Movers in Aurora, IL
Movers in Aurora who know the difference between a Stolp Island Victorian and a new build out by Orchard Road, and pack the truck accordingly.
- Licensed & Insured
- Uniformed Crews
- Local & Interstate
- Equipment Included
- MC #087428 · DOT #3120049
- 5-Star, Customer-Focused
Your Local Movers in Aurora
Aurora is the second-largest city in Illinois, and it does not move like one place. East of the Fox River you have the old neighborhoods, narrow staircases, and the Queen Anne and Italianate homes around the downtown historic district. West of the river and out past Orchard Road you have the subdivisions that went up in the last few decades, two-car garages and wide driveways and a totally different kind of move. As Aurora movers, we read the address before we load the truck. A greystone-era staircase off Galena Boulevard gets wrapped corners and a slower pace. A new build in Stonebridge gets a dolly and a straight shot to the door.
We are a family-owned crew out of Chicago, run by Lauren and Kevin Melendez, and Aurora is well inside the 50-mile radius we serve. Whether you are relocating across town from the West Side to a place near Lakewood Valley, or loading up for a longer haul out of state, our promise is the same one we make everywhere: take care of people, period. Trained, uniformed crews. Equipment included at no fee. No surprises on the invoice.
ZIP codes served
60502, 60503, 60504, 60505, 60506
From our hub
about 40 to 45 minutes west of our hub
Service radius
Within 50 miles
Pro tip from our crew
Aurora is spread out and built in waves, so the single biggest thing that swings a move here is access, not distance. If you're in one of the newer far-east-side subdivisions off Eola or out by Orchard Road, your crew can usually pull a 26-foot truck right up to an attached garage and roll straight in on dollies. But in the older near-east and near-west neighborhoods around downtown and the Fox River, you're dealing with narrow side streets, on-street parking, and tight Victorian and bungalow stairwells where everything has to be hand-carried and shoulder-dollied. Tell us which side of the river you're on and whether it's a walk-up, an attached garage, or a townhome with shared stairs when you book, and clear a spot for the truck the night before. The closer we park, the fewer trips across the lawn, and the lower the hours run.
Neighborhoods & Areas We Serve in Aurora
- Downtown Aurora
- Stolp Island
- Tanner Historic District
- East Side
- West Side
- Pigeon Hill
- Stonebridge
- Lakewood Valley
- Orchard Road corridor
- Galena Boulevard
- Fox Valley
What Makes Moving in Aurora Different
The Fox River splits Aurora into an East Side and a West Side, and that geography shapes the day. Downtown and Stolp Island sit on tight, older streets where parking is at a premium and the bridges funnel traffic, so we scout placement ahead of moving day rather than circling with a loaded truck. The historic homes near the Tanner District and along Cedar Street come with steep original staircases, plaster walls, and doorways that were never built for a modern sectional, which is exactly where careful handling and proper wrapping earn their keep. Out west, the challenge flips: long suburban runs between far-flung subdivisions like Stonebridge, Lakewood Valley, and the Orchard Road corridor mean we plan the route so your crew is not burning the clock driving in circles.
Aurora is also a commuter town. A lot of families here ride the BNSF Metra line out of the Aurora Transportation Center into Chicago, and plenty are moving precisely because the commute, the schools, or a new job changed the math. We work around that. Early starts to clear out before a workday, weekend loads, and the kind of long-distance scheduling you need when the new house is two states away, not two suburbs over.
