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$ 2823
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$ 1279
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Marjorie Palmer
Dec 15, 2022
Local move within Ontario

Worse mover ever.

On Oct 29th Essential Movers from Aylmer Ontario arrived to carry out my move from Pt Elgin to St Catharines.. I have conversed with Amy regarding the move and stated to her that my furniture was solid oak and made by the Amish and was quite heavy and had to be moved from a rec room. Movers arrived a 10:15 and checked over items to be moved They went back out to their truck and at 11;55 I had to go out and wake them up. They said they needed a short nap. Never heard of such a thing. They proceeded to move my belongings but could not move the couch. They obviously were not strong enough. Eventually they took it all apart At 3:30 they completed the move and informed me that they would be doing the drop off that night which meant that I had to leave and drive 4 hours to St Catharines. FYI I am 80 years of age. The arrived at 9:00 to unload. My couch was in pieces and several pieces of it were broken. They dumped it in the living room and left. I have tried on several occasions as has my son to reach someone at Essential without any luck what so ever. I now have a couch that is laying in pieces in my spare room and cannot reach anyone at Essential to discuss this matter. Amy was very accommodating and easy to work with prior to the move. Once there is a problem she becomes invisible

I would not recommend under any circumstances that you use this moving company. They are totally unreliable and do not follow up on their policy of dealing with any problems. If you value your belongings do not put them in their care.

Marjorie Palmer

Move size: 1 Bedroom Home Service cost: $230972

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Stephen Dunbar
May 07, 2023
Long-distance move from New Brunswick to Alberta

Long-distance move from NB to Alberta

I'm writing this review which I don't normally do to hopefully deter anyone looking to have their items moved by this company. First off, they were 10 days later than they said in picking our items up which on its own was the least of the problems to follow. They said we could expect delivery within 10-20 days it ended up being 41 days. They also said in writing there would be no truck transfers or warehousing which both took place mixing our load with others and repacking our items with little care taken and resulting in a lot of damaged to items apon arrival to a different truck and trailer. They also didn't tell us until later they require "THEIR MONEY UP FRONT BEFORE OPENING THE TRAILER" which had I known I wouldn't have agreed to especially after I got a bad feeling about these guys. We paid to have people to load and unload but at both locations we had to help as only 1 person showed up. Once the truck arrived and we seen first hand the damage we then also learned that items had gone missing apparently removed at either the warehouse or a drop point before they got to our house. I can't stress enough DO NOT HIRE THIS COMPANY, very unprofessional with colored stickers placed on items to identify the owners by others instead of bar codes or otherwise. The only way this company is 5 star is because they have likely removed bad reviews. I paid 11,138.00 for a two home move. Finally the driver and load manager both apologized but both said others were responsible and no one has taken responsibility as of yet for all these blunders. I hope this helps you hire someone else. Best of luck.

Move size: 4+ Bedroom Home Service cost: $11138

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David Steele
Jul 17, 2023
Long-distance move from Penticton, BC to Lunenburg, NS

Poor service, broken and missing items

I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY, Moved from BC to Nova Scotia. 2 weeks later than promised. The company website claims the items are insured and tracked. Never could Amy tell me exactly where our things were. Items transfered at least twice and reloaded with no protection (blankets) between items. Damage to antiques, and several items missing. Also someone elses items were damaged and left in the truck and thought to be ours. Have not recieved a return call or email dispite many attempts since we paid in full on June 01, 2023. The company was dissolved as of March 25, 2023 and the sole director Burzak Ozgan was previously charged with fraud. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY!

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $8700

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Jane Doe
Sep 02, 2023
Long-distance move from New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island

DO NOT GO WITH THIS COMPANY

DO NOT go with this company. When I first booked I was given a reasonable quote and was assured over the phone that that was the quote. I also told Amy what my heaviest furniture was and she told me that my quote might be even less since I was also planning to downscale my furniture. I was also assured that they could provide wrapping to safely wrap my furniture.

I had to contact Amy multiple times up until my move in order to get a proper contract written up as it was constantly missing the pickup/delivery date and time. I had told Amy my fears as I’m a young single student and it’s the first time I’ve ever gotten movers. She assured me that everything would work out fine.

