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Milvus Moving · Boston & beyond
Dorchester Movers
Milvus moves Dorchester apartments, multi-floor homes and the belongings that do not fit neatly into a bedroom count. Add packing, furniture preparation or storage to the moving plan as needed. Tell us what is going, where it is in the property and when the next home is ready.
- Apartments & family homes
- Basement and storage items included in planning
- Packing help available
From $110/hrDiscount category · 2 movers + truck · other charges may apply
Your moving quote
Tell us where you’re moving
- 1Route & date
- 2Move size
- 3Contact details
Your estimate depends on the items, access and services you need.
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One household can contain several different jobs
A move can include an apartment upstairs, furniture in the basement and outdoor belongings. Put those parts into the same inventory before choosing the crew.
An upper-floor apartment
Share the full stair route, including the outside steps and any rear entrance used for moving. Photograph large furniture beside the tightest turn. Packing the cartons does not remove the need to prepare a bed or table for the carry.
A larger family household
List the living areas, bedrooms, home office and storage spaces. Identify any furniture going to a second address. Milvus can discuss the moving and packing scope around the entire household rather than a rough room count.
A move while work continues at home
If renovations or a delayed closing prevent full delivery, separate what can move now from what needs storage. Include the expected return date and receiving access. Keep daily essentials available outside the stored inventory.
Describe the house and the floor you are moving
Use the full address, unit and floor in your request. Add the entrance steps, interior flights and carry from the truck so Milvus can understand the work at your Dorchester home.
In a multifamily building, identify the entrance for your unit and any shared halls or stairs. Obtain the moving hours and agree how those spaces will stay clear.
The city's Dorchester guide covers the wider neighborhood. Your quote should focus on the particular home and all the places where your belongings are stored.
Check the basement, porch and storage areas
After listing the main furniture, walk through the other spaces. Seasonal boxes, tools, shelving and patio pieces can make the load larger than the room count suggests.
Identify your belongings in a shared basement and describe the stairs leading out. Flag heavy or unusual items, and ask about preparation or transport restrictions before packing them.
For the main household, empty shelves and pack loose contents into manageable cartons. Ask Milvus to review packing help for fragile items, selected rooms or the wider home.
Dorchester moving hourly rates
| 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.
Ask which date category applies and how billable time is calculated. Minimums, travel, materials and extra services should be explained with the estimate.
Include every stop: a second household pickup, storage unit or additional delivery. The access at those locations contributes to the work as well.
Prepare both homes for loading and receiving
Confirm driveway permission where relevant and describe the truck's loading position. If reserving curb space, review Boston's current moving-truck permit instructions and agree who will apply and post signs.
Check large furniture against the receiving doorway and stair turns. Share photos before moving day if a sofa, bed or cabinet may not fit intact.
Make sure someone can provide keys and direct furniture at the next address. If that home is not ready, discuss storage and later delivery while planning the pickup.
The details that matter
Give basement and outdoor items their own line
A freezer, workbench, bicycle collection or patio set can be a significant part of the job. Describe the items and their access before the estimate. Ask about preparation and transport suitability for equipment rather than leaving fuel, loose parts or unknown contents inside it.
For a multi-floor destination, use room-and-floor labels on cartons. Decide where bulky pieces will go while there is still space to move them. A person who knows the plan should be available at delivery to direct the crew and identify anything that needs a different room.
Dorchester moving questions
Can I add a second pickup?
Provide the address, contents and access before booking so the full route can be included.
How do stairs affect the estimate?
They affect the carrying work. Give the flights, entrance steps and any narrow turns at both homes.
Can packing or storage be included?
Explain the packing tasks and any gap between addresses so labor, materials, storage and later delivery can be reviewed.
Can you include a basement in the household quote?
Yes, list what is stored there and describe the stairs or exterior access. Include large or unusually heavy equipment separately so Milvus can review the handling and preparation it needs.
What if I am selling furniture before moving day?
Tell Milvus which items are provisional and update the inventory once the sale is settled. The final service should match the items actually being moved. Avoid leaving the change until loading has started.
Ready when you are
Get a quote for your Dorchester move
Start with the date and addresses. We’ll work through the items, access and options with you.