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I moved 7 times in the last 10 years and this was my worse experience:
- late pick up, did not wrap the furniture damaging them and the property
- they suggested me to plan at least one month between pick up and delivery, and two days before the delivery they charged me extra 400 because of storage (note: they suggested me the dates, I even had to pay airbnb while waiting for my stuff to be delivered)
- at delivery the wrapping of mattresses and couches was broken and I had soiled footprints on mattresses, pillows, heavy stains on couches and armchairs (ut the charged extra 60 dollars at pickup to cover mattresses with plastic...but if they do not arrive covered apparently it is not their responsibility)
- missing items at the delivery: they are not even replying about those
- delivery crew left the heaviest item (an antique bookshelf) under the rain on the sidewalk telling they couldn't fit it in the apartment. I hired two men that were able to deliver the same furniture the day after the move
- after more than two months they are proposing a reimbursement of 50 dollars. My furniture is now almost entirely stained and scratched. Many times they put tape on hardwood that peeled away the varnish.
I was ready for stress, but it would have been more convenient to sell everything and buy it again that dealing with such a poor work ethic!
So many things wrong with this company, wish I could give them zero stars.
First off, arrived 30 hours after they initially told me they would. Called tell me the day before, but I was travelling so I missed it. They left no voicemail, didn't email me, or try calling again. They have no after hour service so I had no way of calling them back until the next day, 3 hours after they were supposed to arrive.
Gave me attitude when I complained about their poor communication skills, no apology.
The charge was nowhere close to what they quoted me. They told me they pack up paintings to ensure they survive the trip undamaged. Neglecting to mention the $100+ fee that would add. And my painting frame was chipped in multiple spots by the time I got it anyway! What a waste that was.
They broke the leg off my TV and casually threw it in a box without mentioning anything. When I put in a claim because I was upset it was broken, they told me it would take 4-6 weeks. It is now 7 weeks later and when I asked for an update they said 3-4 more weeks. They have no intention of following through with my claim and are clearly just trying to wait me out.
Charged me a "warehousing fee" of $110 for holding onto my stuff, when I was already waiting for it past the expected delivery date. Terrible communication with the delivery driver as he wouldn't take the charge off, and they wouldn't refund me and did the same as my claim and pretended that it never happened and keep giving me the run-around.
Ended up costing me $400 more than the initial quote with all their extra fees and nonsense.
Absolute joke of a company. I can't believe they're still in business.
PLEASE NEVER USE THIS COMPANY! It is not worth it!
Baddest moving experience. Don't be fooled by their inquire. It's 2 to 3 times more expensive after. They add 100$ for few stairs etc...
Stay away from this company.
Just take a look at their reviews and you will understand.
This company has addressed all of my concerns and I promised that we would write a good note for them. Our shipment was moving from Halifax to GTA (Thornhill) area and although I did confirm that I wanted delivery as soon as the truck arrives and they did make arrangements – when the truck arrived I had to cancel the delivery due to a cockroach manifestation.
The delivery was cancelled and they took the shipment back to storage. There was a re-delivery charge that had to be applied and I completely understand that. But when I reached out to the manager Eva she was very understanding and sympathetic to the situation and actually offered me some free storage due to the off season. Many thanks to Eva.
Great service and customer service! Wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.
Avoid at all costs!!
This company is total garbage!!!
their booking service, Amy, is very efficient but that's about it. Their foreman for the packing staff, Tonga was the RUDEST guy ever. Their insurance coverage is a sham. Hidden in the fine print is the big fat deduction. They lost my boxes and broke my stuff!
If you are looking at booking with them. Don't! If you already have, go find a lawyer.
Our estimate tripled! When we asked for a re-scale they said "sure" and then did everything in their power to stop it.
When the moving truck finally arrived after a month of asking when our stuff was arriving, they demanded that we pay now or they will take our stuff. We re-fused to pay the absurd amount, it was clearly over and above what our stuff actually weighed.
We are still in a legal battle, they have lost so much of our belongings and broke or damaged almost everything!
They seemed great in the beginning but that all changed when we asked where our stuff was.
Do not use them, you will regret it. I do.
Dear Amanda,
CMS would like to thank you for your feedback on your recent moving experience. We appreciate that we can not satisfy all of our customers, but we strive do to our best.
We would like however to mention several facts that you omitted on your review. The quote was more than the original estimate due to the fact that you mislead your moving representative about the amount of items that you were moving. When requesting a quote it was you who provided us with a list of only 84 items to be moved. However, we picked up and transported a total of 287 items. That was more than double the inventory that was originally provided to us. The quote also increased due to the fact that you added a vehicle transportation to the original moving quote which was also an additional cost - which you agreed upon.
It is true that you request a re-scale to be performed in your presence. We were happy to do so in your presence and were always willing. It is also true that when the driver arrived - the scale station closed shortly after performing the full scale. At no time did we deny to "try to stop" anything as per your statement. Contrary to your statement we were always willing to do the re-scale so that you are comfortable with the weight charges you were being charged.
You have added an additional 203 items to your inventory shipped and an SUV to be shipped across the country and still expected the price to remain the same?
You also forgot to mention that as a courtesy to you as the customer we proceeded with the delivery to ensure that you are not faced with any further delays with accepting your shipment. We waived several fees and were still being accommodating to your delivery requests - after originally requesting storage.
CMS will work with you to try and find an amicable fair resolution to ensure your final satisfaction. We wish you and your family only the best in your new residence.
