Wolley Movers Chicago
Google rating
4.8
Ratings counted
793
Are 1 or 2 star
5.0%Around typical
The rating breakdown
40 of the 793 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown for Wolley Movers Chicago are one or two star.
Against other movers in Chicago
2.7 percentage points higher than the middle of the 22 movers in Chicago we can publish a rate for.
Google’s published star breakdown
| Rating | Distribution | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 star | 740 | 93.3% | |
| 4 star | 7 | 0.9% | |
| 3 star | 6 | 0.8% | |
| 2 star | 5 | 0.6% | |
| 1 star | 35 | 4.4% |
Counts as published by Google in its star breakdown, not the reviews we have read. Google also publishes a review count, which does not always match this total. Each row is rounded on its own, so the shares need not add to exactly 100%.
- 0–5%
- 7,048
- 5–10%
- 1,993
- 10–20%
- 1,265
- 20%+
- 454
The marker is Wolley Movers Chicago at 5.0%. The typical mover among the 10,760 we can publish a rate for sits at 3.0%.
Every company with at least 20 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown. Rates come from those breakdowns, not from the reviews we have read.
What the complaints say
Moving goes wrong in a small number of specific ways. These are the ones reviewers describe in the low-star reviews we have read for Wolley Movers Chicago, counted by matching the words they used.
- Damage to belongings9 · 25%
- Price rose after the quote6 · 17%
- Crew conduct6 · 17%
- Items missing or never delivered3 · 8%
- Late, delayed or a no-show2 · 6%
- Stopped responding1 · 3%
Counted across the 36 one and two star reviews we have read for Wolley Movers Chicago. A review can describe more than one problem, so these do not add to 100%. Each share is rounded on its own.
In their own words
This is not a good moving company. The movers lost my glass top to my dining table. Another thing missing is my keyboard and mouse. I called the company last week and was told to wait a couple of days. It is Sunday (March 12, 2023) and no response. The movers that I dealt with seemed very unprofessional. The guy supervising lacked people skills and very unprofessional. I paid for a four man crew which included the guy supervising.
Dear Melissa, We are sorry to hear about your missing mirror. We have looked in the truck it was not there. Please look behind the furnitures and you should find it.
I called for a commercial move and explained this to Elizabeth on the phone. I was told I will only be charged for tape and plastic. The day of the move they showed up 15 minutes late. The guys were slow( I don't know just because they wanted to make more money or if they were truly slow), They loaded the truck, arrived at the drop off location. Two guys were busy working while one guy was busy taking pictures with his cell phone. Wasted a lot of time to unload.
They don't show up on time nor do they explain their payment method. I don't recommend. I scheduled a move during the weekend and was told that if I was not available then I'd automatically be charged 2 hours of labor. Well after initially having to call and get an explanation of why my invoice was $100 over what I was quoted (would have cancelled if I hadn't paid a deposit), I planned for my move. I get to the place where I was moving 15mins before they are scheduled to arrive.
Will NEVER USE THEM AGAIN!!! Have always used them until this last time. On june 23, I emailed Denise informing her that Roberts' crew damaged my furniture when they moved me on 4.3. I unfortunately had to move, and i used them again 4.17. At that point is when I saw all of my items severely damaged. As I told her in the email on 6.23, I understand things happen, but to try and cover it up is the problem I have. I called the office several times, trying to speak with her.
Wow. I have a lot to say about how this company operates. I'm writing this review so far after our move because the other half of our bed just broke from terrible reassembly, but I'll get back to that. We had one day to get out and our subletters to get in, we had two hours with the freight elevator. We were able to schedule with Wolly a window that at its best would give us an hour with the freight elevator. Unfortunately the movers showed up two and a half hours late.
Hello Devon, We have a two hours window arrival time end of the month for afternoon jobs. The bed may have incorrectly re-assembly but we provided you with the compensation.
My husband scheduled the movers to move our things today at Noon, they arrived close to 4p. I had to leave work to let them in because they were LATE! When I arrived, one of the guys were wrapping himself in shrink wrap, I wanted to show them which apt they would be moving things from and where to park, I literally waited an additional 5 min while the guy unwrapped himself.
Hi Brandy, Sorry to hear about your experience with Wolley Movers. We are not sure it's possible to wrap yourself with a shrink wrap. Anyhow, we sent you three guys and only charged you for two.
