# Aviv Moving & Storage

**Trade:** Moving · **Address:** 39 Rumford Ave, Waltham, MA 02453, USA · **Phone:** (617) 783-1191 · **Website:** https://www.avivmovers.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.6/5** (high confidence) — from 88 reviews across 7 sources.
84% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 8 reviews, 2 negative.

## The honest read

Aviv Moving & Storage works out of Waltham and covers a wide swath of eastern Massachusetts — Boston, the North Shore, the South Shore — plus long-distance and interstate jobs. On Reddit, the company keeps surfacing the same way: as the one name locals volunteer without being asked. In one r/boston thread and again on r/northshore, different commenters each called Aviv "the one recommendation I always give."

That word of mouth lines up with a long paper trail. Across 88 reviews collected since 2013 on Google, Angi, Thumbtack and elsewhere, the company holds a 4.4-star average on Google from 161 ratings and an A+ with the Better Business Bureau, with similar scores on Angi and Thumbtack. The reviews that repeat most describe fast, efficient local moves — crews that show up on time, disassemble and reassemble furniture, and finish ahead of the hours booked. One customer credited the team with safely handling a grandfather clock, large antique mirrors and stained-glass church windows in a 2023 move, and another described using the company three times over 15-plus years. Recent months follow the same script: mostly five-star write-ups for quick local jobs, with an occasional complaint mixed in.

The pattern worth knowing about sits mostly on the harder jobs — long-distance and interstate moves, and the insurance side of things. A handful of reviews describe items broken, lost or missing, including antiques, after cross-country and international moves; a few of those reviewers say the crew talked them out of buying full coverage beforehand, and one 2025 reviewer said the resulting damage claim was settled for only a small fraction of the loss. That pattern doesn't show up much in the local, in-town jobs — it clusters on the bigger, longer relocations.

For a local or regional move, the record is strongly in the company's favor: fast, careful, professional crews with consistent praise going back over a decade. For a long-distance or interstate move, or when shipping anything irreplaceable, it's worth asking directly about their insurance options and getting the coverage terms in writing before the truck arrives.

**Strengths:**
- Reddit word of mouth — called "the one recommendation I always give" in two threads
- Strong platform record — 4.4★ Google, A+ BBB, 4.5★ Angi, 4.7★ Thumbtack
- Careful with fragile items — a 2023 review cites an antique clock and stained glass moved safely
- Repeat customers — one used the company three times over 15+ years

**Concerns:**
- Loss or damage claims — a handful of reviews describe items broken, lost, or missing
- Insurance handling — some reviewers say coverage was downplayed or claims paid little

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Recommended by name in two separate Reddit threads, months apart, both calling Aviv the referral they always give _(confidence: high)_
  - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/northshore/comments/1udlela/mover_opinions_please/ottq6eb/) — “r/northshore — Aviv Movers (I think our of Waltham but serve north shore) it’s the one recommendation I always give! Best quotes, kind hard …”
  - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/boston/comments/1vo8gu1/rare_boston_movers/p3niir8/) — “r/boston — no, but I always plug Aviv movers out of Waltham. (They serve a wide area) Great quotes and great team of guys!!  It’s like the o…”
- 4.4★ from 161 ratings on Google, an A+ with the Better Business Bureau, 4.5★ on Angi and 4.7★ on Thumbtack _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17263812123732491432&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 4.4★ from 161 ratings”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/waltham/profile/moving-and-storage-companies/aviv-moving-storage-0021-73363) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/waltham/moving-companies/aviv-moving-storage/service/510508351343747077) — “Thumbtack: 4.7★ from 75 ratings”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/waltham/aviv-moving-and-storage-reviews-330782.htm) — “Angi: 4.5★ from 51 ratings”
- A 2023 review credits the crew with safely moving a grandfather clock, large antique mirrors and stained-glass church windows _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURaeElXRG9BRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xef9561a8b0283ca8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDZxIWDoAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had a specialty move, ie grandfather clock, large antique mirrors, large church stained glass windows, and artwork.  All of the items w…”
- One customer described using the company three times over more than 15 years, in a 2025 review _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pKQ2RVTmhXbVJtVmpkQ1pWSTNiVkpMZG5aRlNsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xef9561a8b0283ca8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjJCdUNhWmRmVjdCZVI3bVJLdnZFSlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Another Outstanding Experience with Aviv Movers!

