Rent A Son

Moving & Storage
Toronto ON M3J 1Z3
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Ebrahim in Toronto
Ebrahim in Toronto
1 review TORONTO, ON
10/10

March 2011

I have moved many times in my adult life, and have always been disappointed - I once had movers show up 5 hours late, and then get lost for 2 hours that same day driving 7 KM!

That is, until I was referred to Rent-a-Son. Hussein did a great job on the logistics and planning, and through his smart questions and polite and deferential tone, I felt more comfortable from the get-go. The movers themselves were professional, punctual, strong and fired up to get the job done within the allotted time, and more importantly, done right. They worked well as a team, were respectful of my valuables and of my specific needs for the wrapping and storage of certain items, and seemed to treat each one like it was a family heirloom. You get a clear sense that this is not their first rodeo...these guys know what they're doing.

I have already used them again and have recommended them to my closest friends and family. I hope your experience is as great as mine was.

Approximate cost of services:
$500.00
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Cathy Wilson in Toronto
Cathy Wilson in Toronto
8 reviews TORONTO, ON
10/10

Move and disposal

Our experience with Rent-son was excellent, from requesting a quote to delivering the last piece of furniture. Hussein responded within hours of my request for a quote, even on a long weekend, and politely and efficiently followed up. He was available to answer my questions throughout the process and was always pleasant. The day of the move Alex, Kevin and Chris were focused, pleasant, and very professional. They were able to move furniture, including a king size bed up a narrow stair well that had wet paint and not damage the walls. They worked around painters and floor installers and took away unwanted furniture for disposal without any issues. In a nutshell, they did what they said they would do and I would hire them again in a heart beat.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,700.00
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C.F. Ventura in Maple
C.F. Ventura in Maple
1 review MAPLE, ON
10/10

3 moves in 2 months

We had to move 2 houses and then move once again after the house was finish. Each move the staff provided were great and the office personnel was supportive and understanding of each move. Thank you Hussein. Great Job

Approximate cost of services:
$2,000.00
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Leslie in Toronto
Leslie in Toronto
2 reviews TORONTO, ON
10/10

Moving

From the first encounter with Hussein Sherazi (Sr. Moving Coordinator) at Rent-a-Son through to the amazing service we got from Kerry and Kevin who did our actual move - Rent-a-Son was amazing. Considering how nightmarish moving usually is, this was such a delightful surprise. They were smart, resourceful, careful, helpful, courteous and just willing to help all around. As this was part 1 of a staging move, we know EXACTLY who we'll be calling to do our final move for us. Thanks Rent-a-Son. You ROCK!

Approximate cost of services:
$500.00
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Debbie in Toronto
Debbie in Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Rent-a-Son

When I moved to Toronto I used Rent-a-Son to help me unpack my POD. I used two "sons" for 4 hours. They were incredible! They worked so hard and so quickly. They were courteous, punctual and pleasant and were really careful with my stuff. It really was a great experience. I am moving again soon and I will DEFINITELY be using them again.

Approximate cost of services:
$380.00
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Phyllis Berkowitz in Thornhill
Phyllis Berkowitz in Thornhill
1 review THORNHILL, ON
10/10

odd jobs outside and inside of the house

I was lucky to hear about Rent a Son from a neighbour of mine. She raved about the service, so when my "real" son and son-in-law became too busy with their own responisbilities to continue helping me with certain seasonal jobs around the house, I called Rent a Son. This was the best money I had spent in a long time. The young man who came was prompt, hard-working and polite. Luckily, I had made a list of what I had wanted done, because he worked so quickly and accomplished more than I could have imagined. I take advantage of this wonderful service at least twice a year. Each time, the service lives up to, and exceeds, my expectations. I have recommended Rent a Son to many people, all of whom have thanked me many times. Three cheers for Rent a Son! I thank you and my son and son-in-law thank you.

