James made my moving process a smooth and reasonably priced one. Him and his helper, Dan, were efficient in moving me out of my 1br apartment and safely bringing my stuff to another location. They were prompt, friendly and provided everything I needed for the move, including a box for my flat screen TV, tools to disassemble my headboard from my bed and a mattress bag (for an added cost, of course). James was very personable in the pre-move process as his communication with me was excellent. I updated him on details of the move right up until the day of and he delivered on everything I asked him to do. I highly recommend this service to anyone looking to do a small- to medium-sized move. read more

I've known James for 4 years or so. He helps us move big things around and helped me relocate. I've referred him to several friends and they were grateful. read more

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We used them for a 'people free' move from Wellesley MA to load our items into a freight truck to move to Colorado. James and his crew were respectful, skilled and friendly. We moved about 6,500 sq ft of truck - stacked layers high. Many breakable items, etc - and James is an excellent strategist - so we experienced very little damage. I have no hesitancy referring him for a move - big or small! read more

James has helped me with numerous last minute moving jobs for both personal and work related tasks. Always affordable and always a pleasure to deal with. He really goes above and beyond to be accommodating and treats my belongings with respect. Express Delivery Van are the only movers I call. read more

Step 1: Find awesome West Elm sofa on Craigslist. Step 2: Measure sofa and consider the size it would be in my living room. Think "hmm, this is bigger than I was looking for, but it's so nice!" Ask if there was any trouble getting it in, and have the seller say not at all. Step 3: Get quotes. Mike was cheapest and I'd used him before, so go with him again. Think "sofa is 120 lbs. I can hold 60 lbs. Therefore I can save some money and be his helper." Step 4: Mike arrives on time, and the seller has already moved it into the living room. Step 5: Time for a nice smooth move, right? From the supposedly no-problem-moving-in 2nd floor condo to my elevator building? ...Wrong, oh so wrong. This sofa was not meant to be moved. Ever. Let me count the things that went wrong... 1) We get utterly, completely trapped on the way out the door to the first flight of stairs. There is NO way that thing was easy to get in. But Mike patiently turns, flips, turns again until him and the seller can puzzle it out the door. The wall took a bit of a beating in the process, but there was absolutely no way to avoid that and Mike was being as careful as possible. 2) We arrive at my elevator building, and...IT DOESN'T FIT IN THE ELEVATOR. At that moment, I start frantically crafting "Must Go Today" Craigslist emails in my head. I'm kicking myself for how much money I'm going to lose on this. But Mike remains relatively calm, asks to see the two flights of stairs + long walk we'd have to take and offers to do it for an additional $35. $35?! That's nothing, given how unexpectedly hard the first pickup had been! 3) I discover that 60 lbs of sofa weight is very different from 60 lbs of I-brought-too-many-shoes-on-vacation suitcase weight. I also discover that I have no freaking idea how to move a couch, given that I'd always previously had strong male friends/family/boyfriends to help. But Mike is super patient with me and very encouraging, and keeps providing corrections of how I should hold it so as to be most effective and not die in the process. 4) At the second-to-last doorway, we get trapped again. But Mike's puzzle skills come to the rescue yet again.... ..AND NOW I HAVE A COUCH! I ended up paying him double what we'd agreed upfront (and more than he asked for) because that job was nowhere near what we'd agreed. Most movers would have given up well before then, or demanded some crazy amount. But Mike was patient, calm, and reasonable. He called it a "learning experience" of what to watch out for next time. I have no idea how I'm getting that couch out if I have to move it again, but I'm certain that I'm using Mike if I do. (I also had used him once before, when he was the only person willing to quote a flat rate, rather than hourly, for a move that covered a ~45min drive but only required limited moving on either side. Was happy with him then as well.) read more

Since writing my single review in September (no edits or updates made), Mike has written negative responses to me in September, December/January-ish, and now again at the end of February. Sorry, I'm not going to take down my review. I had a bad experience, and the community deserves to know. They also deserve to know how this person behaves to those who report bad experiences with him: You'll be getting negative messages 6 months after the fact. As I mentioned originally, other people given the same information as Mike handled the job without issue. If Mike expects a good review, he should perform as well as his competition. read more

At first I thought: this guy is gonna help me move? Really? Mike did not wear a muscle T. He doesn't have bulging biceps and triceps. He was not all greasy. He actually wore jeans and a clean polo shirt. I was skeptical, but I kept my cool and went with the flow. At the end of the day, I only have one room of shit to move somewhere less than 10 minute drive away. And my jaw kinda hit the floor once he got moving. He was the most methodically mover I've ever used. My boyfriend kept asking: what does this guy do for real? His instructions on how to move your body in order to get the big thing out of the house was so clear and to the point that I think he can probably teach anything in the world. Mike was on time, professional, efficient, and charged the most reasonable price I could find. When you have a small move that really doesn't require 2 hours, you shouldn't have to pay for that. Just saying. So, use Mike, ignore that negative review. You jaw will drop hit the floor too, if there is enough room for your jaw between the boxes, and in the good way. read more

