# 3E Moving & Storage **Trade:** Moving · **Address:** 7 Doris Dr #2, North Chelmsford, MA 01863, USA · **Phone:** (978) 251-1444 · **Website:** https://www.3emoving.com/?y_source=1_MTAzMDQwODMwMC03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ== · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.0/5** (high confidence) — from 30 reviews across 5 sources. 93% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 9 reviews, 1 negative. ## The honest read 3E Moving & Storage is a family-owned North Chelmsford, MA moving company — BBB rates it A+ and has accredited it since 2019, and on Google it holds a 4.8★ average across 32 ratings. Owner Michael Ellis Sr. is named repeatedly across reviews, and a recurring theme is that he or another owner shows up personally for the in-home estimate rather than sending a salesperson — reviewers across 2025 and 2026 describe free, accurate on-site quotes and final bills that landed at or under the estimate. The written record is deep and consistent: 30 Google reviews since 2024, the overwhelming majority five stars, describing everything from routine local moves to more demanding jobs — moving a full-size upright piano alongside a storage-unit clearout, a five-stop move with partial packing spread over two days, and a household hauled out before a floor refinishing. Reviewers keep circling back to the same specifics: crews that show up early, wrap and protect floors and furniture, and come in under the quoted price rather than over it. A recent Reddit poster reported a similar experience, saying their final bill landed 30% below the quote. Two accounts complicate that picture. In a June 2026 review, a customer says a 200+ year-old grandfather clock — which the owner had inspected and assured would be fine to move and store — arrived damaged, and that raising an insurance claim led to an angry call from the owner denying it had ever happened before. And in a 2025 review, a manager at a storage facility described the crew as disrespectful of the site's climate-controlled-facility rules, blocking an entrance others needed to use. Two more things worth knowing before calling: as of this scan, the company's own homepage had been compromised — its service descriptions and testimonials were replaced with injected online-casino spam text in several languages, so treat 3emoving.com's homepage copy with caution. And the company's history doesn't fully line up across sources — BBB records it as started in 1984 (42 years in business), while its own About page says it was established in 1990 with '30+ years,' and another part of the site claims 36 years. **Strengths:** - Owner-led estimates — Ellis or a manager visits in person, often free - Under-quote finishes — several reviewers report bills at or below estimate - Handles pianos and multi-stop moves — storage, 5-location and piano jobs cited **Concerns:** - Clock damaged — 2026 review says a family heirloom arrived broken - Facility conduct — 2025 review says crew disrespected a storage site's rules - Website compromised — homepage currently shows injected casino spam text **Where sources disagree:** - BBB records the business as started in 1984 and incorporated in 1992 (42 years in business), while the company's own About page says it was established in 1990 with '30+ years' and another part of the site claims 36 years — the founding dates don't agree. ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - BBB rates the business A+ and accredited since October 2019, with 10 employees _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/north-chelmsford/profile/moving-and-storage-companies/3-e-moving-storage-inc-0021-42869) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/north-chelmsford/profile/moving-and-storage-companies/3-e-moving-storage-inc-0021-42869) — “Better Business Bureau: accredited / certified / member” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/north-chelmsford/profile/moving-and-storage-companies/3-e-moving-storage-inc-0021-42869) — “Listed certification: BBB Accredited Business (accredited since 10/28/2019)” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/north-chelmsford/profile/moving-and-storage-companies/3-e-moving-storage-inc-0021-42869) — “Correct BBB profile for this business (3-E Moving & Storage, Inc., exact address 7 Doris Dr Ste 2, North Chelmsford MA 01863, president Mich…” - Google shows 4.8★ from 32 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7945124381634853401&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 4.8★ from 32 ratings” - Owner or a manager personally visits for the in-home estimate, often free of charge _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21kV2FYWlRhV0YxUTBGdGFucE9NREExT1dwS1VtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6e42c087afa3fa19!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmdWaXZTaWF1Q0FtanpOMDA1OWpKUmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ 3E came recommended by a neighbor, and after a thorough walkthrough and very reasonable estimate, we gave them a shot. Moving is a lot of…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GS1FVMWhlWFJHV1d0UFoyRlJhek5ZU1hOWWQwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6e42c087afa3fa19!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmFKQU1heXRGWWtPZ2FRazNYSXNYd0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Best experience with a moving company ever! From the start they were responsive and flexible with our schedule. The team that showed up w…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNZaGFPOFhBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x6e42c087afa3fa19!