First-Rate Moving & Storage | Top Rated Movers in MA & NH
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We've Provided the Best in Moving Services for Over 10 Years
If you want the best locally-owned service at a great price, then look no further!! Our track record speaks loud and clear of our commitment to ensure a seamless process for each and every client! We are there for our customers from the beginning of their plan to move, up until the move date itself. By phone, email, text, whatever you prefer we are here day in and day out to answer any questions you may have! Our feeling of accomplishment comes from our customer satisfaction.
Residential Moving
First Rate Moving & Storage provides residential moving services throughout New England! We're a Windham based moving company that has been in business for over 10 years.
Commercial Moving
First Rate Moving & Storage helps your business get going faster. As the best moving company in Windham we understand how important it is to run a successful business. Hire our office movers today - lose no working business days.
Long Distance Moving
First Rate Moving & Storage moves you close and far. If you're looking for the best long distance movers, you've landed the right spot. Don't settle for less, let First Rate Moving & Storage handle the movers long distance stress.
Vault Storage Moving
First Rate Moving & Storage has got you covered when it comes to vault storage. Thinking about moving vault storage? Give us a call and get a free estimate. Your vault is in safe hands.
Pool Table Moving
If you're looking for the best pool table movers call First Rate Moving & Storage. We're accredited by the American Billiard Installers Association so you can rest assured your pool table moving experience rolls just like the 8-ball on your last shot.
Senior Moving
Finding the best senior moving services is like finding the needle in the haystack, although it’s not impossible. That’s where we come in. We have dedicated years of work into senior moving services helping countless moms and pops get to their new location stress-free.
We also provide Spa-Moving Services. Combining muscle and knowledge, our phenomenal staff uses industrial-strength, top-of-the-line equipment to move your beloved items. Submit your request today to set up a live video consultation with First-Rate Moving & Storage
What our customers are saying about us
Marilyn Fay
18:34 24 Oct 24
I would highly recommend First-Rate to anyone for moving. When reaching out for quotes First-Rate was the first to respond and ended up being the best quote I received. Day of the move, the movers arrived on time and were very professional and did a great job in the time frame that was planned. They were very careful with our furniture and were very respectful all around. If ever needed again I will be calling First-Rate.
Diane R. Gentempo
18:32 24 Oct 24
The team did a very good job of moving our home furnishings and doing so in an effective manner, not having to take doors or windows off despite large furniture. They were able to make the day less stressful for us! Thanks!
Peter Casey
01:16 09 Oct 24
Jay and his crew were GREAT! I shopped around and dealt with many movers. Jay was the easy choice. We were on a tight budget, and Jay came to the house twice to do a thorough walk-through to help us decide what was worth taking and what should be left or sold. They moved us 2,300 miles, and we didn't have any issues. They showed up when they said they would and did an excellent job packing and unpacking everything. I would recommend Jay & First Rate Movers for any move.
Kara Gershman
22:51 05 Oct 24
The move went amazingly smooth! They showed up on time and were careful with everything! The guys were super nice too! 10/10- highly recommend.
Anne Cerami
15:33 03 Oct 24
Every step of the way, everyone truly lived up to the name of this company. First Rate! An unexpectedly nice experience during a very stressful time. Thank you, all.
Eric Beaulieu
16:12 01 Oct 24
Price wasn't outrageous. I was having trouble with a different moving company constantly bailing. These guys took my call and came the next day and was done in 3 hours.
Eva Bak
17:28 10 Sep 24
We hired them to move our 5 bedroom home. From the first interaction on the phone I was impressed. They were happy to answer any question and returned calls promptly. Their estimate was very detailed so there was no question what was included. The crew arrived and were very professional and efficient. We were asked to pay the bill and when later I discovered that the amount was not what was quoted Jay immediately rectified the situation. I highly recommend this company and their price was very fair.
Sam Simmons
15:58 01 Sep 24
After all mishaps yesterday they made it right and came today to move me very friendly employees and the owner was on vacation and still took care of me thank you
Ryan Piche
00:34 30 Aug 24
These guys were awesome! Day before we had a very bad experience with the orginal movers. Then First Rate Movers came in on a days notice and absolutely turned things around and made our move as stress free as possible. Thanks Guys!