Approximate cost of services:
$150.00
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jgs in hillcrest
jgs in hillcrest
3 reviews York, ON
10/10

moving items from two storage units to a third

nice work - they were quick to get back to me, quick to arrange a time, kyle and nick (the movers) arrived promptly and the entire move took exactly the amount of time that they estimated (and there was no waiting around or slow-motion moving in order to match the estimated time). they worked quickly, efficiently and were very friendly.
thanks, guys.

Approximate cost of services:
$400.00
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Dominic in Markham
Dominic in Markham
1 review MARKHAM, ON
9/10

Move house items/boxes into a pod.

I had a great experience with Rent a Son. They moved everything in a timely manner and were very pleasant and easy to work with. The only issue I have doesn't have to do with their quality of work and it's that they charged me 1.5 hours of work for them to drive from their office to my location so it's better if you have a larger job for them to do.

Approximate cost of services:
$400.00
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Hi Dominic,

Thank you for posting the review. We understand your issue with the traveling fee. We have to charge it for all moving jobs so that our movers can be equipped with all the necessary moving supplies, equipment and tools to successfully complete their work. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to helping you again with your upcoming move. Thanks for your patronage!

N. D.
N. D.
14 reviews PICKERING, ON
10/10

Move from condo to house

These are the best movers in Ontario. We were moving from a condo to a house. Julio, Javier and Paul were running just five minutes late to the condo, but called in advance to let me know - very considerate. When they arrived, they didn't know that the condo didn't have an elevator, and the move would involve them going up and down four flights of stairs for every box. They didn't complain - they just got to work. On the other side, they faced some obstacles because the design of our house makes taking furniture upstairs tricky. Still - no complaints. Even when I told them they didn't have to move some things, and that I would move them later, they replied with "no ma'am, it's our job, tell us what we can do to help." What movers are like that?! They took the greatest care with our belongings in both homes. By the end of the move, there was not a single scratch on any piece of furniture or wall in either home. They were incredibly kind, patient and hardworking. They are worth every single penny, and I highly recommend them over any other service. They also come out cheaper than many of their other competitors also listed on homestars (I called and spoke to 6 services before deciding to go with Rent-a-son based on their price and professionalism). By the next day, I had the invoice in my hands with no hidden fees - it was bang on the estimate (Dustin - the president, is gifted for calculating ahead of time what he thinks the move will cost you). Rent-a-son is exceptional in every way. They will be our movers for life.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,000.00
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Dan Robertson in Toronto
Dan Robertson in Toronto
1 review TORONTO, ON
10/10

furniture moving

Having looked at so many moving companies, and getting more confused than ever, I turned to Homestars for guidance. I picked one of their top rated moving companies, and I was not disappointed. I gave Rent a Son my particulars ( move furniture only, no boxes ) and they returned with a written estimate shortly thereafter. Moving day came and they arrived on time, did the job efficiently, finishing within 15 minutes of the original estimate. No problems, no breakage. They made it super easy.
Thanks, Dustin, for your professionalism, and your guys did an excellent job.
I would use Rent a Son again, and I will look to Homestars for any other projects.

Approximate cost of services:
$650.00
Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
I would hire these guys again in a heartbeat. A totally refreshing change in a field which is unregulated and full of questionable operators.
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More about Rent A Son

Rent-a-Son, winner of HomeStars Best Mover in Toronto for 2010, 2011 and 2014, provides insured, bonded and professional residential and commercial moving services. Based in Toronto, Ontario, we provide local, provincial and long distance moving nationally, cross border and internationally.

Rent-a-Son is an agent of northAmerican van lines and is a certified member of the Canadian Association of Movers.

We also offer storage and warehousing out of our Toronto location where we have 25,000 sq ft of temperature controlled, alarmed and video monitored space.

CATEGORIES
Moving & Storage
SERVICES
Local Household Moving, Long Distance Moving, Office Moving, Warehousing and Distribution, Packing, Storage, Moving Help
WEBSITE
http://www.rentason.ca
YEAR ESTABLISHED
2000
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
50
PAYMENT METHOD
Visa, MasterCard, Check
LICENSES
Canadian Association of Movers
MEMBERSHIPS
Better Business Bureau
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
PROJECT MINIMUM
4 Hours
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
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