Best Movers Near Webster, MA (2026 Reviews)

Fresh Start-The Moving Crew is Webster's top-rated local mover on moveBuddha, earning a 4.56/5 , followed by Gallo Moving & Storage, LLC at 4.64/5. moveBuddha scored 46 movers based in Webster out of 106 reviewed across Massachusetts, drawing on 90 verified customer reviews across Massachusetts.

Local movers in Webster charge by the hour. The MA average is $101/hour for a 2-person crew. Use the moveBuddha moving cost calculator to get a fast cost baseline before you collect quotes.

How do Webster moving companies compare?

Webster's 46 reviewed moving companies are ranked by moveBuddha score, a composite of verified customer reviews, BBB rating, and proximity to Webster, with a market average of 4.39/5, drawing on 90 verified customer reviews across Massachusetts. The ranked list above also includes movers that serve Webster from nearby locations, so scores reflect performance across the full local service area, not just companies with a Webster address.

Proximity to Webster is a ranking factor, so a mover ranked higher on the list may have a lower score than one ranked below. A nearby company can outrank a higher-scored mover based further out. Each company's positive review rate and BBB rating are included so you can compare quality and reputation side by side.

Company Our rating Positive reviews BBB Quote
Fresh Start-The Moving Crew
14 years in business
star star star star star
4.56
98% A+
Gallo Moving & Storage, LLC
19 years in business
star star star star star
4.64
91% A+
Town to Town Movers, Inc.
30 years in business
star star star star star
4.48
85% A+
McGriff Trucking LLC
6 years in business
star star star star star
4.5
100% A+
JTR Enterprises LLC
12 years in business
star star star star star
4.42
97% A+
Gentle Giant Moving Company
43 years in business
star star star star star
4.64
97% A+
All My Sons Moving & Storage
24 years in business
star star star star star
4.5
86% A
Boston Best Rate Movers
21 years in business
star star star star star
4.76
96% A+
Flash Moving
6 years in business
star star star star star
4.66
N/A A+
Mark's Moving & Storage, Inc
46 years in business
star star star star star
4.38
N/A A+

What are the top-rated moving companies in Webster?

Fresh Start-The Moving Crew is Webster's top-rated moving company on moveBuddha, earning a 4.56/5, followed by Gallo Moving & Storage, LLC at 4.64/5.

Each review profile below covers pricing transparency, crew quality, and claims handling, the 3 factors most predictive of move-day outcome, alongside each company's BBB grade, years in business, and positive review rate.

moveBuddha scored 46 Webster movers drawing on 90 verified customer reviews across Massachusetts, with a market average score of 4.39/5. Rankings include movers based in Webster and those serving the area from nearby locations. Proximity is a ranking factor, so a mover's position in the list below does not always correspond directly to its score.

  1. Fresh Start-The Moving Crew: 4.56 out of 5 stars
  2. Gallo Moving & Storage, LLC: 4.64 out of 5 stars
  3. Town to Town Movers, Inc.: 4.48 out of 5 stars
  4. McGriff Trucking LLC: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  5. JTR Enterprises LLC: 4.42 out of 5 stars
  6. Gentle Giant Moving Company: 4.64 out of 5 stars
  7. All My Sons Moving & Storage: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  8. Boston Best Rate Movers: 4.76 out of 5 stars
  9. Flash Moving: 4.66 out of 5 stars
  10. Mark's Moving & Storage, Inc: 4.38 out of 5 stars
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  • Full-service moves
  • Labor-only moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Packing materials available
  • Custom crating
  • Fragile-only packing
  • Antiques moving
  • Piano moves
  • Pool table moving
  • Safe moving
  • Hot tub moving
  • Small moves
  • Storage available
  • Shipment tracking
  • Full valuation coverage
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

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Industry experience 5.0

Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Fresh Start-The Moving Crew has been in business for 14 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.

Review quality 4.5

Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Fresh Start-The Moving Crew has about 98% positive reviews across roughly 253 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.5.

Quote accuracy 4.0

Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Fresh Start-The Moving Crew, and Fresh Start-The Moving Crew makes deposit expectations clear upfront.

