Comments on: Anyone Know any Good Toronto Movers?

By: Richard Dunn

Richard Dunn — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:32:47 +0000

Tippet Richardson (they contract for Allied with whom I have no problem with, the trucker and movers were great) overcharged me $4000 on my $8000 across Canada move. They never got back to me for weeks while I called their East and West coast offices. The moving agent who came into my home to estimat the weight of my goods was the most useless, he never did anything when it is his job to handle my move. Then after Mastercard got involved, they retracted the overcharge just before my payment was due. They even charged me the estimate and not the actual charge…I still await that rebate. Cheaper is usually never better

By: Abbas Hasan

Abbas Hasan — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:25:02 +0000

I am responding in regards to the comments mentioned above by Christine on November 11, 2008. As a Senior Executive of this company I have looked into the above mentioned comment. We have moved someone by the first name of Christine in October and we were not informed by the customer about any pricing discrepancies or damages. We take extreme pride in servicing our clients and ensuring that they are fully satisfied. We are quick to resolve any issues and have a claim process that would have assisted the above mentioned client if they were not satisfied or had damages. I strong suggest that Christine contact our office directly about any outstanding issues as false representation or accusations against our moving services is defamation of our company name. Once again we take extreme pride in delivering to our clients and will continue to satisfy and live up to our name “No Problem Movers” where “experience is the difference”!

By: Jen Nolan

Jen Nolan — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 03:15:39 +0000

We went with Wild West Moving and Storage and were very pleased. We had three contacts who had also used them, they are a great small company. $95 for three men and a small truck (they did a couple trips since the move was not far). Also, there was no extra fees even though we moved on a Saturday at the end of the month.

By: Ripped Off

Ripped Off — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:51:25 +0000

I moved two days ago ..used ELIZABETH MOVERS from the back of RENTERS NEWS ..ALL I CAN SAY IS DON’T EVER EVER EVER USE ..YOU WILL BE SOO SORRY ..over priced and LAZY ..Broke 30 of my stuff ..JUST DON’T DO IT !!!! carry ur stuff on your back to your new place ..rent a taxi ..THEY ARE BEYOND BAD !! WORST MOVERS EVER

By: JB

JB — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:18:03 +0000

Anyone have any experience with Moveworks?

Thanks

By: Donna Taylor

Donna Taylor — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 02:22:05 +0000

We were very upset with Two Small Men with Big Hearts and would never recommend their services. We contracted with their packers to pack our valuables as they had said they would be guaranteed by doing this. We had many broken items including an antique chandelier that was so damaged it was shocking. They asked for the receipts of the repairs and cost of replacement of broken and damaged items but gave us a run around and never reimbursed us for our costs. I found one of the packers sound asleep on my sofa. The truck didn’t arrive at the destination for 3 days due to mechanical breakdown which meant they unloaded on a long holiday weekend when we had holiday plans.

By: CHRISTINE

CHRISTINE — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:45:38 +0000

Last week I hired a moving company called no problem movers, that was the problem! I was overcharged 230.00 had furniture damaged, they make you pay the overcharges while still having your stuff on the truck WARNING: I DO NOT RECCOMEND NO PROBLEM MOVER

By: evan

evan — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:07:20 +0000

I HAVE BEEN A MOVER FOR SOME TIME NOW AND HAVE SEEN ALL KINDS OF DIFFERENT SITUATIONS INVOLVING CUSTOMERS AND THEIR LITTLE SCAMS OF THEIR OWN. THE FIRST ONE THAT COMES TO MIND IS WHEN THEY TRY AND LOCK YOU IN TO A HARD QUOTE AND A ITEMIZED LIST! WHEN WE SHOW UP TO DO THE MOVE WE GO OVER THE LIST AND EVERYTHING LOOKS FINE, AT FIRST! IT”S NOT UNTIL THE LIST IS COMPLETE AND THE TRUCK IS LOADED, THEN THE FUNNY BUISNESS BEGINS! NOW THEY START ASKING THE MOVERS IF IT”S OK IF THEY CAN TAKE A FEW PIECES EXTRA THAT WERE IN THE BASEMENT. A FEW MEANING 3, THE MOVERS SAY OK! THE CUSTOMER”S START BRINGING BOX AFTER BOX AND END UP ADDING AN EXTRA 2 HOURS ON TO THE JOB THAT THEY DON”T WANT TO PAY FOR! THEY USE THE HARD QUOTE AS AN EXCUSE THAT THEY ONLY HAD ENOUGH MONEY FOR WHAT WAS AGREED UPON! SO AT THE END OF THE DAY THEY GOT QUALITY WORK FOR A CHEAP PRICE AND LET US GO HOME WITH NO TIP, PISSED OFF AND HUNGRY! I FUCKIN HATE YOU PENNY PINCHING ASSHOLES THAT THINK IT”S OK TO INVITE US INTO YOUR LIVES FOR A DAY, LIE TO US, CHEAT US, DISRESPECT US AND TREAT US LIKE WE MADE THE WRONG CAREER CHOICE! REMEMBER THIS OK, IF IT WASN”T FOR US HARD WORKING, STRONG,TOUGH AND SMART MOVERS, YOUR WIMPY LITTLE CONFUSED ASS WOULD HAVE TO MOVE YOURSELVES!

By: L

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:31:46 +0000

Has anyone heard or had an experience with alpha City Movers”? (acmovers.ca)?

By: Joey deVilla

Joey deVilla — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:23:03 +0000

@Pissed off: Unless you’re from iMove Canada, to whom I’ve responded, I haven’t received any email from any movers. If that doesn’t work, give me a ring at (416) 948-6447 and I’ll hear you out.

A PRStorm or denial-of-service attack isn’t likely to work given the server and cache on this blog, which has handled deluges from Digg and StumbleUpon, and the fact that first-time comments are moderated. Underhanded, desperate tricks like that aren’t likely to win me over, either.

Just in case, I’ve logged your IP address.

By: Pissed off

Pissed off — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:34:52 +0000

i think we’re gonna have to run a PRstorm or crash this server, since the host does not bother answering his email and you can’t reply to SPECIFIC posts.

just some food for thought..

By: Melanie

Melanie — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:37:09 +0000

I-move Canada scammed me. I’m a single woman and the owner Andrew Ludzenks (he didn’t tell me his last name, but my lawyer found out) continued to lie to me several times. First of all, he pretends that he works for someone and continues to say he has to ask their permission, which is just his way of avoiding giving you firm answers. He was 2 days late picking up my stuff in Calgary. His movers showed up in a rental truck which was my first clue that he wasn’t legitimate. I gave his movers a $500 deposit (he would only take cash). Then, in Toronto he didn’t show up until 2 days later than he promised. The worst part was, I was alone and he showed up without my stuff. He intimidated me into giving him more cash, saying he wouldn’t tell me where my stuff was until I gave him cash. He waited while I took it out of my bank machine and I was quite terrified of him by that point. He then said he’d deliver my stuff that evening. 2 more days went by and he never showed up. I got the police to look into who he was and his real address. In any case, this pursuit worried him and he showed up at my house at 1am and handed me the keys to a storage locker. I had to hire another mover to pick up my stuff (an extra expense after I already paid I-move to do it). I’m happy to get most of my stuff back, but much of it is broken and my computer ($1400 desktop) and stereo is still missing. I thought about taking him to small claims court so this can’t happen to others. I haven’t decided if it’s worth it yet. My lawyer says there are many others he’s done similar things to. He’s very charming, so be careful of movers like him. Do your research. I thought getting a contract was enough, but he goes against the contract he draws up. Be sure to google the movers you use and do a background check.

By: bernard knight

bernard knight — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:05:40 +0000

Its unfortunate so many of you have had a bad experience and thank you all for posting your comments. After reviewing the complaints I too did some research and I came across a company called No Problem Movers. I spoke on the phone with a very professional sales person whom was more so interested in understanding what my requirements were rather than low balling me to get the job. I visited their website and I was impressed, I was more so impressed when the sales rep visited my home to do an on-site estimate and this way I was able to put a face to the name.Their rates are reasonable, too some slightly higher, but they did my job(4 bedroom house) flawlessly as some of the big guys in the moving industry. I would strongly recommend No Problem Movers, as a matter of fact being a CEO for a large firm I also got them to do my office relocation and that too went flawlessly. They are my mover of choice.

