What to Look For When Hiring a Mover
Hiring a Safe Responsible Moving Company
When it comes to hiring a mover, there are a few key things to look out for. First and foremost, you’ll want to make sure the company is licensed and insured. This will give you peace of mind that your belongings will be protected in case of any accidents or damages during the move.
And don’t just take their word for it – check out their reviews, see what other people are saying about them. This will give you a good idea of the level of service and professionalism you can expect. Don’t just rely on the reviews on the company’s website, though – make sure to check out third-party review sites like Yelp! and Google Reviews.
Another important factor to consider is the mover’s experience and expertise. You want a mover who’s been around the block a few times, someone who knows how to handle your stuff with care. Look for a company that has been in business for several years and has a proven track record of successfully handling moves similar to yours. A good mover should also be able to provide you with a detailed summary of the costs and rates involved, including any additional fees or charges that may apply.
And one more thing. Make sure you ask about their policies and procedures for handling any issues or complaints that may arise during the move. You never know what might come up during a move, so you wanna make sure they’ve got your back. Don’t settle for just any mover. Find one that’s got the whole package.
Residential Moves
As long time top rated local movers serving Allston and all of Massachusetts., residential moving is our specialty. From Back Bay to the Berkshires, from the Cape to the Merrimack Valley, we are experienced, highly-rated movers in Boston.
Commercial Moves
Our team of commercial movers in Boston has the experience needed to make your Massachusetts office move run smoothly.
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Moving Permits
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Preparing For Your Move
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Reviews
The gentlemen helping my partner and me move from Boston to Truro delivered outstanding service. They were efficient, professional, and courteous. They also communicated effectively, checking in with me throughout the process. This was a complicated move—with more than one stop—and the guys navigated the whole thing flawlessly. Highly recommended.
l I’ve moved 3 times in 5 years, I’ve used Safe Responsible Movers for all 3. They are fantastic! They make everything as easy and stress free as possible, from getting a quote, booking a date, answering my dumb questions and all the details that go with the move. This time, I decided to have them pack for me as well as move to the new place. Best. Decision. Ever. I will never pack again. The two teams who came, 3 guys to pack and next day 3 to do the move. They were fast, friendly and fun to have around. I can’t recommend Chris and his team highly enough. I’m normally an anxious lunatic when moving, not this time. Thank you for making this move so painless. I will not use anyone else for a move. 10/10 highly recommend!!!!
Great experience, if I’m ever looking for movers in Boston again I’m calling them!
These guys live up to their name. They're not only safe and responsible but also friendly and efficient. They moved me before and now I'm hiring them again. There's no one else I care to call. Highly recommended. Thank you, James! Thanks, fellas!
I'm clicking on 'reasonable price' because, for me, a reasonable price IS a great price.
I'm clicking on 'reasonable price' because, for me, a reasonable price IS a great price.
Safe Reliable Movers definitely stands by their word. The movers arrived on time and were great with respect to communicating changes in their schedule. They were actually ready to move me ahead of time. I was not yet there and they readily agreed to wait until the original time.
The only problem I had was that the two movers had difficult difficulty reassembling my desk. After they left, I realized they had not put the drawers in appropriately. I emailed the owner. He responded immediately and actually apologized. He offered to come out within the next couple of days and actually refunded me $150 as he felt the his employees had taken too long to disassemble and reassemble the desk. Outstanding customer service which is not often seen these days.
The only problem I had was that the two movers had difficult difficulty reassembling my desk. After they left, I realized they had not put the drawers in appropriately. I emailed the owner. He responded immediately and actually apologized. He offered to come out within the next couple of days and actually refunded me $150 as he felt the his employees had taken too long to disassemble and reassemble the desk. Outstanding customer service which is not often seen these days.
Safe Responsible Movers was excellent handling my daughter's move from one apartment to another (with lots of steps and tight corners). They communicated well and gave a fair quote. On the actual moving day, the crew that arrived was friendly, quick, careful and very efficient. The actual cost was much less than our quoted cost. I can't say enough good things about the crew who handled our move!
