Best Movers Near Waukegan, IL (2026 Reviews)
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Federal Companies is Waukegan's top-rated local mover on moveBuddha, earning a 4.48/5 , followed by The Professionals Moving Specialists at 4.76/5. moveBuddha scored 65 movers based in Waukegan out of 99 reviewed across Illinois, drawing on 97 verified customer reviews across Illinois.
Local movers in Waukegan charge by the hour. The IL average is $192/hour for a 2-person crew. Use the moveBuddha moving cost calculator to get a fast cost baseline before you collect quotes.
How do Waukegan moving companies compare?
Waukegan's 65 reviewed moving companies are ranked by moveBuddha score, a composite of verified customer reviews, BBB rating, and proximity to Waukegan, with a market average of 4.42/5, drawing on 97 verified customer reviews across Illinois. The ranked list above also includes movers that serve Waukegan from nearby locations, so scores reflect performance across the full local service area, not just companies with a Waukegan address.
Proximity to Waukegan is a ranking factor, so a mover ranked higher on the list may have a lower score than one ranked below. A nearby company can outrank a higher-scored mover based further out. Each company's positive review rate and BBB rating are included so you can compare quality and reputation side by side.
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94% | A+ | ||
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4.76 |
93% | A+ | ||
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4.66 |
70% | A+ | ||
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4.72 |
91% | C | ||
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4.42 |
79% | A+ | ||
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4.7 |
96% | A+ | ||
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4.36 |
70% | A+ | ||
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4.7 |
92% | B+ | ||
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4.62 |
56% | A+ | ||
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4.3 |
83% | A+ |
What are the top-rated moving companies in Waukegan?
Federal Companies is Waukegan's top-rated moving company on moveBuddha, earning a 4.48/5, followed by The Professionals Moving Specialists at 4.76/5.
Each review profile below covers pricing transparency, crew quality, and claims handling, the 3 factors most predictive of move-day outcome, alongside each company's BBB grade, years in business, and positive review rate.
moveBuddha scored 65 Waukegan movers drawing on 97 verified customer reviews across Illinois, with a market average score of 4.42/5. Rankings include movers based in Waukegan and those serving the area from nearby locations. Proximity is a ranking factor, so a mover's position in the list below does not always correspond directly to its score.
- Federal Companies: 4.48 out of 5 stars
- The Professionals Moving Specialists: 4.76 out of 5 stars
- Golan's Moving & Storage, Inc.: 4.66 out of 5 stars
- Move-tastic: 4.72 out of 5 stars
- Shur-Way Moving and Cartage: 4.42 out of 5 stars
- Alliance Moving & Storage: 4.7 out of 5 stars
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK: 4.36 out of 5 stars
- New City Moving: 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Advanced Moving & Storage, Inc.: 4.62 out of 5 stars
- The New Haven Companies, Inc.: 4.3 out of 5 stars
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Federal Companies has been in business for 113 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Federal Companies has about 94% positive reviews across roughly 197 total reviews.
Quote accuracy 4.3
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Federal Companies.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Federal Companies emphasizes clear communication, careful handling, and visibility during transit through shipment tracking.
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From start to finish, everyone was professional, helpful, and exceeded expectations. Excellent service and communication—highly recommend Federal Companies!
Our move was stress-free. The movers arrived on time, were very efficient, and handled our belongings carefully. Would highly recommend!
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. The Professionals Moving Specialists has been in business for 21 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 4.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. The Professionals Moving Specialists has about 93% positive reviews across roughly 1349 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.5.
Quote accuracy 4.3
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from The Professionals Moving Specialists.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. The Professionals Moving Specialists emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"The Professionals lived up to their name. They were on time, quick, careful with all my belongings, and cost was under the quote. Stress-free move, would use again!"
"I highly recommend this company. Movers were super fast, professional, and wrapped everything so well. No damages, and the final price was even less than estimated!"
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Golan's Moving & Storage, Inc. has been in business for 34 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 4.6
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Golan's Moving & Storage, Inc. has about 70% positive reviews across roughly 814 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.3.