Michelle Cohen
21:23 28 Aug 24
I would recommend First-Rate Moving & Storage for anyone moving out of state. They were very professional and did a great job! Jay was very personable. The process went as smooth as possible considering such a big move.
Heidi Breault
14:09 22 Aug 24
They were in constant contact either via text or phone call. They were on time and very reasonable in their pricing.
Emily Peck
13:37 18 Aug 24
We had such a great experience from start to finish! Dave and Jay were quick to respond in the weeks leading up to the move, answering all my questions and concerns. The price was fair, and the lowest price we could find! Every other company was giving us quotes that were double, or triple...and didn't accurately reflect what items we needed moved. The team of movers with First-Rate showed up on time TO THE MINUTE, and were smiling, professional, and cared for our items! They even took extra time to wrap furniture so it wouldn't be damaged. Unexpected! They arrived at our new home quickly, unpacked everything within an hour. Over all amazing service...will be recommending to everyone! 10/10!
daniel saunders
01:29 16 Aug 24
Did an awesome job!! Very professional. Would highly recommend!
Kendra R.
18:11 03 Aug 24
My movers were kind, helpful and most of all VERY caring when moving my personal belongings. I will DEFINITELY use first-rate moving again and recommend to friends & family.
helen pappas
00:34 30 Jul 24
Service was prompt, fast, careful, and very professional. Guys were friendly and extremely careful. Excellent value. I would recommend to all my family and friends. Entire process was stress free. Thank you Team First-Rate Moving for making our move so successful!
Denice Walker
21:11 17 Jul 24
The crew showed up on time and could not have been more professional or polite. It was in the 90’s so it was hot and humid. They worked as a great team and the next day when they came to finish packing and load it was the same. I had used this company for a small move of a few thing for my sister to MO. She had the same experience with good communication on arrival and also as professional and courteous. I would use them again and recommend them highly. Customer service at its highest level!
Julie Lira
13:48 06 Jul 24
Best decision we made! They worked so hard the entire time; it was really impressive. They were a huge help !
Alyssa Whitebone
17:22 03 Jul 24
Absolutely exceptional experience with First-Rate Moving! They moved our furniture from our old home, into their storage unit and then into our new home for us. The team was courteous, professional and extremely careful packing/unpacking and moving our furniture and belongings.Booking was very straight forward and they were prompt in getting me estimates, answering questions, etc.Hands down the best moving company I have worked with and the only one I will and recommend moving forward! Thank you to First-Rate!
Deb and Ken Stott
03:08 27 Jun 24
This place is amazing! We had only a few hours notice to move a very memorable, heartfelt heirloom pool table and Jay the owner and his team were on site within a few hours dismantling and saving the day thank you, Jay!
Jenn Lessard
01:20 27 Jun 24
Last minute move they saved us! We were able to keep sentimental pieces from our childhood home! Great service, efficient and respectful of your personal property!
Diann B
20:53 19 Jun 24
My experience with First-Rate Moving was wonderful, from my first meeting with Jay to assess my house and all its contents, to the numerous calls to answer my questions, to the crews that both emptied my house and then moved me into my new home. The crews were great -- efficient, friendly, and careful with all of my things. I would recommend First-Rate Moving enthusiastically!
Morgan B
22:25 18 Jun 24
Jay was extremely helpful scheduling a last minute job to offload 1,800 lbs of hardwood from a tractor trailer into our house. The First-Rate crew showed up right on schedule just before the trucking company arrived. The movers were professional, courteous, and careful getting the long bundles of wood into our home. Thank you for a job well done! We'll definitely contact Jay and First-Rate Moving for our next move.
Julie Barras
15:49 22 May 24
Excellent service and super fast! we called them around 6:30pm and our stove was moved for us the very next morning! wow!! highly recommend and will be using them again in the future. thank you!
Robert Fitts
17:22 20 May 24
Our move went super smooth and both guys were very professional.
Rachel M
12:38 19 May 24
First Rate did a great job moving my 2-bedroom apartment! Pricing was at a good rate, comparable and a bit better than som competitor quotes and no surprises. Daniel was great taking my inventory and explaining the elements of the quote and answered my follow up questions. The guys were SO fantastic, quick and efficient, everything was in perfect condition. I appreciated their help so very much.
