Arlington, MA Movers

East Arlington two-families

East Arlington, near the Cambridge line and Spy Pond, is packed with two-family houses. Upstairs units usually have a front stair and a back porch stair, and one of them is always tighter than you'd think. Tell us which one we can use, and give us a measurement if you've got a big couch.

Side streets here are narrow, with cars on both sides. Check with the town about any parking rules for your street. A space in front of your house, or even a neighbor's driveway with permission, saves a lot of carrying.

Many of these houses have shared basements and a shared yard. If you're in the upstairs unit, let your downstairs neighbors know when we're coming so their cars and bikes aren't in the path. Things like a grill, patio set or bikes stored in a shared basement should be on your list too.

Up the hill in Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights and the streets above Arlington Center are hilly. Many houses sit above the street with a long set of front steps, and some driveways are steep enough that we won't back a loaded truck up them. We'll tell you where we're parking and how the carry will go before moving day.

Big old trees line a lot of these streets. Low limbs over the street can hit a box truck, so if your street is heavily shaded, mention it. In winter, clear and salt the steps the morning of the move. We bring floor protection, but ice on the front stairs is something only you can fix.

The Minuteman Bikeway runs through town, and some homes back onto it. It's not a place for a truck or a dolly, so we'll always load from the street side.

Keeping the truck off Mass Ave

Massachusetts Avenue is the main road through town, with buses and bike traffic, and stopping a truck there for hours isn't a good idea. For condos and apartments along Mass Ave, we look for side street parking or a lot behind the building. If your building has a loading area or rules about move times, send them over.

Blankets, pads, dollies, straps, tools and bed disassembly and reassembly are included at no charge. You'll get a written estimate before moving day based on your list and the access at both ends. Route 2 and Route 60 make moves to Lexington, Belmont, Medford or the North Shore straightforward.

If you're moving out of a Mass Ave condo with an elevator, book it early and send us the window, so the crew arrives right when it opens.