Norfolk County, South Shore
Quincy, MA Movers & Moving Company
Quincy has a mix of housing. There are elevator condos at Marina Bay and in Quincy Center, two-families near the Red Line stops, and shoreline houses out in Squantum and Houghs Neck. The plan for each is different. We start with the building and the street, then build the crew and the written estimate.
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Condo buildings and the elevator calendar
A lot of Quincy moves start or end in a condo or apartment building, around Quincy Center, North Quincy or Marina Bay. Most have a management office with move rules, such as a booked elevator, padded walls, set hours and sometimes a request for the mover's insurance paperwork. Call them as soon as you know your date.
Once we have the elevator window, we work backward. How many trips it takes, how far the truck is from the loading door, how long the hallway is. A two-bedroom with a close loading area can be quick. The same unit with a long hallway and a shared elevator takes longer, and we'll tell you that up front.
We bring padding and floor protection for furniture, but some buildings want their own elevator pads hung before the crew starts. Ask the office who puts them up. That way the crew isn't waiting in the lobby.
Near the Red Line and along the water
Around Wollaston, North Quincy and Quincy Adams, there are plenty of two- and three-family houses on tight streets. Parked cars on both sides are normal, so tell us about driveways and if a neighbor can leave a spot open. See where the truck can park in Quincy before you pick a date.
Squantum and Houghs Neck are a different setup. Narrow roads, houses close together, and in Houghs Neck the roads in and out are limited. A smaller truck or a short carry may make more sense than squeezing a big truck down a dead end. We'll work it out from your address and photos.
Along Quincy Shore Drive by Wollaston Beach, summer weekends get busy. A weekday move is easier if you have the choice.
Quincy to Boston and back
Many Quincy moves are from or into Boston, usually Dorchester, South Boston or the South End. If the Boston end has no driveway, you'll need a street occupancy permit from the Boston Transportation Department. Apply online at least 15 days ahead (or in person at least 3 days ahead) and the signs must be up 48 hours before.
Blankets, pads, dollies, straps, tools and basic disassembly and reassembly are included. The exact rate depends on the date, access and inventory, and we put it in writing.
Quincy is well inside the area we cover, and we plan the drive on I-93 so the crew starts on time.
Moves the other direction, from Quincy out to Braintree or farther down the South Shore, are mostly about inventory and timing on Route 3. We'll talk through both when we write the estimate.
Where the truck parks in Quincy
Many Quincy streets are on the city's Permit Required Street List. On those streets, on-street parking is for residents with a free permit, and each permit only covers about two blocks around the registered address. The city's resident parking page does not say anything about moving trucks, so don't guess on moving day.
Call the city's resident parking line at (617) 376-1478 a week or two before your date. Give them the address and ask where a moving truck can stand on that block. City Hall at 1305 Hancock Street is open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. If the other address is in Boston, see our moving truck permit guide.
Send us the street and a photo of the curb with your quote request. We tell you the truck size and where it should go, so you know exactly what to ask the city. If you are moving near Quincy Center and need a place for your own car while the truck uses the curb, the Kilroy Square Garage at 25 Cottage Avenue is open 24 hours.
New to Quincy? Once your car is registered at the new address, you can apply for your own resident permit online. The city asks for the registration and a second proof of address, such as a lease or a utility bill.
Moving in Quincy between December and April
Quincy's winter parking season for 2026 to 2027 runs from December 7 through April 5. When the city declares a snow emergency, parking is banned on the emergency arteries, such as Quincy Avenue, Sea Street, Washington Street and Willard Street, and cars left there are towed at the owner's expense. On side streets that are not arteries, parking is allowed on the even-numbered side. Any vehicle that gets in the way of plowing can be towed, wherever it is parked.
What this means for a winter move:
- If either address is on an emergency artery, think about a backup spot for the truck before you pick a winter date.
- Do not load a rental truck or trailer the night before and leave it on the street when snow is in the forecast.
- Clear the driveway, steps and front walk 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 sets the season dates and the artery list each year, so check the current snow emergency page before your date.
Furniture and appliances you are not taking
Carrying a couch to the new place only to throw it out there means paying for it twice. Sort it out before moving day. Here is how Quincy handles the big items:
- Sofas, chairs and recliners. Up to two bulky items per week can go out at the curb.
- Mattresses. They are no longer taken with regular trash. Schedule a pickup with South Shore Recycle at (617) 837-1299 or online, and book early because pickup depends on their availability.
- Stoves, washers, dryers and water heaters. Call (855) 533-3400 by 3pm one full business day before your trash day. Refrigerators need at least two full business days' notice.
- Old TVs and monitors. Same number, (855) 533-3400, at least two full business days ahead. Most other electronics can be dropped off at the DPW yard, 55 Sea Street, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 3pm.
Furniture in good shape can go to a charity that picks up. Mark what stays and what goes on our moving checklist, and leave those items off your quote so you only pay for what moves. 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.
Moving a whole house? See residential moving. Moving across the South Shore? See all South Shore towns we move, including Braintree.
Before you move in Quincy
- Book the elevator at Marina Bay or Quincy Center buildings as soon as you have a date.
- Ask your condo office if they need insurance paperwork from the movers.
- If the Boston end has no driveway, apply for the Boston moving truck permit at least 15 days ahead online.
- In Houghs Neck or Squantum, send photos of the street so we can pick the right approach.
- Pick a weekday over a summer weekend if you live near Wollaston Beach.
- From December to early April, check whether either address is on a snow emergency artery and keep the walk clear on moving day.
Services available in Quincy
Real jobs. Our own crew.
Every photo here is from our own moves around Boston. No stock photos, no actors.
Quincy moving questions
Can you move us from a Quincy condo with a strict elevator window?
Yes. Send us the window and the building rules. We set the crew size so the work fits inside the booking.
We're moving from Dorchester to Quincy. Who handles the Boston permit?
Either you or your mover can apply with the Boston Transportation Department. We'll tell you the truck size and where it should go so you can apply.
Do you move houses in Squantum and Houghs Neck?
Yes. Some streets there are tight, so we'll look at the address and photos to plan the truck and the carry.
Do we need a permit to park a moving truck in Quincy?
It depends on the street. Many Quincy streets are resident-permit parking, and the city's parking page does not cover moving trucks. Call the resident parking line at (617) 376-1478 before your date and ask about your block. If the other address is in Boston, see our moving truck permit guide for the Boston side.
Can we move in Quincy during a snow emergency?
Often yes, but plan the truck spot. During a declared snow emergency, parking is banned on emergency arteries such as Quincy Avenue, Sea Street, Washington Street and Willard Street, and side-street parking is on the even-numbered side only. Call us if a snow emergency is declared for your date and we will plan it together.
How do we get rid of an old mattress or fridge in Quincy?
Mattresses are not taken with regular trash: schedule a pickup with South Shore Recycle at (617) 837-1299. For a refrigerator, call (855) 533-3400 at least two full business days before your trash day. Do it before the move so those items stay off your quote.
Can you haul away furniture we are not taking?
Yes. Tell us which pieces stay behind when you request your quote, and we will give you a price for hauling them away.
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