Review by Paul F.

I cannot say enough good things about this company, NorthStar Moving!  We are so grateful to them for their help, professionalism, attention to detail, positive attitudes and speed during this stressful time in our lives.

It all began with a video estimate.  I downloaded the app onto my phone prior and at the appointed time, Gloria sent me a link, I clicked on it and presto!  We were live on a video chat.  I would say we spent about a half hour (perhaps a little more) going through my house.  I was able to show her the rooms’ contents, the contents of our cabinets and all that so she could have a better idea of what we were moving and therefore provide a better estimate to avoid any surprises along the way in what this move would cost us.

Based on reputation, I was comfortable trusting them to be able to do what they said they would do. For the record, I did get a second quote from another moving company and NorthStar Moving beat their quote significantly.  The other company, also with a good reputation, did not offer unpacking services but they did do packing as well, of course, as moving.  NorthStar Moving’s quote turned out to be significantly less than the other company PLUS NorthStar Moving’s quote included unpacking in addition to packing and moving.

So, the day of the move came and a few minutes before 8:00am, our team, led by William P. (Team Leader), along with Benjamin S., Jorge M., Jorge L. and Hector G., arrived.  It seemed like I had just shaken William’s hand, turned around to say hello to the rest of the team, turned back and William already had a half box of our dishes in the kitchen packed.  When I say they wasted no time getting to work, it’s true.  The rest of the day, they moved so quickly, the contents of each room quickly disappearing into boxes.  Those things that could not go in a box, like our baby grand piano, were expertly wrapped in moving blankets and everything was handled with care.

By the end of the first day, we were entirely packed.  We had so many boxes, each of which was labeled.  That completed the first day.   Everything was ready for loading onto the truck.  Frankly, I was exhausted even though I had not lifted a finger.  All we did was to answer questions.  The movers did the rest.
I think it is important to stop here and talk about customer service.  The team stayed upbeat and positive despite the 100 degree heat outside and the obvious strenuousness of moving all our stuff.  It’s been many years since I moved myself and I still recall how it is really, REALLY hard work.  Throughout the move, they were in good spirits, upbeat and positive.  I have so much respect for a person working that hard and yet still having a genuine smile.  As a matter of fact, after the third day when they left, I actually missed them.  They were that likable.  Hats off to William P. (Team Leader), Benjamin S., Jorge M., Jorge L. and Hector G!
Day two of the move began promptly at 8:00am just like the first.  The movers arrived and immediately set about loading the boxes they had packed the previous day onto the truck.  We had many boxes along with couches, beds and all so it took some time to load up the truck. By early noon time or so, everything was on the truck.  We had filled up one of their moving trucks completely.  I mean, there was not room for another item.  I think we put one last something with the guys in the cab but that was it.

After breaking for lunch, we met at our new home and without missing a beat, boxes were flying off the truck but always handled with the utmost care.  I can vividly remember the guys dropping off a couple boxes inside then running back to the truck.  And throughout it all, everything was handled with great care.  In the final analysis, all our items arrived safely without a scratch.  By the end of day two, all the boxes were in the house.  Everything that had been wrapped up, such as the couches and piano, were unpacked and placed where we asked them to be placed.  Again that day, we just directed traffic.  The guys did the rest.

Coming into the third day, I was feeling it but if William, Benjamin, Jorge, Jorge and Hector were exhausted, it was impossible to tell.  They unpacked our things out of boxes and took the boxes with them which gave us a head start on getting settled into our new home.

I made a point of writing this detailed review because I was that impressed with this company.  In this day and age, sometimes it feels like customer service is a buzz word from my parents’ era.  But NorthStar Moving came through for us at a time when we were feeling the stress of having just bought and sold a home, not to mention the stress of the physical move.  They really took care of us and exemplified what I consider excellent customer service. Thank you NorthStar Moving!