Quincy Movers for Apartments, Condos and Homes
Safe Responsible Movers has provided professional moving services throughout Quincy and Greater Boston since 2008. We handle apartment, condo, house, office and labor-only moves in Quincy Center, North Quincy, Wollaston, Marina Bay, Squantum and neighborhoods throughout the city.
Our Quincy movers are backed by 5-star ratings on Google and Yelp, an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and recognition from Boston Magazine, Boston.com, WGBH, The Improper Bostonian and Banker & Tradesman. Banker & Tradesman named Safe Responsible Movers a Best Movers Silver Medalist in both 2023 and 2024.
Rates currently start at $179 per hour plus a travel fee for two movers and a 16-foot truck. Larger moves can be completed with three or more movers, larger trucks or multiple trucks when necessary. Every quote explains the hourly rate, minimum time, travel fee and expected crew before you book.
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Experienced Movers Serving Quincy, Massachusetts
Quincy is large enough that no single moving plan works for every address. Moving into a newer apartment near Quincy Center is different from moving out of a two-family home in Wollaston or loading a waterfront property in Squantum.
Some Quincy moves have elevators, loading docks and reserved parking. Others involve narrow staircases, small driveways, limited curb space or a long walk between the truck and the entrance. The crew, truck and equipment should be chosen based on the actual access conditions, not simply the number of bedrooms.
Before providing a recommendation, we ask about:
- The addresses and type of building at each location
- The number of bedrooms and approximate inventory
- Stairs, elevators and loading dock access
- The distance between the truck and each entrance
- Large or unusually heavy furniture
- Items that require disassembly or special handling
- Building insurance and scheduling requirements
These details help us recommend a realistic crew and reduce surprises on moving day.
Quincy Apartment and Condo Movers
A large share of Quincy moves involve apartments and condominiums near North Quincy, Wollaston, Quincy Center and Marina Bay. These buildings range from older walk-ups and converted multi-family houses to newer developments with elevators, garages and managed loading areas.
Customers moving into a managed building should contact the property manager before moving day. The building may require an elevator reservation, a specific moving window, protection for hallways or elevators, or a certificate of insurance from the moving company.
Elevator access does not always make a move faster. The crew may still have to move everything through long hallways, parking garages or loading docks. If the truck cannot park near the entrance, the additional walking distance can significantly affect the total time.
When requesting a quote, tell us whether the building has:
- A freight or passenger elevator
- A loading dock or designated moving entrance
- Garage height restrictions
- Required elevator pads or floor protection
- Limited moving hours
- A certificate of insurance requirement
We can provide a certificate of insurance when the building requests one and gives us the required certificate holder and additional insured information.
House and Multi-Family Home Moves in Quincy
Quincy also has a wide range of single-family homes, two-family houses, townhouses and older multi-level properties. Homes in Wollaston, Merrymount, Adams Shore, Houghs Neck, Squantum, West Quincy and South Quincy can present very different moving conditions.
Older homes may have narrow staircases, tight turns, low ceilings or small landings. Large furniture sometimes needs to be partially disassembled before it can be removed safely. Our trucks carry moving blankets, dollies, tools, straps, tape and stretch wrap so the crew can protect furniture and handle common disassembly and reassembly.
Customers should still identify unusually large items before the move. Sleeper sofas, oversized sectionals, exercise equipment, safes, pianos, stone furniture and large appliances can require additional movers or special planning.
Parking and Truck Access for Quincy Moves
Parking is one of the biggest variables in the cost and efficiency of a Quincy move. A truck parked next to the entrance saves considerable time compared with a truck parked halfway down the block or across a busy street.
Quincy residential parking permits are not moving-truck reservations. A resident permit may allow an eligible resident to park near the registered address, but it does not reserve a specific curb space for a moving truck.
For apartments near Quincy Center, North Quincy and other congested areas, customers should confirm the parking plan with the property manager and, when necessary, the City of Quincy Traffic, Parking, Alarm and Lighting Department. Do not assume that an available space will still be open when the truck arrives.
Customers with private driveways should check for low branches, steep grades, tight turns and overhead wires. Some properties can accommodate a passenger vehicle but not a 16-foot or 26-foot moving truck. When truck access is limited, we may recommend a smaller truck, a different parking location or additional movers to account for the longer carry.
Quincy Moving Services
Local Residential Moving
We move apartments, condominiums, single-family homes, townhouses and multi-family homes throughout Quincy, Milton, and all of Massachusetts. Services can include loading, transportation, unloading, furniture protection and basic disassembly and reassembly.
Labor-Only Moving
Customers who have rented a U-Haul, Penske truck, PODS container, U-Box, Pack Rat container or ABF U-Pack trailer can hire our movers for loading or unloading. We also provide moving labor for storage units and other portable containers.
Labor-only customers are responsible for the rental vehicle, transportation and any equipment that must remain with the shipment after our crew leaves. Tell us the container or truck size so we can recommend an appropriate crew.
In-Home Furniture Moving
Not every move requires a truck. Our movers can rearrange furniture, move items between floors, clear rooms for renovations, move furniture away from walls for painting or flooring work, and help prepare a home for sale.
In-home moves still require planning when furniture must travel through narrow stairways or tight doorways. Photographs and measurements can help us determine whether an item needs to be disassembled.
Packing Services
We can provide packing help before a move or combine packing and moving into the same appointment when the scope allows. Packing services are billed based on the crew and time required. Customers should tell us whether they need full packing, partial packing, kitchen packing or help with only fragile items.
