
Your Movers Who Care® Serving Brighton, Howell, and surrounding areas! Now offering storage!
At TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Brighton, we have been exceeding our customers' expectations in the Southeast Michigan area with seven trucks and more than 30 employees since 2010! We can meet any of your needs from relocating you across town or moving you across the country. At TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Brighton, we have completed more than 20,000 moves in the past 19 years while earning a consistent 96 percent referral rate to prove that customer service is our top priority. Our moving professionals live by THE GRANDMA RULE®, and their goal is to treat everyone the way they would want their grandma to be treated.
Did you know that we earned the #1 spot in Customer Service Excellence out of 271 locations in both 2017 and 2018? Our teams work hard to ensure the customer experience is as easy as possible. Let our experts take the stress away and help with your relocation, keeping you worry-free. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Brighton is licensed, insured, and bonded. Our teams are experts in the moving industry and to ensure customer satisfaction on every move, our teams participate in a comprehensive training program including classroom learning and hands-on instruction before ever arriving at your door. They are background checked and drug tested to ensure your complete confidence in our moving services. We provide disassembly, and reassembly as well as padding and stretch wrapping of all of your belongings so you can rest assured that you are in good hands from the moment we arrive.
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.
With this new service, our professional moving teams can assist you with downsizing, home renovations, or spring cleaning to remove those old items you no longer want. Schedule our junk removal service prior to your move or whenever you need items hauled away!
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.
If you own a business, you understand the importance of avoiding disruptions in the workplace. Luckily, with our flexible scheduling which includes evenings and weekends, we can work around your schedule to ensure your operation continues to run smoothly.
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK’s Carry Crew service allows you to hire move help by the hour to load and unload your rental truck or storage container. Our professional moving teams can provide this new moving labor service and save you the hassle of heavy lifting.
Whether you are relocating to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan or across state lines, we offer two outstanding moving solutions. Our expedited service is the same door-to-door service that our customers have come to know and love us for. We carefully pad and stretch wrap all of your belongings, load them into our truck, and drive them to your new address where we will unload them into your home. The same moving professionals that arrive at your home on the day of the move will be the same team that arrives at your new home to unload.
If you have a smaller home or apartment and need an affordable option to move up north or out of state, this might be a great fit! Our cardboard crates are packed with your belongings, shipped with one of our third-party carriers to the closest TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® franchise, and then delivered to your home and unloaded. We are able to give you a specific delivery date which help you to better plan your move. Call us today for an estimate!
Are you planning on moving in or out of a college dorm room soon? Call us to do the heavy lifting! We have years of experience navigating the tight stairways and small elevators of college dorms, and can save you from breaking a sweat! Be sure to think of the MOVERS WHO CARE® when you begin to pack, too, as we have a full line of boxes and packing supplies to help during your college move.
Are you moving into an apartment, condo, or townhouse around the greater Brighton area? We perform hundreds of moves in and around the many tight lake roads that the Brighton area is well known for, plus other great areas like Howell, Fowlerville, Fenton, Milford, South Lyon, Hartland and many more. Let us do the heavy lifting and work through the logistics of that new second-floor apartment with the great water view!
Moving a loved one into a retirement community or assisted living? We understand that this can be a difficult transition. Our trained professionals abide by our core value, THE GRANDMA RULE® which is to treat every customer the way you would want your grandma to be treated. Our team would be happy to provide assistance with full-service packing, unpacking, and moving services so you can concentrate on being there for your family member. If your loved one is downsizing, ask us about getting the furniture pieces they will no longer need transported to the Salvation Army or The Habitat for Humanity Restore.
Have a new carpet or a hardwood floor installed and need the family room furniture temporarily moved to the basement or garage? Maybe the treadmill hasn't been used in years and you want it out of the house, or you just want to rearrange the sectional from one wall to another to freshen up the space. We can help with all of your needs!
So, give us a call today for your free estimate and let our team of dedicated movers show you why we have earned a 100% referral rating
Have your own transportation and just need our moving expertise? If you have a storage container or rental truck that you require assistance in loading, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchises are now able to offer the same great disassembly, padding, and stretch-wrapping services to help get your belongings safely loaded and get you on your way to your next destination.
We have you covered with boxes and packing supplies too! From TV boxes, dish packs, wardrobe, and file boxes to packing paper, bubble wrap, and mattress bags, we are your one-stop-shop whether you move with us or not! Stop in and get your boxes here and we will help you load them into your car. We offer delivery on $100 worth of supplies or more and our prices are very competitive with the big box stores!
Sometimes you just need a little extra help in getting ready for moving day, and we are happy to help! Our experienced packing teams come ready with all of the specialty supplies needed to pack up your entire home, precious memorabilia, and antiques, or maybe just the kitchen. No matter what you need us for, we will have you organized and ready to go when the moving truck arrives in your driveway, ensuring that everything arrives safely!
A great compliment to our traditional moving services is our junk removal and haul away options! This is an easy solution for needs like storage unit and estate cleanouts, furniture donation, mattress, appliance and furniture disposal, scrap metal, construction debris, yard waste and spring cleanup needs. We guarantee the same great service you know and love us for with local moving, so don’t put it off any longer. Call us today for pricing and we will handle all the heavy lifting for you!
Additional Services that we offer beyond moving:
We have the capacity to receive your inventory of goods into our warehouse, inspect them, and then schedule delivery to your client.
If you do not have a dedicated, reliable delivery service available, we can step in and keep things moving for you.
If you are struggling with getting rid of the things you no longer want in your workspace, we are happy to come in and remove those unwanted items.
We offer both long and short-term climate controlled storage options until clients are ready to accept delivery of their items.
We offer binding, flat rate fees so you never have to wonder what the cost will be.
Sometimes you just don't have the time or material to handle every job yourself. We can take care of your packing needs and supply you with all the boxes and packing materials you will need to get your business to it's new home..
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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,
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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
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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.)