Montgomery, IL Movers

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Looking for a Montgomery moving company that plans the job before the truck shows up? Jackson Moving & Storage moves households, apartments and small businesses in Montgomery, Illinois, and across the Fox River Valley. We have been in the moving business for 100 years, and we are a certified agent of North American Van Lines. Call 773-687-0510 or ask for a free quote and tell us what you are moving.

Why Montgomery Families Call Jackson

Montgomery straddles the Fox River and spills across two counties, Kane and Kendall. On one side of town you have older streets near the river and the village center, and on the other you have newer subdivisions such as Lakewood Creek and Foxmoor, where two-story homes, attached garages and HOA rules are the norm. Each of those settings asks for a slightly different plan.

Here is what stays the same on every Montgomery job we book:

A century of moving experience behind the crew
Certified agent of North American Van Lines
A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau
Member of the American Trucking Association
Uniformed movers who have passed background checks
Packing, moving and storage handled by one company

You get one team and one point of contact, from the walk-through to the last piece of furniture placed.

Household Moves Across Montgomery

Most of our Montgomery work is family homes: three- and four-bedroom houses with basements, garages full of tools and bikes, and a few heirlooms nobody wants scratched. Our crew wraps furniture in pads, protects floors and door frames and loads the truck in a planned order so the unload goes quickly. A typical household move includes:

If something needs extra care, such as a piano, a gun safe or a glass-top table, mention it at the estimate so we bring the right gear.

Short Moves Within Montgomery and the Fox Valley

A move from one Montgomery subdivision to another, or a hop over to Aurora, Oswego or Yorkville, still takes careful logistics. We look at where the truck can park, how long the carry is from curb to door and whether your HOA sets move-in hours. Local moves from our crews usually cover:

Moving a few miles north? See our Aurora movers page, or compare all local moving services.

Leaving Illinois From Montgomery

For a move to another state, our standing as a North American Van Lines agent lets us plan, load and coordinate the trip with one company. You will have a contact who knows your file, and your belongings are padded and inventoried before they leave the driveway. Long-distance moves can include:

Read more on our long-distance moving page.

Moving Overseas From the Fox River Valley

International moves are arranged through North American International, the overseas arm of the North American network. We help you decide what to ship, what to store and what to sell, then pack it for the trip. Typical steps include:

Start with our international movers page.

Apartments, Condos and Townhomes in Montgomery

Apartment complexes and townhome rows near Route 30 and Orchard Road often have shared stairwells, assigned parking and rules about move times. We confirm those rules before moving day, stage boxes near the door and keep hallways clear for your neighbors. For these moves we focus on:

More detail is on our apartment movers page.

Storage Between Montgomery Homes

Closing dates and lease ends rarely line up, and new construction in Montgomery can run late. Our storage service gives you a buffer: we pick up your belongings, hold them and deliver them when the new place is ready. Storage customers use it for:

See how storage with Jackson works.

Getting to Know Montgomery Streets

Montgomery sits just south of Aurora, with Oswego to the southeast and Sugar Grove and Yorkville to the west. Crews coming from our Naperville office reach town by way of Route 59, Route 30 or Orchard Road, and we plan arrival times around rush hour on those roads. Inside the village, we have worked on the older blocks near the river as well as in newer neighborhoods such as Lakewood Creek and Foxmoor.

Five Steps From Quote to Keys

A Montgomery move with Jackson usually follows these steps:

Walk-through: we see the home in person or by video and note stairs, parking and large items.
Written estimate: you get the price basis, crew size, truck and any extra services in writing.
Packing: if you booked it, the packing crew comes before moving day and labels by room.
Moving day: we protect floors, load in order and drive to the new address.
Setup: furniture goes where you want it, and anything we took apart is put back together.

Before the crew leaves, the foreman walks the house with you to check that nothing was missed.

Using the Garage as Your Staging Area

Most Montgomery houses have an attached two- or three-car garage, and it is the best tool you have on moving day. When packed boxes are stacked there by room, the crew can load straight onto the truck without walking through the house over and over, which saves time and protects your floors.

