Two decades of moves. Same crews. Same standards.
EZ Movers & Storage has been moving Chicagoland families and businesses since 1997. Full-time, background-checked crews — no day labor, no subcontractors. Real people answer the phone, and real estimates that don't change on move day.
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— Tanya Y.
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Moving services for Gold Coast.
Local Moves Within Gold Coast
Most Gold Coast buildings — including the Palmolive, 132 E. Delaware, 4 E. Elm, and the buildings along East Lake Shore Drive — require a Certificate of Insurance with specific limits and additional-insured wording named exactly to the building, plus a reserved freight-elevator window, often 3–7 days before move day. We've worked with most of these property managers directly, so the paperwork moves fast.
Long Distance & Out-of-State Moves
Moves out of Gold Coast to anywhere in Illinois, the Midwest, or coast to coast. You get a binding flat-rate estimate and a guaranteed delivery window before move day. No surprise weight tickets at the curb, no fuel surcharges tacked on at delivery, no shipment getting lost in a warehouse transfer. Whenever possible, the same crew that loads your home in Gold Coast unloads at your new address. We have done long-distance moves to Florida, Texas, Arizona, the Carolinas, and every state in between.
Packing, Storage & Supplies
Full-service packing, partial packing (kitchens and breakables only), and unpacking the day of delivery. Our packing crews supply boxes, paper, tape, wardrobe boxes, picture cartons, and dish-pack barrels — billed only for what you actually use, never an inflated package. When closing dates don't line up, our climate-controlled Lincolnwood warehouse holds your shipment overnight, for a week, or for months — billed by actual cubic feet stored, not an inflated minimum.
Approximate moving cost ranges for Gold Coast.
Every move is different. These are typical ranges based on past Gold Coast jobs. Submit the form above for a free, no-obligation estimate built around your actual move.
Apartment / Small Home
Studio, 1BR, or 2BR. 2 to 3 movers, truck, single day. Pads, runners, and basic disassembly included.
Larger Home
3BR to 4BR or larger. 3BR Gold Coast move within Chicago. 3 to 5 movers, larger truck, single day. Common downtown corridor — typically $1,800–$2,800 flat. Includes COI, freight-elevator coordination, blankets, and shrink wrap. Higher-end estimates apply for buildings with restricted move windows.
Long Distance or Office
Out of state, commercial, or specialty. Binding rate locked at booking. No fuel surcharges or weight surprises at delivery.
Ranges are approximate. Final cost depends on access (stairs, elevators, walk distance), packing needs, heavy or specialty items, distance traveled, and date. Submit the form above for a free, no-obligation estimate.
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Range based on past Gold Coast jobs. Final cost depends on access, packing, distance, and date.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do movers cost on the Gold Coast?
A Gold Coast 1-bedroom condo move starts at $600 flat. A typical 3-bedroom move within the Gold Coast or to nearby Lincoln Park, Streeterville, or Old Town runs $1,800 to $2,800 flat. Pricing reflects the building access requirements: COI issuance, freight-elevator scheduling, narrower truck-staging on Lake Shore Drive and the side streets, and time-window restrictions in most managed buildings.
How long does it take to get a COI for my Gold Coast building?
We issue Certificates of Insurance within one business hour during business days, once you forward your building's exact requirements (most managers send a one-page template by email). Gold Coast buildings typically want the COI 3–7 days before move day to release the freight elevator. Buildings we've worked with recently — including 1500 N. Lake Shore Drive, the Palmolive, the Ritz-Carlton Residences, 4 E. Elm, and 9 W. Walton — usually want general liability at $2M, plus the building and management company named as additional insured.
Do you coordinate the freight elevator with my building?
Yes. After you forward your building manager's contact info, we handle the elevator reservation, padding requirements, and time-window confirmation directly. Most Gold Coast high-rises restrict moves to weekday business hours or specific Saturday windows, with 4-hour blocks. If your building requires a security deposit or specific lobby/elevator protection, we factor it into the quote so there are no day-of surprises.
Where do you park a moving truck on the Gold Coast?
Most Lake Shore Drive and side-street buildings have a designated loading dock or service entrance — we coordinate with the building manager to reserve it. For buildings without docks, especially the brownstones on Astor Street, North Dearborn Parkway, and Goethe Street, we pull a City of Chicago temporary parking permit on your behalf for the move window so we don't get ticketed or towed.
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EZ Movers handles moves throughout the Chicago metro. If you're moving from Gold Coast to a nearby community — or relocating into Gold Coast from one — we cover Chicago, Bucktown, River North, Lincoln Square, and Streeterville. Same crews, same flat-rate pricing, same standards on every job.
All EZ Movers locations.
Three locations across the Chicago metro. Whichever is closest dispatches your Gold Coast move.