Trusted local movers serving New Bedford and Bristol County. Locally owned, owner-operated, licensed and insured.
Your trusted New Bedford moving company—45 miles southeast of our Franklin MA HQ. Locally owned, owner-operated, licensed and insured.
When you hire Eastside Movers as your New Bedford movers, you get a team that knows your community, handles your belongings with care, and delivers a stress-free moving experience.
Our crews know New Bedford's neighborhoods, streets, and access challenges. We serve Downtown New Bedford, North End, South End, and more.
Eastside Movers carries liability and cargo coverage on every job and provides certificates of insurance to New Bedford buildings on request.
Every New Bedford 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 New Bedford 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_altNew Bedford is a working harbor city with a cobblestoned historic whaling district downtown, the Acushnet Avenue Portuguese-American neighborhoods stretching north, and three-decker walk-ups blanketing the South End. The cobblestones near the Whaling Museum aren't decorative — they're the actual surface a 26-foot box truck has to navigate, and they affect everything from suspension load to staging time. Forty-five miles southeast of Franklin, about seventy minutes via I-195 and Route 140.
The cobblestone historic-district has truck restrictions that aren't always posted clearly; we know which blocks need a shuttle from a Route 18 staging point and which ones we can drive directly. Three-decker walk-ups across the South End mean banister covers and stair runners go on before the first piece. Whaling-port salt-air protection isn't a marketing line — for downtown and harbor-adjacent moves we put extra wrap on uncoated metal and leather, because corrosion happens fast.
Most New Bedford homes are triple-deckers, cobblestone-street rowhouses, antique sea-captain colonials, or newer condos. Standard kit on every truck: ramp boards, banister covers, four-wheel dollies, mattress bags, stretch wrap. The sea-captain colonials in the historic district often have narrow original stairs; mention the home's age at booking.
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. Neighbors at Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, and Dighton. Service areas for the full map. 92+ verified Google reviews at 5.0 stars. Cobblestone moves done at a measured pace — no rushing the historic blocks.
Your local New Bedford moving experts
Local movers in New Bedford, Massachusetts typically charge $110–$150/hr for a 2-person crew or $175–$230/hr for a 3-person crew, with a 2–3 hour minimum on most jobs. A typical 2-bedroom local move runs $1,700–$3,600 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:New Bedford is one of our regular Bristol County corridors — same crew, same flat-rate honesty.
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 New Bedford, Massachusetts, 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 New Bedford", "best movers in New BedfordMA", "New BedfordMA moving company", or simply the top-rated local moving company in town.
Looking for affordable New Bedford 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 New Bedford moving company that locally owned, owner-operated reviewers say is worth the call.
Every move is unique. Get a personalized quote from our New Bedford 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 New Bedford moving company.
Tell us about your New Bedford 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“Eastside movers took the stress out of moving - flexible with timing when I had to move the date at the last minute - the 3 man crew moved things quickly but also carefully and thoughtfully - without a scratch! I would…”
Laurie Ryan
a year ago
“5 Stars! Efficient, kind, on time, careful with our belongings. I would use them again and recommend them to others!”
Kelly H
10 months ago
“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
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