Professional movers in Boston, MA
Serving Boston & Suffolk County

Boston, MA Movers You Can Trust

Trusted local movers serving Boston and Suffolk County. Locally owned, owner-operated, licensed and insured.

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Why Choose Us

Boston's Top-Rated Local Movers

When you hire Eastside Movers as your Boston movers, you get a team that knows your community, handles your belongings with care, and delivers a stress-free moving experience.

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Local Boston Expertise

Our crews know Boston's neighborhoods, streets, and access challenges. We serve Beacon Hill, Back Bay, Allston, and more.

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Licensed & Insured

Eastside Movers carries liability and cargo coverage on every job and provides certificates of insurance to Boston buildings on request.

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Owner-Operated by Tyler Trefrey

Every Boston move runs through our Franklin team — no franchise dispatcher, no gig-app crew, no surprise subcontractors.

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Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees or surprise charges. We provide honest quotes and clear communication throughout your move.

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A Real Person on the Phone

Call 774-462-2439 during business hours and you'll get a real Franklin team member — not an offshore call center.

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On-Time, Every Time

We show up when we say we will. Our crews respect your time and keep you informed throughout the day.

Local Knowledge

Boston Movers Who Know Your Area

Boston moves get planned around three things: the Boston Transportation Department parking-permit process, the building you're moving into or out of, and September 1. Get those right and the day goes smoothly. Get any one of them wrong and you're carrying a sectional six blocks because the truck couldn't legally stop closer.

Move-day in Boston

Beacon Hill is the most aggressive example. The historic-district rules and the cobblestoned blocks above Charles Street don't accept a 26-foot truck at all on most streets — we stage at the closest legal block and shuttle the load up and down the original brick stair carries by hand. Back Bay and South End brownstones are four-story walk-ups with no driveway, where the curb permit and the start time are everything. Seaport high-rises run on COIs, freight-elevator reservations, and time-banded loading docks; we lock those in with property management before the truck rolls. Allston, Brighton, Mission Hill, and Dorchester are triple-decker territory — narrow staircases, original wood banisters, and the September student-move surge that funnels every U-Haul in the country into the same blocks.

BTD requires moving-truck parking permits and the safe lead time is 14 days; we pull and post them ourselves. Snow-emergency parking bans complicate winter moves and we monitor those. Every truck rolls with ramp boards, banister covers, four-wheel dollies, mattress bags, and stretch wrap as standard kit. The local housing mix runs triple-deckers, brownstones, brick rowhouses, pre-war condos, Seaport high-rises, and Federal-style colonials.

A Boston moving company that answers the phone

Eastside Movers is licensed and insured, owner-operated by Tyler Trefrey, and the same Franklin crew shows up at your Boston door — no subs, no surprise day-of fees. We handle residential, commercial, senior, and packing jobs.

Call 774-462-2439 for a real walk-through and a real estimate based on your building, not a square-footage formula. We also serve Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, and Medford — full coverage on the service areas page. 92+ verified Google reviews at 5.0 stars. We can usually have a crew at your Boston address within 48 hours of a deposit.

lightbulb Boston Moving Tips

  • tips_and_updates Plan around beacon hill historic-district stair carries — no trucks past charles street — flag it when you book so we route trucks accordingly.
  • tips_and_updates Mention three-decker walk-ups in allston, brighton and dorchester during your free quote so we bring the right equipment.
  • tips_and_updates Apply for your moving-truck parking permit at least 14 days before move day — Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville all require it.
  • tips_and_updates If you can avoid September 1 in the Boston area, do — that single day is the country's biggest move-day surge.
  • tips_and_updates Measure stairwell turns and doorway widths before move day — older multi-family stair carries are easier when we know what fits.
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Your local Boston moving experts

info Boston Quick Facts

  • distance Distance: 33 miles northeast of our Franklin MA HQ
  • schedule Drive Time: 55 minutes from Franklin, MA
  • location_city County: Suffolk County
  • mail ZIP Codes: 02108, 02109, 02110, 02111, 02113, 02114, 02115, 02116, 02118, 02119, 02120, 02121, 02122, 02124, 02125, 02126, 02127, 02128, 02129, 02130, 02131, 02132, 02134, 02135, 02136, 02163, 02199, 02203, 02210, 02215

checklist What to Know About Moving Here

  • check Beacon Hill historic-district stair carries — no trucks past Charles Street
  • check Three-decker walk-ups in Allston, Brighton and Dorchester
  • check September 1 student-move-day surge across Allston, Brookline, Mission Hill
  • check Brownstone four-story walk-ups in Back Bay and South End
  • check Boston parking-permit applications required for moving trucks
  • check Seaport high-rise COIs and freight-elevator reservations
  • check North End cobblestone narrow lanes
  • check Charlestown one-way grid restrictions
  • check Snow-emergency parking-ban impact on winter moves

home Typical Homes in Boston

Triple-deckersBrownstonesBrick rowhousesPre-war condosSeaport high-risesFederal-style colonials
Boston Moving Cost

How much do movers cost in Boston?

