Adco Van & Storage

Adco Van & Storage was Founded as Gold Star Motor Service in 1918, the company began by moving freight between midwestern cities. In 1956 the company name was switched to ADCO. Formerly located in Barrington, Illinois, we have been serving Chicago, and the northwest suburbs for generations. We offer custom packing, crating, local moving and storage, and interstate moving services through our affiliation with United Van Lines.

ADCO United truckOur movers are experienced in handling fine furniture, custom furniture, pianos, grandfather clocks, chandeliers and artwork of all kinds. We provide free professional in home estimates. Our equipment is modern and we blanket wrap furniture, disassemble and reassemble standard furniture and provide floor and home protection.

Storage
Whether you are looking for storage on your premises or in a warehouse, ADCO Van & Storage has you covered with two stress free options.

Warehouse StorageWe provide clean short and long term storage.

We store furniture, business records, products, electronics and more. Palletized secure storage in our warehouse is available for short term or long term clients. Our storage is designed to keep fine furnishings well protected and in excellent condition. Contact us for a quote on storage.

Mobile Storage

ADCO now offers DIY customers a portable storage and moving container solution. Whether you’re moving into a new home or just need some temporary storage space, a SAM container is the perfect answer. Convenient and easy to use, SAM containers keep the things you care about safe and secure.

Low monthly rental rates let you pack and load at your own pace. Storage is made simple by only having to load and unload your things once.

Need help packing or loading? Try our Do-It-Yourself Plus service. Whether you need a little help or a lot we’ve got you covered.

SAM containers are great for:Store & Move container

Extra storage space
De-cluttering
Moving – locally or long distance
Home renovation
SAM containers feature:

Weatherproof construction and rugged, steel framing keep items safe.
Smooth walls help reduce possible nicks and scratches.
Tie-down rings keep your valuables secure.
Heavy-duty security latch for added protection.

International Moving
ADCO Van & Storage offers the following door-to-door international servicesAdco can help with your international relocation

Individual Relocations
Employee Relocations
Office Relocations
Freight Forwarding
International Move Process

Planning

Before scheduling a survey, you will need to determine which item you can and cannot take with you. Since this varies from country to country we recommend that you check your specific country’s information at this link www.customs.gov

Scheduling a Survey

Please contact us to schedule an appointment with one of our relocation consultants. They will come to your home, explain the international moving process, answer questions and calculate your estimate.

Documentation

We guide our clients through the process of identifying the proper paperwork for international relocations. Proper documentation is extremely important in coordinating the timing of your shipment and customs clearance.

Office Moving – ADCO Van & Storage has experience in moving office furniture, industrial equipment, and high value products for businesses large and small. Ask for one of our Office & Industrial Relocation Consultants to help prepare a move plan with minimal interruption to your work schedule.

Employee Relocation Services – We understand that your top priority is getting your employees in their new home and ready to work as soon as possible. As an agent for United Van Lines we can offer services to make your employees transition as easy as possible.

Services Include

Local, Long Distance and International Relocations
Realtor Assistance with the sale of their home and locating to a new residence
Dedicated Move Coordinator – single point of contact for the employees
Storage Options – Warehouse and containerized storage
Vehicle Transport
Top of the Line Valuation Protection for their belongings
Computer and Home Entertainment Center Set Up
Cable or Satellite Set Up
Unpacking, Put Away Service and Debris Removal

Household Moving
ADCO Van & Storage can assist with local moving, interstate moving, and international moving.

Planning Your Move

The best moves are well planned moves. We believe that proper planning is the foundation of a great move. Our trained relocation consultants make planning easy. After visiting your home, we can provide advice, pricing options and a time table for all aspects of your relocation.

Packing Services

We offer customized packing services to fit our clients’ needs. Choices vary from Full Packing to Partial Packing. One of our most popular choices is our Breakables Only Packing in which we pack all fragile items such as china, crystal, glass items and mirrors. Clients can also choose to designate packing by the room such as the Dining Room or even by the item such as only the items in the Dining Room Buffet Cabinet.

Our professional packing teams are experienced in packing China, Waterford Crystal, Lladros, Figurines, Ceramics, Framed Artwork, Sculptures, Grandfather Clocks, Chandeliers and Family Heirlooms. We also pack sensitive electronics including Plasma TV’s and Entertainment Centers.