Reply from LifeTime Movers ChicagoSep 6, 2025
Move from IL Chicago to NY New York
We’re sorry to hear you were dissatisfied, but we’d like to clarify a few important points so that future customers can understand how we handled your move.
First, it’s not unusual to have multiple points of contact during a move - we have different departments involved. You may speak with a moving coordinator from their direct line, as well as the driver or delivery team members from their own numbers. We always aim to communicate clearly and were consistently responsive, even when we received daily calls demanding delivery on a specific date - something that was not included in the service you selected. Despite that, we stayed within our ETA schedule.
Your first available delivery date was Friday, the 22nd , and we delivered your shipment on Monday, the 25th - the next available business day , as weekend days do not count toward delivery timelines per Department of Transportation regulations.
Regarding payment: Like 99.9% of licensed moving companies in the U.S., our contract clearly states that payment is due upon delivery - once the driver arrives at the delivery address, and before unloading begins. In your case, we made an exception and allowed the team to complete the job before finalizing payment. The additional charge was for a long carry, which was not reported in advance and is also clearly outlined in the contract. Paying that directly to the delivery team was appropriate and within policy.
As for the claim of “sloppy” delivery - the presence of moving blankets on the floor is not a sign of poor service. Our team had limited time due to building elevator restrictions, and they worked efficiently to complete the move on time. Most importantly, your belongings arrived safely and without any damage.
We know moving can be stressful, and we always strive to provide the best experience possible - but in this line of work, you simply can’t make everyone happy. This situation reflects the importance of realism when it comes to expectations and the logistics of long-distance moving. We stand behind the effort and professionalism of our team on this job.