Dedham Movers for Homes, Apartments and Offices
Safe Responsible Movers provides residential, apartment, office and labor-only moving services throughout Dedham, Massachusetts. Since 2008, our professional crews have helped customers move between Dedham, Boston and communities throughout Greater Boston and Massachusetts.
Safe Responsible Movers holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and has earned five-star ratings on Google and Yelp. Our company has also been recognized by Boston Magazine, Boston.com, WGBH, Banker & Tradesman and The Improper Bostonian.
A Dedham move can involve anything from a small apartment near Dedham Square to a multi-floor house in Oakdale, Riverdale or Greenlodge. The right truck, crew size and parking plan depend on the property, the amount being moved and the distance between the truck and the entrance.
Rates currently start at $179 per hour for two movers and a 16-foot truck, plus a travel fee, with a two-hour minimum.
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A Dedham Moving Company With Greater Boston Experience
Safe Responsible Movers is based in Boston and has completed moves throughout Dedham, Westwood, Needham, Norwood, Canton, Hyde Park, West Roxbury and the surrounding area for more than 18 years.
Our service is limited to moves within Massachusetts. We regularly help customers move within Dedham, from Boston into Dedham, and from Dedham to other communities across the state.
Every move is planned according to the actual work involved. Before recommending a crew and truck, we consider:
- The size of the home or apartment
- The number of floors
- Staircases and entryways
- Driveway and curb access
- The distance from the truck to the entrance
- Furniture requiring disassembly
- Heavy or unusually large items
- Elevator or building requirements
- The distance between addresses
Providing an accurate inventory and access information helps us recommend enough movers and truck space without unnecessarily increasing the cost.
Residential Movers in Dedham
Many Dedham moves involve single-family homes with furniture spread across multiple floors, basements, garages and attics. These moves require more planning than simply counting bedrooms.
A three-bedroom home with a finished basement, garage and outdoor furniture may require a larger crew or truck than another three-bedroom home with fewer belongings. Long driveways, steep entrances and limited space for a truck can also affect how long the move takes.
Our Dedham house movers can handle:
- Local house moves
- Apartment and condominium moves
- Moves between Dedham and Boston
- Moves elsewhere within Massachusetts
- Furniture disassembly and reassembly
- Basement, attic and garage contents
- Packing and moving assistance
- Storage-unit moves
- Senior and downsizing moves
- Furniture deliveries and single-item moves
We use moving blankets, dollies, straps and standard moving equipment to protect furniture and keep the load secure during transportation.
Apartment and Condominium Movers in Dedham
Apartment and condominium moves present different challenges from house moves. Customers may need to coordinate with a building manager, reserve an elevator, provide a certificate of insurance or follow established moving hours.
Before moving day, confirm whether the building requires:
- An elevator reservation
- A certificate of insurance
- Loading-dock access
- Protective elevator padding
- Specific moving hours
- Advance notice to management
- A designated truck location
Older apartments and multifamily homes may have narrow staircases, tight landings, small doorways or limited parking near the entrance. Let us know about these conditions when requesting your quote so we can recommend the appropriate crew.
Moving in Dedham Square and East Dedham
Moves near Dedham Square require particular attention to parking, traffic and carrying distance. High Street, Washington Street, Eastern Avenue and surrounding streets include businesses, apartments, municipal parking and regulated spaces.
Customers should not assume that a moving truck can remain directly in front of the building throughout the job. Check posted parking restrictions and contact the Town or Dedham Police Department when the truck may need to occupy a restricted space or affect normal traffic.
A safe, legal and accessible truck location can substantially reduce the carrying distance. When the truck must park farther away, each box and piece of furniture has to be carried that additional distance at both the beginning and end of the move.
Some properties in East Dedham and near the older parts of town may also have tighter entrances, narrow interior stairs or limited room for furniture to turn. Photographs of questionable staircases or oversized furniture can help us identify potential problems before moving day.
Moving in Oakdale, Riverdale and Greenlodge
Residential moves in Oakdale, Riverdale, Greenlodge and other parts of Dedham often involve single-family homes, driveways, garages, basements and furniture located on several levels.
A driveway does not always guarantee easy truck access. Low branches, narrow entrances, parked vehicles, sharp turns or a sloped driveway may prevent a larger truck from getting close to the house.
Before the movers arrive:
- Move personal vehicles out of the driveway
- Keep walkways and entrances clear
- Tell us about steep or unusually narrow access
- Identify anything coming from a shed, garage or backyard
- Empty and tape boxes closed
- Separate anything that is not being moved
- Secure pets away from the work area
Good preparation allows the crew to begin working immediately rather than spending billable time reorganizing the property.
Dedham Moving Services
Local Household Moving
We move houses, apartments and condominiums within Dedham and between Dedham and other Massachusetts communities. Our crews can load, transport and unload furniture, boxes and normal household belongings.
Labor-Only Moving
Already have a rental truck, POD, U-Box, Pack Rat container or storage unit? Our labor-only movers can provide the crew and equipment needed to load or unload it.
