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Written By Bradford Cuthrell
Last Updated April 2024
When it comes time to move, you may feel by how much preparation and hard work that the job will require. While lower traffic in Boston may make it less stressful to drive a moving truck around, there are still a lot of factors that might cause stress in your move. Depending on what month you move, low temperatures might affect your plans, resulting in more stress.
Make moving day easier by using our comprehensive guide to the top movers in and around Boston.
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Our Rating
Transparent pricing
Reliable service
Free quotes
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
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Our Rating
Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Services Offered
Our Rating
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Our Rating
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Our Rating
Good customer service
Free quotes
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Punctual service
Reliable service
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Our Rating
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Reliable service
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Our Rating
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Free quotes
Services Offered
Our Rating
Transparent pricing
Punctual service
Reliable service
Good customer service
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Our Rating
Reliable service
Helps educate customers
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Services Offered
Today's Homeowner looks at dozens of datapoints on moving companies to come up with our data-driven rankings. It's not possible for a company to pay for preferential treatment in our rankings. We look at the following key factors in determining who should top our list:
Different types of moves are best handled by different movers. The first step in choosing a moving company is determining whether a local or national company is best suited to your needs. You also will need to choose between a full-service or self-service moving company. Both kinds of movers provide trucks and the people to drive them. However, a full-service mover can also provide packing and loading services, while self-service companies do not. The company that you ultimately pick will depend on your budget and how badly you want to avoid packing boxes.
Some of the ways you can learn about the reputation of a moving company are through online reviews and the BBB. You might also want to learn about which movers near you meet all of New York's mover licensing requirements. Every company on our list of Boston's best movers is well-reviewed and selected by our team of experts.
Once you've narrowed it down to a few companies, you can start contacting them. It is best to reach out to two or more of the movers on our list above. Make sure to review all the services you need when you get an estimate. Also, check that you've gotten a "binding estimate" – otherwise, the actual cost may be subject to change.
One of the most common questions you might have is how much your move will cost. The expected hourly fee for moving in Boston is as follows:
Today's Homeowner has found the top mover in your area to be North American Van Lines.
We use a variety of different criteria to determine which movers in Boston are the best ones. They include:
A few signs that you shouldn't use a specific mover include:
If you're moving to a different home in Boston, choose a local company. They'll be more familiar with the area and could offer you faster service. If you're moving to Boston from afar, a national company is best, as they have more tools and experience to handle long-distance moves.
The most optimal time to book your move is four to six weeks in advance. If you book later, you may pay more and have a harder time finding available movers.
The average annual high in Boston can get up to 54°F, and the area is in the middle third of the country when it comes to daily rainfall. Winters here yield rather high snowfall.
Compared to a national average of 100.0, the cost of living index for Boston is 99.8. This index considers housing payments, childcare, food, transportation, and other crucial expenses.