Senior Moving Tips

Being in business for over eight decades has taught us a lot about moving. We learned all the tips and tricks for making moves efficient and safe. Here are some things to think about when you are preparing for your big move:

Start planning early: It is never too early to start planning for a move. Even if you do not have a moving date, you should start sorting your belongings and figuring out what you wish to bring to your new place, give to friends and family, and donate. Take the time to make plans and set aside time every day for preparation.
Figure out what services you need: Every move is different, so you need to know if your mover can meet your needs. Some items require special equipment and training to complete. If you have large bulky items or require extra assistance like packing services, figure out if your mover has the expertise to meet your needs.
Find the right moving company: Find out how long your mover has been in business; the most reliable movers stay in business by providing consistently good service over many years. Visit third party websites like the Better Business Bureau and Angie’s List to learn what real customers have to say.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help: There is nothing wrong with asking for help. It is good to find a friend or family member to help you throughout the process. Your loved ones will be happy to provide support. Make sure you do not wait to the last minute, so they have time to make accommodations for helping you.

James Divine

12:07 28 Sep 23

Everyone from management to the movers themselves treat you and your possessions not just as a business but a complete understanding of what it takes... to move, by being efficient, knowledgeable, and understanding. All items arrived in great condition. We couldn’t have asked for a better moving experience.read more

Michelle Taskila

00:19 15 Sep 23

Paul Rudell

23:43 13 Sep 23

I have used Guindon for an intercity move 14 years ago and then a move downstate five years ago, with a portion of my belongings coming out of... storage this year and being moved to my home downstate. The staff is always very responsive to requests, the movers are very courteous and professional moving belonging and ensuring there is no damage done to your home or your belongings. Their rates are very affordable and I feel that I have been fortunate to receive their help over the last 14 years.read more

Allen Dehority

17:00 05 Sep 23

Sally Lyford

02:51 02 Sep 23

Friendly staff and workers. Took the time with us and care of our belongings during a move to another state. Couldn't have gone better from the... quality of packing, to communication, and to all their attitudes and hard work. Thank you Guindon!read more

Tony Rogers

15:48 31 Aug 23

The movers were friendly, courteous, fast, and professional. The driver, Eric, was exceptional.

Ashley Aaron

20:18 28 Aug 23

I cannot say enough good things about my experience. The office staff was kind and friendly. The movers were prompt and efficient. Moreover, they... were patient and willing to work with me to set up my furniture. 10/10.read more

Georgia Wayda

13:44 28 Aug 23

Very helpful, friendly fellows who do a good job.

Sue Peterson

10:31 22 Aug 23

This is our second move with Guindon. We appreciate every staff member. We have always moved with the Escanaba group. Melissa rocks on scheduling... and Brian and William and also Keith (at our destination) were great to work with during our move. We knew our belongings would get great care and they did.read more

M Dayton

15:18 18 Aug 23

Hands down the best move I experienced. Very professional and the relocation went off without a hitch. Our driver was excellent. I would highly... recommend them.read more

Bryan Pickering

21:49 12 Aug 23

I shared the picture of the rock and have received 5400 hits on the photo. Just wanted to touch base and say hi And thanks for taking my storage.... Bryan Da Mover.read more

Julie Hammill

16:04 11 Aug 23

Pleasantly surprised that the cost was below estimate, and how quickly the items were inventoried and packed in the moving truck. The movers were... very professional and personable, and hard workers. Very good experience.read more

Design Critique

14:43 07 Aug 23

Relocating one’s life 600 miles away is a stressful event, but Guindon made my move a success. I had talked with other moving companies downstate but... none were as attentive as Guindon. I got the impression that they really cared and and that carried all the way from my first interactions with Annie on the phone through the loading and unloading with Russ and his team. Thank you Guindon Moving and Storage for making a life-jarring event so smooth and well-planned.read more

Leland Kersey

19:44 04 Aug 23

We were 100 percent pleased and satisfied with everyone at Guindon Moving and Storage. We had not moved for over 50 years, so it was reassuring to... have competent people assisting us. From the initial estimate, to the packing, the move to storage and then, finally the move to our new home, all involved were excellent. The many calls to the office during this experience were always greeted with friendly assistance, also!The men who did the hard work of loading furniture and boxes of STUFF into the moving van, in and out of storage building in Escanaba, and finally into our new home,went above and beyond their duty!Very professional, helpful, pleasant and kind!!!We are grateful and would recommendGuindon's Moving and Storage without hesitation!!Thank you muchly!!!read more