The day of the move the mover was late and when he arrived it was a young gentlemen who was not experienced (he was doing it as a side job) alongside a young female (she was also not a mover). The female was not able to help with any of the heavy furniture and the gentlemen also ended up scratching both my door and my furniture. I also had to help them move some of my furniture since I had a heavy pull out, that I had told Amy in advance about when I first booked. I also had a tv and bed that needed wrapping, but they came with no such thing. Thus my furniture was left bare with no security and I had to take items with me personally that I was scared would be damaged on the way.

The day before the move I was not contacted with the final invoice, nor the time of the delivery. I had to reach out to Amy over text to get the delivery information. And I was told between 3-4pm.

On the day of the delivery I was sent the final invoice and it was OVER DOUBLE of what I was quoted, I was also sent the quote at 6pm the day of delivery. The movers had also not shown up yet, despite it being hours after Amy had told me. The gentleman was also went to the completely wrong location, which was 50mins from where I’m located. When I tried to reason with Cassandra the accountant I was told there was nothing they could do and that I could wait to get my furniture Tuesday and figure it out with Amy then… my move in day was Saturday. They told me that they can’t change anything on the invoice and that I was to pay it or they weren’t going to deliver, even though they did not hold up their end of the contract.

So I repeat DO NOT GO WITH THIS COMPANY!! I think they are a SCAM and a FRAUD. I have no faith in moving companies anymore.

Move size: 1 Bedroom Home Service cost: $3153

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Hailey Murray
Jan 26, 2021
Local move from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON

Amazing!!!!!

Good things about this company! So glad I decided to book with these guys. They really care about your move and want to make sure you're getting the best service and price. Movers were very professional and super hard working. I've already recommended this company to my family.

Move size: 3 Bedroom Home Service cost: $2400

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Jessica Dane
Feb 12, 2021
Long-distance move from Montreal, QC to Mississauga, ON

Great Company

Thank you to Essential Movers! I am so happy with the way my move went. The price was within budget, the movers were really nice and did a good job and nothing was damaged. I will use them again for my next move.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $2300

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Briana Da Silva
Mar 15, 2021
Long-distance move from Montreal, QC to Moncton, NB

Happy with the service

We just had done our move by Essential movers. We are very happy with the service. Thanks to Amy and crew. I will recommend Essential movers.

Move size: 1 Bedroom Home Service cost: $1800

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Jessica Nb
Oct 12, 2021
Long-distance move from Saint John, NB to Sarnia, ON

Moving company review

What a great experience we had with this moving company.

It was easy WAY easier then doing it ourselves.

Thank you so much for setting us up on our new adventure.

Move size: 4 Bedroom Home Service cost: $3000

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Nicholas Warren
Dec 27, 2021
Long-distance move from Sydney, NS to Barrie, ON

Super nice

The Essential Movers whole moving crew were quick, available, and professionals when it comes to handling your treasures. Their rates are fair and highly competitive with others we shopped at. Look no further. They were great.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $4620

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Cecilia Pados
Dec 23, 2021
Local move within Ontario

A move made easy

Moving is stressful but Essential movers took the pain out of it. They were fast and efficient, loaded an incredible amount of boxed and furniture in the truck. Furniture was taken a part and reassembled in no time.

They friendly and pleasant and made us feel at ease!

We highly recommend this company!!

Move size: 4 Bedroom Home Service cost: $1900

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Douglas Francisco
Dec 26, 2021
Long-distance move from Montreal, QC to Greater Sudbury, ON

Trusty movers

The movers arrived exactly on time as promised, they moved really, really fast, and they got me into my new place within four hours. I did a ton of up-front work to make sure I was packed and organized, the movers packed all my breakables, and everything worked flawlessly. They are far better than the other moving companies!

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $4890

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Adrian Carter
Dec 26, 2021
Long-distance move from Oakville, ON to New Glasgow, NS

Great experience

Movers were terrific arrived on time and did a professional job. On the unloading they could not get the moving van on my street. They unloaded everything onto a U-haul van and made 2 trips. Pleasant and polite. They go the extra step to make you happy.

Adrian Carter

Move size: 3 Bedroom Home Service cost: $5127

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Chandler Miller
Dec 05, 2021
Local move from Saint Thomas, ON to Atikokan, ON

Really appreciated!