Quote accuracy 4.2
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Golan's Moving & Storage, Inc., and Golan's Moving & Storage, Inc. makes deposit expectations clear upfront.
Customer service 4.7
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Golan's Moving & Storage, Inc. emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Golan’s moved us quickly and not a single item was damaged. The crew was polite, professional, and clearly experienced. The price was fair and the process was surprisingly easy. I’d hire them again in a heartbeat!"
"The movers arrived right on time, wrapped my furniture with care, and worked fast. Everything got to my new place without a scratch. Efficient, respectful, and hard-working team. Highly recommend Golan’s."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Move-tastic has been in business for 17 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 4.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Move-tastic has about 91% positive reviews across roughly 1169 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.6.
Quote accuracy 4.2
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Move-tastic.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Move-tastic emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"This move was an incredible experience. They protected all of our belongings, wrapped every piece of furniture, and finished much quicker than expected. The staff were professional, friendly, and just great to be around. Highly recommend!"
"Movetastic are great - this is the second time we used them. The movers were friendly and professional. They moved us within the agreed time and made sure everything was in place before leaving."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Shur-Way Moving and Cartage has been in business for 71 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like international moving and interstate moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Shur-Way Moving and Cartage has about 79% positive reviews across roughly 274 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.0.
Quote accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Shur-Way Moving and Cartage.
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Shur-Way Moving and Cartage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"The crew was super efficient and handled my items with care. They were friendly and professional, making our move stress-free. Would definitely recommend them to anyone needing reliable movers!"
"Shur-Way made our cross-country move easy. Prompt, careful packing, excellent communication, and everything arrived intact. No hidden fees, and they finished under estimate. Highly recommended!"
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Alliance Moving & Storage has been in business for 9 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 5.0
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Alliance Moving & Storage has about 96% positive reviews across roughly 247 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.0.
Quote accuracy 4.2
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Alliance Moving & Storage.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Alliance Moving & Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Alliance Moving exceeded our expectations! Our move went smoothly and on time. We never experienced a delay and were constantly updated. The four movers did an awesome job disassembling and assembling our furniture! Very friendly, fast and efficient service! Highly recommend!"
"Movers were professional and super quick! Would use again for future moves."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has been in business for 14 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and interstate moving.
Review quality 3.8
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has about 70% positive reviews across roughly 270 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.4.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from TWO MEN AND A TRUCK.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Jose & Jared moved my mother’s belongings efficiently, were friendly, and the bill was well below my estimate. I highly recommend them to anyone. They did a fantastic job!!"
"The crew was friendly, gentle with my belongings, and lightning fast. I’ve never had a move without something breaking, but everything arrived perfectly. Highly recommend them!"
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. New City Moving has been in business for 17 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 4.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. New City Moving has about 92% positive reviews across roughly 1451 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.5.
Quote accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from New City Moving, and New City Moving makes deposit expectations clear upfront.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. New City Moving emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Best moving experience hands down. The movers took great care of my stuff, finished ahead of schedule, and were super professional. Highly recommend New City Movers for a stress-free move!"
"Efficient, quick, friendly, and professional. My parents recommended them. They wrapped and handled everything carefully. Will hire them for future moves!"
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Advanced Moving & Storage, Inc. has been in business for 112 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 4.6
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Advanced Moving & Storage, Inc. has about 56% positive reviews across roughly 431 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.1.
Quote accuracy 4.2
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Advanced Moving & Storage, Inc., and Advanced Moving & Storage, Inc. makes deposit expectations clear upfront.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Advanced Moving & Storage, Inc. emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"The Advanced Team was great!! Cedric, Aaron, and Omar were courteous, hard working, and efficient. They were very careful with all our furnishings and went above and beyond in taking care of us and our stuff."
"I am completely satisfied with the tremendous job Sal, Sergio and Alex did while moving all of my belongings. They were punctual, respectful and complete professionals throughout the entire process. They did a phenomenal job! I recommend them without any reservation."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. The New Haven Companies, Inc. has been in business for 79 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like interstate moving and intrastate moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. The New Haven Companies, Inc. has about 83% positive reviews across roughly 71 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.1.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from The New Haven Companies, Inc..
