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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Afford A Move.com. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Flights without an elevator, counting both ends.
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$900 – $1,700
Typical move around $1,300
Afford-A-Move is a Salisbury moving company that's handled hundreds of local and long-distance relocations — Google shows 4.6★ from 174 ratings, and the reviews describe a recognizable cast of crews (Sean, John, Kip, Greg, Carlos and others, often working under owner Doug Maroney) praised for careful handling of big or awkward pieces: pianos, oversized couches into tight spaces, third-floor walkups with stairs and roof lowering. Specific accounts describe out-of-state relocations, multi-stop jobs, and last-minute saves — in a 2025 review, a customer described Doug personally responding to an SOS when packing wasn't finished in time for moving day. Several reviewers mention this being their second, fourth or fifth move with the company. What's worth knowing before booking: alongside the praise sits a real cluster of serious complaints. Multiple reviews from 2022 through 2025 describe damage to high-value items — a stone wall, a piano and grandfather clock, a $1,700 dining table — paired with slow or unanswered claims. One 2023 review describes a billing dispute that went to small-claims court, with the reviewer noting they won a $5,000 judgment; another 2023 review describes a final bill roughly 50% over the original quote. BBB gives the business a B- grade with one complaint on file. Given the split record, worth pinning down a written estimate and asking directly how damage claims are handled before booking, especially for anything high-value or fragile.
Doug Maroney with his truck damaged my stone wall during a move and when I confronted him promised to repair it. I have a video of this and photos. The next day when I asked him to schedule the work, he said next week. After weeks of calls and no action, it’s clear he does not stand by his word. I cannot recommend this company. If the repair is ever completed, I will revise this review.let it be known that even if Doug Maroney had sent a man over to pick up a "stone" did not take care of the situation as the primary damaged he caused is a large field stone jutting into the driveway. Better ask him for his insurance info before hiring him. He is not a man of his word. This business is not recommended by the better business bureau. Take a look.
Friendly, professional, caring, moved a large desk without any issues. Highly recommended and affordable
Will not return phone calls or emails. Poor business practices, highly deceptive.
So I had this enormous fireplace insert in a uhaul for 3 days( another story), and it weighed more than expected and was extremely awkward as well. Not knowing what to do I thought about Doug Maroney from Afford A Move in Salisbury. I called and Bobby answered. He was polite and professional and felt it was a job that they could do, no problem. We started our conversation around 1'oclock and by 4:30 it was moved. What happened in between was unbelievable. Bobby and Luis showed up, reviewed the job and began the work. Safety first was step one. Then the actual move of a 500 pound fireplace which was engineered perfectly. I can't say enough of what a great experience with this company. Thanks again guys!
I can not say enough great things about the two men that came and helped me move. It was rainy foggy and icy day and these men wrapped and covered my stuff to keep everything dry and safe. All my belongings were moved without any issues or damage. The move was difficult I lived on the eight floor with busy elevators and Kennedy and Bob moved everything with what seemed like ease and always smiling and never upset. They were so easy to get along with and kind and respectful to me and my belongings. They made a difficult move easier. I’ll forever be grateful to these men and Doug. I highly recommend this moving company.
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