Millions of miles logged, thousands of boxes packed, no one knows better than Tom Woodaz how to make your move successful. Our founder, Tom Woodaz, began his career in Household Goods Moving when he became a driver in order to pay for his college tuition at Northern Michigan University. Fast-forward to 1973, he and his wife Kathy, opened their own moving business bringing the UP the first United Van Lines Agency.
While building the business they also started building their family. Their 5 daughters were raised in the business and spent many summers training in the packing and moving of goods. It was only natural that two daughters would join the business. Carrying on the values of affordable, customer centric moves, Anna (Norman) is now the Vice President of Sales and Marketing who ensures the best price and the best service is given to our customers.
While building the business they also started building their family. Their 5 daughters were raised in the business and spent many summers training in the packing and moving of goods. It was only natural that two daughters would join the business. Carrying on the values of affordable, customer centric moves, Anna (Norman) is now the Vice President of Sales and Marketing who ensures the best price and the best service is given to our customers.
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Whether you are moving local or long distance, The Movers at Escanaba Moving Systems can help. We are an agent for United Van Lines, America's #1 Family Mover. Our experience and commitment to quality allow us to offer dependable household moving services both local and long distance that is unsurpassed in the moving industry.
Call today or email to schedule an onsite estimate, whether your moving into or out of the area, locally or long distance, we will arrange a United Van Lines estimator to meet with you at your home, review your needs, and provide you with moving information. Contact us now. Keep your moving plan progressing smoothly by signing up for United Van Lines personalized moving website.
Just wanted to drop a line to thank you and Mark and Josh for doing an excellent job on our recent move. Everything was handled with TLC and the highest courtesy from the crew. It really helped us our by hiring your team! Thanks again and take care. My shipper praised the delivery crew you sent her! Thank you so much!
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Hawk
Nov 06, 2021
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Ayla P.
Sep 26, 2021
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My disabled mother needed help moving the majority of the large things in her house before tomorrow when she gets evicted.
They came and stayed for an hour and then immediately left after she signed the contract saying there was too much to move. They would have had about 4 other people helping them as well.
We packed the majority of her things but now we have to leave things behind that are important to her because we can't pack it all by ourselves, also the manager and desk lady never called her back after the movers walked out
This is quite literally affecting my mother's health now.
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They came and stayed for an hour and then immediately left after she signed the contract saying there was too much to move. They would have had about 4 other people helping them as well.
We packed the majority of her things but now we have to leave things behind that are important to her because we can't pack it all by ourselves, also the manager and desk lady never called her back after the movers walked out
This is quite literally affecting my mother's health now.
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M. K.
Aug 26, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
This is the best moving company I have ever used. So professional, they took great care with my belongings, and made me feel safe and secure. They arrived at our destination on time and were worth every penny. I have heard horror stories about other moving companies and I cannot recommend Escanaba Moving enough.
This is the best moving company I have ever used. So professional, they took great care with my belongings, and made me feel safe and secure. They arrived at our destination on time and were worth every penny. I have heard horror stories about other moving companies and I cannot recommend Escanaba Moving enough.
Robert Kreipke
Apr 27, 2021
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John Hutchins
May 16, 2020
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These guys are great! Had a gun safe that was being delivered. Had no idea they were delivering to the driveway only. I was told that when they called to confirm the delivery. In a panic I called EMS and spoke to Tom. He was at my house in 20 minutes to gauge the situation and give me an estimate. Time was a factor because I didnt want a $1k safe sitting outside. I spoke to Tom on Tuesday, the safe was being delivered the next day. He said they would be there Thursday so it would only sit outside overnight. Midday Wednesday he called and said they finished up the day early and asked if they could
Alex Sundstrom
Nov 24, 2019
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This was my first time using a moving company and service was absolutely excellent.
I had taken ownership over a fleet of small sailboats on the East Coast and had to find a way to get them to Michigan. Initially I had priced out a one way flight, rent a large U-haul etc... to get them back in my own and the logistics were a huge mess
Called Escanaba Moving Systems and recieved a quote which wasn’t too much more than the items stated above. The deal maker was having the peace of mind having a professional company handle it.
I had taken ownership over a fleet of small sailboats on the East Coast and had to find a way to get them to Michigan. Initially I had priced out a one way flight, rent a large U-haul etc... to get them back in my own and the logistics were a huge mess
Called Escanaba Moving Systems and recieved a quote which wasn’t too much more than the items stated above. The deal maker was having the peace of mind having a professional company handle it.
Tonya Mendoza
Nov 08, 2019
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Melinda Hupy
Sep 26, 2019
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Wells Girl
May 22, 2019
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Worst experience ever! Would give negative rating if possible.
Up front, friendly and helpful but the morning of the move an employee called in sick and took 2 hours to replace them. Was told “hopefully we can still make this happen”. When they did arrive while loading they broke my office desk and said they took pictures and the office would call Monday to create a claim and replace the desk. No call Monday so I called Tuesday and the owner called me back and in short, said my desk was “that inexpensive furniture” and they weren’t going to replace it. After several more minutes of him
Up front, friendly and helpful but the morning of the move an employee called in sick and took 2 hours to replace them. Was told “hopefully we can still make this happen”. When they did arrive while loading they broke my office desk and said they took pictures and the office would call Monday to create a claim and replace the desk. No call Monday so I called Tuesday and the owner called me back and in short, said my desk was “that inexpensive furniture” and they weren’t going to replace it. After several more minutes of him
Matthew Shier
May 21, 2019
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Amanda Duvall
Jul 27, 2018
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Would never reccomend. We started getting surprised when the guys unloading brought in something that wasn't broken. Everything was poorly packed, the truck itself was loaded poorly, and at the end of the day we have a massive pile of stuff that had been damaged, crushed, and broken. Apparently the word Fragile on a small box means load an ottoman… and a couple of heavy boxes on top of it. A priceless family heirloom was destroyed, our kids' bunk bed was destroyed, artwork, chest freezer, washer, and many more things were either crushed or broken. Do yourself a favor, stay away from these
Derek Botsford
Sep 21, 2017
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I had the best experience with EMS, Inc that I had to share. With the stresses from moving from Escanaba MI to Green Bay WI already on my mind, this company went beyond my expectations. From making deliveries work at different times, to the friendly guys that carefully packed and unpacked my stuff, it was a perfect experience. I highly recommend them for your move. On top of all of that, nothing was broken or scratched! Not even the poorly packed dishes that I packed =)
Jacquie Kleen
May 31, 2015
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Working for a family owned and operated moving company has been the best experience. I love to connect with my customers and help them through their move every step of the way. Unfortunately in this day and age any person can write bad reviews. I invite you to call us and see for yourself and don't base your decision on reviews that weren't even written by actual customers.
