Professional movers in Somerville, MA
Serving Somerville & Middlesex County

Somerville, MA Movers You Can Trust

Trusted local movers serving Somerville and Middlesex County. Locally owned, owner-operated, licensed and insured.

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Why Choose Us

Somerville's Top-Rated Local Movers

When you hire Eastside Movers as your Somerville movers, you get a team that knows your community, handles your belongings with care, and delivers a stress-free moving experience.

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Local Somerville Expertise

Our crews know Somerville's neighborhoods, streets, and access challenges. We serve Davis Square, Union Square, Ball Square, and more.

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Licensed & Insured

Eastside Movers carries liability and cargo coverage on every job and provides certificates of insurance to Somerville buildings on request.

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Owner-Operated by Tyler Trefrey

Every Somerville move runs through our Franklin team — no franchise dispatcher, no gig-app crew, no surprise subcontractors.

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Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees or surprise charges. We provide honest quotes and clear communication throughout your move.

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A Real Person on the Phone

Call 774-462-2439 during business hours and you'll get a real Franklin team member — not an offshore call center.

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On-Time, Every Time

We show up when we say we will. Our crews respect your time and keep you informed throughout the day.

Local Knowledge

Somerville Movers Who Know Your Area

Somerville is the densest place we work. Davis Square, Union Square, Ball Square, Teele Square — every one of them is a triple-decker grid threaded with one-ways, resident-permit parking, and bike lanes that change the truck approach week to week. Add Tufts on the north edge and the Red Line running through the middle and you've got a town where the move plan has to be written before the truck leaves Franklin, not figured out in the front yard.

Move-day in Somerville

Two non-negotiables. First, the city's moving-truck permit: Somerville requires it filed at least 14 days before the move, and they post the no-park signs ahead of time. We can pull it for you or coach you through the process — but missing it usually means a long carry from wherever the truck ends up. Second, the September 1 surge. If your lease lines up with the Tufts and BU calendar, book at least 6-8 weeks ahead; we will not be the company that shows up at noon because we doubled-booked.

The housing is mostly triple-deckers, two-family wood-frames, and mansard Victorians, with newer condos sprinkled in around Assembly Row. Triple-decker stair carries are the daily reality — banister covers, padded runners, and the right number of bodies (we don't try to do a third-floor walk-up with a two-person crew). Trucks roll with ramp boards, four-wheel dollies, mattress bags, and stretch wrap as standard kit.

A Somerville moving company that picks up the phone

Eastside Movers is licensed and insured, owner-operated by Tyler Trefrey, and we don't subcontract — the same Franklin crew handles every Somerville residential, commercial, senior, and packing job.

774-462-2439 reaches Tyler. We also serve Cambridge, Medford, Boston, and Arlington — full coverage map on our service areas hub. 92+ verified Google reviews at 5.0 stars. Get the permit filed, lock the date, and we'll handle the stairs.

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  • tips_and_updates Plan around somerville moving-permit application 14 days prior — flag it when you book so we route trucks accordingly.
  • tips_and_updates Mention september 1 student-move-day surge — tufts move-in during your free quote so we bring the right equipment.
  • tips_and_updates Apply for your moving-truck parking permit at least 14 days before move day — Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville all require it.
  • tips_and_updates If you can avoid September 1 in the Boston area, do — that single day is the country's biggest move-day surge.
  • tips_and_updates Measure stairwell turns and doorway widths before move day — older multi-family stair carries are easier when we know what fits.
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Your local Somerville moving experts

info Somerville Quick Facts

  • distance Distance: 36 miles northeast of our Franklin MA HQ
  • schedule Drive Time: 60 minutes from Franklin, MA
  • location_city County: Middlesex County
  • mail ZIP Codes: 02143, 02144, 02145

checklist What to Know About Moving Here

  • check Somerville moving-permit application 14 days prior
  • check September 1 student-move-day surge — Tufts move-in
  • check Triple-decker stair carries on every block
  • check Tight one-way grid in Spring Hill and Winter Hill
  • check Snow-month parking-ban impact
  • check Davis Square restaurant-loading-zone conflicts

home Typical Homes in Somerville

Triple-deckersTwo-family wood-framesMansard VictoriansNewer Assembly Row condos
Somerville Moving Cost

How much do movers cost in Somerville?