Customer service 3.8
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. The New Haven Companies, Inc. emphasizes clear communication, careful handling, and visibility during transit through shipment tracking.
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Everyone was very nice and helpful, went back to buy some moving dollies after the first few I bought proved to be far superior to any other companies dollies. I got what I needed quick and easy. Everything was ready to load into my car before I was finished paying!
I couldn't believe how helpful they were. Not only were their prices much less than the big box store, the cartons were much much stronger and they had a huge selection. The customer service rep helped me select just the right boxes.
Which Waukegan movers offer specialty services?
Specialty moving services are not standard across every Waukegan mover. Based on moveBuddha's review of 65 Waukegan moving companies, here is what is available, how common each service is in this market, and which movers lead each category:
- Piano moving: 47 of 65 Waukegan movers (72.31%) offer it, vs. 72.52% nationally. Federal Companies (4.48/5) is Waukegan's top-rated piano mover.
- Antique handling: 39 of 65 Waukegan movers (60.0%) offer it, vs. 46.24% nationally. Federal Companies (4.48/5) rates highest for antique care in Waukegan.
- Art packing: 41 of 65 Waukegan movers (63.08%) offer it, vs. 45.76% nationally. Federal Companies (4.48/5) rates highest for art packing in Waukegan.
- Climate-controlled storage: 25 of 65 Waukegan movers (38.46%) offer it, vs. 33.2% nationally. Federal Companies (4.48/5) is Waukegan's top-rated provider.
- Fragile-only packing: 21 of 65 Waukegan movers (32.31%) offer it, vs. 23.83% nationally. Federal Companies (4.48/5) rates highest for fragile-only packing in Waukegan.
How much does piano moving cost in Waukegan?
Piano moving is available from 47 of 65 Waukegan movers (72.31%), compared to 72.52% nationally. Federal Companies leads Waukegan piano movers with a 4.48/5 moveBuddha score, followed by The Professionals Moving Specialists at 4.76/5. A standalone piano move in Waukegan typically costs $776 to $3,395, depending on instrument type.
| Piano moving in Waukegan | Details |
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| Waukegan movers offering this | 47 of 65 (72.31%) |
| National average | 72.52% |
| Top-rated Waukegan piano movers | Federal Companies, The Professionals Moving Specialists |
| Upright piano | $776 to $1,455 |
| Baby grand piano | $1,164 to $2,425 |
| Grand piano | $1,746 to $3,395 |
Upright pianos weigh 400 to 800 lbs. Grand pianos exceed 1,200 lbs. Trained crews use piano boards, straps, and padded blankets to prevent structural damage that standard moving equipment cannot safely manage. Bundling a piano into a household move with full-service movers is usually cheaper than hiring a piano-only carrier.
How much does antique handling cost in Waukegan?
Antique handling is available from 39 of 65 Waukegan movers (60.0%), compared to 46.24% nationally. Federal Companies (4.48/5) and The Professionals Moving Specialists (4.76/5) rate highest for antique care in Waukegan. Adding antique handling to a household move adds $970 to $2,425 to the total cost.
| Antique handling in Waukegan | Details |
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| Waukegan movers offering this | 39 of 65 (60.0%) |
| National average | 46.24% |
| Top-rated Waukegan antique movers | Federal Companies, The Professionals Moving Specialists |
| Added cost to a household move | $970 to $2,425 |
| Per-piece handling fee | $49 to $485 |
| Custom crating per item | $146 to $194 |
Custom crating and acid-free padding protect pieces that standard released-value coverage at $0.60/lb cannot adequately cover. A 50-lb antique valued at $5,000 receives only $30 under default protection, making full-value coverage the standard choice for heirloom and high-value items.
How much does art packing cost in Waukegan?
