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Moving Services in Chicago, IL From a Local Team That Takes Care of People

Melendez Moving Inc helps Chicago families, renters, homeowners, seniors, students, and businesses move with less stress, better planning, and careful handling from start to finish.

  • Licensed & Insured
  • Uniformed Crews
  • Local & Interstate Moves
  • Equipment Included
  • 5-Star, Customer-Focused Service
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  • Licensed & Insured
  • Uniformed Crews
  • Local & Interstate
  • Equipment Included
  • MC #087428 · DOT #3120049
  • 5-Star, Customer-Focused
Chicago's #1 Local Moving Company

Moving Services in Chicago, IL, Done the Right Way

Moving is stressful enough without a crew that shows up late, underprepared, or unsure how to get a couch up a vintage stairwell. Melendez Moving Inc is a family-owned, Chicago-based company that does it differently. We plan the building access, bring the right equipment, and send trained, uniformed crews who treat your move like it matters, because it does.

From studio apartments and three-flat walk-ups to suburban homes and full office relocations, we handle local and interstate moves with careful handling from the first box to the last.

Melendez Moving packer carefully wrapping fragile items into a labeled box
What We Move

Complete Moving Services for Chicago & the Suburbs

One local team for every kind of move, plus the specialty and add-on services that make move day easier.

Local Moving

Same-neighborhood and cross-town moves for homes, condos, and apartments, handled by a careful local crew.

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Long Distance Moving

Interstate moves throughout the lower 48 with clear estimates, careful loading, and real communication.

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Residential Moving

Houses, condos, and townhomes moved with furniture protection and respect for your home.

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Apartment Movers

Walk-ups, high-rises, tight stairwells, and freight elevators handled the right way.

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Commercial Moving

Office and business relocations with minimal downtime, after-hours options, and organized crews.

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Packing Services

Full, partial, and fragile-only packing with the right materials and clear labeling.

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Piano Moving

Uprights and baby grands wrapped, balanced, and moved with the right equipment and care.

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Senior Moving

Patient, gentle help with downsizing, assisted-living moves, and family coordination.

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Student Moving

Dorms, campus apartments, and small moves with affordable, flexible scheduling.

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Furniture Moving

Disassembly, wrapping, careful carrying, and reassembly for heavy and oversized pieces.

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Emergency Moving

Last-minute and short-notice moves. Call us and we'll do our best to fit you in.

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Moving & Storage

Short-term and longer-term storage coordination for households and businesses in transition.

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Moving Boxes & Supplies

Boxes, tape, paper, bubble wrap, and blankets, plus guidance on what you actually need.

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Employee Relocation

Organized, discreet relocation support for staff moving across town or across the country.

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Auto Shipping

Vehicle transport coordination so your car arrives with the rest of your long-distance move.

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Art & Antique Moving

White-glove handling, custom wrapping, and careful loading for high-value and fragile pieces.

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Junk Removal

Clear out unwanted items before move day so you only pay to move what you keep.

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De-Clutter Program

Sort, keep, donate, and discard before a move, so you start fresh with less to carry.

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Why Melendez Moving

A Local Team You Can Actually Trust

We earn that trust the hard way, with careful work, honest communication, and crews who take pride in doing it right.

Care-First, Always

Our entire company is built on one rule: take care of people. Period. Your home and belongings are treated like our own.

Careful Handling

Trained crews wrap, pad, and protect furniture, floors, and doorways, then disassemble and reassemble what needs it.

Licensed & Insured

A licensed Chicago business with MC and DOT authority, insurance, and workers' comp. Certificates of insurance on request.

Local & Interstate

From a same-block carry to a cross-country haul throughout the lower 48, we handle moves of every size.

Punctual & Uniformed

A fresh, on-time, uniformed crew shows up ready to work, with the right equipment already on the truck.

Real Communication

We follow up with a direct call before move day to confirm details, special items, COIs, and building access.

Built for Every Move

Homes, Businesses & Long-Distance Relocations

Residential Moving by Melendez Moving in Chicago

Residential Moving

Houses, condos, townhomes, and apartments moved with furniture protection and respect for your home.

  • Local & cross-town moves
  • Walk-ups, greystones & high-rises
  • Furniture wrapping & reassembly
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Commercial Moving by Melendez Moving in Chicago

Commercial Moving

Office and business relocations planned to keep downtime low, with after-hours and weekend options.

  • Offices, files & equipment
  • After-hours scheduling
  • Employee relocation support
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Long-Distance Moving by Melendez Moving in Chicago

Long-Distance Moving

Interstate moves across the lower 48 with clear estimates, careful loading, and real communication.