The team that moved us were very kind and friendly. They took care of our furniture and I would definitely move with them again
They were extremely fast, efficient, professional, and careful. I would recommend them to anyone moving and I would use them again for my next move.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I moved from Boston to Manchester on the busiest moving day of the year, and Safe Responsible Movers made it stress free and seamless! This is the first time that I hired movers, but the other reviews assured me that this company was the right call. I got quotes from 2 other local movers and SRM had the best pricing by far. Not only this, but James was very reliable and quick via email and answered all of the questions I had.
I moved studio apartments and the 3 man crew was SUPER QUICK!! I had many boxes, some items which were quite heavy, and there were no complaints- they loaded the truck in 30 minutes. All three of them were so nice and were able to even lift a few extra things into my father's truck for me. I will definitely be using them again for my next move!! A++++++
I moved studio apartments and the 3 man crew was SUPER QUICK!! I had many boxes, some items which were quite heavy, and there were no complaints- they loaded the truck in 30 minutes. All three of them were so nice and were able to even lift a few extra things into my father's truck for me. I will definitely be using them again for my next move!! A++++++
Highly recommend! Saved us on a last minute move when someone else canceled. Super fast and everything was perfectly loaded in the truck.
We've hired Safe & Responsible Movers for 3 moves now (one of them was an in-home move) and they are consistently the best! They're always super punctual, the movers are super friendly, and they get everything done in an incredibly efficient manner. We hope we don't have to move again soon but if we do we'll definitely be hiring them again!
Easy booking process, clear instructions, worked quickly and carefully to move our entire apartment in only a few hours. Price was very fair
The level of service we received almost makes you want to move every month just to relive the experience. Thanks for a great job.
Excellent communication, affordable pricing. Efficient, professional, knowledgeable. Chris and Graham promptly showed up and completed the move within the estimated time, and it cost the minimum that was quoted via email. They are good at what they do! They were also able to add me to their weekend schedule with only a few days notice, which I appreciated very much. Well worth it!
had a really great experience with the moving crew at Safe Responsible. very efficient, friendly, and professional. not to mention - extremely reasonably priced. out of the many different Boston-based moving crews I’ve previously used, these guys are definitely the best.
I've moved a lot. Like every couple years a lot. I book movers every time, and am usually on the 2nd or 3rd floor of an apartment. I'm not an easy client! But this team blew every good experience I've had with movers out of the water. It was hot and I was on a third floor walkup of a house without a/c. They loaded the truck super quickly, were friendly, didn't break anything or scuff up any walls, and went above and beyond to make sure my UHaul was ready for a cross-border drive. The price was exactly as quoted. I wish I wasn't moving out of state so I could use them for every future move!
Great moving experience with this company. I was amazed at how quickly they completed the move. Highly recommend!
I’ve used Safe Responsible Movers 3 times in the past 12 years and they are amazing. Our last move was today and I was thoroughly impressed yet again. They work so hard, are very careful, efficient, and pleasant. I wouldn’t consider using anyone else for a future move.
Thank you so much! We’re so grateful for the help we received today!
Thank you so much! We’re so grateful for the help we received today!
I wasn’t familiar with Safe Responsible Movers, but based on their reviews, I decided to try them. All I can say is they’re fabulous, great communications, fair pricing. But the standing thing was the quality of the three guys that showed up. They’re exceedingly careful and tremendously quick. Great job would use them again.
Chris reached out to see if my company, Arrange For It Organizing, could help one of his clients—a woman looking to downsize her 95-year-old uncle after 40 years in his home. We then worked with her uncle to help him decide what to keep, packed his studio before the move, and unpacked and got him settled in his new place.
Chris and his team handled the move with care, made multiple trips to remove leftover items, and were efficient and professional. He stayed in communication with both me and the client, helping everything go smoothly.
It was a great collaboration, and I’d gladly work with Chris again to support his clients before and after a move.
Chris and his team handled the move with care, made multiple trips to remove leftover items, and were efficient and professional. He stayed in communication with both me and the client, helping everything go smoothly.
