
Moving Northbrook and Surrounding Areas!
Now Offering Junk Removal and Storage
TWO MEN A TRUCK® of Northbrook strives to provide every customer with a top-notch moving experience. This office is one of several locations that operate under the same ownership. We started small with locations in Des Plaines and Chicago, and have expanded since then in an effort to meet the demands of our customers. We have a great deal of experience not only relocating within Northbrook and the greater Chicago area, but also across the country. So, whether you're moving to Wilmette or all the way to Washington, we've got you covered! We are proud members of the Illinois Movers' and Warehousemens' Association.
We can move any size dwelling, from a studio apartment all the way to an eight-bedroom house or bigger. Our customer service team is dedicated to making your move easier by providing you with everything you need to know about our services and answering any questions you might have throughout the entire process. We understand that choosing a moving company can be a
difficult decision to make, but with over a 95% customer referral rate, we are confident you will be happy with your decision to move with us.
Local moving is what started our brand more than 35 years ago, and we take pride in exceeding our customers’ expectations! We offer a professionally trained and background checked moving team to ensure your belongings are handled with care and that your move runs smoothly.
Schedule your junk removal service with our sister company! Our professional junk removal team can assist you with downsizing, home renovations, or spring cleaning to remove those old items you no longer want.
Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, we’ll get you there. We specialize in long-distance moving, keeping your items safe and secure along the way with the same customer service excellence our reputation was built upon.
Having more than 35 years of experience as the leaders in the moving industry, we’ve learned a thing or two when it comes to packing efficiently. We offer a variety of packing services, from just a few items to an entire home or business. If you’re looking to do it yourself, our locations carry all of the necessary supplies.
Staging a home? Rearranging furniture? Regardless of your in-home moving needs, we can get the job done right. Whether it’s moving large items such as gun safes, refrigerators, or other large pieces of furniture – our movers are trained to move any large or bulky items with ease.
Ensuring you have the right supplies and boxes to complete your next home or business move is crucial to the success of the move, and luckily we’ve got you covered. We offer a wide selection of competitively priced moving boxes and packing supplies at our locations all across the country.
Our crated moving service offers a cost-effective and time-saving option for customers making a smaller, long-distance move of fewer than 3,000 pounds. This service is excellent for apartment moves or shipping items to a vacation home. Items are carefully packaged into a special container and shipped to the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® closest to your destination. Your items will then be delivered to your new home when it is convenient for you.
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Northbrook can move you as far as life takes you, whether across the state, down south, or West Coast. Long-distance moves are often full of uncertainty, but our expedited moving services provide speedy delivery with an exact arrival date, and often the same movers that helped you move out.
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Northbrook now offers full-service storage! Our climate and temperature-controlled storage facility is owned and operated by TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, eliminating additional work for our customers. Our units include everything you need to protect your items. In addition, we provide pads and wrapping that are available only to TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® customers. Call us today to learn more about this time-saving option and reserve your unit.
We get it. Moving out of an apartment can be quite the task. But that's where we shine! We're professionals at navigating stairs, elevators, and narrow hallways. We always make sure to follow all the building rules and regulations, and we take extra precautions to pad wrap doors and walls to prevent any damage. This way, you can be sure to get your security deposit back. Let us do the hard work so you can focus on other important tasks like cleaning and packing.
College is a big change in a young person's life. Moving to a new place, meeting new people, and taking on the challenge of a new class schedule are all large responsibilities. Let us take the stress out of relocating into a new place by hiring our trained professionals to perform your relocation. Just think of all the time you will save; that's time you could spend exploring your new campus or making new friends. Settling into college should be an exciting and fun time, not a stressful one.
We understand that downsizing and transitioning a loved one to a senior living facility can be a source of stress and emotional upheaval. Beyond the physical aspect of the move, it carries deep sentimental value tied to cherished memories. Sometimes, downsizing may involve donating or delivering items to various destinations, and we are committed to guiding you through this journey. Our relocation services are thoughtfully crafted to prioritize your convenience, allowing us to coordinate your move seamlessly with any necessary pickups or drop-offs. At TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, we uphold THE GRANDMA RULE®, treating everyone with the utmost care and respect, mirroring the level of care we would want for our own grandmothers. With extensive experience serving numerous senior living and retirement communities in the region, we specialize in delivering exceptional moving solutions.
Packing for a move can be overwhelming. But, it can also be disastrous if done incorrectly. Our team of professionally trained professionals will ensure that your items are correctly and securely packed, allowing you more time to get organized for the big move. We can help pack your entire home, just your kitchen or even just a few boxes, whatever you need!
