When Dave Hinkle and John Dowd founded Zolar Moving Co. in 1979, they advertised with the slogan "No job too weird." They were up for anything. Since that time, they've moved thousands of families and businesses in the Ithaca, New York, area. Their reputation was built through word-of-mouth.
Customers told friends, family, and neighbors that Zolar is the best choice when you want a reliable local mover with reasonable rates and careful, courteous workers.Dave and John are proud that Zolar Moving Co. has become Ithaca's oldest and most trusted independent moving company.
Customers told friends, family, and neighbors that Zolar is the best choice when you want a reliable local mover with reasonable rates and careful, courteous workers.Dave and John are proud that Zolar Moving Co. has become Ithaca's oldest and most trusted independent moving company.
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Thanks again, Zolar Moving Co., for another professional move. The guys are always courteous, efficient, and careful not to scratch walls and floors, and this time was no exception. I'm so glad they took extra care when moving our piano. I will definitely continue to recommend you to my friends and neighbors.
Reviews (14)
Em Ma
Nov 09, 2020
Ross Tate
Apr 13, 2020
These people showed up to our driveway on the scheduled day and called us to say they couldn't move our stuff. They said our driveway was too steep, even though when we had warned them of this concern weeks prior they had said it wouldn't be a problem. I look outside and see that it's the same size truck as what I myself have driven down our driveway without problem.
As I walk towards them to explain this, they drive away. I called and they said their truck gets stuck easily, apparently more easily than a U-Haul rental of the same size. So if you want to be stuck with all your large furniture in the wrong house on the last weekend of good weather, call these guys. If you actually want to move, find someone else. Happy Thanksgiving!
As I walk towards them to explain this, they drive away. I called and they said their truck gets stuck easily, apparently more easily than a U-Haul rental of the same size. So if you want to be stuck with all your large furniture in the wrong house on the last weekend of good weather, call these guys. If you actually want to move, find someone else. Happy Thanksgiving!
Eric Schissel
Nov 25, 2019
Roxanne Goldsmith
Feb 21, 2019
Joyce Muchan
Jan 16, 2019
Jennifer Edmondson
Dec 21, 2018
Diane Traina
Mar 24, 2018
Haiyan Wang
Feb 20, 2018
Lynda D.
Jan 11, 2018
First, showed up an hour late in the middle of frigid weather while I had people there with my plants in their car, keeping them from freezing. Their excuse for showing up late? They decided to take a lunch break, and reeked of booze. Not beer, but liquor, especially the "supervisor". Secondly, one used my antique end table on top of his dolly, in order to stack up boxes. Third, they dropped fragile boxes, breaking a writing box my father made for me, his last present before his death.
Also broken was the wooden box containing cremated remains, and various ceramics, glass, and wooden objects. An antique eye glass for clearing debris from eyes, been in the family for generations. Glass in picture frames destroyed. The boxes were marked fragile, but I saw them drop fragile boxes. Some items are just not replaceable, and were objects that held great sentimentality to me.
I have boxes yet to unpack and I cringe before each box even though items were wrapped with great care and I used quite a bit of air packing material to cushion items that were fragile or delicate, which were wrapped in tissue paper and bubble wrap. As I watched this moving process, it seemed my items were not treated with respect. There was one young man who was the antithesis of the other three movers.
He didn't smell like booze, actually asked me where I wanted certain things, and showed care in the handling of my belongings. He deserves 5 stars, it's sad that the other three dragged it down to 1 star. That 1 star is a gift, as this company deserves a negative rating. Customers be wary and forewarned.
Also broken was the wooden box containing cremated remains, and various ceramics, glass, and wooden objects. An antique eye glass for clearing debris from eyes, been in the family for generations. Glass in picture frames destroyed. The boxes were marked fragile, but I saw them drop fragile boxes. Some items are just not replaceable, and were objects that held great sentimentality to me.
I have boxes yet to unpack and I cringe before each box even though items were wrapped with great care and I used quite a bit of air packing material to cushion items that were fragile or delicate, which were wrapped in tissue paper and bubble wrap. As I watched this moving process, it seemed my items were not treated with respect. There was one young man who was the antithesis of the other three movers.
He didn't smell like booze, actually asked me where I wanted certain things, and showed care in the handling of my belongings. He deserves 5 stars, it's sad that the other three dragged it down to 1 star. That 1 star is a gift, as this company deserves a negative rating. Customers be wary and forewarned.
Ra F.
Jan 04, 2018
Do NOT use this company. Their rates change from person to person, they tried to charge me $3,000 dollars to pack up a two bedroom ranch home, stated they could move me next week and when I went to book the job, they stated they couldn't move me for another 20 days! They were sexist and treated me like a moron. DO NOT USE!
Chae W.
Aug 17, 2017
This moving company needs to be upfront about the price. I was told that my move was $110 and when my move was complete they charged me 20+ more than what I was told it would cost. One person says one price and another person says another price. This is not good business. Please be clear and transparent with customers about the price so we could better prepare for paying. Other than this, they were pretty quick, the people moving were polite, and the most affordable!
Shane B.
Nov 04, 2014
These guys got the job done, but with a sour face the whole time. I would not recommend them to my friends and have no intention of ever using them again if I can possibly avoid it. I hired Zolar Moving to unload my rental truck in Ithaca on a Saturday at noon. By 1pm, I had left several unanswered phone calls at the only phone number I had for Zolar Moving (the one that is listed online) asking where their movers where.
By 2pm, I had given up hope of them ever showing up and decided to go for a hike. They called me at 2:30pm saying they had just finished a job and were ready to head over to my apartment. No sign of apology for being 2.5 hours late and failing to return any of my calls. In fact, when I said I had just gone on a hike and might not be able to get back until 4pm, they told me they couldn't do that late and I'd have to wait until Monday.
I decided it was better to unload the truck and abandoned my plans to hike. But they never apologized or remotely acted like they cared about me at all. I got back from the hike at the same time the movers showed up. A number of them were smoking cigarettes. The lead mover was particularly rude to me, my family, and the landlord (who happened to be there at the time).
The movers punched a big hole in the wall of the entry hallway while trying to get the couch into the house. It was a tight fit, and there might be no way to get it in without damaging the wall somewhat. But the movers never showed any sign of remorse, only barely saying "our owner can fix this no problem". It sounded like this sort of thing happens a lot to Zolar Moving.
By 2pm, I had given up hope of them ever showing up and decided to go for a hike. They called me at 2:30pm saying they had just finished a job and were ready to head over to my apartment. No sign of apology for being 2.5 hours late and failing to return any of my calls. In fact, when I said I had just gone on a hike and might not be able to get back until 4pm, they told me they couldn't do that late and I'd have to wait until Monday.
I decided it was better to unload the truck and abandoned my plans to hike. But they never apologized or remotely acted like they cared about me at all. I got back from the hike at the same time the movers showed up. A number of them were smoking cigarettes. The lead mover was particularly rude to me, my family, and the landlord (who happened to be there at the time).
The movers punched a big hole in the wall of the entry hallway while trying to get the couch into the house. It was a tight fit, and there might be no way to get it in without damaging the wall somewhat. But the movers never showed any sign of remorse, only barely saying "our owner can fix this no problem". It sounded like this sort of thing happens a lot to Zolar Moving.
Angie B.
Jun 10, 2012
We just had Zolar do an in town move for us, from a 4 BR house to a storage unit, and they did a fantastic job. They were extremely fast, careful with the furniture, and expertly packed the storage unit so that everything fit. We had other movers from Ithaca help us with other jobs but Zolar was the best in our opinion.
Kathie H.
Aug 16, 2011
