Close and tape Boxes - Closed boxes are easier to move, sturdier, and safer for your belongings. Movers can refuse to take open packaging and boxes. Label your boxes so they can be placed in the corresponding areas at the new location.
Books - Use appropriate size boxes for your packed items. Heavy items like books and records should be in smaller boxes. If boxes are to heavy they may need to be repacked.
TVs - The original box is always best for TVs, but if you don’t have it you can purchase TV box kits from many retailers. We move unboxed TVs all the time without issue, but if something were to happen we don’t carry any liability on unboxed TVs.
Electronics - Securely box electronics in the original box if possible. This includes game consoles, stereo components, computers, etc.
Valuables and Jewelry - Remove valuables and jewelry and pack them away in a safe place. You can never be too safe and there is no reason to leave items like this out on moving day. Have a plan on moving day for items of high value.
Lamps - Remove lampshades and lightbulbs from lamps. Lampshades and light bulbs should be boxed due to their fragile nature.
Awkward Items - There are always awkward items that you just can’t box. Gather these awkward items in a certain area together. Pick a corner of the room or maybe the garage. These items should not be fragile, if they are then box them. Think items like umbrellas, folding chairs, and luggage.
Moving Day
Be available - We understand you may have some loose ends to tie up on moving day and might not want to wait around all day for the movers, but don’t go too far and be ready.
Be onsite - Plan to be on site and available to the movers during the move day. The movers may have questions or need direction on where items go, and it can be frustrating if they must stop work to find a customer.
Snacks and Drinks - Movers appreciate when you provide snacks and drinks. They expend a lot of energy during the day so remember it is to your benefit to help keep them hydrated and energized.
Friendliness - The movers are your friends there to help. Yes, they are being paid, but friendliness and respect go along ways and it goes both ways. Treat your movers well and they will do the same.
Don't be shy - Don’t be afraid to let the movers know your expectations or what service you expect. Point out items that have special value to you or where you would like things. If something is off let them know or contact our office. Don’t be shy but don’t be bossy.
Sweaty - Moving is very physical hard work/exercise and we all know what that leads to, sweat! It is unfortunate but on a hot day there is no way around it. Your movers are going to sweat, some more than others, and they may smell a little too.
My move was absolutely amazing!! Robby, Mante, and Kairos were all very nice and helpful. They loaded and unloaded all of my things professionally and were hard workers. They finished up in the right time and were just a pleasure to be around. I would recommend this company to anyone moving.
Carmen Zirjacks
13:53 20 Feb 23
Movers were efficient and timely. They worked well within the tight spaces of my apartment, and took good care of my furniture. On top of that, they were very friendly.
McKenzie Koppe
18:43 18 Feb 23
Rob and Josh were professional and great to work with. Thanks again for making a stressful process easy on me.
Jarod Sigmund
22:59 13 Feb 23
Update 11/27: long overdue appreciation for movers Mante, Khiiro, Josh, all three guys arrived on schedule and finished off the move well within time. Great team and a good move experience. Thank you guys.Update: 11/15, Just got a call from John from AFWAT, he was very professional in handing the issue and addressing the concern. I will stick with my scheduled move. Will post final review after my move again.
Suvesh Kaul
19:23 10 Feb 23
I needed to have a couple large items moved locally, a large 361 pound gun safe and a family heirloom hope chest. I was looking to have them moved within a couple days from the date I called. I worked with Matt at A Friend a Truck Movers. I called on a Saturday and he was able to get my move scheduled for the next day and work within the budget I had planned. When they arrived, they were very efficient and timely in moving the items from the house to the truck and getting them to their final destination. They handled my items with care and made sure all items were placed as I requested. I would highly recommend A Friend With A Truck Movers. Thank you!
Lacey Gray
15:46 01 Feb 23
Isaac, Jamel, and Tristan absolutely crushed it early on a cold morning. Fast work, assembled our bed (which we were dreading), and made sure everything was packed and moved safely. Great work boys, will definitely be using AFWAT again when it’s time to move out!
Benjamin Lieberman
17:19 27 Jan 23
I had to move quite a bit of office furniture and dozens of banker boxes full of documents. Rob and Tristin came with a positive 'can-do' attitude which put me at ease. They were friendly and efficient.I will use them again.
Anne McManus
19:31 23 Jan 23
My moving experience with A Friend With A Truck Movers as amazing. Josh and Rob were Great. They were very fast. on time and took good care of all my things. Both Josh and Rob were very professional, Kind, trustworthy and Honest. They took all the worry and stress out of moving day and made sure everything went smooth and efficient. I would completely recommend this company to everyone. They are the best in the city. Thank you so much for being there.