Office and Commercial Moving
Safe Responsible Movers handles offices, retail spaces, studios and small commercial relocations in Quincy. Commercial moves may require building coordination, certificates of insurance, elevator scheduling and clearly labeled furniture or equipment.
Providing an inventory, floor plan or photographs in advance helps us determine the correct crew and truck capacity.
Senior and Assisted-Living Moves
We assist older adults and their families with moves into smaller homes, senior communities and assisted-living facilities. These moves often involve building schedules, elevator reservations and decisions about which furniture will fit in the new space.
Families can help by confirming the final inventory and marking items that will be moved, donated, discarded or left behind before the crew arrives.
RAFT-Funded Moving Services
Safe Responsible Movers accepts moves funded through the Massachusetts Residential Assistance for Families in Transition program when the move has been properly authorized. RAFT moves require documentation and approval before the moving date, so customers and caseworkers should contact us as early as possible.
How Much Do Quincy Movers Cost?
Our Quincy moving rates are based on the number of movers, truck size and total time required. Current starting rates include:
- Two movers and a 16-foot truck: $179 per hour plus travel fee
- Three movers and a 16-foot truck: $239 per hour plus travel fee
- Three movers and a 26-foot truck $239 per hour plus travel fee
- Four movers and a 26-foot truck $299 per hour plus travel fee
Moves have a two-hour minimum. Time beyond the minimum is billed in 15-minute increments. The travel fee covers the crew’s travel to the first address and return travel after the move.
The hourly rate includes the moving truck, moving blankets, dollies, tools, straps, tape and stretch wrap. Your written quote will explain the crew, truck, hourly rate, minimum charge and travel fee before you decide whether to book.
Rates can vary by date, crew size, truck size and seasonal demand. Moves at the end of the month and during the summer should be scheduled earlier whenever possible.
What Affects the Cost of a Quincy Move?
The number of bedrooms provides a starting point, but access and preparation often have a greater effect on the final price.
Important cost factors include:
- The amount and weight of the furniture and boxes
- The number of movers required
- Truck size and number of trips
- Stairs at either location
- Elevator availability and speed
- Walking distance between the truck and entrance
- Furniture disassembly and reassembly
- Packing requirements
- Traffic and travel between locations
- Parking or loading restrictions
Customers can reduce moving time by finishing all packing before the crew arrives, labeling boxes by destination room, clearing walkways, reserving elevators and confirming where the truck can park.
How We Protect Your Furniture and Property
Our crews use moving blankets, stretch wrap and appropriate carrying equipment to protect furniture during handling and transportation. Light-colored upholstered furniture should be fully wrapped whenever practical, especially when it will pass through stairways, hallways or outdoor areas.
We also use floor protection or building-supplied protection when required. Customers should tell us about newly refinished floors, freshly painted walls, delicate railings or other areas requiring additional care.
Dressers and other furniture should be emptied before the move unless we specifically approve leaving certain lightweight contents inside. Extremely heavy or overloaded furniture is more difficult to carry safely and more likely to be damaged.
Quincy Neighborhoods We Serve
Our Quincy movers provide service throughout the city, including:
- Quincy Center
- North Quincy
- Wollaston
- Marina Bay
- Squantum
- Merrymount
- Houghs Neck
- Adams Shore
- West Quincy
- South Quincy
- Montclair
- Norfolk Downs
We also complete moves between Quincy and Boston, Cambridge, Brookline, Somerville, Newton, the South Shore, MetroWest, Worcester, Cape Cod and other Massachusetts communities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Quincy Movers
1. How much does it cost to hire movers in Quincy?
Rates currently start at $179 per hour plus travel for two movers and a 16-foot truck. Three movers and a 16-foot truck currently start at $239 per hour plus travel. Moves have a two-hour minimum, and additional time is billed in 15-minute increments.
2. Do I need a moving permit in Quincy?
Quincy residential parking permits do not reserve curb space for a moving truck. Customers moving from a congested street or managed building should confirm truck parking with the property manager and contact the City of Quincy when city guidance is needed.
3. Can you move me into a Quincy apartment or condo?
Yes. We regularly handle apartments, condominiums and multi-family homes. Ask your building about elevator reservations, moving hours, loading areas and certificate of insurance requirements before the move.
4. Can I hire your Quincy movers for labor only?
Yes. Our movers can load or unload rental trucks, PODS containers, U-Boxes, Pack Rat containers, ABF U-Pack trailers and storage units. We also provide in-home furniture moving without a truck.
5. How far in advance should I schedule a Quincy move?
Two to three weeks is usually reasonable for an ordinary weekday move, but summer dates, weekends, month-end dates and the beginning of the month can fill earlier. Customers with strict building schedules should reserve their movers as soon as the date is confirmed.
6. Do you provide long-distance moving from Quincy?
We perform moves within Massachusetts. This includes moves between Quincy and communities throughout Greater Boston, the South Shore, MetroWest, Worcester, the North Shore, Cape Cod and elsewhere in the state. We do not perform interstate moves.
7. Why choose Safe Responsible Movers as my Quincy moving company?
Safe Responsible Movers has operated since 2008 and is backed by 5-star customer ratings, an A+ BBB rating and recognition from respected Boston-area publications. We provide clear hourly pricing, realistic crew recommendations and detailed written quotes without pretending that every Quincy move is the same.
Request a Quote From Our Quincy Movers
Tell us where you are moving, the building type, the approximate inventory, the number of stairs, elevator access and any unusually heavy items. The more detail you provide, the more accurately we can recommend a crew and truck.