Testimonials
“Mary and Sue - You two are treasures! Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers… so so thoughtful. We could not have gotten here without your invaluable help and support. Thank you thank you! Can’t wait to work together again! “ - Highland Park Happy
Emergency! Thank you so much for your quick assistance and patience in packing my condo. You two saved the day and my sanity! - Oak Park, IL
“Every Step Moving Planners are lifesavers! We moved from our three bedroom, three bathroom w/ finished basement home to a transitional apartment while our condo is being built Lots of packing and sorting for what we were taking with and what was going into storage. Mary and Sue took on the task and did it seamlessly. Secured storage, donations, junk removal - they did it all! Will definitely be calling them back .” - Highland Park
Was referred to Every Step Moving Planners - best referral I have ever gotten. Mary and Sue secured the entire process - Packing and Unpacking, Movers, Donations, Estate Sale, and Junk Removal. I went from having no idea where to start - to completely settled, relaxed, comfortable, and happily retired.
Every Step is no lie! So grateful to them and for all their help! - Monee, IL
“I seriously have no words on the amazing job these two women have done. They packed my house efficiently and organized everything to the tee. Today they helped me out at the last minute (calling yesterday evening) unpacking and organizing my whole kitchen. And seriously what a job they did. Everything looks so organized and beautiful. Was even given a nice bottle of prosecco that I can't wait to enjoy this weekend (beyond thoughtful and sweet) ...ladies thank you for everything you made my life so stress-free. I highly recommend these ladies “ - Mary McGrath
“I rented an apartment in Chicago for work, however my home is on the West Coast. Thanks to COVID-19, overnight I felt that the world turned upside down. I made a hasty trip back to California to ‘work from home.’ As the weeks went by, my thoughts turned to - ‘what am I going to do with my apartment when my lease is up?’ - ‘am I going to renew my lease and pay for an empty apartment?’- ‘how am I going to pack and move or store my stuff – it’s not like I can drive over to take care of this!!’ - ‘do I want a stranger to go into my apartment and pack my stuff? Ugh!’ While I was panicking and worrying, I happened to mention to a colleague/friend about my situation when she suggested I talk to Mary and Sue from Every Step Moving Planners. From our initial conversation to organizing, packing and shipping, Mary and Sue made everything so simple and easy. I just unpacked the last of my boxes and let me tell you even my picky husband does not pack as well as they did!! The sense of comfort I had allowing them into my apartment in my absence is immeasurable. Thank you Mary and Sue!!” - grateful and happy customer in San Diego
“I was thoroughly blown away by Mary and Sue’s talent and organization skills! Not only did they take care of what I asked of them, but also offered countless placement suggestions while unpacking my boxes. Mary and Sue are an absolute joy to work with and I give them a 10+++ They are consummate professionals, very flexible, most pleasant and thoughtful, and for the few days my husband and I worked with them, they became part of the family! No need to look anywhere else for packing and organizational help. Mary and Sue are simply the best. Hands down.” - RK (Winnetka)
“I lost my husband suddenly in September and was faced with the overwhelming task of dealing with the loss while taking on the ordeal of selling a home. I spoke with a friend of mine and she suggested I reach out to Mary from Every Step Moving Planners. That was the best advice I could have received. Mary and I spoke, and she informed me that she would take care of every aspect of scheduling the move from packing, finding a suitable storage unit, and making the arrangements with the movers. Mary coordinated every step in the process. Mary and Sue arrived the day prior to the move, supplied all the packing material and made sure everything was properly packed and prepared for moving day. On the day of the move, Mary and Sue again coordinated everything. They were very professional, compassionate, and made a difficult situation much easier to handle. Look no further....Every Step Moving Planners exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend them to handle Your next move. Thank you both very much” - a very satisfied client in Michigan.
