Thoroughly impressed by logistics coordinated with Josh, and the move carried out by Johnny, Charlie, and Riley. At first I was skeptical because three movers came instead of the two quoted, but they HUSTLED and the work came in under quote. They knew what they were doing and got the job done efficiently.
Very helpful with the estimate and answering questions. Movers were fast and efficient, all our furniture was wrapped nicely and not a single thing was damaged. Highly recommend!
To start I want to preface by saying that when hiring a company called "Low Budget" you have to expect there are going to be a compromise or two... I understand that. However, this was a fail above and beyond just a few cut corners and compromises in quality. It was inept if not incompetent. We moved a two bedroom plus den condo into a larger town house. 100% of the personal items and effects were gone, not a item in a drawer or cupboard was left nor a single box. If we could move it, we moved it. It was only the furniture. I will say there were two big pieces, a king-sized bed and frame and a two-piece large office desk set. These things would require some disassembly to move. Luckily, WE had tools because they didn't have so much as a nail file between them. Nor did they have enough blankets... in fact the only thing they had in supply was tape. So be it. I provided the tools. THEN I understood why they didn't have them, they didn't know what they were doing. To move the desk would require removing the door to the office. A standard hollow core cheap interior door. They started unscrewing the hinges from the wall. NOT ONE of them knew that door hinges were held on with pins and could be driven out simply. I had to show them. One of these movers had been doing it for I think he claimed four+ years and it seems never once saw or had to remove a door. Amazing. In the end I could have endured those things, after all 'low budget' right? Maybe. The experienced guy was also anti moving dolly believing carrying things down long halls, to an elevator out a elevator lobby and into the truck was the way to go. On this I can speak with a little more authority having managed a high-rise condo for 15+ years and supervising hundreds of moves. Dollying things is the way to go. Carrying went very slow... as you can imagine. A few times I went down to see how they were doing at the 'truck'. They didn't know that from where I park I could sit in my car and watch them. Watch two of them goof off while one guy (a student I believe) busted his rear trying to do what he could by himself. I am not a terribly assertive guy but I did finally speak to them and the pace increased, but I should have watched closer. Things moved OUT of the condo at a much better pace, to stop and build up in the hallway until a Strata member had to say something. Ahh, the Strata. The condo gives you four hours for a move and this is not unusual. Where I used to work we also gave a four hour window, this was to allow two moves in a single 8 hour work day. We had to pay an extra fee as the four hour mark came and went. As that four hour point dwindled towards the horizon behind us the 'low' budget started to balloon. Between the five and six hour point the truck was loaded... but suffered a mechanical issue at the last moment. Another hour to resolve. Then they arrived at the destination. They were able to unload much faster, that's because we agreed to pay for extra movers to help since time was ticking by and ‘fast’ is a word that would never have been applied to our crew. Plus it was starting to get late in the day, a move that started at 9am was still going after 6pm but as afternoon dwindled into evening it finally was completed. Because it is 'low budget' the damage they did to items I have to swallow. A proper supply of blankets would have prevented that but... low budget. What was the budget? Well, they estimated $800-$1200 for the move. In the end it only cost $1800. Or 50% MORE than the high point of that estimate and a lot of that was the cost of that inept, inexpert, untrained and lackadaisical labor. THAT is the final summation of low budget moving. Inept, inexpert, untrained and lackadaisical.
We have used the services of Low Budget Moving 3 times now. Each time has been a great experience! Curtis is exceptional to deal with. I have had three different crews that moved us. Each being extremely careful and hard working. I would highly recommend Low Budget Moving to anyone looking for great service and a reasonable price.
This is the second time I've used Low Budget to move, and I wouldn't hesitate to do so again. Derek and Jon were careful, diligent and efficient and both have a good sense of humour about their work and that made moving day as enjoyable as possible. The quote was spot on and communication was on point. Owner/Operator Curtis is a solid businessman. Recommend.