Boston, MA Movers

Moving in Boston, MA

Boston is a city of neighborhoods, and each one moves differently. Here is what our crews plan for.

Back Bay, Beacon Hill and the South End

Brownstones and converted townhouses with steep stairs, narrow doorways and little curb space. We measure stairwells and sofas in advance, use floor and banister protection, and decide before moving day whether a piece needs to be disassembled or hoisted.

North End and downtown

Some of the tightest streets in the region, with limited truck access. We may use a smaller truck or a shuttle, and we plan loading windows around deliveries and traffic.

Seaport, Fenway and high-rise buildings

Newer towers and condo buildings often require a reserved elevator, a loading dock slot and a certificate of insurance. Send us your building’s move-in rules and we will schedule inside them.

Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale and West Roxbury

Two- and three-family homes, triple-deckers and single-family houses with driveway or street loading. Stairs are common, so crew size matters.

South Boston, Charlestown and East Boston

Waterfront condos, row houses and older triple-deckers, with bridge and tunnel traffic to plan around on moving day.

Students, too, are a big part of Boston’s moving calendar. Many leases in Allston, Fenway and Mission Hill turn over at the start of September, so the roads and buildings are crowded. If you are a student, see our college and student movers page, and our apartment movers page for walk-up and elevator moves.

Before moving day, plan for street parking for the truck. Many Boston streets need a reserved space or permit for a moving truck, and street cleaning and snow emergencies can affect timing. Tell us your address and building rules when you request a quote and we will plan the truck position with you.

How to Choose a Boston Moving Company

Compare licensing and insurance, written estimates, reviews, and how clearly the company explains what can raise the price. Ask whether the estimate is binding or non-binding, and watch for the red flags when hiring a moving company. Our interstate moving company checklist lists questions to ask any mover.

Boston Moving Costs

We quote every Boston move individually, since price depends on the size of the home, number of movers, stairs and elevators, parking and distance from our warehouses. Local moves are billed by the hour with a two-hour minimum, and larger or longer moves can be quoted at a fixed rate. For typical ranges, read our guides to long distance move costs from Rhode Island and the true cost of a local move. We take 10% off the hourly rate for repeat customers, referrals, senior citizens and military veterans.

Moving Between Boston and Providence

Considering the switch? Read Boston vs. Providence: pros and cons and our guide to moving from Massachusetts to Rhode Island. Ready? Request your free quote.

Boston Moving FAQs

Do you have an office in Boston?

No. We are based in Providence, RI, with a second location in Fall River, MA, and we travel to Boston for moves.

How far is Boston from your Providence warehouse?

About 50 miles, roughly an hour’s drive without traffic.

Can you move me from Boston to Rhode Island?

Yes. Moves from Boston to Rhode Island are well within our service area. See all the locations we serve.

Can you store my belongings between moves?

Yes. We offer short- and long-term climate-controlled storage, and a month of free storage is available with a move.

Do you move offices in Boston?

Yes. See office movers, and for clinics and practices, medical equipment movers.