I first called R1 Moving and Storage about a year ago to move from California to Florida. I received a quote of about $900.00 to move my 1 bedroom apartment.
I contacted the company when they did not show up and they informed me that they were doing another move, I advised him that he was a no show the other day and I had to change my schedule and I needed this to be done today. Within 1 hour they showed up to the storage facility.
When they arrived, they immediately advised that I would need to pay the deposit before they started moving my items. I paid $500.00 for the deposit and 300.00 was due when they completed the move to FL in two weeks. They said that the extra weight contributed to my tool box and tools and that the new charge will be $1,764.00. When I was advised my items were supposedly already in transit and I would need to pay 1,264.00 opposed to the 300.00 when the items are delivered. I considered this blackmail but they had my stuff.
My items arrived my tool box, tools and another box of dishes were left in Los Angeles by accident and that it would be delivered the following week. The delivery driver demanded the full $,2464.00 prior to unloading the truck.
After the week passed, no call. When I got in touch with them I began calling everyday to find out the status of my missing items to no avail.
I then started to deal with the corporate office. After over a month they finally said they had located my items in the LA warehouse and was in the process of having them shipped to their San Jose office then they will ship it to me. My items finally arrived and found that my tool box was taken out of the original packaging and that the drawers were pried open and several drawers were broken and all of my tools were stolen. I also found items in the tool box that were not mine. Secondly my box of dishes were all broken it appears that the box was deliberately dropped and kicked around.
I am currently planning to settle this legally as well. I am hoping that these moving company reviews will help warn others to be carefull who you choose when giving your posessions to some company.
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Help! What should I do?
I just had an outrageous experience with R1 Moving and Storage, San Jose. They ripped me off for $6,000.00 by asking me to sign innocent-looking forms and later filling in inflated prices. When I wasn't looking they took back my copies of these forms so I couldn't prove later that I didn't approve the charges.
Now I have to pay ransom to get my property back--either a further check for $2100 or my signature on a waiver of my right to litigate. Help! What should I do?
I wish I had read all the bad reviews before hiring this lousy company....
I am still awaiting my goods from Hawaii and R1 told the Better Business Bureau that they already delivered them.
Any way we can support each other? gnkaas@hotmail.com
To summarize my experience with R1 (see my previous post): the original estimate was $5,000. My estimate for a fair price after all the packing was done was maybe $7000-$7500 (hey, I'm experienced at this). The final bill was $13,000. After raising a storm--and being massively insulted and lied to by the whole company from the packers to the president of the company--I was finally able to get them to drop the final payment of $2,000 by signing a waiver. Only then would they give me my furniture. In the end it cost me $11,000 (for a $7,000 job).
Having said this, I will admit that most of the packing was pretty good except that many of the (very expensive) boxes were only half full and many other items were way overpadded. The truck arrived a day late, but the unpackers were friendly and conscientious.
So far, with less than half of the items unpacked, nothing seems to be missing and only a few less-important items are slightly damaged.
If any of you are planning action against this company, I would be glad to support you. However, I signed away my right to litigate directly.
I wanted to move with a moving company and decided not to, after i heard about the moving scams going on from Packing Service Inc. they provided me the information that i needed not to choose to move with a moving company, Packing Service Inc. www.MovingScam.Info came and packed all my stuff and loaded everything to a "door to door" container, my move was great and nothing broke, my advice to you all, use a company to pack and load and move with a container company.
Have a good luck with your move and be safe and careful of moving scams.
My mom had a horrendous experience with R1 on a move last year from New Mexico to Oregon. Everything she owned was ruined -- physically broken. They jerked her around, jacked up the price and were some of the rudest, most incompetent people we've ever experienced. They also lost several boxes of personal momentos from my childhood. Has anyone received them? My name is Tia, and it would mean the world to us to get them back. Please email me if you know anything. By the way, I have several boxes that were delivered to us, that do not belong to us. Mostly linens.
Moving can be expensive so I'm not sure why people choose to even attempt to scam someone. But the biggest problem out of it all is that it happens routinely, I've never experienced a moving scam but I've found a great company by the name of Packing Service Inc or the site www.PackingServiceinc.com they send a professional rep out to your home and you get an exact quote of what it would will cost to move your things. Also through them I found out alot about moving scams by visiting the site www.movingscam.info very very helpful. I recommend this company anytime.
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I had a good friendly move with the R1 moving system. They are right in time and in perfect shape. The team people really started and ended the work with care and smiling. The moving system strictly adhered to their delivery schedule resulting in complete satisfaction of the customers. I would really appreciate this system for their timely delivery and would recommend other people to move with this system.
Timely delivery
I had a good friendly move with the R1 moving system. They are right in time and in perfect shape. The team people really started and ended the work with care and smiling. The moving system strictly adhered to their delivery schedule resulting in complete satisfaction of the customers. I would really appreciate this system for their timely delivery and would recommend other people to move with this system.
I had a good friendly move with the R1 moving system. They are right in time and in perfect shape. The team people really started and ended the work with care and smiling. The moving system strictly adhered to their delivery schedule resulting in complete satisfaction of the customers. I would really appreciate this system for their timely delivery and would recommend other people to move with this system.
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I was in confusion as to which moving system is reliable and with reasonable rates. On basis of quality and service provided by R1 moving system I finally decided to move with R1 moving and storage. I would also like to share the process which fascinated me. The packing was done in a professional manner and goods reached to my home safe. I really appreciate the way they packed the things it was over all very professional. Thanks R1 moving and storage in keeping my expectation & trust intact.
I recetly shifted and had quite some household items to be moved. I was in the same confusion as to which moving system i should use. On further enquiry, finally I appraoched R1 moving and storage and their quote was quite reasonable. So I made up my mind to go with R1 moving and storage. They took my final word and said that they will have a confirmation call before the day of packing. I received a call with confirmation that they would come for shifting goods. They came and packed all the utensils with paper and tape. Also all the electronic items were already dismantled and kept ready for packing. After they came in they started without any delay. They finished packing and transfered the items to my place and unpacked it. It was done very quickly and everything was settled in a proepr manner. I was very much impressed by their work and will use them again and again.
Making a move these days is really not a easy task. I finally decided to move with R1 moving and storage. R1 moving and storage are the professional movers and gave me the best moving experiece. They plan, cordinage and excute the move and provide us the best moving process and give complete satisfaction to the customers. These movers guided in each and every step starting from packing to unpacking. Having a best moving experience with R1 I highly recommend everyone to use R1 moving system for its good service.
I made a move recently with R1 moving system last week and they this is a smooth moving system. Immediately after my phone call the moving coordinator came and he created a detailed item list of all my belongings and gave me the time when they are going to come. The next day they came on time and arranged all the items in order and packed them. AFter 4 days they delivered all the goods to my new house without any confusion and made the move very smooth without any tension. Thank u R1 moving and storage.
My wife and I moved recently by R1 moving and storage. These guys showed up, busted ass, were personable and polite, had an amazing attitude and got everything done in 3 hours. At the end of the work, they call the boss and he talks to me to make sure that everything went fine and the guys worked hard. After the relief of having everything moved from my house I would give these guys 5 stars. I highly recommend this moving company to anyone moving: house or apartment. They did not charge any extra for stairs or mileage, or for any heavy boxes. The guy went to each room and wrote down everything. He then emailed me the quote later which was quite reasonable. The 2 movers were great: hard workers, many years of experience, quick, and friendly. They talked and joked around with me, all while working their asses off and stopping only once for a break They ended up setting down the last box at the 3 or 4 hour mark, on the dot. The total was exactly what I had been quoted. I am very much impressed by their work.
Hello R1 moving and storage system, I just want to thank you for the service that your company has provided. The quote you have given to me was quite reasonable. This job must be not an easy one but your guys were excellent, highly confident in what they were doing, and determined. The move went very smooth and fast. I would recommend your service with confidence! Thanks again, R1 moving and storage.
I had made a move recently with my wife and 2 kids. We decided to go with the R1 moving and storageand let the professionals do the job, so we didn't have to stress as much. We contacted the company adn 3 men that were sent to us were professional in every sense. They were very cautious not to break or damage things. They pad wrapped all the furniture. They even put it exactly where it had to go at the new house. I would highly recommend R1 moving and storage.
R1 moving and strorage helped me a lot in my move. They moved all my furniture fast and safely without any damage. The crew were very good and polite beyond what I'd expected. I would use them again and again. Thank U R1 moving and storage.
I had to move my house along with my family and I moved recently and I am very satisfied with R1 moving and storage. The company people provided a detailed estimate for my move. The movers did a great job in packing, wrapping and moving all of the furniture and boxes. There were no damages and the movers are very professional. I am happy to say that I will definitely use R1 moving and storate in the future. I am going to refer these to my friends and associates.
I have recently used R1 moving and storage for my move. I would like to share this amazing experience with you. From the beginning, they were helpful, courteous and extremely careful with all of our items. They even moved several of my collectibles that have been in my family forever. They packed, wrapped, loaded and unloaded everything with no damages. I am very happy with every aspect of our moving experience with R1 moving and storage.
Fantastic is the word I would use to descibe the move with R1 Movers and storage. Me and my wife, both moved many times; this was our second time using R1 movers. The crew really were fantastic. They were very courteous and professional. Each time we moved, the moving crews showed up a little ahead of schedule, and they worked fast, clean, and carefully.
Moving is stressful enough these days. R1 moving and storage actually helped to make the day far less stressful than it might have been. What a contrast to some other companies! The first time we hired them, we had originally hired another company, but the crew was not good enough so told them to forget it, and hired R1 moving and storage instead; they had us completly moved within five hours and with no problem.
I have moved a number of times, but this was my best experience with R1 moving and storage. R1 moving and storage is really outstanding and they are on Time. I have faced no problems with them and they performed as what they promised. They have not broken anything and they arrived on time at a fair price. If I would move in the future, i would use R1 again and again.
I recently moved with R1 movers and storage and had a best experience. They did a wonderful job and I really want to thank for their job. Overall I was satisfied. The service was honest and professional. They came to my house packed everything and loaded. They delivered us in 3 days and delivered the same way they picked it. I would recommend this company to everyone.
R1 movers and storage handled our stressful move with complete ease. They were courteous, on time , and accurate with the estimate. The moving crew were extra careful with all of our belongings. The moving crew packed, wrapped loaded and unloaded with such precision. They were fantastic - that's the best way to sum up our moving experience. Thank you very much for a great job done. I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of a professional moving company!
I used R1 movers and storage and these guys were great! Their quote was right on the money. The crew was respectful, professional and extraordinarily considerate. Everything was handeled with care and attention to both my and the buildings requirements, the time it took them was quick and painless and everything showed up at my new house fast and easy. I really like this company and I very much recommend R1 to anyone who needs a moving company.
On account of my job I has to move frequently and I move probably every 6 months or so and for every move I use R1 movers and storage. The crew was beyond courteous, thoughtful, helpful and amazing. They are true professionals. I had complete peace of mind from beginning to end. These guys individually wrap everything then pack it. Nothing was broken becuase of their exquisite packing! Thank you R1 movers and Storage.
I would just like to thank R1 movers and storage for helping me out for my move. I was pretty satisfied with R1 movers and storage. I am very grateful for their work and they did a great job. The move went smooth and I was very satisfied with it. I would recommend R1 movers and storage to anybody who want to make a move.
I am much impressed by R1 movers and Storage becuase of their customer service and their moving team. I used R1 Movers and Storage to move into my brand new apartment in NYC. I just wanted to let everyone know how great I was treated by the R1 movers and storage. The movers packed and wrapped the items without any problem. They were curteous, helpful and trustworthy. The move itself was quick and painless and our belongings arrived on time without any damageI definitely recommend them to one and all.
R1 moving and storage system gave me great relief during my move. This is one of the simplest move I have ever had in my life. The movers were amazing and made my move really simple. They did everything in a well organized manner and ready for everything we asked for. They helped us a lot in every way and moreover they were very courteous. It was an awesome move with a crew of trustworthy movers.
I made a move with the help of R1 moving and storage and they played a very important role in my move and made the move trouble free. The movers arrived and immediately they started preparing for the move without a break. They wrapped and unwrapped and settled as instructed.
The movers were very free and they moved around joking as they carried on the work. I moved many times previously with different moving companies but none of them were able to satisfy my needs. I am very much thankful to R1 moving and storage.
My family made a move recently with R1 movers and storage and they gave me complete satisfaction. I learnt a lot of moving tips from them. They moved freely around and completed the packing work within the spam of time. The crew did a great work and I thank specially them a lot and would highly recommend this company to all my friends and relatives.
My move was made easy by R1 movers and storage. The crew were excellent, they were fast, efficient, and hard working. We had a lot of stuff to be moved and they moved everything with ease and fast. They gave great service in fair prices. The crew were on time and finished and delivered my stuff within the given time. I appreciate everything they did for us and would recommend to everyone.
