Fire Moving services
Local Movers in Boston & the North Shore
Most of what we do is local, like an apartment in Somerville to a condo in Malden or a house in Newton to a smaller place in Waltham. Local moves are billed by the hour, and your manager confirms the crew size and the price in writing before the day.
- From $129/hr, 2 movers + truck
- No truck, fuel or stair fees
- 5% off your first move
- USDOT #8719689
- 5.0★ on Thumbtack
How an hourly move is priced
You pay the crew's hourly rate times the hours on the job. What keeps it accurate is the estimate. We build it from your inventory, the stairs and elevators at both ends, how close the truck can park and how far apart the two places are. If you add things on the day (a storage unit stop, a basement nobody mentioned), the time goes up, and we'll say so before we start on it, not after.
Moving blankets, pads, dollies, straps and tools don't cost extra. Neither does taking beds and tables apart and putting them back together.
How billing works
- 3-hour minimum, travel time included. Your billed time is travel time plus time on the job, and the minimum charge is 3 hours. After that, time is billed in 15-minute increments.
- Travel time is set when you book. We work it out from your addresses and list it in your written estimate, so there are no surprises on moving day.
- Example: 45 minutes of travel + 2 hours on the job = 2 hours 45 minutes, billed as the 3-hour minimum. 1 hour of travel + 2 hours 45 minutes on the job = 3 hours 45 minutes billed.
- Discounts: 5% off your first move, or for cash, military and returning customers (one discount per move). Mention it when you book.
Picking the crew size
Two movers is right for a studio or a one bedroom with easy access. A third mover pays off on walk-ups and long carries, because one person can stay in the truck and pack the load while two carry. Four makes sense for houses and offices, where the extra hands cut hours off the job.
If you're not sure, send the list. We'd rather send a bigger crew that finishes sooner than have two people drag the day out.
How to keep the hours down
Have everything boxed and closed before we arrive. Half-packed kitchens slow a move down more than almost anything. Empty the dressers if they're tall or old, take the TVs off the wall the night before if you can, and keep a clear path from the door to the truck.
Reserve the elevator if your building has one, and in Boston, Cambridge, Somerville and Brookline check whether you need a truck permit. Our permit guide covers the details.
Where we do it
Boston, the North Shore and the rest of Massachusetts. Some of the towns we work in most:
Real jobs. Our own crew.
Every photo here is from our own moves around Boston. No stock photos, no actors.
Common questions
Is there a minimum?
Yes, 3 hours. Travel time is billed and counts toward the 3-hour minimum. After the first 3 hours we bill in 15-minute steps. Small jobs are welcome.
Do you charge for blankets and tools?
No. Blankets, pads, dollies, straps and tools come with every move.
Can you move me the same week?
Sometimes. Mid-week and mid-month dates open up more often than weekends at the end of the month. Send the form or text us and we'll let you know.
Other services
Tell us what's moving and where. You get a written price before moving day.