Customer service 4.4

From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Fresh Start-The Moving Crew emphasizes clear communication, careful handling, and visibility during transit through shipment tracking.

Recent reviews

"Fresh Start crew moved us into our new house with professionalism and extra care, not a scratch on anything! Friendly, upbeat, and hardworking. Highly recommend!"

"They finished earlier than the quoted job was slated to take. I HIGHLY recommend the professional, experienced team at Fresh Start Moving Crew."

DOT number
2407387
Address
70 James Street #221C, Worcester, MA, 01603
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2407387
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  • Full-service moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Packing materials available
  • Custom crating
  • Fragile-only packing
  • Antiques moving
  • Grandfather clock moving
  • Piano moves
  • Pool table moving
  • Safe moving
  • Shipment tracking
  • Full valuation coverage
  • International moves
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

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Industry experience 5.0

Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Gallo Moving & Storage, LLC has been in business for 19 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like international moving and interstate moving.

Review quality 4.5

Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Gallo Moving & Storage, LLC has about 91% positive reviews across roughly 194 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.9.

Quote accuracy 4.2

Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Gallo Moving & Storage, LLC.

Customer service 4.4

From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Gallo Moving & Storage, LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling, and visibility during transit through shipment tracking.

Recent reviews

"The crew at Gallo Movers were the best!! They helped with multiple moves for my house and for my parents’ new house. Seriously the best moving experience I’ve ever had."

"Very quick and effective with the move both loading everything from our old house and putting everything in the appropriate location in our new house. I would highly recommend them."

DOT number
1420771
Address
120 Quarry Dr, Milford, MA, 01757
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1420771
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Positive reviews
85%
Years active
30
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  • Full-service moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Packing materials available
  • Custom crating
  • Antiques moving
  • Piano moves
  • Climate-controlled storage
  • Storage available
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

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Industry experience 4.7

Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Town to Town Movers, Inc. has been in business for 30 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like interstate moving and intrastate moving.

Review quality 4.1

Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Town to Town Movers, Inc. has about 85% positive reviews across roughly 244 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.3.

Quote accuracy 4.0

Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Town to Town Movers, Inc., and Town to Town Movers, Inc. makes deposit expectations clear upfront.

Customer service 4.4

From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Town to Town Movers, Inc. emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.

Recent reviews

"Excellent company to work with from beginning to end. Mike and his crew skillfully completed a complicated move well under the estimated time. It could not have gone more smoothly. 5 star service!"

"Town To Town and their crew of movers were great! Very detail oriented, kind and considerate of our time and situation...because moving is tough!"

DOT number
620463
Address
170 Chandler St, Worcester, MA, 01609
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100%
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6
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4.3
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  • Full-service moves
  • Labor-only moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Packing materials available
  • Custom crating
  • Grandfather clock moving
  • Piano moves
  • Pool table moving
  • Safe moving
  • Small moves
  • Climate-controlled storage
  • Storage available
  • Full valuation coverage
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

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Industry experience 5.0

Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. McGriff Trucking LLC has been in business for 6 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.

Review quality 4.6

Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. McGriff Trucking LLC has about 100% positive reviews across roughly 232 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.3.

Quote accuracy 4.1

Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from McGriff Trucking LLC.

Customer service 4.4

From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. McGriff Trucking LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.

Recent reviews

"Highly recommend! Very professional. Took great care of our belongings."

"They worked within my budget. Prompt, courteous and June and Al were amazing! 5 stars plus!"

DOT number
3328045
Address
287 W Boylston St, West Boylston, MA, 01583
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3328045
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97%
Years active
12
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3.8
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  • Full-service moves
  • Labor-only moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Packing materials available
  • Custom crating
  • Piano moves
  • Debris removal
  • Junk removal
  • Small moves
  • Storage available
  • Full valuation coverage
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

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Industry experience 5.0

Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. JTR Enterprises LLC has been in business for 12 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.

Review quality 4.5

Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. JTR Enterprises LLC has about 97% positive reviews across roughly 235 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.8.

Quote accuracy 4.2

Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from JTR Enterprises LLC.

Customer service 4.1

From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. JTR Enterprises LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.

