Award Winning Scituate Movers Since 2008
Safe Responsible Movers has been helping Scituate homeowners, renters, families and businesses move since 2008. Our experienced Scituate movers handle complete household moves, apartments, condominiums, packing, labor-only moving, senior relocations, office moves and specialty items throughout the town.
We have earned five-star ratings on Google and Yelp, an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and recognition from Boston Magazine, The Improper Bostonian and Banker & Tradesman. Our company has also been featured by Boston.com, WBUR, WGBH, NBC10 Boston and FreightWaves.
Our crews combine that established reputation with practical experience handling South Shore homes, coastal properties, long driveways, narrow residential roads, basement storage, older staircases and larger household inventories.
From waterfront homes near Scituate Harbor and Minot to family moves in North Scituate, Greenbush and the West End, we plan around the actual property, inventory and access conditions.
Get a quote from our Scituate movers by completing the form below.
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Scituate Movers Who Understand South Shore Homes
Moving in Scituate requires more than knowing how to carry furniture. The town includes waterfront properties, historic houses, newer developments, condominiums, apartments, private roads and homes with long or restricted driveways.
A house that appears straightforward from the street may have basement storage, garage contents, outdoor furniture, steep exterior stairs or limited room for a large moving truck. Coastal neighborhoods may also have narrow roads and seasonal traffic that affect truck placement.
Our crews work throughout Scituate, including Scituate Harbor, North Scituate, Greenbush, Humarock, Minot, Egypt, Sand Hills, Peggotty Beach, Lighthouse Point, Shore Acres, Second Cliff, Third Cliff and the West End.
Before recommending a truck and crew, we consider:
- The complete furniture and box inventory
- Basement, attic and garage contents
- Stairs at the pickup and delivery addresses
- The length and width of each driveway
- Truck turning and backing space
- The distance between the truck and entrance
- Large, heavy or unusually fragile items
- Building or condominium requirements
- Whether packing is needed
- The destination and expected travel time
An undersized crew may have a lower hourly rate but require substantially more time for a large home, long driveway or difficult staircase. We recommend the crew and truck that make sense for the actual move.
Scituate Harbor Movers
Scituate Harbor contains waterfront homes, condominiums, apartments, businesses and residential streets surrounding Front Street, Jericho Road and the harbor area.
Truck placement can be especially important near the center of the harbor, where commercial activity, traffic, pedestrians and limited curb space can make loading more difficult. Customers should determine whether the property has a usable driveway, private loading area or sufficient legal street access before moving day.
Our Scituate Harbor movers handle:
- Condominium and apartment moves
- Single-family home moves
- Office and small commercial moves
- Furniture deliveries
- Moves into or out of storage units
- Internal furniture moving
- Packing and unpacking
Customers moving into a managed condominium should confirm whether the association requires advance notice, designated moving hours, protective materials or a Certificate of Insurance.
North Scituate Movers
North Scituate includes village properties, traditional homes, multifamily buildings and residential streets approaching Cohasset and the Route 3A corridor.
Moves in North Scituate can range from smaller apartments near the village to full households with basements, garages and several furnished bedrooms. An accurate inventory is important because storage areas often contain substantially more than customers initially expect.
Our North Scituate movers can handle complete household moves, partial moves, senior relocations, furniture deliveries, packing and moves between Scituate and nearby South Shore communities.
Greenbush and Driftway Movers
Greenbush and the Driftway area include established residential neighborhoods, newer developments, businesses and properties near Route 3A, the Greenbush commuter rail station and the Scituate rotary.
Access varies considerably from one property to another. Some homes have wide driveways and straightforward loading areas, while others require the truck to remain farther from the entrance or navigate limited turning space.
Our Greenbush movers handle apartments, condominiums, houses, offices and labor-only projects. We can also help customers moving between Scituate and Marshfield, Norwell, Cohasset, Hanover and other nearby towns.
Customers heading south can learn more about our Marshfield moving services.
Humarock Movers
Humarock requires special planning because it is separated from the main portion of Scituate by the South River and is reached by road through Marshfield.
