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Navigating Long-Distance Moves from New England (and Beyond)

Long-distance moves come with their own set of challenges. There are typically tighter timelines and longer checklists with bigger projects. There’s also the pressure of uprooting your life for a new state or a new job (no big deal, right?). As one of the go-to/trusted long-distance moving companies in MA, we handle it all; everything from Boston-to-D.C. family moves to Worcester-to-New-York office moves. And yes, when work calls for it, we coordinate full cross-country relocations for people in Boston’s tech, biotech, and financial industries heading to California’s major hubs, which is a growing crowd these days. Read More...

Emergency Packouts Protecting Homes and Businesses

When something unforeseen and unfortunate happens at home or at work, such as a burst pipe, a dishwasher leak, a toilet overflow, or a sudden appliance failure, you don’t have time to plan, pack, or sort. You just need your belongings out of the way and protected fast. As an emergency packout company serving Greater Boston and Central MA, we step in here. The Mastadon crews handle these high-pressure packout situations regularly, and we know exactly what needs to happen. Read More...

From MetroWest to Worcester Central MA Moves

MetroWest and Central Massachusetts have their own rhythm, different from Boston proper or even the North and South Shores. From Worcester’s hills and dining cars to Marlbrough tech parks, Mastodon has moved items throughout all of central MA. The Mastodon team is headquartered in Westborough, and we’re proud of the reputation we’ve built across towns like Westborough, Framingham, Northborough, Worcester, and Marlborough. Our Roots in MetroWest Most companies say they’re “local. Read More...

Navigating Moves in Boston’s Tightest Spaces

Along with our driving and general demeanor/speaking cadence, if you’ve ever tried moving in Boston, you know it’s not for the faint of heart. Behind the exterior walls of our historic buildings lie steep stairwells, narrow hallways, and countless other obstacles. On the outside of the residence, narrow streets make it a constant battle to find optimal parking for a moving truck. Apartment relocations in this city come with a set of difficult challenges. Read More...

Relocating Businesses Without Missing a Beat

When a business relocates, every hour counts, placing it in a different operational category than a residential move. Not that homeowners don’t want/deserve an efficient move, but when businesses relocate, hours = dollars. Computers need to be online, phones need to be working, and teams need to stay productive. When companies are looking for office relocation movers in Boston, they turn to Mastodon. We appreciate that a commercial/corporate is about keeping operations running with as little disruption as possible. Read More...

Professional Movers Beat the DIY Approach in Every Move

At Mastodon Moving, we’ve seen just about every moving scenario imaginable. And if there’s one thing we know for certain, it’s that do-it-yourself moves usually end up costing more in time, stress, and sometimes even injury than they save in money. We get it, we live in a DIY-encouraging culture right now. You can find endless content on moving and packing tips online, but ultimately, if you choose to DIY your move, it’s your body, time, and effort that have to make the move happen. Read More...

How Can I Stage My Home to Sell?

When it comes time to sell your beloved home, you will want it to look its absolute best. A pristinely clean, uncluttered, well-decorated home can impress potential buyers enough so that they see the value in the space and put in an offer! This is where home staging can play a critical role in your home selling process. What is Home Staging? According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), “Home staging is a method of decorating meant to highlight your home’s most impressive assets and help buyers imagine themselves moving in and living there. Read More...

Relocating? 5 Questions to Ask Your Movers

Moving to a new city or town can be an incredibly exciting time, but it can also be pure chaos if you don’t plan accordingly. Hiring professional movers, who have years of experience packing, planning, and moving your valued possessions is always the best idea. Finding the right movers might seem like an overwhelming task especially when thinking about all the other items on your “To Do” list when you are in the throes of moving. Read More...

How Can Professional Movers Protect Your Home and Possessions?

At Mastodon Movers, we pride ourselves on our professional, efficient, and personalized moving team. Not only do we work to get the job done, but we do so with a mind toward doing things the way we would, if it was our own home being moved. For us, that means taking extra care of the home in which we are working and around the possessions we are packing. How do we do this? Read More...

Winter Moving Tips

Moving at any time of year can be overwhelming, let alone when the temperature has dipped and the weather might not be completely cooperative. However, with the right professional moving company that has plenty of experience moving families and businesses in all seasons, you should have no problems, even in less than ideal conditions. Winter is not a prime moving season. The spring and summer tend to be the peak of moving as families hope to get settled before school starts for children and the weather takes a turn for the worse. Read More...

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