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Avatar for Mini Moves And More Inc
Mini Moves And More Inc
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Serving Charlestown, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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Emergency services offered

"Mini Moves came 3 times to move furniture while our floors were being sanded. They were always on time, careful with our furniture (and newly refinished floors), very helpful and really pleasant to work with. The office was also easy to work with and responsive to any questions. I will definitely use them any time I need furniture moved, and highly recommend them."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stairhopper Movers
4.9(
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Serving Charlestown, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The move was very smooth and efficient! The movers were cordial, on time and such a delight to work with. They were very quick in moving our stuff from one apartment to another but ensured that everything was left unscratched or damaged. Would highly recommend Stairhoppers for your next move!"
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+157

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Flash Moving & Storage
5.0(
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Serving Charlestown, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Emergency services offered

"Blake, Aibar, Ers, and the whole team at Flash Moving were the best! They contacted me 30 min before arrival, were punctual, walked me through their move process, and worked diligently the entire time. All of my belongings were moved were moved with the utmost care. These three men were respectful, kind, and an absolute joy to work with. I highly recommend Flash Moving!"
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+53

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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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DN Van Lines Inc
4.4(
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Serving Charlestown, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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Emergency services offered

"They moved me in a snow storm. They shoveled my driveway without complaint to get the ramp in. There were no losses or damage. And they were really nice! I’d hire them again in a heartbeat."
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Response time12 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Five Stars Movers
4.4(
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Serving Charlestown, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would recommend Five Stars Movers for any moving project!! On time, professional at every stage and very efficient!! Chris, Jose, and Jesus were the best moving crew I've ever worked with!!"
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+44

Response time1 day
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Smart Penny Moving, Inc.
4.6(
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Moving In-State

Serving Charlestown, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Smart Penny Moving helped me move from Boston to NY. Every single portion of the move was well done, from the office to the professionalism of the movers. I really appreciated their excellent work."
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+40

Response time8 hrs
Response rate88%
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Aviv Moving & Storage
4.4(
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Serving Charlestown, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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Emergency services offered

"The movers had finished a job and called requesting to come early.  I agreed. They quickly and carefully moved my belongings  from one location to another.   My new location is a small house with small 5 step landing into the front door - i was very surprised they managed the large furniture easily into the house.   They did a great job to work efficiently and quickly getting me moved .
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Moving questions, answered by experts

The average cost to hire professional movers is approximately $1,700, but the total price can range from as low as $920 to over $12,000 depending on the move's complexity. For local moves, typically under 100 miles, costs generally fall between $920 and $2,530. Long-distance moves are more expensive, with prices ranging from $2,700 to $10,000 or more.

Several key factors influence the final cost:

  • Distance and Home Size: The mileage of the move and the size of your home.

  • Number of Movers: Hourly rates can range from $25 to $50 for one or two movers, increasing to $100 to $200 for a team of four or more.

  • Services: Additional services like packing, unpacking, and storage will add to the cost.

  • Specialty Items: Moving large or delicate items such as pianos, vehicles, or large aquariums incurs extra charges.

  • Timing and Access: The time of year, your specific moving date, and the ease of access to your home can affect rates.

Don’t forget to account for other potential costs like moving supplies and tipping your movers.

It’s typically not advisable to move heavy furniture by yourself. However, if you are confident that you can do it safely, there are several different tools you can use, including a hand truck, a four-wheel dolly, or an appliance dolly. If you’re moving furniture upstairs or downstairs, a hand truck is the most suitable choice. Regardless of what you choose to use, always ensure that the furniture is well-balanced and secure by using lifting straps or tie-down straps to keep it in place.

Deciding whether it's worth it to hire movers depends on your budget, patience, and physical capabilities. It's difficult to gauge the amount of work that moving calls for, and it's easy to be off by about tenfold. 

If you're able to call in some favors and round up friends to help, you might get through it just fine, but if you only have a few hands helping, things can quickly get overwhelming. Either way, bringing in the pros will save considerable time and stress, so if it's within your budget, it's a great investment.

Professionals can typically move a one-bedroom apartment in three to five hours. It will take longer if you have many belongings or the destination is far away. The time will also increase if the movers must handle large and cumbersome items, like full sets of dressers and antique wood furniture. DIY moves take significantly longer, typically lasting a full day or more. 

If you are trying to reduce costs, then you should move to Hawaii during the off-season. Typically late spring and fall is when flights and other accommodations are most affordable. The weather is also milder, which makes unpacking more pleasant.

The Charlestown, MA homeowners’ guide to moving services

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