
Movers in Arlington Heights, IL
Local and long-distance movers in Arlington Heights, IL, from the downtown Metra towers to the Scarsdale and Stonegate subdivisions. Trained, uniformed crews. Equipment included, no fee.
- Licensed & Insured
- Uniformed Crews
- Local & Interstate
- Equipment Included
- MC #087428 · DOT #3120049
- 5-Star, Customer-Focused
Your Local Movers in Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights moves come in two flavors, and we handle both. There is the downtown set: the condo and townhome towers stacked around the Metra station, Town Square, and the Vail-and-Campbell grid, where the move turns on a reserved freight elevator and a loading dock you booked weeks out. Then there is the rest of the village: the mid-century ranches and split-levels in Scarsdale, Greenbrier, and Surrey Ridge, the bigger single-family homes out toward Lake Arlington and Terramere, and the newer subdivisions east of Arlington Heights Road. The movers in Arlington Heights worth hiring know which one you've got before they quote it.
We're Melendez Moving, a family-owned crew based in Chicago, twenty-some miles southeast of you down 90 or the Northwest Highway. Lauren and Kevin Melendez run it on one promise: take care of people, period. That means a real walkthrough, a binding estimate so the number doesn't move on move day, and a uniformed crew that shows up with the dolly, hand truck, straps, rope, and tie-downs already on the truck at no extra charge.
Whether you're downsizing into a Town Square condo, upsizing into a four-bedroom near Pioneer Park, or relocating out of state for a corporate transfer, Arlington Heights movers should treat your move like the one that matters, because to you it does.
ZIP codes served
60004, 60005
From our hub
about 25 minutes northwest of our hub
Service radius
Within 50 miles
Pro tip from our crew
In downtown Arlington Heights, the move is half logistics, half parking. The Metra-district side streets around Town Square and the Vail-and-Campbell grid fill with commuter cars by 7 a.m., and a 26-foot truck needs real curb space close to the door, not a spot a block away that doubles your carry. If you're in one of the transit-oriented towers, the building's reserved freight elevator and loading dock solve that for you, so lock that window first. If you're in a downtown two-flat or older walk-up without a dock, tell us when you book and we'll plan an early start to claim curb space before the Metra crowd takes it, and check with the village about whether your block needs anything posted. Out in the subdivisions like Scarsdale, Greenbrier, and Surrey Ridge, parking is rarely the issue, but the narrow driveways and attached-garage staging are, so we stage the truck for the shortest, safest carry instead of the closest-looking one.
Neighborhoods & Areas We Serve in Arlington Heights
- Downtown Arlington Heights / Metra district
- Town Square
- Scarsdale
- Greenbrier
- Stonegate
- Surrey Ridge
- Berkley Square
- Frontier
- Pioneer Park
- Terramere
- Lake Arlington
- Hasbrook
- Arlington Manor
What Makes Moving in Arlington Heights Different
The downtown commercial core is where Arlington Heights gets its own rulebook. The transit-oriented buildings near the Metra station, the ones that put residents a short walk from the UP Northwest Line into Ogilvie, almost always run on a single reserved freight elevator and a shared loading dock. Miss your window and you're sharing it with a furniture delivery and someone else's move-out. We call ahead, pull the building's certificate of insurance requirements, name the additional insureds the property manager wants on the COI, and lock the elevator and dock time before the truck rolls. On the residential side, the older subdivisions like Scarsdale and Greenbrier were platted in the 1950s and 60s, which means narrow driveways, attached garages that double as the only staging area, and the occasional split-level where the stairs turn twice between the entry and the bedrooms. That's a careful-handling job, not a race, and we wrap the rails and pad the corners before anything moves.
Timing is its own challenge here. Arlington Heights is a commuter town, and a lot of moves are tied to a corporate relocation date or a closing that has to clear before the next family arrives. The Northwest Highway and Arlington Heights Road both back up at rush hour, and the side streets around the downtown district fill with Metra parking by early morning. We schedule loads to dodge the worst of it and, when a downtown building only allows moves in a set block, we build the day around that window instead of fighting it.
- Reserved freight-elevator and loading-dock windows at the downtown Metra-district condo and townhome towers near Town Square
- Building COI requirements and named additional insureds that property managers around the transit district ask for before move day
- Narrow driveways, attached-garage staging, and turning stairs in 1950s-60s subdivisions like Scarsdale, Greenbrier, and Surrey Ridge
- Split-level and tri-level layouts where bulky pieces have to navigate two short flights between the entry and the bedrooms
- Rush-hour congestion on Northwest Highway and Arlington Heights Road, plus Metra commuter parking crowding the downtown side streets
- Tight relocation or closing dates common with corporate transfers and back-to-back home sales in the village
Why Arlington Heights Chooses Melendez Moving
- Binding estimate after a real walkthrough, so the price you approve is the price you pay, whether it's a one-bedroom downtown condo or a full single-family home near Lake Arlington.
- Equipment is included at no fee. Dolly, hand truck, straps, rope, tie-downs, and hand tools ride on the truck. You're not getting nickel-and-dimed for a furniture dolly.
- We handle the building side. For the Metra-district towers, we coordinate the freight elevator, the loading dock, and the COI with named additional insureds before we ever park the truck.
- Careful handling is the default. Wrapped furniture, padded banisters, protected corners, especially in the older Scarsdale and Greenbrier homes with original woodwork and turning staircases.
- Local plus long-distance under one roof. We do moves across Arlington Heights and the northwest suburbs, and interstate relocations to the lower 48 for corporate transfers, with proper authority: MC #087428, DOT #3120049, IL license 220206.
