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Gentle Giant Moving & Storage Somerville

Moving Companies, Piano Movers, Storage,

About us

Gentle Giant Moving Company is an award winning moving company with more than 30 years of experience offering the highest quality moving, storage facilities, and packing for moving. Gentle Giant Moving Company prides itself on being a different kind of moving company. We believe that it is the quality of our people that makes us stand apart from the rest. Whether providing local or long distance moving service, storage facilities, or any number of specialty moving services, we not only strive for satisfaction, but to create customers for life. Customers expect a job well done when they contract with a high end moving company, so we provide the highest quality moving service in the industry, guaranteed.

Business highlights

45 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Residential & commercial Moving, Storage, & Packing.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8406 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
6%
3
3%
2
2%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.4
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 376-400 of 406 reviews

Lynn M.
04/2015
5.0
moving companies, piano moving
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Moved a piano

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Anne H.
02/2015
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: We moved locally within Durham, NH. These guys went above and beyond to really help us get out of our place and checked where all the furniture was landing at the new house. They were so thorough and fantastic..was my best moving experience ever.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

Rhoda B.
01/2015
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: IN house move.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jenna S.
12/2014
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Move from 3 bedroom house to a new 3 bedroom house

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

Lloyd P.
12/2014
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

LYNDA D.
10/2014
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Inter state move. Packing and unpacking. Went very well.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,500

William W.
09/2014
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Gentle Giant was awesome. The synergy that the movers had was impressive while moving everything. Extremely impressed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

robin F.
08/2014
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Great moving job. They packed all paintings mirrors and lamps - I packed the rest. It could not have been better. The estimate was off by quite a bit - and the move was quite a bit more than I expected - but in the end it was worth it to have had it gone so smoothly. The placement of furniture was very well done - even when I wasn't on hand.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2

Marilyn S.
07/2014
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
It went great.
Description of Work: Moved us from the city to the suburbs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Anna L.
06/2014
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Carol M.
06/2014
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Came early, foreman met with me personally to review job and during move and after, checking in with me as to my satisfaction. Also movers ran back and forth between house and truck, stopping any time if I had questions, always polite and helpful, greatful for cold water I provided and a tip for each person.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,900

Christian C.
06/2014
4.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Sheri J.
06/2014
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: The originally moved our belongings into a storage unit and after 2 years we finely found our home and remembering how well they were with the first move we decided that we would use them again. | |We had 3 guys and with in 3 1/2 hour they had completely emptied a very, very full 10x10 storage unit into our new home putting together items and moved them to where i had ask them be placed. | |They guys were extremely nice and very professional. There have been 2 other moving companies in the past who have lost and destroyed items. Genital Giant will be the only company we ever use to move.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Jackie T.
06/2014
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They moved furniture from two different locations to a third location. It was completed very professionally. The three men who moved us were very pleasant and efficient.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ellen S.
05/2014
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ana G.
04/2014
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I moved in two stages on two different dates. Some of the movers were the same and some not, but everybody was very professional, cheerful and respectful. Very attentive to what I wanted and needed. Very careful with the furniture but still had a couple of small accidents to which they responded immediately: a mirror was broken and they fixed it. Also, a handle of a cabinet broke and they got it fixed at no cost and did a wonderful job matching the original. I definitely recommend them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200

ELIZABETH K.
03/2014
5.0
furniture repair, moving companies, storage units
  + 1 more
.
Description of Work: They picked up seven pieces of furniture from my old home in September 2013, stored them, repaired two of the antiques and then, when I found space delivered the six pieces to my new apartment.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,470