Trisha Treta
14:00 18 Jan 23
Our experience with A Friend With A Truck was amazing. Rob, Issac, Josh and Vance were all polite, professional, and did an amazing job for us. They hustled the entire time to get us moved quickly and efficiently. Our friends used A Friend With A Truck Movers and recommended them - the recommendation was spot on and we couldn’t be happier with our choice in moving companies.
Valerie Swiderski
02:21 15 Jan 23
Hired this company based on their great google reviews and they did not disappoint! Hired them for the labor only to unload our uhaul truck. Very good communication, very professional and courteous. Handled all of our belongings with care. Showed up on time and had us unloaded in an hour. Would highly recommend!
Barbara Souders
02:07 14 Jan 23
Absolutely, positively the best moving experience of my life. Rob and Josh were unbelievable! I couldn't believe how great they were at handling large items while also taking care not to damage them or the walls. If I could give 10 stars I would. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY. A+
Anthony Gialde
20:44 08 Jan 23
Rob and Josh helped us move today and they were fantastic! They arrived on time and worked quickly to get us moved into our new place. They were hard workers and we would definitely hire them again to move!
Emily Thompson
22:53 07 Jan 23
Mante, Khiiro and Josh were on time and ready to work. They were professional, always polite and friendly. they went out of their way to accommodate us and took the time to wrap items to insure they were protected. Would definitely recommend a friend with a truck and these guys! Thank so much!!
Jennifer Boucher
19:08 31 Dec 22
These guys were outstanding!They got us on the schedule quickly.They showed up on time in the morning, ready to work.They worked well around some older people in the home. (My parents can get in the way sometimes…)The movers were very careful with our furniture.We will definitely be using this company again.
Kay Williamson
16:19 15 Nov 22
Wonderful experience! Rob and Josh were TERRIFIC! Super efficient and friendly! Will use this company any time we need a mover. Highly recommend these guys!
Kylie Christian
01:27 09 Nov 22
Went above and beyond to make sure things were sorted out in an orderly and efficient fashion after some initial miscommunication. Would highly recommend !
Nathan Wilson
16:09 03 Nov 22
These movers were super efficient and professional. Rob and Jamell helped me move out of an apartment with tight stairs and hallways but they had all the equipment needed to get everything out quickly and with no damage. Nikki was also very helpful over the phone in arranging everything and making adjustments after I under estimated the box count. Would recommend, they really took all the hard work out of moving.
Joe Meyers
20:20 28 Oct 22
Friendly and helpful movers. Easy to work with.
Brett Nelson
19:03 20 Oct 22
Josh and John were both great to work with! We were stressed about our move and it couldn’t have gone smoother. It was a long walk from where the truck was parked to our 2nd floor apartment and they worked efficiently and handled everything with great care! We’d highly recommend and will use when we inevitably move again! Thanks guys!
Matthew Shelp
01:51 17 Oct 22
The guy’s were very professional, efficient and did everything I asked!!!
STACEY CHEEK
23:32 16 Oct 22
Mante and Khiiro we’re very professional Very organized, and got our items moved out of the basement quickly and efficiently. I would highly recommend and use again!! Are use them again to move some things back to our home they were very professional and diligent and getting the job done and making sure things were safe. I would highly recommend!
Britt Bowman
20:27 09 Oct 22
Jamel and Charlie were my movers. I would highly recommend this company. They were on time, very professional and efficient. These guys moved all my furniture and belongings with ease. Made the move so much easier.
Lori Allen
10:17 05 Oct 22
Best moving experience we have ever had! Jamell, Josh, and Issac were so incredibly nice and did a fantastic job. I really can’t say enough nice things about our experience. I will definitely be recommending A Friend with a truck movers to friends and family.
Jenny Schonewetter
20:52 23 Sep 22
These guys are far and beyond what I expected I'm very satisfied with the care, the concern, patient's, very friendly and trustworthy, I'm an elderly female and appreciate you.
Lois E. Cravin
17:58 23 Sep 22
The best moving experience! Movers arrived on time, paid careful attention to all details and were a pleasure to work with. Moving is stressful, but not when working with the team from A Friend With a Truck Movers!
kathy pilolla
20:59 21 Sep 22
Excellent experience!! The movers Dierk, Jamell and Spencer were professional the entire time!! They moved quickly but safely and got us done two hours quicker then the quoted time!!!! We would definitely use them again!!!
john hernandez
19:10 02 Sep 22
These guys know what they’re doing and were very helpful. It was a complicated move with more than one stop and several unusual pieces of furniture and art. They managed the move with care and efficiency and a professional courteous attitude. I highly recommend A Friend With a Truck services!
Norman Smith
20:09 31 Aug 22
Rob, Dirk and Charlie moved us and did a wonderful job! I can’t recommend this place enough. These guys faced multiple obstacles with our move, mattress weighs a ton, screws stripped out on the furniture, and it was 100° during the whole process. They were kind, professional and honestly really awesome to talk to. They fixed my bed (carpet installers had left some assembly off when they rebuilt it and stripped out some bolts) moved everything and did so without damaging anything! Seemed quite literally like having friends move us and the price was less than I thought it would be, probably because they were so efficient. Thanks so much again for all your hard work guys!!
Rosanna Keenan
19:43 31 Aug 22
Spencer & Reggie were very friendly, and professional! I really appreciated their help! I would have no problem with recommending A Friend With A Truck, movers.
Benny Guerrero
18:35 25 Aug 22
On time, accomplished the move quickly and efficiently. Courteous movers. Moved a third floor apartment into a townhome. Finished earlier than anticipated.
Chris Britt
20:04 22 Aug 22
Best money I’ve ever spent!!! If you don’t want to move yourself, this team was early, fast yet careful, accommodating and courteous. Definitely recommend and they charge less than others I researched.
Jennifer Ehlers
19:17 22 Aug 22
Very friendly and quick! These men did not stop moving from the moment they arrived at our house. Loaded basically our whole 3 bedroom house in about an hour and a half!
Mackenzie Seyer
16:07 20 Aug 22
Dierk, Charlie, and Robby were amazing. Cheerful. Very respectful with our fragile items. Couldn’t ask for a better crew! Will definitely hire again.
Kevin Davis
15:46 17 Aug 22
Professional and friendly.
Ragav Kb
15:04 17 Aug 22
Was able to set up at last minute (24hr) move with A friend with a truck. Movers we’re friendly and professional. Job was done efficiently and everything packaged / delivered without damagesWill be using again for any future moves !
Andrea Urbina
15:43 09 Aug 22
These guys were amazing!! I cannot thank them enough for how quickly and efficiently they worked. They were all very kind and fun. Strongly recommend and encourage others to use their services. 🙂
Kelsey Clements
17:07 02 Aug 22
We hired A Friend With A Truck Movers to move our daughter into a 7th floor apt with NO ELEVATOR! In July! The 4 guys that “drew the short straw” were amazing. They were fun, friendly, and made the best of a bad situation. They moved all of her boxes, plants, and heavy furniture up 7 floors worth of stairs, in a cramped stairwell, in just 2 hours. 147 stairs, multiple times. We just cannot say enough good things about this company and their employees!! Highly recommend!
Kimberlee Reed
17:01 02 Aug 22
Amazing! I had Mike and Isaac as my movers today and they were fantastic. They were quick, professional, and most important, they were very careful with my stuff. I had a great experience and will definitely be recommending and using this company in the future.
Mycah Krason
00:19 01 Aug 22
We used A Friend with a Truck movers to move our small office this week. The crew handling our move were Dirk, Mike and Shawn. They were the very best! Showed up on time, got right to work, they were friendly and professional. The estimate was exact. Good experience from start to finish. I would definitely recommend.
Glenda Webb
18:19 27 Jul 22
I have used A Friend with a Truck Movers for all of my moves since 2016 and have always been happy with my experience! They are always friendly, helpful, and very reasonably priced. My latest move was with Jamell and Isaac who were both great!
Kimberly Hoedl
21:42 26 Jul 22
The crew was excellent!
Bill Pennington
17:18 25 Jul 22
I’ve used them twice and they were quick and efficient with the move, super professional, hard working. Isaac was awesome!
SillySpice01
05:08 24 Jul 22
Could not have asked for better movers. First time ever using a moving company, but the three guys that moved us were fast and friendly. Made the whole process a lot less stressful.
Christopher Bogart
22:31 23 Jul 22
Mante, Khiiro, and Isaac were wonderful! They were quick and efficient and helped us get a tricky bed frame separated! Thanks again!
Alyssa Farley
15:20 21 Jul 22
My husband and I decided to call movers for the first time in a long while.. we are very do it yourselfers. I’m always nervous for someone else to move my things but, BJ, Rob, and Jamel were OUTSTANDING. They made our move easy and so fast. Everything was handled with extreme care and placed just exactly where we wanted it to go. This is the moving company you want to hire. I’m telling everyone!