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCYhaO8XA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Highly recommend! The owner came to our home prior to booking to review the move and provide a fair quote. Their scheduling was flexible …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNZcEstRjZnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6e42c087afa3fa19!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCYpK-F6gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ 3E Moving was the best experience from start to finish. Such a great family-owned business that you can tell really prioritizes keeping t…” - Handles piano moves and multi-stop or house-plus-storage jobs _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pnd1ZrVjVkbXQwUzFGRk0ydGlkWGRGYjBKa2NrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6e42c087afa3fa19!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjgwVkV5dmt0S1FFM2tidXdFb0JkckE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We have hired 3E several times, once to move a piano, once to move all of our furniture out of the house before we had our floors refinis…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25jMmExSlpWVTVxVTNZeFVEWTJPRkpNZGtSbGJsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6e42c087afa3fa19!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnc2a1JZVU5qU3YxUDY2OFJMdkRlblE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Just completed a whole house + storage unit (including a full-size upright piano) move today. 3E was there promptly (a bit early in fact!…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURvc0tlM1FnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x6e42c087afa3fa19!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDosKe3Qg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We just moved with 3E for the second time. This move involved five locations with partial packing services over two days. They are grea…” - A June 2026 review describes a 200+ year-old grandfather clock damaged during a move/storage job, and the owner denying it had happened before when an insurance claim was raised _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0c2NqbE5NSE0xTldab2EwMWZPRlUyVEVkV01tYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6e42c087afa3fa19!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktscjlNMHM1NWZoa01fOFU2TEdWMmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “2★ DO NOT PURCHASE INSURANCE. We had a 3 part move which involved many antiques. One of these was a 200+ year old grandfather clock which Mi…” - A 2025 review from a storage-facility manager describes the crew blocking a climate-controlled facility's entrance and disregarding site rules _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNfX29iY1F3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x6e42c087afa3fa19!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC__obcQw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ This review is coming from a manager at a storage facility: These guys are probably the most disrespectful movers I have been in contact …” - The company's homepage has been compromised with injected multilingual online-casino spam replacing its service and testimonial copy _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://www.3emoving.com) — “A family-owned full-service moving company in North Chelmsford, MA offering residential and commercial moves, storage, packing and junk remo…” - BBB records the business as started in 1984 and incorporated in 1992 (42 years in business), while its own About page says it was established in 1990 with 30+ years, and elsewhere the site states 36 years _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://www.3emoving.com) — “Company history (self-reported): The About page states the company was established in 1990 by Michael Ellis Sr., who began in the moving ind…” - [Official Website](https://www.3emoving.com) — “Self-reported 36 years in business” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/north-chelmsford/profile/moving-and-storage-companies/3-e-moving-storage-inc-0021-42869) — “Correct BBB profile for this business (3-E Moving & Storage, Inc., exact address 7 Doris Dr Ste 2, North Chelmsford MA 01863, president Mich…” - A recent Reddit poster reported a move whose final bill landed 30% below the original estimate _(confidence: medium)_ - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/northshore/comments/1st1ex8/movers/ohte1b9/) — “r/northshore — We used 3E out of North Chelmsford for a move from Lexington to Marblehead.. [https://www.3emoving.com/contact/](https://www.…” - Specializes in Moving _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/north-chelmsford/profile/moving-and-storage-companies/3-e-moving-storage-inc-0021-42869) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Home Staging, Junk Removal, Moving, Packing Services, Packing Supplies, Storage, Piano Movers, Ha…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21kV2FYWlRhV0YxUTBGdGFucE9NREExT1dwS1VtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6e42c087afa3fa19!