Hercules Moving Company Inc

Moving & Storage
Toronto ON M3J 2C4
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Average customer rating:
9.4 10 (411 reviews)

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Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Outstanding Service and Professional Group

Moving to the east coast during the pandemic and Igor and his group were first class the whole way. Drivers arrived early and no damage to a full house of furniture. The movers were focused and got the job done carefully and quickly. Hercules was in communication with me throughout the move and it was a great experience all around at a great price!

Approximate cost of services:
$8,000.00
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Company Response

Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and or choosing Hercules Moving company for your relocation. We are glad our whole Hercules team exceeded your expectations and took great care of your belongings and property. We will make sure our Hercules moving team reads it. Thank you for your recommendations.

Private User
Private User
0 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Moving

Great experience, on time and professional, hard working crew, I would highly recommend this company.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,500.00
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Company Response

Hello,
Your review made our hearts full, and we can't thank you enough for taking the time to share it with us! We will make sure our Hercules moving team reads it. Thank you for your recommendations.

Sandy R in Vaughan
Sandy R in Vaughan
2 reviews Caledon, ON
9/10

Piano Move from Ottawa to Caledon

Had an older piano that is very sentimental to the family, moved from Ottawa to Caledon. Company was great, with very professional movers!
Called when they were 60min away from both pick-up and drop off locations.
Minor scheduling error on part of moving coordinator; arrived a day later than originally planned and other than a disruption to my work schedule it turned out okay in the end.
Super happy that these folks handled our piano with caring hands! Will recommend. Thanks again!

Approximate cost of services:
$900.00
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Company Response

Hello Sandy,
We are glad you have chosen our Hercules Moving company for your piano move. It makes our heart full that you took the time to write your experience with us. Our goal is to make sure our clients get the best services possible, and we would like to apologize for the scheduling error. Thank you for your recommendations, and we hope to see you soon.

Jane D. from Newmarket
Jane D. from Newmarket
8 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Excellent move in tough conditions

Excellent service from Hercules moving. Pouring rain , two stops and they had to walk the furniture from the truck to the townhouse. All with a great attitude! Thank you!

Approximate cost of services:
$1,200.00
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Company Response

Hello Jane,
Thank you so much for taking the time and leaving this 10 stars review!
We are more than happy that you are satisfied with our services. We hope to hear from you regarding any other moves in the future.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
1/10

Sacrifice quality for cost

This company has low standards and sketchy business practices. If you don't have any furniture items you care for, go ahead and use this company. However, when we used the company for our last move, we had a terrible experience. Prior to the move, we experienced a couple red flags. They never called to confirm our move, even after we called the office and emailed to confirm, and we had trouble verifying that we even had movers booked.

When the move started, even though we requested that our furniture be wrapped in blankets and treated carefully, the movers were in a rush and did not wrap our antique dining room table. The head mover had asked us to sign a waiver and I had tried to take the time to read it, but he just kept saying "Sign, sign, sign." When I asked what the document was he said it was "just standard." I felt pressured because they were not properly masked in our home, the move coordinator was not and would not maintain proper social distance, and the movers were already halfway through the move and had moved almost all of our boxes as well as some furniture when the paperwork was presented.

After not wrapping our furniture, they deeply scratched the surface of our 70+ year old table, which will require it to be completely refinished. When we attempted to file a claim, they said that we had signed a waiver which instructed the movers to not wrap any of the furniture. The waiver (photo attached) is not legible because of the large "Hercules Moving Company" logo over the text. I was also not provided with a copy of the waiver.

Do not use this company. While they promise great service at a great price, they have poor business practices and terrible customer service.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,800.00
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Company Response

Hello Lillian, 
We appreciate your feedback and take it very seriously. It has always been our aim to provide the best services to our clients. We are sorry that you didn't receive the service that you expected. While the situation is not the norm for our company, we will be explaining what has happened through the whole moving process.
1. Furniture packing into moving blankets and shrink wrap doesn't come in additional cost; it just takes more time to do that. The client refused to have its furniture packed to save extra time on packing. 
2. Lead mover gave the waiver to read and sign, which says that the company is not responsible for any damages if the client refused the packing service. 
3. The client read and sign the waiver. By signing a waiver means a client comprehends what was signed. If the waiver's context is important enough to write it down, the client must read it. The ignorance of what was written doesn't release the client from responsibility. 
4. We ask all of our clients to sign a liability waiver if they choose not to have their items wrapped with blankets. The reasoning for this is quite simple: if furniture items are not properly protected with padding, they are exposed to the environment and consequently are more susceptible to damage. Thus, for clients who choose not to have their furniture packed and padded with blankets to protect against damage, we ask that they sign a liability waiver to protect the company against damaged furniture claims. The additional costs associated with having your furniture padded are the extra time it will take to wrap the furniture with the blankets. The waiver is there to give our clients the option of having their furniture wrapped or not wrapped. We don't believe that this constitutes coercion.

Once again, please accept our apologies.
Yours truly,
Hercules Moving Company.

Chip
Chip
0 reviews Mississauga, ON
10/10

Condo Move

Needed to schedule a last minute move for my mother from her condo to a care home - two days notice - Hercules was easy to book - was on time - worked with the care home to follow all Covid requirements. Took great care of my mother's belongings and took the time to ensure everything was where it should be. One of the best moving experiences I have had

Approximate cost of services:
$700.00
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Company Response

Hello Chip,
It makes us very happy that you took the time to write this review! We are glad we were able to help with the last-minute move for your mother. Our Hercules movers work hard to ensure our clients get the best moving service possible. Thank you for your kind words, and we hope to see you soon.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Moving

Returning customer, always use these guys ... crews are always ready to work, great attitude, very efficient.

You want a no stress move go with these guys.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,500.00
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Company Response

Hello,
We are pleased to see a returning client. We take pride in providing outstanding service to our clients, and we are glad when our clients appreciate it. We hope to see you again!

Private User
Private User
1 review Mississauga, ON
10/10

Move from Guelph to Mississauga

Had to move a few heavy items from a condo in Guelph to a home in Mississauga. The two movers John and Mohammed were pleasant, hard workers, efficient and took great care of all my furnishings. They were on time, carefully wrapped items in blankets, shrink wrapping and effortlessly managed to carry heavy items without damaging any walls or furniture. I would not hesitate to use this company again in the future. It was a great experience overall.

Approximate cost of services:
$616.00
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Company Response

Hello,
We are happy that you took the time to leave this excellent 10-star review about your recent experience with the Hercules Moving company. We do our best to perform top-moving services to our clients, and we are glad our hard work paid off. We will make sure that John and Mohammed read your review. Thank you again, and we hope to see you soon.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Oakville, ON
0/10

Avoid them at all costs!!!!

Hercules movers required multiple extra days to finish my single day move. They demanded full payment and threatened me before completing the job.
They broke my cabinet and mistakes happen the moving team promised the company that it would be fixed immediately. However more than a year later they have not fixed it depsite about 30 emails. They ignored me for months and passed from one unhelpful staff person th the next.
The guys who did the move were nice guys. The office and administrators are dishonest and lack any integrity. Run as far away from them as you can.

Approximate cost of services:
$5,800.00
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Company Response

Dear client,
We are a professional moving company, and we always aim to provide only the highest quality moving services to all of our customers. We are sorry to hear about your negative experience with our company; we would like to clarify some things first.
1. Yes, you are correct; your job took longer than expected. When giving an estimate, we provided a rough estimate based on the item list provided. An estimate has no guarantee of how much your payment will be or how long it will take to complete the move.
2. We didn't demand the full payment. If you kindly refer to company's terms and conditions section 33 "Payments"; 1. Payments must be made in full and at least 1 hour prior to completion of the job for local moves and prior to the delivery (24 h before the delivery) for Long distance and International moves. You read and agreed to the terms and conditions before booking the move.
3. Yes, you're correct; our movers accidentally broke your cabinet. However, what movers have told you is outside of their expertise and job title, and it is not for them to decide on the value of the compensation client will receive.
4. You are correct; your claim took more than a year. Due to Covid-19, we have serious staff shortages, and we can't operate as usual.
5. It is unfair to call our staff dishonest when they operated within the set guidelines explained in emails. You have requested a full refund of the damaged cabinet without purchasing a full-coverage protection plan. For damages that are not covered by extended protection, are reimbursement based on the Canadian freight and transportation standards that are $0.60 per lb of the damaged item. This is not only our policy; it is a provincial standard for carriers across Canada.
6. Our claim department tried their best to resolve the issue by offering $350, which is more than you would get for $0.60/lb. However, they couldn't reach an agreement, and you refuse to accept the refund.

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this situation might have caused you. Please feel free to contact us if you'd like to discuss this issue further.

Yours truly,
Hercules Moving Company.

Private User
Private User
0 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Piano Move

Incredible service. Would recommend again and again. Piano was safely wrapped and moved carefully. Professional and nice staff. Please hire this company!

Approximate cost of services:
$500.00
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Company Response

Hello, we are very happy to read your recent experience with our piano team. We will make sure that the rest of the team reads your review. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation.

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More about Hercules Moving Company Inc

Hercules Moving Company Inc is a Toronto based moving company which provides high-quality household moving, commercial relocation, piano moving and storage services.
Hercules Moving Company Inc operates in the Greater Toronto Area and offers a full moving service, including packing and unpacking services.
In addition to packing services, Hercules also offers full disassembly, and reassembly of any furniture during any move. Whether you are moving locally or simply moving a piano, Hercules Moving Company will come fully insured and bonded.
The company stands out from other moving companies Toronto, ON with its unique wrapping and packing methods which reliably protect items during the move.
Hercules Moving Company Inc is also a long distance and cross Canada mover that provides moving services from as far West as Vancouver Island to as far East as St. John’s, Newfoundland .

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CATEGORIES
Moving & Storage
PRODUCTS
Moving Boxes, Mattress Bag, Tape with Dispenser, Shrink Wrap, Moving Blankets, Packing Peanuts, Bubble Wrap
SERVICES
Residential Moving, Piano Moving, Commercial Moves, Office Relocation, Long Distance Moving, Moving and Storage Service, Used Household and Office Goods Moving
STYLES
Upright Piano, Grand Upright Piano, Full Upright Piano, Apartment Sized Upright, Apartment Sized Piano, Studio Upright, Studio Upright Piano, Spinet Piano, Console Piano, Grand Piano, Baby Grand Piano, Concert Grand Piano, Vertical Piano, Petite Grand, Petite Grand Piano, Living Room Grand Piano, Parlor Grand Piano, Ball Grand Piano, Semi-Concert Grand Piano, Concert Grand Piano
WEBSITE
https://herculesmoving.ca
YEAR ESTABLISHED
2003
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
16
PAYMENT METHOD
Cash, Interac Email Transfer, Visa, AMEX, MasterCard, Bitcoin
MEMBERSHIPS
Homestars.com, Houzz.com
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
DIPLOMAS
CAM Certified, Move for Hunger Certified, HomeStars Best of 2016 , 2017, 2018
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
PROJECT MINIMUM
3 Hours
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
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