They were on-time, professional, efficient, and friendly. They made our move a breeze, and got rid of the moving head ache for us. I really really appreciated their services and I would recommend them to anyone. The guys did a great job moving all of our furniture and boxes from a 2 bedroom home to a bungalow. Highly recommend this company!

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $3560

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Gracie Clements
Jan 07, 2022
Long-distance move from Quebec to Nova Scotia

Wonderful and awesome to work with us!

Wonderful experience very organized, efficient, and proficient movers. My move was very smooth and stress-free. I will recommend this company to everyone I know! We found them to be the best we have ever used from booking to pick up the day of the move.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $2770

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Robert Mchando
Jan 09, 2022
Long-distance move from Ontario to Nova Scotia

Much careful and responsive with my stuff

From the moment I got on the phone with this company to the guys showing up, helping pack my stuff, and moving me out of my place quickly, they were absolutely amazing! I am very satisfied and would use them again.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $4550

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Jessica Sarah
Jan 09, 2022
Long-distance move from Montreal, QC to London, ON

Perfect job!!

No issues at all, super quick.hard working and pleasant. They made sure to wrap all our furniture too which added extra protection .Looking forward to working with them again. I would recommend Essential Movers with friends and relatives.

Move size: 1 Bedroom Home Service cost: $2600

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Zachary Gabriel
Jan 10, 2022
Long-distance move from Nova Scotia to Ontario

They were on time

Sam and his crew were amazing! On time, professional, friendly, and made sure we were completely satisfied with where everything was located. We had a couple really big and unwieldy items and a tricky stairwell, and they got everything where it needed to go, without a scratch. Top notch!

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $4600

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Jones Warren
Dec 21, 2021
Long-distance move from Montreal, QC to Halifax, NS

Much impressed!

These guys were great. Loved these guys. They really took their care and time into helping me move. Everything got to my new home safe and sound and loved working with these guys. Would use them again!

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $2980

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Scarlett Grimes
Jan 18, 2022
Long-distance move from Montreal, QC to Halifax, NS

I would use them again

Needed to move house as new tenants moving in and these guys were lovely 1st class service. They were quiet, polite and very careful and efficient. Thank you. I will be recommending them to everyone I know.

Move size: 3 Bedroom Home Service cost: $4900

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Ariana Valerie
Jan 14, 2022
Long-distance move from Halifax, NS to London, ON

Can't recommend them highly enough

Great overall service from ease of booking to delivery. Very happy how the driver secured my bike to the interior of the van to prevent any damage. Always been happy with the service from Essential Movers. I have another impending move and will definitely use Essential Movers again and can’t recommend them highly enough.

Move size: 3 Bedroom Home Service cost: $5600

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William Ashton
Feb 17, 2022
Local move from Toronto, ON to London, ON

Much better than others!

Excellent team who arrived on time and worked hard and were very polite. Quick, very reasonably priced and very efficient. Would use again and recommend to all. Thank you so much! I will definitely use this service again!

Move size: Studio Service cost: $800

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William Barnett
Mar 11, 2022
Long-distance move from Chilliwack, BC to Sydney, NS

Use them again

They were on time, professional, did their job and moved my items with no problem. Arrived at the storage unit, and I couldn’t get in the gate. The guys didn’t fuss about it and had no problem waiting with me. Good!

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $2500

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Jennifer Hurst
Feb 22, 2022
Long-distance move from Cornwall, ON to Sydney, NS

No complaints!

Moving is very stressful from always. But Essential Movers moved everything very carefully and efficiently, wrapping furniture, etc., in blankets and plastic wrap. Their move was extraordinarily smooth. Their work worth every single penny. We had an excellent experience with them. I highly recommend these movers!

Move size: Studio Service cost: $1300

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Jessica Joyner
Mar 06, 2022
Local move from Montreal, QC to Havre-Saint-Pierre, QC

Superlative!

I was 2nd time using Essential Movers and Excellent Experience it was both the time. They are very careful with your items and all upholstered and wooden furniture pieces are either wrapped in blankets or shrink-wrapped. Would definitely recommend them.

Move size: Studio Service cost: $850

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Francesca Humphries
Mar 08, 2022
Local move from London, ON to Toronto, ON

Thank you so much guys, you are wonderful

Had a great moving experience with them. The scheduling process was very simple. They showed up exactly on schedule. Everything was packed as we wanted, and we had no damage to anything. The rates were very competitive.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $990

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