From a Charlestown townhouse to a managed waterfront condo, Milvus can help move the household and prepare the pieces that need extra attention. Local moving, packing and storage can be combined around your addresses and dates. Get an estimate that takes the building access into account.
Your estimate depends on the items, access and services you need.
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Get the elevator booking instructions and approved moving hours from the building.
Include every floor and storage space, then describe the carry from the truck to the entrance.
Townhouse stairs and a condo service elevator create different jobs. A useful estimate describes the furniture route rather than relying on the neighborhood name.
List furniture by floor and include the basement or attic. Point out the stair turn used by the largest pieces. At delivery, label cartons with a floor as well as a room name so upstairs belongings do not collect at the entrance.
Get the service entrance, loading instructions and usable elevator dimensions from management. Share the appointment window and any document requirements with Milvus. The receiving building needs the same review as the pickup building.
Separate the storage inventory from the delivery inventory. Mark the pieces clearly and include the later destination when known. You can then price the initial move, storage and eventual redelivery as connected parts of the plan.
| Date category | 2 movers + truck | 3 movers + truck | 4 movers + truck | Extra mover | Extra truck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discount | $110/hr | $160/hr | $210/hr | $55/hr | $55/hr |
| Regular | $120/hr | $170/hr | $220/hr | $65/hr | $65/hr |
| Subpeak | $150/hr | $200/hr | $250/hr | $65/hr | $65/hr |
| Peak | $180/hr | $230/hr | $280/hr | $65/hr | $65/hr |
| Highpeak | $260/hr | $360/hr | $460/hr | $75/hr | $75/hr |
Discount, Regular, Subpeak, Peak and Highpeak are date categories. Ask which applies to your move. Minimum hours, billable travel, materials and additional services must be confirmed in your estimate.
The inventory, stairs, carry and building arrangements influence the work. Ask which date category applies and confirm minimums, travel billing and additional services.
If the move includes a second pickup or storage unit, give its address and contents at the start. The hourly rate should be considered with the complete scope.
Charlestown brings historic streets and the Navy Yard into the same neighborhood, as the city guide shows. For moving, the useful distinction is the access your particular property provides.
For a house or walk-up, count the exterior and interior flights and photograph tight landings. A managed condo needs the approved loading location, elevator appointment and moving hours instead.
Include the property contact when management controls access. Send any insurance-paperwork requirements before booking so they can be reviewed in time.
Review curb access separately from the elevator booking. If reserving street space, use Boston's moving-truck permit process and agree who handles the application and signs.
Confirm the key handover at the next home and name the person meeting the crew. Share any change in the building appointment before moving day.
If the dates do not line up, ask about storage and later delivery. Review the charge, handling and receiving notice while the pickup is being planned.
Decide which rooms receive the largest pieces and check dimensions against the route inside. A bed going upstairs and a cabinet staying on the ground floor require different access information.
Label cartons by room and keep the doorway and stair route clear. Discuss disassembly, reassembly and protection for delicate finishes with Milvus before moving day.
For fragile contents, identify the packing tasks you need. Ask for selected items, whole rooms or a larger household scope, with labor and supplies included in the estimate.
Choose where the largest furniture will stand before delivery begins. A bed frame placed in the wrong room or a sofa left in the corridor can create extra handling once the cartons arrive. A simple room sketch is enough; it does not need to be a measured design drawing.
Keep the hardware for dismantled furniture with the matching piece. Explain which preparation and reassembly you want included when requesting the estimate. For delicate or unusually heavy items, send details in advance rather than treating them as ordinary cartons.
The loading entrance, elevator rules, moving hours and required paperwork, along with the inventory and unit details.
Yes. Describe where the truck can load and the route to the entrance, including any reservation needed for street space.
Send dimensions and photographs of the piece and tight access points before booking.
Describe the packing tasks and any gap between homes so the complete scope can be estimated.
Describe the flights, landings and furniture in the request. Milvus can plan the crew and handling around the access. Photos are especially helpful where the route turns sharply or the ceiling narrows over the stairs.
No. Confirm which elevator is approved for moving and when it can be used. Share any stairs between the loading entrance and the elevator, plus the distance from the truck to that entrance.
Start with the date and addresses. We’ll work through the items, access and options with you.