Clyde C.
03/2013
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
It went well. No problems.
Description of Work: They moved my belongings from a studio apartment to a one-bedroom condo that was across town. They were punctual and efficient, and charged what they said they would.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Hugh S.
07/2012
1.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
n/a
Description of Work: Never responded to my email through Angie's List re. a ~4,000 SF house move from Belmont to Cambridge. I'd used them before. Maybe they don't do local moves any more. Disappointing. If you're looking to move, probably best to contact a large no. of folks--only two of the six I reached out to got back to me.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Gentle Giant Moving & Storage Somerville
I just received this e-mail from Angie's List: Hello, We discovered an email that you sent to a member was delayed in being delivered. We will email the member to let them know the delay in delivering your reply was not your fault. Below is the email address of the member that did not initially receive your message. We apologize for the delay in the delivery of your response. If there is anything we can do to help please let us know by emailing [email protected]. I trust that Angie's List emailed you with this information as this message stated they would. Since you say that only two companies responded, imagine that we are not the only company who failed to receive your message. Please forgive us for not contacting you but we never received your message. Our contact info can be found on our Angie's List profile page and by contacting us directly, you can be sure that a third party will not fail to relay your message. Again, I apologize for not reaching out to you. We had no idea you had contacted us, as per the message above. Please don't hesitate to call 1-800-442-6863 or visit our website for an estimate. Take care, Alex Chasse P.S. This is not the first time this has happened this week. Our contact info is clearly posted on our Angie's List profile and any members wishing to contact us should do so directly at 1-800-442-6863 to avoid any messages being lost or delayed by third parties.

Cheryl D.
06/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
The price was reasonable.
Description of Work: I used Gentle Giant Moving Company Inc for moving my whole house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

anthony M.
04/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Everything about our experience with gentle giant was exceptional from start to finish. up front coordination on the estimates and moving dates were well orchestrated with very good communications. On the day of the move, Matt and crew arrived on time, performed a walk through and got to work. They were courteous, friendly and very professional. Our furniture and house were treated with respect throughout the day. On the move in process they were equally professional, respectful and made the the entire process as stress free as possible. Our treadmill wouldn't fit through a tight corner, so they disassembled the frame and got it into the room we wanted, in record time. We give gentle giant our highest possible recommendation and will use them again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Barbara N.
08/2011
4.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
See earlier remarks.
Description of Work: I called for an estimate. Their process - first on line and then in person - was well done, helped me understand what will be involved. But their price was almost double that of another equally-recommended company. I will not go with Gentle Giant.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Todd B.
05/2010
3.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Didn't use this company
Description of Work: Price was nearly four times higher than other estimates. Despite great reviews, the cost prohibited me from using their services.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0


Response from Gentle Giant Moving & Storage Somerville
We are sorry to see that Gentle Giant was not your recent choice in movers. Our estimates are non-binding, so you only pay for actual time on move day. The professional and highly trained crews work efficiently and carefully to ensure that your belongings safely arrive at the destination. We understand that people must be price-conscious and also understand that our service may be at a higher cost than other moving companies. With the 100% money back guarantee for crew members and a friendly and caring team to make your move day stress-free, we believe we provide a value for the cost, whether it is a full move or just packing and preparing or moving only the large pieces of furniture. We do hope that you would consider using Gentle Giant again.

Dagmar T.
01/2010
3.0
furniture repair, moving companies
  + 0 more
Pleasant, punctual, polite guy.
Description of Work: Estimate was too high. I didn't go any further with this company. Took a risk with other, not well rated movers for half the price and won.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Jonathan L.
05/2009
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: This report was collected via a telephone interview with one of our members. Angie's List posts grades and other quantitative details as soon as the report is received. A transcription of this interview will be available soon.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Response from Gentle Giant Moving & Storage Somerville
Thank you for giving our moving services such high marks! We are very pleased that you had a good experience with our company and we look forward to working with you in the future.

Contact information

29 Harding St, Somerville, MA 02143

https://www.gentlegiant.com/locations/boston-movers

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Moving Companies,
Piano Movers,
Storage,
Hauling,
Home Staging,
Furniture Refinishing and Repair

FAQ

Gentle Giant Moving & Storage Somerville is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Gentle Giant Moving & Storage Somerville accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Gentle Giant Moving & Storage Somerville offers free project estimates.
Yes, Gentle Giant Moving & Storage Somerville offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Gentle Giant Moving & Storage Somerville does not offer a senior discount.
No, Gentle Giant Moving & Storage Somerville does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Gentle Giant Moving & Storage Somerville offers warranties.
Gentle Giant Moving & Storage Somerville offers the following services: Residential & commercial Moving, Storage, & Packing.

Contact information

29 Harding St, Somerville, MA 02143

https://www.gentlegiant.com/locations/boston-movers

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM