L&J Beyond Transportation
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5 years in business
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Sofa
Armchair / recliner
Loveseat
Dining table
Packing services and supplies
Furniture assembly
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, value, and work quality.
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I would give this company a rating of zero if I could. Please read my experience thoroughly before deciding to hire this moving service.
Initially, their pricing was competitive with other moving quotes I received. I decided to go with J&L to support black business owners in San Diego. However, my problems began when the movers arrived with a rented 26-foot truck. I expressed my concerns that the truck would be insufficient for the volume of my belongings, but Jermaine, a part-owner of the company, assured me that everything would fit. Unfortunately, this was not the case.
After a full day of loading, they were unable to finish because the truck was too small. Eventually, they rented a larger truck and reloaded my items, but by then, significant damage had already occurred. My belongings were scratched, dented, and some pieces of furniture were broken. Several items were missing, and I noticed water damage to my chairs, among other issues.
I immediately informed Jermaine that while I could overlook minor damages, the missing bed components and the broken nightstand required either repair or replacement. I requested their insurance information so I could file a claim, but Jermaine refused to provide it. When I asked him about insurance before the move, he had assured me that they were properly insured. Instead, he offered to deliver the missing items when he had a job in my area, with no clear timeline. When I pressed for specifics, he was unable to provide any, leaving the delivery potentially weeks--or even months--away.
In an attempt to settle the matter, Jermaine offered me $300 for the missing items and $100 for the water-damaged dining room chairs. However, these amounts were far below the actual cost to repair or replace the items. Naturally, I declined these offers.
I provided him with photographic evidence of the damaged nightstand and bed, yet Jermaine immediately accused me of falsifying the claims. The interaction quickly became frustrating, as he hung up on me several times and suggested that I have my lawyer contact him instead.
To make matters worse, I learned that this is a family-owned business with little to no experience handling large moves. The lack of professionalism and accountability was evident throughout the entire process. It became clear that not only did they lack the necessary expertise for a move of this scale, but they also failed to take responsibility for their mistakes.
Do yourself a favor and avoid this company. If you're planning a move, hire a professional service with experience handling larger moves. I deeply regret my decision to trust this company and hope that others will learn from my experience
Details: 4 bedroom home • Piano moving • Safe or security box moving • Furniture assembly and disassembly • 41 - 100 boxes • Load flat; no stairs or elevator • Unload flat; no stairs or elevator • 500 - 1,000 miles
Lena Hanna