We had the pleasure of working with Every-Step Moving Planners today. We were called in to remove unwanted items after they sorted through everything in the house. They are incredibly organized and very easy to work with. Highly recommend if you’re moving and are overwhelmed with getting your house organized and ready for the eventual move. The client we were at today had nothing but great things to say about them as well! - Mike, Junk Squad IL
For my most recent job relocation, I was referred to Every Step Moving Planners. Even though I live alone, I had mounds of items to go through, streamline and pack. Mary and Sue came through and took charge during a very stressful time for me. I truly appreciated their efficiency and compassion with my out -of-state move. I could not have gotten the job done without them! I highly recommend Every Step Moving Planners to help with all of your moving needs - they are the best! - Julie S., Western Springs, IL
Every Step Moving Planners - Sue and Mary, will take care of everything associated with your move, even things you didn't even know you had to plan. They single-handedly packed my house and its 30 years of contents with more care than I ever could have. They arranged for everything and shopped all vendors so I had economical choices. If you are moving, you would be seriously remiss if you did not let these lovely ladies guide you through the process. I went from freaking out to freaking elated!! - Laura P., Oak Lawn, IL
I highly recommend Mary & Sue! They helped me stage my mother's house for the sale and removed anything that was not needed before the house was listed. They were so flexible! Making sure to accommodate our schedule whenever we needed them. They cleared out the house after the sale so that it was ready for the walk-through prior to closing. They saved me hours of work! I could not have done it without them.
Thank you again for all that you did for our family! We appreciate you! - very satisfied, Burbank, IL
We contacted Every-Step Moving Planners to declutter 25 years of our combined families’ belongings. Not only did Mary and Sue work their magic on every room – kitchen and bathrooms included – closets, basement, and garage, they also assisted with “staging.” With their help, our home sold in record time! – Jackie - Winnetka
We feel very fortunate to have Mary and Sue at our home for two days. We struggled to purge our garage and basement for a couple of years but kept encountering road blocks - how to get a large, counsel TV and heavy gym equipment out, what to do with outdated electronics, large amounts of papers in need of shredding and the clutter of our inherited households from two sets of parents. Within two days, we were cleaned out, papers shredded, shelves assembled and bins organized and in place. We could not have done this ourselves and are completely satisfied with our garage and basement. Mary and Sue consult with you on each step and are professional, patient and very hard workers. We highly recommend their services – No Clutter in Crete
Perfect Day! Everything was great! I did not have to do a thing. All my belongings were packed, moved, unpacked and set up right - all in one day! I just moved in and I was happy! I even was able to enjoy lunch while Mary and Sue set up my new home. Worth every penny - I had no worries or headache for my transition. - Independent Living is Good!
We recently bought a vacation home in Florida and needed to ship our furniture from Illinois. My wife and I work full time and didn't have the time to shop around for movers. Mary and Sue were great, they provided us with several quotes from moving companies. They were on site the day of our move and handled everything. We didn't even need to be there.
Highly recommend Every Step Moving Planners for all of your moving needs big and small.
Gratefully, Tom
I recently accepted a job in Miami Florida and had to relocate from Chicago. Moving from a three bedroom home with a full basement and two cars was very overwhelming. I was at a loss trying to decide what to donate, pack and just throw away all while I was working. Sue and Mary met with me and provided a plan for my relocation. What a relief it was to have them do all the packing, donations and even securing a dumpster to get rid of all my junk.
All of my furniture and two cars made it to Miami with no problems.
Regards from the Sunshine State, Tracy
Mom and Jonesie are happy as larks in their new place at Peace Village. Thank you again for all your help and guidance you gave them. Your company is a lifesaver! Stay well and peace be with you. - Donna, Tinley Park
Every Step Moving Planners were miracle workers! The ladies came in and arranged everything – the movers, donations and junk pick up! They packed, moved, and unpacked us. Everything was taken care of – down to made beds, organized linen closets and kitchen cabinets – they even brought coolers to bring our refrigerator contents to our new home!