With moving comes the need for supplies, and TWO MEN A TRUCK® can provide it all. We sell a wide variety of boxes and supplies, so you are prepared. With four different box sizes, along with specialty boxes, you will be set for your upcoming move. Make sure you don't forget the tape, packing paper, markers, paper pads, bubble wrap, and stretch wrap to make sure your items are safe!
We understand that realtors want the best for their clients, and we’re here to make that happen. When you recommend us, you’re giving your clients access to reliable, professional movers who make moving into a new home stress-free. We handle everything from packing and heavy lifting to safe and timely transportation, ensuring your clients have a smooth move, whether they're upgrading, downsizing, or relocating. With our dedicated customer service and flexible scheduling, we make you look great by taking the moving burden off your clients' shoulders and turning it into a seamless part of their home-buying journey. We’re here to make sure you can confidently say, “I know the perfect moving team for you!”
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(Video starts out with the title "Moving Tips" displayed across the screen)
(Video cuts to a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Franchise Office Manager with a moving truck in the background)
When you're moving, you kind of have boxes all over the place.
I always recommend to have a clear path.
And if you want it to go faster, put a clear path
(Video shows a mover carrying a chair down a customer's hallway in their house)
and put the boxes towards the door.
That way they can just grab them and go.
(Video cuts to a mover with a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK moving truck in the background)
Being prepared, It's so many times we've, we've gone into customer homes where they weren't ready.
Like, you know what I mean?
Don't get me wrong, It's hourly,
(Video cuts to a franchise moving truck backing up)
but we're here to try to make you better in there.
(Video cuts back to mover)
But it's like we've come to some that they look like they just woke up that morning "Like, hey, I'm, I think I'm gonna move today" like, you know?
(Video cuts to the Warehouse Manager of the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Franchise)
Get a big sharpie, label every box and what room it's going to go into.
(A mover is shown unloading a loaded up MOVING TRUCK)
You're moving into a multi-family home, make sure that, you know, everything's labeled on what floor, whether it's going to an attic, to a basement, to
a kitchen, to a first bedroom, a second bedroom,
(Video cuts back to warehouse manager)
make that plan and have it all down on a piece of paper.
It will make your life a whole heck of a lot easier.
(Video cuts to operations manager)
Be honest on your estimate.
And then you get there and like, oh surprise, we got three more rooms.
We'll get it done, but it's nice heads up.
(Video cuts to an In-Home Estimator)
No loose items. So try and have everything boxed up, packed up, taped up.
The more organized you can be, the better your move goes.
(Video cuts a move manager)
You be ready and we're ready.
(Video and music end with the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK word logo and the video title "Moving" below it.
(Video starts out with Ukulele music in the background with three movers carrying boxes out of a customers home. The video title "Selecting a Moving Company Two Men And A Truck" is displayed on the screen)
(Video cuts to an interview of a customer service representative for a local Two Men And A Truck franchise.)
So finding a moving company can be difficult because moving is a very stressful situation.
A lot of times it comes, um, very unexpectedly.
Um, so they have to make, um, a very quick decision.
Um, and sometimes it's not the most informed, um,
and those that can make it very difficult.
(Video cuts to a Two Men And A Truck operations manager sitting at his desk)
Being able to move, you're, you're moving your whole life, you want to be able to make sure
whoever you choose can do everything you need, whether that's, you know, getting rid of any items you don't want anymore,
whether they can move every item that you have, you know, some moving companies may not be able to move certain things.
So a lot of people wanna be sure they choose a moving company that, you know, they could fully trust.
(The title "Guaranteeing security with your movers" displays on the screen for a few moments)
(Video cuts back to the customer service representative)
A reputable Moving company is usually licensed, bonded, and insured.
(Video cuts to a moving truck with the back opened)
(Two Movers carry a couch into the back of the moving truck)
Um, which basically means we're, we're registered with the state or, um, that we're operating in as well as, um, if someone were to get hurt on the job, the homeowner is protected
by our license and bonding.
(Video shows an employee typing on her computer)
Online reviews definitely have a, a very big effect on, you know, your, your business.
(Another employee using their computer)
So whenever I'm looking to go buy something online.
(Video cuts back to employee typing on her keyboard)
I'm, I'm, you know, looking at the reviews first and seeing what, what other people have said about, you know, set product or company.
(Video cuts back to operations manager sitting at his desk)
So you definitely wanna be able to take care of people where you can.
So, you know, you have those overwhelming positive reviews.
(video then shows the title "know what your paying for")
(Video cuts back to the customer service representative)
Two Men And A Truck deposits um are usually pretty low, um in terms of the total move cost.
(One mover is setting up orange in the road behind the moving truck)
And then they, for the most part are refundable up until a certain point.
