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They did an amazing job helping me to move my flat and move it to the house. They are hardworking and finished the job in now time working tirelessly to finish all the mo ... Read More They did an amazing job helping me to move my flat and move it to the house. They are hardworking and finished the job in now time working tirelessly to finish all the moving in the allocated time and I recommend anyone who wants a job well done to hire them.

Hurricane season move

We'd scheduled the move for late August. Then the tropical storm warnings started. I called in a panic, expecting to be told too bad. The coordinator said they'd been mon ... Read More We'd scheduled the move for late August. Then the tropical storm warnings started. I called in a panic, expecting to be told too bad. The coordinator said they'd been monitoring and had already shifted us to an earlier pickup window, no fee. The crew arrived two days sooner than planned, worked fast but careful, wrapped everything in extra plastic. The foreman sent me photos of the sealed truck before it left. The haul took eight days through variable weather. Dispatch updated me twice. Delivery landed on the original date. The crew had to navigate a flooded street near the new house — they parked around the corner and dollied everything. Nothing was wet. The price stayed the same. Relief doesn't cover it. I slept ten hours that first night.

Senior downsizing to a condo

I'm seventy-eight and my knees aren't what they were. Packing a three-bedroom house felt impossible. My son found VAM and handled the booking. The coordinator asked about ... Read More I'm seventy-eight and my knees aren't what they were. Packing a three-bedroom house felt impossible. My son found VAM and handled the booking. The coordinator asked about my mobility — they noted I'd need clear pathways and minimal stairs. Moving day: crew arrived, laid down floor protection, asked where to start. The lead mover kept checking on me — "you okay, ma'am?" — without being patronizing. They packed my sewing room with more care than I would have. Sent my son photos of the truck. Delivery to the condo took one day. They placed my recliner by the window, measured the bedroom to make sure the dresser would fit before unloading it. The price matched the quote. My knees are grateful. I'm watching the sunset from my recliner now.

Moving my grandmother's entire estate

My grandmother passed in January, and I inherited most of her things. Antiques, mostly — heavy, dark wood, full of memory. I called VAM on a recommendation from a cousi ... Read More My grandmother passed in January, and I inherited most of her things. Antiques, mostly — heavy, dark wood, full of memory. I called VAM on a recommendation from a cousin. The coordinator asked about the heirloom pieces separately and scheduled a specialist. Pickup crew spent two days at the house. They wrapped each dining chair individually. The foreman sent me photos of the china cabinet crated, the grandfather clock strapped upright. I stared at those pictures longer than I'd admit. The truck took six days. Delivery was methodical — they placed each piece where I pointed, adjusted the hutch three times until it looked right. The clock was reassembled and set. Final price was $200 over the estimate due to extra packing materials, but they explained it before starting. Fair. I sat in her chair that evening.

Post-flood recovery move

The flooding last September ruined half my belongings. I was in shock when I called — just needed to get the salvageable stuff out. The coordinator was kind. She didn't ... Read More The flooding last September ruined half my belongings. I was in shock when I called — just needed to get the salvageable stuff out. The coordinator was kind. She didn't try to upsell me on anything, just booked the earliest available slot. The crew arrived with a sense of urgency but also gentleness. They took photos of the damaged items for my insurance claim before touching anything. The foreman helped me separate what could be saved from what couldn't. They loaded the furniture that survived — my bed, a dresser, some kitchen items — and left the rest documented. Delivery to the temporary apartment took one day. They set up my bed and placed my dresser by the window. The price was the quote. I'm still rebuilding, but my essentials are safe.

Moving a home bakery business

I run a small baking business — commercial mixer, proofing cabinet, the works. Booking took three calls because I kept adding equipment. The coordinator was patient and ... Read More I run a small baking business — commercial mixer, proofing cabinet, the works. Booking took three calls because I kept adding equipment. The coordinator was patient and updated the quote each time. On pickup day, they sent a specialist who disconnected the gas line from my oven (licensed and certified). The crew wrapped the mixer in moving blankets and strapped it to a pallet. They sent me photos of each piece of equipment secured in the truck. Delivery to the new house took two days. They set up the mixer first and tested the outlet before plugging anything in. The gas was reconnected by their specialist. One sheet pan got bent — cosmetic — but they noted it. The bill matched the final quote. I shipped my first orders from the new kitchen on Saturday.

Empty nesters finally making the move

We talked about moving south for five years. When we finally committed, I had more anxiety about the logistics than the decision. Booking was easy — the rep asked smart ... Read More We talked about moving south for five years. When we finally committed, I had more anxiety about the logistics than the decision. Booking was easy — the rep asked smart questions about our timeline and suggested a mid-week pickup to save some money. The crew arrived Tuesday morning. They packed our bedroom set first, and I took a picture of the empty room. It felt more real than the closing papers. The foreman kept a running inventory and checked in with me every hour. Delivery came Thursday. They placed the hutch exactly where I'd imagined it — I'd drawn a terrible sketch, but they followed it. The couch fit through the door on the first try. The price was what we'd budgeted. My wife unpacked the kitchen while I hung pictures. It's starting to feel like home.

Moving into a historic home

The new house is a 1920s Mediterranean revival with doorways that seem designed for smaller people. I warned the booking agent, and she noted it on the file. The crew arr ... Read More The new house is a 1920s Mediterranean revival with doorways that seem designed for smaller people. I warned the booking agent, and she noted it on the file. The crew arrived and measured every opening before unloading a single box. They wrapped the doorframes in foam protectors I didn't ask for. My armoire had to be tilted at a forty-five degree angle and walked through sideways — the foreman sent me a picture of it halfway through the door, and I couldn't look. It made it. No scuffs on the woodwork, no damage to the piece. Delivery took most of the day because of the maneuvering. The crew never rushed. The bill matched the original quote. The armoire is standing in the dining room now, looking like it was always meant to be there.

Moving with a large aquarium

The fish tank is 75 gallons with a reef system I've built over five years. I almost sold it instead of moving it. The booking agent connected me with their specialty coor ... Read More The fish tank is 75 gallons with a reef system I've built over five years. I almost sold it instead of moving it. The booking agent connected me with their specialty coordinator, who explained the process: drain, pack livestock separately, transport with battery-powered pumps. I was skeptical but desperate. Moving day: the specialist arrived first, drained the tank, bagged the corals, placed the fish in a cooler. The regular crew handled the furniture. They sent me a photo of the tank strapped in its own section of the truck. Delivery was within 24 hours. They set up the tank first, filled it with pre-mixed saltwater they'd transported, and acclimated the livestock. Two fish looked stressed for a day, but everything survived. The bill was exactly the quote. My reef is stable. Unbelievable.

Military family's fifth move

We've moved with the military six times. This was the first time we hired outside the standard program, and I was anxious about it. The booking coordinator asked about my ... Read More We've moved with the military six times. This was the first time we hired outside the standard program, and I was anxious about it. The booking coordinator asked about my husband's medals and uniforms — she suggested a lockbox for transport, which they provided. Pickup crew was methodical. They inventoried every box, labeled every room, and sent me a photo of the medals case secured in the cab. The long haul took nine days. Communication was sparse but adequate — an update on day four, another on day seven. Delivery went smoothly. The uniforms were pressed and in their garment bags. The kids' bunk beds were reassembled. One lamp finial broke; they documented it immediately and filed the claim. The price held. My husband, who's skeptical of civilian movers, nodded and said "not bad."