FAQs

We provide local residential moving, long-distance moving, international relocation, commercial and office moving, corporate relocation, senior moving, professional packing, storage, and auto transport. Full-service and partial-service options are available for every move type.

We have been operating continuously since 1888. That is over 137 years under five generations of Hollander family ownership, making us one of the longest-running moving companies in the Chicago area.

Yes. We are a top-rated agent for United Van Lines, the largest household goods carrier in the United States. That affiliation gives us access to a nationwide logistics network for long-distance and interstate moves, with full shipment tracking and claims protection on every job.

Yes. Our professional packing crews use double-wall cartons, dish packs, wardrobe boxes, and custom crating built to the dimensions of your items. We offer full-home packing, partial packing for kitchens and breakables only, and custom crating for artwork, electronics, and oversized pieces.

We operate a secure, climate-controlled storage facility at our Elk Grove Village headquarters. Items are stored in sealed vaults, inventoried at intake, and monitored around the clock. We offer short-term storage for moves in transition and long-term storage for households or businesses that need ongoing space.

Call 847-750-4121 or fill out the quote form on this page. We offer both in-home and virtual surveys to assess the scope of your move and provide a written estimate before any work begins.

Yes. Every crew member is a trained, background-checked employee on our payroll. We do not use day labor or subcontractors. Our teams receive ongoing training in packing, loading, floor protection, and building-specific moving procedures.

As a United Van Lines agent, we offer Full Value Protection options on every move. This means your belongings are covered for repair, replacement, or cash settlement at current market value in the unlikely event of damage during transit.

We serve every neighborhood in the city and the surrounding suburbs. Some of the areas we cover most frequently include Logan Square, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, Bucktown, the Loop, Streeterville, Humboldt Park, and Arlington Heights. Our full list is available on our areas we serve page.