A move between central Scituate and Humarock may therefore involve a less direct driving route than the map initially suggests. Customers should provide the exact addresses so travel and truck access can be evaluated accurately.
Humarock properties may also have:
- Narrow residential roads
- Limited driveway or turning space
- Raised entrances and exterior stairs
- Seasonal traffic
- Furniture located in sheds, garages or outdoor areas
- Items being moved only for part of the year
We handle complete home moves, partial moves, furniture deliveries and moves between Humarock and destinations elsewhere in Massachusetts.
Minot and Egypt Movers
Minot and Egypt contain waterfront homes, traditional South Shore houses and residential streets near Minot Beach and Egypt Beach.
Properties near the water can present practical moving challenges, including narrow roads, limited truck positioning, exterior stairs, elevated entrances and long distances between the truck and the home.
Our movers arrive with moving pads, dollies, straps and tools for normal furniture disassembly and reassembly. Let us know about steep stairs, difficult driveways or restricted access before moving day so we can plan accordingly.
Customers should also identify oversized sectionals, armoires, exercise machines, appliances and furniture that may not fit through the normal entrance.
Sand Hills, Peggotty Beach and Lighthouse Point Movers
Sand Hills, Peggotty Beach and Lighthouse Point include coastal homes, cottages, condominiums and properties near the harbor and shoreline.
Moving near the water does not require vague “coastal moving expertise.” It requires accurate planning around the driveway, stairs, carrying distance, parking and actual size of the household inventory.
Customers should tell us about:
- Exterior staircases
- Raised foundations or elevated entrances
- Walkways that cannot accommodate a moving truck
- Furniture stored in garages or sheds
- Narrow doors and interior staircases
- Outdoor furniture included in the move
- Items requiring delivery to more than one address
Photographs are helpful when access is unusual or there is any concern about whether a large item can be safely removed.
Second Cliff and Third Cliff Movers
Second Cliff and Third Cliff contain established residential properties, larger homes and streets where slopes, driveways and truck positioning may affect the move.
A steep or narrow driveway may not safely accommodate a large moving truck. In those cases, the crew may need to park at the road or use a smaller truck, which increases the carrying distance and may affect the recommended crew size.
Providing driveway photographs before the move allows us to identify potential access problems instead of discovering them after the truck arrives.
Our crews handle complete household moves, internal furniture moving, renovation preparation, packing and deliveries throughout the Cliffs and surrounding neighborhoods.
West End and South Scituate Movers
The West End and South Scituate include single-family homes, residential developments and properties approaching Norwell and Marshfield.
These moves often involve larger household inventories, multiple furnished floors, garages, basements and outdoor equipment. Customers should include all storage areas when preparing the inventory for a quote.
We regularly help customers move between Scituate and surrounding South Shore towns. Our broader South Shore movers serve Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth, Hingham, Cohasset, Norwell, Marshfield, Duxbury and communities throughout the region.
Customers moving north can also learn more about our experienced Hingham movers.
Household Movers in Scituate
Many Scituate moves involve full single-family homes rather than smaller urban apartments. Household moves require an accurate understanding of everything being moved, not only the furniture in the main rooms.
A complete inventory should include:
- Bedroom and living room furniture
- Dining room and kitchen contents
- Basement and attic storage
- Garage shelving, tools and equipment
- Patio and outdoor furniture
- Exercise equipment
- Appliances included in the move
- Grills with the propane tank removed
- Items being delivered to family or storage
We can provide the truck, equipment and crew needed for full household moves within Scituate or between Scituate and another Massachusetts community.
Apartment and Condominium Movers in Scituate
Scituate has fewer large apartment buildings than Boston or Cambridge, but apartment and condominium moves can still involve stairs, elevators, shared entrances and association requirements.
Before moving day, ask management whether the property requires:
- Advance notice of the move
- A Certificate of Insurance
- Reserved elevator access
- Specific moving hours
- Floor or wall protection
- A designated entrance or parking area
We can provide a Certificate of Insurance when required. Management must provide the exact certificate-holder information and any additional insured wording.
