Charles River Movers, Waltham, MA (2024 Review)

We reviewed Charles River Movers and gave them a 4.72 out of 5 stars.

Charles River Movers is a moving company in Waltham that offers full-service moving services, packing, unpacking, international, interstate, and local moves.

Charles River Movers

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DOT #: 1299686

Years in Business: 48

71 Felton St,
Waltham, MA 02453
Get a Quote (781) 899-6683

More About Charles River Movers

Charles River Movers, serving Waltham, MA and its surroundings since 1977, is a seasoned local residential moving company. Renowned for their comprehensive packing and unpacking services, they stand out among local competitors by accepting credit cards and requiring no deposit. With a strong Better Business Bureau rating of A+ and mixed but generally positive consumer reviews on Yelp (3.8) and Google My Business (4.2), Charles River Movers is a reputable choice for those seeking reliable and experienced moving services locally.

  • Legal Name:
    • JOSEPH E TROY
  • FMCSA Rating:
    • Satisfactory(Updated 2023-05-16)
  • Operating Status:
    • AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • Number of trucks: 6
  • Number of drivers: 10
  • Miles Driven: 80,000 (2020)

Note: If you're moving out of state, check out our list of the best long distance movers in Massachusetts.

Reviews of Charles River Movers

Reading customer reviews is important to consider to identify the best moving companies. We compiled reviews from across the web on Charles River Movers.

Does Charles River Movers respond to reviews?

Charles River Movers responds to customer reviews and inquiries–most of which are from the Waltham area. This is typically a positive sign that the company cares about customer experience.

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How much will it cost to move with Charles River Movers?

Charles River Movers offers personalized moving quotes based on where you're moving and how much stuff you're taking with you.

The average cost of hiring movers in Massachusetts is $101 per hour.

Here's what we know about the payment types and discounts offered by Charles River Movers:

  • No deposit required
  • Pay by credit card
  • Senior discount

Cost to move out of Massachusetts

If you're moving out of state, here are some sample moving quotes:

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Services offered by Charles River Movers

Charles River Movers offers the following services:

  • packing
  • unpacking
  • offices
  • crating
  • storage
  • senior
  • full service
  • packing materials available
  • instant email quote
  • senior discount

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Who should consider Charles River Movers for their Waltham-based move?

Charles River Movers handles:

  • Local
    Moves
  • Intrastate
    moves
  • Interstate
    moves
  • International
    moves

If you're moving out of Massachusetts, we strongly recommend going with a mover that specializes in interstate moves.

These are the best interstate moving companies:

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How Charles River Movers stacks up against other movers near Waltham

Company Quote Rating
Boston Best Rate Movers Get A Quote starstarstarstarstar
5 overall rating
Michael's Moving & Storage Get A Quote starstarstarstarstar
4.96 overall rating
Poseidon Moving Get A Quote starstarstarstarstar
4.96 overall rating
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Additional Information

Is Charles River Movers properly licensed?

Moving companies in Massachusetts are required to obtain a license from the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities – Transportation Oversight Division to provide local and intrastate moving services in

Massachusetts movers must carry adequate cargo insurance and publicly file their tariffs required to list the services they provide and the cost for each.

Charles River Movers state license number is: 1299686 USDOT # : 1299686

You can also use their state regulator website to look up their active status.

Does Charles River Movers have any additional locations outside of Waltham?

We were only able to find this location for Charles River Movers.

Is Charles River Movers Associated with a van line?

Van lines are networks of local movers that operate separately but under the same umbrella of a multi-state organization. It's not as complicated as it sounds. Learn what van lines are.

Charles River Movers functions as an independent moving company. They are not affiliated with a van line company.

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Where is Charles River Movers located?

71 Felton St,
Waltham, MA, 02453

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