Moving FAQs

Yes, Four Guys And A Truck™ moving company suggests putting your clothes in trash bags or boxes to protect them in case of inclement weather before your move. We also have the proper packing supplies that you need to protect all of your household belongings or business goods.

No, Four Guys And A Truck™ moving company will make it happen! We offer short distance moving, long distance moving, packing services and loading and unloading services. Our team will ensure that no matter how big or small your move is, we will transfer all of your belongings safely.

Yes, you can get the stabilizing bars at an appliance store or order them online for your model. Four Guys And A Truck™ movers recommends these for safe transportation and to prevent damage.

Yes, you should write what’s inside and where it’s going. Better yet, you can use colored post-it’s to color-code where your boxes and furniture are going in the house. Put the corresponding colored post-its on the doors of the rooms at the unload site.

Yes, Four Guys And A Truck™ movers will give you a call when the truck is leaving the yard in the morning.

You can as a time-saver, but Four Guys And A Truck™ moving company can certainly do that for you the day of the move.

If you have extra stuff that you do not want to move, you could organize a garage sale or online sale to get rid of things. It is also recommended to only buy the food you will need up until the day you move. Toss or recycle anything that cannot be donated.

We want to make sure your valuables make it safe to your new location. We offer supplies such as boxes, bubble wrap, tape, packaging paper, and mattress covers.

The United States Postal Service website will supply you with a Change of Address form. It is also important to change your address with your insurance companies, credit card companies, and banks to name a few.

There are a few things that Four Guys And A Truck™ are not allowed to move in our vehicles. These consist of the following:

• Aerosol Cans
• Ammonia
• Ammunition
• Car Batteries
• Charcoal/lighter fluid
• Cleaning solvents
• Fertilizer
• Paints/Varnishes
• Pool chemicals
• Pesticides
• Matches
• Kerosene
• Propane tanks

You should keep with you anything that you will need until your belongings are unpacked. Common items include clothing, electronics chargers, toiletry items, paper towels and toilet paper, and anything else your family will need.

Appliances such as washers, dryers, and refrigerators must be disconnected ahead of time, and we recommend a stabilizing bar for your washing machine to prevent damage.

The earlier you can schedule your move the better, but we can typically work with you on last-minute moves.

Yes! We offer labor services to assist you with just the loading or unloading portion of your move. Read more here.

Moving can be an emotionally and physically draining process and hiring a professional mover provides you with exceptional value and support on an otherwise stressful day. Professional movers will handle delicate, heavy, or bulky items with care and specific moving skills. We treat every move with personal care, like you would receive from friends and family.

We base an estimate on various factors, including the drive time for each leg of the move (from our truck yard to your original home, then to your destination, and then back to our truck yard), taking an inventory of your belongings, and the timeframe for the delivery. Our team is very experienced, and we pride ourselves on providing very accurate estimates.

Moving services represent the majority of your moving expense, but you should also budget for packing supplies (boxes, tape, etc.) and moving insurance as needed.

We recommend scheduling your move as far in advance as possible. The farther out you can plan your move, the greater availability you will have in choosing a date and time that’s convenient for you. We do realize that advanced planning is not always possible and will do our best to accommodate last-minute moves as well.

Our professional movers and moving trucks are equipped to move during rain, sleet, or snow under 2-3”. Over 3” of snow, we will work with you on rescheduling before or after your date to accommodate. We have supplies to keep your belongings safe from the elements. However, we do recommend you shovel, rake, or clear the access ways in preparation for their arrival to keep things on track.

We do require that you or a representative be present at all times during the move so you can make sure we’ve moved everything you need.

We calculate most moves by the hour, by the guy plus a flat truck fee. We also calculate small moves on an as determined basis.

We require a 10% deposit to book your date. We can get that deposit over the phone by debit or credit card. The remaining balance will be due at completion of job. Payment methods can be cash, debit, or credit card. Most out of state moves do require an additional deposit schedule that will be explained before booking and final payment due on completion of job.

For up to a 2-bedroom home we work together over the phone to get an exact list going room by room determining your inventory, that way we both understand the inventory involved in the move. For a 3-bedroom home or commercial move we provide a FREE In-Home/Office estimate. 

We provide a damage coverage policy that is required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We go over coverage on every estimate we send out in writing.

A mutual date and time are confirmed on every move. Arrival time is always known in advance. We generally arrive within a ½ hr. of scheduled ETA. You will receive a call from your crew leader when they are a 1/2hr away.