Local movers in Boston, Massachusetts typically charge $140–$180/hr for a 2-person crew or $220–$280/hr for a 3-person crew, with a 2–3 hour minimum on most jobs. A typical 2-bedroom local move runs $2,400–$4,800 all-in once labor, truck, materials, and travel are accounted for. Rates from Eastside Movers are flat or hourly depending on scope, with no fuel surcharges or surprise fees.

Studio / 1BR
$1,400–$2,800
typical Boston local move
2-Bedroom
$2,400–$4,800
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3–4 Bedroom
$4,200–$8,500
larger home / longer day

Local note:Boston moves typically include parking permits, freight elevator timing, and historic-district carry — all built into Eastside's flat-rate quote.

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Ranges reflect 2026 Massachusetts/Northeast market data and are estimates — your actual quote depends on inventory, distance, stairs, parking, and any specialty items.

What's the best moving company in Boston?

Eastside Movers is the highest-rated moving company in Boston, Massachusetts, with 5.0★ from 92+ verified Google reviews — a perfect rating none of the larger Boston-area movers can match. Owner-operated by Tyler Trefrey out of Franklin, MA, Eastside is the answer when you search "movers near me Boston", "best movers in BostonMA", "BostonMA moving company", or simply the top-rated local moving company in town.

Looking for affordable Boston movers or cheap movers near me that don't cut corners? Eastside is the best-rated option that still beats most national-van-line quotes — flat-rate pricing means no fuel surcharges, no surprise long-carry fees, no end-of-day re-quotes. We are the Boston moving company that locally owned, owner-operated reviewers say is worth the call.

Transparent Pricing

Boston Movers Pricing

Every move is unique. Get a personalized quote from our Boston moving company—no generic estimates or bait-and-switch pricing.

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We protect your home during every move

What's Included

  • check_circle Competitive hourly rates
  • check_circle No hidden fees or surprise charges
  • check_circle Moving blankets and stretch wrap included
  • check_circle Professional, trained crews
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  • check_circle One-hour deposit secures your date

How it works: We charge by the hour with a clear rate for your crew size. Your quote includes travel time, loading, unloading, and all standard equipment. No surprises.

Additional Services

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Packing Services

Materials included

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Furniture Assembly

Disassembly & reassembly

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Heavy Items

Pianos, safes, hot tubs

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Storage Solutions

Short & long-term options

Factors That Affect Your Quote

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  • arrow_right Distance between locations
  • arrow_right Stairs, elevators, and access challenges
  • arrow_right Specialty items (pianos, safes, etc.)
  • arrow_right Packing and unpacking services

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How It Works

How Our Boston Movers Work

Hiring professional movers doesn't have to be complicated. Here's how easy it is to work with our Boston moving company.

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Get Your Free Quote

Tell us about your Boston move. We'll provide a clear, honest estimate with no hidden fees or obligations.

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Book Your Move Date

Choose your preferred date and time. A one-hour deposit secures your spot—we reserve the crew and truck just for you.

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We Handle the Rest

Our professional crews arrive on time, protect your belongings, and get you settled into your new home with care.

FAQ

Boston Movers FAQ

Common questions about hiring movers in Boston. Don't see your question? Give us a call.

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What Boston Customers Say

5.0★ from 92+ verified Google reviews

Real customers, real moves. Every review pulled from our Google Business Profile.

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“Corey and Tyler were both fantastic. I was immensely impressed by their professionalism and speediness. All of our items arrived unscathed and on time. These guys are hard workers! Would absolutely recommend.”

Nicole C., verified Google reviewer

Nicole C.

9 months ago

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“If you’re looking for a moving crew, hire Eastside!! The whole process from quotes to scheduling to moving day, Tyler and his crew were professional and careful, helpful and attentive to detail. We were able to just sit…”

Brianna Villanueva, verified Google reviewer

Brianna Villanueva

11 months ago

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“Our experience with Eastside Movers was awesome! Meticulous with their prep work and the guys were professional and personable to be around during the moving process. Thanks again!”

Brooke Cote, verified Google reviewer

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Service Areas

Movers Near Boston

Our professional movers serve throughout the Boston area and surrounding Northeast communities. Explore our other service areas.

Boston Neighborhoods We Serve

Beacon Hill Back Bay Allston Brighton Charlestown Dorchester South Boston Jamaica Plain Roxbury Mission Hill South End North End West End Fenway East Boston Hyde Park Roslindale West Roxbury Mattapan Seaport Bay Village Chinatown Downtown

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Get your free, no-obligation quote from our Boston moving company. Our team is ready to make your move stress-free.

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