Greater Boston
Movers in Middlesex County, MA
Moves in Middlesex County vary a lot. A third-floor walk-up in Somerville and a four-bedroom house in Lexington are both Middlesex moves, and they have almost nothing in common. We plan each one from the address, the stairs and the inventory.
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The dense end: Cambridge, Somerville, Medford, Malden, Everett
Close to Boston, it's triple-deckers, walk-ups and student apartments. Cambridge needs a moving van permit and posted temporary no-parking signs through the city's Traffic, Parking & Transportation department, so apply early. Somerville needs a moving van permit from the city Parking Office, with signs posted 48 hours before the move.
September 1 is the big lease day in Cambridge and Somerville. If yours ends then, book us early. Medford, Malden and Everett have their own rules, so check with the city.
Two-families and hills: Arlington, Belmont, Watertown, Melrose
The next ring out has plenty of two-family houses with an upstairs unit, plus older single-families on hilly streets. Narrow stairs, long front steps and shared driveways are the main questions. Photos of the entrance help us size the crew.
Arlington and Belmont sit on hills, and many houses have a long set of front steps. Watertown has many upstairs units with narrow interior stairs and a sharp turn at the landing. Melrose has older single-families and two-families on quiet streets near the Orange Line and the commuter rail. For parking rules in these towns, check with the town before the date.
In winter, snowbanks can take up half the curb. Shovel out a truck-length space in front of the house if a storm comes through the week of your move.
Bigger houses: Newton, Lexington, Waltham, Woburn, Wakefield
Farther out, moves are mostly single-family houses with basements, attics and garages. Volume is the main thing. A 3- or 4-mover crew usually saves time on a full house. Waltham and Woburn also have office parks along Route 128 and I-93, where dock and elevator times matter. You get a written estimate before the day.
Lexington and Newton especially see long-time owners downsizing. We can help with packing and junk removal for the things that won't fit in the new place. If you have antiques, ask about full-value protection, since basic Massachusetts coverage is 60 cents per pound per item.
Towns in Middlesex County
Good to know
- Start Cambridge and Somerville van permits early.
- Book weeks ahead for a September 1 move.
- Send photos of steep front steps or narrow stairs.
- List basements, attics and garages as separate rooms on the quote.
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Every photo here is from our own moves around Boston. No stock photos, no actors.
Common questions
Can you move us from Somerville to Lexington?
Yes. It's a common move. The Somerville side needs a van permit and signs, and the Lexington side usually has a driveway.
Do you move offices in Waltham and Woburn?
Yes. Send the building's dock and elevator rules and the number of workstations for a written quote.
How far ahead should I book a Middlesex County move?
Two to three weeks is fine for most dates. For late August and September 1, book well before that.
Moving somewhere in Middlesex County? Send the details and get a written price.