Middlesex County, Metro West
Newton, MA Movers & Moving Company
Newton moves tend to be big ones. Many houses here have a full basement, an attic people forgot about and a garage nobody has parked in since it was built. We come to you, plan the crew around what is really in the house, and give you the number in writing before moving day.
- From $129/hr, 2 movers + truck
- No truck, fuel or stair fees
- 5% off your first move
- USDOT #8719689
- 5.0★ on Thumbtack
Thirteen villages, thirteen kinds of access
Newton is one city on paper, but the moving day looks different in each village. A Colonial in Waban with a long driveway is a different job from a condo near Newtonville, and both are different from a two-family off Watertown Street in Nonantum. So the first thing we ask is the village and the street, then the stairs.
Houses near Newton Centre and Chestnut Hill tend to sit up on a slope with front steps from the sidewalk. That adds carry time for every dresser and every box. If the truck can back into the driveway, the day goes faster. If it can't, we plan for a longer walk and sometimes one more person on the crew so nobody is making forty trips with the same arm.
Condos and apartment buildings near the Green Line stops and along Washington Street usually have their own rules for elevators and move hours. Get those from the management office early and send them to us.
On the Green Line side of town (Newton Highlands, Eliot, Woodland), streets are quieter but narrow, and a parked car on each side leaves just enough room for a truck to pass. We'll ask about that too.
Basements, attics and the stuff behind the furnace
The most common surprise we see on a Newton house move is volume. People list the living room and bedrooms, then the basement turns out to have a workbench, two freezers and a wall of holiday bins. We'd rather hear about it on the quote form than find it at 2pm. The form lets you go room by room and takes about two minutes, so add the basement, attic and garage as their own rooms.
Heavy pieces like a piano, a gun safe, a marble-top table or a treadmill deserve a note too. We bring blankets, pads, dollies, straps and tools at no charge, and we take apart and put back together beds, tables and the usual furniture as part of the job.
Downsizing? Leave what you are not keeping off the quote. We can haul away furniture that stays behind; ask for a price when you request your quote.
Crew size and rates for a Newton house
For a full single-family house in Newton, 3 or 4 movers is usually the smarter call because the hours drop faster than the rate goes up. A one-bedroom condo with an elevator is fine with two.
The exact rate depends on the date, the access and the inventory, and you get it in writing before we show up. Both founders came from a Boston moving company before starting Fire Moving, and the company is still owner-run: the people who quote your move plan it.
Parking the truck on a Newton street
Most Newton houses have a driveway, and that is the easiest place for the truck. When the driveway is shared, steep or too short, the truck goes on the street, and then the rules of that street decide where it can stand and for how long.
In Newton, parking permit questions go to the Newton Police Traffic Bureau at (617) 796-2106, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Call a week or two before your date, give them the address, and ask whether the truck needs anything for that block. If the other end of your move is in Boston, Cambridge, Somerville or Brookline, see our moving truck permit guide for how those cities handle it.
Send us the street and a photo of the curb when you ask for a quote. We tell you the truck size and where it should stand, so you know exactly what to ask the city.
Moving in Newton between December and March
Newton has an overnight winter parking ban. From December 1 through March 31, a vehicle may not stay parked on a public street for more than one hour between 2am and 6am. The fine is $25. During a declared snow emergency, cars parked in the way of plowing can be fined and towed.
What this means for a winter move:
- Do not plan to load a rental truck or a container the night before and leave it on the street.
- Keep the driveway and the front walk clear of snow and ice on moving day. A clear path is safer for the crew and for your floors.
- If a snow emergency is declared for your date, call us. We will look at the forecast and the street with you and agree on what makes sense.
- The City Council has been discussing changes to the ban, so check the current rules on the city website before your date.
Marathon Monday and Commonwealth Avenue
The Boston Marathon runs through Newton on Patriots' Day, the third Monday in April. For the 2026 race, the city closed Washington Street from the Wellesley line to Auburn Street and Commonwealth Avenue from Auburn Street to the Boston line from 8am to 7pm. Tow zones on the route and on nearby streets started at midnight, and side streets were closed for 60 feet back from the route.
If either address is near Comm Ave, Washington Street or Heartbreak Hill, pick another day. If you live elsewhere in Newton, a move that day is possible, but crossing the route is limited while it is closed, so tell us both addresses and we will check the closures the city posts that spring.
Furniture you are not taking
Moving a couch only to throw it out at the new place costs you labor twice. Sort it out before moving day.
- Bulky items at the curb. Newton DPW picks up couches, chairs, carpet and wood furniture for a per-item fee. You schedule and pay online in advance, and pickup is on a Thursday, so book at least a week ahead.
- Mattresses, box springs and appliances also need a paid pickup or a paid drop-off. Pay online first and keep the receipt.
- The Swap Shop at the Resource Recovery Center does not take large or upholstered furniture, appliances or TVs.
Fees and days are set by the city, so check the current DPW list before you book. Then mark what stays and what goes on our moving checklist, and we plan the crew only for what is really moving. If you would rather not deal with it, we can haul away furniture you are not keeping. Ask for a price when you request your quote.
Planning a full house? See residential moving and packing services, or go straight to your free quote.
Before you move in Newton
- Add the basement, attic and garage as separate rooms on the quote form so the estimate covers them.
- Check if the truck can back into your driveway or will have to park on the street and walk.
- Skip Marathon Monday if either address is near Commonwealth Avenue or Heartbreak Hill.
- From December to March, keep the driveway clear and do not leave a loaded truck on the street overnight.
- Ask your condo office about elevator padding and move hours as soon as you have a closing date.
- Empty freezers and drain washer hoses the night before so the appliances can go out first.
Services available in Newton
Real jobs. Our own crew.
Every photo here is from our own moves around Boston. No stock photos, no actors.
Newton moving questions
How many movers do I need for a four-bedroom house in Newton?
Usually 4. A house that size with a full basement takes long enough that a bigger crew saves you money overall. Send the inventory and we'll tell you if 3 would do.
Can you move us between two Newton villages on the same day as a storage drop?
Yes. Short moves inside Newton often have room for a stop at a storage unit or a second address. List every stop on the quote form.
Do we need a parking permit for a moving truck in Newton?
It depends on the street. If the truck fits in your driveway, usually not. If it has to stand on the street, call the Newton Police Traffic Bureau at (617) 796-2106 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm) before your date. We will tell you the truck size and where it should go so you can ask the right question.
Can we move in Newton in winter?
Yes. Just keep the overnight parking ban in mind: from December 1 through March 31, no vehicle may stay on a public street for more than one hour between 2am and 6am. Keep the driveway clear, and if a snow emergency is declared for your date, call us and we will plan around it together.
Can you move us on Marathon Monday?
Not if either address is near Commonwealth Avenue or Washington Street. Those roads close for the race, with tow zones from midnight. Elsewhere in Newton it can work, but send both addresses first so we can check the route closures.
What should we do with furniture we are not taking?
Book a curbside bulky item pickup with Newton DPW at least a week before the move, or donate it. Mattresses and appliances need a paid pickup or drop-off. Leave those items off your quote so you only pay for what moves.
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