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Move & Care serves Dorchester, MA as part of its Boston moving service area, with local hourly pricing, long-distance flat-rate estimates, packing help, and published license details for customers who want to verify the company before moving day.
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Long Distance Moving
Serving Dorchester, MAReliable cross-country moves from Dorchester, MA that arrive on schedule nationwide.
Residential Moving
Serving Dorchester, MACrafted home moving plans that keep Dorchester, MA families on time and on budget.
Commercial Moving
Serving Dorchester, MABusiness and office moves coordinated to minimize downtime for your Dorchester, MA team.
Packing Services & Supplies
Serving Dorchester, MAProfessional packers with packing materials delivered anywhere in Dorchester, MA.
Storage Solutions
Near Dorchester, MASecure short- and long-term storage partnered with easy access for Dorchester, MA moves.
Piano Moving
Serving Dorchester, MASpecialized crews that protect delicate instruments across Dorchester, MA.
White Glove Moving
Serving Dorchester, MAConcierge-level packing and handling for luxury moves in Dorchester, MA.
Senior Moving Support
Serving Dorchester, MACompassionate senior moving services made for Dorchester, MA residents.
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Fully Licensed & Insured
We are legally authorized to handle moves of any type and distance. Licenses: USDOT #3212621; MC #1018431; NCUC #C-3067; TXDMV #009636518C.
Cost Efficiency
Our services are flexible, and we’ll adapt to your budget and moving needs.
Full-Service
From planning, loading and unloading to packing and unpacking at your new home or office — we cover the entire process.
Safety
Basic insurance is included. Packing is done by professional Dorchester, MA movers and packers, and every truck has GPS tracking.
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Loading and Unloading
We will load into the truck and unload at a new place all of
your items.
Gas, Tolls
Our moving company rates include all the charges, no hidden
fees.
Dedicated Manager
Our deicated manager will walk you through the whole moving
process.
Transportation
Our Company makes sure all of your belongins are safe during
delivery.
Moving Insurance
Insurance coverage help save your items from unexpected
damages.
Assemble and Disassemble
We make sure your furniture is Assembled and Disassembled.
Our Licenses & Awards
We’ve helped over 5,000 people move safely — from single-bedroom apartments to 5-bedroom houses and full office moves. Our team has completed more than 1,200 long-distance moves across the U.S., always on time and with belongings protected. With licensed movers, GPS-tracked trucks, and full packing support, we make sure every step of your move is handled with care you can count on.
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C-3067
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Moving in Dorchester Comes Down to Access, Parking, and Timing
The City of Boston says that Dorchester is the biggest neighborhood in Boston. Moving in this area can be tricky because of the narrow curb access, mixed residential blocks and business corridors, and building-specific move rules. The time it takes to move is often not so much how far apart the addresses are, but how close the truck can safely park, how many stairs there are, and whether the building needs an elevator or a move-window.
According to the City of Boston, Dorchester Avenue and Field's Corner are busy business places. This means that planning the curbs for moves near commercial or mixed-use streets is very important. That information about the area should be part of the estimate talk before the move.
Local issues that can affect a Dorchester move
- Truck-to-door distance if there isn't much room on the curb or if the reserved place isn't close to the door.
- There are walk-up apartments, stairs, tight turns, and ways to get to different floors.
- There may be rules about elevators, COIs, loading areas, and moving times in a condo or apartment building.
- The Boston Parking Clerk has rules about where you can park and where moving trucks can go.
- Student move timing near UMass Boston, which has tools for both on-campus and off-campus living.
For a more accurate estimate, let Move & Care know how many floors you have, how close the elevator is, how far away the parking is, how many boxes you need, how many big items you have, and any building instructions before the moving crew comes.
How Move & Care Prices Dorchester Moves
Before the day of the move, prices should be clear. Moving to or from Dorchester in Boston can be affected by parking rules, building entry, floor count, elevator availability, and the distance from the truck to the door. Boston's Parking Clerk says that a moving truck permit is not needed, but it does hold a legal spot on the curb for the truck.
Local hourly moving
- We charge by the hour for local moves.
- You must book at least three hours.
- Time is charged in 15-minute chunks after the minimum.
- Simple moving equipment like blankets, dollies, and tools is covered by a $50 equipment fee.
- Total time can change because of things like parking far away, stairs, long carries, packing, and delays at the building.
Long-distance estimates
- Flat-rate estimates are used for long-distance moves.
- Origin and destination, inventory, access information, packing needs, and specialty items should all be in the estimate.
- With the FMCSA search tool, you can check to see if an interstate mover is legitimate.
Specialty items and added services
- On the Move & Care pricing page, it says that moving an upright piano costs $160.
- It costs $240 to move a baby grand piano.
- Things that weigh more than 200 pounds start at $60.
- It says that hoisting costs $40 per item per flight of stairs.
- Packing supplies are different from packing labor.