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"Logan and his guys are the best! Great communication, handled everything with care, and were very quick even with heavy items moved upstairs. Would highly recommend!"

"The entire team was professional, careful, and efficient while moving us out of our 3rd story apartment and into our new house. There is NO REASON to NOT choose JTR over any of the other companies."

DOT number
3181297
Address
462 Grafton St, Worcester, MA, 01604
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3181297
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97%
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  • Full-service moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Packing materials available
  • Piano moves
  • Crane/hoisting vans
  • Storage available
  • International moves
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

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Industry experience 5.0

Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Gentle Giant Moving Company has been in business for 43 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like international moving and interstate moving.

Review quality 4.5

Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Gentle Giant Moving Company has about 97% positive reviews across roughly 268 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.6.

Quote accuracy 4.1

Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Gentle Giant Moving Company.

Customer service 5.0

From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Gentle Giant Moving Company emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.

Recent reviews

"The team arrived right on time, were experienced and highly organized. They carefully wrapped every piece of furniture, kept us informed, and were incredibly friendly and respectful. Highly recommend!"

"Using Gentle Giant was a fantastic decision. Kept up communication from booking to arrival. The 3 men hustled every minute and were kind, professional, efficient. Everybody should be so lucky!"

DOT number
373544
Address
125 Amaral Street, Providence, RI, 02915
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Positive reviews
86%
Years active
24
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  • Full-service moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Packing materials available
  • Custom crating
  • Antiques moving
  • Piano moves
  • Safe moving
  • Small moves
  • Climate-controlled storage
  • Storage available
  • International moves
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

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Industry experience 5.0

Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. All My Sons Moving & Storage has been in business for 24 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like small-scale moving and international moving.

Review quality 4.6

Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. All My Sons Moving & Storage has about 86% positive reviews across roughly 264 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 1.5.

Quote accuracy 3.8

Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from All My Sons Moving & Storage, and All My Sons Moving & Storage makes deposit expectations clear upfront.

Customer service 4.7

From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. All My Sons Moving & Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.

Recent reviews

"Absolutely outstanding service from start to finish! The movers handled our move with incredible professionalism and efficiency, even in the 90-degree heat. Every piece arrived in perfect condition. Highly recommend their services to anyone in need of reliable, hardworking movers."

"I can’t say enough good things about All My Sons Moving! This is the second time I’ve used their services—absolutely fantastic. They were polite, friendly, and handled my heavy furniture with care. Efficiency and respectfulness stood out. I’ll definitely recommend."

DOT number
2178203
Address
50 Houghton St,, Providence, RI, 02904
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96%
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Services offered

  • Full-service moves
  • Labor-only moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Packing materials available
  • Custom crating
  • Fragile-only packing
  • Antiques moving
  • Grandfather clock moving
  • Piano moves
  • Pool table moving
  • Safe moving
  • Hot tub moving
  • Debris removal
  • Junk removal
  • Small moves
  • Climate-controlled storage
  • Storage available
  • Full valuation coverage
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

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Industry experience 5.0

Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Boston Best Rate Movers has been in business for 21 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.

Review quality 4.6

Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Boston Best Rate Movers has about 96% positive reviews across roughly 248 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.7.

Quote accuracy 4.1

Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Boston Best Rate Movers.

Customer service 5.0

From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Boston Best Rate Movers emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.

Recent reviews

"The crew showed up right on time and worked efficiently with incredible care for my belongings. They wrapped all furniture, handled fragile items like pros, and made sure everything arrived safely. Friendly, respectful, and made my move smooth."

"Marbel and his crew were AMAZING! Fast and efficient. They handled delicate items carefully without incident. They even came in under their estimated amount! Exceptional service. Highly recommend."

DOT number
1718049
Address
252R Calvary St, Waltham, MA, 02453
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State license
31391
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  • Full-service moves
  • Labor-only moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Packing materials available
  • Custom crating
  • Piano moves
  • Small moves
  • Storage available
  • Full valuation coverage
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

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Industry experience 5.0

Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Flash Moving has been in business for 6 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.

Review quality 5.0

Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Flash Moving has an average Yelp rating of 5.0.

Quote accuracy 4.0

Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Flash Moving, and Flash Moving makes deposit expectations clear upfront.

