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By Sara Sugar

Published Jun 25, 2018

Updated Nov 16, 2023

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Finding and reserving one of the best moving companies in Boston doesn’t have to be difficult.

In this post, we’ve listed the top moving companies in the Boston area and exactly why they are the cream of the crop.

Curious as to how we determined who the best moving companies in the Boston area are? That’s a good question and we have a great answer! If you guessed that not all moving companies are created equal, you’d be correct.

These moving companies have been carefully pre-screened, vetted, and designated as Updater Certified Moving Companies (aka the best in the biz). What that means is that they are the best of the best: trusted by both the industry and their customers, and above all, dependable.

Without further ado, here are the best moving companies in Boston that made the cut.

Boston Best Rate Movers

Boston Best Rate Movers, founded in 2002, made the cut as one of the best moving companies in the Boston area due to their diligently trained staff, the over 55K satisfied clients, and their happiness guarantees that states: “If you’re not happy, we’ll work to make it right.”

Boston Best Rate Movers services Boston, Massachusetts, and the Northeast area.

Services offered:

• Local Moving

• Long Distance Moving

• Packing/Unpacking Services

• Boxes and/or Packing Materials

• Storage (Short-Term)

• Storage (Long-Term)

DN Van Lines

DN Van Lines, a premier moving and storage company conducting local moves in Boston and Massachusetts, made the cut as one of the best moving companies in the Boston area due to their exceptionally well-trained staff, their Angie’s List Super Service Award, and their accreditation by the Better Business Bureau.

Founded in 2001, DN Van Lines services moves throughout the Boston area.

Services offered:

• Local Moving

• Long Distance Moving

• Packing/Unpacking Services

• Boxes and/or Packing Materials

• Storage (Short-Term)

• Storage (Long-Term)

• Crating

• Piano Moving

• Furniture Disassembly/Assembly

• Office MovingSmall Moves

Humboldt Storage & Moving

Humboldt Storage & Moving, founded in 1905, made the cut as one of the best moving companies in the Boston area due to its long-standing commitment to the industry, their team’s dedication to relieving the stress of their clients, and their receipt of the Future 50 Award.

Based out of Canton, Massachusetts, Humboldt Storage & Moving offers residential, corporate, and international moving services.

Services offered:

• Local Moving

• Long Distance Moving

• Packing/Unpacking Services

• Boxes and/or Packing Materials

• Storage (Short-Term)

• Storage (Long-Term)

• Piano Moving

• Antique Moving

• Fine Art Moving

• Furniture Disassembly/Assembly

• Auto/Vehicle Transportation

• International Moving

Lexel Moving LLC

Lexel Moving, which offers specialty moving for pianos, art, and antiques, made the cut as one of the best moving companies in the Boston area due to its committed team of professionals and receiving both an Angie’s List Super Service Award and a Home Advisor Elite Service Award.

Based out of Waltham, MA, Lexel Moving services locations throughout the Boston area.

Services offered:

• Local Moving

• Long Distance Moving

• Packing/Unpacking Services

• Boxes and/or Packing Materials

• Storage (Short-Term)

• Storage (Long-Term)

• Piano Moving

• Antique Moving

• Fine Art Moving

Olympia Moving and Storage

Olympia Moving and Storage, one of the country’s top moving companies for over two decades, made the cut as one of the best moving companies in the Boston area due to its 95% client satisfaction rate, their exceptional customer service, and their two-time win of Wheaton’s World Wide Mover of the Year award.

Based out of Watertown, MA, Olympia Moving and Storage services Newton, Arlington, Brookline, Wellesley, Somerville, Needham, and neighboring communities in the Boston area.

Services offered:

• Local Moving

• Long Distance Moving

• Packing/Unpacking Services

• Boxes and/or Packing Materials

• Storage (Short-Term)

• Storage (Long-Term)

• Crating

• Piano Moving

• Antique Moving

• Furniture Disassembly/Assembly

• Auto/Vehicle Transportation

• International Moving

• Office Moving

Still need help deciding on the perfect moving company for you in Boston? Check out our video with 15 questions to ask any moving question. Remember, knowledge is power!

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Sara Sugar

Sara is the former Content Marketing Manager at Updater. When not creating, editing, or tracking content, you’ll find her making chocolate, eating tacos, or planning her next excursion. She’s moved so many times in New York City that she’s lost count, seriously.