By: ryan

ryan — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:20:39 +0000

Tippet Richardson is a great mover if you place more concern on quality than cost. their best drivers are Bill Pinnigar,Jim Corkum and Joe Bueller. if you want it done right request either one of these drivers and their crews…take care

By: MR. GEGGO MIERS

MR. GEGGO MIERS — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 12:17:33 +0000

THIS IS A SLANDEROUS AD, THIS NEVER HAPPENED AND WAS PUBLISHED BY OTHER MOVERS, LOL

gtamovers
Posted September 5, 2008 at 2:27 pm | Permalink
GEORGE 647-894-6675 AND HIS ASSOCIATE, CARL - 416-939-0777 ARE SCAMMERS, RIP-OFF ARTIST.

BEWARE OF THEM! THEY WILL QUOTE YOU ONE PRICE AND ONCE THEY TAKE THE LOAD WILL DEMAND MORE MONEY OR THEY WILL NOT RELEASE YOUR PROPERTY.

NO DON’T CALL GEORGE 647-894-6675, G.M.C PICKING DELIVERIES, GTAMOVINGSERVICES@YAHOO.CA or 4 CORNERS MOVERS IN GTA
- JORGEMONTES@LIVE.CA, GTAMOVINGSERVICES@YAHOO.CA CARL 416-939-O777 AND GEORGE 647-894-6675!!!

GTAMOVINGSERVICES@YAHOO.CA

CARL KARL 416-939-O777

4 CORNERS MOVERS IN GTA

GEORGE 647-894-6675

JORGEMONTES@LIVE.CA

GEORGE 647-894-6675

G.M.C PICKING DELIVERIES

http://www.gtamovingservices.com

SCAMMERS AVOID MOVERS – THEY ADVERTISED A LOT AROUND THE GREATER TORONTO AREA (GTA), TORONTO, BRAMPTON, MISSISAUGA, SCARBOROUGH, MARKHAM, THORNHILL,YORK, OSHAWA, MAPLE, AURORA, AND NORTH YORK. *** AVOID!!! SCAMMERS! AVOID AT ALL COST!!!!! RIP OFFS MOVERS!!!!!***

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:40:03 +0000

I had a horrible experience two weeks ago with Miracle Movers. Half an hour after they should have arrived, I called the office and they rudely told me that I had to be patient, that they may be running late, and the guy basicaly hung up on me. One hour after they should have arrived, they called to say that they would be there in 20 mins. They actually showed up two hours late, screwing things up with the booked service elevators in both, the pick up and drop off locations. Needless to say, the property managers at both buildings were mad at me for not having done the move within the scheduled time frames. Also, although the two workers seemed quick at the beginning, later they started to work quite slow.

I had to wait for over an hour in the drop off location until there were elevators available. So at the time of paying, I said I would not pay for the time that they were not working because that was due to their negligence in arriving late. The guy in the office said screaming on the phone that I had to pay for the total time.
So, the move was nowhere close to “stress-free” or their behaviour close to “professional”, as these guys claim.

By: gtamovers

gtamovers — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:27:57 +0000

GEORGE 647-894-6675 AND HIS ASSOCIATE, CARL - 416-939-0777 ARE SCAMMERS, RIP-OFF ARTIST.

BEWARE OF THEM! THEY WILL QUOTE YOU ONE PRICE AND ONCE THEY TAKE THE LOAD WILL DEMAND MORE MONEY OR THEY WILL NOT RELEASE YOUR PROPERTY.

GTAMOVINGSERVICES@YAHOO.CA

CARL KARL 416-939-O777

4 CORNERS MOVERS IN GTA

GEORGE 647-894-6675

JORGEMONTES@LIVE.CA

GEORGE 647-894-6675

G.M.C PICKING DELIVERIES

http://www.gtamovingservices.com

By: Khan

Khan — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:43:45 +0000

MIRACLE MOVERS are simply the WORST.