After we were settled into our new home, they went back to our townhome and arranged for a full clean-out for the sale. It was a very calming experience in what could have been a high-anxiety transition. Thanks to Every Step Moving Planners, the beginning of the next phase of our life is starting out right! - Eileen, Orland Park
My mother passed away and her home in Palos Heights needed to be cleaned out so it could be sold. I currently live in Florida, so this posed a bit of a problem for me. I was referred to Every Step Moving Planners by a friend. Mary and her team did a fantastic job, they kept me up to date through every stage of the clean out. They coordinated donations pick up as well as removal of all the non donated items. It was a pleasure and a huge relief to have them on site and I am extremely grateful for all of their hard work. - Jay M. Fort Myers, FL
I recently had to place my husband in continuing care and had the large task of selling our condo so that I could move to Peace Village. We never had children so I was taking on this challenge all by myself. I was referred to Every Step Moving Planners by Peace Village and I am thrilled to say it was the best decision I made. They were wonderful, helping me through this very difficult time. They packed up my condo, coordinated donations pick up, junk removal and even unpacked all of my belongings at my new apartment in Peace Village. I could not have done this on my own and I am very grateful for all of their help during a very difficult time. - Carlotta P. Palos Hills
My wife and I were downsizing from a large home we had lived in for over thirty years. Just the thought of packing and decluttering was overwhelming. We were referred to Every Step Moving Planners by our Realtor. Their team came in and organized everything. We got the house packed and decluttered and they even assisted with the unpacking at our new home. I highly recommend them, my wife and I were thrilled with all of the work they did. - Bruce W. Long Grove, IL.
Every Step Moving Planners is a brilliantly designed and executed concept, targeted for making home moving (time) efficient, cost effective and pretty much hassle free. I was referred to Mary Gerst not knowing what “Every Step Moving Planners really did. Once Mary explained their services and how they are costed out, she did the diligence and provided me with cost estimates for what I was interested in, within a day (not days). Everything I contracted with Mary to support me on (from packing, to moving, to cleaning and disposing), there were no issues. Everything came out as planned, on time, and on cost. While this is all pretty important, maybe more valuable is Mary, the connections she has and importantly the ease and calm that she brings to the process.
Thanks Mary!
Patrick M.
My husband passed away and left me overwhelmed with a house and garage full of a lifetime of paperwork and belongings. I was moving to Peace Village and didn’t know where to start. I was so overwhelmed and alone. Never having children and with no family to help me through this process I was blessed to have Mary, my angel help me.
Maryann K. Palos Heights
I am a single mom and work full time. I was moving and just didn’t have the time or energy to pack/unpack and coordinate all of the aspects of a move. I was referred to Every Step Moving Planners by a friend and I am so grateful they did! I have moved twice since our first meeting and I am beyond thrilled with the quality and care I received both moves.
Lauren K. Mokena
My wife and I are both struggling with health issues and made the difficult decision to move to a independent living facility. All three of our children live out of state and were unable to help with the transition. Thankfully, Peace Village provided us with a brochure from Every Step Moving Planners and we contacted Mary. Not only was Mary patient with us,( we had so many questions ) she was supportive and caring. We are very grateful for all of her support and are now working on cleaning out our home, again with the help of Every Step Moving Planners.
Paul & Rosemary H. Orland Park
I am a widow and my son and daughter both live in other states and were unable to help me with my move to Heartis Assisted Living. Mary and her team did an amazing job moving me, conducting an estate sale and clearing out my house so it could be sold. I am very grateful for all of the help and support.
Toni B. Tinley Park
My husband and I decided to downsize from a home where we lived for many years to a condominium. Unfortunately for us the condo was not ready and we needed to move to a rental and place many of our belongings in storage. Every Step Moving Planners did an excellent job coordinating several aspects of our move. What could have been a very stressful endeavor was made easy with the help of Mary and her team. We will definitely be calling Mary when we are ready to move into our condo later this year.
Nancy G. Highland Park