Art packing is available from 41 of 65 Waukegan movers (63.08%), compared to 45.76% nationally. Federal Companies (4.48/5) and The Professionals Moving Specialists (4.76/5) rate highest for art packing in Waukegan. Per-piece art handling in Waukegan runs $49 to $485, with custom crates adding $146 to $194 per item.
| Art packing in Waukegan | Details |
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| Waukegan movers offering this | 41 of 65 (63.08%) |
| National average | 45.76% |
| Top-rated Waukegan art movers | Federal Companies, The Professionals Moving Specialists |
| Per-piece handling fee | $49 to $485 |
| Custom crating per item | $146 to $194 |
Archival materials and custom crates prevent UV exposure, humidity damage, and impact fractures that standard moving blankets cannot guard against for framed artwork and sculpture. Confirm the mover has direct experience with similar media before booking.
How much does climate-controlled storage cost in Waukegan?
Climate-controlled storage is available from 25 of 65 Waukegan movers (38.46%), compared to 33.2% nationally. Federal Companies (4.48/5) and The Professionals Moving Specialists (4.76/5) rate highest for climate-controlled storage in Waukegan. Storage-in-transit runs about $0.50 per cubic foot per month, putting a 1-bedroom load (about 514 cu ft) at roughly $249/month in Waukegan.
| Climate-controlled storage in Waukegan | Details |
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| Waukegan movers offering this | 25 of 65 (38.46%) |
| National average | 33.2% |
| Top-rated Waukegan providers | Federal Companies, The Professionals Moving Specialists |
| Storage-in-transit rate | About $0.50 per cubic foot per month |
| 1-bedroom monthly estimate (~514 cu ft) | $249 |
Climate-controlled units regulate both temperature and humidity, preventing warping, cracking, and mold in wood furniture, vinyl records, and electronics that temperature-only storage cannot protect. This matters most for storage gaps longer than 30 days or for moves that span seasonal humidity swings.
How much does fragile-only packing cost in Waukegan?
Fragile-only packing is available from 21 of 65 Waukegan movers (32.31%), compared to 23.83% nationally. Federal Companies (4.48/5) and The Professionals Moving Specialists (4.76/5) rate highest for fragile-only packing in Waukegan. Full professional packing runs $0.15 to $0.21 per pound; fragile-only packing covers dishes, glassware, mirrors, and lamps at a fraction of that total.
| Fragile-only packing in Waukegan | Details |
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| Waukegan movers offering this | 21 of 65 (32.31%) |
| National average | 23.83% |
| Top-rated Waukegan providers | Federal Companies, The Professionals Moving Specialists |
| Full professional packing rate | $0.15 to $0.21 per pound |
Fragile-only packing targets dishes, glassware, mirrors, and lamps without a full-service packing contract. Limiting professional packing to breakables keeps total packing cost down while covering the items most likely to break in transit.
What is the top-rated moving company in Waukegan?
Mighty Moving & Storage (4.64/5 on moveBuddha) is the highest-rated moving company in Waukegan, drawing on 97 verified customer reviews across Illinois. The Waukegan market averages 4.42/5 across 65 reviewed companies. Use the moveBuddha moving cost calculator to get a cost baseline before collecting quotes.
Frequently asked questions: moving in Waukegan, IL
How much do movers cost in Waukegan, IL?
Local movers in Waukegan, IL charge by the hour. Based on moveBuddha's data from 3 Waukegan movers, hourly rates in this market range from $75/hour to $150/hour, with a median of $99/hour. Waukegan's top-rated mover is Mighty Moving & Storage, earning a 4.64/5 on moveBuddha, drawing on 97 verified customer reviews across Illinois.
Key cost factors for a Waukegan move, based on moveBuddha's review data:
- Access fees: stairs, elevators, long carries, and shuttle service each add $75-$500+ when the truck can't load directly. Get these costs itemized in your estimate before signing.
- Deposit requirement: 32.0% of Waukegan movers require a deposit to hold your move date. Confirm refund terms before paying.
- Full valuation coverage: 42.0% of Waukegan movers (27.0 companies) offer it. The default released-value protection covers only $0.60 per pound. Full valuation coverage costs extra and covers replacement value.
