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Small Move + Long Distance = No Problem!

August 18, 2018 by admin

“When I first started calling moving companies and telling them I had to move my studio apartment, they all said “No problem””, Gina explained. “Until I said I needed to move from Boston to Chicago. Then suddenly, it was a problem. There are many moving companies who aren’t interested in moving a small move a long distance – or if they are, they want to charge a million dollars!”

This frustrating situation has a solution. You can have an affordable small move, even if you’re going a long distance. The trick is to find a moving company that specializes in small moves. Boston Pack and Ship has been providing small moves for over 30 years. We do a good amount of business here in Boston and Western Massachusetts, but a significant number of our small moves go a long distance – including moves to Florida, Texas, and even California!

Here’s what you need to know when choosing a moving company for your long distance small move:

Reputation really is everything. There’s a lot of trust involved when you’re choosing a moving company – after all, they have all of your stuff in their truck. Do your research. You want to choose a small load moving company that’s been in business for a while, that has a reputation for excellence, and that has good reviews. If you can’t find any information about a moving company, they may not be the right people to move all of your things.

Ask about minimum load charges. The reason many moving quotes are so high is that a minimum load charge is involved. This means you pay for moving truck space you don’t need and can’t use. Save money on your long distance small move by choosing a moving company that doesn’t charge a minimum load charge. Scheduling your small move for mid-month and mid-week can also save you money!

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"In August, my 83-year-old father fell down the cellar stairs and broke his elbow. Following elbow replacement surgery in Boston he was transferred to skilled nursing care in West Bridgewater. Unfortunately, the injury left him unable to maintain his own household. My husband and I made the decision to move him to our home in California. My time frame was incredibly short - 11 days till departure via airplane to CA. I needed to pack and ship whatever items would be going to CA. We would not be moving the entire household - just several paintings, memorabilia, clothing and a large full keyboard electronic piano. After calling several moving companies that required large weight minimums to bid the job, I was referred to Joe Fell at Boston Pack and Ship.

Joe was absolutely wonderful. He calmly explained the shipping options available through Boston Pack and Ship and they could definitely handle the job. Joe helped me locate appropriately sized shipping boxes so that I could pack things up myself, thereby saving money. He also stayed in constant contact with me via phone and email, coaching me through the shipping process. We scheduled pickup nine days after my arrival in MA. Joe became an instant friend to me throughout this extremely stressful time. His caring nature made this difficult move a great deal easier. I am very grateful to have found this wonderful company. "
Patty Thorne, Upland, California
James Perry5/26/2023
I used Boston Pack and Ship to send an antique piece of furniture from Boston to Sedona, AZ. I can't say enough about their service and the quality of the packing. Item arrived on the day they said it would and was in pristine condition. Easy to work with and great customer service. Highly recommend.
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David Baker4/26/2021
I hired Boston Pack and Ship to move two items from my storage unit in the Boston area to my home in Florida. Gene Sullivan was 110% responsive. He picked up the items on time, packed them expertly; and they arrived in perfect condition about ten days after pick up. I could not ask for better service. Five stars is not enough!
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Casey Movers4/26/2018
We at Casey Movers do not hesitate to refer our customers to this business for shipments we do not think we are best suited for (smaller inter-state shipments under 3,000lbs, etc). Have had great feedback from clients that have utilized this service. Thank you from all at Casey Movers for providing top notch service and have a great new year!
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