My friend recommended me to use R1 moving and storage for my move. I contacted the sales coordinator who was kind and knowledgeable. They answered all my questions and provided me with the necessary information. They showed genuine interest in answering the questions. The crew arrived at my home in same uniform and packed all my stuff with utmost care and nothing was broken. They loaded the stuff and told me that they are going to do the delivery in 3-4 days. To my surprise they have done the delivery on 3rd day morning which I did not expect at all and all my furniture was in good condition. Thank you R1 movers for the quick delivery with no loss.
Hey guys I need to tell u about my moving experience with R1 moving and storage. It was a pleasant good move of that I had made till now. All my possessions were properly protected and were safe. The driver was good and did a good job. They wrapped all the furniture and loaded them carefully. I got the delivery in 4 days and I was amazed there was no damage. My driver was wonderful, the company responsive and the cost slightly less than others. I was impressed with this whole moving experience.
Hey guys I need to tell u about my moving experience with R1 moving and storage. It was a pleasant good move of that I had made till now. All my possessions were properly protected and were safe. The driver was good and did a good job. They wrapped all the furniture and loaded them carefully. I got the delivery in 4 days and I was amazed there was no damage. My driver was wonderful, the company responsive and the cost slightly less than others. I was impressed with this whole moving experience.
Me along with my two friends needed to make a move from Illinois to Michigan. We had a lot of stuff that needed to be shifted and were worried about the shift. We contacted the office of the R1 moving and storage and were happy with the quote and decided to move with them. The packers came and started the packing. The actual packing of my items went pretty smooth in the fact that these guys were hard working enough to pack my 2 bedroom condo in 3 hours. That really impressed me considering the last time I moved it took me an entire day to pack the things myself. When our belongings were delivered, everything was in perfect condition, it was delivered a day early. I think these guys are a good choice in a mover and would recommend them to anyone.
R1 moving and storage made my move great and almost flawless. My move simple, short and sweet. This company kept up to their reputation with my move. Move out was easy and a smaller move but i had went with full packing services which they did without damaging anything. All in all the move was great and almost flawless No problems with this company and a very easy transition.
My move was pretty simple. The R1 movers came and picked up my household items and furniture and delivered them to my new house in 4 days. R1 moving and storage company packers did a really good job. I was very happy with the move and would use them again and again.
We recently did a move and we hired AVL moving system. The movers came on time and they padded everything and packed up a few boxes with fragile items and loaded the truck and informed us that they would call shortly with our weight and delivery timeframe. After that we got the call letting us our weight and our total was a little less and delivery was going to be in 2 days. The truck came to delivery and loaded everything within few hours and we would consider this the perfect move. We would definitely recommend using this company for any move for any body
We needed to make a move and decided to move with R1 moving and storage. The crew were very professional, extremely knowledgeable, and helpful. The entire team were very friendly. They handled our belonging with so much care. They knew exactly how to pack the items into the trucks. I was not worried about our belongings at all after watching these guys work. After reaching our new place the movers quickly and carefully moved the items into our home. The price of the move was very reasonable. I would definitely recommend R1 moving and storage to everyone.
My family and I relocated to our new house and R1 moving and storage helped us a lot in our move. On the moving day five professional movers and packers showed up and wrapped, packed, and loaded everything just the way they are supposed to like professionals without a complaint even though it was a big move. Our delivery end was just as easy although it was completed by three completely different men but it was still the same great service. I have received all my stuff in a short period of time and everything was safe and secure. Thank you R1 moving and storage.
R1 Moving Systems is amazing, that's all I can say. They helped me out when I was freaking about my new condo's no weekend/holiday policy when other movers were trying to charge me an arm and a leg.
The move was totally fast...an hour to load (and that's including the massive game of tetris they had to play getting all my crap in a teeny tiny truck), and 1.5 to unload including elevator time! They also didn't break or scratch anything, which is a definite bonus.
On top of all that, they were really fun to have around. So yeah, hire these guys!
My girlfriend and I were only moving a few blocks away, but did not really have the time or the desire to carry all of our own furniture, so we called R1 Moving Systems. Angie was very prompt and professional, communicating via telephone, and email, to coordinate a quote and then an official appointment. Daniel and Greg arrived right on time (Daniel? Greg? Daniel Greg! They ARE the James Bond of movers!). They were enthusiastic, energetic, and very polite. The whole move took 30 minutes less than was estimated, which resulted in a smaller bill. What moving company do you know that busts their asses in order to save their customer $40? I didn't think it existed. But R1 Moving Systems is honest, and fair, and they did exactly that. As long as I live in the city of San Francisco, these guys will be my movers. I'll never give it a second thought.
made a reservation pretty last minute; was given an incredibly fair quote for loading my truck and the movers were really accommodating to my schedule.
the movers who came to move me were on time (like, to the second), careful with my things, incredibly friendly and personable, and finished UNDER the time they quoted me (which was reflected in the final bill).
i can't say enough great things about these guys. after having been burned by movers again and again, i finally found a great company (if only they had a location in Boston!)
R1 Moving Systems is amazing, that's all I can say. They helped me out when I was freaking about my new condo's no weekend/holiday policy when other movers were trying to charge me an arm and a leg.
The move was totally fast...an hour to load (and that's including the massive game of tetris they had to play getting all my crap in a teeny tiny truck), and 1.5 to unload including elevator time! They also didn't break or scratch anything, which is a definite bonus.
On top of all that, they were really fun to have around. So yeah, hire these guys!
My girlfriend and I were only moving a few blocks away, but did not really have the time or the desire to carry all of our own furniture, so we called R1 Moving Systems. Angie was very prompt and professional, communicating via telephone, and email, to coordinate a quote and then an official appointment. Daniel and Greg arrived right on time (Daniel? Greg? Daniel Greg! They ARE the James Bond of movers!). They were enthusiastic, energetic, and very polite. The whole move took 30 minutes less than was estimated, which resulted in a smaller bill. What moving company do you know that busts their asses in order to save their customer $40? I didn't think it existed. But R1 Moving Systems is honest, and fair, and they did exactly that. As long as I live in the city of San Francisco, these guys will be my movers. I'll never give it a second thought.
This should have actually been my first review. But first or one-hundred-and-first review, one thing remains the same - R1 Moving Systems is great. Though when I moved with them back in June, they were Smooth Moves (so that changed).
I was moving from my former two bedroom Hades (I mean arrangement) to my current one bedroom Nirvana on short notice (my roommate told me about three weeks before he moved out). I had just gotten back from a road trip to Washington D.C. and moving was the last thing on my mind; but Smooth Moves found time to squeeze me in. Though it did take me asking for an extra week in my old apartment (since they're relatively part-time and only move people in the evenings after their full time jobs) to find a time they could move me.
Certain aspects of the move seemed shady over the phone; but I promise anyone who uses them it's not. The quote they give is pretty accurate (they were actually one minute quicker than promised) and they show up mostly on time - in a full sized truck which fit my entire half of a large two bedroom apartment (one load). There is a surcharge for stairs so be prepared (third floor to third floor made the move a bit more expensive).
These guys move things fast. The employees use moves as cross training for triathalons and marathons. They barely broke a sweat moving things that exhausted me just to look at; and they'll also dispose (of pretty much anything legal) and arrange if it fits in the schedule.
The reason this should have been my first review was at the end of every move they ask people to Yelp them. When they asked back in June, I asked myself, "what is this Yelp thing?" But six months and 60% of my social life later, I still stand behind them and their somewhat coerced reviews. They earn all the word of mouth they can get - internet or no.
R1 Moving Systems is amazing, that's all I can say. They helped me out when I was freaking about my new condo's no weekend/holiday policy when other movers were trying to charge me an arm and a leg.
The move was totally fast...an hour to load (and that's including the massive game of tetris they had to play getting all my crap in a teeny tiny truck), and 1.5 to unload including elevator time! They also didn't break or scratch anything, which is a definite bonus.
On top of all that, they were really fun to have around. So yeah, hire these guys!
R1 Moving Systems! has done it again! It started off with Pete and Pat (the original R1 duo) moving me three years ago, now they have a whole team. I have used R1 Moving systems ever since! Great guys, hard workers, quick and at a good price. These guys will not let you down! Use them!
made a reservation pretty last minute; was given an incredibly fair quote for loading my truck and the movers were really accommodating to my schedule.
the movers who came to move me were on time (like, to the second), careful with my things, incredibly friendly and personable, and finished UNDER the time they quoted me (which was reflected in the final bill).
i can't say enough great things about these guys. after having been burned by movers again and again, i finally found a great company (if only they had a location in Boston!)
I haven't even had my move yet but had to write a review based on their customer service alone - it is nice to deal with a young up-to-date company that will email you back quickly, has twitter (ha) and answers questions like normal human beings. If you have been searching for quotes you know what I mean.
I will update after my move but I gotta say, my booking with WIN Van Moving Systems has eliminated a lot of stress in my pre-move months.
R1 Moving Systems is amazing, that's all I can say. They helped me out when I was freaking about my new condo's no weekend/holiday policy when other movers were trying to charge me an arm and a leg.
The move was totally fast...an hour to load (and that's including the massive game of tetris they had to play getting all my crap in a teeny tiny truck), and 1.5 to unload including elevator time! They also didn't break or scratch anything, which is a definite bonus.
On top of all that, they were really fun to have around. So yeah, hire these guys!
R1 Moving Systems quite bombtastic! I made a request in the middle of the week for a Saturday move and got pretty quick response from the coordinator. Estimate was for 2 people for 2.5-3 hours, but instead I got 3 people but it only took an hour and a half!
Austin and crew were all very polite and absolute beasts when it came to handling big boxes quickly and carefully - I did confirm they were also running back and forth when loading and unloading. I also rented the truck and they had tons of padding for my items and also for the nice passenger elevator at my end location.
In the end, all of my stuff got to my new place quickly and safely in an hour and a half and ended up being $190 (hour and a half for 3 people + truck rental) + tip (thanks for the tipping guidelines on the site!). Would definitely use R1 again!
i have never hired movers before. in the dozen times i have moved over the last few years, i have always chosen to haul my own crap. its pretty much the worst thing ever for you, your friends, your furniture, and your weekend(s). but as a 'young professional' (read: broke) i've always accepted it as a necessary evil.
this time, i decided to try something new. i decided not to move my own heavy-ass furniture. i decided to spare my friends and family the awkwardness of turning down my begging phone call or the suffering of acceptance. i picked R1 based on the excellent yelp reviews.
they were supposed to be there at 3. i was enjoying a bagel at around 2:15 and then lounging on the couch til about 2:55. i finally decided to start loading up my car and found them outside, trying to call a number that was just slightly not mine for the past hour. so the good part is that they were early. the bad part is that it didn't matter.
they were friendly and fast. i didn't know what to do with myself while they were loading up all my possessions, so i busied myself with carrying much lighter things to my car. they had all of my stuff packed into the truck in 40 minutes. drove to my new home. unpacked the truck in 40 minutes. it was pure magic. i never want to move my own junk again as long as R1 is around to move it for me. endorsement.
Headline: If you are moving, you just found your crew. Best movers in Bay area. Professional. Straightforward. Efficient. Honest . Talented. The best AND the most affordable.
Working with a company like R1! is a rare pleasure for a few reasons. First, it's one of those "best of both worlds" situations. You get all the benefits of a well established, insured, uber professional company plus the perks of the local good guys.
Second, the company has grown together so there is a sense of ownership and hospitality that comes across with everyone you encounter. Maybe as a result, they are beautifully well coordinated. The website is easy and simple. The home office folks can slip back and forth. (I emailed with Angie, Simon and Corey.) The fellas who came on move day - Daniel and Tommy - rocked out as a team. The communication between them was solid and they were super fast (which saves you $).
Third, the prices are excellent. No weird loopholes, no surprises. They give you a really reasonable estimate range. Then, you feel like they are on your side to keep the price as low as possible.
I could go on, but a gal's gotta work.
There is no "but" or "the one thing..." in this review. However, there is a heads up: reserve ASAP. R1! works hard to ensure a quality product. They don't hire haphazardly to meet demand, which benefits all parties involved. But they do book up fast. If possible, try to set stuff up as far in advance as possible.
Good god.... What an awesome first time mover experience!
Much like everyone else, this was our first time using movers - and when the time comes to need movers again, we will use R1 Moving systems - and, we're recommending them to everyone we know!
From the first communications we had with the company to the hand-shake with our movers at the end of the day, everything was a positive experience.
The movers were on time, they assessed our items and adjusted our 3.5 hour estimate to 4 hours, which we were fine with because our amount of things went up slightly from our initial estimate we gave to the company. The movers spent the next 15 minutes or so figuring out the best ways to pack in the large items, and then slot the smaller boxes around them...and then it was on. WIth a direct plan of our how our stuff would fit, Greg & Cole hustled ass like crazy - and by hustle, I mean after they would put a handful of items in the truck, they would RUN back to our house to get more items. For reals.
At our new place, they continued to hustle, except now it was up and down 3 flights. Nothing broken, everything treated with care and respect.
