Whether you love it or hate it, moving is an experience that offers a fresh start, new adventures, and a million little details to keep track of. Once you figure out where you are going to live, you have to figure out how to get your old life to its new destination.

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1. Stairhopper Movers

Stairhopper Movers

has been operating in Boston for more than 20 years. With an A+ BBB rating, “Best of Boston”, and “Talk of the Town” awards, you can rest assured that these folks know what they’re doing.

Here are some of the services they offer:

Storage Services

Local Moving

Furniture Moving

Commercial Services

Virtual Consultations

Senior Moving

Long Distance Moving

Furniture Assembly

Piano Moving

Large and Heavy Item Moving

Packing, Unpacking, & Crating

Rates and insurance options

Local moves are billed at hourly rates. Long-distance moves are guaranteed not to exceed the estimate, so you can be sure you won’t pay more than you expected.

As insured movers, Stairhopper offers

valuation options

for individual items at depreciated or total value. You choose the level of coverage that you are interested in. The no-cost basic valuation covers your items at 60¢ per pound.

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2. RARE Moving and Storage

As one of the most awarded and well-recognized moving companies in Boston,

RARE Moving and Storage

offers end-to-end, worry-free moving to its clients. RARE is a black-owned business that is built on a culture of hard work, integrity, and flexibility. RARE promises current and future Bostonians:

Pre-move consults that ensure accurate estimates

Flexibility to handle last-minute changes

100% on-time arrival

Ongoing move progress updates and GPS tracking of your shipment

RARE-certified movers committed to your satisfaction

They offer the following services to their customers:

Piano Moving

Commercial Services

Furniture Moving

Large and Heavy Item Moving

Long Distance Moving

Packing, Unpacking, & Crating

Storage Services

Furniture Assembly

International Relocations

Local Moving

Moving Container Rentals

Senior Moving

Rates and insurance options

RARE offers several different valuation options for local and interstate moves. Basic liability covers your items at 60¢ per pound at no extra cost. They also offer transit damage protection, actual cash value, and full value protection. Check their website for a

comprehensive pricing chart

Pro Tip 70% of leases in Boston start on September 1st. If you are moving then, plan ahead! If you need to park a van or Uhaul, you may need a Boston moving permit, so do some research.

3. Precision Moving Company

Precision Moving Company

is a local, independent company that has been operating since 2004. They are fully licensed and insured, and promise “uncompromising integrity and reliability”. This company prides itself on attention to detail and fast work from its professionally trained, full-time crew.

Precision Moving can provide you with the following services:

Local Moving

Commercial Services

Furniture Moving

Long Distance Moving

Packing, Unpacking, & Crating

Senior Moving

Storage Services

Furniture Assembly

Large and Heavy Item Moving

Virtual Consultations

Piano Moving

Rates and insurance options

Local rates are billed hourly and

start at $180 per hour

for two movers and a truck. For long-distance moves,

As a licensed and insured mover, Precision offers standard liability coverage at 60¢ per pound for your items

4. Raimond’s Movers

Raimond’s Movers offers moving and storage in Boston. Their mission is to provide the highest quality moving services in Boston, priding themselves on their reputation for wrapping furniture and handling your belongings with the utmost care.

Here are some of the services they can provide:

Storage Services in Climate Controlled Storage Units

Furniture Moving

Local Moving

Month-to-Month Rentals

Art Packing Services

Piano Moving

Furniture Assembly

Commercial Services

Long Distance Moving up to 1500 miles

Boxes & Moving Supplies

Full or Partial Packing, Unpacking, & Crating

Senior Moving

Rates and insurance options

Local moves are billed hourly, and there is a 3-hour minimum per job. Here is what you can expect to pay per hour during discount, regular, sub-peak, and peak times:

Crew Size	Discount price	Regular price	Sub-peak price	Peak price
2 Movers & 1 Truck	$120/hour	$140/hour	$160/hour	$200/hour
3 Movers & 1 Truck	$180/hour	$200/hour	$220/hour	$280/hour
4 Movers & 1 Truck	$240/hour	$260/hour	$280/hour	$360/hour
Additional Truck	$30/hour	$30/hour	$30/hour	$40/hour
Additional Mover	$60/hour	$60/hour	$60/hour	$80/hour

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Raimond’s offers basic liability coverage at 60¢ per item per pound.

