Allen & Son Moving and Storage, Inc. was founded in 1991 after Allen earned a degree in Political Science from Coppin State University. After serving in the United States Army, he had plans to attend Howard University School of Law. Due to limited financial resources, his plan did not materialize.
From a borrowed five-hundred-dollar capital, Allen Burrus was able to purchase a truck and he started as local movers soliciting business for U-Haul customers. During that time, his son Demetrick was fifteen years old. Allen Burrus and his son had their first moving and storage service contract for $60 from a family with a four-bedroom home.
Since then, the company Allen & Son Moving, and Storage become a referral to new customers. They consistently deliver a stress-free moving experience for their clients as they have always taken the highest level of pride and care in moving people’s memories.
Today, Allen & Son Moving and Storage, Inc. has been in business for 30 years and today is an internationally known moving company based in Baltimore, MD opening satellite offices to better serve clients in the Washington DC and Northern VA areas.
Prior to loading your furniture and belongings, Allen and Son takes the time to make sure that each item is properly packed, listed for inventory and labeled for moving. For upholstered furniture, we use a durable, plastic stretch wrap to guard against potential damage from dirt and scratches. For other items, we use special packing to protect against shifting. Once prepped, your personal contents are systematically loaded onto our moving trucks where they will be transported to their new location.
Safety is a top-priority for Allen and Son and each of our moving trailers contains suspension systems with air ride protection.
Our drivers are all licensed and certified with quality training and are committed to making sure your belongings are transported in a
professional way.
After delivery, we take inventory during the unloading process to ensure that each item is accounted for. With your guidance and instruction, our trained movers will carefully place all your boxes and furniture into each room, and we will provide re-assembly services as requested.
Our household moving packages include furniture assembly and disassembly of various household items, including the main ones: desk assembly, bed assembly and any furniture installation service. We provide the furniture assembly service before and after your move.
People relocate for different reasons, they move from one day to another to a different place needing moving services, others only move temporally, needing both moving and storage services.
We offer storage for household items in-transit, and permanent storage for household contents that require additional time.
Local (intrastate) moves are generally based on a per-hour cost for the personnel and
the number of vehicles that the mover provides (up to a certain distance, with longer
distances based on the weight of your shipment and the mileage it is transported) and the
level of liability that the mover will cover in the event of loss or damage is generally
less than would apply for an interstate move.
Once you have compiled a list of movers, inform them of the destination and timing of your
move. Ask them about the types of services they offer. Also ask them to explain their
estimates in detail and to give you a copy. If any company refuses to give you a written
estimate, you should eliminate them from consideration. Then carefully compare to see which
mover best suits your needs and budget.
The cost of your move will be based on the actual weight of your belongings and the distance
they are shipped, plus the amount of packing and other services that you require.
To help you anticipate the cost of your move, movers will give you an estimate of the price.
Be sure to get written estimates from at least 3 different movers so that you can compare
their services and prices.