Packing Services for Scituate Moves
Safe Responsible Movers provides professional packing services for customers who need help preparing before moving day.
Packing services may include:
- Full-home packing
- Kitchen and dish packing
- Books and home-office contents
- Artwork and framed pictures
- Closets and bedroom contents
- Basements, attics and storage areas
- Partial packing for difficult or fragile items
Packing can be completed before the move or incorporated into the moving schedule, depending on the size of the job and availability.
Customers doing their own packing should use sturdy boxes, tape the top and bottom securely and avoid making book boxes excessively heavy.
Labor-Only Movers in Scituate
Already have a rental truck, POD, U-Box, Pack Rat container, U-Pack trailer or storage unit?
Our experienced labor-only movers can provide the professional crew needed to load or unload it properly.
Labor-only moving services include:
- Loading or unloading rental trucks
- Loading or unloading portable storage containers
- Moving into or out of storage units
- Moving furniture between floors
- Internal moves within the same home
- Furniture rearranging
- Preparing rooms for painting or flooring
- Moving furniture during renovations
- Loading customer-owned trailers
Our crews bring standard moving equipment. Customers using a rental truck or portable container should provide enough moving blankets and tie-down straps for the items being transported.
Proper loading helps prevent furniture from shifting, boxes from being crushed and available truck space from being wasted.
Peloton Movers in Scituate
Peloton equipment is heavy, awkward and difficult to move safely through stairs and narrow doorways. Our experienced Peloton movers handle Peloton Bike, Bike+, Tread, Tread+ and Row equipment throughout Scituate and Massachusetts.
Peloton moving services may include:
- Transportation between two homes
- Moving equipment between floors
- Moving a Peloton into or out of storage
- Partial disassembly when appropriate
- Labor-only moving within the same property
- Including the equipment in a complete household move
Peloton Tread and Tread+ machines may require additional movers and advance review of the staircase. Send us the model and photographs of any stairs, landings or tight turns when requesting a quote.
RAFT Movers Serving Scituate
Safe Responsible Movers accepts properly approved moving jobs funded through the Massachusetts Residential Assistance for Families in Transition program.
Our experience as movers that accept RAFT allows us to prepare a detailed moving invoice based on the crew, truck, travel and estimated time required.
Customers or caseworkers requesting a RAFT invoice should provide:
- The pickup and delivery addresses
- The requested moving date
- A complete furniture inventory
- An estimated number of boxes
- Stair and elevator information
- Driveway or access restrictions
- Contact information for the administering agency
RAFT eligibility, funding and approval decisions are made by the administering agency. Safe Responsible Movers does not approve applications or guarantee that a particular moving expense will be covered.
Requesting an invoice does not reserve a moving date. The job must be approved and confirmed with our office before it is officially scheduled.
Scituate Moving Truck Access and Parking
Scituate does not publish the same standardized residential moving-van permit process used by Boston or Cambridge. Customers should not assume that public curb space can be reserved without confirming the rules for the particular street.
Contact the Town of Scituate, local police or your property manager when:
- The home has no usable driveway
- The truck must depend on street parking
- The property is located on a narrow road
- The address is within a busy village or harbor area
- The truck could block traffic or neighboring driveways
- The property is part of a condominium association
- You are unsure whether temporary arrangements are required
For private homes, driveway conditions are often more important than street parking. Tell us if the driveway is especially steep, narrow, soft, curved, obstructed by trees or unable to accommodate a large commercial vehicle.
A truck positioned close to the entrance can substantially reduce moving time. Long carrying distances may require an additional mover even when the household inventory is relatively modest.
Scituate Moving Company Rates
Our Massachusetts moving services are billed by the hour based on the crew and truck required.
Two Movers and a 16-Foot Truck
Rates currently start at $179 per hour, plus a travel fee.
This option is often appropriate for smaller apartments, partial moves, single-item moves and jobs with relatively straightforward access.
Three Movers and a 16-Foot Truck
Rates currently start at $239 per hour, plus a travel fee.
Three movers may be more efficient for larger apartments, smaller homes, heavier inventories, stairs or longer carrying distances.
