My mom recommended Jay Movers as I moved from Chicago to the Suburbs. I was first connected to BK, the office manager, and he was insightful and super helpful when discussing my move. The days leading up to my move he called and made sure that we were confirmed for the day and ready for our big move. On the day of, Jorge, Marcelino, and Armando. From start to finish they had an amazing attitude, was super friendly, and made our move seemless. They were super careful with all of our things and even helped us move things that werent allowed. I attached a picture that I showed my wife when they moved from our building and was impressed that I had to take a picture. Super nice and really great customer service. Would use again and will use again when I move. read more

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New teams. After 3rd experience with Jays. [[HIGHLIGHT]]New crews are terrible and so was J when I called to complain.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They are the worst![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Had to call the office, crew refused to use blankets because they were not ordered. Ransacked the house moving. Threw crap in boxes sloppily. My last move with Js. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Would give a negative review if possible.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This company is horrendous.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Broke my expensive TV, lied about it, and then wouldn't reply to ANY attempts to resolve the solution. They are completely unprofessional and they are liars. I had to come completely out of pocket to pay for a TV that they broke. This is not a Better Business Bureau company, avoid at all costs. read more

From start to finish my experience with Jay Movers was absolutely wonderful. The office manager B.K. was helpful getting things scheduled and providing an estimate. I moved from a garden unit to a second floor apartment within Lakeview and everything went smoothly. I have some very heavy furniture (large dressers, sleeper sofa) and they handled it with ease. The team moved quickly and everything I own was very safely transported. I've never had a move without something getting dinged or damaged but with Jay Movers everything was perfect! They even had to move in the rain and all the furniture was well protected from water. Thank you again to Emanuel & team, I'll be recommending them to everyone moving in Chicago! read more

I used Jay Movers for a move from an elevator building in Wicker Park to a four story walk-up in Logan Square. The crew was unbelievable. They finished in under the estimated amount of time, were efficient and remained calm (and kept me calm) when the elevator was having difficulties. From working with BK on the phone to the crew themselves (Emmanuel, Jayme, Rafa and Santeago) - I could not recommend them more. By far the best moving experience I have had after living almost a decade in the city. Will be using again! read more

Definitely recommend! The movers clearly knew what they were doing, managing to handle everything with care while still working at lightning speed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I had never hired movers before and was nervous about the overall process, but everyone I spoke to was incredibly friendly and helpful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] ​ read more

Jay movers are wonderful. Their team was so nice, cautious, all while being extremely efficient. They had a system and packed all my items with care. I was moving out of the city so my items had a long way to travel in a rattling UHaul and not a single item of mine was damaged because of the way they strategically packed everything. [[HIGHLIGHT]]BK was also wonderful helping me over the phone to figure out the best moving option[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

This is the second time I've used Jay movers - the first time was a Chicago move and they were so efficient and helpful- they moved everything from 2 different apartments into a 3rd floor apartment - these men are STRONG! The second time I moved to Naperville and they came all the way out to the suburbs to help me move Jose, Armando and Emmanuel moved me out of my 2 bedroom in 2.5 HOURS including travel from one apartment to the next! They were SO FAST and so kind! They also ensured my items were wrapped up and ready to go. They even placed my items/furniture in whatever room I wanted and in the specific spot I requested. Aside from the blissful moving experience itself, BK Lewis is so kind, helpful, and thorough with scheduling. Overall 15/10 experience working with Jay Movers. They are the best! read more

Jay Movers - Movers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wow what fantastic services. The 4 man moving crew was fast, efficient and courteous. The team did an excellent job and they care about your needs and make sure you have excellent quality services. Moving is stressful enough and with Jay Movers I didn't worry or stress out about anything on moving day. They are priced right and fair. I would highly recommend Jay Movers for your moving needs. read more

He did a good job! He cut the lawn, pulled weeds and trimmed. Everything was cleaned up well and removed.

