Gentle Movers Boston, based in Hyde Park, MA, has been providing reliable and cost-effective moving and storage services for over three decades. They service commercial and residential customers locally, interstate, and internationally. They began as a company specializing in moving fine antiques, a skill, they've leveraged into other markets, ensuring that all items, regardless of their fragility or value, are handled with utmost care. Known for their attention to detail and unique approach to each move, they not only offer moving services but also storage, shipment tracking, and packing supplies. In their pursuit to maintain their stand among other Boston, MA movers, Gentle Movers prides itself on its reputation in the city.
Gentle Movers Boston
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The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.About Gentle Movers Boston
Additional Cities Served: Quincy, Newton, Randolph Town, Franklin Town
Moving Services
- Local moving
- Long-distance moving
- Residential moving
- Commercial moving
- Small move
- Packing services
- Storage services
- Hourly moving services
- Furniture moving
- Last-minute moving
USDOT Interstate LicenseIf you’re moving across state lines, you likely need to hire a moving company with a VALID USDOT license. This licensing information comes from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and applies to a moving company's ability to perform a long distance INTERstate move (for example: from California to Texas). If your move crosses state lines within the same commercial zone, or metropolitan area (for example: DC to Alexandria, VA), it is generally not considered an interstate move and a moving company may not need an "Active" license from FMCSA to perform this type of move. INTRAstate moves (within the same state or city) are regulated by state and local jurisdictions and licensing requirements vary according to locale.
If you’re moving across state lines, you likely need to hire a moving company with a VALID USDOT license. This licensing information comes from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and applies to a moving company's ability to perform a long distance INTERstate move (for example: from California to Texas). If your move crosses state lines within the same commercial zone, or metropolitan area (for example: DC to Alexandria, VA), it is generally not considered an interstate move and a moving company may not need an "Active" license from FMCSA to perform this type of move. INTRAstate moves (within the same state or city) are regulated by state and local jurisdictions and licensing requirements vary according to locale.Not Authorized
for Interstate Moves
Last Checked: 01/10/25*Note: this license information has not been manually verified. Please confirm all license information at https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/CompanySnapshot.aspx
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Customer Reviews of Gentle Movers Boston
We analyzed and organized the customer reviews of Gentle Movers Boston in Boston, MA using our proven 11-point rating system. Our rigorous evaluation process ranks each customer review for Gentle Movers Boston based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience. Here is what customers had to say about their moving experience:
1. Quality
4.47/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“great moving services”
“did a very good job”
“would never recommend this company”
“it took them 12 hours for a simple move”
2. Punctuality
3.7/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they were on time”
“the movers arrived late”
“movers were late”
“arrived late twice”
3. Affordability
2.75/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“ended up costing over $3,000”
“ended costing over $3,000”
“was double the hourly rate originally quoted”
“felt overcharged in total”
4. Communication
3.36/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“owner was rude and dismissive”
“hung up on three times without reason”
“manager is extremely unresponsive”
“give you the run around when it's time to pay up”
5. Stick to Prices
1.44/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“price increased upon arrival”
“charged more than initial quote”
“charged ridiculous fees just to get items back”
“listed as an "option", forced to use their movers.”
6. Speed
3.45/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“it took them 12 hours to mostly move out”
“took 7 hours with two guys for simple items”
“carried out items slowly”
“took A LOT of breaks and were very slow”
7. Friendliness
7.53/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they were very pleasant”
“Ben and Apo were polite”
“disrespected on the phone”
“Movers were really nice”
8. Will Hire Again
4.02/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“recommend this company and would hire again”
“would hire again”
“would never recommend this company”
“would never recommend this company”
9. Professionalism
3.91/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“polite and professional”
“unprofessional behavior by the movers”
“workers stand around waiting to be told what to do”
“Awful company provides the worst experience”
10. Conflict Handling
1.26/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“the owner was dismissive of the situation”
“refuse to prorate the storage bill incorrectly charged”
“owner would not make reparations”
“give you the run around when it's time to pay up”
11. Precision & Care
3.43/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“were very careful”
“take absolutely no care with belongings”
“they damaged my refrigerator”
“furniture was broken upon arrival”
Customer Insights
Cost: $ 1191.00 from 7 historical data points
Hourly Minimum: 1 hours from 3 reviews
Local Move Duration: 12 hours from 7 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Ben, Diego | did a wonderful job and were very pleasant |
| Ben | Ben was the lead worker mentioned |
| Ben, Apo | polite and professional |
| Ben | Ben was part of the phenomenal team |
| Steve | Steve and the guys were amazing |
How do we review a moving company?
Imagine the challenge of sifting through and reading every single review a moving company has ever received. Could you spot the fake reviews? Could you formulate a well-rounded analyses, or would you be left relying on a gut feeling?
Our rigorous evaluation process addresses this by meticulously vetting each moving company based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience:
- 1. Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
- 2. Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
- 3. Affordability
1 = extremely expensive, 10 = extremely affordable
- 4. Communication
Was the office staff quick to respond to questions prior to moving day? Did the moving crew notify you on the day of move regarding any changes to the original schedule? If there were any issues to resolve after moving day, was an office manager quick to respond and address problems encountered?
- 5. Stick to Prices
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
- 6. Speed
Did the movers seem to take their precious time in an attempt to increase the overall cost of the move? Remember, moving is HARD work and some breaks should be expected!
- 7. Friendliness
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
- 8. Will Hire Again
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
- 9. Professionalism
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
- 10. Conflict Handling
Accidents can and will likely happen at some point on moving day. How a moving company responds to these accidents can say a lot about the company.
- 11. Precision & Care
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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- Extensive Analysis: Evaluated over 24,000 movers across the country for our rankings.
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