Essex County, Cape Ann
Movers in Essex, MA
Essex is a small shipbuilding town on the marsh between Ipswich and Gloucester. Route 133 runs right through the center over the causeway, past antique shops and clam shacks, and homes range from old capes and farmhouses to waterfront houses near Conomo Point.
- From $129/hr, 2 movers + truck
- No truck, fuel or stair fees
- 5% off your first move
- USDOT #8719689
- 5.0★ on Thumbtack
Antique houses and low doorways
Many Essex homes are two or three hundred years old, with low doorways, steep winding stairs and wide-plank floors. Big pieces sometimes need to come apart or go out through a different door. We look at photos and plan this before moving day.
We wrap furniture in blankets before it leaves the room and protect door frames and railings on the way out.
Route 133 and summer traffic
Main Street through the center is also Route 133, the road to Gloucester and the beaches. On summer weekends it gets busy and parking near the causeway is scarce. Weekday mornings are the easiest time to move here.
If your house is on a narrow side road or a private lane, tell us. A photo helps us decide where the truck can turn and park.
Conomo Point and the water
Waterfront homes often have long driveways, steps down to the house and limited turning room. Send photos of the approach so we can plan the carry.
Moving from Essex to Ipswich, Gloucester, Hamilton or into Boston is all local work for us, billed hourly with a 3-hour minimum that includes travel time.
Rates and what is included
From our Swampscott base Essex is a short drive up Route 128 and Route 133, so it is one of the closer Cape Ann towns for our crew.
2 movers and a truck from $129/hr, 3 movers from $169/hr, 4 movers from $199/hr. There is a 3-hour minimum, travel time counts toward it, and after that we bill in 15-minute steps. Cash, military and returning customers save 5%.
Blankets, pads, dollies, straps and tools are included, and we take apart and put back together beds and tables. You get the price for your Essex move in writing before moving day.
Before you move in Essex
- Measure low doorways and stair turns in older homes.
- Avoid summer weekend dates on Route 133 if you can.
- Send photos of narrow lanes and long driveways.
- Tell us about antiques that need extra padding.
- List barn or shed items.
Services available in Essex
Real jobs. Our own crew.
Every photo here is from our own moves around Boston and the North Shore. No stock photos, no actors.
Essex moving questions
Can you move antiques from an old Essex house?
Yes. We pad every piece in blankets, and you can tell us which items need extra care. Basic released-value protection is included and full-value protection is available on request.
When is the best time to move in Essex?
Weekday mornings, especially in summer, when Route 133 through the center is quieter.
Do you take apart furniture that will not fit through old doors?
Yes. Disassembly and reassembly of beds, tables and similar furniture is included.
Do you also serve Ipswich, Gloucester and Hamilton?
Yes. All of Cape Ann and the towns around Essex are in our service area.
Planning a move in Essex? Tell us what's moving and we'll put the price in writing.