Simple Moving Labor

SML got us professional movers who helped us pack and load a 26 ft long Penske trailer from two different locations. The gentlemen were prompt, fast, clean and courteous of our goods. They lay mats down on the floors as to not trample dirt in to the house. We were so pleasantly surprised at not only the service but the cost which was remarkable! We had our daughter arrange for helpers at our destination and they could not compare.. Motto use SML their labor is the best!

Service cost: $300

Referred through Penske, I hired two moving professionals from SML to help load the truck in CA.  They showed up half an hour early to get a sense of what needed to be done then took off for a quick lunch (which was helpful because I wasn't ready for them yet).  They got back at the pre-arranged time and got right to work.  They did a good job moving all the heavy stuff that I didn't want to touch, wrapped them up, and did well following my sometimes particular directions.  As it turned out, the two movers were able to keep me more than busy as I was loading the truck while they were bringing out all the furniture.  They were courteous, worked well together, and made some good suggestions.  I had them for 3 hours and I kept them busy the whole time.  I feel like it was certainly worth it, and my back agrees!

Service cost: $450

I used the professional movers and they were fast, efficient, professional in attitude and packed the truck like experts. My only complaint was that one end table was broken in the move, but it was repaired. They did all their work in well under the amount of time I had paid for which gave me plenty of time to do what I needed to. I appreciated the level of engagement and service provided since these men were working in the rain and cold and required no additional support or service. I hurt my back earlier when I was loading the truck and these two gentlemen took over to make the experience easy for me.

Service cost: $600

Overall, I was very pleased with SML.  The pickup was in Indiana and the loaders were very professional and helpful with packing.  No problems with reference to damages.  Loaders were on time and I was charged the agreed upon price (no hidden charges).  The unloading was in North Carolina the next day.  Again, overall, I was pleased.  One mover tried moving too much at one time and resulted in some broken glassware.  Again, on time and charged what I had agreed to.  I would use SML again if the situation arose.

Service cost: $653

We had ProMovers load a 16 ft. truck. They were knowledgable, hardworking and polite.  Easy to communicate with.  They were very careful with our "stuff" They loaded in three hours which was the minimum period. We had workers unload the truck.  Again the workers were hardworking, polite and careful with our things.  They unloaded in the two-hour minimum. Our interactions to contract with SML were very easy.  SML representatives were very knowledgeable and courteous. On both ends of the move, a SML rep called soon after the movers arrived to assure that everything was going well. The alliance with Penske was a very convenient and less-expensive benefit. I will highly recommend SML to any of my friends who need this service.

Service cost: $680

This company is terrible. I used them for packing and unpacking 16’ truck. Got phone number trough Penske truck rental. They should arrive between 9 am and 10 am, showed up FOUR hours late, that ruined my whole day and plans I had for evening. I ordered movers helpers but because of late arrival I was promised to get professional movers. WHAT A JOKE!! They were just young guys with no idea of properly moving.  After loading truck and driving short distance (7 miles) I found everything being upside down.  They used my on wheels coffee table to move heavy boxes, and then damp them in the new place without total consideration for content or orientation (boxes where clearly marked). So far (and I’m still unpacking) I have furniture full of scratches, my clothes were thrown out of drawers and hastily put in (they all had to be washed), had to throw out some broken dishes and glass. I’m dreading to unpack more boxes with glass and art work for fear what to expect. I my moving several times (some of across the country) I never lost a single item, but then I packed trucks myself. Next time will do it again ALL by myself, that will guarantee that I won’t lose anything. I WILL NEVER AGAIN USE THIS COMPANY. DO YOURSELF A BIG FAVOR, DON’T EVEN THING ABOUT THIS COMPANY unless you don’t care about thinks you have.   .

Service cost: $360

I received moving helpers that did the job.  Nothing outstanding, not the fastest, but helped load and unload items I could not do myself and was one of the very few moving help options in my area. The helpers actually arrived before the scheduled time (they were waiting then I pulled up with my truck rental).  The helpers were not much to look at but the two were able to lift and move everything that was needed and fit it snugly into the truck.  The only casualty was the contents of a drawer that was my fault.  They were not the fastest movers, taking multiple short breaks while I continuously loaded and unloaded (I have a hard time sitting around).  So, they may have taken a little longer than needed.  They were nice to talk to and asked were things should go if it was not obvious. Not as good as other movers I have used before, but they were not in the area I currently live. Only complaint is the lack of a final invoice for what I would actually be charged with the additional time needed.

Service cost: $300

I rented a U-Haul and hired SML forthe loading and unloading.  The loading was particularly difficult as it was a two-story house on the loading end with a couple of difficult twists at the bottom of the stairs, then a 12' climb up a driveway to a truck parked on a steep incline. The movers handled it beautifully.  It tooklonger than I expected, but I was unprepared for the extensive wrapping of the furniture to protect it.  They knew what were doing doing, and their main man, Napolean, was a master atlogistically placing the furniture for saving space and for protection. The unloading side went extremely fast.  I would certainly recommend these guys to anyone.

Service cost: $1500