Read through Move & Care's prices to get a full picture of current prices before you ask for an estimate.
Before Moving Day in Dorchester: Parking, Building Access, and Packing Checklist
Before the truck even shows up, a planned Dorchester move begins. On Boston's moving truck permit page, it says that the permit keeps legal street space open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and that online applications can be made as early as 15 days before the move and up to 8 weeks before the move.
Parking
- Figure out if you need a reserved place for your moving truck.
- Check the Boston moving truck permit page to see the most up-to-date information on posting rules, fees, and times.
- Tell Move & Care where they can safely park the truck.
- If you book curb space, share information about the permit before the move.
Building Rules
- You can find out about move-in hours from your landlord, property manager, or condo group.
- Check to see if you need a Certificate of Insurance.
- Find out if elevators need to be booked.
- Check to see if the building needs protection for the floor, walls, or doors.
- Check the rules for the loading dock, side entrance, or freight elevator, if they apply.
Packing
- If packing service isn't part of your estimate, finish packing before the crew gets there.
- Put room names on the boxes.
- Set things that are fragile, valuable, or have strange shapes aside while you look at them.
- For help getting your boxes ready for the big day, use Move & Care's Boston packing services.
Heavy Items and Appliances
- Tell Move & Care about pianos, safes, gym equipment, furniture that is too big, and things that weigh more than 200 pounds before the estimate.
- Send pictures of stairs, turns, or access places that are hard to get to.
- If you haven't set up a separate service, disconnect appliances before the movers come.
- Steps, sidewalks, halls, and loading zones should all be clear.
Winter Access
- According to Boston Emergency Management, winter weather in Boston can bring snow, freezing rain, ice, and even blizzards.
- Before the crew gets there, clear the stairs, walkways, and loading path of snow and ice.
- When you clear the street of snow or trash, make sure that posted parking signs can still be seen.
F.A.Q. about moving in Dorchester, MA
Move & Care charges by the hour for local moves in Dorchester. Local moves have a 3-hour minimum and are billed in 15-minute increments after the minimum. There is also a $50 equipment charge for blankets, a dolly, and tools. It varies on how many people are moving, how long it takes, whether there are stairs or an elevator, how far away the parking is, how much packing there is, and if there are any special items. For long-distance moves from Dorchester, flat-rate estimates based on the specifics of the move are used instead of hourly rates for local moves. On Move & Care's pricing page, you can find information about current prices.
Dorchester follows the rules for parking moving trucks set by the City of Boston. Boston says you don't need a moving truck permit, but they will hold a legal parking spot for you on the day of the move. From 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., a basic permit holds two parking spots. Online forms can only be filled out when the move date is at least 15 days away and not more than 8 weeks away. Customers are in charge of getting parking permits when they're needed.
Customers are in charge of making sure they have enough parking for their trucks and getting any parking permits that are needed in the area. On Move & Care's pricing page, it says that paths and parking lots should be clear, and that customers are in charge of permits and parking tickets if they get them. Before the day of the move, use the City of Boston's moving truck permit page to find out about the latest rules, prices, timing, and sign-posting needs for moves in Dorchester.
Yes, Dorchester apartment and condo moves can be planned around stairs, elevators, long carries, and building access, but the details need to be shared before the estimate is finalized. Customers should confirm building-specific rules with the property manager, HOA, or condo association, including elevator reservations, move windows, loading areas, and COI requirements. Boston parking and truck placement can also affect the moving path, so parking should be reviewed before move day.
Move & Care charges $50 for equipment and charges by the hour for packing services. You have to buy packing supplies separately. The pricing page shows the prices of boxes, tape, shrink wrap, packing paper, mattress covers, and wardrobe boxes, among other things. It can be helpful to pack when moving from an apartment in Dorchester, when moving as a student, when moving valuable kitchen items, or when moving within a tight time frame. Customers who pack their own things should use strong boxes, tape them shut, and label each box with the place it's going to.
On its pricing page, Move & Care shows prices for specialty items like upright pianos at $160 and baby grand pianos at $240. Prices start at $60 for items over 200 pounds, and hoisting costs $40 per item per flight of stairs. Before getting an estimate, you should tell them about these things: stairs, tight turns, floor count, parking distance, and the weight of the items. Customers should also share pictures of places that are hard to get to when they can.
On its pricing page, Move & Care shows MDPU 31854, USDOT 3212621, and MC 1018431. To move within Massachusetts, Mass.gov says that movers of home goods must have a license from the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities. For moves between states, the FMCSA has a mover search tool that customers can use to look at information about movers' federal registration.
Move & Care comes with Released Value Protection for free, which limits responsibility to no more than 60 cents per pound per item. For an extra fee, you can get Full Value Protection. FMCSA talks about the different ways to value interstate moves, such as Full Value Protection and Released Value. Customers who are moving valuable furniture, fragile items, antiques, electronics, artwork, or one-of-a-kind items should talk about protection options before the movers come, not after.
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