Essex County, North Shore
Movers in Lynn, MA
In Lynn, the number of flights of stairs decides most moves. Two- and three-family houses fill West Lynn and the Highlands, and plenty of them have a porch, a narrow hallway and a third floor. We can start as early as 7am, which helps on those stairs in summer. Our crew is based next door in Swampscott, so Lynn jobs start close to home.
- From $129/hr, 2 movers + truck
- No truck, fuel or stair fees
- 5% off your first move
- USDOT #8719689
- 5.0★ on Thumbtack
Third floors, back porches and tight hallways
A common Lynn move is an apartment in a two- or three-family house. The front door opens onto a stairwell that is just wide enough for a dresser if you tilt it. The back stairs go down to a porch and a small yard. Some of the older houses have a second staircase that is even steeper. We look at all of it when we plan, because the stairs set the pace of the day more than the number of boxes does.
Send us the floor you are on at both ends, and photos of the stairwell if you have them. A queen bed frame, a sectional and a big fridge are the usual pieces that need a plan. We take beds apart as part of the job and wrap the pieces so they don't scrape the walls on the way down.
Downtown, the Lynnway and the shore
Moves in Lynn change from one neighborhood to the next. Around Central Square there are apartment buildings and older brick blocks near the commuter rail. Along the Lynnway and Lynn Shore Drive there are condo buildings, some with elevators and management offices that want to know when the truck is coming. Up in the Highlands the streets climb, and a truck parked on a hill needs a bit more care.
Street parking is the other half of the job. On dense blocks, a spot right in front of the house saves a long walk. Check with the city about holding curb space. Routes like Western Avenue (Route 107) and the Lynnway get busy at commute times, so we tend to suggest an early start.
Choosing the crew size for a walk-up
Two movers and a truck start from $129/hr, and that works fine for a studio or a lighter one-bedroom. For a third-floor apartment with real furniture, three movers ($169/hr starting) often finish sooner on stairs like these. For a whole house, four movers start from $199/hr.
The written estimate is based on what you list in the quote form, room by room, and on the stairs at both addresses. Blankets, pads, dollies, straps and tools are included. If you are short on time, we can pack for you, bring boxes, or haul away the old couch.
Our day can start at 7am, and for a Lynn walk-up that early start is worth asking for. It matters on a hot day in a top-floor apartment with no air conditioning in the stairwell, and it keeps the truck ahead of the commute traffic on the Lynnway and Western Avenue.
Before you move in Lynn
- Count the flights at both addresses, including the steps up to the front porch.
- Ask your landlord if the back stairs can be used, since they are sometimes wider than the front.
- Ask a neighbor to leave the spot in front open, or check with the city about reserving it.
- Pull the fridge out and defrost it the day before so it is ready to move.
- Plan around commute traffic on the Lynnway and Western Avenue if the move goes toward Boston.
Services available in Lynn
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Lynn moving questions
Can you move a sectional down a narrow stairwell in Lynn?
Often yes, once it is split into its pieces and wrapped. Send a photo of the stairwell and the couch and we will tell you what to expect before moving day.
Should I book 2 or 3 movers for a third-floor apartment?
For a furnished one- or two-bedroom on the third floor, 3 movers usually make sense. For a lightly furnished studio, 2 can be enough. We suggest a crew size with the estimate.
Do condo buildings on the Lynnway need advance notice?
Many do. Check with management about elevator use and loading times, then tell us what they say so we can plan the day around it.
Planning a move in Lynn? Tell us what's moving and we'll put the price in writing.