Unfortunately, we had a very disappointing experience with this company. During the move, the crew repeatedly complained about the amount of items we had, even though we provided an accurate list beforehand. They also charged us far more than we were quoted, due to travel time that was never clearly explained in the contract.
We sincerely apologize for the disappointing experience you had with our service. Your concerns about the crew's behavior, pricing clarity, and handling of your belongings are taken very seriously.
I'm not sure what movers all of these other reviews are referring to, but these guys weren't at all what we needed. This review is straight up - please heed my warning. Intially, Wolley had the lowest quote. That was the only good thing - on the surface. I'm getting to the punch line. First, they showed up with too small of a truck. We had to do multiple moves on our own after the initial move with Wolley. Think - more money... had to rent a truck, more time spent, etc.
Hello Bob, Sorry to hear about your experience with Wolley Movers. We charge on a hourly basic just like every moving company in Illinois. The estimate was generated based on inventory given to us by you. Once the movers arrived the inventory double and that is whey the estimate went higher.
What satisfied customers point to
The same method, applied to the four and five star reviews. Most movers are praised for the same handful of things, so what is missing here is often as telling as what is present.
- Worked hard and fast167 · 55%
- Professional and courteous117 · 38%
- Careful with belongings51 · 17%
- Turned up when they said47 · 15%
- Kept in touch17 · 6%
- Price matched the quote12 · 4%
Counted across the 306 four and five star reviews we have read for Wolley Movers Chicago. A review can mention more than one thing.
In their own words
This was my first time using a moving service, and I had a great experience with Wolley. I moved from a 2nd floor walk-up in Lakeview to a 3rd floor walk-up in Edgewater. Having never moved so much stuff before, I was honestly expecting 3-4 hours of work, but the whole move was completed in under 2 hours. I was really impressed by how efficient the team was. I worked with Roland, Nico, and Juan, who were very polite and professional.
Thank your for taking your time for your feedback and we greatly appreciate your business.
these guys are amazing. showed up on time, communicated often, were super efficient while still being attentive and respectful. they had my stuff (about 2br worth) loaded in 45 minutes, drove promptly to the new place, and handled a 4th floor move-in with ease. big shout out to rob, lara, geo and aiden for their complete professionalism and helping me feel at ease with my first time using movers. also quoted me a higher price than i paid while including a 4th guy when the original quote was for 3.
Thank you, Rob, for the fantastic review and for calling out Rob, Lara, Geo and Aiden. We’re thrilled we arrived on time, communicated clearly, and made your first moving experience smooth and stress-free while handling the 4th-floor move with care.
I hired a team of three expierenced movers for a local relocation. Equipped with the necessary tools and backed by comprehensive insurance coverage, they efficiently managed every aspect of the move, providing me with a sense of security throughout the process. Their exceptional customer service further contributed to a positive experience; they proactively reached out to gather additional information about the relocation and consistently kept me informed about the progress, including timely updates regarding the…
Thank you for the incredible review! We’re proud to hear that your move with Wolley Movers was such a great experience. Our team is dedicated to delivering reliable, efficient, and careful service every step of the way.
My absolute heroes! Wolley Movers pulled through when a different company no showed on me on both Saturday and Sunday the last weekend of March. (Stay far away from US Pro Moving and Logistic - a total scam!) Jose took my phone call in no more than 2 rings, listened to my situation empathetically, and got movers booked for my interstate move for the next day. And for a fraction of the cost compared to the other company I had booked. The movers (Rob’s Crew and Tony) where very polite and delicate with my items.
Dear Aurea, We were glad to assist with you move at the last min and greatly appreciate your business.
What Google’s own summary highlights
Google surfaces topics it finds across a business’s reviews. They skew positive across every mover we hold, so treat them as a summary of what this company is praised for rather than a balanced picture.
- efficient crew17
- fair pricing15
- quick move9
- seamless move8
- polite movers8
- fast workers5
- accurate quote4
- truck size3
- easy scheduling3
- upfront pricing2
What the company says about itself
Taken from Wolley Movers Chicago’s own website. These are statements the business makes, not things we have verified — we have no way to check them, and neither claim nor absence should be read as a finding.
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Where else this company appears
Pages elsewhere that name this business. Matched on name and location, so a listing here is a lead worth checking rather than a confirmed identity.
- chamberofcommerce.comdirectory
- yellowpages.comdirectory