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Ray's Moving & Storage Have Been Your Trusted Saskatoon Movers and Storage Pros For 10 Years

CELEBRATING OUR 10 YEAR TRUSTED SASKATOON PARTNERS!

In this series of articles, we are shining a spotlight on the Trusted Saskatoon Partners who have been with us since we launched in 2011. We want to thank them for TRUSTING our team, and we are recognizing each of them individually for providing 10 years of OUTSTANDING service to the citizens of Saskatoon and the surrounding area! In this latest article, we celebrate and recognize Mark, Brett, and the team at Ray’s Moving & Storage - Trusted Saskatoon Movers and Storage professionals!


 
We are pleased to celebrate Ray's Moving & Storage who have been Trusted Saskatoon movers for over a decade!

Ray's Transport was founded in 1949 by Ray and Leona Diehl when they purchased a truck in the hopes of making enough money for a down payment on a farm. In 1954, Ray's diversified into moving and storage, to fill a need they saw in the local market, and in 1973 incorporated as Ray’s Moving & Storage.

Today this successful company is still family-owned and operated with Mark Lamontange as President (his Mom was actually Leona’s sister) and Brett Diehl as General Manager, whose grandfather was Ray the founder. The company has another generation entering the business, with Mark’s son Cam working full time, and Brett’s daughter working during the summers packing and helping with social media when not in university

 

Ray’s Moving & Storage is not your typical moving and storage company with a few guys and a truck or two. They are professionals who make every effort to see that their client’s move, whether across town or across the country, runs smooth, with as little stress and worry on your part as possible. They are not all about the numbers and how many moves they can cram into a day, or how fast they can get the next move done and rush on to the next one! In talking to Brett he’d rather leave that to their competition... if you call that their competition! We’ve all heard the stories of friends, family, and neighbours who had the worst experience with the mover they chose. Sometimes those Google reviews are not what they seem, and people don’t realize that until they hire a company that is late to start, is short-handed, has an undersized truck, and that don't care about damaging furniture, walls, etc.

Both Mark and Brett can count on one hand the number of bad experiences they’ve had with clients... they just don’t operate that way! Some moving companies have a full-time employee or two to handle customer complaints, and are constantly trying to fix things, give refunds, and go back to repair walls and replace furniture. Ray’s believes in doing the job right the first time, even if it takes a little longer, they don’t cut corners. That’s the quality service that this family-owned business has carried on since 1949. Ray’s success starts with their people, their team members. If you hire the right people first they are what make your business successful.

“Unfortunately I have had negative experiences with moving companies in the past, so I knew this was a category that should be on the Trusted Saskatoon directory. It is stressful enough moving offices or moving homes, without the added issues of worrying about your treasured items being damaged or not knowing what you are going to be charged until the end. Rays have a stellar reputation and it is because they take any feedback seriously and to heart. When Trusted moved offices in 2018 we hired Rays, and it was a great experience. There was no hassle and the guys moving us went over and above.”
- Sara Wheelwright, Trusted Founder       

Ray’s Moving & Storage has been the recipient of many awards over the years, including a SABEX Award for Customer Service, Outstanding Quality Service Award rated by United Vans Lines customers across Canada for the years 1999 through 2008, and Canada’s Best Managed Companies. They are also one of 200 members of United Van Lines (the only Canadian network of moving companies), the Canadian Association of Movers, UniGroup Relocation Network & the BBB. 

During these challenging times, Ray’s has put the safety and well-being of its customers, drivers, and front-line workers as their highest priority. Ray's has a long history in Saskatchewan, working with many of the province's leading organizations and corporations. Today they continue to expand their offerings with commercial and business moves as well as portable container storage options. In life, few events match the stress of moving everything you own, and it is a very personal experience and something they do not take lightly. At Ray’s, they appreciate their clients’ trusting and referring them to help with one of life's biggest transitions.