Labor-only service is also available for moving furniture within the same home or building. This can include renovation preparation, room changes, furniture staging and moving items between floors.
Office and Commercial Moving
We provide moving services for offices, studios, retail spaces and small businesses. Commercial moves may include desks, file cabinets, shelving, conference tables, equipment and boxed records.
Businesses should identify building access requirements, freight elevators, loading areas and time restrictions before the move is scheduled.
Senior and Downsizing Moves
Downsizing often requires more coordination than a standard move. Some belongings may be going to a new home, some to family members, some into storage and others may remain behind.
Clear labeling and a room-by-room plan can prevent confusion. We can move customers into smaller homes, apartments, retirement communities and assisted-living residences throughout Massachusetts.
Packing Services
Customers can hire our crew to pack an entire home or assist with selected rooms and difficult items. Packing service is billed hourly and should generally be scheduled before moving day for larger homes.
Single Items and Specialty Moves
We can move individual pieces of furniture and other large household items when scheduling and access allow. This may include couches, armoires, exercise equipment, upright pianos and oversized furniture.
Tell us about stairs, dimensions and unusual weight when requesting the quote. Some specialty items require additional movers or equipment.
Dedham Moving Rates
Our current starting rates are:
Two movers and a 16-foot truck: $179 per hour, plus a travel fee
Three movers and a 16-foot truck: $239 per hour, plus a travel fee
A two-hour minimum applies. After the minimum, time is billed in 15-minute increments.
The travel fee covers the crew’s travel to and from our Boston office. Your final rate depends on the crew size, truck and requirements of the move.
Larger homes, difficult access, unusually heavy items or moves that require multiple trucks may need a different crew configuration. We will explain the recommended setup before you reserve the move.
Choosing the Correct Crew Size
Two movers may be appropriate for a small apartment, lightly furnished home, labor-only project or single-item job with straightforward access.
Three movers are often a better choice when the move includes:
- Multiple floors
- A larger apartment or house
- Long hallways or carrying distances
- Difficult staircases
- Considerable furniture
- Furniture requiring disassembly
- Heavy or bulky items
- A strict elevator reservation
Adding a third mover increases the hourly rate but can reduce the number of hours required. For larger house moves, four or more movers may be the more efficient option.
Moving Between Dedham and Boston
Moves between Dedham and Boston require planning at both addresses.
A Dedham house may have easy driveway access while the Boston address requires a moving permit, elevator reservation or long carry. The opposite can also be true. The crew and truck must be selected for the more difficult of the two locations, not simply the size of the Dedham property.
Tell us when either address has:
- Limited street parking
- A loading dock
- An elevator
- Narrow stairs
- Restricted moving hours
- Low-clearance roads
- A long distance from the entrance to the truck
Commercial trucks cannot travel on roads with low clearances such as Storrow Drive. The route must be planned for the size of the moving truck rather than the route suggested for a passenger vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dedham Movers
How much do movers in Dedham cost?
Rates currently start at $179 per hour for two movers and a 16-foot truck, plus a travel fee, with a two-hour minimum. Three movers and a 16-foot truck currently start at $239 per hour plus travel.
The total cost depends on the amount being moved, crew size, access, carrying distance, stairs and travel between addresses.
Do I need a moving permit in Dedham?
Dedham does not have the same standard moving-permit process used in Boston and Cambridge. However, parking restrictions and time limits apply in parts of Dedham, particularly around Dedham Square.
Check the signs at the property and contact the Town or Dedham Police Department when the truck may need to occupy restricted parking or interfere with traffic. The goal is to secure a safe, legal and accessible location for the truck.
Do you move apartments in Dedham?
Yes. We move apartments, condominiums, multifamily homes and single-family houses throughout Dedham.
Customers should confirm elevator, certificate-of-insurance and building-management requirements before moving day.
Do you provide labor-only moving services?
Yes. Our movers can load or unload rental trucks, PODS, U-Boxes, storage containers and storage units. We also move furniture within homes and buildings.
Do you move between Dedham and Boston?
Yes. We regularly move customers between Dedham and Boston neighborhoods including Hyde Park, West Roxbury, Roslindale, Jamaica Plain, Allston and Brighton.
We also provide moves between Dedham and other Massachusetts communities.
Can your movers disassemble furniture?
Yes. Our crews carry basic tools and can disassemble and reassemble many standard bed frames, tables and other household furniture.
Complicated modular furniture, custom installations and items requiring specialized tools should be discussed before moving day.
How far in advance should I book Dedham movers?
Summer weekends, the end of the month and dates around September 1 fill quickly. Booking earlier provides more options for starting time and crew size.
Short-notice moving service may be available depending on the schedule.
Request a Dedham Moving Quote
Tell us where you are moving from, where you are moving to, your preferred date and what needs to be moved. Include information about stairs, elevators, parking, heavy items and any furniture that may require disassembly.
Safe Responsible Movers will recommend a crew, truck and moving plan based on the actual requirements of your Dedham move.