Customer service 4.1

From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Flash Moving emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.

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DOT number
3025065
Address
151 Newton St, Waltham, MA, 2453
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State license
31853
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Services offered

  • Full-service moves
  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Packing materials available
  • Custom crating
  • Antiques moving
  • Piano moves
  • Hot tub moving
  • Junk removal
  • Small moves
  • Climate-controlled storage
  • Storage available
  • International moves
  • Interstate moves
  • Intrastate moves
  • Office/business moves

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Industry experience 5.0

Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Mark's Moving & Storage, Inc has been in business for 46 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like small-scale moving and international moving.

Review quality 4.5

Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Mark's Moving & Storage, Inc has an average Yelp rating of 4.8.

Quote accuracy 4.1

Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Mark's Moving & Storage, Inc.

Customer service 4.1

From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Mark's Moving & Storage, Inc emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.

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DOT number
3383595
Address
111 Milk St, Westborough, MA, 01581
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Which Webster movers offer specialty services?

Specialty moving services are not standard across every Webster mover. Based on moveBuddha's review of 46 Webster moving companies, here is what is available, how common each service is in this market, and which movers lead each category:

  • Piano moving: 39 of 46 Webster movers (84.78%) offer it, vs. 72.52% nationally. Fresh Start-The Moving Crew (4.56/5) is Webster's top-rated piano mover.
  • Antique handling: 24 of 46 Webster movers (52.17%) offer it, vs. 46.24% nationally. Fresh Start-The Moving Crew (4.56/5) rates highest for antique care in Webster.
  • Art packing: 25 of 46 Webster movers (54.35%) offer it, vs. 45.76% nationally. Fresh Start-The Moving Crew (4.56/5) rates highest for art packing in Webster.
  • Climate-controlled storage: 13 of 46 Webster movers (28.26%) offer it, vs. 33.2% nationally. Town to Town Movers, Inc. (4.48/5) is Webster's top-rated provider.
  • Fragile-only packing: 10 of 46 Webster movers (21.74%) offer it, vs. 23.83% nationally. Fresh Start-The Moving Crew (4.56/5) rates highest for fragile-only packing in Webster.

How much does piano moving cost in Webster?

Piano moving is available from 39 of 46 Webster movers (84.78%), compared to 72.52% nationally. Fresh Start-The Moving Crew leads Webster piano movers with a 4.56/5 moveBuddha score, followed by Gallo Moving & Storage, LLC at 4.64/5. A standalone piano move in Webster typically costs $896 to $3,920, depending on instrument type.

Piano moving in Webster Details
Webster movers offering this 39 of 46 (84.78%)
National average 72.52%
Top-rated Webster piano movers Fresh Start-The Moving Crew, Gallo Moving & Storage, LLC
Upright piano $896 to $1,680
Baby grand piano $1,344 to $2,800
Grand piano $2,016 to $3,920

Upright pianos weigh 400 to 800 lbs. Grand pianos exceed 1,200 lbs. Trained crews use piano boards, straps, and padded blankets to prevent structural damage that standard moving equipment cannot safely manage. Bundling a piano into a household move with full-service movers is usually cheaper than hiring a piano-only carrier.

How much does antique handling cost in Webster?

Antique handling is available from 24 of 46 Webster movers (52.17%), compared to 46.24% nationally. Fresh Start-The Moving Crew (4.56/5) and Gallo Moving & Storage, LLC (4.64/5) rate highest for antique care in Webster. Adding antique handling to a household move adds $1,120 to $2,800 to the total cost.

Antique handling in Webster Details
Webster movers offering this 24 of 46 (52.17%)
National average 46.24%
Top-rated Webster antique movers Fresh Start-The Moving Crew, Gallo Moving & Storage, LLC
Added cost to a household move $1,120 to $2,800
Per-piece handling fee $56 to $560
Custom crating per item $168 to $224

Custom crating and acid-free padding protect pieces that standard released-value coverage at $0.60/lb cannot adequately cover. A 50-lb antique valued at $5,000 receives only $30 under default protection, making full-value coverage the standard choice for heirloom and high-value items.

How much does art packing cost in Webster?

