Waltham Movers | Local Moving Company in Waltham, MA

Waltham Movers for Apartments, Homes and Offices

Safe Responsible Movers provides professional moving services throughout Waltham and across Massachusetts. Founded in 2008, our Waltham movers handle apartment moves, household moves, office relocations, packing, labor-only moving and specialty items.

Our experience in Waltham goes back even further. Before founding Safe Responsible Movers, owner Chris Amaral worked for another moving company based in Waltham. Since then, our crews have completed countless moves throughout the city, including apartments around Moody Street and the Windsor Village complex, student moves involving Brandeis and Bentley, residential moves in Waltham’s older neighborhoods and commercial relocations near Route 128.

Safe Responsible Movers holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and five-star ratings on Google and Yelp. We have also been recognized by Boston Magazine, The Improper Bostonian and Banker & Tradesman, and featured by Boston.com, WGBH and NBC10.

Call 617-606-9098 or request a quote online for your Waltham move.

Apartment Movers in Waltham

Our Waltham apartment movers handle moves throughout the city, including properties near Moody Street, Main Street and larger residential communities such as Windsor Village.

Apartment moves can become more complicated when the building has long hallways, limited loading access, shared elevators or restricted parking. Even when an apartment has an elevator, the move may take longer if the crew must share it with residents or walk a considerable distance between the apartment and the truck.

Before moving day, customers should confirm:

• Whether the building requires an elevator reservation
• Which entrance movers are allowed to use
• Whether there is a dedicated loading area
• Where the moving truck may legally park
• Whether the building requires a Certificate of Insurance
• Whether floors, walls or elevators must be protected
• Which hours moving activity is permitted

A smaller crew is not always the least expensive option. When an apartment has a long hallway, shared elevator or distant loading area, three movers can often work more efficiently than two. One mover can remain near the apartment, one can work closer to the truck, and the third can keep furniture and boxes moving between them.

With only two movers, both workers may spend much of the day walking back and forth while the truck and apartment are left unattended. Complexes like Windsor Village have exterior stairs which usually require a 3 man crew.

Accurate information about the building helps us recommend the right crew size and avoid preventable delays.

Residential Movers in Waltham

We move customers into and out of single-family homes, townhouses, condominiums and multifamily properties throughout Waltham.

Many of Waltham’s older homes have narrow staircases, tight turns, finished attics, basements and entrances that were not designed with large modern furniture in mind. Sofas, dressers, bed frames and other bulky items may need to be disassembled before they can be carried safely through the property.

Our crews arrive with moving blankets, dollies, straps and tools for standard furniture disassembly and reassembly. We can also help with upright pianos, exercise equipment and other heavy or unusually shaped household items when arranged in advance.

Truck size also matters. A 16-foot truck may be appropriate for a smaller apartment or lightly furnished home, while a larger household move may require a 26-foot truck.

The right choice depends on:

• Amount of furniture and boxes
• Number of bedrooms
• Stairs and floor levels
• Basement and attic contents
• Driveway size and accessibility
• Distance from the truck to the home
• Oversized furniture
• Whether furniture requires disassembly
• Whether the move can be completed in one trip

Customers should tell us about narrow driveways, low tree branches, steep grades, restricted roads or other access concerns before moving day.

Brandeis and Bentley Student Moves

Safe Responsible Movers handles student moves involving Brandeis University, Bentley University and off-campus housing throughout Waltham.

Student moves may involve smaller inventories than full household moves, but dorm access, parking restrictions, stairs and scheduled move-in periods can still create delays. Students and families should confirm campus or building procedures before the moving crew arrives.

We can help with:

• Dorm room moves
• Off-campus apartment moves
• Moves between Waltham and other Massachusetts communities
• Loading and unloading rental trucks
• Moving items into or out of storage units
• Summer storage moves
• Furniture and boxed belongings
• Smaller student inventories

Student moves often include beds, desks, clothing, boxes, small shelving units and a limited amount of furniture. An accurate inventory helps us determine whether a two-person crew and 16-foot truck will be sufficient.

Move-in and move-out periods near the beginning and end of the academic year can be especially busy. Booking in advance is recommended when the move must take place on a specific date.

Office and Commercial Movers in Waltham

We provide office moving services for small and mid-sized businesses throughout Waltham, including commercial properties near Route 128 and Hobbs Brook Office Park.

Our office movers can relocate:

• Desks and office chairs
• Conference tables
• File cabinets
• Shelving
• Boxed records
• Reception furniture
• Break-room furniture
• Office equipment
• Supplies and boxed inventory

Commercial properties may require elevator reservations, loading-dock scheduling, approved moving hours and Certificates of Insurance. Customers should confirm these requirements with building management before the move.