Joe Boyle

12:14 02 Aug 23

A heartfelt thanks to Guindon for moving us to Grand Rapids. The entire moving process was so well done - It started with the first phone call with... Annie, Scott's quick response with a quote, fitting us into a very tight schedule and to John and his crews on both ends, what great hard work on hot days. Our household possessions arrived safely on time. The moving crews were polite and courteous. John - we really appreciated how you lead by example and we felt so confident that our possessions would be well cared for. We highly recommend Guindon.Joe and Margaret Boyleread more

William Kennedy

15:50 01 Aug 23

Guindon Moving is absolutely first rate. They are straightforward, honest, and the employees are real pros. The best of the best. From the first... contact to the final move, they did what they said. Can’t recommend them more highly.read more

Annie H

12:28 25 Jul 23

I could not wait to call Guindon Moving and storage as soon as the movers finished the delivery. I asked the office, “why would anyone use any other... moving company”? I first called approximately 6 weeks prior to our move. Because we did not have a firm date due to the sale and closing date, Annie asked me to call back closer to the exact date. When I called her back Guidon had secured a big project and were booked on the day we needed. I just did not know who else to call or what to do. Later that day Annie called me back and said they would free up two guys for the date I requested. Kyle and Ethan showed up on time and got right to work. They had our belongings safely tucked away in the truck in two hours. They followed me to the contents destinations. Yes, three different destinations with a couple of furniture swaps. I was so worried that my requests would be overwhelming but the guys understood clearly and completed all the moves effortlessly and respected all the buildings and possessions. Guidon is hands down the best moving company in the UP! Thank you Annie, Kyle and Ethan.read more

Hope Rudden

16:16 20 Jul 23

4 hours and all the furniture is moved and in its new home. Movers were great and very personable. Thank you for taking such good care of my moms... belongings.read more

Billy Kenney

14:15 12 Jul 23

Helped me put my bed together!

Michael Kassel

15:15 10 Jul 23

Excellent experience, efficient, fast and did an overall great job. Annie in the office is great, too! Highly recommended!

Tyanne Dosh

14:21 07 Jul 23

Very smooth and professional process! Conscientious and efficient with all the considerations of a large move.

Eric Viau

15:04 06 Jul 23

Kristofer Dosh

21:30 29 Jun 23

5 star experience for us with Guindon moving. Our new employer out of state wanted us to use their "preferred vendor" but ultimately allowed us to... use Guindon after we compared pricing and reputation. Guindon's pricing was fair relative to other movers we looked at. Moving experience was great both on move-out and move-in. Very professional team who took great care of our belongings. Highly recommend them.read more

Courtney Bowe

17:02 22 Jun 23

Hire this company!!! 10/10 experience with guidon moving and storage. The crew was professional, fast, and did a great job overall moving in our... furniture.The company was responsive and understanding. They worked to adjust our move in dates to the best of their ability/ capabilities since I’m 8m pregnant, and was needing my furniture asap.My family is extremely grateful for their kindness and hard work to get us moved in in a timely manner. We will recommend this company to anyone and everyone for all their moving/ storage needs.read more

stephen beranek

01:17 25 Apr 23

Look no further than Guindon Moving and Storage. Having moved several times in the last few years, we know who we can trust time and time again. From... the initial visit to the final follow up call, you know you and your possessions are in good hands no matter the weather!read more

Yooper Jayy

16:33 18 Apr 23

Guindon has a great crew from the office to the laborers. If you need help moving this is the place to go!

Tracy Donaldson

14:14 24 Mar 23

The team made everything so awesome and easy for our move! Great communication and great care!!!

William Banzhaf

16:35 24 Feb 23

Our move involved three different locations which required on time pick up and delivery at these three sites. The orchestration was perfect and all... the packing of a number of fragile items was done to the highest standards. The moving crew was great to work with. We would highly recommend Guindon moving without reservation.read more

Paul Hepner

17:38 05 Jan 23

We have used them for full moves and small hauls ...very good every time!

Julie Beauchamp

00:50 21 Dec 22

The entire experience from someone coming to see if we needed 1 truck or 2, all the great communication throughout the process. The men were timely,... considerate, polite, professional, and careful of the walls etc.read more

Annie Tippett

16:52 05 Dec 22

My experience with Guindon was 100% positive! Every single person I interacted with was professional, reassuring and upbeat! They moved my belongings... from Ishpeming to lower Michigan and it was totally stress free. Cannot recommend Guindon enough!read more

Gary H (Von)

14:58 14 Oct 22

I appreciate the owner working with me after the mishap we had.

