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Movers in Suffolk County, MA
Suffolk County covers Boston, Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop, and it's small on the map and dense on the ground. Moves here come down to parking, stairs and permits. We plan those three things before the truck is on the road.
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Boston: permits first, then stairs
Most Boston moves need a street occupancy permit from the Boston Transportation Department so the truck has a legal spot. Apply online at least 15 days ahead, or in person at least 3 days ahead, and the No Parking signs have to go up at least 48 hours before the move.
After that, it's stairs. Triple-deckers in Dorchester and Jamaica Plain, walk-ups in Allston-Brighton, brownstones in the South End. Tell us the floor, the stair count and if there's an elevator. September 1 is the biggest lease-turnover day in the city, so book early if your lease ends then.
Back Bay and Beacon Hill bring their own puzzle, with narrow one-way streets, steep stairs inside old row houses, and sometimes a staircase that turns too tight for a box spring. Measure anything big and tell us. Downtown and Seaport high-rises are the opposite, with freight elevators, loading docks and booked time slots set by the building.
Our crew is small, so we keep the plan simple. One truck, the right number of people, and a start time that lets us clear the Tobin Bridge or the tunnels before the worst of the traffic.
Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop
Chelsea and Revere have a lot of multi-family houses on tight streets, plus newer apartment buildings with elevator rules. Winthrop is a peninsula with narrow roads, and the drive in and out goes through a limited number of streets. For parking in those towns, check with the city or town before the date.
These towns sit close together, so a short move from Revere to Lynn or from Chelsea to Malden keeps travel time low.
Revere Beach Boulevard and the streets near the beach get busy on summer weekends. A weekday move is easier there if you can swing it. In Chelsea, many buildings have shared entrances and tight hallways, so tell us about turns and landings.
What a Suffolk County move costs
The exact rate depends on date, access and inventory. Blankets, pads, dollies, straps, tools and basic disassembly and reassembly come at no charge.
You get a written estimate before the day, built from the room-by-room list on our quote form. Both founders came from a Boston moving company before starting Fire Moving, and the company is still owner-run, from the quote to the last flight of stairs.
Packing, unpacking, boxes, supplies and junk removal are available as add-ons. Basic protection is 60 cents per pound per item under Massachusetts rules, and full-value protection is available on request.
Good to know
- Apply for the Boston moving truck permit online at least 15 days ahead.
- Post No Parking signs at least 48 hours before a Boston move.
- Book early if your lease ends September 1.
- Check town rules for a truck in Chelsea, Revere or Winthrop.
Real jobs. Our own crew.
Every photo here is from our own moves around Boston. No stock photos, no actors.
Common questions
Do you handle moves out of Boston on September 1?
Yes, if the date is still open. It fills up fast, so book weeks ahead and get your permit in early.
Do you cover Revere and Winthrop?
Yes. Both are only a few miles from downtown Boston, and both are close to our Swampscott base, so travel time stays low.
Can you move between Boston neighborhoods in one day?
We size the crew from your list so the day runs smoothly. Permits at both ends make it go smoother.
Moving somewhere in Suffolk County? Send the details and get a written price.