Marketing and Management Response Team
CMS
I move a lot of work and this time I decided to listen to my wife and search online. Getting a quote was quick and after a few phone calls I chose my mover. I have to say that Holly was very knowledgeable and always had a solution for my needs. On the moving day we forgot to pack a few items which the guys took care of. The TV and a few dished which need the extra care which I was happy to include. All in all the experience was great. The packing was done well and Holly was always there for me.
I was very impressed at the customer service from this company, especially over the weekend. We had a mover booked for weeks and when they didnt show up on time as scheduled, we had to scramble and call someone at the last minute. Jill and Holly were the reps that I spoke to and were just amazing to deal with. When they said that they would call back, they actually did - which is very hard to find lately. The crew was great at pick up - and although a few items did get scratched I am still very happy with the overall result. They helped us avoid a very costly situation with the new buyers. If we didnt have a pick up on that weekend, I dont know what we would have done.
AAA: they belong also the company Canadian Moving System! Be Aware!
1 review, 19st Sept 2016: We was still waiting for our stuff after 21 days!! They are charging us 4 time more than quotation we hidden fees and no proof of charges, Stay away from them they will waste your time. 20 days sleeping on the floor without personal belongs!! unbelievable... They will charge you for something that you never talked about (150$ stairs fee for example)
Update 24Sept: Hello hello!! Guess what?? I received my stuff after one month (instead 5-10days) and everything was smashed and broken!! Computers, furniture, chairs, everything! Also DO NOT PROVIDE CREDIT CARD to them! They will charge anyway any amount that they want! They quote for 750 $ after we receive a request of 2400$ plus the deposit paid, after the charged 1500$ on my credit card cutting in half the weight of our stuff, and because was the maximum payable on my cc. Stay way from them, they will fraud you! They own three different company (another way to cheat you) and they will use a different name for manage the complain. Do not believe any word from them!
Long distance move from Manitoba to Ontario. Our option is "self-pack" (we packed the stuff ourselves) and the goods came intact. From pick-up point (Manitoba) to delivery (Ontario), both crews are nice, polite, helpful and made sure that they attended to my requests on where to put my stuff.
My first time to hire movers, and I regret I that I didn't do it in the past (I did self-move in my previous moves). It's great that we don't have to worry about loading/unloading (less work). It's cheaper than self-move in terms of truck rental, gas, food, etc. plus it saved me a lot of stress driving across the country.
I'm glad I chose Canadian Moving Systems. You made our lives easier. Overall it's a great experience dealing with them especially Eva and Cindy. They will help you each step of the way, and very patient and prompt in answering questions. I will surely recommend you to my friends and relatives who might need your service in the future.
To you and your team, especially to Eva and Cindy, our family wants to say thank you, we're forever grateful!! God bless you all and your family as well!!
Canadian Moving Systems Inc. has a TrustScore™ of 0.6. The average TrustScore™ for other businesses providing similar services in Calgary and the surrounding areas is 2.8. For detailed information on how TrustScore is calculated, click here to learn more.
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Customer Reviews | Last 12 Months | All Time |
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Total Received | 2 | 29 |
Approved | 2 | 21 |
Unverified | 0 | 6 |
Suspicious | 0 | 2 |
Overall Rating | 1/5 | 2.1/5 |
Complaints Received | Last 12 Months | Last 3 Years |
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Suppliers & Creditors | 0 | 0 |
Employees & Sub-Contractors | 0 | 0 |
Transparency | |
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Posted License Information | Not yet provided |
Posted Liability Insurance | Not yet provided |
Posted Workers Compensation | Not yet provided |
Company Website | No |
Social Media Profiles | Not yet provided |
Endorsed by Peers | Not yet endorsed |
In Business Since | 2006 |
Member of TrustedPros Since | 2014 |
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Moving Services. Canadian Moving Systems is an established trusted logisitic leader serving the Canadian and US relocation market. We specialize in relocating families, students, seniors, and corporate clients across North America.
Canadian Moving Systems is an established trusted logisitic leader serving the Canadian and US relocation market. We specialize in relocating families, students, seniors, and corporate clients across North America.
Our experience, work ethic and our great people make the difference!
We strive to have the highest level of performance and customer service in the moving industry.
Canadian Moving Systems believes that a successful business is built from a positive customer experience. Our customer service agents will be with you every step of the way to ensure your complete satisfaction during the moving process.
Whether you are moving locally or across the country Canadian Moving Systems is the relocation specialist for you!
Canadian Moving Systems specializes in local and long distance moves and storage services, we will work with you to design and cater to all of your moving, storage and packing needs within your budget.
Canadian Moving Systems. has the equipment, personnel, and the facilities to make your move as seamless as possible.
Call or Email us to speak with one of our friendly relocation specialists.
Here are some of the services we offer:
Affordable moves
Corporate relocations
Quality & Customer Care Last minutes move
Packaging specialist
Full service moves
30 Days free Storage
Local moves
Long distance moves
Long term and short term storage options
Packing Materials for sale
Main contact(s) | Alisa Brooke |
Listed with TrustedPros since: | 2014 |
Residential work | Yes |
Commercial work | Yes |
Warranty | No |
Accepts credit cards | Yes |
Year established | 2006 |
Offers financing | No |
24 Hour emergency service | Yes |
Legal structure | Incorporated |
Licensing information | Contact Canadian Moving Systems Inc. to request licensing info. |
Insurance information | Contact Canadian Moving Systems Inc. to request insurance details. |
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