They ended up being finished in 3 hrs 15 minutes, which was 15 minutes less than the original estimate, and Greg was actually dissapointed they hadn't shaved more time off!!!!!
After signing off on the paperwork, and giving the guys the check, we stood around and shared some funny moving stories while the guys had some WELL DESERVED coffee and doughnuts we got for them.
Overall, this was 5 star service all around - kudos R1 Moving systems!
Good god.... What an awesome first time mover experience!
Much like everyone else, this was our first time using movers - and when the time comes to need movers again, we will use R1 Moving systems - and, we're recommending them to everyone we know!
From the first communications we had with the company to the hand-shake with our movers at the end of the day, everything was a positive experience.
The movers were on time, they assessed our items and adjusted our 3.5 hour estimate to 4 hours, which we were fine with because our amount of things went up slightly from our initial estimate we gave to the company. The movers spent the next 15 minutes or so figuring out the best ways to pack in the large items, and then slot the smaller boxes around them...and then it was on. WIth a direct plan of our how our stuff would fit, Greg & Cole hustled ass like crazy - and by hustle, I mean after they would put a handful of items in the truck, they would RUN back to our house to get more items. For reals.
At our new place, they continued to hustle, except now it was up and down 3 flights. Nothing broken, everything treated with care and respect.
They ended up being finished in 3 hrs 15 minutes, which was 15 minutes less than the original estimate, and Greg was actually dissapointed they hadn't shaved more time off!!!!!
After signing off on the paperwork, and giving the guys the check, we stood around and shared some funny moving stories while the guys had some WELL DESERVED coffee and doughnuts we got for them.
Overall, this was 5 star service all around - kudos R1 Moving systems!
Headline: If you are moving, you just found your crew. Best movers in Bay area. Professional. Straightforward. Efficient. Honest . Talented. The best AND the most affordable.
Working with a company like R1! is a rare pleasure for a few reasons. First, it's one of those "best of both worlds" situations. You get all the benefits of a well established, insured, uber professional company plus the perks of the local good guys.
Second, the company has grown together so there is a sense of ownership and hospitality that comes across with everyone you encounter. Maybe as a result, they are beautifully well coordinated. The website is easy and simple. The home office folks can slip back and forth. (I emailed with Angie, Simon and Corey.) The fellas who came on move day - Daniel and Tommy - rocked out as a team. The communication between them was solid and they were super fast (which saves you $).
Third, the prices are excellent. No weird loopholes, no surprises. They give you a really reasonable estimate range. Then, you feel like they are on your side to keep the price as low as possible.
I could go on, but a gal's gotta work.
There is no "but" or "the one thing..." in this review. However, there is a heads up: reserve ASAP. R1! works hard to ensure a quality product. They don't hire haphazardly to meet demand, which benefits all parties involved. But they do book up fast. If possible, try to set stuff up as far in advance as possible.
I haven't even had my move yet but had to write a review based on their customer service alone - it is nice to deal with a young up-to-date company that will email you back quickly, has twitter (ha) and answers questions like normal human beings. If you have been searching for quotes you know what I mean.
I will update after my move but I gotta say, my booking with WIN Van Moving Systems has eliminated a lot of stress in my pre-move months.
I haven't even had my move yet but had to write a review based on their customer service alone - it is nice to deal with a young up-to-date company that will email you back quickly, has twitter (ha) and answers questions like normal human beings. If you have been searching for quotes you know what I mean.
I will update after my move but I gotta say, my booking with WIN Van Moving Systems has eliminated a lot of stress in my pre-move months.
My girlfriend and I were only moving a few blocks away, but did not really have the time or the desire to carry all of our own furniture, so we called R1 Moving Systems. Angie was very prompt and professional, communicating via telephone, and email, to coordinate a quote and then an official appointment. Daniel and Greg arrived right on time (Daniel? Greg? Daniel Greg! They ARE the James Bond of movers!). They were enthusiastic, energetic, and very polite. The whole move took 30 minutes less than was estimated, which resulted in a smaller bill. What moving company do you know that busts their asses in order to save their customer $40? I didn't think it existed. But R1 Moving Systems is honest, and fair, and they did exactly that. As long as I live in the city of San Francisco, these guys will be my movers. I'll never give it a second thought.
R1 Moving Systems is amazing, that's all I can say. They helped me out when I was freaking about my new condo's no weekend/holiday policy when other movers were trying to charge me an arm and a leg.
The move was totally fast...an hour to load (and that's including the massive game of tetris they had to play getting all my crap in a teeny tiny truck), and 1.5 to unload including elevator time! They also didn't break or scratch anything, which is a definite bonus.
On top of all that, they were really fun to have around. So yeah, hire these guys!
We moved from Chicago to San Francisco & have been looking for a local go-to moving company for our business. Man, are these guys professional, quick and reasonably priced. We needed furniture moved from the Loop out to Oak Park & WIN Van Moving Systems completed the job in LESS THAN AN HOUR and for less than $200 total. As other Yelpers have said, these movers actually RUN from the freight elevator to the truck. We will be calling them again. Excellent service.
PULLEY-ANA : Beneath his mild-mannered exterior lies a genius in the field of quantum sofa mechanics. Faced with a inertia-resistant couch of seemingly infinite mass, Pulley-ana quickly rigged a complex series of pulleys and ties that safely lowered the behemoth to the ground off a 2nd floor balcony.
ROLLING ROCK: Like Ali, this guy is so fast that when he turns the light off at night he's in bed before it gets dark. When this guy builds up speed he can't be stopped. Just sit back and marvel as your boxes fly quickly, but safely to and from the moving truck. His speed, along with the rest of the crew, simply defies comprehension. After all, aren't guys who work by the hour supposed to move SLOWER? In fact my entire move including loading, unloading, and furniture arranging (how about a little to the left...), took less than 2.5 hours.
So the next time you want a fast, stress-free move at a reasonable price, screw the bat signal and flick on the R1 signal. A crew of supermovers from R1 will be at your service in no time.
My girlfriend and I were only moving a few blocks away, but did not really have the time or the desire to carry all of our own furniture, so we called Win Vanline Moving Systems. Angie was very prompt and professional, communicating via telephone, and email, to coordinate a quote and then an official appointment. Daniel and Greg arrived right on time (Daniel? Greg? Daniel Greg! They ARE the James Bond of movers!). They were enthusiastic, energetic, and very polite. The whole move took 30 minutes less than was estimated, which resulted in a smaller bill. What moving company do you know that busts their asses in order to save their customer $40? I didn't think it existed. But WIN VANLINE Moving Systems is honest, and fair, and they did exactly that. As long as I live in the city of San Francisco, these guys will be my movers. I'll never give it a second thought.
Simon and crew called when they anticipated being late, but they ended up being on time anyway. Even though U-Haul is a bunch of losers and the truck had yet to arrive at my apartment Simon and the guys just started moving boxes down my four flights of stairs, setting everything up to be moved right into the U-Haul once it got there.
Yes. These guys run. They also are amazingly nice and funny. They didn't even get pissed when my roommates annoying friend showed up and started getting in their way. Then when my cat freaked out and escaped the room I was keeping her in, they offered to help me get her out of the loft and were genuinely worried about her.
They also know how to pack a truck, my whole huge apartment fit into a 17 foot truck, even when I thought it wouldn't. Also, it took the exact amount of time THEY had estimated, which made my three bedroom, three bookcase, one couch, 40 boxes, 6 totes, 1 ELLIPTICAL MACHINE, and various other huge item move super freaking cheap. If it wasn't for R1 I would have been moving from 10 am to to midnight.
I was relaxing in my new apartment at 2pm and I didn't even have to break a sweat. i MOVED FROM San Jose to Brea.
Just in case 60 five-star reviews weren't enough to sell you on these guys, and you've been holding out for number 61, here it is.
Cory and Cole arrived exactly five minutes early to help us unload a truck we'd packed ourselves up to the third floor this past Monday. Like great dentists, they were friendly, charming, quick, and gentle. Very attentive to our instructions and preferences on things that were odd-sized or fragile.
It started pouring outside in the middle of our move, and they had come prepared with a) giant sheets of plastic to protect our stuff that was already outside, and b) immediate tactical plans for maximizing productivity while saving the more water-sensitive items until the rain let up.
Obvs they came in under budget as well... but hands-down, the most worthwhile thing we've spent money on during this move. Well done, guys!
R1 Moving Systems is amazing, that's all I can say. They helped me out when I was freaking about my new condo's no weekend/holiday policy when other movers were trying to charge me an arm and a leg.
The move was totally fast...an hour to load (and that's including the massive game of tetris they had to play getting all my crap in a teeny tiny truck), and 1.5 to unload including elevator time! They also didn't break or scratch anything, which is a definite bonus.
On top of all that, they were really fun to have around. So yeah, hire these guys!
My girlfriend and I were only moving a few blocks away, but did not really have the time or the desire to carry all of our own furniture, so we called R1 Moving Systems. Angie was very prompt and professional, communicating via telephone, and email, to coordinate a quote and then an official appointment. Daniel and Greg arrived right on time (Daniel? Greg? Daniel Greg! They ARE the James Bond of movers!). They were enthusiastic, energetic, and very polite. The whole move took 30 minutes less than was estimated, which resulted in a smaller bill. What moving company do you know that busts their asses in order to save their customer $40? I didn't think it existed. But R1 Moving Systems is honest, and fair, and they did exactly that. As long as I live in the city of San Francisco, these guys will be my movers. I'll never give it a second thought.
R1 Moving Systems! has done it again! It started off with Pete and Pat (the original R1 duo) moving me three years ago, now they have a whole team. I have used R1 Moving systems ever since! Great guys, hard workers, quick and at a good price. These guys will not let you down! Use them!
I haven't even had my move yet but had to write a review based on their customer service alone - it is nice to deal with a young up-to-date company that will email you back quickly, has twitter (ha) and answers questions like normal human beings. If you have been searching for quotes you know what I mean.
I will update after my move but I gotta say, my booking with WIN Van Moving Systems has eliminated a lot of stress in my pre-move months.
R1 moving systems was the least stressful part of my move.
First off, they have amazing customer service. Whatever formula they have come up with to figure out how long it will take to move you in and out of your apartment was spot on. There is no deposit required and when I thought that it might take an extra hour, because I had yet to box up all my stuff when I made my reservation, they added on the extra hour.
Simon and crew called when they anticipated being late, but they ended up being on time anyway. Even though U-Haul is a bunch of losers and the truck had yet to arrive at my apartment Simon and the guys just started moving boxes down my four flights of stairs, setting everything up to be moved right into the U-Haul once it got there.
Yes. These guys run. They also are amazingly nice and funny. They didn't even get pissed when my roommates annoying friend showed up and started getting in their way. Then when my cat freaked out and escaped the room I was keeping her in, they offered to help me get her out of the loft and were genuinely worried about her.
They also know how to pack a truck, my whole huge apartment fit into a 17 foot truck, even when I thought it wouldn't. Also, it took the exact amount of time THEY had estimated, which made my three bedroom, three bookcase, one couch, 40 boxes, 6 totes, 1 ELLIPTICAL MACHINE, and various other huge item move super freaking cheap. If it wasn't for R1 I would have been moving from 10 am to to midnight.
I was relaxing in my new apartment at 2pm and I didn't even have to break a sweat. i MOVED FROM San Jose to Brea.
These guys were so polite, so prompt and so fast! Lightning fast! They called to let me know when they were on their way, called to let me know they'd be 10 minutes late because of traffic and showed up exactly when they said they would.
Three guys showed up and they weren't your typical movers. Three skinny guys and I was a little worried. I almost asked if they were the advanced team and their fathers were on their way to do the actual move. But dang if they weren't super strong, organized and fast.
I can't emphasize enough how fast they were! Literally running with boxes (nothing that was fragile, of course).
I was quoted between 3 and 4 hours and in three and a half hours they were done. $350 well spent. Don't forget to tip them!!
Wow, I hate to be one of the non 5-star reviews, but so it goes.
Yes, the movers were quick and friendly -- yes, they ran in between loads of boxes. But...
I hire movers because A) I'm lazy and B) I expect them to be be good movers and protect my stuff.
Unfortunately, as quick and friendly as they were, there were still some glaring issues I had with the service.
And really, I feel bad for even complaining, because they are definitely good movers for a good price, but the way they loaded my truck was haphazard at best -- about as good as I could do, but if I wanted a mover that could do as good as I can, I wouldn't hire movers, I'd do it myself.
For instance, we had one particular box that was heavily labeled as VERY FRAGILE and begged NOT TO PUT ANYTHING ON TOP of said box. When we went to unload our truck in the next town, that box -- which housed a 100 year old, extremely-fragile lamp, had a 40 pound TV nestled on top. Yikes. Luckily, nothing was broken, but simply paying attention to what the box said could have earned another star.
In the end: would I use them again? Yes. But I'd also play closer attention to how they were packing my truck.