Moved from the Chicagoland to a city south about 2.5hr. Called for an estimate and [[HIGHLIGHT]]BK Lewis was amazing to work with. His quote was spot on and answered all my questions very professionally.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] On moving day, the crew came on time and went to WORK. The entire move + drive was about 4 hours, meaning it took them 1.5hr to pack and move everything on and off the truck. Jose, the foreman, and his crew were BEASTS and were very accommodating to where everything was needed to go. Thank you for making this long distance move a breeze! I would recommend Jay Movers to anyone need a fast and reliable moving service! read more

These guys were great! Had them move an upright piano up one level. Easy to schedule, on time, efficient and 100% professional. Piano looks awesome in it new location. Highly recommend! read more

Jay Movers - Movers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Jay Movers did a move for me from the city into the suburbs and they were fantastic. I was referred by a friend and I'm glad I trusted their recommendation! The movers were professional, punctual, and speedy (I wish the unpacking was as easy as my moving day!). BK in particular was amazing to work with- he talked me through my options in detail and make sure I understood exactly what was included in my quote and what I could expect with the move itself. I HIGHLY recommend you ask for him by name when you reach out- he's extremely helpful, honest, and knowledgeable. I will use Jay Movers again for my next move, and it's all because of BK! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]If you want to be talked to like a 3-year-old, use this company. If you want crappy communication, use this company.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I utilized Jay Movers in July 2024. The guys showed up on time and went right to work. Let me be clear, we had ZERO complaints about the team that moved our stuff. They were pretty great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My issue was with the admin guy, BK, that we dealt with prior to and after the move.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When we were quoted for our move, there was a 2.5-hour charge listed for travel. When I questioned it, it was explained to me that the charge was for the guys getting to and back during the move. Since it would roughly take them this time to get from our starting point to the destination, I ASSUMED that this was the travel charge. (Let me also add that I had to call them a few days before the move to confirm the moving day and start time.) At the end of the move, when we went to clear the bill, I saw that there was billing for the packing/unpacking time as well as the drive time to the new house AND the 2.5 travel charge, ~$450.00. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The lead guy on the moving team called BK. While I am sure BK deals with this same question from many of their customers, I do not move every year and can admit that I am unfamiliar with standard billing policies for Chicago moving companies. This apparently encouraged him to talk to me as if I were a toddler[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. "I clearly explained this to you when we talked the first time..." and my response was, "Apparently it was not clear if I am questioning it now. I am not a stupid person," [this comment came because of the tone he was talking to me in], "and I obviously did not realize that we would have an additional travel charge. I assumed the 2.5 hours was for their travel time to the house." [[HIGHLIGHT]]He continued with the condescending tone for several minutes and I finally had to tell him that we didn't have to keep recapping it, I would be paying the bill.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] In addition to this, they moved our baby grand piano. I have had my pianos moved several times over my lifetime and they have never taken the top off--but in this move they did. When they went to set the piano back up, some of the keys were stuck (also something that has never happened in a move). The moving team could not get all the keys unstuck so, again, they called BK who told me that he would call Jay (the owner) because moving pianos was "his specialty" and could tell us what to do. Yet, when I called Jay, he acted as if he did not know what 'piano keys' were. He had NO idea what I was talking about. So, I called BK back who laughed and said he would call Jay again and explain it to him. (So much for moving Pianos being the owner's specialty). In the meantime, the moving team left telling me that the company would send someone out to fix it--their assessment was that the inside of the piano shifted when they moved it--they had seen it several times before. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A short while later, I called Jay back again and he said that would have to call someone who knew more about this issue and he would call me back. Needless to say, they never called back. They never addressed the issue[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [Upon my own research I have found out that the piano tuner will be able to fix this but at this point, it is the principle that the moving company had ZERO intention on discussing this.] [[HIGHLIGHT]]So, really, if it were possible to just deal with the moving team, it would be great--But the customer service portion from the admin team just is not worth it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I paid too much money for the move to be treated like this. read more