Larger Scituate Moves
Larger homes may require additional movers, a 26-foot truck or multiple trucks. The correct recommendation depends on the inventory, driveway, stairs, distance between the truck and entrance, and whether packing is included.
A two-hour labor minimum applies. Time is billed in 15-minute increments after the minimum. Your written quote will explain the hourly rate, travel fee, minimum and recommended crew before you book.
Frequently Asked Questions About Scituate Movers
1. How much does it cost to hire Scituate movers?
Our Scituate moving rates currently start at $179 per hour for two movers and a 16-foot truck, plus a travel fee. Three movers and a 16-foot truck start at $239 per hour, plus a travel fee.
The final cost depends on the crew size, truck size, inventory, total moving time, stairs, driveway access, carrying distance and services required.
Our written quotes explain the hourly rate, travel fee, minimum and expected charges before you book.
2. Are you licensed and insured to operate in Scituate?
Yes. Safe Responsible Movers is licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities to move household goods within Massachusetts. We maintain workers’ compensation, general liability, commercial vehicle and cargo insurance.
3. What Scituate neighborhoods do you serve?
We serve all of Scituate, including Scituate Harbor, North Scituate, Greenbush, Humarock, Minot, Egypt, Sand Hills, Peggotty Beach, Lighthouse Point, Shore Acres, Second Cliff, Third Cliff and the West End.
We also handle moves between Scituate and Cohasset, Norwell, Marshfield, Hingham, Hanover, Boston and other Massachusetts communities.
4. Do you move waterfront and beach-area homes?
Yes. We move homes near Scituate Harbor, Minot, Humarock, Egypt Beach, Peggotty Beach and other coastal parts of town.
Customers should tell us about narrow roads, exterior stairs, long walkways, restricted driveways and limited truck turning space before the move.
5. Do you provide packing services in Scituate?
Yes. We offer full and partial packing services. Our movers can pack an entire home or focus on kitchens, books, artwork, fragile belongings, closets, basements and storage areas.
We can also provide boxes and professional packing materials.
6. Do you provide labor-only movers in Scituate?
Yes. Our movers can load or unload U-Haul and Penske trucks, PODS, U-Boxes, Pack Rat containers, U-Pack trailers and storage units.
We also provide moving labor for internal moves, furniture rearranging and renovation preparation.
7. Can you move a Peloton?
Yes. We move Peloton Bike, Bike+, Tread, Tread+ and Row equipment. The required crew depends on the model, stairs and access conditions.
Photographs of difficult stairs or narrow turns may be required before we recommend the crew.
8. Do you accept RAFT-funded moves?
Yes. Safe Responsible Movers accepts properly approved RAFT-funded moving jobs. Approval and payment arrangements must be completed before the moving date can be confirmed.
9. Do you provide interstate or long-distance moving?
No. Safe Responsible Movers specializes in local and statewide moves within Massachusetts. We do not provide interstate carrier service.
10. How early should I book my Scituate move?
For ordinary dates, booking at least two to four weeks ahead is generally recommended. Schedule earlier for weekends, month-end dates, larger household moves and dates between May and September.
September 1 and the surrounding days should be booked as early as possible because experienced crews and moving trucks become extremely limited.
11. Why should I choose Safe Responsible Movers?
Safe Responsible Movers has served Scituate, the South Shore and communities throughout Massachusetts since 2008. We have earned five-star ratings on Google and Yelp, an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and recognition from Boston Magazine, The Improper Bostonian and Banker & Tradesman.
Our Scituate movers combine careful handling and transparent pricing with practical experience involving full households, basements, garages, long driveways, narrow roads, coastal properties and difficult access.
We are an established Massachusetts moving company with our own employees, trucks, equipment and local reputation.
Get a Moving Quote
Tell us what you are moving, both addresses, your preferred date, the number of stairs, the driveway conditions and any particularly large items. We will recommend an appropriate crew and truck and provide a clear written quote before you book.
Call or text Safe Responsible Movers at 617-606-9098, or request a moving quote online.