Wow, I hate to be one of the non 5-star reviews, but so it goes.
Yes, the movers were quick and friendly -- yes, they ran in between loads of boxes. But...
I hire movers because A) I'm lazy and B) I expect them to be be good movers and protect my stuff.
Unfortunately, as quick and friendly as they were, there were still some glaring issues I had with the service.
And really, I feel bad for even complaining, because they are definitely good movers for a good price, but the way they loaded my truck was haphazard at best -- about as good as I could do, but if I wanted a mover that could do as good as I can, I wouldn't hire movers, I'd do it myself.
For instance, we had one particular box that was heavily labeled as VERY FRAGILE and begged NOT TO PUT ANYTHING ON TOP of said box. When we went to unload our truck in the next town, that box -- which housed a 100 year old, extremely-fragile lamp, had a 40 pound TV nestled on top. Yikes. Luckily, nothing was broken, but simply paying attention to what the box said could have earned another star.
In the end: would I use them again? Yes. But I'd also play closer attention to how they were packing my truck.
After seeing just a mere week before my move that my movers had one of the worst ratings on Yelp (I know, I know why didn't I check before) and freaked out. I called around until I hit R1 and they were SO nice and understanding they fit me in as their last move of the day even though they were technically booked for the day. They were helpful and communicative about the whole move.
They showed up exactly on time and truely, as the other reviews have stated, RAN up and down those stairs. That being said, they ended up way under the quote they gave me which got them a big tip from me!
I don't plan on moving again anytime soon, but will definitely be recommending these guys to everyone who needs them.
After seeing just a mere week before my move that my movers had one of the worst ratings on Yelp (I know, I know why didn't I check before) and freaked out. I called around until I hit R1 and they were SO nice and understanding they fit me in as their last move of the day even though they were technically booked for the day. They were helpful and communicative about the whole move.
They showed up exactly on time and truely, as the other reviews have stated, RAN up and down those stairs. That being said, they ended up way under the quote they gave me which got them a big tip from me!
I don't plan on moving again anytime soon, but will definitely be recommending these guys to everyone who needs them.
Ok, let's see...where do I begin? I just used R1 this past saturday (Aug 1). Found them on yelp and based on the overload of 5 stars and the description that they actually RUN between loads, I thought I have to use this company.
This was purely a last minute decision. After my initial contact, my fiance and I had a temporary lapse in sanity and thought, well if we cant find movers to move us in the morning, we'll do it ourselves. After some phone tag btwn myself and R1, Angie (scheduler/life saver) called on saturday to apologize that we kept missing each other. I asked her literally at about 12:30 if they had any spare hands, she checked with the available teams, and indeed they did.
I got a call from my new best friends, Austin and Daniel in about 5 minutes. They were finishing up one job, wanted to have a brief lunch, and would be at my new place in 2 hours. They kept in touch and were there as they said they would be.
R1 Moving Systems quite bombtastic! I made a request in the middle of the week for a Saturday move and got pretty quick response from the coordinator. Estimate was for 2 people for 2.5-3 hours, but instead I got 3 people but it only took an hour and a half!
Austin and crew were all very polite and absolute beasts when it came to handling big boxes quickly and carefully - I did confirm they were also running back and forth when loading and unloading. I also rented the truck and they had tons of padding for my items and also for the nice passenger elevator at my end location.
In the end, all of my stuff got to my new place quickly and safely in an hour and a half and ended up being $190 (hour and a half for 3 people + truck rental) + tip (thanks for the tipping guidelines on the site!). Would definitely use R1 again!
Reviews lead me to these gents and I'm glad that they did. My move was completed quickly and professionally in 30 minutes less then the quoted time.
The two guys showed up right at the scheduled time, helped me maneuver my massive U-Haul into loading docks, down narrow streets, and backing into parking spots.
It would be nice if their service had their own truck, but overall having to rent the U-haul saved me a lot of money, even if it was a pain in the ass to drive.
I would recommend these guys to anyone making a move.
R1 Moving Systems is amazing, that's all I can say. They helped me out when I was freaking about my new condo's no weekend/holiday policy when other movers were trying to charge me an arm and a leg.
The move was totally fast...an hour to load (and that's including the massive game of tetris they had to play getting all my crap in a teeny tiny truck), and 1.5 to unload including elevator time! They also didn't break or scratch anything, which is a definite bonus.
On top of all that, they were really fun to have around. So yeah, hire these guys!
My girlfriend and I were only moving a few blocks away, but did not really have the time or the desire to carry all of our own furniture, so we called R1 Moving Systems. Angie was very prompt and professional, communicating via telephone, and email, to coordinate a quote and then an official appointment. Daniel and Greg arrived right on time (Daniel? Greg? Daniel Greg! They ARE the James Bond of movers!). They were enthusiastic, energetic, and very polite. The whole move took 30 minutes less than was estimated, which resulted in a smaller bill. What moving company do you know that busts their asses in order to save their customer $40? I didn't think it existed. But R1 Moving Systems is honest, and fair, and they did exactly that. As long as I live in the city of San Francisco, these guys will be my movers. I'll never give it a second thought.
R1 Moving Systems! has done it again! It started off with Pete and Pat (the original R1 duo) moving me three years ago, now they have a whole team. I have used R1 Moving systems ever since! Great guys, hard workers, quick and at a good price. These guys will not let you down! Use them!
Do I really need to add another 5-star review to this list? Probably not, but my boyfriend and I were so impressed with Avl Moving Systems! that I will anyway.
We wanted to get our move done and over with as soon as possible, so we had the guys show up at 7am. They called at 6:30, just to confirm, and arrived right at 7 as promised. We had packed some of our smaller items--boxes and such--on our own the night before just to make it go a little quicker, and Avl was totally ok with this. I expected them to tell me they need to move everything for some random reason, but they said they were cool with anything that made our move quicker and cheaper! So anyway, the guys got right to work and were incredible. Perfect planning on fitting all our items into the truck, and they were speedy! Literally running between our house and the truck, they managed to move two people (load, drive, and unload) in just 2 hours! They even had a pickup truck so they put a few additional items in the back of their truck for us. How convenient.
They really just made our move so easy. Everyone was great--Angie was superb with organizing the move via phone and email (I love businesses that use email so efficiently), and I can't remember our movers names, but they were fantastic also. Friendly yet professional. We will be contacting them again for our next move.
Do I really need to add another 5-star review to this list? Probably not, but my boyfriend and I were so impressed with Avl Moving Systems! that I will anyway.
We wanted to get our move done and over with as soon as possible, so we had the guys show up at 7am. They called at 6:30, just to confirm, and arrived right at 7 as promised. We had packed some of our smaller items--boxes and such--on our own the night before just to make it go a little quicker, and Avl was totally ok with this. I expected them to tell me they need to move everything for some random reason, but they said they were cool with anything that made our move quicker and cheaper! So anyway, the guys got right to work and were incredible. Perfect planning on fitting all our items into the truck, and they were speedy! Literally running between our house and the truck, they managed to move two people (load, drive, and unload) in just 2 hours! They even had a pickup truck so they put a few additional items in the back of their truck for us. How convenient.
They really just made our move so easy. Everyone was great--Angie was superb with organizing the move via phone and email (I love businesses that use email so efficiently), and I can't remember our movers names, but they were fantastic also. Friendly yet professional. We will be contacting them again for our next move.
R1 Moving Systems is amazing, that's all I can say. They helped me out when I was freaking about my new condo's no weekend/holiday policy when other movers were trying to charge me an arm and a leg.
The move was totally fast...an hour to load (and that's including the massive game of tetris they had to play getting all my crap in a teeny tiny truck), and 1.5 to unload including elevator time! They also didn't break or scratch anything, which is a definite bonus.
On top of all that, they were really fun to have around. So yeah, hire these guys!
R1 Moving Systems! has done it again! It started off with Pete and Pat (the original R1 duo) moving me three years ago, now they have a whole team. I have used R1 Moving systems ever since! Great guys, hard workers, quick and at a good price. These guys will not let you down! Use them!
R1 Moving Systems is amazing, that's all I can say. They helped me out when I was freaking about my new condo's no weekend/holiday policy when other movers were trying to charge me an arm and a leg.
The move was totally fast...an hour to load (and that's including the massive game of tetris they had to play getting all my crap in a teeny tiny truck), and 1.5 to unload including elevator time! They also didn't break or scratch anything, which is a definite bonus.
On top of all that, they were really fun to have around. So yeah, hire these guys!
made a reservation pretty last minute; was given an incredibly fair quote for loading my truck and the movers were really accommodating to my schedule.
the movers who came to move me were on time (like, to the second), careful with my things, incredibly friendly and personable, and finished UNDER the time they quoted me (which was reflected in the final bill).
i can't say enough great things about these guys. after having been burned by movers again and again, i finally found a great company (if only they had a location in Boston!)
made a reservation pretty last minute; was given an incredibly fair quote for loading my truck and the movers were really accommodating to my schedule.
the movers who came to move me were on time (like, to the second), careful with my things, incredibly friendly and personable, and finished UNDER the time they quoted me (which was reflected in the final bill).
i can't say enough great things about these guys. after having been burned by movers again and again, i finally found a great company (if only they had a location in Boston!)
Do I really need to add another 5-star review to this list? Probably not, but my boyfriend and I were so impressed with R1 Moving Systems! that I will anyway.
We wanted to get our move done and over with as soon as possible, so we had the guys show up at 7am. They called at 6:30, just to confirm, and arrived right at 7 as promised. We had packed some of our smaller items--boxes and such--on our own the night before just to make it go a little quicker, and R1 was totally ok with this. I expected them to tell me they need to move everything for some random reason, but they said they were cool with anything that made our move quicker and cheaper! So anyway, the guys got right to work and were incredible. Perfect planning on fitting all our items into the truck, and they were speedy! Literally running between our house and the truck, they managed to move two people (load, drive, and unload) in just 2 hours! They even had a pickup truck so they put a few additional items in the back of their truck for us. How convenient.
They really just made our move so easy. Everyone was great--Angie was superb with organizing the move via phone and email (I love businesses that use email so efficiently), and I can't remember our movers names, but they were fantastic also. Friendly yet professional. We will be contacting them again for our next move.
I haven't even had my move yet but had to write a review based on their customer service alone - it is nice to deal with a young up-to-date company that will email you back quickly, has twitter (ha) and answers questions like normal human beings. If you have been searching for quotes you know what I mean.
I will update after my move but I gotta say, my booking with WIN Van Moving Systems has eliminated a lot of stress in my pre-move months.
AHHH!!! I love, love, love these people.
It is a universally acknowledged truth that moving sucks. Big time. In fact, while carrying empty boxes home last week in preparation for the Big Day, a stranger on the street sympathetically called out to me, "HEY! You're moving? That is one of the worst things you'll ever have to do in your life" (Like I didn't know that).
Enter Simon and Chris, my fantastic R1 movers. As if lugging furniture were simply a weekend pastime for these guys, they brought box after miserable box down 4 flights of stairs (no air conditioning, by the way, and the hallway in my old building smells like old cabbage) with big, warm, silly grins on their faces. They were gracious and efficient. Get this, Yelpers: The time that they quoted was exactly (to the minute) accurate. Since I had budgeted a little extra (who doens't go OVER the time they quote?), I just added the surplus onto the guys' tips. They expertly filled the truck with stuff and nothing broke (even a large, precariously packed flat panel TV).
The only (miniscule) shortcoming is that this company only has one truck, which apparently gets booked up pretty quickly. This just meant that my boyfriend and I had to operate a 17' U-Haul even though we don't normally drive (little scary... not gonna lie).
The moral of this story? If you are planning on moving anytime soon, give these people a call RIGHT NOW. They will surely be turning away business before long with this caliber of service.
R1 Moving Systems is amazing, that's all I can say. They helped me out when I was freaking about my new condo's no weekend/holiday policy when other movers were trying to charge me an arm and a leg.
The move was totally fast...an hour to load (and that's including the massive game of tetris they had to play getting all my crap in a teeny tiny truck), and 1.5 to unload including elevator time! They also didn't break or scratch anything, which is a definite bonus.
On top of all that, they were really fun to have around. So yeah, hire these guys!
R1 Moving Systems! has done it again! It started off with Pete and Pat (the original R1 duo) moving me three years ago, now they have a whole team. I have used R1 Moving systems ever since! Great guys, hard workers, quick and at a good price. These guys will not let you down! Use them!
R1 Moving Systems is amazing, that's all I can say. They helped me out when I was freaking about my new condo's no weekend/holiday policy when other movers were trying to charge me an arm and a leg.
The move was totally fast...an hour to load (and that's including the massive game of tetris they had to play getting all my crap in a teeny tiny truck), and 1.5 to unload including elevator time! They also didn't break or scratch anything, which is a definite bonus.
On top of all that, they were really fun to have around. So yeah, hire these guys!