(video show a mover carrying a wheel chock)
Um And they're applied to the move total.
(Video cuts back to the customer service rep)
They're not an additional fee.
(Video cuts to the title "Communication during the move process)
(Video cuts to the operations manager)
Communication is very important during the moving process.
(Customer service rep answering the phone)
Uh A lot of customers have, you know, they're always gonna have questions
that come across, you know, during the move.
(Video cuts to a moving truck driving in a parking lot)
And sometimes they're wondering if, you know, guys can take extra items and maybe the guys aren't quite sure.
So they'll be able to, you know, reach out to us and ask us if you don't have a good communication to start in the day, then things get kind of confusing.
(Video cuts to an interview of one of the movers)
Um for instance, for addresses and things like that or like even getting like carpet shield down for them just to make sure that their homes protected.
It's not um it's not a good thing to have them in the, in the dark about things.
It's good to be as open as you can with them and be as comfortable as you can with them just to kind of get them through the Day.
(Video ends with a call to action and the Two Men And A Truck logo and tagline "Movers Who Care")
(Video Starts out with the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Logo and piano music in the background)
(Video cuts to the title of the video "What Movers Can't Move")
(Video cuts to the words "What Items Won't You Move From My Garage" and cartoon graphic of a small garage with stuff piling out of it)
(A narrator begins speaking)
My garage is jam packed with stuff.
Are there any items you can't move for me?
(Video cuts to a graphic of the word "NO" with different hazard symbols in the letters. Underneath the graphic are the words Flammable, Explosive, Corrosive.)
Regardless of the circumstances, we will not move any flammable explosive or corrosive items.
(Video cuts to a graphic of a green tractor)
If you want us to move your lawnmower, snow blower or other machines that run on gasoline,
(A Gas tank appears and the tractor flips upside down and drains gas into the gas tank)
please be sure to drain the tank prior to moving day.
(Video cuts to a graphic of a bag that says "super plant grow, make your plants growier, fertilizer on it")
There are a number of hazardous materials we can't move including fertilizer,
(A fire extinguisher appears of the fertilizer)
fire extinguishers,
(A graphic of a car battery and multiple batteries appears above the other graphics)
batteries,
(A bottle of bleach graphic appears)
household cleaners
(A propane tank moves across the screen with fire coming out of the bottom of it, making it look like a rocket)
and propane tanks.
(Video cuts to the "NO" graphic that appeared already)
For a complete list of hazardous materials, we won't move, contact your local two men in a truck office.
My house is full of potted plants.
(Video cuts to a gold pot, then a catus grows out of the pot)
How would the movers handle those?
(A series of animals move across the screen behind the cactus plant. Animal noises can be heard in the background)
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK doesn't transport any living things including plants and animals, depending on the weather.
Our trucks can get very hot or very cold inside.
There's also a lack of good air flow in the trucks.
Please be sure to make other arrangements for moving your pets and plants.
(The words "Will They Move My Food" appear on the screen)
I'm concerned my frozen food will thaw in your truck during the move.
What should I do?
(A variety of different cartoon food s appear on the screen)
For a variety of reasons Two men in a truck can't move perishable items including fresh refrigerated and frozen foods.
These items can rot spoil and smell in the truck.
Try to plan your meals to minimize the amount of food you have left.
(The words "Movers Can't Move Food" slow appear on the screen as the foods disappear one by one)
Come moving day, you will be responsible for transporting it or giving it away.
(Video cuts to the words "What personal items should I move" displaying on the screen)
What personal items should I plan to move myself?
(Video cuts to a graphic of cartoon jewelry, cash, and two stick figures with the words "take important items with you" at the above it)
We recommend cash, jewelry, photographs and important papers be taken with you as well as other items that may have strong
sentimental value.
(The RX symbol representing pharmacy appears on screen. Then a pill bottle appears on screen)
We also don't move prescription drugs because we don't want to pack anything on the truck that you may need in case of a life threatening illness.
(A table with pills on it appears)
(Video cuts to a graphic of a pill bottle, first aid kit, toilet paper, and a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Moving Day Box)
If you have items that you can't live without, we recommend keeping them with you during the move.
(Video cuts to a series of words of the things movers cannot move including the words "Movers Will Not Move," "Hazardous Materials," "plants and animals," "perishable items," "prescription drugs," "money," "sentimental and important items," and the disclaimer at the bottom "For a complete list, please contact your Local Two Men And A Truck Office.")
These are just some examples of items that we don't allow on the moving trucks for a complete list.
Please contact your local two men in a truck office by planning ahead.
You can help avoid last minute problems making moving day less stressful.
(Video ends by cutting to the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK stick figure logo, tagline "Movers Who Care," and the company website.)