This is my third time using Aviv Movers over the past 15+ years, and once again, they c…”
- A handful of reviews describe items broken, lost, or missing after a move, including antiques and other high-value pieces _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4eVZtMWZOWGhtWkRkaExUVkphbkpVWVMxc05tYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xef9561a8b0283ca8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkxyVm1fNXhmZDdhLTVJanJUYS1sNmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Probably fine if you don’t have nice furniture. They tried to dissuade me from insurance the first haul, and i got anyway, so they left m…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6b09pbVdREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xef9561a8b0283ca8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICzoOimWQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I used Aviv for a major cross country move of a large house. Not only did they severely damage and break several high value items but the…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1LWEzZjV3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xef9561a8b0283ca8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICu-a3f5wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I usually refrain from giving reviews when I am not satisfied with a company's services or products, and I almost always rave about them …”
- Some reviewers say the crew downplayed the need for full moving insurance beforehand, and one 2025 review said the resulting damage claim was settled for only a small fraction of the loss _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4eVZtMWZOWGhtWkRkaExUVkphbkpVWVMxc05tYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xef9561a8b0283ca8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkxyVm1fNXhmZDdhLTVJanJUYS1sNmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Probably fine if you don’t have nice furniture. They tried to dissuade me from insurance the first haul, and i got anyway, so they left m…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNRMS0zakd3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xef9561a8b0283ca8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCQ1-3jGw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Update to business reply: We wish to remain anonymous. We did reach out to management at Aviv Movers and our concerns were very poorly ad…”
- Local and regional household moves _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4c1ZuRlRUSFZ0VEZBdFdIQmFSRFJHTFY5dFNGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xef9561a8b0283ca8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkxsVnFTTHVtTFAtWHBaRDRGLV9tSFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Aviv movers is TOP NOTCH.  Professional, On time.  They handle packing and loading on our behalf and If i can give 10 stars i would”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xOelNDMHlXRXR2T0c5S04xSnFhbVpCWVVKeVExRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xef9561a8b0283ca8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlNzSC0yWEtvOG9KN1JqamZBYUJyQ1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The Aviv team was fantastic. They worked fast and were very careful with my things. Anything that could be broken in transit was wrapped …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURMc00tVTVBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xef9561a8b0283ca8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDLsM-U5AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I HIGHLY recommend using Aviv movers!

I moved out of a 1st floor Somerville apartment to a 4th floor walk up apartment in the North End …”
- Long-distance and interstate moves _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s4NWJsVndSMjFxTVVWd1MyMUZURzFLYUhvNVoyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xef9561a8b0283ca8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk85blVwR21qMUVwS21FTG1KaHo5Z2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I used AVIV Moving & Storage for a move from Norfolk, MA to Providence, RI and the whole job was nearly flawless. David led the crew and …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6b09pbVdREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xef9561a8b0283ca8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICzoOimWQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I used Aviv for a major cross country move of a large house. Not only did they severely damage and break several high value items but the…”
- Packing and furniture disassembly/reassembly _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM3d3R6NUNREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xef9561a8b0283ca8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC7wtz5CQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Fantastic move experience with Rony and team! They stormed the house early in the morning, packed with both speed and delicate attention,…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/waltham/moving-companies/aviv-moving-storage/service/510508351343747077) — “Movers enabled us to move very easily from our old place to new place at an affordable price. We had a positive experience working with the …”
- Storage _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/waltham/aviv-moving-and-storage-reviews-330782.htm) — “1★ Extremely sloppy customer service, late shipping, and very overpriced. My stuff was picked up from my home in Boston more than 20 days ag…”
- Specializes in Moving _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4c1ZuRlRUSFZ0VEZBdFdIQmFSRFJHTFY5dFNGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xef9561a8b0283ca8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkxsVnFTTHVtTFAtWHBaRDRGLV9tSFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Aviv movers is TOP NOTCH.  Professional, On time.  They handle packing and loading on our behalf and If i can give 10 stars i would”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xOelNDMHlXRXR2T0c5S04xSnFhbVpCWVVKeVExRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xef9561a8b0283ca8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlNzSC0yWEtvOG9KN1JqamZBYUJyQ1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The Aviv team was fantastic. They worked fast and were very careful with my things. Anything that could be broken in transit was wrapped …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pKQ2RVTmhXbVJtVmpkQ1pWSTNiVkpMZG5aRlNsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xef9561a8b0283ca8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjJCdUNhWmRmVjdCZVI3bVJLdnZFSlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Another Outstanding Experience with Aviv Movers!