- Fox River bridges and tight downtown streets near Stolp Island call for scouting truck placement before the crew arrives
- Historic East Side homes around the Tanner District have steep original staircases and plaster walls that need wrapped corners and slow, careful handling
- Long drives between far-west subdivisions like Stonebridge, Lakewood Valley, and the Orchard Road area get routed in advance to protect your clock
- Metra BNSF commuter schedules mean early starts and weekend loads so a move does not eat a workday
- Family relocations driven by Aurora schools and jobs often pair a local move with a longer interstate haul, planned as one job
- Newer west-side builds with garages and wide driveways move fast with a dolly and straps once the route is set
Why Aurora Chooses Melendez Moving
- We know Aurora housing stock on both sides of the river, from downtown Victorians to new construction out past Orchard Road, and we crew the job to match the home
- Equipment comes with the crew at no extra fee: dolly, hand truck, straps, rope and tie-downs, and the hand tools to break down beds and disassemble furniture
- We do both local moves and longer interstate hauls across the lower 48, so a family relocation out of state is one company start to finish
- You get a binding estimate, so the number we quote is the number you plan around
- Trained, uniformed crews who treat your home and your things the way we would want ours treated
- A real family business, run by Lauren and Kevin Melendez, properly licensed and insured, reachable when you call
Moving Services Available in Aurora
See all moving servicesWe Handle Aurora Building Requirements, Too
Condos, apartment complexes, and offices in Aurora 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
I've used Melendez Moving five times. Great company, punctual, affordable, never an issue. I'll keep recommending them to everyone. Thanks for the help across the past five of my business and home moves.
Kevin and his team have helped me move several times. Last month I had them help when my mom needed to move. They're respectful of time, work quickly, and are meticulous with wrapping. It rained during our last move and they prepped well, so there was no damage and no mess on the new carpets.
Aurora Moving FAQs
Yes. Aurora sits well within our 50-mile service area, and we move households on the East Side and the West Side alike, from the downtown historic district and Stolp Island out to the newer subdivisions near Orchard Road. We cover the parts of Aurora in Kane, DuPage, Kendall, and Will counties.
That is a big part of what we do here. The older Queen Anne, Italianate, and Victorian homes near the Tanner District and downtown have steep original staircases, plaster walls, and tight doorways. Our crews wrap corners, pad railings, and take the careful, slower pace those homes ask for.
Yes. We are licensed for interstate moves across the lower 48, so a long-distance relocation out of Aurora is handled by the same crew and company from load to delivery. Tell us the destination and timeline and we will build a binding estimate around it.
Included, no fee. Your crew brings the dolly, hand truck, straps, rope and tie-downs, and the hand tools needed to take apart beds and furniture. You are not renting gear or paying line items for the basics.
We scout it ahead of moving day. Downtown Aurora and Stolp Island have tight, older streets and limited parking near the Fox River bridges, so we plan truck placement in advance instead of circling with a loaded truck and burning your clock.
We can. A lot of Aurora families ride the BNSF line out of the Aurora Transportation Center, so we offer early starts and weekend moves to keep your move from swallowing a workday. We are open 9 to 5 daily, and we will set a start time that fits.
Hours on the clock, and in Aurora the clock is mostly about access and drive time, not your stuff. A flat ranch in a Far East Side subdivision with an attached garage and a driveway the truck can back into moves fast, so the crew carries less and finishes sooner. A two-story near downtown or a townhome with a shared stairwell and street-only parking adds carry distance and trips, which adds time. Stairs, long walks from the truck to the door, and how packed-and-ready you are all move the number. The other big one is where you're landing: a move across Aurora is short, but a lot of Aurora moves head into Naperville, Oswego, Montgomery, or back into Chicago, and that loaded drive time counts. We walk all of this on your estimate so the quote matches your actual building, and if you want certainty we can put it in writing as a binding estimate.
For a weekday in the middle of the month, a week or two of lead time is usually fine. For the busy windows, give us three to four weeks. Aurora has a heavy renter population and a lot of leases that turn over on the first and the last day of the month, so those dates and the weekends around them book out first and the whole region's crews get tight. If your dates are flexible, a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday in the middle of the month is the easiest day to get the crew you want and the calmest day to move. One Aurora-specific note: if you're heading into one of the newer subdivisions with an HOA, or a downtown building with assigned parking or a freight elevator, ask early about move-in rules and any reservation or COI they require, because some of those take a few days to clear and you don't want it holding up your date.
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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