Chicago to Denver

Dr. Okafor was starting a hospital job in Denver and had six days between handing over her Chicago condo and her first shift. She wanted one company, one price and no depot.

The building only allowed moves on weekdays between 9 and 4, and the Denver apartment had a freight elevator that had to be booked in two-hour blocks.

• Binding quote: A video survey and a fixed price, signed two weeks before the move.
• Packing: Two packers did the kitchen, books and artwork the afternoon before loading.
• Delivery: The driver booked the Denver elevator directly with the building and arrived on day three.

Everything arrived in the agreed window with nothing broken. The crew rebuilt the bed and desk, unpacked the kitchen and took every box with them.