I called them to set a moving date and time and they confirmed everything over phone. When the day came for move, they didn’t show up at their own set time. I had to call them several times and then they came 4+ hours late. They told me there would be 3 persons but they sent only 2.

Also, they were too lazy and took more than 10 hours to complete the moving of 2 bedroom apartment.

At the time of delivery, they simply asked me to pay them MORE money which we settled for, or they would take my all stuff with them and start billing me for storage.

I tried my best to argue with them that it was not their professional behavior, but that stupid guy called Jimi told me “Khan you would be in big trouble not only to pay MORE but also for STORAGE”.
I had no other option except to pay them FIRST what they demanded for.

I highly recommend to everybody PLEASE DO NOT use MIRACLE MOVERS at all. However, if you really need their services, ask them to send you the estimate in written on their company letter head and also demand for receipt of your payment. It would be easy for you guys if they try to cheat you for MORE money, you can take them to Ontario Small Court (IFF you have something written).

Good Luck.

By: Jim

Jim — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:41:01 +0000

I wished I had read this blog before hiring Triumph Moving Group http://www.triumphmovinggroup.com for my move from Toronto to New York.
If you go on their website, it will look like a nice and clean company that has offices everywhere in North America. Fact: the “group” is actually one guy, Dennis, who gives an incredibly poor service.

On D-Day, movers arrive of course 1 hour late..fair enough, that happens to even the big professional companies. One driver and 2 guys in a Penske rental truck, one of the guys with his face stamped in the window because he is…sleeping. That sounds good! The guys are from some European country and can barely speak any functional English. So they start bringing boxes down, one by one, down from a third floor, and amazingly slowly . I realize soon enough I’ll have to jump in and carry 2-3 boxes at a time if we wanna get out of there.
Then when it comes to our 3500$ leather couches, am I not surprised to see the 2 fools (who have no moving experience whatsoever) toss the pieces along a tight starewell without a single piece of blanket covering them. I call Dennis (because he’s the only one I can communicate with in English) who replies that “there is no point in putting blankets before the furniture gets to the truck”. Of course!! Why does any other professional company bother with doing that anyways? Bottom line, my couches are scratched, and of course I got other damaged stuff.

These clowns don’t even carry a drill. So when a door needs to be removed, not only you’re the one who needs to figure it out, but who also has to run to the hardware store to get a screwdriver and remove the door yourself while your lazy movers comment on women’s behinds on the street.

Arrived in NY, Mr. Dennis has decided that he only takes cash payment and no longer Visa as was agreed and signed in the contract. So the storage won’t release the goods unless I come up with a ridiculous cash amount I haven’t planned for because that’s what Dennis instructed them to do. Either me or the independent storage company can’t get a hold of Dennis, his phone lines are disconnected and he won’t return emails. The guy at the storage says Dennis owes him money. “Their” website claims “they” have an office in Brooklyn..when you get to the address provided, you find yourself in front of a grocery…
Triumph Moving Group (www.triumphmovinggroup.com) is a big fake, this company doesn’t even exist. The website fooled me in thinking I was dealing with real and experienced professionals. Just a case of gross missrepresentation I will report to consumer affairs…for whatever it’s worth. Please don’t get fooled yourself.

My recommendation is if you have the time, patience, proper help, etc, just learn to move by yourself. You’ll save money and worries at the only expense of being a bit sore the next day. Otherwise, thoroughly search for a well reputed and established company and just pay the price. You won’t regret it at the end. Whatever you do, don’t deal with Trimph Moving Group aka Dennis.

PS) He apparently operates also under Jazz Moving so beware.

By: Jon

Jon — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:22:36 +0000

I realize this is several years too late to be helpful to the original poster :], but apparently other people are still reading, so…

I had a reasonably positive experience with Tender Touch (and when you’re talking about something as inherently hellish as moving, “reasonably positive” is about as good as one can expect). I think they were maybe half an hour late, but the office phoned me ahead of my appointment to let me know. The time to complete the move was only slightly over the sight-unseen estimate. The only thing that got damaged was a piece of cheap ikea furniture, and it’s still totally usable. Everyone I dealt with was professional and courteous. Certainly no stolen items or ransom demands. All in all, one of my least horrid moving experiences :-).