My girlfriend and I were only moving a few blocks away, but did not really have the time or the desire to carry all of our own furniture, so we called R1 Moving Systems. Angie was very prompt and professional, communicating via telephone, and email, to coordinate a quote and then an official appointment. Daniel and Greg arrived right on time (Daniel? Greg? Daniel Greg! They ARE the James Bond of movers!). They were enthusiastic, energetic, and very polite. The whole move took 30 minutes less than was estimated, which resulted in a smaller bill. What moving company do you know that busts their asses in order to save their customer $40? I didn't think it existed. But R1 Moving Systems is honest, and fair, and they did exactly that. As long as I live in the city of San Francisco, these guys will be my movers. I'll never give it a second thought.
R1 Moving Systems! has done it again! It started off with Pete and Pat (the original R1 duo) moving me three years ago, now they have a whole team. I have used R1 Moving systems ever since! Great guys, hard workers, quick and at a good price. These guys will not let you down! Use them!
I haven't even had my move yet but had to write a review based on their customer service alone - it is nice to deal with a young up-to-date company that will email you back quickly, has twitter (ha) and answers questions like normal human beings. If you have been searching for quotes you know what I mean.
I will update after my move but I gotta say, my booking with WIN Van Moving Systems has eliminated a lot of stress in my pre-move months.
This should have actually been my first review. But first or one-hundred-and-first review, one thing remains the same - R1 Moving Systems is great. Though when I moved with them back in June, they were Smooth Moves (so that changed).
I was moving from my former two bedroom Hades (I mean arrangement) to my current one bedroom Nirvana on short notice (my roommate told me about three weeks before he moved out). I had just gotten back from a road trip to Washington D.C. and moving was the last thing on my mind; but Smooth Moves found time to squeeze me in. Though it did take me asking for an extra week in my old apartment (since they're relatively part-time and only move people in the evenings after their full time jobs) to find a time they could move me.
Certain aspects of the move seemed shady over the phone; but I promise anyone who uses them it's not. The quote they give is pretty accurate (they were actually one minute quicker than promised) and they show up mostly on time - in a full sized truck which fit my entire half of a large two bedroom apartment (one load). There is a surcharge for stairs so be prepared (third floor to third floor made the move a bit more expensive).
These guys move things fast. The employees use moves as cross training for triathalons and marathons. They barely broke a sweat moving things that exhausted me just to look at; and they'll also dispose (of pretty much anything legal) and arrange if it fits in the schedule.
The reason this should have been my first review was at the end of every move they ask people to Yelp them. When they asked back in June, I asked myself, "what is this Yelp thing?" But six months and 60% of my social life later, I still stand behind them and their somewhat coerced reviews. They earn all the word of mouth
made a reservation pretty last minute; was given an incredibly fair quote for loading my truck and the movers were really accommodating to my schedule.
the movers who came to move me were on time (like, to the second), careful with my things, incredibly friendly and personable, and finished UNDER the time they quoted me (which was reflected in the final bill).
i can't say enough great things about these guys. after having been burned by movers again and again, i finally found a great company (if only they had a location in Boston!)
Do I really need to add another 5-star review to this list? Probably not, but my boyfriend and I were so impressed with R1 Moving Systems! that I will anyway.
We wanted to get our move done and over with as soon as possible, so we had the guys show up at 7am. They called at 6:30, just to confirm, and arrived right at 7 as promised. We had packed some of our smaller items--boxes and such--on our own the night before just to make it go a little quicker, and R1 was totally ok with this. I expected them to tell me they need to move everything for some random reason, but they said they were cool with anything that made our move quicker and cheaper! So anyway, the guys got right to work and were incredible. Perfect planning on fitting all our items into the truck, and they were speedy! Literally running between our house and the truck, they managed to move two people (load, drive, and unload) in just 2 hours! They even had a pickup truck so they put a few additional items in the back of their truck for us. How convenient.
I haven't even had my move yet but had to write a review based on their customer service alone - it is nice to deal with a young up-to-date company that will email you back quickly, has twitter (ha) and answers questions like normal human beings. If you have been searching for quotes you know what I mean.
I will update after my move but I gotta say, my booking with WIN Van Moving Systems has eliminated a lot of stress in my pre-move months.
This should have actually been my first review. But first or one-hundred-and-first review, one thing remains the same - R1 Moving Systems is great. Though when I moved with them back in June, they were Smooth Moves (so that changed).
I was moving from my former two bedroom Hades (I mean arrangement) to my current one bedroom Nirvana on short notice (my roommate told me about three weeks before he moved out). I had just gotten back from a road trip to Washington D.C. and moving was the last thing on my mind; but Smooth Moves found time to squeeze me in. Though it did take me asking for an extra week in my old apartment (since they're relatively part-time and only move people in the evenings after their full time jobs) to find a time they could move me.
R1 Moving Systems is amazing, that's all I can say. They helped me out when I was freaking about my new condo's no weekend/holiday policy when other movers were trying to charge me an arm and a leg.
The move was totally fast...an hour to load (and that's including the massive game of tetris they had to play getting all my crap in a teeny tiny truck), and 1.5 to unload including elevator time! They also didn't break or scratch anything, which is a definite bonus.
On top of all that, they were really fun to have around. So yeah, hire these guys!
Everyone else has pretty much covered it, but I felt compelled to add my two cents, just because I really, really want this company to succeed.
When they say it's an "athletic moving company," they are not joking. The young strapping men they send look like triathletes. They do really run - lope, even. They are genuinely nice. Everything you've heard is true.
Even when we ran into a little snag (my apartment company, in its infinite wisdom, decided to paint the DOORFRAMES to my apartment, rendering the R1 boys unable to get my sofa in without ruining it with black paint), they handled it with aplomb. One of the movers kept apologizing, even though the problem had nothing to do with him. It all turned out fine - we just left the sofa in the hallway and I moved it in later after the paint was dry.
I also underestimated how much crap I had and got way too small of a Uhaul, but they didn't bat an eye- they just threw my sofa in the back of their pickup truck, no questions asked.
Hiring R1 is like hiring your friends to help you move - if you had really nice, fast, superhumanly strong friends who didn't bitch about carrying boxes up stairs. Their prices are also very reasonable. My move took 3 hours to the minute (even with the sofa/doorframe snafu), and after tip and everything included, it was $300 (worth noting: I did have to rent my own Uhaul, but that's not a big deal).
Great movers. Great guys.
They were running late due to a longer than expected move before mine and called multiple times to apologize and update me on their status. They also waived the transportation fee to make up for it.
The only hitch is that you have to get your own truck (they only have a couple). It probably ends up making it cheaper in the end anyway. Also, most moving companies shrink wrap your valuables/couches/tables and they do not do that.
Simply a load and unload moving company.
Thanks R1!
$80/hr for two guys. $100/hr for three guys. Tansportaion fee $20.
My girlfriend and I were only moving a few blocks away, but did not really have the time or the desire to carry all of our own furniture, so we called R1 Moving Systems. Angie was very prompt and professional, communicating via telephone, and email, to coordinate a quote and then an official appointment. Daniel and Greg arrived right on time (Daniel? Greg? Daniel Greg! They ARE the James Bond of movers!). They were enthusiastic, energetic, and very polite. The whole move took 30 minutes less than was estimated, which resulted in a smaller bill. What moving company do you know that busts their asses in order to save their customer $40? I didn't think it existed. But R1 Moving Systems is honest, and fair, and they did exactly that. As long as I live in the city of San Francisco, these guys will be my movers. I'll never give it a second thought.
R1 Moving Systems! has done it again! It started off with Pete and Pat (the original R1 duo) moving me three years ago, now they have a whole team. I have used R1 Moving systems ever since! Great guys, hard workers, quick and at a good price. These guys will not let you down! Use them!
I expected the loading to take 3.5 hours...but they were done in 2.5 hours. I was DEFINITELY IMPRESSED. It's great to find guys that have a solid work ethic. All the other movers that I researched had horrible reviews on yelp -- i.e. they dragged their feet and took much longer than the estimates. We did get compliments on our packing and wrapping with furniture pads from the guys. Said it made their lives a lot easier.
4 guys at $120/hr....well worth it! It's too bad that I moved out-of-the-state because I would love to use them again when I have to move!
IT'S A BIRD...IT'S A PLANE...IT'S R1!
In a world suffocated by evil, malaise, and Fox News, (is that redundant?) R1 is a like a breath of fresh air, a beacon of light, a turducken wrapped in bacon, a no-wiper...you get the point...it's something pretty damn good. Seriously though, these guys are real-world super heroes. For example:
MISTRESS BOOKARA: Born with an uncanny ability to organize, schedule moves, and provide extremely responsive communication, Mistress Bookara's magic touch will leave you feeling at complete ease as your move approaches.
PULLEY-ANA : Beneath his mild-mannered exterior lies a genius in the field of quantum sofa mechanics. Faced with a inertia-resistant couch of seemingly infinite mass, Pulley-ana quickly rigged a complex series of pulleys and ties that safely lowered the behemoth to the ground off a 2nd floor balcony.
ROLLING ROCK: Like Ali, this guy is so fast that when he turns the light off at night he's in bed before it gets dark. When this guy builds up speed he can't be stopped. Just sit back and marvel as your boxes fly quickly, but safely to and from the moving truck. His speed, along with the rest of the crew, simply defies comprehension. After all, aren't guys who work by the hour supposed to move SLOWER? In fact my entire move including loading, unloading, and furniture arranging (how about a little to the left...), took less than 2.5 hours.
So the next time you want a fast, stress-free move at a reasonable price, screw the bat signal and flick on the R1 signal. A crew of supermovers from R1 will be at your service in no time.
The two guys showed up right at the scheduled time, helped me maneuver my massive U-Haul into loading docks, down narrow streets, and backing into parking spots.
It would be nice if their service had their own truck, but overall having to rent the U-haul saved me a lot of money, even if it was a pain in the ass to drive.
I would recommend these guys to anyone making a move.
i have never hired movers before. in the dozen times i have moved over the last few years, i have always chosen to haul my own crap. its pretty much the worst thing ever for you, your friends, your furniture, and your weekend(s). but as a 'young professional' (read: broke) i've always accepted it as a necessary evil.
this time, i decided to try something new. i decided not to move my own heavy-ass furniture. i decided to spare my friends and family the awkwardness of turning down my begging phone call or the suffering of acceptance. i picked R1 based on the excellent yelp reviews.
they were supposed to be there at 3. i was enjoying a bagel at around 2:15 and then lounging on the couch til about 2:55. i finally decided to start loading up my car and found them outside, trying to call a number that was just slightly not mine for the past hour. so the good part is that they were early. the bad part is that it didn't matter.
they were friendly and fast. i didn't know what to do with myself while they were loading up all my possessions, so i busied myself with carrying much lighter things to my car. they had all of my stuff packed into the truck in 40 minutes. drove to my new home. unpacked the truck in 40 minutes. it was pure magic. i never want to move my own junk again as long as R1 is around to move it for me. endorsement.
R1 Moving Systems is amazing, that's all I can say. They helped me out when I was freaking about my new condo's no weekend/holiday policy when other movers were trying to charge me an arm and a leg.
The move was totally fast...an hour to load (and that's including the massive game of tetris they had to play getting all my crap in a teeny tiny truck), and 1.5 to unload including elevator time! They also didn't break or scratch anything, which is a definite bonus.
On top of all that, they were really fun to have around. So yeah, hire these guys!
My girlfriend and I were only moving a few blocks away, but did not really have the time or the desire to carry all of our own furniture, so we called R1 Moving Systems. Angie was very prompt and professional, communicating via telephone, and email, to coordinate a quote and then an official appointment. Daniel and Greg arrived right on time (Daniel? Greg? Daniel Greg! They ARE the James Bond of movers!). They were enthusiastic, energetic, and very polite. The whole move took 30 minutes less than was estimated, which resulted in a smaller bill. What moving company do you know that busts their asses in order to save their customer $40? I didn't think it existed. But R1 Moving Systems is honest, and fair, and they did exactly that. As long as I live in the city of San Francisco, these guys will be my movers. I'll never give it a second thought.
R1 Moving Systems! has done it again! It started off with Pete and Pat (the original R1 duo) moving me three years ago, now they have a whole team. I have used R1 Moving systems ever since! Great guys, hard workers, quick and at a good price. These guys will not let you down! Use them!
Just in case 60 five-star reviews weren't enough to sell you on these guys, and you've been holding out for number 61, here it is.
Cory and Cole arrived exactly five minutes early to help us unload a truck we'd packed ourselves up to the third floor this past Monday. Like great dentists, they were friendly, charming, quick, and gentle. Very attentive to our instructions and preferences on things that were odd-sized or fragile.
It started pouring outside in the middle of our move, and they had come prepared with a) giant sheets of plastic to protect our stuff that was already outside, and b) immediate tactical plans for maximizing productivity while saving the more water-sensitive items until the rain let up.
Obvs they came in under budget as well... but hands-down, the most worthwhile thing we've spent money on during this move. Well done, guys!