Josiah Gulstrom
17:31 18 May 24
Excellent movers got us all unpacked on schedule. Our movers were eddy Justin and another guy and they were great.
James McLaughlin
23:35 29 Apr 24
A pleasure hiring this company for my move. Everything went smoothly, kudo to Jay for employing such a fine staff.They were thre to make me the customer happy.Would highly recommend to anyone that is moving
Christopher Derby
21:57 29 Apr 24
This was my second move with First Rate and it was another great job. Christian, Eddie, and Edwin were very friendly, arrived on time and got right to work. They were professional, friendly, and ahead of schedule all the way to the end of the move. Everything was moved with care even taking extra time to fix the bed back that we had broken before the move. We were completely satisfied with First Rate being the most competitive price we got. Highly recommend!
Mike Trapan
19:14 28 Apr 24
Great bunch of guys, from the phone calls to the actual move…nothing but customer orientated! Thank you everyone!!!
Valerie Bassett
16:15 30 Mar 24
This team did an AWESOME job moving us halfway across the country! Dicson & Gregorih were the dream team - packing safely and efficiently, directing and organizing the local hires, and communicating with me on their progress and ETAs. I will absolutely use this team and highly recommend this company!!
Sam D.
12:19 27 Mar 24
Highly recommend. The crew was professional, on time, respectful and caring. Would use them again. Thank you
Austin Nelson
04:09 05 Mar 24
Jason manages an amazing company! He is personable and efficient and our move from Massachusetts to Utah went seamlessly. He was easy to contact by cell and by messaging and he responded quickly with answers and clarification. We had many fragile pieces, artwork and a piano and everything arrived in perfect condition. He kept in touch during the drive so we knew exactly when he would arrive. I highly recommend his company, First Rate Moving and Storage.
Elissa Getto
21:12 28 Feb 24
First-Rate Moving & Storage is exactly that. Tremendous service and communication. Professional, reliable and completely dependable. A great job!
Jodie Stevenson
20:59 15 Feb 24
I would like to give Jay and his team the most rave review ever. They were efficient, communicated beautifully, packed up in three locations for us, wrapped everything carefully so it wouldn’t be damaged and could not have been nicer. The team of Junior, Edwin, Dickson, Jimmy, Eddie, Gregory and Jay were AMAZING!! I cannot thank them enough. And lastly, their pricing was very competitive. I could not recommend them more highly.
mary hannon
21:04 12 Feb 24
Jay and his team are easily the best moving and storage company around. Jay is extremely professional, trustworthy, knowledgeable and goes above and beyond for his clients. I truly can not recommend First Rate Moving & Storage enough!
Lucia Hreso
18:00 09 Feb 24
Best experience for my last minute move!
Gregory Burd
15:19 08 Feb 24
What more could you ask for from a moving company? Prompt response, friendly/patient people and moved everything with care. With how quickly they respond to inquiries I wonder if they ever even sleep!?
Molly Wienberg Covey
18:30 25 Jan 24
Jay and his team did an amazing job packing up our apartment and moving it all to a home! They arrived on time, were efficient, and so careful of all our belongings. They then placed everything where we wanted it in our home and made sure to not make the freshly cleaned house dirty. Loved working with the team! We will definitely book with them again for moving needs!
Bill Conboy
19:35 14 Jan 24
First-Rate Moving lives up to their name! We could not have been more pleased with Jay and his hard-working team. It was pouring outside on the day of our house move, and the team wrapped up all of our furniture so well that nothing got wet or dirty. They took great care in covering our floors so the rain water would not damage them. The team was polite, professional, and efficient. We highly recommend this elite small business.
Lou Chalifour
17:45 04 Jan 24
First-Rate Moving was recommended to me by a good friend and they did not disappoint. I did get a few quotes for comparison but First-Rate was very competitive and their communication was even better. Jay was great to work with and the entire crew busted their humps and we’re friendly the whole time. Mine was not an easy move! A 4 bedroom colonial with a finished basement and a wood shop. They carefully wrapped every piece of furniture and got the job done in a day and a half! Thank you Jay, and kudos to your crew.I highly recommend First-Rate Moving.
