
Movers in Mount Prospect, IL
Local and long-distance movers in Mount Prospect, IL, from the townhomes off Rand Road to the single-family streets near Lions Park. Trained, uniformed crews. Equipment included. Take care of people. Period.
- Licensed & Insured
- Uniformed Crews
- Local & Interstate
- Equipment Included
- MC #087428 · DOT #3120049
- 5-Star, Customer-Focused
Your Local Movers in Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect is a settle-in suburb, and it moves on its own rhythm. Families trade up from a Boxwood townhome to a single-family home near Lions Park. Empty-nesters downsize out of a four-bedroom in Old Orchard. Commuters who catch the Metra UP-NW downtown get relocated by their company and need it done over a weekend. Our crews know all of it, because we run these streets every week.
We are Melendez Moving Inc, a family-owned company run by Lauren and Kevin Melendez. Mount Prospect movers from our team show up in uniform, on time, with the dolly, hand truck, straps, and tie-downs already on the truck at no extra fee. Whether you are crossing town to Forest River or heading across state lines, you get the same careful handling and the same straight answers on your quote.
ZIP codes served
60056
From our hub
about 20 minutes northwest of our hub
Service radius
Within 50 miles
Pro tip from our crew
Book your Mount Prospect move for mid-month and mid-week if you can. Most of the village turns over on the last weekend of the month when leases and closings stack up, so a Tuesday or Wednesday in the middle of the month gets you a better crew window and easier scheduling. One Mount Prospect-specific catch: a lot of the townhome communities off Rand Road and near Randhurst sit under an HOA, and those associations often have their own move-in rules and want a certificate of insurance on file first. Check with your association a week or two out and tell us what they need so we send the COI ahead and your truck is not waiting on a clubhouse manager on move day.
Neighborhoods & Areas We Serve in Mount Prospect
- Downtown Mount Prospect (Metra UP-NW station district)
- Randhurst Village
- Old Orchard
- Brickman Manor
- Forest River
- Boxwood
- Colony Country
- Lake Briarwood
- Robert Frost
- Lions Park
- Kensington Business Center
- Northwest Highway corridor
What Makes Moving in Mount Prospect Different
Mount Prospect throws a few specific curveballs at a move. The older single-family homes in established subdivisions like Old Orchard and Brickman Manor have narrow staircases, tight second-floor hallways, and basements with low headroom, so a long sofa or an armoire has to be measured and routed before it ever leaves the room. The townhome communities off Rand Road and near Randhurst Village often share driveways and have limited guest parking, which means we plan truck placement ahead of time so we are not blocking a neighbor or eating shuttle time. Downtown moves near the Metra UP-NW station and the Northwest Highway corridor mean working around commuter traffic and timed parking, so we schedule load-outs to dodge the morning and evening rush. And corporate relocations tied to the Kensington Business Center or a tight closing date need a binding estimate and a firm window, not a vague maybe.
Weather is the other Mount Prospect reality. Tree-lined streets and mature lots are beautiful in summer and slick in January. Our crews pad-wrap and shrink-wrap furniture, lay floor protection at the door, and use rope and tie-downs to keep everything stable on the truck, whether you are going three blocks to Colony Country or all the way to the lower 48.
- Narrow staircases and low basement headroom in older Old Orchard and Brickman Manor homes mean big pieces get measured and routed first
- Shared driveways and limited guest parking in townhome communities off Rand Road call for planned truck placement
- Commuter traffic and timed parking near the Metra UP-NW station downtown push load-outs around rush hour
- Corporate relocations tied to the Kensington Business Center need a binding estimate and a firm date, with a COI when a building requires one
- Mature, tree-lined lots and Chicago-winter ice make floor protection and careful wrapping non-negotiable
- Cul-de-sac and dead-end streets in subdivisions like Lake Briarwood need a turnaround plan for a full-size truck
Why Mount Prospect Chooses Melendez Moving
- We are a family business, not a dispatch desk. Lauren and Kevin set the standard, and the crew that quotes your move is the crew that does it.
- Equipment is included. Dolly, hand truck, straps, hand tools, rope, and tie-downs come on every truck at no fee, so you are not nickel-and-dimed for the basics.
- You get a real quote and the option of a binding estimate, so the number you hear is the number you plan around.
- Trained, uniformed crews who handle a tight townhome stairwell and a four-bedroom in Forest River with the same care and wrapping.
- Local and interstate. We move within 50 miles for the across-town jobs and across the lower 48 for the corporate relocations and out-of-state families.
- We are licensed and insured. City license 70318261, IL license 220206, MC 087428, DOT 3120049, insured through Progressive with workers comp through Pinnacle Point. We provide a COI when your building needs one.
Moving Services Available in Mount Prospect
See all moving servicesWe Handle Mount Prospect Building Requirements, Too
Condos, apartment complexes, and offices in Mount Prospect 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.
Nearby Areas We Serve
Mount Prospect Moving FAQs
Yes. We cover the whole village, from the townhome communities near Randhurst Village and Rand Road to the single-family neighborhoods like Old Orchard, Brickman Manor, Forest River, Colony Country, and Lake Briarwood, plus downtown near the Metra UP-NW station. Mount Prospect sits well within our service range out of Chicago.
That is a big part of what we do here. Plenty of Mount Prospect moves are company relocations tied to a closing date or a job start. We give you a binding estimate, lock in a firm window, and provide a certificate of insurance if your building or HOA requires one.
Both. We do local moves within 50 miles of our Chicago base and interstate moves across the lower 48. So whether you are going from a Mount Prospect townhome to a house two streets over, or relocating to another state for work, the same crew standard applies.
Yes. The dolly, hand truck, furniture straps, hand tools, rope, and tie-downs are already on the truck at no added fee. We pad-wrap and shrink-wrap your furniture and lay floor protection at the door as part of careful handling, not as an upsell.
We plan it before move day. Many townhome communities off Rand Road have shared driveways and limited guest parking, so we figure out truck placement and the shortest carry path in advance to keep the load moving and avoid blocking neighbors.
Reach out with your move date, your current and new addresses, and a rough idea of your home size. We will walk you through a quote and, when you want certainty, a binding estimate so there are no surprises on move day.
A few things, and none of them are the village line. The biggest factors are how much you are moving and how far the crew has to carry it: a four-bedroom in Old Orchard or Brickman Manor with a finished basement and a packed garage takes longer than a Boxwood townhome. Stairs matter, since a narrow second-floor run or low basement headroom slows the carry. Access matters too, like a shared driveway off Rand Road or a tight cul-de-sac in Lake Briarwood that keeps the truck from getting close. And whether it is a local hop across the village or an interstate haul changes how we price it. Tell us your home size, the stairs, and the parking at both ends and we can give you a real quote and, when you want it locked in, a binding estimate.
Most local moves here run a single day. A townhome or two-bedroom is often a half-day job, while a single-family home near Lions Park or Forest River with a basement and garage usually fills a full day, more if there is heavy stuff like a treadmill, pool table, or workbench. You speed it up by having boxes packed and labeled, beds and closets emptied, and a clear path to the door before the crew arrives. If you are in an HOA townhome community, confirm the move rules and any guest-parking limits ahead of time. The more we know about access and oversized pieces up front, the tighter the window and the estimate we can hold to.
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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