  • Lower 48 states
  • Inventory & delivery windows
  • Auto shipping coordination
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The Chicago Building-Approved Mover

We Handle the Building Headaches, Not Just the Boxes

In Chicago, the furniture is rarely the hard part. The freight elevator is booked, the condo board wants a Certificate of Insurance before the crew gets past the lobby, and there's nowhere legal to park the truck. We plan all of that before move day.

Certificate of Insurance (COI)

Many high-rises and condo associations require a COI on file before move day, and some won't let the crew past the lobby without one. Send us your building's requirements and we coordinate the paperwork with property management.

Freight Elevators & Loading Docks

We help reserve your freight-elevator window and loading-dock time slot, then plan the move around them so your slot is never lost.

City Permits & Parking

On blocks without a dock, the truck needs a legal spot. We walk you through Chicago's moving-truck permits and posted signage so you're not circling on move day.

Walk-Ups & Vintage Stairwells

Tight greystone staircases and narrow doorways are our normal. We measure first, protect woodwork and floors, and disassemble whatever needs to come apart.

We Know Every Chicago Building Type

From a Streeterville high-rise to a Logan Square two-flat, we plan the move around your building.

High-Rise Condo

Downtown / North Side

Freight-elevator scheduling, loading-dock time slots, COI requirements

We reserve your elevator and dock window and coordinate the COI ahead of time.

Vintage Walk-Up / Greystone

North & West Side

Narrow stairwells, tight turns, front-stoop access, no elevator

We measure doorways and stairs, protect original woodwork, and plan the carry.

Mid-Rise Loft

South & West Loop

Street-level loading, limited building hours, busy corridors

We coordinate loading times and parking so the move stays on schedule.

Suburban Single-Family

Collar Suburbs

Longer carries, driveway loading, multiple stories

We bring the right crew size and protect floors and stairs throughout.

Courtyard / Bungalow

West Side

Rear-alley access, shared driveways, gate clearance

We know the alley routes and rear-gate access rules block by block.

Not sure what your building requires? Tell us about it and we'll handle the paperwork and scheduling.

How It Works

A Simple, Five-Step Moving Process

Call, plan, pack, move, settle. We keep everyone on the same page from your first quote to the final walkthrough.

  1. 1

    Call

    Tell us about your move. We give you a clear quote and answer every question about your building, timeline, and items.

  2. 2

    Plan

    We follow up with a direct call before move day to confirm the finer details, special items, COIs, and elevator or parking access.

  3. 3

    Pack

    Need help? Our crew wraps, pads, and packs your belongings, from glassware to furniture, with the right materials.

  4. 4

    Move

    A fresh, punctual, uniformed crew loads, transports, and protects everything, in your building and on the road.

  5. 5

    Settle

    We place items room by room, reassemble furniture, and walk through with you so you can start enjoying your new place.

The Team

A Family Business Built on One Rule

Our origin story is one of humble beginnings. Kevin Melendez started in the moving business as a helper, then a driver, and finally a contractor. After years of hands-on experience, he built Melendez Moving Inc around one simple lesson learned the hard way at companies that forgot it: take care of people. Period.

Today, Lauren and Kevin Melendez run a company where careful handling and real communication are the standard, not the exception. Every move is well-planned, respectful, and tailored to your situation, because we are not just moving boxes. We are looking after the things that matter to you.

  • LMLauren MelendezPresident
  • KMKevin MelendezDirector of Operations
Uniformed Melendez Moving crew carefully moving wrapped furniture on a dolly outside a Chicago home
Melendez Moving crew loading a wrapped cabinet up a truck ramp
Melendez mover carrying shrink-wrapped furniture down a vintage Chicago staircase
Melendez Moving crew loading a wrapped, strapped cabinet up a truck ramp with a hand truck
No Surprise Fees

The Right Equipment, Always Included

The basics that protect your furniture and speed up your move come standard on every truck, at no extra charge.

  • Furniture DollyAlways included, no fee
  • Hand TruckAlways included, no fee
  • Furniture StrapsAlways included, no fee
  • Hand Tools for AssemblyAlways included, no fee
  • Rope / Tie-DownsAlways included, no fee
Licensed, Insured & Accountable

Credentials You Can Verify

We lead with our paperwork because trust in this business is earned with proof, not slogans. Certificates of insurance are available on request.

  • Licensed Chicago Business

    City License #70318261

  • Insured & Workers' Comp

    Progressive · Pinnacle Point Insurance Co

  • Interstate Authority

    MC #087428 · DOT #3120049

  • State License

    IL Lic/Cert #220206

Uniformed crews · Family-owned and operated · Chicago, IL

No Surprises

Honest, Transparent Pricing

The number one fear when hiring movers is a final bill that blows past the quote. We explain exactly how pricing works and confirm the details with a direct call before move day, so the number you hear is the number you pay.