Mike is brilliant. He made this the easiest move of my life, even with an enormous piece of fitness equipment that he miraculously maneuvered down two twisty staircases single-handedly. He is professional, courteous, and one of the best communicators in the business--even when he had some complications with his vehicle, he kept us apprised of what was going on and took phenomenal care of us and our delivery. Not to mention, his kind manner put me absolutely at ease--I had to curb the inclination to get chatty with him because he seemed like such an all around great person to know. I have nothing but praise for this man and I know exactly whom I'll call next time I need something moved. Hire Mike and his Express Delivery Van, and tip generously! read more

Mike and James were so helpful in making my move into my 1 bedroom apartment a smooth one! I'm probably the least experienced person when it comes to moving. When I moved to Boston from California, all I brought with me was a large suitcase, cowboy boots, a hat, and a twinkle in my eye. In my four or so years being in Boston, I've accumulated so much crap and needed help hauling it all to my new spot. The large items were my bed, a chest, misc appliances, shoes, clothes, shoes and clothes, knick knacks, weird shit, shoes and more clothes. Ugh. Getting all my stuff down from two serious flights of narrow brownstone stairs, and up a flight at my new place was definitely a challenge. That, and my old apartment was under repair from a recent water pipe burst. Mike and James had a plan and were very strategic in angling the furniture for easy moving. I tried to move my bed frame without entirely disassembling it (which was against Mike's advice). Needless to say, it didn't work out in my favor keeping things in tact. Part of the frame bent, so like a lil' bitch, I brought the frame back into my old bedroom to disassemble it and told Mike that he was so right, and that I should've listened to everything he said. Don't be a lil' bitch and ignore advice from the expert moving man with a delivery van and a plan. We finished the move 30 minutes earlier than expected. You really have to know how to prepare your stuff, though. If you have a large drawer unit, keep stuff in the drawers but remove the drawers from the unit. Use shrink wrap for open boxes, properly cover breakable items (mirror, glass) with fabric and shrink wrap. Just don't half ass your packing and your move will be swift and breezy. In a nutshell, I'd totally invite Mike and James over for dinner. They were so laid back, friendly, and super funny! I definitely recommend Mike's services and look forward to using them for all my upcoming furniture buys. Pay in cash and don't forget to tip! read more

Top-notch professional, honest, efficient, on-time, effective communicator, well-maintained gear (packing blankets, straps, van) that is indicative of one who takes his trade and/or services seriously. Prices are fair and he seems to have a good grasp on how to provide a good estimate when provided with accurate information. I was a fine art handler for many years and was impressed with the care Mike took to pack our furniture for transport. Highly recommended. I will definitely call upon Mike for services when necessary in the future. read more

I Just finished a move with the help of james Moore. This guy is incredible. I received close to 6 quotes before asking for his help and his was very competitive. More importantly, he was on time, available, straight to the point. I had to take a heavy mattress and bed frame from beacon hill to davis square. I had planned at least 45 min only to get it down from a fifth floor beacon hill apartment without stairs as I knew we would have to dismantle it. In less than 10 minutes !!! We were in his van, mattress and support ready to go. Amazing. I would also like to point out that when he heard me speaking french, James started speaking french to me and I learned that he had lived in Europe for ten years where he was a genetics researcher. He speaks french and German. Having a mover who was as competent humble honest and interesting was quite a unique experience. Last point. The move was 1 hour and 15 minutes. I had to insist to pay him more than was negotiated ( 1 hour support). Go ahead without hesitation. read more

My daughter was moving in on the busiest weekend in the world : Labor Day weekend , in Boston area ! We just needed to pick up some furniture that she bought online , and there was no way to find somebody to do this job , until I found out about "Express Delivery Van" on Yelp . James was fully booked that weekend , but nonetheless he was able to accommodate us and we are really grateful for his help ! Thank you so much ! This guy rocks ! read more

Mike has helped me move on two different occasions. He was recommended to me by a friend of mine who has used his moving services as well. Mike has excellent verbal communication skills. On the first occasion he brought help and the two of them moved all my furniture (2 br apartment) within 2 hours! The second time he helped me move furniture from a store to my new home. This was done in under one hour. His rates are very reasonable and he is always on point. At no point was any of my valuable furniture damaged. I have recommended Mike to all my close friends and relatives and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone else again. read more