Just in case 60 five-star reviews weren't enough to sell you on these guys, and you've been holding out for number 61, here it is.
Cory and Cole arrived exactly five minutes early to help us unload a truck we'd packed ourselves up to the third floor this past Monday. Like great dentists, they were friendly, charming, quick, and gentle. Very attentive to our instructions and preferences on things that were odd-sized or fragile.
It started pouring outside in the middle of our move, and they had come prepared with a) giant sheets of plastic to protect our stuff that was already outside, and b) immediate tactical plans for maximizing productivity while saving the more water-sensitive items until the rain let up.
Obvs they came in under budget as well... but hands-down, the most worthwhile thing we've spent money on during this move. Well done, guys!
R1 Moving Systems is amazing, that's all I can say. They helped me out when I was freaking about my new condo's no weekend/holiday policy when other movers were trying to charge me an arm and a leg.
The move was totally fast...an hour to load (and that's including the massive game of tetris they had to play getting all my crap in a teeny tiny truck), and 1.5 to unload including elevator time! They also didn't break or scratch anything, which is a definite bonus.
On top of all that, they were really fun to have around. So yeah, hire these guys!
My girlfriend and I were only moving a few blocks away, but did not really have the time or the desire to carry all of our own furniture, so we called R1 Moving Systems. Angie was very prompt and professional, communicating via telephone, and email, to coordinate a quote and then an official appointment. Daniel and Greg arrived right on time (Daniel? Greg? Daniel Greg! They ARE the James Bond of movers!). They were enthusiastic, energetic, and very polite. The whole move took 30 minutes less than was estimated, which resulted in a smaller bill. What moving company do you know that busts their asses in order to save their customer $40? I didn't think it existed. But R1 Moving Systems is honest, and fair, and they did exactly that. As long as I live in the city of San Francisco, these guys will be my movers. I'll never give it a second thought.
made a reservation pretty last minute; was given an incredibly fair quote for loading my truck and the movers were really accommodating to my schedule.
the movers who came to move me were on time (like, to the second), careful with my things, incredibly friendly and personable, and finished UNDER the time they quoted me (which was reflected in the final bill).
i can't say enough great things about these guys. after having been burned by movers again and again, i finally found a great company (if only they had a location in Boston!)
R1 Moving Systems is amazing, that's all I can say. They helped me out when I was freaking about my new condo's no weekend/holiday policy when other movers were trying to charge me an arm and a leg.
The move was totally fast...an hour to load (and that's including the massive game of tetris they had to play getting all my crap in a teeny tiny truck), and 1.5 to unload including elevator time! They also didn't break or scratch anything, which is a definite bonus.
On top of all that, they were really fun to have around. So yeah, hire these guys!
This should have actually been my first review. But first or one-hundred-and-first review, one thing remains the same - R1 Moving Systems is great. Though when I moved with them back in June, they were Smooth Moves (so that changed).
I was moving from my former two bedroom Hades (I mean arrangement) to my current one bedroom Nirvana on short notice (my roommate told me about three weeks before he moved out). I had just gotten back from a road trip to Washington D.C. and moving was the last thing on my mind; but Smooth Moves found time to squeeze me in. Though it did take me asking for an extra week in my old apartment (since they're relatively part-time and only move people in the evenings after their full time jobs) to find a time they could move me.
Certain aspects of the move seemed shady over the phone; but I promise anyone who uses them it's not. The quote they give is pretty accurate (they were actually one minute quicker than promised) and they show up mostly on time - in a full sized truck which fit my entire half of a large two bedroom apartment (one load). There is a surcharge for stairs so be prepared (third floor to third floor made the move a bit more expensive).
These guys move things fast. The employees use moves as cross training for triathalons and marathons. They barely broke a sweat moving things that exhausted me just to look at; and they'll also dispose (of pretty much anything legal) and arrange if it fits in the schedule.
The reason this should have been my first review was at the end of every move they ask people to Yelp them. When they asked back in June, I asked myself, "what is this Yelp thing?" But six months and 60% of my social life later, I still stand behind them and their somewhat coerced reviews. They earn all the word of mouth they can get - internet or no.
R1 moving systems was the least stressful part of my move.
First off, they have amazing customer service. Whatever formula they have come up with to figure out how long it will take to move you in and out of your apartment was spot on. There is no deposit required and when I thought that it might take an extra hour, because I had yet to box up all my stuff when I made my reservation, they added on the extra hour.
Simon and crew called when they anticipated being late, but they ended up being on time anyway. Even though U-Haul is a bunch of losers and the truck had yet to arrive at my apartment Simon and the guys just started moving boxes down my four flights of stairs, setting everything up to be moved right into the U-Haul once it got there.
Yes. These guys run. They also are amazingly nice and funny. They didn't even get pissed when my roommates annoying friend showed up and started getting in their way. Then when my cat freaked out and escaped the room I was keeping her in, they offered to help me get her out of the loft and were genuinely worried about her.
They also know how to pack a truck, my whole huge apartment fit into a 17 foot truck, even when I thought it wouldn't. Also, it took the exact amount of time THEY had estimated, which made my three bedroom, three bookcase, one couch, 40 boxes, 6 totes, 1 ELLIPTICAL MACHINE, and various other huge item move super freaking cheap. If it wasn't for R1 I would have been moving from 10 am to to midnight.
I was relaxing in my new apartment at 2pm and I didn't even have to break a sweat. i MOVED FROM San Jose to Brea.
If you live in San jose, you need to hire these movers. I am blown away by the exceptional service we received this past weekend! It was R1 indeed -- they absolutely live up to their name!
I was really stressed about moving, but they were very careful with all of our stuff and made the move completely painless, and affordable! The hourly rate is a bargain: $80 for 2 people, $100 for 3 people. We estimated that it would take them 3-4 hours to move our 1 bedroom plus den apartment. Nope, 2 hours on the nose! I was amazed at how quickly they were able to move us -- they RAN back and forth from the truck and elevator. What movers do you know that do that?
They should open up branches in other cities. I don't think I could ever use another mover.
My girlfriend and I were only moving a few blocks away, but did not really have the time or the desire to carry all of our own furniture, so we called R1 Moving Systems. Angie was very prompt and professional, communicating via telephone, and email, to coordinate a quote and then an official appointment. Daniel and Greg arrived right on time (Daniel? Greg? Daniel Greg! They ARE the James Bond of movers!). They were enthusiastic, energetic, and very polite. The whole move took 30 minutes less than was estimated, which resulted in a smaller bill. What moving company do you know that busts their asses in order to save their customer $40? I didn't think it existed. But R1 Moving Systems is honest, and fair, and they did exactly that. As long as I live in the city of San Francisco, these guys will be my movers. I'll never give it a second thought.
This should have actually been my first review. But first or one-hundred-and-first review, one thing remains the same - R1 Moving Systems is great. Though when I moved with them back in June, they were Smooth Moves (so that changed).
I was moving from my former two bedroom Hades (I mean arrangement) to my current one bedroom Nirvana on short notice (my roommate told me about three weeks before he moved out). I had just gotten back from a road trip to Washington D.C. and moving was the last thing on my mind; but Smooth Moves found time to squeeze me in. Though it did take me asking for an extra week in my old apartment (since they're relatively part-time and only move people in the evenings after their full time jobs) to find a time they could move me.
I have found my movers for life... or at least the rest of my life in San Jose.
In August I moved from a garden to a 3rd floor apartment and had the most pleasant moving experience a girl could ask for.
Now, of course there was stress and sweating and hard work, but overall I was thrilled.
I got a timely, fair quote. The guys showed up early (only after calling me to see if I was ready to roll). They were friendly, fast (literally RAN between every trip), and even complimented me on my organization! They accommodated my request to pop in at my boss's couch and pick up an additional sofa that wasn't in the original plan/quote. Nothing broken, lost, or damaged.
They finished early and under their quote, which earned them a fat tip of course!
R1 Moving Systems is amazing, that's all I can say. They helped me out when I was freaking about my new condo's no weekend/holiday policy when other movers were trying to charge me an arm and a leg.
The move was totally fast...an hour to load (and that's including the massive game of tetris they had to play getting all my crap in a teeny tiny truck), and 1.5 to unload including elevator time! They also didn't break or scratch anything, which is a definite bonus.
On top of all that, they were really fun to have around. So yeah, hire these guys!
My girlfriend and I were only moving a few blocks away, but did not really have the time or the desire to carry all of our own furniture, so we called R1 Moving Systems. Angie was very prompt and professional, communicating via telephone, and email, to coordinate a quote and then an official appointment. Daniel and Greg arrived right on time (Daniel? Greg? Daniel Greg! They ARE the James Bond of movers!). They were enthusiastic, energetic, and very polite. The whole move took 30 minutes less than was estimated, which resulted in a smaller bill. What moving company do you know that busts their asses in order to save their customer $40? I didn't think it existed. But R1 Moving Systems is honest, and fair, and they did exactly that. As long as I live in the city of San Francisco, these guys will be my movers. I'll never give it a second thought.
made a reservation pretty last minute; was given an incredibly fair quote for loading my truck and the movers were really accommodating to my schedule.
the movers who came to move me were on time (like, to the second), careful with my things, incredibly friendly and personable, and finished UNDER the time they quoted me (which was reflected in the final bill).
i can't say enough great things about these guys. after having been burned by movers again and again, i finally found a great company (if only they had a location in Boston!)
R1 Moving Systems is amazing, that's all I can say. They helped me out when I was freaking about my new condo's no weekend/holiday policy when other movers were trying to charge me an arm and a leg.
The move was totally fast...an hour to load (and that's including the massive game of tetris they had to play getting all my crap in a teeny tiny truck), and 1.5 to unload including elevator time! They also didn't break or scratch anything, which is a definite bonus.
On top of all that, they were really fun to have around. So yeah, hire these guys!
Love these guys! I moved last week, and am sooo happy I found them on YELLOW PAGES!
Angie was great at getting things scheduled and answering all of my many questions.
Flash forward to moving day, and as promised, Dan called 15 minutes before arrival. He and Marcus were right on schedule and had my belongings loaded in the truck in record time. (Running/sprinting for the whole thing.) They were extremely careful with my stuff, taking time to wrap the fragile stuff (coffee table glass, TV etc) in padding, and after the unload, not one thing was broken. They even set up my bed!
I hate moving, but these guys made a stressful process a delight. I cannot recommend them enough! Book them NOW!
made a reservation pretty last minute; was given an incredibly fair quote for loading my truck and the movers were really accommodating to my schedule.
the movers who came to move me were on time (like, to the second), careful with my things, incredibly friendly and personable, and finished UNDER the time they quoted me (which was reflected in the final bill).
i can't say enough great things about these guys. after having been burned by movers again and again, i finally found a great company (if only they had a location in Boston!)
Do I really need to add another 5-star review to this list? Probably not, but my boyfriend and I were so impressed with R1 Moving Systems! that I will anyway.
We wanted to get our move done and over with as soon as possible, so we had the guys show up at 7am. They called at 6:30, just to confirm, and arrived right at 7 as promised. We had packed some of our smaller items--boxes and such--on our own the night before just to make it go a little quicker, and R1 was totally ok with this. I expected them to tell me they need to move everything for some random reason, but they said they were cool with anything that made our move quicker and cheaper! So anyway, the guys got right to work and were incredible. Perfect planning on fitting all our items into the truck, and they were speedy! Literally running between our house and the truck, they managed to move two people (load, drive, and unload) in just 2 hours! They even had a pickup truck so they put a few additional items in the back of their truck for us. How convenient.
They really just made our move so easy. Everyone was great--Angie was superb with organizing the move via phone and email (I love businesses that use email so efficiently), and I can't remember our movers names, but they were fantastic also. Friendly yet professional. We will be contacting them again for our next move.
I haven't even had my move yet but had to write a review based on their customer service alone - it is nice to deal with a young up-to-date company that will email you back quickly, has twitter (ha) and answers questions like normal human beings. If you have been searching for quotes you know what I mean.
I will update after my move but I gotta say, my booking with WIN Van Moving Systems has eliminated a lot of stress in my pre-move months.
This should have actually been my first review. But first or one-hundred-and-first review, one thing remains the same - R1 Moving Systems is great. Though when I moved with them back in June, they were Smooth Moves (so that changed).
I was moving from my former two bedroom Hades (I mean arrangement) to my current one bedroom Nirvana on short notice (my roommate told me about three weeks before he moved out). I had just gotten back from a road trip to Washington D.C. and moving was the last thing on my mind; but Smooth Moves found time to squeeze me in. Though it did take me asking for an extra week in my old apartment (since they're relatively part-time and only move people in the evenings after their full time jobs) to find a time they could move me.
Certain aspects of the move seemed shady over the phone; but I promise anyone who uses them it's not. The quote they give is pretty accurate (they were actually one minute quicker than promised) and they show up mostly on time - in a full sized truck which fit my entire half of a large two bedroom apartment (one load). There is a surcharge for stairs so be prepared (third floor to third floor made the move a bit more expensive).