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmdWaXZTaWF1Q0FtanpOMDA1OWpKUmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ 3E came recommended by a neighbor, and after a thorough walkthrough and very reasonable estimate, we gave them a shot. Moving is a lot of…” - Also offers Junk Removal _(confidence: low)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/north-chelmsford/profile/moving-and-storage-companies/3-e-moving-storage-inc-0021-42869) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Home Staging, Junk Removal, Moving, Packing Services, Packing Supplies, Storage, Piano Movers, Ha…” ## Ownership - Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified. ## License No license record has been checked yet for this contractor. ## Sources - [Official Website](https://www.3emoving.com): 36 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=3E%20Moving%20%26%20Storage&query_place_id=ChIJ6ebg956tPQwRGfqjr4fAQm4): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/north-chelmsford/profile/moving-and-storage-companies/3-e-moving-storage-inc-0021-42869): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=3E%20Moving%20%26%20Storage&query_place_id=ChIJ6ebg956tPQwRGfqjr4fAQm4): 4.8★ from 32 ratings - [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/3e-moving-and-storage-north-chelmsford): Listed on this source ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “We used 3E out of North Chelmsford for a move from Lexington to Marblehead.. [https://www.3emoving.com/contact/](https://www.3emoving.com/contact/) Family owned. They actually come to your place for…” — u/sonnyB3630 in r/northshore (2026-04-23) — https://www.reddit.com/r/northshore/comments/1st1ex8/movers/ohte1b9/ - “Ive used Isaacs moving and 3E moving and storage. Both very good experiences. Isaacs is based out of stoughton and 3E westford” — a Reddit commenter in r/massachusetts (2022-06-28) — https://www.reddit.com/r/massachusetts/comments/vmlo2i/best_moving_companies_boston_area/ie3t2yd/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brendan Marshall · 2026-07-23**: 3E came recommended by a neighbor, and after a thorough walkthrough and very reasonable estimate, we gave them a shot. Moving is a lot of work! Outsourcing this part can be stressful. 3E came in and took care of business. Frankie and his crew were kind, careful, quick, and very easy to work with. We… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Allison Pennacchio · 2026-07-12**: I was very happy with my experience with 3E Moving! Charlie, Alex, and Nick were friendly, professional, patient, and a pleasure to work with. They completed the move quickly and efficiently while treating all of our belongings with great care and respect. They made what can be a stressful process f… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bill Flaherty · 2026-07-05**: We have hired 3E several times, once to move a piano, once to move all of our furniture out of the house before we had our floors refinished a d lately for they've to our new home. We won't use anyone else. They are careful, fast and pleasant to work with. They setup our furniture at the new house, … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · xRideOrDie · 2026-07-02**: Best experience with a moving company ever! From the start they were responsive and flexible with our schedule. The team that showed up were absolutely fantastic! They were quick but at the same time took the very best care with all of our items! They wrapped and protected everything that needed it … - **2/5 · Google Reviews · Michele Strobel · 2026-06-11**: DO NOT PURCHASE INSURANCE. We had a 3 part move which involved many antiques. One of these was a 200+ year old grandfather clock which Mike, the owner, witnessed was running in perfect order. I was assured on this visit that moving and storing this would be no problem. "We do it all the time". Once … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joseph Nacson · 2026-06-06**: Great and fast. Highly recommend - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Gary McNabb · 2026-05-16**: This is the second time I have used 3E movers and both times the crew arrived on time. The crew was professional and accomodating to the few requests I made. There was no damage to any of my belongings and nothing went ‘missing’, as had happened years ago with another moving company out of Acton. My… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rokan Ahmad · 2026-05-15**: For a recent move from NH to MA, the mover I was working with in NH was unable to accommodate the time period we were looking for. I booked 3E out of some desperation at the last moment. It appears I really lucked out finding them. Instead of a 2-day move proposed by the other mover, they were able … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Cam Boudreau · 2026-05-14**: I can't stand moving. I've always moved myself, but I finally decided to get help because I didn't have the time. I don't think I'll ever move myself again after this experience. Honestly, 3E Moving & Storage made my move way easier than I expected. The team showed up on time, worked fast, and hand… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Shelagh Manning · 2026-01-06**: I work in property management and therefore deal with many different moving companies. I always recommend 3E as they are the best! Always professional, always respectful of property, and always respectful of other tenants around them. Everyone I have recommended them to is so grateful and always ver… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-07-30T11:33:10.670Z. Cite as: 3E Moving & Storage — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/3e-moving-and-storage-north-chelmsford) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/3e-moving-and-storage-north-chelmsford