Local movers in Somerville, Massachusetts typically charge $140–$180/hr for a 2-person crew or $220–$280/hr for a 3-person crew, with a 2–3 hour minimum on most jobs. A typical 2-bedroom local move runs $2,400–$4,800 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.

Studio / 1BR
$1,400–$2,800
typical Somerville local move
2-Bedroom
$2,400–$4,800
most common Somerville job size
3–4 Bedroom
$4,200–$8,500
larger home / longer day

Local note:Somerville moves typically include parking permits, freight elevator timing, and historic-district carry — all built into Eastside's flat-rate quote.

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Ranges reflect 2026 Massachusetts/Northeast market data and are estimates — your actual quote depends on inventory, distance, stairs, parking, and any specialty items.

What's the best moving company in Somerville?

Eastside Movers is the highest-rated moving company in Somerville, 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 Somerville", "best movers in SomervilleMA", "SomervilleMA moving company", or simply the top-rated local moving company in town.

Looking for affordable Somerville 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 Somerville moving company that locally owned, owner-operated reviewers say is worth the call.

Transparent Pricing

Somerville Movers Pricing

Every move is unique. Get a personalized quote from our Somerville moving company—no generic estimates or bait-and-switch pricing.

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We protect your home during every move

What's Included

  • check_circle Competitive hourly rates
  • check_circle No hidden fees or surprise charges
  • check_circle Moving blankets and stretch wrap included
  • check_circle Professional, trained crews
  • check_circle Fully licensed and insured
  • check_circle One-hour deposit secures your date

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.

Additional Services

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Packing Services

Materials included

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Furniture Assembly

Disassembly & reassembly

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Heavy Items

Pianos, safes, hot tubs

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Storage Solutions

Short & long-term options

Factors That Affect Your Quote

  • arrow_right Home size and number of rooms
  • arrow_right Distance between locations
  • arrow_right Stairs, elevators, and access challenges
  • arrow_right Specialty items (pianos, safes, etc.)
  • arrow_right Packing and unpacking services

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How It Works

How Our Somerville Movers Work

Hiring professional movers doesn't have to be complicated. Here's how easy it is to work with our Somerville moving company.

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Get Your Free Quote

Tell us about your Somerville move. We'll provide a clear, honest estimate with no hidden fees or obligations.

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Book Your Move Date

Choose your preferred date and time. A one-hour deposit secures your spot—we reserve the crew and truck just for you.

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We Handle the Rest

Our professional crews arrive on time, protect your belongings, and get you settled into your new home with care.

FAQ

Somerville Movers FAQ

Common questions about hiring movers in Somerville. Don't see your question? Give us a call.

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What Somerville Customers Say

5.0★ from 92+ verified Google reviews

Real customers, real moves. Every review pulled from our Google Business Profile.

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“Tyler and his team were professional, friendly, and extremely efficient. I would recommend them for anyone looking for a moving company that will provide everything they can to make your transition as seamless as…”

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Brian Coutu

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“I needed a mover to help my mother transition to an assisted living facility. Eastside Movers did an excellent job. Tyler and his team were on time, polite, and took extreme care with my mothers keepsakes. We will…”

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“I have had great experiences with my moves. Tyler and the team are friendly, courteous, and efficient. They get the job done quickly and treat your belongings with care. I recommend to everyone and will use them on my…”

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Service Areas

Movers Near Somerville

Our professional movers serve throughout the Boston area and surrounding Northeast communities. Explore our other service areas.

Somerville Neighborhoods We Serve

Davis Square Union Square Ball Square Teele Square Spring Hill Magoun Square Winter Hill Powderhouse East Somerville West Somerville

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Get your free, no-obligation quote from our Somerville moving company. Our team is ready to make your move stress-free.

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