Essex County, North Shore
Swampscott, MA Movers
Most Swampscott moves come down to granite stairs up from the sidewalk, tight turns inside older Victorians and beach traffic in summer. Fire Moving is owner-run, and we can start as early as 7am. Both founders came from a Boston moving company before starting Fire Moving. Our crew is based right here in Swampscott, so this is home turf.
- From $129/hr, 2 movers + truck
- No truck, fuel or stair fees
- 5% off your first move
- USDOT #8719689
- 5.0★ on Thumbtack
Early starts and moves inside town
An early start works well in Swampscott. Our day can begin at 7am, so if you want the truck loaded before the heat sets in, or before the kids get home from school, tell us and we will plan around it. Summer mornings are also the easiest time to find curb space near the beaches.
Planning ahead helps with the small stuff too. Send photos of a tricky staircase before we quote, and if a closing gets pushed a day, call us right away and we will look for a new slot. Moves from Swampscott to Marblehead, Lynn, Salem or Nahant stay short on the road, so more of the day goes into carrying and less into traffic.
Some Swampscott moves stay inside town, like a family going from a condo near the train station to a house off Paradise Road, or someone leaving a big house for something smaller near the water. Those days are mostly carrying, with very little driving.
Victorians, Capes and a lot of front steps
The housing here is mostly older. There are Victorians and Capes near Humphrey Street and Kings Beach, bigger houses out around Phillips Beach, and condos and small apartment buildings closer to the water. Plenty of them sit up a flight of granite steps from the sidewalk, with a second staircase inside that turns sharply at the top.
That turn decides if a box spring goes up the stairs or needs a different plan. Measure the tightest spot in each home if you can, and tell us about anything heading to a basement or an attic. In summer the beach lots and side streets near Fisherman's Beach fill up by mid-morning, so a driveway or a cleared stretch of curb matters. When the street is the only option, check with the town first.
Pricing for a move in town
A one-bedroom condo by the beach is often a two-person job. A four-bedroom colonial with a full basement usually wants three or four. The exact rate depends on the date, the access and what you are bringing.
Blankets, pads, dollies, straps and tools come with the truck at no charge, and so does basic taking apart and putting back together of beds and tables. You get a written estimate before moving day, built from the inventory you send us. Basic Massachusetts released-value protection covers 60 cents per pound per item, and full-value protection is available if you ask. We also set aside $3 from every move for a fund that helps people fighting cancer.
Before you move in Swampscott
- Book an early start from June to August, before beach parking near Humphrey Street fills up.
- Measure the top-of-stairs turn in older Victorians before you buy a new couch for the new place.
- If your driveway is short or shared, ask the town about curb space and tell us what you hear.
- Leave a clear path from the front steps to the street, since granite stairs get slick after rain.
- Label basement and attic boxes separately so the crew knows which floor they belong on.
Services available in Swampscott
Real jobs. Our own crew.
Every photo here is from our own moves around Boston. No stock photos, no actors.
Swampscott moving questions
Are your rates different for a move inside Swampscott?
Our starting rates are the same everywhere we work, with 2 movers and a truck from $129/hr. A short in-town move does mean less time on the road, so more of the billed hours go into carrying.
Can you start a Swampscott move at 7am?
Yes. Our day starts at 7am, and if the date is open we can be at your door right at that time.
Do you handle moves from Swampscott to Marblehead or Nahant?
Yes. Those are short trips between neighboring towns. Send the inventory for both homes and we will plan the crew size and timing.
Planning a move in Swampscott? Tell us what's moving and we'll put the price in writing.