This is my third time using Aviv Movers over the past 15+ years, and once again, they c…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURMc00tVTVBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xef9561a8b0283ca8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDLsM-U5AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I HIGHLY recommend using Aviv movers!

I moved out of a 1st floor Somerville apartment to a 4th floor walk up apartment in the North End …”
  - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/boston/comments/1vo8gu1/rare_boston_movers/p3niir8/) — “r/boston — no, but I always plug Aviv movers out of Waltham. (They serve a wide area) Great quotes and great team of guys!!  It’s like the o…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as veteran-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.avivmovers.com): 30 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Aviv%20Moving%20%26%20Storage&query_place_id=ChIJNQwrgJlw44kRqDwosKhhle8): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/waltham/profile/moving-and-storage-companies/aviv-moving-storage-0021-73363): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Aviv%20Moving%20%26%20Storage&query_place_id=ChIJNQwrgJlw44kRqDwosKhhle8): 4.4★ from 161 ratings
- [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/waltham/moving-companies/aviv-moving-storage/service/510508351343747077): Listed on this source
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.AvivMovingandStorage.41142988.html): Listed on this source
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/waltham/aviv-moving-and-storage-reviews-330782.htm): 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.

- “Just booked Aviv! Thanks for the rec!” — u/sg2037 in r/boston (2026-08-14) — https://www.reddit.com/r/boston/comments/1vo8gu1/rare_boston_movers/p3ob9ip/
- “no, but I always plug Aviv movers out of Waltham. (They serve a wide area) Great quotes and great team of guys!!  It’s like the one recommendation I always have to share. My cousin just used them to m…” — u/Character-Habit-9683 in r/boston (2026-08-14) — https://www.reddit.com/r/boston/comments/1vo8gu1/rare_boston_movers/p3niir8/
- “Aviv Movers (I think our of Waltham but serve north shore) it’s the one recommendation I always give! Best quotes, kind hard workers. Def at least call for a quote” — u/Character-Habit-9683 in r/northshore (2026-06-25) — https://www.reddit.com/r/northshore/comments/1udlela/mover_opinions_please/ottq6eb/

## Recent reviews

- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Reagan Haynes · 2026-07-21**: Probably fine if you don’t have nice furniture. They tried to dissuade me from insurance the first haul, and i got anyway, so they left my nicest pieces for the next round. Got talked out of the insurance the next time -  one antique is missing a full drawer- another has a huge chip out of the front…
- **1/5 · Angi · Reagan H. · 2026-07-01**: Probably fine if you don't have nice furniture. They tried to dissuade me from insurance the first haul, and I got it anyway, so they left my nicest pieces for the next round. Got talked out of the insurance the next time - one antique is missing a full drawer, another has a huge chip out of the fro…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ronnie Cohen · 2026-06-26**: Aviv movers is TOP NOTCH.  Professional, On time.  They handle packing and loading on our behalf and If i can give 10 stars i would
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Timmy · 2026-06-25**: The Aviv team was fantastic. They worked fast and were very careful with my things. Anything that could be broken in transit was wrapped up and moved carefully. Highly recommend.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Leanne Knight · 2026-06-20**: The AVIV crew is always very professional and friendly! They treat all my belongings with care and make sure I'm happy with the results. Thank you so much for helping with my last 2 moves!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · mark bernard · 2026-06-10**: Did a long distance interstate move  with Aviv Moving and Storage and had an excellent experience!
The movers were on time and very efficient and professional.
The coordinator, Michael always answered/returned my calls and remained on point with the original contract.
I would definitely use this com…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brooks Jones · 2026-05-08**: I used AVIV Moving & Storage for a move from Norfolk, MA to Providence, RI and the whole job was nearly flawless. David led the crew and set the tone from the moment they arrived: fast, professional, and clearly experienced. The new building’s elevator was out of service on move day, which meant eve…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Gili Lahav · 2026-04-16**: I had an excellent experience with Aviv Moving and Storage. They were with me throughout the entire process, making everything smooth and stress-free
The movers were amazing, professional, efficient, and always ready to help. They took great care of my belongings and made sure   everything arrived s…
- **1/5 · Angi · Judy U. · 2025-12-01**: Says everything was stolen and broken and that she sued them in 2021. In-State Moving Service, $1,396.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lora Pike · 2025-10-02**: Another Outstanding Experience with Aviv Movers!

This is my third time using Aviv Movers over the past 15+ years, and once again, they completely exceeded my expectations.

Today, Jose and two other men, moved me from my home on the North Shore to South Boston, into a third-floor condo. Not an easy…

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