Matt Simpson
22:24 02 Jan 24
Called First-Rate moving last week to help me move into our first home. Buying a first home is stressful enough, but Jay and his team helped take away the stress from moving. They were fast efficient and most importantly they didn’t damage a single item. Thanks again First-Rate moving! 5 stars
Bill Fosnight
20:53 02 Jan 24
Jason and team were able to fit me in for a same day move of a gun safe. They were right on time, did everything exactly as I requested (I’m an engineer) and got my safe moved in safely. This is the second time I’ve used First-Rate and very happy with their service.
K R
09:18 28 Dec 23
Efficient, gentle with furniture, less expensive than estimate.
Kimberly Dillon
15:25 27 Dec 23
We needed to move my mom and called First-Rate and they were able to fit us in same day. I didn’t think it was possible but they were able to help us. They were extremely professional. I will definitely keep them in mind for any future moves.
N. Freeman (TheBigPictureMovement)
18:11 23 Dec 23
Man I can't even explain the level of satisfaction using First Rate moving! All the guys were respectable, diligent and I'm still trying to figure out how their legs are still attached lol great experience and I would recommend them to literally ANYONE in need of moving services. Thanks so much again!
matt cronican
16:37 21 Dec 23
Great experience. I spoke with Jay who was a very good communicator. The movers were fast and efficient.
Wilsony Georges
12:29 15 Dec 23
Was able to come the same day and get the job done!
Paul M
19:02 12 Dec 23
First Rate Moving Company’s name completely expresses the quality and support of the entire team’s interest on making sure I was informed and comfortable with the move.Jay & Greg were great! They made me feel completely at ease;and likewise, a feeling of trust that everyone along the way will be taking very good care of my valuables.Highly recommend First Rate Moving!!Paul
Anne Webb
15:50 28 Nov 23
This company is AMAZING. All the Team members were professional, respectful and gentle moving my items. The owner was communicative during the move and helped make a stressful situation incredibly easy. THANK YOU ALL.
Jennifer Kaminski
15:15 22 Nov 23
Called last minute and they booked me the same day ! The movers were very polite and conscientious. Overall, the service was great . The rates were better than all the other local movers. Thanks, First-Rate movers, for helping me out so quickly!!!
M M
01:02 22 Nov 23
Could not have asked for a more professional, helpful, friendly and competent moving company. Everyone who worked on the job was wonderful. Every question or concern I had was responded to promptly. Transparent pricing. Flawless move.
lynda derouin
05:17 13 Nov 23
Through several phone calls we organized my items to be moved. They were available as quick as I needed.The guys showed up early, introduce themselves, polite and courteous group. The move went smoothly, quickly and without issue. The estimate quoted was the final price, no hidden fees. I would definitely use them again.
Allison Jakus
14:12 03 Nov 23
Movers came and were very kind and professional. I had a small move and they made quick work of moving my things. No damage to the property and all went quickly. Thank you!
Andre A
21:49 01 Nov 23
Those movers are nice and professionsl. Everything went smooth and the price was reasonable. Well done and thanks.
Lauren M
15:15 25 Oct 23
!TOP NOTCH! My family and I have moved a few times over the years and First-Rate truly is "First Rate"!! I know that sounds a little cliche but there is no other way to put it. Moving is stressful enough so when you find a great company to work with it eases some of the pain. Daniel in the office was great setting up the appt. to have the estimator Jason come out to our home to look over everything. Jason was very friendly, responsive and thorough with all of the details of the move and was even in on the action the day we moved. The communication throughout the move was great and supplies were dropped off when we needed them. The day of the move, (it was a 2 day move) they never stopped. Every single one of these guys were hard workers. You don't see that anymore so needless to say I was very impressed with this, and all were so polite and accommodating. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY!
Benny Ortega
11:00 25 Oct 23
What a great experience.!!! Thank you first-rate for helping me move in to my new home. The crew was amazing from start to finish. I would definitely use you guys again in the future for any of my moving needs.
Corey Garneau
00:30 15 Oct 23
I called First-Rate the day before I needed help on my move and they were able to squeeze me in first thing in the morning the following day! Jay and his team got the job done quickly, professionally, and affordable! Thanks again!