We can provide a Certificate of Insurance when required and coordinate with property managers to confirm the necessary information.

Evening and weekend office moves may be available depending on the date and crew schedule. Moving outside normal business hours can help reduce disruption to employees, tenants and customers.

Labor-Only Movers in Waltham

Not every move requires a moving truck.

Our labor-only movers can help Waltham customers with:

• Loading or unloading U-Haul trucks
• Loading or unloading Penske trucks
• POD and portable storage-container loading
• Storage-unit moves
• Customer-owned trucks and trailers
• Same-building apartment moves
• Furniture rearranging
• Moving furniture between floors
• Renovation preparation
• Home staging
• Loading or unloading moving containers

Labor-only service is billed based on the number of movers and the total time required.

Customers should tell us about stairs, long hallways, elevators, heavy items and the distance between the truck or container and the building. These factors can affect the recommended crew size and total moving time.

When loading a rental truck or storage container, our movers can wrap furniture, stack boxes and use the available space efficiently. Customers are responsible for providing the rental vehicle or container and ensuring that it is accessible when the crew arrives.

Packing and Furniture Preparation

Safe Responsible Movers offers full and partial packing services for Waltham moves.

We can pack:

• Kitchenware
• Books
• Clothing
• Artwork
• Home-office contents
• Decorative items
• General household belongings

We can also disassemble and reassemble many standard furniture items when necessary, including bed frames, tables and modular furniture.

Customers should identify unusually complicated, antique or custom furniture before moving day. Some items may require special tools, additional time or instructions from the manufacturer.

How Much Do Waltham Movers Cost?

Waltham moves are billed at an hourly rate based on the number of movers and the truck required, plus a travel fee.

Rates generally start with two movers and a 16-foot truck. Larger inventories, difficult access or heavier furniture may require three or more movers and a larger truck.

The total cost of a Waltham move depends on:

• Amount of furniture and boxes
• Crew size
• Truck size
• Stairs
• Elevators
• Long hallways
• Walking distance
• Parking and loading access
• Furniture disassembly
• Heavy or specialty items
• Travel between addresses
• Packing requirements
• Time of year and moving date

Our local moves generally include a two-hour labor minimum. After the minimum, moving time is billed in 15-minute increments.

The travel fee covers the crew’s travel to and from our office. Your quote will explain the hourly rate, travel fee and minimum charge before you book.

Beginning and end-of-month dates, weekends and peak summer dates may have higher rates or limited availability.

Why Choose Safe Responsible Movers?

• Massachusetts moving company founded in 2008
• Previous professional moving experience based in Waltham
• A+ Better Business Bureau rating
• Five-star ratings on Google and Yelp
• Recognized by Boston Magazine
• Recognized by The Improper Bostonian
• Two-time Banker & Tradesman Best Movers Silver Medalist
• Featured by Boston.com, WGBH and NBC10
• Licensed and insured
• Experienced W-2 moving crews
• 16-foot and 26-foot moving trucks
• Residential, commercial and labor-only services
• Clear hourly pricing and travel fees
• Moves throughout Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Waltham movers cost?

The cost depends on the crew size, truck size, inventory, stairs, elevators, walking distance, parking access and travel between addresses.

Safe Responsible Movers charges an hourly rate based on the crew and truck required, plus a travel fee. Your quote will explain the rate, minimum charge and travel fee before you book.

Do you move apartments near Moody Street?

Yes. We handle apartment moves around Moody Street, Main Street and throughout Waltham.

Customers should confirm parking, loading access, elevator reservations and building insurance requirements before moving day.

Do you handle Brandeis and Bentley student moves?

Yes. We handle dorm moves, off-campus apartment moves, summer storage-unit moves and moves between Waltham and other Massachusetts communities.

We can provide a moving truck or perform labor-only loading and unloading for a customer-supplied rental truck.

Can you load a rental truck or POD?

Yes. Our labor-only movers can load and unload U-Haul and Penske trucks, PODS, storage containers, trailers and customer-owned vehicles.

Tell us the container or truck size, inventory, stairs and walking distance when requesting a quote.

Do you provide office moves near Route 128?

Yes. We handle small and mid-sized office moves near Route 128, Hobbs Brook Office Park and other commercial areas in Waltham.

We can also provide a Certificate of Insurance when required by building management.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. Safe Responsible Movers is licensed to perform moves within Massachusetts and carries commercial auto, cargo, general liability and workers’ compensation insurance.

Request a Waltham Moving Quote

Whether you are moving from an apartment near Moody Street, a home elsewhere in Waltham, student housing near Brandeis or Bentley, or an office near Route 128, Safe Responsible Movers can provide the crew and equipment needed for the job.

Call 617-606-9098 or complete our online form to request a Waltham moving estimate.