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5. Anton’s Movers

Anton’s Movers

is a professional moving company who will work directly with you to customize services to your needs. Every move includes professional furniture protection at no extra charge. This company also offers upfront flat rate moving prices for long-distance moves and specializes in moves between Boston and New York.

Anton’s Movers can provide:

Storage Services

Long Distance Moving

Furniture Assembly

Large and Heavy Item Moving

Partial Packing Services

Packing, Unpacking, & Crating

Local Moving

Commercial Services

Furniture Moving

Full Packing Services

Virtual Consultations

Senior Moving

Rates and insurance options

For local moves, Anton’s hourly rates are as follows for discounted / regular / peak season:

Crew Size	Discount price	Regular price	Peak price
2 Movers & 1 15-18 ft. van	$120/hour	$140/hour	$160/hour
3 Movers & 1 20 ft. truck	$160/hour	$180/hour	$200/hour
4 Movers & 1 26 ft. truck	$200/hour	$220/hour	$260/hour

Flat Rate Moving

Flat rate moving prices are based upon the distance from your old place to your new place, and the cubic footage of your belongings.

Anton’s specialty is a $950 move between Boston and New York, guaranteed to be done in one day. But, Anton’s offers flat rate moves to many other popular destinations.

Anton’s offers value protection of up to $10,000 in household goods coverage.

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How to pick a moving company

While all the companies listed here are licensed, insured, and have a great reputation, some of them will suit your needs better than others. To pick a moving company, you want to make sure that you start by getting clear on what it is you need.

Here is a look at the features of these Boston movers:

Company	Packing and unpacking	Storage options	Furniture disassembly and reassembly	Junk removal	Type of moves	Specialties	Insurance options
Stairhopper Movers	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Residential, commercial, in-house, local, interstate	assisted living relocation, short/long term storage, packing and unpacking, packing materials delivery, and more	Basic valuation, Per item coverage
RARE Moving and Storage	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Residential, commercial, local, interstate, art, pianos	local, long-distance, residential, and commercial relocations	N/A
Precision Moving Company	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Residential, commercial, local, long-distance, large and heavy items	full-service residential moves in the Boston/New England area
Raimond's Movers	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Residential, commercial, local, long-distance, senior, piano	N/A
Anton's Movers	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Residential, commercial, local, long-distance, interstate	Moves between New York and Boston	Up to $10,000

Plan your move well in advance

It is important to plan your move, which may include getting a Boston moving permit to ensure you have a legal place to load or unload your stuff.

Additionally, you should aim to reserve your movers at least a month in advance. If the date of your move is flexible, try to avoid the last week in August and the first week in September as this is the busiest time to look for moving and storage in Boston.

Budgeting for your move includes getting quotes early so you can plan for the related expenses. Along with price quotes, check customer reviews of the companies you are considering. You’ll likely want to get quotes from several companies before making your choice.

How to find affordable insurance in Boston

When you are planning a move (to

Massachusetts

or elsewhere) it is a great time to revisit your home or

renters

and

car insurance

policies. Especially if you are moving to a new state—there may be different insurance laws, or your old insurance company may not operate in your new location.

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Should I tip my movers?

Tipping your movers isn’t as common as it is in other industries, but if you had a great experience, consider tipping $20 per crew member for local moves, or around $100 each for long-distance/overnight moves.

Do I need to get moving insurance?

You are not required to get moving insurance, but it can be worth the extra cost if something happens to your possessions while they are in transit. Boston movers provide a basic liability that pays 60 cents per pound for any damaged items, but that does not often cover the cost of replacement for your items.

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