Elizabeth Vigneault
19:18 13 Oct 23
Where do I start, I needed a hot tub moved from house to another. Everyone else wanted an obscene amount of money to do it. I called this place and they had an amazing price! So I signed up! I spoke with Daniel! From start to finish this was by far the best most easiest, nicest experience I have ever had! They made every so easy! I will forever recommend this company! Every single person I felt with was so kind, courteous and professional! Even the gentleman that showed up were super kind! Thank you so much for helping me!! I greatly appreciate all the work you did for me and how easy you made everything and how comfortable I felt with my decision with choosing you! If you are looking for a moving company I would 1000% call these people!! You will NOT regret it!!
Olivia Campbell
10:08 07 Oct 23
These movers did an excellent job and I would highly recommend them! Efficient, friendly, and great outcome. Daniel in the office was also very communicative and pleasant to work with. Thanks first rate movers!
Rebecca Newcomb
12:18 03 Oct 23
Provided last minute availability for my Mom’s move and moved everything where she asked. It was a three legged trip so she could clear out her storage bin, pick up her belongings at my house and take all to her new home. That helped us out tremendously! Yes, I would recommend.
Stuart Blaber
02:24 01 Oct 23
These guys showed up when they said they would and got the job done. They were also really accommodating with changing move date when my closing became in jeopardy at the 11th hour.
Nick
13:41 25 Sep 23
Can’t say enough good things about this company. I worked with Daniel from the start who provided a quote over the phone for a move from a house that even included a stop at a storage unit. Jimmy and Abdiel arrived and made the process so smooth and stress free. They were both personable and professional. We were amazed at how quick the two of them were yet they still took the time to pad the doors, wrap the furniture properly, disassemble the tv stands and reassemble, etc. Since this was our first time using movers we were not sure what to expect, but we have already recommended first rate several times in just the 48 hours since we have used them!
Christine Paccito
22:49 24 Sep 23
Abdiel, Antonio and Jimmy were superb! From disassembling and reassembling my sofa bed to moving things around for my mom, they could not have been better. They scrambled to ensure everything was safe from an unexpected torrential downpour and worked a very long day, tirelessly and with grace and great care. I would highly recommend First Rate.
Gene Peterman
20:43 18 Sep 23
First Rate is Top Notch!!From initial quote, to removing belongings, storing for a bit and then bringing to our new house was a very positive experience.The care they took when wrapping our furniture was evident because it arrived in great condition. Zero scratches or breakage and the care that was taken when bringing into our new house with new floors was amazing. Nice job and THANKS.
Gang S
19:01 14 Sep 23
I just used Jay’s crew to help me move. Guys are very professional. Very good experience.
Kristen Markwith
14:56 10 Sep 23
Our move was extremely efficient & smooth. It was 95 degrees both move days & the guys were amazing… nothing can stop them. Thanks for helping make the move easy. Highly recommend for moving/storage needs. The entire team is great!!
Marilyn Last
19:12 09 Sep 23
Just had a hot tub moved by this company and they were great! Super kind and professional! Will definitely refer them to family and friends
Whitney Krieger
01:28 07 Sep 23
I can’t say enough about the experience we had with First-Rate! The communication from start to finish was incredible and the team on moving day was top notch!! No details were missed, they took pride in their work, and they went the extra mile to keep everything safe! HIGHLY recommend this team!
Sahil Sharma
23:56 05 Sep 23
We were moving into our first home! There were a million things on our mind and a million others lining up. In the midst of all the hassle, we hired these guys for moving.And it was the best decision we made!Daniel and Jay were quick to respond, easy to reach and always available for any questions. And the moving team, Abdiel, Antonio and Edwin.. were the rockstars! They were quick, efficient and professional. They packed everything with careful detail, carried everything with care, disassembled & assembled with expertise, and completed the move with incredible care and velocity.So, if you are a new home owner, do yourself a favor.. take one decision off your plate and hire First-Rate Moving and Storage!
Mike Decker
21:46 31 Aug 23
Jay was excellent! Very courteous, polite, eager to provide help, worked with us until everything was totally complete and to our satisfaction! Probably the best delivery service I have dealt with in my lifetime. Kudos to Jay 10X’s!Mike Decker
Zhen Overberg
17:31 31 Aug 23
Excellent moving company. The crew are professional, very helpful and polite. The owner was willing to take the effort to come for an on-site estimate, and therefore was able to gave us an accurate and very reasonable price.First-rate Moving gave a fixed price/ contract, not a floating price like the moving company we hired in the past who ended up changing us double than the estimate.We will recommend First-Rate Moving to our friends.
