One of the universal truths of adulting is that moving sucks.  There’s no way around that.

But you can definitely make it suck for the shortest amount of time by hiring NorthStar to help you out.

These guys have moved me twice:   Back in 2018, I moved from a Slightly Less Fancy DTLA apartment to an Unreasonably Fancy DTLA apartment, and one of the move in perks was up to $1,000 in moving expenses from NorthStar was covered.  I made my reservation a couple weeks in advance, and had an 8am-10am arrival window.  They actually arrived a little early, and the guys were diligent and extremely hard workers.  They disassembled my bed, moved everything, and reassembled my bed, and the whole thing was over by 9:30 a.m.  

Fast forward to 2020, and COVID-19 has rendered all Fancy Apartment Amenities meaningless, work from home has eliminated the need for a walkable commute, and I am yet again in need of movers (but with more stuff, because now I have a desk, a Peloton, and other such quarantine requirements).

I dug through my inbox, found the rockstars that moved me the last time, and reached out.  Again, they were able to schedule a reservation within a couple weeks (pro tip:  moving on a weekday gets you a cheaper rate), and again they crushed it.

I had another 8-10am arrival window, and they called promptly at 8 to let me know they would arrive at 9:30.  They were true to their word.  All three guys showed up (in masks, which I appreciated), and worked hard.  I had to dip out at 10 am for a work call, but they finished the loading job on their own, to my instructions.  I met them at the new place, and everything was done by 12:30.  All of my stuff was wrapped and packed up with care and efficiency, and was safely delivered without a scratch, TWICE.  

I can’t recommend these guys enough.  Their hourly rate is a little bit higher than others my friends have used, but I have avoided all of their horror stories (and actually came out with a lower bill, because these guys work so hard they get the job one in half the time).

Long story short: I have hired NorthStar twice, and have had exceptional experiences both times.  I will always hate moving, but I love these movers.  If I’m moving again, I’m hiring NorthStar.

Great moving company! The movers were on time, worked efficiently and carefully, without any drama or hiccups. The crew was so pleasant and helpful! From start to finish, A+++!

These guys were awesome, showed up right on time, didn’t overcharge for the extra materials they used to pack up and move our remaining items safely! I don’t know what someone else here was talking about, they all wore masks the entire time and were incredibly safe. They were quick and got our 2-bedroom moved into our 3-bedroom across town in 3.5 hours. 10/10 would use them again, thanks guys!

NorthStar Moving did a magnificent job of helping me move into my new apartment. From beginning to end–they made it easy for me.

Alan helped me with the initial estimate. He was accurate and precise.

Then, I had the pleasure of working with the trio: Carlos, Leo and Oscar. These guys were truly amazing! They were lightning fast, ultra meticulous and very professional. They took great care of my fragile items and they followed all of my directions perfectly.

I would highly recommend NorthStar Moving because as far as I’m concerned, they are the BEST in the moving industry!

Carlos, Leo, and Oscar were absolutely great to work with. They are a strategic team, organizing themselves first so that the move is efficiently  completed based on the number of rooms, the amount of furniture, and boxes.

They also listen! I had color coded my boxes based on the room of the house for my own sanity. They noted those colors and made sure to accommodate for that piece in the unloading into the new space.

I definitely recommend working with Carlos, Leo, and Oscar!