It was a great collaboration, and I’d gladly work with Chris again to support his clients before and after a move.
We used Safe Reliable Movers for our move out of Boston and we could not be more thrilled with the level of service we received. The team that showed up was extremely quick and efficient. They were very communicative throughout the entire process, from the initial quote to the last box. Very reasonably priced. We are more than happy with this company and will for sure use them again in the future. Highly recommended.
I recently brought in Safe Responsible Movers for a three day move from an old mill building into an awkward storage facility. Two trucks running back and forth every day.
They moved vintage arcade games, an insane amount of retail fixtures, inventory, construction materials, and much more. Conversations were held in advance to ensure efficiency and what our bottlenecks would be.
In the span of our move they handled just about everything you could ever need to transport - wasn’t their first rodeo. We’ll definitely be using them again for the next phase of our move!
They moved vintage arcade games, an insane amount of retail fixtures, inventory, construction materials, and much more. Conversations were held in advance to ensure efficiency and what our bottlenecks would be.
In the span of our move they handled just about everything you could ever need to transport - wasn’t their first rodeo. We’ll definitely be using them again for the next phase of our move!
They were fantastic from start to finish. From booking them, responding to emails & on the day of the move, it was as stress-free as possible. The team showed up on time for the move & worked fast (and safely) to complete the move, there were no delays. The pricing is a flat rate & much cheaper than everyone else. If we ever move again we will definitely use Safe Responsible Movers!
I’ve moved with Safe Responsible Movers twice now and both times were exceptional. They are insanely fast and also very careful! They definitely go above and beyond.
I had the pleasure of working with Chris, Graham, and Peter from Safe Responsible Movers, and I cannot recommend them highly enough! From start to finish, the team was professional, efficient, and incredibly attentive to detail.
The experience was seamless right from the first call. James, who answered the phone, was fantastic! He asked all the right questions to understand my needs and ensured that everything was planned perfectly for moving day. His attention to detail and clear communication made all the difference in setting the stage for a smooth move.
Chris kept everything organized and ensured the process ran without a hitch, while Graham and Peter handled my belongings with the utmost care. They worked seamlessly as a team, treating my items as if they were their own. No scratches, no mishaps—just flawless execution.
What truly stood out was their exceptional attitude. They were friendly, approachable, and genuinely cared about making the move as stress-free as possible. They even took the time to ensure everything was placed exactly where I wanted it in the new space.
If you're looking for reliable, hardworking movers who take pride in their work, Chris, Graham, Peter, and James are the dream team! Safe Responsible Movers lives up to their name and beyond.
Thank you, James, Chris, Graham, and Peter, for making what could have been a stressful day an absolute breeze!
The experience was seamless right from the first call. James, who answered the phone, was fantastic! He asked all the right questions to understand my needs and ensured that everything was planned perfectly for moving day. His attention to detail and clear communication made all the difference in setting the stage for a smooth move.
Chris kept everything organized and ensured the process ran without a hitch, while Graham and Peter handled my belongings with the utmost care. They worked seamlessly as a team, treating my items as if they were their own. No scratches, no mishaps—just flawless execution.
What truly stood out was their exceptional attitude. They were friendly, approachable, and genuinely cared about making the move as stress-free as possible. They even took the time to ensure everything was placed exactly where I wanted it in the new space.
If you're looking for reliable, hardworking movers who take pride in their work, Chris, Graham, Peter, and James are the dream team! Safe Responsible Movers lives up to their name and beyond.
Thank you, James, Chris, Graham, and Peter, for making what could have been a stressful day an absolute breeze!
They did an incredible job getting our couch through a 3rd story window. I was shocked how easy they made it look and how quick they got it done. I was torn between just buying a smaller couch that could fit up the stairs or hiring someone to move my big couch through the window. I’m so happy I stayed with the couch I loved and hired this group to lift it: Incredible job!
Fantastic local team that is communicative, professional, and trustworthy. We used SRM to hoist a couch through our third-story window, and James was great when I initially called, getting all the info to confirm the job was possible before accepting it. He always replied to email within minutes as we coordinated the move. On moving day, his team (led by Kelby) were fantastic. On time, worked quickly and safely, and were respectful of our space and our neighbors. Highly recommend!!!
I always recommend Safe Responsible Movers to my top clients. They provide exceptional service, handling the challenges of moving with patience and care every step of the way. If you are in the Greater Boston area, reach out for a quote. They are also incredibly competitive! Thank you Chris & Team!
This company did an amazing job moving my heavy furniture to my new house. They were true professionals, and knew exactly what they were doing. The prices are very reasonable, considering how efficient this group is. I would recommend this company to anyone who needs movers!
Will hire again! Hopefully we're not moving again any time soon but I would hire them again if we did! They were so quick, loaded up and unloaded in the estimated time. Everything made it and was moved with care. Not a ding or scratch on anything. They were also kind to our dog, so they'll alway be great in our book!
Wow!! I wish I could give more stars! We recently hired Safe Responsible Movers and we were so beyond happy with their service. We are still talking about it a month later! The team were amazingly efficient and so organized. We will definitely hire them again the next time we move and we highly recommend them to anybody! Thank you guys again.
I've moved many times and SRM is the best moving company I've ever worked with. They were very fast, nothing was damaged and the final bill was much lower than what I expected. Their guy Adam was the point man and he was very nice and super professional. I would highly recommend this company to anyone about to move.
We couldn't fit our couch into our living room so we reach out to SRM late Thursday night. They were able to come the very next morning and get the couch through the window. They were fast, polite, and I can't thank them enough!! Our heros! Would definitely recommend!
Chris and his colleague were extremely accommodating to a last minute switch due to my moving truck stalling out and I could not be more grateful. They worked efficiently and quickly while under unideal circumstances. Couldn’t recommend them more!!!
Safe Responsible Movers were fantastic. They got the entire job done in half the time I expected with everything moved completely safe. I could not recommend them more
Great experience!
We got an email response to our inquiry right away, and the team was able to help us answer all of our questions. The moving team arrived on time, and finished moving about an hour before we expected them too! Would definitely move with them again!
We got an email response to our inquiry right away, and the team was able to help us answer all of our questions. The moving team arrived on time, and finished moving about an hour before we expected them too! Would definitely move with them again!
I recently used Safe Responsible Movers for an in-house move and I couldn't be happier with the service they provided. From the initial inquiry to the actual move, the team was incredibly responsive and had great communication throughout the entire process.
Scheduling the move was a breeze and they were able to accommodate my preferred date and time without any issues. On the day of the move, the team arrived promptly (even eralier) and got to work right away. They were efficient, careful with my belongings, and made sure to handle everything with care.
One thing that really stood out to me was their attention to detail and responsibility for any damages during the move. They took extra precautions to ensure that my items were protected and in the rare event that something did get damaged, they were quick to address the issue and take responsibility for it.
Overall, I was extremely impressed with Safe Responsible Movers and would highly recommend them to anyone in need of a reliable and professional moving service. Their responsiveness, great communication, ease of scheduling, punctuality, and responsibility for any damages truly set them apart from other moving companies. Thank you for making my move a stress-free experience!
Scheduling the move was a breeze and they were able to accommodate my preferred date and time without any issues. On the day of the move, the team arrived promptly (even eralier) and got to work right away. They were efficient, careful with my belongings, and made sure to handle everything with care.
One thing that really stood out to me was their attention to detail and responsibility for any damages during the move. They took extra precautions to ensure that my items were protected and in the rare event that something did get damaged, they were quick to address the issue and take responsibility for it.
Overall, I was extremely impressed with Safe Responsible Movers and would highly recommend them to anyone in need of a reliable and professional moving service. Their responsiveness, great communication, ease of scheduling, punctuality, and responsibility for any damages truly set them apart from other moving companies. Thank you for making my move a stress-free experience!
The best movers in the Boston area hands down. They were in and out in 3 hours. They also listen to awesome music and don’t mind moving extensive record collections!