I don't write Yelp reviews, but this poor customer service must be shared. Save yourself the stress. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL. Note I used Jay mover for 4 previous moves and the lack of customer service, and l this terrible experience was so disappointing that I will NEVER use them again and will be sure to tell everyone how poor their service is. BROUGHT A TRUCK THAT WAS TOO SMALL AND REFUSED TO GET A BIGGER ONE -They arrived with a truck that was too small for the amount of items in our apartment. One driver, the most senior, suggested going back to get a larger truck. The other two movers refused saying "they worked a 50 hour week, and wanted a short day". All of the items did not fit and I have a small vans worth of items left in my old apartment. WENT TO THE WRONG ADDRESS - the driver didn't want to used his GPS and despite having the correct information went to the wrong apartment for the final stop. BROKE A $200 LAMP and MIRROR - was told two different stories about how it happened. DIDNT WANT TO REASSEMBLE ITEMS THEY TOOK APART - we were asked several times if we were "good" regarding reassembling our dining room table and bed which they took apart at our old apartment. SHOWED UP WITHOUT ADEQUATE TOOLS- How??? They didn't have a range of tools to take apart my bed and table. As I mentioned I have used Jay for 4 other moved and have had the same table. Never once had a problem. TWO DRIVERS STOPPED WORKING THE LAST 30 MINUTES OF THE MOVE- leaving one man to put together the bed. The table was unfinished because the tools they borrowed from my husband were part of the items that were left behind at the old apartment. My husband had to put the table together once they left. The two drivers sat in the car and didn't help at all. GOT INTO AN ARGUMENT REGARDING TIP - one mover remained upstairs in the move during the last 30 minutes. We gave him 20% for gratuity and told him to split it in whatever way they saw fit. We needed to get more cash to pay our balance (which was 325 additional dollars on top of 411 dollars) and had them follow us. Upon getting to the ATM, the mover who stopped working jumped out of the truck and got in my husbands face asking why they didn't get a tip! The one guy lied and now we're we're roped into their drama in the middle of a Walgreens parking lot! Literally a nightmare!! OWNER LIES ABOUT CUSTOMERS COMING FIRST- on their website owner Jay says that customer service is their priority. LIES! As a very loyal customer when I shared all of the details of this unprofessional and stressful move, the least he could do was comp the service of getting our remaining items. He refused to do anything to accommodate our belongings but wanted us to book another crew for 260 more!!! Outrageous Save yourself the stress. I will never ever use them again. read more

Jay Movers - Movers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Jay Movers did an excellent job from initial contact to final delivery. We called on the same day and the team arrived on time as relayed. The team had a great attitude after having extra work land on them on a Friday afternoon. I'd highly recommend this company. read more

DO NOT HIRE THESE THIEVES!!! I hope my experience prevents someone else from hiring and going through this nightmare. Jay Movers (Luis S, Omar, and Jorge) went through my boxes and stole many personal items. After contacting the owner, Jay, he laughed saying I shouldn't have left valuables. I didn't know that the movers were going to open and dig through my belongings helping themselves. BK, the manager was also no help with getting my items returned so now I am taking legal action. Please save yourself this nightmare and headache and hire a more reputable company. read more

We used Jay Movers yesterday and they could not have done a better job. They were on-time, efficient, polite and affordable. BK was great to work with over the phone to set everything up. Jose Martinez, Ricardo and Emanuel were awesome and saved us so much time and back-breaking work. Could not recommend them more! read more

THEFT ALERT! This company supports and condones theft during your move. There are much better options available unless you want to risk theft of your belongings. Also, the customer service is terrible, look elsewhere. read more

I could not have asked for a better moving experience. Luis and crew were so efficient and great people as well. I highly recommend Jay Movers for anybody in the Chicagoland area. read more

I've moved quite a bit and have had varying moving experiences with several moving companies and I'm happy to say, if I have to ever move again, I won't hesitate to call Jay movers again. They were on time, courteous, professional and did not slack at all, they are well priced and do an awesome job. Also when you call, you feel lucky to chat with BK who makes the entire experience easy from start to finish. Highly recommend! read more

I HIGHLY recommend Jay Movers for MANY reasons! 1. BK The Office Manager - when I called to request an estimate I was shoping around for different movers. BK was extremely polite and professional. He answered all of my questions and gave me a list of questions I should be asking any other moving companies I was interested in. Instead, I decided to book with this company immediately due to BK's customer service. 2. Safety - Moving us into our home mid-pandemic, the team was very professional, they were on time and made sure to wear their protective face masks and maintain a safe distance. They were quick, careful and very kind. 3. Skill - We had to move a piano down a narrow flight of winding stairs. This is as awful as it sounds, but the crew did an amazing job without leaving a single scratch on the piano or the walls. 4. Speed - Im still amazed at how quickly they moved us. Our original estimate was for 5-7 hours and they completed the entire move (with two pickup stops) in 4.5 hours. BK called us back immediately the following week to issue a refund for the unused time. read more

Jay Movers - The awesome crew that moved my piano down a flight of narrow winding stairs without a scratch!! :D - Movers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

These guys were great. "BK" who works in the office was quick with a quote. The price was fair. And the movers worked their tails off. Super nice crew. We've used them twice each time with great results. read more

Simple, efficient, a relief! After comparison with another mover, we chose Jay for price and simplicity of estimate. The destination for the move was smaller and freshly painted so I was nervous about how well it would go. After explaining the three locations I wanted items to be put in (2nd floor, first floor and basement, the crew (Jose M, Oscar, Miguel, Sam) speedily got to work. They estimated 5+ hours but with our preparation ahead of time (disassembling furniture, wrapping in cellophane we already had, and rearranging boxes and furniture by destination location - I mentioned being nervous right?) we did the whole move in 3.5 hours. On-site at the destination, it was super straight forward: just a bit of supervision for some outlier items I wanted in special places. All said, very happy and relieved it's done so fast. Also I appreciated the call from BK in the office asking how the move went. Means a lot to have the personal touch. We witnessed this same crew move another household and did a stellar job (including a piano). Definitely will continue to recommend Jay. read more

These guys are the absolute best. Let me start by saying that last year when I moved I had an absolutely horrible experience. This time around, I was looking for a team of movers that would be reliable and efficient. Jay Movers did not disappoint! I moved from Avondale to the Loop a few weeks ago and they were amazing. I worked with BK over the phone to sort out the logistics a few weeks before my move. He was very courteous and seemed to be very reliable. He is a straight shooter. On move day, I was greeted on time by 4 movers (I only paid for 3) and they were led by José. Additionally, BK showed up just to say hi! The team was extremely efficient - moving me into my new place in 2.5 hours (the minimum time requirement). In fact, when we got to the new place we were a bit early and had to wait for my elevator time...they stopped my clock so I wasn't paying for idle time! The move was great and they even fixed my couch that I thought was previously broken by my last moving team. I would (and will) do my future moves with BK, Jose, and the rest of the Jay Movers team! read more

Jay Movers were the best! They helped us move from a 2nd floor apartment to a 3rd floor apartment and were SO. FAST!! They went under the quote they gave us and all of our items were carefully handled (nothing broke). They were so professional and easy to work with. Would absolutely use them again. read more

I used Jay Movers based on a friend's recommendation for a short local move for a 2br and couldn't be happier! The guys did great work and got it done in a speedy 3hrs. Everything was well taken care of, and a special kudos for them dealing with a very heavy and floppy california king mattress that is an absolute nightmare. I'll be using Jay Movers again in the future and recommend them highly. Prices were lower than others and it was a great experience. read more

Lost my artwork. Will not respond to calls or texts about the missing artwork from my move two months ago. They ignore me. They lost my giant piece of wall art, and they don't care and will not respond. read more

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So these guys are AMAZING! They were referred to me by a friend who spoke highly of their services, so I said oh let's see.. The little that was left to pack(ran out of boxes) they had ALL the supplies necessary for a move, packed it up with care, broke down my furnishings, uloaded everything, put everything back together put everything where and how I wanted it. I was absolutely thrilled with the service and care displayed that I would recommend them to anyone in need of movers. Courteous, caring, respectful of my family and property and very professional. GO JAY MOVERS. The office manager was SPECTACULAR TOO. Thanks KB read more