- Hours on-site: local moves bill by the clock. Home size, floor access, elevator waits, and how much packing work the crew handles are the primary time drivers.
- Long-distance pricing: moves leaving Waukegan across state lines are priced by shipment weight and mileage, not hourly. 71.0% of Waukegan movers (46.0 companies) handle interstate moves. Fuel surcharges on long-distance moves typically add 8%-15% to transportation charges.
- Packing services: 98.0% of Waukegan movers (64.0 companies) offer full packing, and 58.0% supply packing materials. Professional packing adds $0.15-$0.21 per pound on average.
DIY options like a rental truck or moving container reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving, based on moveBuddha's analysis. Use the moving cost calculator to get a market-specific baseline before collecting quotes.
What do full-service movers in Waukegan include, and what costs extra?
A standard full-service move in Waukegan, IL includes loading, transport, and unloading. Basic furniture padding and simple disassembly/reassembly for bed frames and standard furniture pieces are included in the base rate. Packing, valuation upgrades, storage, crating, and specialty-item handling are add-ons billed separately. The table below shows what Waukegan movers offer and what each add-on typically costs, based on moveBuddha's review data.
| Add-on service | % of Waukegan movers | Typical cost impact |
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| Full packing | 98.0% (64.0 companies) | +$0.15-$0.21 per pound on average |
| Packing materials | 58.0% | Priced per box or kit; confirm before booking |
| Storage | 95.0% | ~$0.50 per cubic foot per month; a 1-bedroom (~514 cu ft) runs ~$249/month |
| Full valuation coverage | 42.0% (27.0 companies) | 1%-2% of declared shipment value (~$300-$600 on a $30,000 shipment); default released-value protection pays only $0.60/lb |
| Crating (fragile/high-value items) | 68.0% (44.0 companies) | $150-$200 per item for antiques and artwork; $150-$400 for oversized pieces (safes, sectionals, appliances) |
| Labor-only (load/unload, no transport) | 63.0% (41.0 companies) | Hourly rate only; no truck or transport charge |
| Access fees (stairs, elevator, long carry, shuttle) | Situational | $75-$500+ when the truck can't load directly; shuttle service adds $0.08-$0.12 per pound with minimums starting around $200 |
Every add-on above requires written confirmation before booking. A binding estimate locks the final price. A non-binding estimate can change based on actual weight or time. See the hidden and unexpected moving costs guide for a full breakdown of what to request in writing.
Do movers in Waukegan offer senior, military, or other discounts?
moveBuddha found no confirmed senior, military, AAA, student, teacher, or law enforcement discounts among the Waukegan movers in its database. That does not mean discounts are unavailable. Ask each mover directly at the quote stage, since some companies offer unpublished rates for eligible groups. Confirm any discount in writing before signing.
How we chose the best moving companies in Waukegan
moveBuddha's moving analyst team evaluated 99 Illinois moving companies using a five-factor weighted scoring system: customer satisfaction (40%), dispute resolution (20%), industry reputation (15%), online reputation (15%), and service options (10%).
That scoring system draws on moveBuddha's dataset of 1,000+ live price points and research across 4,500+ movers nationwide, so you're getting recommendations built on real market data, not just review aggregation
- Customer satisfaction (40%): The company consistently completes moves on time, communicates proactively, and delivers within the estimated cost. These factors matter most when hiring a mover.
- Dispute resolution (20%): Problems happen in every industry. We reward companies that take clear ownership of issues and make genuine, documented efforts to resolve them.
- Industry reputation (15%): The company holds standing in professional moving organizations and participates in industry oversight, which signals accountability beyond customer reviews alone.
- Online reputation (15%): The company maintains accurate, up-to-date information online and responds promptly and professionally to customer inquiries and complaints.
- Service options (10%): We favor companies that offer full packing, storage, specialty item handling, and expedited delivery. These services matter on a complex move.
Read our complete moving company rating methodology for the full scoring breakdown.
