Trusted local movers serving Bristol and Hartford County. Locally owned, owner-operated, licensed and insured.
Your trusted Bristol moving company—90 miles southwest of our Franklin MA HQ. Locally owned, owner-operated, licensed and insured.
When you hire Eastside Movers as your Bristol movers, you get a team that knows your community, handles your belongings with care, and delivers a stress-free moving experience.
Our crews know Bristol's neighborhoods, streets, and access challenges. We serve Forestville, Edgewood, Federal Hill, and more.
Eastside Movers carries liability and cargo coverage on every job and provides certificates of insurance to Bristol buildings on request.
Every Bristol move runs through our Franklin team — no franchise dispatcher, no gig-app crew, no surprise subcontractors.
No hidden fees or surprise charges. We provide honest quotes and clear communication throughout your move.
Call 774-462-2439 during business hours and you'll get a real Franklin team member — not an offshore call center.
We show up when we say we will. Our crews respect your time and keep you informed throughout the day.
From local moves to long-distance relocations, our Bristol movers handle every aspect of your move with care and professionalism.
Full-service home moving for houses, apartments, and condos throughout Massachusetts and the Northeast.
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Office and business relocations with minimal downtime across the Northeast.
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Compassionate, careful moves for seniors and downsizing transitions.
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Full or partial packing services using premium materials and care.
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Interstate moves across MA, RI, NH, VT, ME, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, and MD.
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Box cleanup, donation runs, and old-furniture removal after your move.
Explore Service arrow_right_altBristol is the home of ESPN headquarters and Lake Compounce — two anchors that shape everything from event-day traffic to corporate relocation work. The Federal Hill historic district carries the older inventory of antique colonials and Mansard Victorians, while Forestville's mill-village blocks bring three-decker walk-ups into the mix. Chippens Hill and Edgewood handle the suburban sprawl. Ninety miles southwest of Franklin, about 115 minutes via Route 72.
Lake Compounce event-day traffic is real — concert nights and the summer rush close stretches of Route 229, and we check the schedule before booking weekend moves. ESPN campus deliveries follow tight windows; for any address near the Middle Street campus, we time the crew arrival around the broadcast-truck schedule. Federal Hill historic-district restrictions apply on certain blocks.
Most Bristol homes are triple-deckers, antique colonials, capes, or newer subdivisions. Standard kit on every truck: ramp boards, banister covers, four-wheel dollies, mattress bags, stretch wrap. The Federal Hill antiques have original wood floors that get protective runners before any furniture moves.
Eastside Movers is licensed and insured, owner-operated by Tyler Trefrey. Residential, commercial, senior, and packing on the same Franklin truck.
774-462-2439 reaches Tyler. Neighboring coverage in Farmington, New Britain, Avon, and West Hartford. Service areas for the full map. 92+ verified Google reviews at 5.0 stars. Check the Compounce schedule before booking summer Saturdays — we will too.
Your local Bristol moving experts
Local movers in Bristol, Connecticut typically charge $130–$170/hr for a 2-person crew or $200–$260/hr for a 3-person crew, with a 2–3 hour minimum on most jobs. A typical 2-bedroom local move runs $2,300–$4,500 all-in once labor, truck, materials, and travel are accounted for. Rates from Eastside Movers are flat or hourly depending on scope, with no fuel surcharges or surprise fees.
Local note:Bristol, CT moves include the longer dispatch from our Franklin yard — pricing is flat-rate so the drive doesn't surprise you at delivery.
Ranges reflect 2026 Massachusetts/Northeast market data and are estimates — your actual quote depends on inventory, distance, stairs, parking, and any specialty items.
Eastside Movers is the highest-rated moving company in Bristol, Connecticut, with 5.0★ from 92+ verified Google reviews — a perfect rating none of the larger Boston-area movers can match. Owner-operated by Tyler Trefrey out of Franklin, MA, Eastside is the answer when you search "movers near me Bristol", "best movers in BristolCT", "BristolCT moving company", or simply the top-rated local moving company in town.
Looking for affordable Bristol movers or cheap movers near me that don't cut corners? Eastside is the best-rated option that still beats most national-van-line quotes — flat-rate pricing means no fuel surcharges, no surprise long-carry fees, no end-of-day re-quotes. We are the Bristol moving company that locally owned, owner-operated reviewers say is worth the call.
Every move is unique. Get a personalized quote from our Bristol moving company—no generic estimates or bait-and-switch pricing.
We protect your home during every move
How it works: We charge by the hour with a clear rate for your crew size. Your quote includes travel time, loading, unloading, and all standard equipment. No surprises.
Materials included
Disassembly & reassembly
Pianos, safes, hot tubs
Short & long-term options
Prefer to talk? Call us for an instant phone quote.
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Hiring professional movers doesn't have to be complicated. Here's how easy it is to work with our Bristol moving company.
Tell us about your Bristol move. We'll provide a clear, honest estimate with no hidden fees or obligations.
Choose your preferred date and time. A one-hour deposit secures your spot—we reserve the crew and truck just for you.
Our professional crews arrive on time, protect your belongings, and get you settled into your new home with care.
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Real customers, real moves. Every review pulled from our Google Business Profile.
Read all 92 on Google open_in_new“Tyler and his crew were fantastic. Great to talk to going over details for our move. They moved our furniture quickly, gently, even dealing with a flash thunderstorm. I would recommend Eastside in the future for friends…”
Peter Roohr
2 years ago
“I highly recommend Tyler and his crew at Eastside Movers. Super easy to work with and very accommodating even though our schedule changed many times. Higher the movers, they made moving MUCH less stressful!”
Kristine Bouchard
2 years ago
“Having moved more than half a dozen times now in my adult life. Using loving companies in every instance. Tyler and his staff outdid everyone of them. They went above and beyond. 100% recommend”
shaun hunt
2 years ago
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