Art packing is available from 25 of 46 Webster movers (54.35%), compared to 45.76% nationally. Fresh Start-The Moving Crew (4.56/5) and Gallo Moving & Storage, LLC (4.64/5) rate highest for art packing in Webster. Per-piece art handling in Webster runs $56 to $560, with custom crates adding $168 to $224 per item.

Art packing in Webster Details
Webster movers offering this 25 of 46 (54.35%)
National average 45.76%
Top-rated Webster art movers Fresh Start-The Moving Crew, Gallo Moving & Storage, LLC
Per-piece handling fee $56 to $560
Custom crating per item $168 to $224

Archival materials and custom crates prevent UV exposure, humidity damage, and impact fractures that standard moving blankets cannot guard against for framed artwork and sculpture. Confirm the mover has direct experience with similar media before booking.

How much does climate-controlled storage cost in Webster?

Climate-controlled storage is available from 13 of 46 Webster movers (28.26%), compared to 33.2% nationally. Town to Town Movers, Inc. (4.48/5) and McGriff Trucking LLC (4.5/5) rate highest for climate-controlled storage in Webster. Storage-in-transit runs about $0.50 per cubic foot per month, putting a 1-bedroom load (about 514 cu ft) at roughly $288/month in Webster.

Climate-controlled storage in Webster Details
Webster movers offering this 13 of 46 (28.26%)
National average 33.2%
Top-rated Webster providers Town to Town Movers, Inc., McGriff Trucking LLC
Storage-in-transit rate About $0.50 per cubic foot per month
1-bedroom monthly estimate (~514 cu ft) $288

Climate-controlled units regulate both temperature and humidity, preventing warping, cracking, and mold in wood furniture, vinyl records, and electronics that temperature-only storage cannot protect. This matters most for storage gaps longer than 30 days or for moves that span seasonal humidity swings.

How much does fragile-only packing cost in Webster?

Fragile-only packing is available from 10 of 46 Webster movers (21.74%), compared to 23.83% nationally. Fresh Start-The Moving Crew (4.56/5) and Gallo Moving & Storage, LLC (4.64/5) rate highest for fragile-only packing in Webster. Full professional packing runs $0.15 to $0.21 per pound; fragile-only packing covers dishes, glassware, mirrors, and lamps at a fraction of that total.

Fragile-only packing in Webster Details
Webster movers offering this 10 of 46 (21.74%)
National average 23.83%
Top-rated Webster providers Fresh Start-The Moving Crew, Gallo Moving & Storage, LLC
Full professional packing rate $0.15 to $0.21 per pound

Fragile-only packing targets dishes, glassware, mirrors, and lamps without a full-service packing contract. Limiting professional packing to breakables keeps total packing cost down while covering the items most likely to break in transit.

What is the top-rated moving company in Webster?

Safe Responsible Movers (4.38/5 on moveBuddha) is the highest-rated moving company in Webster, drawing on 90 verified customer reviews across Massachusetts. The Webster market averages 4.39/5 across 46 reviewed companies. Use the moveBuddha moving cost calculator to get a cost baseline before collecting quotes.

Frequently asked questions: moving in Webster, MA

How much do movers cost in Webster, MA?

Local movers in Webster, MA charge by the hour. Based on moveBuddha's data from 3 Webster movers, hourly rates in this market range from $99/hour to $129/hour, with a median of $115/hour. Webster's top-rated mover is Safe Responsible Movers, earning a 4.38/5 on moveBuddha, drawing on 90 verified customer reviews across Massachusetts.

Key cost factors for a Webster move, based on moveBuddha's review data:

  • Access fees: stairs, elevators, long carries, and shuttle service each add $75-$500+ when the truck can't load directly. Get these costs itemized in your estimate before signing.
  • Deposit requirement: 33.0% of Webster movers require a deposit to hold your move date. Confirm refund terms before paying.
  • Full valuation coverage: 48.0% of Webster movers (22.0 companies) offer it. The default released-value protection covers only $0.60 per pound. Full valuation coverage costs extra and covers replacement value.
  • Hours on-site: local moves bill by the clock. Home size, floor access, elevator waits, and how much packing work the crew handles are the primary time drivers.
  • Long-distance pricing: moves leaving Webster across state lines are priced by shipment weight and mileage, not hourly. 89.0% of Webster movers (41.0 companies) handle interstate moves. Fuel surcharges on long-distance moves typically add 8%-15% to transportation charges.
  • Packing services: 100.0% of Webster movers (46.0 companies) offer full packing, and 74.0% supply packing materials. Professional packing adds $0.15-$0.21 per pound on average.

