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Smooth Mooves is a small Malden moving crew — four employees, run by Jean Richard Ceac (background-checked in December 2020) — that's picked up Thumbtack's Top Pro badge two years running, in 2024 and 2025, and has been hired 376 times through the platform. The five most recent reviews, spanning September 2025 through January 2026, tell a consistent story: fast response, careful handling of heavy or awkward pieces, and clear communication. One customer described a same-day pickup and delivery arranged by Richard for under half of what competitors quoted; another had a motorized recliner lift chair carried up a flight of stairs 20 miles away without issue; a third moved a full house's worth of furniture — including two heavy dining sets — from a house to a second-floor apartment without a hitch. There's a caveat worth knowing, though: Thumbtack's own star breakdown for the business, built from 118 ratings, is bimodal — 80% five-star against 11% one-star, with almost nothing in between — and the negative review text isn't retrievable, so it's not clear what that unhappy minority experienced. The company's own page also gives two different tenure figures for itself, '10 years of experience' in one spot and '6 years in business' in another, worth asking about directly. For a straightforward local move handled carefully, the recent reviews are reassuring — just go in aware that roughly one in nine ratings on the platform is a one-star, whatever caused it.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Smooth Mooves LLC. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Flights without an elevator, counting both ends.
Estimated range
$900 – $1,700
Typical move around $1,300
They were extremely professional and handled my item with the utmost care. They were also very transparent and upfront in their quote for the job and were prompt effective and efficient while they completed the work. They will be the first people I contact with any future moving and can't wait to refer friends. They also had good customer service on the phone and in person. Details: 1-2 items, Other furniture items, Less than 5 miles, Stairs to load items, Stairs to unload items. Furniture Moving and Heavy Lifting
I called at 4:30p inquiring about pricing for one item. Richard notified me there was a possibility of same day pick-up and delivery, and called back with an incredibly reasonable price (I was getting quoted over $500 from other companies for one large item, and only needed it moved 10 miles away). By 8:30pm the item was fully moved - the movers were communicative and efficient. By far easiest moving process thanks to them. Details: 1-2 items, Other furniture items, 11 - 20 miles, No change in floors to load items, No change in floors to unload items. Furniture Moving and Heavy Lifting
Everything about Jean and his team was professional. They were very professional and amazing at helping us move our table! Will definitely be using smooth mooves again. Details: 1 large item, 1-10 small items, Dining table, 21-50 miles, No flights of stairs, Packing services and supplies. Furniture Delivery
Both mover were amazing? They went above and beyond to make sure everything went smooth. Especially going from a house to an apartment on 2nd floor was a little skeptic before I know my furnitures are heavy but with all honesty they did their thing and I am so grateful and happy. I had 2 dining set one marble and one glass and they were pretty heavy, 2 bedroom sets and a big living room along with some extra things, they did an amazing job. Thank you for such a wonderful service. Details: 11-20 items, Sofa, Armchair / recliner, Loveseat, Dining table, Side table / lounge table, Bed frame, Mattress, Mirror / painting, Boxes, Other furniture items, Less than 5 miles, Stairs to load items, Stairs to unload items. Furniture Moving and Heavy Lifting
This pro responded immediately and was able to pick up a motorized recliner lift chair, transport it to me 20 miles away, and bring it upstairs without any issue. Works on Sundays which is helpful! Experienced movers, on time, quick, and courteous with phone and the text updates of arrival times. Good price and extremely happy with the experience. Would definitely hire again! Details: 1 large item, 0 small items, Armchair / recliner, 11-20 miles, One or more flights of stairs. Furniture Delivery
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