Hourly Pricing

Best for most local moves. You pay for the crew and truck by the hour, with a clear estimate up front of how long your move should take based on your home and access.

Flat-Rate & Binding Estimates

Best when you want one locked number, common for long-distance moves or moves with tricky building access. We assess your inventory and access up front and hold the price.

What Drives Your Final Cost

  • How much you're moving (your inventory volume)
  • Access on both ends: stairs, elevators, and carry distance
  • Packing help and specialty items like pianos or antiques
  • Storage needs between closings
  • Timing, since month-end and summer are the busiest

Our No-Surprises Promise

  • No surprise stair or long-carry fees
  • No last-minute truck or fuel charges
  • No inflated materials upsells
  • Standard equipment included at no fee
Real Chicago Moves

Our Crew, On the Job

Real photos of the Melendez Moving team wrapping, carrying, and protecting customers' belongings across Chicagoland.

Uniformed Melendez Moving crew moving wrapped furniture on a dolly outside a Chicago home
Melendez Moving crew loading a wrapped, strapped cabinet up a truck ramp with a hand truck
Melendez mover carrying shrink-wrapped furniture down a vintage Chicago staircase
A Chicago home packed and ready for moving day with stacked, labeled boxes
Moving boxes packed in a downtown Chicago high-rise condo during a Melendez move
Customer Reviews

What Chicago Customers Say

Real reviews from Melendez Moving customers on Google and Yelp.

This is the 20th time I've moved in my adult life, and Melendez Moving is, hands down, the most professional and meticulous moving company I've ever used. They took better care moving my baby grand than the piano company did when I bought it. I couldn't recommend them more highly.
HHeidi C.Verified Google / Yelp review
From start to finish, Melendez Moving exceeded my expectations. I had a long out-of-state move (Chicago to Dallas) and they delivered all my belongings without a scratch within 48 hours. Prompt, knowledgeable, and very friendly.
RRachael O.Verified Google / Yelp review
I've moved many times, both long haul and local, and this was by far the best small moving crew I've ever hired. They treated my property as if it were their own. My final cost was exactly as estimated; nothing was damaged or broken.
SSally F.Verified Google / Yelp review
I've used Melendez Moving twice and both experiences were exactly what I was looking for. They showed up on time and the move took the exact amount of time I expected. Moving is the worst, so you might as well hire the best!
LLori M.Verified Google / Yelp review
Kevin and his team have helped me move several times. Last month I had them help when my mom needed to move. They're respectful of time, work quickly, and are meticulous with wrapping. It rained during our last move and they prepped well, so there was no damage and no mess on the new carpets.
NNick B.Verified Google / Yelp review
A friend used Melendez for a cross-country move and recommended them. From my first phone call, Lauren Melendez was responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. So glad we used them.
KKim B.Verified Google / Yelp review

Moving Services in Chicago, IL You Can Count On

Finding reliable moving services in Chicago, IL can feel like a gamble. The city is full of listings that look like local movers but are really lead brokers selling your phone number to whoever bids lowest. By the time a crew shows up, often late and underprepared, you are already stuck. Melendez Moving Inc is the opposite of that. We are a real, family-owned Chicago moving company based at 3900 N Normandy Ave on the Northwest Side, with uniformed crews, verifiable licensing, and a guiding principle we actually live by: take care of people. Period.

Local Movers in Chicago Who Know the City

Good Chicago movers do not just lift boxes. They know that a Lincoln Park walk-up and a South Loop loading dock are two completely different jobs. Our crews have navigated tight greystone stairwells, vintage two-flats and three-flats, downtown high-rises with freight elevators, and alleys where the truck has to thread the needle. As your local movers in Chicago, we plan the building access before move day, help you coordinate the Certificate of Insurance your building requires, and sort out elevator reservations and street parking so the move runs on schedule instead of falling apart in the lobby.

A Full-Service Moving Company in Chicago

Whether you are moving a studio across the neighborhood or a four-bedroom house to the suburbs, Melendez Moving is a complete moving company in Chicago. Our residential movers handle houses, condos, townhomes, and apartments with furniture protection and careful reassembly. Our apartment movers know how to handle walk-ups, high-rises, tight hallways, and condo building rules. For businesses, our commercial movers relocate offices with minimal downtime, including after-hours and weekend scheduling, equipment handling, and employee relocation support. And when you are leaving town, our long distance movers in Chicago coordinate interstate moves throughout the lower 48 with clear estimates and real delivery communication.