Ricardo and the team were AWESOME. The guy @ the office (sorry I don't remember your name! DK?) was great about keeping me in the loop as we got closer to the move, then called me day of to let me know that the guys were finishing the previous job EARLY and were going to be on their way soob. THEN I get a call from Ricardo saying they're on their way and he showed up exactly when he said he would, an hour before the quoted time which was FINE by me. The move was a little complicated because I was moving out of a place with my roommates and I was the only one leaving the apartment. They followed my directions exactly and only took the things that were mine (which was a feat). I also had a cargo van full of my other stuff that they moved as well. The job was done in less time than they quoted me and four hours earlier than they'd estimated and they were totally professional, efficient, and took care of all of my stuff. All for a really affordable price, and all during a global pandemic to boot!! THANK YOU to Jay Movers for the most seamless and stress free move I've ever had (and I've moved a LOT). I will be recommending them to everyone who asks. Stay safe out there guys. read more

Let's keep this short. -During a move within the same building, the crew left before everything was moved. -Approximately 25% of the items they did move weren't put in the requested location. -They left garbage in the hallway. -When speaking to the owner to discuss reimbursement, he was belligerent and insulting. -After a 20-minute conversation, he agreed to a partial refund. -The refund never came. Avoid. read more

UPDATE 4/21/19: used Jay Movers for another move and even more impressed than we were our first time using them! Making a reservation for the date and time was painless. Dealing with B.K. Made everything so easy! We were moving from a 2 bed apartment in downtown Evanston to the west suburbs, and we actually considering not getting movers due to other estimates we were given (upwards of $1500). BK provided us with two different quotes, due to minimum time/the long commute. 1. The quotes were HALF as much as what other companies were quoting us and 2. The crew did our move in exactly what we were quoted- this never happens! BK was patient with me as I had made a couple calls with questions leading up to our move, and even called the morning of to check in on things. Now for the crew- we were given a one hour window for their arrival, which is already awesome when you don't want to be waiting around all day. They showed up 10 minutes after 8, came in to check out the place, explained the paperwork quickly, and got straight to work. We had a 3 of amazingly hard working men! They worked SO FAST, so quickly, and really took initiative on everything. They did our entire move (including a long commute in under 4.5 hours. NOT A SINGLE THING WAS BROKEN OR DAMAGED! We absolutely love Jay Movers and cannot recommend them enough!!! Thank you Jay Movers and BK! Jay Movers made what could have been a stressful move the best experience ever! From the very beginning, B.K. Lewis was prompt and professional. He responded immediately to my initial email and followed up with a phone call with a detailed estimate. First of all, he quoted me at FAR LESS than any other company I inquired about prices. There were absolutely no hidden fees. Three men and a large truck showed up right on time and got straight to work. I was beyond impressed with how quickly they packed our things up, including breaking down furniture and wrapping for protection. Not a single item was broken or damaged at all! We moved from a 5th floor elevator building unit to a third floor walk up and these guys were absolutely amazing. They were wonderful to work with and I will definitely recommend them to anyone looking for movers in the future! read more

3 reasons I have to ignore their efficiency and leave a 1 star review: 1) They put a huge divot in the wall, knew it, pretended they didn't do it... and then gave me a hard time when I called management about it after the fact. The landlord repaired it and charged us for the damage. Jay disputed, I sent pictures as proof, and then they just ignored me. Offering to come fix it themselves later on was useless as the landlord had to turn the apartment around for the next tenant. 2) It was a reasonably quick moving job and I tipped each mover (3 total) $20. One of them told me that wasn't enough and they usually get 20% each. I felt guilty in the moment and had exactly $10 left, so I gave that as well as another $20 on the bill itself. I have a soft heart, but looking back it's ridiculous to tell someone to give you a bigger tip when the initial tip itself was more than fair (I had polled a bunch of friends to ask what they would give in similar circumstances and all agreed $20 a head was more than fair). 3) When I called in about the damage and the tipping shenanigans came up, they were quick to say they would take the money back from the movers... but refused to budge on refunding us for the damage to the wall. I told them not to touch the money from the movers since even though I disagreed with their tip solicitation, they worked their asses off for us. As I said in point 1, after an email with proof they just stopped responding. Anyway, I give them credit for being very efficient in moving apartments, but the experience left me with such a sour taste that I'll be looking at their competitors going forward. Oh well. read more

