Review by Tristan O.

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.