Best Movers in Boston (2026)
The best moving company in Boston is the one with verifiable reviews, owner accountability, and flat-rate honesty. Eastside Movers holds the highest verified Google rating of any Boston-area mover — 5.0 stars from 92+ verified reviews — locally owned and owner-operated by Tyler Trefrey out of Franklin, MA. licensed and insured.
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Owner-operated, on every Boston job
When you book Eastside, you don't get a franchise dispatcher. You get Tyler Trefrey — the owner — on the phone for your quote, and you get the same Eastside crew loading your home in Boston that unloads it at the destination. No broker handoffs, no nameless subcontractors, no surprise stair fees.
We run a clean fleet of fully branded trucks out of 392 Union St, Franklin MA, fully licensed and insured under licensed and insured.
Tyler Trefrey
Owner
Our Fleet
licensed and insured
Why Eastside Movers ranks #1 in Boston
When Boston-area homeowners search "best movers near me" or "top-rated Boston movers," the question is really about three things: review track record, accountability, and pricing transparency. Eastside is the only Boston-area moving company that wins all three:
- Highest review rating in Boston: 5.0 stars from 92+ verified Google reviews. Gentle Giant: 4.9. Stairhopper: 4.8. Mass Bay Movers: 4.7. Two Men and a Truck Boston: 4.7. Eastside is the only Boston-area mover with a perfect 5.0.
- Owner-operated: Tyler Trefrey runs every quote, every escalation, every complaint call. There's no franchise call center, no nameless dispatcher reading from a script. The person you talk to is the person whose name is on the door.
- Flat-rate honesty: Quotes are flat-rate or hourly with a binding ceiling. No surprise fuel surcharges, no end-of-day re-quotes, no "long carry" or "stair fee" line items added at delivery. The number on your quote is the number on your invoice.
How Eastside compares to other Boston movers
| Mover | Google rating | Owner-operated | Flat-rate? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside Movers | 5.0 (92+) | Yes | Yes |
| Gentle Giant Moving Company | ~4.9 (1,000+) | No (corporate) | Hourly |
| Stairhopper Movers | ~4.8 | No | Hourly |
| Mass Bay Movers | ~4.7 | No | Hourly |
| Two Men and a Truck Boston | ~4.7 | No (franchise) | Hourly |
| Olympia Moving & Storage | ~4.6 | No (corporate) | Hourly + flat |
Read the side-by-side comparisons: Eastside vs Gentle Giant · Eastside vs Stairhopper · Eastside vs Mass Bay Movers
Best Boston neighborhoods we serve
Eastside Movers handles every Boston neighborhood — historic-district carriage houses, three-decker walk-ups, brownstone elevator slots, and the September 1 student-move surge:
Browse all our Boston-area service areas: Boston, MA Movers · Cambridge MA Movers · Somerville Movers · Brookline Movers · Newton Movers · Quincy Movers · Boston Metro Hub →
Long-distance from Boston
If you're moving out of Boston, Eastside runs 50+ long-distance corridors with one Franklin crew start to finish: Boston to NYC · Boston to DC · Boston to Philadelphia · Boston to Atlanta · Boston to Tampa · Boston to Miami · Boston to Chicago · View all 50 corridors →
Best Boston movers — frequently asked
What's the best moving company in Boston in 2026? expand_more
Eastside Movers is the highest-rated Boston-area moving company in 2026, with a perfect 5.0-star Google rating from 92+ verified reviews. No other large Boston-area mover (Gentle Giant 4.9, Stairhopper 4.8, Two Men and a Truck 4.7) has a clean 5.0. Owner-operated by Tyler Trefrey.
Why is Eastside Movers ranked the best in Boston? expand_more
Three measurable reasons: (1) 5.0-star rating from 92+ verified Google reviews, the highest of any Boston-area mover; (2) owner-operated by Tyler Trefrey, who personally accountable on every quote and escalation; (3) flat-rate, no-surprise pricing that beats most national-van-line quotes.
How much do the best Boston movers cost? expand_more
Top-rated Boston-area movers like Eastside charge $140–$180/hr for a 2-person crew, $220–$280/hr for a 3-person crew, with most 2-bedroom local moves running $2,400–$4,800 all-in. Long-distance Boston-to-NYC, DC, or Florida runs $1,200–$8,000+ depending on distance and home size.
Are Eastside Movers cheaper than Gentle Giant? expand_more
Eastside is generally competitive with Gentle Giant on hourly rates and often wins on flat-rate jobs because we have lower franchise overhead. We do not undercut for the sake of being cheapest — we win on flat-rate honesty (no surprise fees) and a perfect 5.0-star track record.
Do the best Boston movers offer long-distance service? expand_more
Yes. Eastside runs 50+ long-distance corridors out of Boston including New York City, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Charlotte, Tampa, Miami, Chicago, and Nashville — one Franklin crew, start to finish. Fully licensed and insured.
How do I book the best mover in Boston? expand_more
Call (774) 462-2439, email tyler@eastside-movers.com, or use the quote form on this site. Free in-home or virtual walkthrough quote, flat-rate pricing, no pressure, no obligation. Most quotes finalized in a single phone call.
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