Anthony DiCicco
15:10 30 Aug 23
From the first call to the owner Jay to when the men showed up til the last piece of furniture was put in place the process was seemless. Moved my Dad from his home to his new place it could not have gone better! The 3 men Abdiel Jimmy and Antonio were outstanding and professional. Answered all my questions and put me at ease during the whole move! I have another move coming up soon I will be calling First rate again!!
Melanie
15:05 22 Aug 23
This company was great to deal with!Very professional, very courteous, very accommodating. Would highly recommend
zhongyuan dou
18:09 14 Aug 23
Supper responsive on the communication.I called in Saturday and got the moving done on Monday!Great service at inexpensive price.
Susan Parisi
22:18 11 Aug 23
Antonio, Cristofel, and Eddy did an amazing job. Highly recommend using this company!
Dan Chau
10:54 08 Aug 23
Jay and crews are very professionalWe would recommend our friends and family anytime
Tracy Cerrato
16:35 07 Aug 23
I never used a mover before but Jay and his company were great! They stayed in touch throughout the move and were even ready to make any changes along the way as needed. The guys (Abdiel, Gregorih & Eddy) did a great job loading and unloading a gazillion boxes on one of the hottest and muggiest days this summer… and without complaint. I can’t recommend them enough! 😁
Stacy Kutzelman
00:47 06 Aug 23
Excellent experience! On time, gentle with all boxes, very helpful. I was impressed!
Jessica Daley
23:06 04 Aug 23
Jay was fast to answer and respond- quick to arrive for guided visual on site validated quote and his crew was efficient on a large job, communicated well and utilized the team to make things easy for me - I won't be using anyone else after several moves in and out of a home due to flood water. His crew showed up ....after a long year I can't say that about many ...I'll say it about them 👏
Mary Kemper
12:12 03 Aug 23
Amazing crew and great communication!
Curtis Wheat
20:57 20 Jul 23
Christopher, Eddy, Edwin were very professional. Handled all my request with a smile. Work fast and handle everything with care. Will recommend.
Laura Rosso
01:41 16 Jul 23
Jay and his crew at First-Rate are a class act. They were able to fit us into the schedule on very short notice. Guys were quick and efficient moving a heavy bedroom set. They made it look easy. Would absolutely use them again. Highly recommend.
Eileen Powers
15:13 15 Jul 23
What can one say, professional, polite, experienced, on time and would use them again.Thank you Mark for helping us at time of need.Hank ouellette & Eileen Powers
Dan KOEN
16:00 12 Jul 23
Gregorio, Eddy & Abdiel came to move a hot tub from the driveway to the back deck. It was heavy and awkward but these 3 guys made it look easy. They were courteous, professional and did the job quickly. I would do business with this company again and highly recommend them
Nita Lamborghini
00:30 11 Jul 23
First Rate Moving is a top of the line moving company. From beginning to end they were a pleasure to work with. They were extremely professional and hard working. They care about their customers and treat your possessions with respect. They go above and beyond, to make sure you are satisfied. Finally, they are by far the best moving company I have ever used. And their pricing is very reasonable. In all, a great organization to work with. I highly recommend them.
DonnaLee Campbell
19:38 10 Jul 23
I was very happy with my experience.. The two young gentleman they sent were professional, helpful & polite..
Bill G
13:37 09 Jul 23
Jay and his Crew were top notch, professional and will be using their service for our future move.
Jacqueline Tiner
15:58 06 Jul 23
Fast, efficient, great communication and good price. Would definitely recommend!
Edythe Beede
10:50 04 Jul 23
I found the guys are greatEd, Edwin & Aithofer. Hope I got the spelling right. The three guys I had were wonderful
We Service, NH, MA and FL
Our locations serve New Hampshire, Massachuchets and Florida for local, long distance,spa-moves, senior moves and international moves. We specialize in long distance moves nationwide as well. We help over 1,000 families with their moving needs each year, and it would be our pleasure to provide you with a free estimate for your upcoming move!
We've Provided the Best in Moving Services for Over 10 Years
If you want the best locally-owned service at a great price, then look no further!! Our track record speaks loud and clear of our commitment to ensure a seamless process for each and every client!
