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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Five College 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
Five College Movers describes itself on its website as offering residential, commercial and long-distance moving, apartment moving, packing, piano moving and storage, and says it has been in business 17 years. A recent customer said the movers laid down protective coverings for the floors and door jams and wrapped the larger furniture. A recent customer who needed movers almost next day said they were able to fit the move in last minute. A recent customer said the movers got their apartment packed up and moved in about 3 hours and offered to help set up the new place. A recent 3-star reviewer called the rates very high compared to other reputable companies, at 50-75% higher per hour, and said the owner called to acknowledge the review. A 2025 Reddit poster said they used Five College Movers twice in six months, that the first move went well and the second not so much, and that its rates were notably higher than its competition. A 2024 Reddit commenter said 5 College Movers in the Amherst-Springfield zone was "legit" and worth every penny. A 2026 Google reviewer wrote that a move went ahead the day after a blizzard and that the movers showed up right on time and were careful with belongings through the snow. A 2019 Thumbtack reviewer said Phil came within three hours of the first call to look at the job. That 2019 reviewer said they packed on the first day, loaded on the second, and determined they would need only one truck, piano included, which saved money. A different 2019 Thumbtack reviewer said they wrapped furniture with blankets and moved an entire house into a small apartment in less than 4 hours. A 2021 article on berkshireeagle.com reported that Five College Movers handles the moving of UMass football equipment for road games. An undated Better Business Bureau complaint alleges damage to furniture.
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“In addition to Breen and Fernandes becoming brand ambassadors, Five College Movers handles the moving of UMass football equipment for road games.”
Incredible experience and could not be happier than choose them for my move. They were great at communicating up to the day and also on the way to the pickup. The team was professional and took extreme care of our belongings. They laid down protective coverings for the floors and door jams and took extreme care in wrapping up the larger furniture. If you looking for a great company to move you - this is it.
Very High rates compared to other reputable companies. Was told when asked "We strive to not be the cheapest but the best". Thank you for that and the 50-75% higher per hour rates. Probably very good but so are others in this category. The owner called me to acknowledge my review. I do appreciate his strong feelings of his company value and the work they do. Duly noted. My commentary was based on pricing and the choices that are out there makes you able to save possible thousands and weigh the difference between competency and financial aspects. I do believe this company does has high standards and since my review is principally based on pricing I would embrace that aspect or take another look. Just my thoughts Thank you
Five College Movers were great! I needed movers to move almost next day and they were able to fit me in last minute! The three movers I had were terrific, very friendly and moved everything safely and efficiently! I would highly recommend to anyone!
The movers were efficient and very professional. They clearly had experience and got my apartment packed up and moved in about 3 hours. They took care with all of my furniture and boxes and even offered to help set up the new place. Highly recommend!
Yesterday’s move went better than I could have hoped for seeing we had a blizzard the day before. The movers showed up right on time, were organized, friendly and worked quickly while still being very careful with my belongings through the snow. They communicated clearly throughout the process and both drop offs. They made sure I was comfortable with how everything was handled. It’s not easy trusting people with your furniture, but this team made it stress-free. I couldn’t have asked for better service. I truly appreciate their hard work and would absolutely use them again.
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