Octopus Moving is a fast-growing, licensed, and insured moving company based in Boston with over four years of experience. They provide high-quality moving services to Boston and the surrounding areas, offering local moving, long-distance moving, moving and storage, and moving and packing services. Octopus Moving prides itself on its quality customer service and professional movers, who use modern and first-class equipment. They cater to a variety of needs and offer competitive pricing, with rates starting at $119/hour. Their storage facilities are temperature controlled, and the company is licensed and insured for added peace of mind.
Octopus Moving
Superb
based on 1119+ data points 
The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.About Octopus Moving
Additional Cities Served: Cambridge, Lowell, Quincy, Lynn, Newton, SomervilleShow More >
Moving Services
- Local Moving
- Long Distance Moving
- Moving & Storage
- Moving & Packing
USDOT Interstate LicenseIf you’re moving across state lines, you likely need to hire a moving company with a VALID USDOT license. This licensing information comes from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and applies to a moving company's ability to perform a long distance INTERstate move (for example: from California to Texas). If your move crosses state lines within the same commercial zone, or metropolitan area (for example: DC to Alexandria, VA), it is generally not considered an interstate move and a moving company may not need an "Active" license from FMCSA to perform this type of move. INTRAstate moves (within the same state or city) are regulated by state and local jurisdictions and licensing requirements vary according to locale.
If you’re moving across state lines, you likely need to hire a moving company with a VALID USDOT license. This licensing information comes from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and applies to a moving company's ability to perform a long distance INTERstate move (for example: from California to Texas). If your move crosses state lines within the same commercial zone, or metropolitan area (for example: DC to Alexandria, VA), it is generally not considered an interstate move and a moving company may not need an "Active" license from FMCSA to perform this type of move. INTRAstate moves (within the same state or city) are regulated by state and local jurisdictions and licensing requirements vary according to locale.Authorized
for Interstate Moves
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Summarized Review of Octopus Moving
We've analyzed the customer reviews to provide a summarized snapshot. Imagine the challenge of sifting through and reading every single review a moving company has ever received. Could you spot the fake reviews? Could you formulate a well-rounded analyses, or would you be left relying on a gut feeling?
Our rigorous evaluation process addresses this by meticulously vetting each moving company based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience:
1. Quality
9.58/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Octopus Moving is highly recommended by customers for its fantastic service, professionalism, and efficiency, despite a rare mention of poor customer service.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“great overall service”
“great work by movers”
“got it done with not even a scratch on anything”
2. Punctuality
9.6/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Octopus Moving consistently demonstrates exceptional time management, arriving on or ahead of time for moves, including long-distance relocations and under various circumstances.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“were on time”
“punctual”
“prompt arrival”
3. Affordability
9.31/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Octopus Moving is highly praised for its extremely reasonable, competitive prices, and lack of hidden fees, making it a cost-effective choice among customers.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“the price was reasonable”
“prices were very fair”
“prices are extremely reasonable for the greater Boston area”
4. Communication
9.16/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Octopus Moving is overwhelmingly praised for being responsive, easy to work with, and maintaining clear and helpful communication throughout the moving process, although there was an isolated complaint about being cursed at on the phone.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“very communicative”
“very communicative and easy to work with”
“Natalie and Alex communicated regularly”
5. Stick to Prices
8.57/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Octopus Moving consistently maintains transparent pricing with no hidden fees, accurately matches their estimates, honors online deals, and often offers lower estimates than competitors.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“company did not stick to quoted prices”
“transparent pricing”
“without any hidden fees or surprises”
Customer Insights
Local Move Duration: 2 hours from 15 reviews
Interstate Move Duration: 2 days from 3 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Natalie, Alex, Sasha | Natalie and Alex great communication, Sasha led excellently |
| Sasha | Sasha and crew were careful and courteous |
| Tom, Valera, Kambolat | Tom guided well, Valera & Kambolat were friendly and kind |
| Natalie, Sasha | Natalie was helpful, Sasha made the trip very quickly |
| Valera, Kambolat | very polite, organized, careful |
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- 1. Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
- 2. Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
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