Packing, Specialty & Add-On Services

Need a hand with the boxes? Our packing services in Chicago range from full-service packing to fragile-only help for kitchens and glassware, with the right materials and clear labeling so nothing gets crushed and the first night is not chaos. We also handle the tricky stuff most crews would rather avoid. Our piano movers in Chicago wrap and balance uprights and baby grands with the right equipment. Our furniture movers disassemble, pad, carry, and reassemble heavy and oversized pieces. We offer senior movers in Chicago who bring patience and a de-clutter program for downsizing, student moving for dorms and campus apartments, art and antique handling for high-value items, plus storage coordination, moving boxes and supplies, junk removal, and auto shipping support.

When You Need an Emergency Mover in Chicago

Plans fall apart. A closing slips, a landlord changes the date, or the company you booked never shows. We have helped a lot of people in exactly that spot. While our hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and we cannot promise every date, our emergency movers in Chicago will do their best to fit you in on short notice. Call as early as you can and we will tell you honestly what we can do.

Licensed, Insured & Equipped, With Nothing Hidden

You should be able to verify who you are hiring. Melendez Moving is a licensed Chicago business (City license 70318261), insured through Progressive, with workers' compensation coverage, and we operate under MC #087428 and DOT #3120049 for interstate moves. Basic equipment is always included at no extra fee, including furniture dollies, hand trucks, straps, hand tools, and tie-downs. No surprise charges for the tools that protect your furniture.

Ready When You Are

From residential movers and apartment movers to commercial movers, packing services, and long distance movers, Chicago families and businesses keep choosing Melendez Moving because we treat people the way we would want to be treated. If you are looking for moving services in Chicago, IL that come with careful handling, honest communication, and a crew that actually cares, request your free quote and let us make your next move an easy one.

Get your free moving quote or call us at +1 (206) 803-7770.

Frequently Asked Questions

We handle local moves across Chicago and the suburbs, long-distance and interstate moves throughout the lower 48, residential and apartment moves, commercial and office relocations, packing and supplies, plus specialty work like piano, senior, student, furniture, and art and antique moving. If you are not sure which fits, call us and we will point you to the right plan.

Yes. Melendez Moving Inc is a licensed Chicago business (City license 70318261) and is insured through Progressive, with workers' compensation coverage through Pinnacle Point Insurance Co. For interstate moves we operate under MC #087428 and DOT #3120049. Certificates of insurance for your building can be provided on request.

We are based at 3900 N Normandy Ave on Chicago's Northwest Side and handle moves within about 50 miles, including Chicago and suburbs such as Naperville, Evanston, Oak Park, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Naperville, Des Plaines, Orland Park, and many more. We also perform long-distance moves across the country.

It is included. Furniture dollies, hand trucks, furniture straps, hand tools for assembly, and rope or tie-downs come with your move at no extra fee. You should never be surprised by a separate charge for basic equipment.

We follow up with a direct call to go over the finer details and flag any special circumstances, so everyone is on the same page before move day. On the day itself, you get a fresh, punctual, uniformed crew that is ready to work and careful with your home and belongings.

Be as packed and prepared as possible. Use plenty of packing paper for boxes with glassware, keep boxes full enough to avoid crushing but not overpacked, and clear out garbage and debris so walkways stay open. The cleaner and more orderly things are, the smoother and faster move day goes.

Often, yes. We cannot promise every date, and our hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, but we have helped many customers in a pinch. Call as early as you can and we will do our best to fit you in.

Yes. Many Chicago high-rises and condo associations require a Certificate of Insurance on file before move day, and some will not let the crew past the lobby without one. Send us your building's requirements and we will coordinate the COI with property management and help reserve your freight-elevator window or loading-dock time slot.

On blocks without a loading dock, the truck still needs a legal place to park close to your door, and many Chicago streets have permit zones or posted restrictions. The City of Chicago offers moving-truck street permits, and we will walk you through whether your block needs one so the truck is not circling on move day.

As early as you can. Month-end and the summer months are the busiest, since most leases turn over then, and high-rise freight elevators often book two to four weeks out. If your dates are flexible, a mid-month, mid-week move is usually easier to schedule and easier on the budget.

We move through Chicago winters all the time. Our crews lay down floor protection, manage salt and slush, and take extra care on icy steps and walkways. If the weather turns genuinely unsafe, we work with you on flexible rescheduling rather than putting your belongings or our crew at risk.

Both, depending on your move. Hourly pricing works well for most local moves, where you pay for the crew and truck by the hour. A flat rate or binding estimate makes sense when you want one locked number, which is common for long-distance moves or moves with tricky building access. We will tell you which fits your move, and why, before you book.

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Chicago-Based, Serving the Whole Area

We are based on Chicago's Northwest Side and move households and businesses within about 50 miles, plus long-distance moves across the country.

  • Address3900 N Normandy Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
  • Phone+1 (206) 803-7770
  • HoursSun – Sat, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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