Reviews

Hired Carlson Brothers Movers to move my one-bedroom apartment after a recommendation from a coworker. The crew was prompt, polite, and finished in under three hours. Nothing broken, nothing lost. Exactly what you hope for.

Moved my small bakery equipment from an old storefront to a new location across town. The movers handled heavy mixers and glass display cases with real care. No downtime for my business — they worked around my schedule perfectly.

Solid experience overall. The team called 20 minutes before arrival, worked efficiently, and charged exactly what was quoted. One small scratch on a nightstand, but they offered a fair discount without any argument. Would book again.

Relocated from a third-floor walkup in a busy neighborhood. The crew didn't complain once about the stairs. They wrapped my sofa and mattress like pros and had everything downstairs and loaded in two trips. Incredible work ethic.

I was moving my parents out of their house of 30 years and needed patience above all else. Carlson Brothers Movers sent a crew that understood the assignment completely — gentle with the antique furniture, kind to my parents, and organized from start to finish.

The booking process was easy, the estimate was accurate, and the movers showed up right on time. They disassembled my bed and a large entertainment center quickly and reassembled both at the new place without me having to ask. Great attention to detail.

Used Carlson Brothers Movers for a commercial move. We had a lot of heavy filing cabinets and IT equipment. The crew was careful and wrapped everything well. Communication could have been a bit better on arrival time, but the actual move was smooth and damage-free.

Moved during an unexpected heat wave and the crew kept working hard even in the afternoon sun. They used extra padding on my leather furniture and made sure the truck was packed tight so nothing shifted. Very professional under tough conditions.

First time using professional movers instead of asking friends. Worth every penny. The crew loaded my entire two-bedroom apartment in under two hours, drove across Addison, and unloaded in another hour. No back pain, no favors owed. Just perfect.

I had a baby grand piano that needed to go from my mother's house to mine. Carlson Brothers Movers sent a specialized crew with the right dollies and straps. They navigated a narrow doorway and a tight turn without any issues. Piano plays perfectly in its new spot.

Moved my law office of seven employees. The crew labeled every box by which attorney it belonged to and set up workstations exactly where we needed them. We were billing clients again by the next morning. Flawless execution.

Good movers, fair price, no hidden fees. The only small complaint was they arrived about 45 minutes past the start window, but they called to let me know and still finished on time. I would recommend them to friends without hesitation.

We had to move on short notice after our landlord sold the building. Carlson Brothers Movers squeezed us in within 48 hours. The crew worked fast but careful — padded everything, shrink-wrapped the mattresses, and had us fully settled into our new rental by dinner time.

The team that showed up was friendly, strong, and clearly experienced. They moved a heavy cast-iron table saw and a workshop full of tools without any issues. Also handled our regular household items with equal care. Rare to find a crew that does both well.

I appreciated the pre-move walkthrough. The estimator caught a few large items I had forgotten to mention, so the quote was accurate from the start. On moving day, the crew followed the plan exactly. No surprises, no stress, just solid work.

Moved from a storage unit into a new apartment. The crew met me at the storage facility, loaded everything efficiently, and then drove to the apartment to unload. They even helped me decide where to place the larger furniture pieces. Above and beyond.

Overall a very good move. The crew was careful with my dining room table and china cabinet. The only reason for four stars is that they forgot to bring enough wardrobe boxes as promised, but they made it work with regular boxes and plastic wrap. Still recommend.

We were moving a relative into assisted living and needed extra sensitivity around the situation. Carlson Brothers Movers was wonderful — respectful of her belongings, patient with her questions, and efficient enough that the whole process was less emotional than we feared.

I run a small gym and needed to move treadmills, squat racks, and dumbbell sets. The crew brought heavy-duty moving straps and a ramp truck. Everything was relocated without damage to equipment or floors. Strong, smart, and professional.

The movers arrived in a clean truck, wore uniforms, and introduced themselves immediately. They asked which items were most fragile and gave those extra attention. My grandmother's china arrived without a single crack. That is the kind of care that matters.

Hired Carlson Brothers Movers for a cross-town move from a two-bedroom house. The crew finished ahead of schedule, charged the quoted hourly rate, and helped reconnect my washer and dryer at the new place without charging extra. That kind of small kindness makes all the difference.