Within the North Shore or Massachusetts
Send both addresses and the desired date. Confirm the crew, travel arrangements and billable time for the actual move; Milvus operates from Waltham.

Receiving furniture at a Beverly condo can require a different plan from collecting it at a house. Milvus brings those two sides into the same estimate: the rooms and packing at pickup, the building appointment at delivery, and any storage needed between them.
Your estimate depends on the items, access and services you need.
Prefer to talk? 857-895-8955Before fixing the pickup time, confirm when the receiving property will be accessible. This is particularly useful when a key handover, elevator reservation or loading bay has a limited window.
Know who will open the property and when they can arrive. Tell Milvus if delivery depends on a closing or management releasing keys.
Obtain the approved moving hours, service entrance and elevator arrangements. Send any insurance-document request in advance and confirm acceptance with management.
Describe the distance from truck to door, the corridor and any steps or lifts. Include the final route inside the apartment, not just the lobby.
Choose locations for beds and larger furniture before unloading. Label cartons by the receiving rooms so the crew has a consistent plan.

A room may look ready while its entrance is already narrowed by deliveries or packed boxes. Keep a working route through the receiving home, including the space immediately beyond the door.
If other work is happening at the property, coordinate it with the move. Painters, installers or another delivery crew may need the same entrance or elevator. Explain any overlapping appointments when arranging your moving schedule.
Keep common corridors and exits clear. Belongings should be placed in the agreed rooms rather than stored in a shared hallway while you decide what goes where. If access is uncertain, discuss the options before the truck leaves the pickup property.
Milvus publishes five date categories for local moving. The table shows the hourly rate for a crew with a truck. Confirm the category for your date and the complete booking terms before accepting your estimate.
| Date category | 2 movers + truck | 3 movers + truck | 4 movers + truck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discount | $110/hr | $160/hr | $210/hr |
| Regular | $120/hr | $170/hr | $220/hr |
| Subpeak | $150/hr | $200/hr | $250/hr |
| Peak | $180/hr | $230/hr | $280/hr |
| Highpeak | $260/hr | $360/hr | $460/hr |
Additional mover and additional truck rates are $55/hour each in the Discount category, $65/hour each in Regular, Subpeak and Peak, and $75/hour each in Highpeak. Ask which crew and vehicle arrangement fits your inventory.
The hourly rate is one part of the estimate. Confirm minimum billable time, travel, packing labor and materials, access-related work and any other applicable charges. A move is not booked by viewing these rates.
Send both addresses and the desired date. Confirm the crew, travel arrangements and billable time for the actual move; Milvus operates from Waltham.
Ask for help with the whole inventory or selected fragile items. Include the labor, supplies and timing in the quote so the last unpacked room does not become an unplanned job.
Describe the likely gap and final destination. Discuss storage, handling, redelivery and access to stored belongings before deciding what you will send.
| Inventory group | What to tell Milvus | What to have ready |
|---|---|---|
| Beds, desks and shelving | Size, construction and disassembly needs | Identified parts and clear access |
| Glass, art and antiques | Dimensions, delicate surfaces and condition concerns | The agreed packing or requested packing appointment |
| Cartons and personal items | Approximate count and packing still needed | Closed, manageable boxes marked by room |
| Extra locations | Storage unit, additional address or separate collection | Access instructions and a list for each stop |
If you are leaving a multi-level house, include basement and upstairs belongings in the inventory. The receiving condo may have fewer rooms, but that does not reduce the pickup work unless the moving list has actually changed.
Measure the receiving rooms and decide which larger pieces you want to keep. Mark furniture that stays behind separately from the moving inventory, especially when family members or buyers are collecting other items.
For belongings that will go to storage, create a separate list with an intended delivery plan. Keep documents, medication and daily-use items outside that group. If a piece is headed to another household, include that address and confirm the additional stop.
This preparation makes the estimate easier to review and the delivery easier to direct. It also avoids placing furniture in a new room only to discover that there is no practical location for it.
Have a different situation? Call 857-895-8955 and talk it through with Milvus.
Provide the reservation, service entrance, moving hours and any management paperwork requirements before booking. Confirm the actual access arrangement with the building.
Tell Milvus as early as possible. Discuss scheduling or storage options, availability and any additional handling or charges before proceeding.
Yes, include a separate inventory and the intended storage period. Ask how collection, storage and later delivery will be organized and priced.
Identify the pieces and request the labor and materials needed for them. The remaining owner-packed cartons should still be prepared for collection.
The furniture and carton inventory, floors, stairs or lift, carrying distances, parking, preparation work and date all matter. Give those details for both properties.
It is the Discount date category for two movers with a truck. Confirm your applicable rate, minimum time, travel and any additional services in the estimate.
Tell us about both properties, the inventory and any building appointment. We’ll work through the moving and packing requirements.