- It's a family business answering the phone. Lauren and Kevin Melendez built this to take care of people, and the crew that quotes your Arlington Heights move is the crew that shows up to do it.
Moving Services Available in Arlington Heights
See all moving servicesWe Handle Arlington Heights Building Requirements, Too
Condos, apartment complexes, and offices in Arlington Heights come with their own rules: Certificates of Insurance, elevator reservations, and loading-dock windows. We coordinate the building side so your move day stays on schedule.
Certificate of Insurance (COI)
Many high-rises and condo associations require a COI on file before move day, and some won't let the crew past the lobby without one. Send us your building's requirements and we coordinate the paperwork with property management.
Freight Elevators & Loading Docks
We help reserve your freight-elevator window and loading-dock time slot, then plan the move around them so your slot is never lost.
City Permits & Parking
On blocks without a dock, the truck needs a legal spot. We walk you through Chicago's moving-truck permits and posted signage so you're not circling on move day.
Walk-Ups & Vintage Stairwells
Tight greystone staircases and narrow doorways are our normal. We measure first, protect woodwork and floors, and disassemble whatever needs to come apart.
Not sure what your building requires? Tell us about it and we'll handle the paperwork and scheduling.
Honest, Transparent Pricing
The number one fear when hiring movers is a final bill that blows past the quote. We explain exactly how pricing works and confirm the details with a direct call before move day, so the number you hear is the number you pay.
Hourly Pricing
Best for most local moves. You pay for the crew and truck by the hour, with a clear estimate up front of how long your move should take based on your home and access.
Flat-Rate & Binding Estimates
Best when you want one locked number, common for long-distance moves or moves with tricky building access. We assess your inventory and access up front and hold the price.
What Drives Your Final Cost
- How much you're moving (your inventory volume)
- Access on both ends: stairs, elevators, and carry distance
- Packing help and specialty items like pianos or antiques
- Storage needs between closings
- Timing, since month-end and summer are the busiest
Our No-Surprises Promise
- No surprise stair or long-carry fees
- No last-minute truck or fuel charges
- No inflated materials upsells
- Standard equipment included at no fee
What Chicagoland Customers Say
Melendez is a great moving company: the price was very low and the service was great. The crew knew how to maneuver around walls and staircases and carry huge furniture without any damage. Friendly and helpful.
I've used Melendez Moving twice and both experiences were exactly what I was looking for. They showed up on time and the move took the exact amount of time I expected. Moving is the worst, so you might as well hire the best!
Nearby Areas We Serve
Arlington Heights Moving FAQs
Yes. Most of the transit-district towers near the station run on a single reserved freight elevator and a shared loading dock, so we call your property manager ahead of time, reserve the elevator and dock window, and provide a certificate of insurance with whatever additional insureds the building requires. That coordination is part of the job, not an add-on.
Yes. We carry City of Chicago license 70318261 and Illinois license 220206, and for interstate work we operate under MC #087428 and DOT #3120049. We're insured through Progressive and carry workers' comp through Pinnacle Point, and we'll provide a COI to any Arlington Heights building that asks.
Yes. We do interstate moves across the lower 48. If you're a corporate transfer leaving Arlington Heights, we'll do a walkthrough, give you a binding estimate so the cost is locked, and coordinate load and delivery dates around your start date. Local northwest-suburb moves and long-distance moves are both handled by our own crews.
No equipment fee. Every truck rolls with dollies, a hand truck, moving straps, rope and tie-downs, furniture pads, and hand tools for disassembly and reassembly, all included. That matters in the older Scarsdale and Greenbrier homes where beds, sectionals, and dressers often have to come apart to clear a turning staircase.
Reach out for a walkthrough, in person or virtual, and we'll put together a binding estimate. Binding means the number you approve is the number you pay on move day, no surprise reweighs or padded hours. We'll factor in your building's move rules, your subdivision's access, and your timing before we give you a figure.
We're available 9 to 5, daily. If you've got a downtown building that only allows moves in a specific window, tell us when you call and we'll build the day around it rather than against it.
Three things, mostly, and none of them are a mystery. First, what you're moving out of and into. A one-bedroom in a downtown Metra-district tower with a reserved freight elevator moves differently than a four-bedroom near Lake Arlington with a turning staircase, and that shapes crew size and hours. Second, access and carry distance. A long driveway, an attached-garage staging area, or a downtown building with a single shared dock all add time, while a clean garage walkout in Scarsdale or Stonegate saves it. Third, the extras you want handled, like full packing, disassembly and reassembly of beds and sectionals, or specialty pieces. We price it after a real walkthrough and give you a binding estimate, so once you see the number, that's the number, whether you're crossing the village or leaving the state.
Sooner than most people think, especially if you're downtown or moving in summer. The transit-district towers near the station only have so many freight-elevator and loading-dock slots, and the desirable ones go fast, so two to four weeks of lead time lets us reserve the right window with your property manager instead of taking whatever's left. Summer weekends and the end of any month are the busiest stretch across the northwest suburbs, so if your date is fixed by a closing or a corporate start date, get on the calendar early. That said, if you're up against a tight relocation date, call anyway, we'll tell you straight what's open and build the day around your building's move rules and the Northwest Highway and Arlington Heights Road rush hours.
Chicago-Based, Serving the Whole Area
We are based on Chicago's Northwest Side and move households and businesses within about 50 miles, plus long-distance moves across the country.
- Address3900 N Normandy Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
- Phone+1 (206) 803-7770
- HoursSun – Sat, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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