Incredible experience working with Christ Movers LLC. I've moved nearly 20 times in my life, so…read morefar, and this was one of the absolute best experiences I've had working with a moving company, and this one was not even for myself.
A close friend was hospitalized in the middle of a self-move, and we needed to find movers FAST to help. I was referred to Dez and Christ Movers from a maintenance man at my friend's old building.
I was nervous about hiring last-minute movers without having a chance to do my research. Sometimes things go very badly when you are desperate, but wow, if ever there was a time to feel blessed, it was now.
I called, and while I did not get an answer, (they were wrapping up a job) I took a chance and sent a text to the office phone, and they responded back! They thankfully had same-day availability. What a huge relief after a really tough week.
They do require a $50 deposit to secure the job, and yes, it was a risk to pay it without speaking on the phone first. Even though the correspondence was over text, I willingly paid it because it was a small ask for the situation we were in. When I tell you I needed someone fast, I mean like immediately. My friend had exceeded his move-out date and was stuck in the hospital unable to do anything.
I sent the Zelle. Dez and Tonya, the co-owners kept in touch with me about arrival time and their two guys were able to show up within about 1.5 hours. Obviously this won't be everyone's experience, because I'm sure they will only get busier as word gets out about their amazing work. Truly lucky that they could fit us in.
They handled my friend's belongings with care and patience. The team communicated well along the entire move. They are mindful of visualizing space in order to get the logistics right for how to load and unload the truck, and how to get everything in the right order going on and coming back off of the truck. They used moving pads and blankets to take care of my friend's heavy wood furniture. It was a long walk down a hallway to the freight elevator and the move took a couple of hours longer than originally quoted. The price was very fair in the beginning and in the end.
I got a quote, and in case moving is not something that you do often, just always be prepared for the quoted amount to change. This is the norm because unforeseen things happen. The original quote was for 4 hours and two men, but my friend had a lot of items and a much longer distance to the truck than they were able to see over text. I was just so appreciative of everything.
A 4-hour, 2-man job ended up being a 6-hour 3-man job, but Dez adjusted the price in a very fair and reasonable manner. In the end, the final price was well-within what we were bracing ourselves for, all circumstances considered!
Everyone was very kind and extremely professional. Dez has a really great energy about him and an amazing story of overcoming a lot. While I won't be moving homes myself anytime soon, I do look forward to hiring Dez for his other businesses in other home and renovation services! When you meet someone, shake their hand, and just know they're trustworthy, and then they come through, that is how good business is really done. Dez and Tonya are a truly great business pairing, and I would recommend Christ Movers with confidence every time.
Also, while this was an in-town move, they also have the capacity to do out-of-state moves! So when I am able to leave Charleston behind someday, I know exactly who I will be calling.