In the week before the move, clear one bay of the garage. Put boxes for the same room together, keep the heavy ones on the bottom and leave a path for a hand truck. Lawn equipment should be drained of fuel, because gasoline and propane cannot ride on a moving truck.

If you are moving into a home with a garage, we can unload there first and carry items in once the main rooms are set.

Townhome and Two-Story Stairs Done Carefully

Narrow townhome stairs and the turn at the top of a two-story staircase are where most furniture damage happens. Before carrying anything, our crew pads the rail, lays runners on the steps and measures the large pieces.

Headboards, dressers with mirrors and sectional sofas are often easier to take apart than to tip around a corner. We bag and label the hardware so the pieces go back together quickly at the new address.

If your new place has a basement, tell us what will live down there so it goes in first and the upstairs rooms stay clear.

Montgomery Moving Timeline: Six Weeks to Moving Day

Six weeks out: request your estimate, confirm your closing or lease dates and check whether your HOA requires notice before a move.

Four weeks out: book your date, decide whether you want full packing, partial packing or none, and start selling or donating what you will not take.

Two weeks out: set up utilities at the new address, schedule the shut-off at the old one and update your address with the post office, banks and schools.

One week out: pack the rooms you use least, empty the freezer, and set aside a bag with medicine, chargers, documents and a change of clothes.

Moving day: keep a parking space open for the truck, walk the house with the foreman and keep valuables with you.

What Changes the Cost of a Montgomery Move

The size of your home is only the start. The amount of furniture and boxes, flights of stairs, the walk from the truck to the front door and the distance between the two addresses all change how many hours and crew members the job needs.

Extra services also add to the total: packing, crating a valuable item, storage between homes, or a piano or safe that needs special equipment. We list each item on the written estimate so you can see what you are paying for and choose what to keep or drop.

Common Mistakes When Moving in Montgomery

Booking late in summer. June through August is busy across the Fox Valley. Booking early gives you a better choice of dates.

Forgetting the HOA. Some associations limit when trucks can park or ask for notice. Check before you set a date.

Packing the garage last. Garages take longer than people expect. Start on them early, and set aside anything flammable.

Leaving measurements to chance. Measure big furniture and the doorways of your new home, so you know what fits before moving day.

Mixing up keys and remotes. Put garage openers, mailbox keys and spare house keys in one labeled bag for the new owners.

Montgomery, IL and Our Naperville Office

Montgomery crews are scheduled from our office at 740 Frontenac Rd, Suite 200, Naperville, IL 60563. Call 773-687-0510 to book a walk-through. Close to Montgomery? See our Oswego movers page too.

Get a Montgomery Moving Quote

Tell us your moving date, both addresses and what is coming with you. Call 773-687-0510 or fill out the quote form, and we will recommend a crew, a truck and the services that fit your move.

Jackson Moving & Storage: 100 years of moving Chicago-area families, now helping Montgomery.

Montgomery Moving FAQs

Which parts of Montgomery do you serve?

All of it, on both sides of the Fox River and in both the Kane County and Kendall County parts of the village. That includes the older streets near the village center and newer subdivisions such as Lakewood Creek and Foxmoor.

Do you move people from Montgomery to other states?

Yes. As a North American Van Lines agent we handle long-distance moves to any state, and we arrange overseas moves through North American International.

How is a Montgomery moving estimate put together?

We look at how much you are moving, stairs and carry distance at both homes, parking, the distance between addresses and any packing or storage. After a walk-through we send a free written estimate. Call 773-687-0510 or use the quote form.

My HOA has move-in rules. Can you work with them?

Yes. Send us the rules when you book. We plan around set move hours, parking limits and any notice your association asks for.

Can you pack only part of my home?

Yes. Some customers pack everyday items themselves and have us pack the kitchen, glassware, artwork and electronics. Others want every room done. Both are common.

Where can I store things if my new house is not finished?

Our storage service holds your belongings until you are ready. We pick them up from your current home and deliver them to the new one.

How early should I book?

Three to four weeks ahead works for most moves. Summer weekends and the end of the month fill up first, so book earlier for those dates. If your timeline is shorter, call and we will tell you what is open.