We offer professional moving labor in the Southeastern Michigan area. We specialize in truck or container loading and unloading, local and interstate rental truck driving, and furniture assembly. We tackle office, cubicle and workspace moving and reassembly, organizations, consolidations, art studio moving, trash outs, cleanups, carpet removal, non demolition construction labor, many tasks, just ask!
We will do everything we can to make your move go as smoothly as possible. You provide a truck or mobile storage unit that is big enough for the job, and we will take care of the labor! We take pride in providing excellent service to our customers at reasonable rates. Review some of our customer feedback for an idea of what people say about our performance.
We also have plenty of feedback around the internet. We invite you to take a look.
We will do everything we can to make your move go as smoothly as possible. You provide a truck or mobile storage unit that is big enough for the job, and we will take care of the labor! We take pride in providing excellent service to our customers at reasonable rates. Review some of our customer feedback for an idea of what people say about our performance.
We also have plenty of feedback around the internet. We invite you to take a look.
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BIG GUY for hire was started in 2005 by John Andrew to serve Southeastern Michigan's 'do it yourself' labor only moving needs. We enjoy doing the jobs we do, and we hope it shows in our customer feedback. We take our job seriously, and strive to promote a safe work environment while maintaining focus on quality and efficiency.
Here we post reviews and feedback for our services that we have received directly and through other websites. We accept feedback via voicemail as well. This is our 3rd time using Big Guy. We have had to move lots of heavy furniture around due to remodeling over the last 5 years. At one point all the furniture on the first floor was moved into the garage.
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MaryAnn M.
Oct 16, 2021
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Vaishnavi M.
Apr 18, 2021
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Conner D.
Mar 23, 2021
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These guys are top notch, i've had poor experience with moving companies in the past and these guys are what other companies should aspire to be. showed up early to the job and i anticipated it would only take 5 hours to pack our truck to move across the country, it took them close to 10 hours and they never complained, even on a Saturday. we had A LOT of stuff to fit into a 28ft freight trailer, and they worked their magic to fit every last thing.
they were extremely polite and courteous. very respectful of our belongings and John the owner was very helpful in informing me about all the
they were extremely polite and courteous. very respectful of our belongings and John the owner was very helpful in informing me about all the
Stephen W.
Mar 22, 2021
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Gail B.
Mar 02, 2021
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Julie J.
Feb 15, 2021
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I just moved from across the country and had a great experience using Big Guy For Hire to unload my truck when I arrived. John was quick to respond with a quote and helped me through the whole booking process. When a snowstorm delayed my plans by a day, I gave him a call and he was able to change my move date out one day and accommodated me without any hassle. When it came to unloading day, Trey and David (pretty sure that was his name) gave me a call when they were on their way. Once they arrived, they were very polite and worked non-stop until everything was in the apartment. I have wood floors
Lauren P.
Jan 27, 2021
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Big Guys for Hire were great. They were professional and worked hard to get the job done. They also didn't waste any time, which is always appreciated when moving!
I had them unload a Uhaul moving truck and they did a great job. They also helped me drive over to my parent's house about a mile away and pick up a piece of furniture to bring back to my place.
The final cost was a little more than I was initially quoted, which is why I'm taking off one star. But overall, they were great!
I had them unload a Uhaul moving truck and they did a great job. They also helped me drive over to my parent's house about a mile away and pick up a piece of furniture to bring back to my place.
The final cost was a little more than I was initially quoted, which is why I'm taking off one star. But overall, they were great!
The Bellie Bean YouTube Channel
Dec 13, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Derek and his partner were wonderful. They called ahead several times to update us on their ETA. They worked non-stop and efficiently to move our large furniture. The price was very reasonable. We could not have been more happy with the service.
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Derek and his partner were wonderful. They called ahead several times to update us on their ETA. They worked non-stop and efficiently to move our large furniture. The price was very reasonable. We could not have been more happy with the service.
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Donna S.
Oct 10, 2020
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When planning to move a house locally this is such a great way to go. We had everything that we wanted moved by them boxed and or ready to move when they arrived (except for two beds that needed disassembled). They gave guidance on the size of the truck we would need and what supplies to have available for them to use. They were exceptionally courteous and arrived wearing masks. They took great care to load the truck to fully maximize the truck and the time for which we were paying. They organized the truck in sections for storage drop off and house delivery to make the process smooth. All we had
Ginamarie Gianandrea
Jun 21, 2020
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Highly recommend Big Guy! We contacted multiple companies trying to find help unloading a 16' Pod, and while most were either unavailable or tried to upsell us on services, John was able to get us exactly what we needed and get us on the schedule for the next day.
Dereck and Trey were awesome - they called ahead to see if they could come early, which we were thrilled to have them do after living in an empty apartment for three days! They unloaded our entire Pod quickly, taking excellent care of all of our furniture and boxes. They checked in frequently on where to place things and made sure that
Dereck and Trey were awesome - they called ahead to see if they could come early, which we were thrilled to have them do after living in an empty apartment for three days! They unloaded our entire Pod quickly, taking excellent care of all of our furniture and boxes. They checked in frequently on where to place things and made sure that
Cara G.