Jay Movers - Chunk of the wall they took out moving a treadmill. They pretended it didn't happen even though I know 100% the movers realized it. - Movers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is the 5th time my extended family has used Jay Movers over the last 10 years. I'm happy to say their quality and pricing has still matched what we remember! BK (the office manager) was so helpful in scheduling and offering advice about the move. The three guys who came to move my MIL were also so friendly and fast! Everything went smoothly, and we came in under the original estimate. Moving is always stressful, but Jay Movers makes it much better! read more

Starting with the rating because you my not want to read my entire review...it's 10! 5 isn't high enough. The booking was seamless. BK our consultant, communicated all of the details we needed for the move( price, policy and approximate arrive time). He was professional and extremely courteous. The movers were there at the top of the hour, within the time frame given to me. And the moving team ...oh they were spectacular! Shout out to Jose Martinez, team leader!!! He made sure everything was moved efficiently, with care and without a scratch. You must use Jay Movers if you need a headache free, anxiety free move by a company that doesn't play games, respects your time and most of all won't damage your property! read more

What a wonderful experience with Jay Movers!!! I was super nervous as this was my first time hiring movers, but what a relief it was to work with Jay movers. They were super transparent about the cost, they were happy to answer any questions I had, and when it came down to the move - the movers were so friendly, fast and efficient. All my items made it to my new home safely and boy were they quick. Special shout out to Armando and Marcelino (my two movers) they were freaking awesome. And the manager B.K. - he was so informative and kind about the whole move - awesome team that will make moving the easiest thing ever! read more

great experience from quote call to moving day! the movers were quick and professional, and customer service was great from the moving team to the manager, BK. it was a seamless process and we didn't have to stress about our move at all. everything was moved safely, quickly, and efficiently. the guys were very kind and professional. Amazing experience overall. will use again read more

Provided mattress bag for my king size bed, but they chose to roll my expensive mattress up and wrap it with plastic wrap that I had to pay for. Don't worry, though, they cut up my mattress bag and put all my custom framed art loosely inside with no protection. All the frames were scratched up heavily. I had tipped pretty big, so much so they called me to confirm the numbers. Upon getting to unpack my art, I saw the damage, called, and the owner, Jay, came by. He offered me 30 cents per pound money back. That's $30. Each frame job was between $150 and $250. He offered to use a marker to color in the damage, but I declined. They did enough damage. I understand damage happens during a move, but no one in their right mind would lay art on top of each other without protection between each piece. Totally unacceptable. read more

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We just used Jay Movers for the 2nd time and we could not have been happier (again). BK set up our move over the phone and he was very happy to answer all my questions and get us squared up for our early morning move. The team that showed up was one of the most efficient moving teams I've ever had or seen work. It was Jose M, Ricardo and Emanuel and they showed up right on time to our 2 BR apt. They quickly assessed the best way to get everything wrapped/padded and out into the truck. Once they got going it was like clockwork. That truck was loaded up and we were on the move before we knew it. Once we were at the new apartment, they were all continually checking with my wife and I to make sure things were going where they were supposed to and they had the whole thing done in about three hours on the dot - which is what we expected. One of the things I really appreciated was that they disassembled and reassembled our bed frame. That was one thing we didn't have time to do and they said not to worry - they had it. Moving is stressful but this crew made it a breeze. Thanks you! read more

I received a quote very quickly and it was significantly lower than the other quotes I received. This moving team was amazing! They took care of my things and quickly packed up and unpacked. I didn't have to pay a dollar over my quote! Thanks for making my moving experience less stressful! read more