The full household
Include rooms and stored areas, not just the largest furniture. Add packing needs, approximate carton count and any extra address.
Milvus Moving · Boston & beyond
Gardner Movers
Milvus moves Gardner households and selected furniture loads, including pieces with delicate finishes or removable components. Add packing where you need it, and arrange storage if the receiving home is not ready.
- Household and selected-furniture moves
- Cabinet parts and delicate finishes reviewed
- Packing, storage and interstate options
Local moving from $110/hourDiscount category · 2 movers + truck · confirm date, minimum time, travel and other charges.
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.
Prefer to talk? 857-895-8955
Furniture preparation
List the shelves and loose parts with the cabinet
A cabinet can include removable glass, shelves, drawers, keys and small fittings. Identify those parts before the item is prepared and discuss which should be removed or packed separately. Keep owner-removed hardware in an identified container.
Point out loose joints, existing damage and delicate finishes. Photos help explain the condition and should stay with your moving records. Do not add tape directly to a finish without discussing suitable preparation.
Tell Milvus how the piece reached its current room. If it was assembled there, describe the construction and the available doorway and stair route before agreeing on the moving work.
Moving and specialist work
Agree on the finish you expect at delivery
Household moving can include the furniture preparation and assembly agreed in your estimate. Restoration, repairs, wall mounting and appliance connections are separate tasks and should not be assumed to be part of the move.
For an antique, piano or unusually heavy piece, provide the type, dimensions, condition concerns and access. Ask for its handling to be reviewed within the overall plan before the crew and appointment are confirmed.
At the receiving home, check the route to the intended room and leave space for any agreed assembly. Keep components identified until the piece is in its final position.
From the room to the vehicle
Give the difficult point a clear description
| Access point | Useful detail |
|---|---|
| Stair turn | Photos of the landing and ceiling, plus furniture dimensions |
| Doorway | Usable opening and turning space on both sides |
| Outside approach | Steps, surface, slope and distance to loading position |
| Truck position | Available standing area, turning space and any restrictions |
Keep the route clear of cartons and loose packing materials. The receiving property needs the same review even when collection is straightforward.
Choose the inventory
A complete estimate starts with what is actually going
Selected furniture
List each piece and its preparation. A smaller load still needs travel, minimum billing and access reviewed.
Furniture for storage
Identify the stored group and expected duration. Discuss protection, handling, conditions and later delivery before pickup.
Rates and your estimate
Published local moving rates for Gardner
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.
Bring the details together
Plan the appointment from inventory to receiving
Share the household and route
Send the addresses, dates, furniture and access photos. Milvus is based in Waltham, so have travel included in the cost discussion.
Agree on preparation
Identify packing, materials, disassembly and any specialist handling. Explain what you will prepare yourself.
Confirm the estimate
Review crew, date category, billable time, minimum time and applicable charges. For a destination in another state, request an interstate estimate.
Prepare the receiving home
Arrange keys, building access and an available recipient. Choose rooms for larger pieces and keep the carrying route open.
Questions before you book
A few more details
Have a different situation? Call 857-895-8955 and talk it through with Milvus.
Can Milvus move a china cabinet or other delicate furniture from Gardner?
Provide photos, dimensions, removable components and known condition concerns. Discuss appropriate preparation and the route through both homes before booking.
Should I remove glass shelves myself?
Agree on the preparation first. If you remove components, identify them with the item and ask about suitable packing rather than placing loose glass with ordinary cartons.
Does furniture moving include repairs?
Repairs and restoration are separate from moving. Have disassembly, assembly and placement requirements identified in the estimate, and arrange specialist repairs separately where needed.
Can I request just a few heavy pieces?
Yes. List each item, size and access route. Confirm the crew and handling arrangement along with minimum time and travel.
How does a Gardner appointment account for travel?
Milvus is based in Waltham. Request the full travel and billable-time calculation; the published hourly crew rate alone does not give the total.
Can delivery wait until another home is available?
Discuss storage before collection, with duration, conditions, handling, access and redelivery charges confirmed.
Talk to Milvus
Start with the furniture in your Gardner move
Send both addresses, dates and inventory. Add photos of delicate pieces, removable components and the route through the home.