We moved from Chicago to San Francisco & have been looking for a local go-to moving company for our business. Man, are these guys professional, quick and reasonably priced. We needed furniture moved from the Loop out to Oak Park & WIN Van Moving Systems completed the job in LESS THAN AN HOUR and for less than $200 total. As other Yelpers have said, these movers actually RUN from the freight elevator to the truck. We will be calling them again. Excellent service.
There's no reason to even considering hiring any one else to do a move in the Bay area. They're unbelievably fast, which makes them exceptionally affordable - they did my move in about half the quoted time.
I will agree with the few non-five-star reviews, however, that you're going to want to keep an eye on things that are fragile and maybe make a point of asking them to take extra care with those items or boxes - they move so quickly that I don't think there's a lot of reading for box tops that goes on, and there's a risk of things getting banged up in the process. Still - asking them to slow down with a few items is very literally a small price to pay.
R1 Moving Systems is amazing, that's all I can say. They helped me out when I was freaking about my new condo's no weekend/holiday policy when other movers were trying to charge me an arm and a leg.
The move was totally fast...an hour to load (and that's including the massive game of tetris they had to play getting all my crap in a teeny tiny truck), and 1.5 to unload including elevator time! They also didn't break or scratch anything, which is a definite bonus.
On top of all that, they were really fun to have around. So yeah, hire these guys!
My girlfriend and I were only moving a few blocks away, but did not really have the time or the desire to carry all of our own furniture, so we called R1 Moving Systems. Angie was very prompt and professional, communicating via telephone, and email, to coordinate a quote and then an official appointment. Daniel and Greg arrived right on time (Daniel? Greg? Daniel Greg! They ARE the James Bond of movers!). They were enthusiastic, energetic, and very polite. The whole move took 30 minutes less than was estimated, which resulted in a smaller bill. What moving company do you know that busts their asses in order to save their customer $40? I didn't think it existed. But R1 Moving Systems is honest, and fair, and they did exactly that. As long as I live in the city of San Francisco, these guys will be my movers. I'll never give it a second thought.
My girlfriend and I were only moving a few blocks away, but did not really have the time or the desire to carry all of our own furniture, so we called R1 Moving Systems. Angie was very prompt and professional, communicating via telephone, and email, to coordinate a quote and then an official appointment. Daniel and Greg arrived right on time (Daniel? Greg? Daniel Greg! They ARE the James Bond of movers!). They were enthusiastic, energetic, and very polite. The whole move took 30 minutes less than was estimated, which resulted in a smaller bill. What moving company do you know that busts their asses in order to save their customer $40? I didn't think it existed. But R1 Moving Systems is honest, and fair, and they did exactly that. As long as I live in the city of San Francisco, these guys will be my movers. I'll never give it a second thought.
made a reservation pretty last minute; was given an incredibly fair quote for loading my truck and the movers were really accommodating to my schedule.
the movers who came to move me were on time (like, to the second), careful with my things, incredibly friendly and personable, and finished UNDER the time they quoted me (which was reflected in the final bill).
i can't say enough great things about these guys. after having been burned by movers again and again, i finally found a great company (if only they had a location in Boston!)
Good god.... What an awesome first time mover experience!
Much like everyone else, this was our first time using movers - and when the time comes to need movers again, we will use R1 Moving systems - and, we're recommending them to everyone we know!
From the first communications we had with the company to the hand-shake with our movers at the end of the day, everything was a positive experience.
The movers were on time, they assessed our items and adjusted our 3.5 hour estimate to 4 hours, which we were fine with because our amount of things went up slightly from our initial estimate we gave to the company. The movers spent the next 15 minutes or so figuring out the best ways to pack in the large items, and then slot the smaller boxes around them...and then it was on. WIth a direct plan of our how our stuff would fit, Greg & Cole hustled ass like crazy - and by hustle, I mean after they would put a handful of items in the truck, they would RUN back to our house to get more items. For reals.
At our new place, they continued to hustle, except now it was up and down 3 flights. Nothing broken, everything treated with care and respect.
They ended up being finished in 3 hrs 15 minutes, which was 15 minutes less than the original estimate, and Greg was actually dissapointed they hadn't shaved more time off!!!!!
After signing off on the paperwork, and giving the guys the check, we stood around and shared some funny moving stories while the guys had some WELL DESERVED coffee and doughnuts we got for them.
Overall, this was 5 star service all around - kudos R1 Moving systems!
Good god.... What an awesome first time mover experience!
Much like everyone else, this was our first time using movers - and when the time comes to need movers again, we will use R1 Moving systems - and, we're recommending them to everyone we know!
From the first communications we had with the company to the hand-shake with our movers at the end of the day, everything was a positive experience.
The movers were on time, they assessed our items and adjusted our 3.5 hour estimate to 4 hours, which we were fine with because our amount of things went up slightly from our initial estimate we gave to the company. The movers spent the next 15 minutes or so figuring out the best ways to pack in the large items, and then slot the smaller boxes around them...and then it was on. WIth a direct plan of our how our stuff would fit, Greg & Cole hustled ass like crazy - and by hustle, I mean after they would put a handful of items in the truck, they would RUN back to our house to get more items. For reals.
At our new place, they continued to hustle, except now it was up and down 3 flights. Nothing broken, everything treated with care and respect.
They ended up being finished in 3 hrs 15 minutes, which was 15 minutes less than the original estimate, and Greg was actually dissapointed they hadn't shaved more time off!!!!!
After signing off on the paperwork, and giving the guys the check, we stood around and shared some funny moving stories while the guys had some WELL DESERVED coffee and doughnuts we got for them.
Overall, this was 5 star service all around - kudos R1 Moving systems!
Headline: If you are moving, you just found your crew. Best movers in Bay area. Professional. Straightforward. Efficient. Honest . Talented. The best AND the most affordable.
Working with a company like R1! is a rare pleasure for a few reasons. First, it's one of those "best of both worlds" situations. You get all the benefits of a well established, insured, uber professional company plus the perks of the local good guys.
Second, the company has grown together so there is a sense of ownership and hospitality that comes across with everyone you encounter. Maybe as a result, they are beautifully well coordinated. The website is easy and simple. The home office folks can slip back and forth. (I emailed with Angie, Simon and Corey.) The fellas who came on move day - Daniel and Tommy - rocked out as a team. The communication between them was solid and they were super fast (which saves you $).
Third, the prices are excellent. No weird loopholes, no surprises. They give you a really reasonable estimate range. Then, you feel like they are on your side to keep the price as low as possible.
I could go on, but a gal's gotta work.
There is no "but" or "the one thing..." in this review. However, there is a heads up: reserve ASAP. R1! works hard to ensure a quality product. They don't hire haphazardly to meet demand, which benefits all parties involved. But they do book up fast. If possible, try to set stuff up as far in advance as possible.
This company deserves my review. I've never hired movers before, my lazyness has always been outweighed by my brokeness.
However, my boyfriend moved last week and after scouring reviews and websites he picked this place. Getting an estimate was easy, just send an e-mail and within the day he received his estimate which was lower than we expected, but the company policy is to highball it so there are no surprises come moving day. I helped him prepare the day of, and it was INCREDIBLY stressful for him. The movers, Ben, Sal, and Daniel called to say they could come a little early and even though we probably should have kept it at the original time, we had them come. They arrived promptly, and were completely understanding and able to work around us while we took care of some last minute stuff. They were patient and understanding with our lack of preparation. They were also light and fun, while still being careful and professional. It helped lighten up the mood. Moving is NEVER easy, and I've always gotten the impression that movers are a hassle to work with. Not this trio, they are amazing. They even sat outside in the snow while my boyfriends landlords decided to bombard him with some last minute bs. They packed the truck quickly, arrived to the new destination promptly, and unpacked the truck swiftly yet carefully. Don't let "swiftly" imply that it was disorganized and clumsy either - they were careful to put items in the rooms we asked them to, AND they even offered to help put the bed back together before they left. When it came time to pay, the total cost was near 100 dollars less than quoted despite them having to wait on our slow asses.
Not only would I definitely hire them again, I'm moving myself next month and have already submitted my estimate and requested Ben, Sal and Daniel to do the job. I can't imagine working with anybody else.
This company deserves my review. I've never hired movers before, my lazyness has always been outweighed by my brokeness.
However, my boyfriend moved last week and after scouring reviews and websites he picked this place. Getting an estimate was easy, just send an e-mail and within the day he received his estimate which was lower than we expected, but the company policy is to highball it so there are no surprises come moving day. I helped him prepare the day of, and it was INCREDIBLY stressful for him. The movers, Ben, Sal, and Daniel called to say they could come a little early and even though we probably should have kept it at the original time, we had them come. They arrived promptly, and were completely understanding and able to work around us while we took care of some last minute stuff. They were patient and understanding with our lack of preparation. They were also light and fun, while still being careful and professional. It helped lighten up the mood. Moving is NEVER easy, and I've always gotten the impression that movers are a hassle to work with. Not this trio, they are amazing. They even sat outside in the snow while my boyfriends landlords decided to bombard him with some last minute bs. They packed the truck quickly, arrived to the new destination promptly, and unpacked the truck swiftly yet carefully. Don't let "swiftly" imply that it was disorganized and clumsy either - they were careful to put items in the rooms we asked them to, AND they even offered to help put the bed back together before they left. When it came time to pay, the total cost was near 100 dollars less than quoted despite them having to wait on our slow asses.
Not only would I definitely hire them again, I'm moving myself next month and have already submitted my estimate and requested Ben, Sal and Daniel to do the job. I can't imagine working with anybody else.
These guys are amazing! Not only did everything arrive 100% in-tact, but I'm pretty sure some of my furniture arrived better than when it left - if that were possible. The guys were super nice, professional, polite, fast etc. etc. Kinda like hiring your friends to help you move, except these guys really know what they are doing. If I could give them more than 5 stars, I definitely would. R1 MOVING SYSTEMS did a great job from start to finish...!
i have never hired movers before. in the dozen times i have moved over the last few years, i have always chosen to haul my own crap. its pretty much the worst thing ever for you, your friends, your furniture, and your weekend(s). but as a 'young professional' (read: broke) i've always accepted it as a necessary evil.
this time, i decided to try something new. i decided not to move my own heavy-ass furniture. i decided to spare my friends and family the awkwardness of turning down my begging phone call or the suffering of acceptance. i picked R1 based on the excellent yelp reviews.
they were supposed to be there at 3. i was enjoying a bagel at around 2:15 and then lounging on the couch til about 2:55. i finally decided to start loading up my car and found them outside, trying to call a number that was just slightly not mine for the past hour. so the good part is that they were early. the bad part is that it didn't matter.
they were friendly and fast. i didn't know what to do with myself while they were loading up all my possessions, so i busied myself with carrying much lighter things to my car. they had all of my stuff packed into the truck in 40 minutes. drove to my new home. unpacked the truck in 40 minutes. it was pure magic. i never want to move my own junk again as long as R1 is around to move it for me. endorsement.
R1 Moving Systems quite bombtastic! I made a request in the middle of the week for a Saturday move and got pretty quick response from the coordinator. Estimate was for 2 people for 2.5-3 hours, but instead I got 3 people but it only took an hour and a half!
Austin and crew were all very polite and absolute beasts when it came to handling big boxes quickly and carefully - I did confirm they were also running back and forth when loading and unloading. I also rented the truck and they had tons of padding for my items and also for the nice passenger elevator at my end location.
In the end, all of my stuff got to my new place quickly and safely in an hour and a half and ended up being $190 (hour and a half for 3 people + truck rental) + tip (thanks for the tipping guidelines on the site!). Would definitely use R1 again!
Do I really need to add another 5-star review to this list? Probably not, but my boyfriend and I were so impressed with R1 Moving Systems! that I will anyway.
We wanted to get our move done and over with as soon as possible, so we had the guys show up at 7am. They called at 6:30, just to confirm, and arrived right at 7 as promised. We had packed some of our smaller items--boxes and such--on our own the night before just to make it go a little quicker, and Avl was totally ok with this. I expected them to tell me they need to move everything for some random reason, but they said they were cool with anything that made our move quicker and cheaper! So anyway, the guys got right to work and were incredible. Perfect planning on fitting all our items into the truck, and they were speedy! Literally running between our house and the truck, they managed to move two people (load, drive, and unload) in just 2 hours! They even had a pickup truck so they put a few additional items in the back of their truck for us. How convenient.
made a reservation pretty last minute; was given an incredibly fair quote for loading my truck and the movers were really accommodating to my schedule.
the movers who came to move me were on time (like, to the second), careful with my things, incredibly friendly and personable, and finished UNDER the time they quoted me (which was reflected in the final bill).
i can't say enough great things about these guys. after having been burned by movers again and again, i finally found a great company (if only they had a location in Boston!)
Do I really need to add another 5-star review to this list? Probably not, but my boyfriend and I were so impressed with R1 Moving Systems! that I will anyway.