Nov 27, 2019
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We worked with Trey and Derek this month to move into our new home, and it was super positive experience. I sent out quotes to four movers, and Big Guy for Hire had the best price.
For me it was important that I could pick-and-choose what kind of services I needed. They will drive the moving truck for you, but we had family members helping. We ended up going with hiring 2 guys for a 3 bedroom to 3 bedroom move, and it took about 5 hours.
Both Trey and Derek were friendly, respectful and communicative with me. They were very careful with our furniture, and made sure to point things out so I
For me it was important that I could pick-and-choose what kind of services I needed. They will drive the moving truck for you, but we had family members helping. We ended up going with hiring 2 guys for a 3 bedroom to 3 bedroom move, and it took about 5 hours.
Both Trey and Derek were friendly, respectful and communicative with me. They were very careful with our furniture, and made sure to point things out so I
Chelsea M.
Nov 24, 2019
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Great experience! They are very polite, professional, and pay attention to EVERY detail. We had 3 men help carry two oversized cabinets from Restoration Hardware upstairs and they very carefully were able to accomplish this task without damaging or scratching any walls or furniture. Very pleased and will absolutely be using them again.
Carl P.
Nov 07, 2019
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Caitlyn D.
Oct 22, 2019
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Instead of taking a customer's feedback into account and improving his business, the owner of Big Guy for Hire is using name-calling and personal attacks to go on the offensive. He cannot let it go that he received a negative review; he keeps updating his replies, even after more than a month. Do not use this business unless you want to be hounded via text and online.
Edit: I woke up to seven texts from Big Guy for Hire one day. They were threats to sue me unless I took down my review. I had to tell the police I was being harassed via text and online, and the police called Big Guy for Hire
Edit: I woke up to seven texts from Big Guy for Hire one day. They were threats to sue me unless I took down my review. I had to tell the police I was being harassed via text and online, and the police called Big Guy for Hire
Jenny W.
Sep 07, 2019
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We used Big Guy for hire to pack 2 Pods for us and would definitely recommend them! Derek and Daniel showed up right on time and got straight to work playing expert level Tetris and they were able to get everything we needed into our pods! Both men were friendly and took great care of our furniture. Even though we underestimated the time it would take to pack the Pods, Derek and Daniel stayed and made sure they got every last box packed.
Big Guy for Hire was extremely professional and reasonably priced!
Big Guy for Hire was extremely professional and reasonably priced!
Zhaoyu Wang
Aug 12, 2019
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I have known John and used his Big Guy for Hire moving service since 2009. I witnessed the great service they provided and the growth of their company in this 10 years. Most recently, I used their company service for my moving. Two young guys did the moving. Very professional and efficient. It was a great moving experience. Highly recommend their service.
Leila E.
May 10, 2019
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Chris and Trey were friendly and courteous gentlemen, they were a little bit late coming from a previous job but that was not a problem for us since they were in contact and anyway who can predict the exact timing of a job like moving? They communicated well with each other and unpacked a very full 8'X8' Pod in just over 2 hours including a bedroom set and other furniture. For the most part everything was treated gently and moved efficiently, they navigated the narrow stairway up to the apartment very well.
There must have been some internal miscommunication in that the order specified
There must have been some internal miscommunication in that the order specified
Nicola Kaftan
Jan 22, 2019
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This was the best moving company I have ever worked with! We have moved a lot in recent years and this was the best experience we ever had. John was very helpful and courteous. Derek and Chris were excellent pod loaders. They did such a great job of fitting all the pieces together inside the pod. They actually saved us money! It was such a relief to work with true professionals.
Donna W.
Nov 30, 2018
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Chris and Derick ROCK!!! The move required emptying storage unit and taking contents to two locations. They were professional, loaded the truck efficiently and handled my possessions carefully.
The cost was reasonable. I've recommended Big Guy For Hire and would employ them again with no hesitation.
The cost was reasonable. I've recommended Big Guy For Hire and would employ them again with no hesitation.
Diane T.
Jun 21, 2018
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Big Guy for Hire was great! My fiance and I are preparing to move across the country and needed help loading our belongings into a UPack cube.
My fiance made a quote request on Yelp after hours and got an email within half an hour. John had set up a phone call for the next morning and helped us with figuring out what we would need and where to get affordable supplies. We also had to last minute change our move date and they were able to accommodate us within their schedule after one of their big moves.
On the day of the move we met Jack & Chris who were very friendly, professional and so
My fiance made a quote request on Yelp after hours and got an email within half an hour. John had set up a phone call for the next morning and helped us with figuring out what we would need and where to get affordable supplies. We also had to last minute change our move date and they were able to accommodate us within their schedule after one of their big moves.
On the day of the move we met Jack & Chris who were very friendly, professional and so