Cassidy Cayemberg

19:59 08 Sep 22

They were very professional, quick and respectful! They did an excellent job and helped us out tremendously.

Robert Lehto

13:17 02 Aug 22

Efficient. Professional. Friendly. We’ve moved many times over the years and folks at Guindon Moving & Storage made this one the best experience - by... a long shot. Our movers were exceptional. I highly recommend and will use them again for our next venture!read more

Barb Degrave

15:31 24 Jun 22

Marie Maxwell

13:23 15 Jun 22

They knew how to pack a truck. Also, didn't damage the house getting things out.

Luke Nave

15:01 14 Jun 22

Everyone at Guindons who was part of our move was prompt, attentive, responsive, and just darn good at their jobs. They run a seamless operation and... we would recommend them to anyone looking for a professional move. Scott, Melissa, Brian, Tony, and William were great to work with!read more

Kim Strom

17:58 10 May 22

William and Jacob were wonderful! I was overwhelmed but they were quick and efficient and had a great attitude. They did their best to be helpful and... that put me at ease. Thank you so much for your sevices!read more

Mary Cattani

00:53 07 Apr 22

We could not have been happier with our experience! The 3 men arrived right on schedule and were extremely considerate, efficient, and careful with... our belongings. I would not hesitate to hire Guindon Moving again and and would definitely recommend them to anyone!read more

Paul Fulton

02:34 14 Mar 22

Joan Anderson

18:54 01 Mar 22

My husband and I were very pleased with the movers.They went out of their way to be helpful. They were very professional and treated all of our... belongings with care. They understood how stressful the day was for us! I would definitely use them again!read more

Erin Weberg

00:20 01 Mar 22

Fantastic company to work with. The gentleman that came to my home were kind courteous friendly and professional.They loaded the truck with care... and reassured me of any questions or concerns I had about storage. Very impressed and will use again, when it come time to move back into a home.read more

Annette Bergevain

17:09 19 Feb 22

Right from the very first call I knew we had the right company and people to do the job. Professional, polite, and pleasant on the phone. Our closing... date got a little complicated and Roger and his staff was understanding and flexible about changing dates. On the day of the move 3 men showed up with a large truck, you could tell they knew what the were doing by the order that they loaded the truck and the way they fit everything into the truck. The men were pleasant, respectful, hardworking and we enjoyed teasing and talking with them while they worked. Would definitely recommend this company for moving.read more

Jane Putnam

01:44 06 Dec 21

I had a delivery of chairs and a desk coming from my favorite FL furniture. Due to the pandemic it was delayed for several months. But after it... arrived in the UP, I received in a few days. The service I received was professional and the delivery went smoothly. All packing materials were taken out and the family room is starting to take shape! Thanks so much.read more

Debora Winn

00:17 27 Nov 21

Great company

Stephanie Robar

18:00 24 Nov 21

Both Dana and Annie were extremely helpful and accommodating when arranging the move. Kyle and Tyler executed the move quickly and efficiently while... paying attention to detail. They were careful with the desks (metal, and heavy!) and took precautions to ensure no damage was done to doorways, etc. I would recommend Guindon for any and all of your moving needs.read more

Dianne Connor

14:32 10 Nov 21

Best place to store your treasures

Robert Aho

16:17 30 Oct 21

I only had a few things to move and the movers got it done quickly and professionally.

daren deneau

23:18 06 Jun 21

Aaron McSwain

17:45 13 Apr 21

Best movers in our area right now! Courteous with customer service and willing to go above and beyond to get the job done.

Cori Nichols

19:39 01 Apr 21

Lauren Bareiss

19:43 03 Feb 21

This was my first time using a moving company and the guys I got from Guindon were great. They were very nice and respectful. They took extra care to... make sure my cat was secured while moving things out and were pretty careful with my items overall. They also went above and beyond to make stuff work. My box spring wouldn't fit up the stairs so one of the guys walked it around the entire building and they hoisted it up the side of the building to the emergency exit in the back! Unfortunately after PLENTY of out of the box thinking and effort the guys were not able to get my couch through the door way, but they gave me 30% off to Ashley Home Store to buy a new one and helped me store it in my storage area. It did end up being a bit more expensive than the estimate, so that was the only real negative I have, but it was well worth it. Anything they took apart they rebuilt (though my one of the legs on my kitchen table is a bit funky now) and they helped me place everything exactly where I wanted it. They were a great help. Definitely recommend.read more

B Rad King

15:13 07 Jan 21

Very helpful and extremely friendly!!

