I recently moved (house to house) in Toronto using Tome Cartage & Moving. I've never had particularly bad luck with movers, but have read some horror stories, so I read plenty of on-line reviews and spoke to many friends/co-workers before booking my mover. To say I was pleasantly surprised is an understatement. The crew showed up exactly on time and after a walk-about with the crew leader, they set to work. Large items, including 2 heavy oak armoires, were manoevred down a narrow staircase with confidence. The truck was fully loaded in not much more than 2 hours. At the new property, I asked the crew to move existing appliances from the upper floor to the basement. Again, they were happy to oblige and got the job done quickly. I was disapppointed to learn that the narrow winding staircase at the new house meant that the queen box springs couldn't be taken upstairs. I asked about getting them through a 2nd floor window. The crew leader did some measuring, discovered that if casement window was removed, it would be possible to manoevre a box spring through the opening. I borrowed ladders from neighbours, and they got the rest done. Amazing attitude and ingenuity! After about 4 hours, 15 minutes, move was complete. I think I was paying by the hour, but watching the way these 3 guys worked without taking a break (even at my request) made me think it was a flat rate job. Bottom line for me: I paid much less than any other company who gave me a quote and the final bill came in at less than what the company owner had estimated! Not one scratch; not one broken item. I've been raving about this crew to everyone I know at work; to my real estate agent and to anyone who'll listen. Highly, highly recommended!
- Approximate cost of services:
- $630.00