Delicate household items
Identify glassware, lamps, artwork and other accepted contents needing individual preparation.
Milvus Moving · Boston & beyond
Wellesley Movers
Milvus moves Wellesley households with packing and furniture preparation matched to the load. Include everyday cartons, delicate pieces and furniture that needs dismantling, then plan the pickup and receiving access with us.
- Household and apartment moving
- Furniture preparation and packing options
- Storage when property dates differ
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
Start with the pieces that need preparation
Include removable parts in the furniture plan
A dining table may have leaves, a cabinet may have loose shelves, and a bed may need dismantling before it can leave the room. Show Milvus the assembled piece and explain any removable or delicate components.
Agree on who will prepare each item and what reassembly is included. Keep identified fittings with their furniture and tell the crew about existing damage or a component that should not be removed.
For larger or delicate pieces, send dimensions and photographs of the access. The plan needs to cover the item, its protection and the route into the receiving room.
Choose where professional packing helps
Build the scope around the contents
Busy rooms
Add the cupboards and loose contents of a kitchen, bedroom or office you want packed.
The agreed household
Include stored belongings as well as the main rooms and arrange enough preparation time before loading.
Some items need their own assessment
Flag a piano or unusually heavy piece early
Include the item’s type, dimensions, condition and access in the first request. A piano or unusually heavy object should be assessed as a specific task rather than hidden inside a general furniture count.
Show stairs, turns and the intended receiving location. Milvus can review the handling and preparation needed before the work is added to the moving scope.
Rates and your estimate
Wellesley local moving rates
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.
Two estimates need the same scope
Compare preparation and moving time together
What is being moved
Use the same inventory, date, crew, addresses and access when comparing quotes. Include agreed dismantling and reassembly.
How the total is calculated
Milvus is based in Waltham. Review travel, minimum billing, packing labor and materials, extra stops and applicable additional charges.
Plan both ends of the move
Check the route for the larger furniture
| At pickup | At delivery |
|---|---|
| A usable vehicle position and driveway clearance | A lawful loading place and room to reach the entrance |
| Exterior steps and internal stair turns | Doorways and turns leading to the intended room |
| Belongings in basements or other storage areas | Rooms available to receive those groups |
| Building instructions and moving hours | Keys, recipient, reservations and any required paperwork |
If the proposed loading location is on a street, check current signs and town guidance. Wellesley’s public parking page covers its parking districts; private property instructions must be checked separately.
When the dates do not line up
Arrange storage and the later handover
Choose the stored group
Separate belongings you will need with you from the inventory going into storage.
Review the storage terms
Discuss duration, conditions, access and handling charges before pickup.
Confirm redelivery
Give the new address and review timing, access, recipient and redelivery charges.
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 Wellesley household with delicate furniture?
Describe the pieces, construction, condition and access for assessment. Agree on specific protection, preparation and handling before the appointment.
Should I dismantle furniture before the movers arrive?
First agree on responsibilities with Milvus. Some pieces may need preparation; others may be better assessed intact. Keep fittings identified with the item.
Can packing cover only selected rooms?
Yes. Specify the rooms and contents, and review materials, labor and preparation timing.
Can a piano be included?
Request a piano assessment with type, dimensions, condition, stairs and access. Confirm the handling scope before adding it to the ordinary household plan.
How do I understand the full moving cost?
Review the date category, crew, billable time, travel, materials, preparation and applicable additional charges against the same inventory.
Can you arrange storage before my next property is ready?
Discuss it before collection, including duration, conditions, access, handling and later delivery charges.
Talk to Milvus
Tell us about your Wellesley household
Send the date, addresses and inventory. Include the pieces needing extra preparation, packing help and access at both homes.