Thank you for TRUSTING us, and thank you for providing 10 years of OUTSTANDING service to the citizens of Saskatoon and Saskatchewan! They continue to be one of the best-rated moving companies in the province of Saskatchewan. 

Ray's Moving & Storage Have Been Your Trusted Saskatoon Movers and Storage Pros For Over 10 years!



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Trusted Saskatoon Mover Rays Moving & Storage Share 5 Tips for A Stress Free Move

Moving is stressful. In this busy time of new beginnings and major changes, Rays Moving & Storage appreciated that their clients place a great deal of trust and responsibility with them.

Moving everything you own is a very personal experience and something that they do not take lightly... Moving can be an especially stressful time for families, whether it is across town or across the country. Having a true professional like Rays handling your possessions is the key to alleviating all of your worries! In their latest tip Rays share 5 tips for a stress-free move. Rays are Trusted Saskatoon Movers & Storage Pros.


Move-in day excitement shouldn’t be overshadowed by moving day anxiety. Some smart preparation can go a long way towards making moving a little more uplifting (and a little less heavy lifting). Here are 5 things you can do leading up to your move to make for less stress on moving day.


Tip 1: Consider Your Move Date

Like apples and pumpkin spice lattes, there is a peak season for moving. Considering that the first and last weeks of the month can be particularly popular, a mid-week, mid-month move is your best bet.

Having access to the widest array of dates and times means that you’ll be able to plan your move when it’s most convenient for you. 

Tip 2: Have a Packing Plan

Less stuff equals less stress when it comes to packing. Take stock of what you actually want to take when you move. It is time for a purge?

This meticulous approach keeps you sane and helps you plan—knowing exactly what you’ll be moving and how unwieldy those items are key for deciding what kind of moving company you’ll need.

Tip 3: Do Your Research

Options can be overwhelming, but having the right information will make you feel confident that you’re hiring the right team for your move. When it comes to moving companies, they generally fall into 3 major categories: full-service, self-service, and specialized. How much you have to move, what kind of items you’re moving, and your budget will determine which category of moving company makes the most sense. In broad terms, a full-service moving company handles every part of the move—from packing to transporting to unloading at your final destination. A self-service company generally handles only the transportation part of the move (meaning that packing, unpacking, loading, and unloading the truck are up to you), and specialized moving companies are trained in proper techniques for moving unique items like antiques, art, appliances, or pianos.

Ensure that movers you select are properly licensed and insured professional movers like Rays.

Tip 4: Budget Accordingly

Expenses can add up quickly, especially when you’re moving long-distance, so keeping track of your budget is a crucial step in your pre-move plan. Your moving quote will be a powerful tool to help you budget.

Tip 5: Think About Moving Insurance

When you’ve taken care to pack only your most meaningful belongings, the last thing you want is to worry about them being damaged on their way to your destination. Moving insurance can give you peace of mind. You can ask the moving companies giving you quotes what expanded coverage they may offer, or, if your items are particularly valuable, you may want to consider carrying your own third-party moving insurance policy as well.


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Rays are Trusted SASKATOON MOVERS & STORAGE EXPERTS 

Trusted Saskatoon Mystery Shop's Ray`s Moving and Storage

Trusted Saskatoon businesses are Trusted Partners, as partners and we all have our parts to play to ensure the community maintains the standards and high level of integrity we promote. To ensure that partners are upholding these guarantees, we meet with them regularly, monitor their online reputation and we also have a MYSTERY SHOPPER PROGRAM. This involves members of the public sharing their experience with a Trusted Saskatoon Partner by filling out a report! Our latest business to be mystery shopped was Ray`s Moving and Storage a Trusted Saskatoon Moving company. 

Ray's Moving and Storage.


Professional, professional, professional...is the feedback we have heard about Rays Moving and storage Saskatoon from their clients over the last 8 years! In life, few events match the stress of moving. 


