ESJ Certified Solutions

Your Trusted Partner in Life’s Big Transitions

Junk Removal Solutions

ESJ Certified Solutions offers fast, eco-friendly, and fully insured junk removal services for residential and commercial clients.

Moving Solutions

ESJ Certified Solutions delivers fast, fully insured, and stress-free moving services.

Junk Removal Solutions

ESJ Certified Solutions offers fast, eco-friendly, and fully insured junk removal services for residential and commercial clients.

Moving Solutions

ESJ Certified Solutions delivers fast, fully insured, and stress-free moving services.

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Our Story

At ESJ Certified Solutions, we’re more than just a service provider — we’re your neighbors, your support system, and your go-to team for dependable, stress-free solutions. Founded by longtime friends Jacob Sickelsteel and Shawn Elock, we built our company on a foundation of trust, integrity, and compassion. From junk removal and moving to full-service Christmas light installation, we proudly serve Grand Rapids and communities throughout Michigan with the care and professionalism we’d expect for our own families. Every job we take on is “Certified” — meaning it meets your standards, not just ours. Whether you’re clearing space, making a move, or brightening the holidays, we’re here to help make life’s transitions smoother, cleaner, and a little more joyful.

Portfolio

Certified Solutions

ESJ Certified Solutions did a phenomenal job picking up our junk. They were professional, polite, thorough, and provided quality service. Their responsiveness and dependability made the process seamless. Highly recommend their services!

-Nikki Rollenhagen

ESJ was the help I needed! I had been waiting for months and months for fair pricing and quality service. I burned a whole in my deck grilling this past Summer and Jacob restored my deck, He laid my carpet squares and recently installed a sink faucet, Did I mention the repair of a small plaster closet ceiling hole. I am most satisfied that my small jobs didn’t deter him/them. Keep up the good work fellas!

-LaVeda Nesby

These guys are super easy to work with, friendly and thorough. They have removed junk for us and recently worked to take apart and haul away a very large tree branch that fell during the recent storms. They are hard-working and their pricing is very fair. I will be calling on them again in the future and I recommend them highly.

-John Heinlein

Jacob, Eli and Shawn did the best job ever cleaning out a house that was lived in by 2 people for over 30 years. These guys helped cleaned the most cluttered home imaginable. 5 truckloads of junk to be taken to the dump. They are a 5 star+ team. They worked extra hard and cleaned up after filling the truck, in the house. They swept floors and happy to help put items in our car. Excellent business and recommend them for any job.

-Lonnie Pilar

Excellent crew, super hard workers. Took care of everything I needed with moving my things. These are guys you can trust to work hard for you and get the job done!

-Tyler Day

I am so grateful for a neighbor who referred me to ESJ. Because of where I live, I only have a 2-month window of displaying holiday lights and decorations. Thankfully, the guys understood that and were able to install my lights the same day. No pressure; my request. So thankful they did because the weather turned the next day and they are all about safety. I highly recommend!

-Deb Higgins

I just wanted to personally think Jacob and his team for putting up our Christmas lights. They did a phenomenal job. I could not be more happy. I highly recommend this company.

-Chad Veldhouse

Very pleased with Jacob & Josh's work. They knew what they were doing & knew how to place my yard figurines. Received many compliments from my neighbors & it brought all of us joy !! Both young men were very cordial, courteous & patient !! Thank you! Following are just a few photos. Actually they do not do justice to the appearance.

-Grazina Kamantas

Jacob and his team did a phenomenal job on the lights for our house! They are very professional and courteous! I would highly recommend them to anyone!

-Jeff Lajoye

-LaVeda Nesby

Jacob and his team were great, easy communication and everything was perfect! Definitely would recommend, can’t wait for next year!

-Emily Lajoye

A Professional Company with Extraordinary Hard working, Polite men. I was in a time crunch & needed help and they came through with flying colors. I would give them 10 star's if I were able to. They showed up early, and went right to work. They were able to move everything I own from a 10x22 storage unit to a 10x16 POD! & they Wrapped & Blanketed any fragile items I had, including large furniture & Heirlooms while getting this all completed in Under the time I hired them for ~ PLUS HAULED AWAY what I decided didn’t need to go! (No one offers that anymore). I Highly Recommend you call them for any size move you may have. If you’re looking for a Honest, Hard working team with INTEGRITY…Look no further because here they are. Thank you guys! You have no idea what burden you helped me out from. Thank You times 💯! Sincerely & Respectfully, Connie S

-Connie S

Shawn and Jacob are two of the greatest guys I have ever met. They are genuine in their character and their work. These two are so dedicated to what they do and they work hard to get it done. I would trust these two men to help me do anything I needed done. Excellent service, great people, and true to their craft. From moving items carefully to getting rid of unwanted junk, to handyman services these fellas really do want to help and they are appreciated more than they know! Any questions call and ask these guys ROCK!!!

-Arro Horton

Jacob and his crew were outstanding. It’s nice to deal with a company that shows attention to detail and customer service. Thanks Jacob.

-Tony Signore

Jacob and Josh were super professional, patient and kind. They completely cleaned out a 1200 sq foot home. They were efficient and affordable. I am very grateful for their services.

-Josette Lucci

-Nikki Rollenhagen

We can’t say enough great things about our experience with Shawn and Jacob. They were fantastic to work with, careful, super knowledgeable and helpful, communicative, and overall really pleasant to have around! They took all the stress out of our moving experience. I’ll be recommending them to all our friends and family. Thanks again!

-Hannah Dimino

These guys are a life saver! Really great attitude and clearly work really hard. They were polite, on time, and did exactly what I need help with. USE THESE GUYS!!!

-Brenden Jones

-Lonnie Pilar

-John Heinlein

We had a very heavy beast of a piano, that Jacob & Shawn with ESJ Certified Solutions removed skillfully & professionally from our living room. They were very knowledgeable about the proper technique to use & also the proper body mechanics for their own selves. They took great care to prevent any damage to any part of our home during the removal process. I would definitely recommend them, and we will contact them again in the future. A friendly, knowledgeable & professional team.

-Robin Marie

Jacob and Sean were incredible! They helped load, transport and unload supplies for a corporate event. They were punctual, safe, efficient and friendly! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience; we’ll be using them again for future events!

-Corinne Watters

ESJ solutions was great when we had to clean out a friend’s house after his passing. I was overwhelmed and they came to the rescue. The guys were polite and friendly. Never seen such a group of hardworking individuals.

-Ron McDermed

Our experience with ESJ, led by Jacob and Shawn, was exceptional. They meticulously disassembled, wrapped, and moved our belongings with great care and professionalism. Attentive to detail, they sought clarification when needed and worked tirelessly into the evening to ensure a smooth transition into our new home. I highly recommend ESJ at every opportunity.

-Matt Van Gilder

Jacob and Shawn, the owners of this business, just left my house. They tore down a fairly good sized shed and hauled away the debris. They left the area in very good condition. I can't say enough good about them!! If I could give them (20) stars I would. Communication was perfect. They arrived right on time. They work well with each other. Organized. Polite. Kind. Personable. Great work ethic!! Hard working!! Friendly. Conscientious. Fair pricing. You won't be disappointed in hiring them!! To these gentlemen I say many, many thanks for a job VERY WELL DONE!

-Judith House