Todd Beauchamp

15:16 18 Nov 20

Very nice storage units. Fairly priced, very safe, good business people. Conveniently located also.

CosmoBee7

21:50 05 Jul 20

These people are amazing. I was sitting in a lot with a 20' loaded truck, ready to move into my new apartment. The movers I had hired NO SHOWED. I... am new to the area, a woman, and solo. I had no idea how I could get help, especially at the last minute nearing the 4th of July. I called Guindon Moving Co. and spoke to amazing Annie. Annie said she had a crew that she could dispatch immediately. They arrived at my place within 30 minutes. The guys were so polite and professional. They managed to clean out the truck in short order and did it with a smile in the intense heat we had. Scott and Tyler were absolutely phenomenal. I would recommend this company, hands down, over and above any company. They exceeded my expectations by a wide margin and I hope that anyone who reads this review will use Guindon Moving. They will rock your move!read more

Sherri Buchanan

19:37 12 Jun 20

They moved my furniture and were very professional and fast. The two men were very coordinated. Worked very well together to get the job done.Thank... you!read more

Gary Sirois

19:01 04 Jun 20

Excellent units and very nice people

Jason Parks

13:34 11 May 20

Wonderful experience with Guindon movers this past weekend. They were easy to work with, the crew was fast and efficient, and this was easily the... least stressful move we've ever had.read more

Andy Schlei

21:56 08 Mar 20

Guindon Moving and Storage is a top-notch, professional moving company. I had to move belongings out of a small apartment and into a storage unit. ... I was not organized -- items were all over the apartment. I spoke with the courteous office staff on Monday an scheduled the move for Thursday. The crew showed up on time and quickly packed everything up, safely wrapped in marked boxes. They took it to a 10' x 10' storage unit and got everything to fit. I thought that would be impossible. I could not more highly recommend these movers.read more

Katelyn morrison

12:25 08 Feb 20

They are the best! Moved my household and huge piano with relative ease, were incredibly kind, and very quick. I highly recommend!

Y-L Wang

01:57 24 Jan 20

Very nice service. They are careful while moving my piano and try the best they can to keep my floor clean. I am very grateful.

17:32 23 Jan 20

They offer a multitude of services at prices sure to fit anyone's budget, the owner is really easy to work with and is willing to do anything needed... in order to make sure that they can work for youread more

17:30 23 Jan 20

They do an amazing job regardless of the time of year or moving situation, the guys at guindon are always awesome to work with and make sure that all... the things they move and delivered without damage. Would recommend to anyone in the area looking for a mover!read more

John Johnson

14:15 30 Dec 19

Reasonable rates on storage units

Korey Capello

15:12 14 May 19

Great service from start to finish. The office was in communication throughout the process. The movers were friendly and went above and beyond when... unloading at my new house. Happy as can be with the experience and will be recommending to others.read more

Kenneth Brunette

14:36 06 Apr 19

Desiree Carlson

13:45 15 Mar 19

Tim Salisbury

04:55 06 Jan 19

Teri Thompson

04:38 18 Nov 18

Highly recommended!! Have used this company for 4 moves, Scott is a pleasure to work with and his follow up is amazing. His staff, including... John, Brian, and Tony are a top notch crew. They moved my mothers entire contents of her 1300 square foot home in less than a 8 hour shift. Wow is all I can say, and if you want it done right these are the people to call!! Thanks everyone for a great experience!read more

Donna Rushton

10:16 12 Feb 18

Roger Flinn

13:40 27 Jan 18

Steve D

16:19 29 Nov 17

Guindon Moving went above and beyond to ensure my move went very smoothly, despite a couple of glitches on my end. I recommend everyone should... contact Scott J at Guindon/Stevens when their move involves MI's UP.read more

Aundra Green

19:24 27 Nov 17

Ppp Ssss

11:37 28 Oct 17

Very nice people

John Brzozowski

18:42 24 Oct 17

Tim Contois

00:40 29 Jul 17

kelly jensen

19:10 29 Jun 15

Highly professional and courteous company to work with! Great drivers and delivery coordinators that have been employed with the company for many... years. Two thumbs up!! :)read more

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