Excellent, Promt service at a great price! A friend recomended Mike to me. He's helped me move things at least 3 times since. He's just one guy, but he always considers the most efficient way to go about the situation. He also takes great pains to make sure that your items are secure & safe. He wraps things in blankets so that they dont get scratched. And fast! Mike dosen't dawdle or waste anybody's time with frivolous stops or a slow pace. He's there to do the job, and that's what he dose! He's honest and upfornt about cost and time. Mike's got timing down to a science. He's also sure to call you if he is detained by traffic or any unforseens. His communication is professional and direct. Plus he's a really nice guy, which helps on a long run. He's become my go to guy for all of my moving needs. read more

Glad I didn't read the reviews here first as then I may not have used him. I sent several emails to people looking for help moving some furniture I purchased from CL. Mike was the only one who answered and in minutes. Less than 24 hours from when I first contacted him we now have new furniture delivered and a sleep sofa in our house moved down a flight of stairs. Prices were reasonable and he answers emails like lightening. If I needed a small move done again he'd be the first person I'd contact. read more

Very professional moves - they were a good fit for moving my 1 bedroom apartment. The van was big enough to accommodate my stuff in 1 trip. Very punctual as well. read more

Mike was awesome and more important, trustworthy! He picked up a table that I bought on Craigslit, and I gave him $775 cash to pay the owner (delivery fee was $95). He was fast and professional, and happily didn't steal the cash I gave him to pay for the table. Thanks Mike -- I'll look to you again whenever I have a move, big or small. Justin Wieland Cambridge, MA read more

I hired Mike to move a leather sofa that I bought on CraigsList. Had been dreading possible complications, but everything went incredibly smoothly this morning. Mike & his helper, James, showed up 15 minutes early at the seller's place in South Boston. They were exceedingly polite & well-mannered. They proceeded to move the leather sofa down 2 flights of narrow winding staircase in under 3 minutes. Unbelievable! They then met me back in Brookline where they installed the sofa in my apartment in under 2 minutes. All told, the move took 45 minutes, including driving time. Brilliant! Mike is phenomenal at giving specific instructions in a calm voice, and all the carrying is done in neat, tidy, precisely calculated movements. (I'm so used to big burly guys having testosterone-fueled arguments while trying to move furniture.) There was zero drama with Mike--total consummate professional. I would use him again in a heartbeat. His fee was so reasonable & the quality of his service was out of this world. read more

I was very pleased with Mike's help moving some chairs today. He was the first person to get back to my email about a quote. His quote was extremely reasonable considering I had to pick the chairs up in West Roxbury and bring them all the way to Somerville. I could not have rented a Van for the price. He put the chairs in the van with ease and no damage. He easily manoeuvred them into my apartment easily too. He was also a great help giving me directions since I got lost on the way there and he was there before me! I tipped him well for that! I would definitely recommend him and use him again. Very nice man, Now if he can come make these chairs I bought, that are way to big for my living room fit, then he would be a Miracle Mike: The Man with the Van. read more

I found Mike on Craigslist when I was looking for a new couch. I called him and he returned my call very quickly with a quote: moving a large couch from JP to Brighton would be $60, and if I wanted he could bring another guy to help for an additional $35. I opted against the extra guy because, as Mike put it definitively, "moving a couch is a two-man job," and despite being of the fair sex I'm no slouch or stranger when it comes to moving furniture (me, strong like bull!). However, Mike called the night of the move when he was over in JP and said that he had not realized how beastly the couch would be... he did not think just he and I could move it up stairs when it had been a true pain in the arse coming down. Yikes! But he was honest about what he would do and how things may go the whole way through, which I really appreciated. Moreover, he sounded like a kid on Christmas morning when I told him I'd enlisted the help of my awesome neighbor for moving the couch up to my 2nd-floor apartment... I could tell he appreciated that, and we got the beast-couch inside no problem. Teamwork win! The bottom line: Mike was efficient, straightforward, and professional, even when things looked like they might go pear-shaped for a minute. I'd definitely hire Mike again for other small moves... but I think I'd spring for the second guy, just to be safe. :) read more

I've hired Mike twice for small moves. Mike was professional, prompt, courteous and very fast. I would definitely hire him again!