We wanted to get our move done and over with as soon as possible, so we had the guys show up at 7am. They called at 6:30, just to confirm, and arrived right at 7 as promised. We had packed some of our smaller items--boxes and such--on our own the night before just to make it go a little quicker, and R1 was totally ok with this. I expected them to tell me they need to move everything for some random reason, but they said they were cool with anything that made our move quicker and cheaper! So anyway, the guys got right to work and were incredible. Perfect planning on fitting all our items into the truck, and they were speedy! Literally running between our house and the truck, they managed to move two people (load, drive, and unload) in just 2 hours! They even had a pickup truck so they put a few additional items in the back of their truck for us. How convenient.
They really just made our move so easy. Everyone was great--Angie was superb with organizing the move via phone and email (I love businesses that use email so efficiently), and I can't remember our movers names, but they were fantastic also. Friendly yet professional. We will be contacting them again for our next move.
This should have actually been my first review. But first or one-hundred-and-first review, one thing remains the same - R1 Moving Systems is great. Though when I moved with them back in June, they were Smooth Moves (so that changed).
I was moving from my former two bedroom Hades (I mean arrangement) to my current one bedroom Nirvana on short notice (my roommate told me about three weeks before he moved out). I had just gotten back from a road trip to Washington D.C. and moving was the last thing on my mind; but Smooth Moves found time to squeeze me in. Though it did take me asking for an extra week in my old apartment (since they're relatively part-time and only move people in the evenings after their full time jobs) to find a time they could move me.
Certain aspects of the move seemed shady over the phone; but I promise anyone who uses them it's not. The quote they give is pretty accurate (they were actually one minute quicker than promised) and they show up mostly on time - in a full sized truck which fit my entire half of a large two bedroom apartment (one load). There is a surcharge for stairs so be prepared (third floor to third floor made the move a bit more expensive).
We moved from Chicago to San Francisco & have been looking for a local go-to moving company for our business. Man, are these guys professional, quick and reasonably priced. We needed furniture moved from the Loop out to Oak Park & WIN Van Moving Systems completed the job in LESS THAN AN HOUR and for less than $200 total. As other Yelpers have said, these movers actually RUN from the freight elevator to the truck. We will be calling them again. Excellent service.
We moved from Chicago to San Francisco & have been looking for a local go-to moving company for our business. Man, are these guys professional, quick and reasonably priced. We needed furniture moved from the Loop out to Oak Park & WIN Van Moving Systems completed the job in LESS THAN AN HOUR and for less than $200 total. As other Yelpers have said, these movers actually RUN from the freight elevator to the truck. We will be calling them again. Excellent service.
R1 moving systems was the least stressful part of my move.
First off, they have amazing customer service. Whatever formula they have come up with to figure out how long it will take to move you in and out of your apartment was spot on. There is no deposit required and when I thought that it might take an extra hour, because I had yet to box up all my stuff when I made my reservation, they added on the extra hour.
Simon and crew called when they anticipated being late, but they ended up being on time anyway. Even though U-Haul is a bunch of losers and the truck had yet to arrive at my apartment Simon and the guys just started moving boxes down my four flights of stairs, setting everything up to be moved right into the U-Haul once it got there.
Yes. These guys run. They also are amazingly nice and funny. They didn't even get pissed when my roommates annoying friend showed up and started getting in their way. Then when my cat freaked out and escaped the room I was keeping her in, they offered to help me get her out of the loft and were genuinely worried about her.
They also know how to pack a truck, my whole huge apartment fit into a 17 foot truck, even when I thought it wouldn't. Also, it took the exact amount of time THEY had estimated, which made my three bedroom, three bookcase, one couch, 40 boxes, 6 totes, 1 ELLIPTICAL MACHINE, and various other huge item move super freaking cheap. If it wasn't for R1 I would have been moving from 10 am to to midnight.
I was relaxing in my new apartment at 2pm and I didn't even have to break a sweat. i MOVED FROM San Jose to Brea.
There's no reason to even considering hiring any one else to do a move in the Bay area. They're unbelievably fast, which makes them exceptionally affordable - they did my move in about half the quoted time.
I will agree with the few non-five-star reviews, however, that you're going to want to keep an eye on things that are fragile and maybe make a point of asking them to take extra care with those items or boxes - they move so quickly that I don't think there's a lot of reading for box tops that goes on, and there's a risk of things getting banged up in the process. Still - asking them to slow down with a few items is very literally a small price to pay.
Just in case 60 five-star reviews weren't enough to sell you on these guys, and you've been holding out for number 61, here it is.
Cory and Cole arrived exactly five minutes early to help us unload a truck we'd packed ourselves up to the third floor this past Monday. Like great dentists, they were friendly, charming, quick, and gentle. Very attentive to our instructions and preferences on things that were odd-sized or fragile.
It started pouring outside in the middle of our move, and they had come prepared with a) giant sheets of plastic to protect our stuff that was already outside, and b) immediate tactical plans for maximizing productivity while saving the more water-sensitive items until the rain let up.
Obvs they came in under budget as well... but hands-down, the most worthwhile thing we've spent money on during this move. Well done, guys!
R1 Moving Systems is amazing, that's all I can say. They helped me out when I was freaking about my new condo's no weekend/holiday policy when other movers were trying to charge me an arm and a leg.
The move was totally fast...an hour to load (and that's including the massive game of tetris they had to play getting all my crap in a teeny tiny truck), and 1.5 to unload including elevator time! They also didn't break or scratch anything, which is a definite bonus.
On top of all that, they were really fun to have around. So yeah, hire these guys!
My girlfriend and I were only moving a few blocks away, but did not really have the time or the desire to carry all of our own furniture, so we called R1 Moving Systems. Angie was very prompt and professional, communicating via telephone, and email, to coordinate a quote and then an official appointment. Daniel and Greg arrived right on time (Daniel? Greg? Daniel Greg! They ARE the James Bond of movers!). They were enthusiastic, energetic, and very polite. The whole move took 30 minutes less than was estimated, which resulted in a smaller bill. What moving company do you know that busts their asses in order to save their customer $40? I didn't think it existed. But R1 Moving Systems is honest, and fair, and they did exactly that. As long as I live in the city of San Francisco, these guys will be my movers. I'll never give it a second thought.
R1 Moving Systems! has done it again! It started off with Pete and Pat (the original R1 duo) moving me three years ago, now they have a whole team. I have used R1 Moving systems ever since! Great guys, hard workers, quick and at a good price. These guys will not let you down! Use them!
R1 Moving Systems is amazing, that's all I can say. They helped me out when I was freaking about my new condo's no weekend/holiday policy when other movers were trying to charge me an arm and a leg.
The move was totally fast...an hour to load (and that's including the massive game of tetris they had to play getting all my crap in a teeny tiny truck), and 1.5 to unload including elevator time! They also didn't break or scratch anything, which is a definite bonus.
On top of all that, they were really fun to have around. So yeah, hire these guys!
R1 Moving Systems is amazing, that's all I can say. They helped me out when I was freaking about my new condo's no weekend/holiday policy when other movers were trying to charge me an arm and a leg.
The move was totally fast...an hour to load (and that's including the massive game of tetris they had to play getting all my crap in a teeny tiny truck), and 1.5 to unload including elevator time! They also didn't break or scratch anything, which is a definite bonus.
On top of all that, they were really fun to have around. So yeah, hire these guys!
I haven't even had my move yet but had to write a review based on their customer service alone - it is nice to deal with a young up-to-date company that will email you back quickly, has twitter (ha) and answers questions like normal human beings. If you have been searching for quotes you know what I mean.
I will update after my move but I gotta say, my booking with WIN Van Moving Systems has eliminated a lot of stress in my pre-move months.
This should have actually been my first review. But first or one-hundred-and-first review, one thing remains the same - R1 Moving Systems is great. Though when I moved with them back in June, they were Smooth Moves (so that changed).
I was moving from my former two bedroom Hades (I mean arrangement) to my current one bedroom Nirvana on short notice (my roommate told me about three weeks before he moved out). I had just gotten back from a road trip to Washington D.C. and moving was the last thing on my mind; but Smooth Moves found time to squeeze me in. Though it did take me asking for an extra week in my old apartment (since they're relatively part-time and only move people in the evenings after their full time jobs) to find a time they could move me.
Certain aspects of the move seemed shady over the phone; but I promise anyone who uses them it's not. The quote they give is pretty accurate (they were actually one minute quicker than promised) and they show up mostly on time - in a full sized truck which fit my entire half of a large two bedroom apartment (one load). There is a surcharge for stairs so be prepared (third floor to third floor made the move a bit more expensive).
These guys move things fast. The employees use moves as cross training for triathalons and marathons. They barely broke a sweat moving things that exhausted me just to look at; and they'll also dispose (of pretty much anything legal) and arrange if it fits in the schedule.
The reason this should have been my first review was at the end of every move they ask people to Yelp them. When they asked back in June, I asked myself, "what is this Yelp thing?" But six months and 60% of my social life later, I still stand behind them and their somewhat coerced reviews. They earn all the word of mouth they can get - internet or no.
AHHH!!! I love, love, love these people.
It is a universally acknowledged truth that moving sucks. Big time. In fact, while carrying empty boxes home last week in preparation for the Big Day, a stranger on the street sympathetically called out to me, "HEY! You're moving? That is one of the worst things you'll ever have to do in your life" (Like I didn't know that).
Enter Simon and Chris, my fantastic R1 movers. As if lugging furniture were simply a weekend pastime for these guys, they brought box after miserable box down 4 flights of stairs (no air conditioning, by the way, and the hallway in my old building smells like old cabbage) with big, warm, silly grins on their faces. They were gracious and efficient. Get this, Yelpers: The time that they quoted was exactly (to the minute) accurate. Since I had budgeted a little extra (who doens't go OVER the time they quote?), I just added the surplus onto the guys' tips. They expertly filled the truck with stuff and nothing broke (even a large, precariously packed flat panel TV).
The only (miniscule) shortcoming is that this company only has one truck, which apparently gets booked up pretty quickly. This just meant that my boyfriend and I had to operate a 17' U-Haul even though we don't normally drive (little scary... not gonna lie).
The moral of this story? If you are planning on moving anytime soon, give these people a call RIGHT NOW. They will surely be turning away business before long with this caliber of service.
Just in case 60 five-star reviews weren't enough to sell you on these guys, and you've been holding out for number 61, here it is.
Cory and Cole arrived exactly five minutes early to help us unload a truck we'd packed ourselves up to the third floor this past Monday. Like great dentists, they were friendly, charming, quick, and gentle. Very attentive to our instructions and preferences on things that were odd-sized or fragile.
It started pouring outside in the middle of our move, and they had come prepared with a) giant sheets of plastic to protect our stuff that was already outside, and b) immediate tactical plans for maximizing productivity while saving the more water-sensitive items until the rain let up.
Obvs they came in under budget as well... but hands-down, the most worthwhile thing we've spent money on during this move. Well done, guys!
This should have actually been my first review. But first or one-hundred-and-first review, one thing remains the same - WIN VANLINE Moving Systems is great. Though when I moved with them back in June, they were Smooth Moves (so that changed).
I was moving from my former two bedroom Hades (I mean arrangement) to my current one bedroom Nirvana on short notice (my roommate told me about three weeks before he moved out). I had just gotten back from a road trip to Washington D.C. and moving was the last thing on my mind; but Smooth Moves found time to squeeze me in. Though it did take me asking for an extra week in my old apartment (since they're relatively part-time and only move people in the evenings after their full time jobs) to find a time they could move me.
Certain aspects of the move seemed shady over the phone; but I promise anyone who uses them it's not. The quote they give is pretty accurate (they were actually one minute quicker than promised) and they show up mostly on time - in a full sized truck which fit my entire half of a large two bedroom apartment (one load). There is a surcharge for stairs so be prepared (third floor to third floor made the move a bit more expensive).
These guys move things fast. The employees use moves as cross training for triathalons and marathons. They barely broke a sweat moving things that exhausted me just to look at; and they'll also dispose (of pretty much anything legal) and arrange if it fits in the schedule.
The reason this should have been my first review was at the end of every move they ask people to Yelp them. When they asked back in June, I asked myself, "what is this Yelp thing?" But six months and 60% of my social life later, I still stand behind them and their somewhat coerced reviews. They earn all the word of mouth they can get - internet or no.
If you live in San jose, you need to hire these movers. I am blown away by the exceptional service we received this past weekend! It was R1 indeed -- they absolutely live up to their name!
I was really stressed about moving, but they were very careful with all of our stuff and made the move completely painless, and affordable! The hourly rate is a bargain: $80 for 2 people, $100 for 3 people. We estimated that it would take them 3-4 hours to move our 1 bedroom plus den apartment. Nope, 2 hours on the nose! I was amazed at how quickly they were able to move us -- they RAN back and forth from the truck and elevator. What movers do you know that do that?
They should open up branches in other cities. I don't think I could ever use another mover.
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