the ethical approach of business self-regulation with consumers. Recognizing the company's efforts in this regard, All My Sons Moving and Storage of Chicago has been nominated 5 years running for the Bureau's prestigous Torch Awards for marketplace ethics.
All My Sons of the Chicago area's company President sits on the Board of Directors for the Bureau, and was recently nominated to serve another 3 years.
We'll see all of you at the next BBB event this summer!
All My Sons...let our family move yours! All My Sons Moving and Storage is a premier local and long distance moving comapny in Chicago.
We sponsored a table for the event and had a great time mingling with other key business members and companies at the event. It was wonderful to share time with other companies that possess the same determination, drive, and commitment to integrity.
We hope those of you who were there stopped by our booth to pick up our nice "goody bags" of promotional items.
Our company, All My Sons Moving and Storage, Inc. of Chicago is an accredited business according to the standards of the Better Business Bureau. We have been a member since the company's inception in 1997 in the Chicago area and support the ethical approach of business self-regulation with consumers. Recognizing the company's efforts in this regard, All My Sons Moving and Storage of Chicago has been nominated 5 years running for the Bureau's prestigous Torch Awards for marketplace ethics.
All My Sons of the Chicago area's company President sits on the Board of Directors for the Bureau, and was recently nominated to serve another 3 years.
We'll see all of you at the next BBB event this summer!
All My Sons...let our family move yours! All My Sons Moving and Storage is a premier local and long distance moving comapny in Chicago.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
More Chicago local move customer reviews
We are keeping the positive reviews coming for Chicago's best local movers, All My Sons Moving and Storage of Chicago! The following reviews come from customers we moved locally and long distance in March and April - thank you to all our clients who took the time to write us a review!
"Excellent customer service...Fabulous! On Time. Wonderful" - Sue, local move, Chicago
"Excellent all the way around!" - Craig, local move, Chicago
"Very friendly and helpful...the movers were great and they made a very stressful process much easier" - Erin from Chicago, local move
"Very polite" - Catherine moving locally in Countryside
"Reasonable, well prepared, friendly and efficient" - Dave, moving long distance from Chicago
So there you have it - for local moves in Chicago, long distance moves from Chicago, and local moves in the Chicago area, call the experts at All My Sons Moving and Storage in Chicago for "excellent, helpful, friendly, great service and reasonable price!"
"Excellent customer service...Fabulous! On Time. Wonderful" - Sue, local move, Chicago
"Excellent all the way around!" - Craig, local move, Chicago
"Very friendly and helpful...the movers were great and they made a very stressful process much easier" - Erin from Chicago, local move
"Very polite" - Catherine moving locally in Countryside
"Reasonable, well prepared, friendly and efficient" - Dave, moving long distance from Chicago
So there you have it - for local moves in Chicago, long distance moves from Chicago, and local moves in the Chicago area, call the experts at All My Sons Moving and Storage in Chicago for "excellent, helpful, friendly, great service and reasonable price!"
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