TRUSTED PARTNER: RAY’S MOVING AND STORAGE 

Date: Jul 19th, 2019
Name of Shopper: Ally 

MYSTERY SHOP CHECKLIST

  • How was the greeting/ welcome/ call answered? Great and friendly
  • Product/industry knowledge of staff? In booking the move I talk a few different individuals and they were all very informative, and even called to confirm dates and times
  • If a quote is required is the quote well laid out/ clear? It was laid out clear and easy to follow
  • Did they ask where you found them? No
  • Overall experience 1-10.  10
  • Would you return as a customer/ recommend them to close friends? Yes I would
  • Did anyone stand out as exceptional? If so who? Why – The movers Took great care and attention wrapping and protecting all my items. They were fantastic.

Did They Uphold The Trusted Guarantees?. 


TRUSTED GUARANTEES 

  1. Provide the service and quality promised. - YES
  2. Complete the job on time. – YES
  3. Charge the price quoted with NO surprises- YES
  4. Communicate honestly and be responsive to customer needs- YES
  5. Resolve any issues with customer satisfaction in mind – No issues to resolve 


Please share any other comments relating to your experience with the company. 

"I was very impressed with how this company operates, I felt like the really cared and understood what I was needing from them. Moves for any reason can be stressful. These guys helped me feel at ease.


Read Rays Moving and Storage 2012 Mystery Shop Here 


Congratulation  Rays Moving & Storage, you have proved AGAIN, that you deserve the PROMOTION, ENDORSEMENT and KUDOS that we love to heap upon you ..Great businesses like you deserve the promotion. They understand what good customer service is!

MOST importantly the public in Saskatoon can feel confident that when they choose a Trusted business from The Saskatoon Directory of experts they will be glad they did!! No risk..no stress..just Trusted businesses at their fingertips waiting to serve them! 



Trusted Saskatoon Movers Rays Moving & Storage Move The Trusted Team to their new office!

Professional, professional, professional...is the feedback we have heard about Rays Moving and storage Saskatoon from their clients over the last 5 years! In life, few events match the stress of moving. In this busy time of new beginnings and an office move for our Trusted Saskatoon Team, Rays Moving and Storage was one of our first calls. We wanted to ensure that everything from our office was moved carefully and nothing was damaged, especially with the awards and computers!

Rays are your Trusted SASKATOON MOVERS & STORAGE EXPERTS for a reason! They truly are movers that you can TRUST!


"They were prompt ( early in fact, as they called to confirm and we mentioned we were ready for them anytime - so they came earlier than booked!! ), the team were polite, quick and extremely helpful. Not one issue from beginning to end.
All of the team agree - they get the thumbs up from us!" - Sara Wheelwright (Trusted Saskatoon & Trusted Marketing Services Owner)




Thank you Rays Moving & Storage ..you have proved AGAIN, that you deserve the PROMOTION, ENDORSEMENT and KUDOS that we love to give you ..Great businesses like you deserve the promotion...You definitely understand what good Customer Service is!


Trusted Saskatoon Movers & Storage Experts Receive Happy Client Testimonial!

Professional, professional, professional...this word just kept coming up when we surveyed Rays Moving and storage Saskatoon  clients... In life, few events match the stress of moving. In this busy time of new beginnings and major changes, Rays Moving and Storage appreciated that their clients place a great deal of trust and responsibility with them. Moving everything you own is a very personal experience and something that they do not take lightly... Moving can be an especially stressful time for families, whether it is across town or across the country. Having a true professional like Rays handling your possessions is the key to alleviating all of your worries! Rays are your Trusted SASKATOON MOVERS & STORAGE EXPERTS

www.trustedsaskatoon.com is the REAL DEAL..and nothing explains it better than when we get feedback from the public....people like YOU that made the smart & simple choice .. to deal with a Trusted business like Rays Moving & Storage,  and they did everything they could to help..and more,  just like we GUARANTEED here are a few commments we have received about Rays!