DIY options like a rental truck or moving container reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving, based on moveBuddha's analysis. Use the moving cost calculator to get a market-specific baseline before collecting quotes.

What do full-service movers in Webster include, and what costs extra?

A standard full-service move in Webster, MA includes loading, transport, and unloading. Basic furniture padding and simple disassembly/reassembly for bed frames and standard furniture pieces are included in the base rate. Packing, valuation upgrades, storage, crating, and specialty-item handling are add-ons billed separately. The table below shows what Webster movers offer and what each add-on typically costs, based on moveBuddha's review data.

Add-on service % of Webster movers Typical cost impact
Full packing 100.0% (46.0 companies) +$0.15-$0.21 per pound on average
Packing materials 74.0% Priced per box or kit; confirm before booking
Storage 98.0% ~$0.50 per cubic foot per month; a 1-bedroom (~514 cu ft) runs ~$288/month
Full valuation coverage 48.0% (22.0 companies) 1%-2% of declared shipment value (~$300-$600 on a $30,000 shipment); default released-value protection pays only $0.60/lb
Crating (fragile/high-value items) 76.0% (35.0 companies) $150-$200 per item for antiques and artwork; $150-$400 for oversized pieces (safes, sectionals, appliances)
Labor-only (load/unload, no transport) 61.0% (28.0 companies) Hourly rate only; no truck or transport charge
Access fees (stairs, elevator, long carry, shuttle) Situational $75-$500+ when the truck can't load directly; shuttle service adds $0.08-$0.12 per pound with minimums starting around $200

Every add-on above requires written confirmation before booking. A binding estimate locks the final price. A non-binding estimate can change based on actual weight or time. See the hidden and unexpected moving costs guide for a full breakdown of what to request in writing.

Do movers in Webster offer senior, military, or other discounts?

Webster movers are tracked across 6 discount categories by moveBuddha, drawing on 90 verified customer reviews across Massachusetts. The table below lists each discount type available from at least 1 Webster mover, the percentage and count of companies offering it, and which specific movers to ask. Discount types with 0 confirmed Webster movers are excluded. MA state averages appear where city-level data is unavailable.

Discount type % of Webster movers # of movers Webster movers offering it Data source
Senior 2.0% 1.0 -- Webster
Student 4.0% 2.0 -- Webster

Ask each mover whether the discount applies to your specific move date, what proof of eligibility is required, and whether it stacks with seasonal pricing or off-peak rates. Discounts are not automatically applied. Request them at the quote stage, before signing.

How we chose the best moving companies in Webster

moveBuddha's moving analyst team evaluated 106 Massachusetts moving companies using a five-factor weighted scoring system: customer satisfaction (40%), dispute resolution (20%), industry reputation (15%), online reputation (15%), and service options (10%).

That scoring system draws on moveBuddha's dataset of 1,000+ live price points and research across 4,500+ movers nationwide, so you're getting recommendations built on real market data, not just review aggregation

  • Customer satisfaction (40%): The company consistently completes moves on time, communicates proactively, and delivers within the estimated cost. These factors matter most when hiring a mover.
  • Dispute resolution (20%): Problems happen in every industry. We reward companies that take clear ownership of issues and make genuine, documented efforts to resolve them.
  • Industry reputation (15%): The company holds standing in professional moving organizations and participates in industry oversight, which signals accountability beyond customer reviews alone.
  • Online reputation (15%): The company maintains accurate, up-to-date information online and responds promptly and professionally to customer inquiries and complaints.
  • Service options (10%): We favor companies that offer full packing, storage, specialty item handling, and expedited delivery. These services matter on a complex move.

Read our complete moving company rating methodology for the full scoring breakdown.