This was the second time I’ve used this company in as many years and they have made both of my moves nearly painless. They workers move quickly but are careful and thoughtful. They know the right questions to ask and are friendly and trustworthy. Hopefully, I’ll never have to move again, but if I did, I would call them!
Safe Responsible Movers are the best movers in Boston and Jamaica Plain! Everything fit where it needed. Not a nick or scratch to be seen. Done hours before I expected.
Safe Responsible Movers provided an exceptional moving experience from start to finish. From the initial booking process to the final box being unloaded, every step was handled with professionalism, care, and efficiency.
The team arrived promptly on moving day and worked diligently to ensure that all our belongings were carefully loaded onto the truck and securely transported. They were courteous, efficient, and respectful of our property throughout the entire process.
What impressed me most was their efficiency and commitment to safety. They took extra precautions to protect fragile items and navigated tight corners with ease. It was clear that they have a wealth of experience in handling all types of furniture and belongings.
The pricing was transparent and reasonable, with no hidden fees or surprises. The office staff was also incredibly helpful in coordinating logistics and answering all our questions promptly.
I highly recommend Safe Responsible Movers to anyone looking for a stress-free moving experience. They truly live up to their name by prioritizing safety, responsibility, and customer satisfaction. Thank you to the entire team for making our move seamless and worry-free!
The team arrived promptly on moving day and worked diligently to ensure that all our belongings were carefully loaded onto the truck and securely transported. They were courteous, efficient, and respectful of our property throughout the entire process.
What impressed me most was their efficiency and commitment to safety. They took extra precautions to protect fragile items and navigated tight corners with ease. It was clear that they have a wealth of experience in handling all types of furniture and belongings.
The pricing was transparent and reasonable, with no hidden fees or surprises. The office staff was also incredibly helpful in coordinating logistics and answering all our questions promptly.
I highly recommend Safe Responsible Movers to anyone looking for a stress-free moving experience. They truly live up to their name by prioritizing safety, responsibility, and customer satisfaction. Thank you to the entire team for making our move seamless and worry-free!
I have hired with Chris and his team on 4x separate occasions and they are by far one of the most professional and well organized moving operations I have seen in the greater Boston area. Always have been on time, great with communication, and up front with their estimates and how they bill for jobs. If you need peace of mind with the integrity and overall quality of the team handling your move, I highly recommend working with these guys.
Agree with what others have said. Timely, professional, efficient.
I went with them from based on neighborhood suggestions, the informational and professional website, and the cost.
Leading up to the move their communication was clear and helpful. Day off, truck was delayed due to a torrential rainstorm. The movers called and kept us updated.
Once they arrived, the crew were efficient and careful. I wasn't nervous or worried at all during the move (and I thought I would be).
Unloading was the same.
I highly recommend them and will absolutely book with them in the future when I move again.
I went with them from based on neighborhood suggestions, the informational and professional website, and the cost.
Leading up to the move their communication was clear and helpful. Day off, truck was delayed due to a torrential rainstorm. The movers called and kept us updated.
Once they arrived, the crew were efficient and careful. I wasn't nervous or worried at all during the move (and I thought I would be).
Unloading was the same.
I highly recommend them and will absolutely book with them in the future when I move again.
Kelby and crew were excellent. They showed up within their expected window even after a move earlier in the day and combating graduation traffic. They were lighting quick and didn't hesitate to extra wrap our furniture and delicate items.
They had no problem combating challenging move-in stairs and were very respectful of our neighbors unit who we had to pass through for bulky items.
Would recommend to anyone to go with safe responsible movers. They live up to their name!
They had no problem combating challenging move-in stairs and were very respectful of our neighbors unit who we had to pass through for bulky items.
Would recommend to anyone to go with safe responsible movers. They live up to their name!
Today was my second move with SRM, and it was 100/100. Moving is always a stressful process, but the team today had me laughing and smiling. Move was efficient, energy was fantastic, and the value was top-notch. Thank you so much for your help and expertise!