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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Big Hill Movers. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$900 – $1,700
Typical move around $1,300
Big Hill Movers is an Acton company that says it's been doing residential and commercial moves across Eastern Massachusetts since 2007, with particular experience handling the heavy or awkward items — pianos, safes, shop and gym equipment — that other movers turn away. The owner, Anthony, is named in review after review, from 2021 through 2026, for responding quickly to quote requests and for a crew that handles delicate or oversized items with care: a baby grand piano another company couldn't fit into the room, a 496-pound safe, a lathe and shop tools, furniture carried down narrow staircases. Long-distance moves come up too — customers describe trips from Central Massachusetts to New Hampshire, New York and Pennsylvania. But the picture isn't uniform. Several reviews, spread from 2021 through 2025, describe a different side of the same company: a 2022 review flagged a 3.5-hour minimum charge tucked into the fine print of an otherwise reasonable-sounding quote; a 2023 review said a $2,300 estimate turned into a $4,000 bill along with items the reviewer said were broken and lost; a 2024 review described the owner missing a scheduled first meeting, then overcharging beyond the original estimate once the move happened; and a 2025 review said the company cancelled on the day of the move and refused a refund. A 2021 review described repeated attempts to reach the owner about unresolved problems going unanswered. The same person praised elsewhere for responding fast is, in these reviews, described as hard to reach once something goes wrong. For a job that needs specialty handling — a piano, a safe, awkward furniture on tight stairs — the specific-item track record here is real; just get the estimate and its minimum-charge terms in writing before moving day, given how often billing disputes come up.
Big Hill Movers were a life saver. I moved cross country and had issues with my container delivery. Big Hill Movers were so flexible and worked with me in getting my things to me quickly. They are very much appreciated!
I've used Big hill twice now moving items most movers hang up the phone on, say the word "lathe" and your going to here a click on the other end from most companies. They have moved my lathe, tool boxes and shop equipment. I see they have several poor reviews regarding cost, time, etc. This world is costly, life is expensive and made more so with formalities, pleasantries, paperwork and nonsense. These guys are young, they are busy, and if you want some stuff moved, pay them and it'll be moved. The price was fair and when the move was done I handed everyone on Anthony's team a $50 bill as a token of appreciation as things should be done . Thank you from Just ~ In Time Small Engine Repair.
I bought a large safe from tractor supply on Wednesday. On Thursday I had a couple of guys that were going to help me bring it in the house, but when they found out that the size of it and the fact that it weighed 496 pounds they chickened out so Friday I contacted Big Hill Movers. Within a few minutes and a couple of exchanges of photos I had it all set up for Saturday morning between eight and nine AM. Anthony and his crew showed up on time with a truck that had a couple large two wheelers, for moving appliances, dollies, and a multitude of moving blankets. The three of them took a look to see where it had to go and figured out how to do it. It was going to have to go down some cement cellar stairs to the back of the house and in and then eventually into another room in the finished part of the basement. The whole operation took about a half an hour. They were very fast and efficient and were very very careful with getting it down the stairs and into the house. It’s in pristine condition no damage whatsoever. Anthony and his two helpers were extremely easy to work with all they wanted is for you to just stand back and let them do their thing. When they were done, I jokingly referred to them as three goobers and a truck that caused quite a bit of laughter and I think it’s going to be their new nickname at least for me. If I need anything else moved, I’m going to be calling them because they really know what they’re doing.
I was delighted with Big Hill and their service for my local move between Lexington and Acton. They were careful and efficient and great to work with.
Made my move so easy! 10/10 shout out to Anthony!!
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