Called James on Monday, and he came on Tuesday. Brought my sofa and loveseat from West Roxbury to Framingham and returned the old sofa/loveseat for donation to Habitat for Humanity Restore -- all for $120. It would only have been $80 if I could have helped him get the sofa into my house (I couldn't!). He was excellent at moving large objects through rather narrow entry and inside doors. And he was timely, thoroughly professional, and a lovely person. I highly recommend him. read more

If you don't mind a nondescript van that looks like a decoy from an old A*Team episode, Mike's your man. Efficient, fast, totally affordable. read more

James is the utmost professional, treating every item with the utmost care. Even though it was Labor Day, James helped move a few pieces of furniture efficiently and at low cost. The next time my son moves in Boston, James is the person we will call! read more

James is the man. He's prompt, communicates, is helpful, professional, and he knows his stuff. He made everything super easy. Will definitely use him again. read more

Mike was a fantastic and very affordable mover! I would definitely use him again and highly, highly recommend you give him a call for your move. His van is pretty big and we had no problem fitting everything I needed for my apartment. He was flexible with plans as they changed (moving days are always so hectic), punctual, and easy-going no matter what. (For example, the parking availability by my place was nonexistent but he made it work!) He was also fun to work with and super efficient. read more

i don't think i would ever "ignore" a negative review, but just wanted to briefly say that mike got my couch i bought off craigslist down 4 flights of tricky stairs and into my current apartment no problem, waited faithfully for me to arrive (i was late), and while he was a bit brusque in giving directions (i'm not used to taking orders, but i'm glad i did!), he was completely reliable and thought of everything. i thought i had left the couch feet to my couch with the person i purchased it from, and i was all panicked about having to drive back to brighton during my crazy, hectic move. but mike just kind of had them. this was august 2012. the short: i am horribly anxious during moves, but mike was a total lifesaver and charged me $65 to go to brighton, pick up a couch, and bring it to south boston which i thought was very reasonable. read more

James helped me with a 1-mile move between apartments. By hiring him and acting as his helper, I saved about $400 compared to other local moving companies. James' experience really shone through. He was sort of like a moving coach, cheerfully dividing up tasks and suggesting ways to maneuver awkward objects in the easiest manner. On top of that, he was kind and respectful, and genuinely pleasant to chat with during the process. The move was actually sort of fun (and I absolutely loathe moving)! read more

I had a very good experience using Mike to help me move 2 dressers from the MIT furniture exchange to my apartment. He showed up on time, brought the dressers straight over to my place and helped me get them upstairs to my 3rd floor apartment all for a very reasonable price. His van looked clean on the inside and he had a blankets and stuff to protect the furniture. If you need help with a small move, he is a great choice. read more

Finding this guy on Yelp was a little confusing because there is Express Delivery Van aka Boston Man with Van, but there is also Boston Man with a Van...or something like that. Moving with Mike was painless and actually kind of fun. He got back to me within 2 minutes, literally, with a price quote within the time frame I specified. Given the fact that the moving took place the morning of Memorial Day and two days' notice, I think his price was very reasonable. There is no time minimum, which was great for me since I only needed him for an hour. I had done most of the moving with friends and on my own but did not want to subject any of them to heaving my queen-sized bed down 2 flights of narrow stairs. Mike was funny, courteous and really complimentary of my moving skills- I am sure he has learned over the years that telling people they are doing a "beautiful" job moving furniture doesn't hurt. I hope I won't have to move again for at least a couple of years, but if I do... I know who to call! read more

I never thought about getting a mover myself as I figured it'd be way too much money and not worth the hassle. Damn, was I wrong. Mike and Tom were the best. Mike gave a rough estimate of three hours and was done in 1.5. He kept me updated on his progress throughout the day keeping me informed of if he'd be early or late at all. He was early (which he had discussed with me and I was completely okay with) and they got everything done so efficiently. I honestly could not believe how easily this was done. He's a complete straight shooter too. No surprises at all. I can honestly not say enough about how easy this was. Every move I make in the future, if he's available, I'll be using Mike. No doubt about it. read more

Would you imagine paying your mover more than the negotiated price!! Well - it's just happened cos of multiple reasons. First - the price quoted by Jason was so reasonable to begin with that you start to worry if he will show up. Second - his efficiency , punctuality and professionalism is beyond excellent. To elaborate, our couch won't fit in the elevator. Normally, that's when you start getting worried- right? James found the alternative route through tight corners using stairs and the couch was at our place within 5 minutes. We had loads of boxes and a large tv which we needed to move to the new place. James showed up right on time with a smile on his face with his helper, got everything loaded and unloaded within 2 hours which I din think was possible. He has a gifted spacial orientation especially when it comes to tight corners and he can make the move look like a walk in the park. In the world of moving, which is typically defined by movers not showing up to dilly dallying the move (personal experience with both of them), James is an oasis and I can't recommend him enough!! read more

Mike helped me move a pretty heavy rolling tool box from New Hampshire to MA. He showed up pretty much on time and was well prepared with blankets and straps. He delivered it and helped me move it indoors. Price was fair considering a rental van/truck for one day would have cost me the same if not more, after rental fee, insurance, mileage, and a gas of tank. He promptly answered my emails and phone calls and stuck with the quoted price with no surprise charges. I would definitely hire him in the future. read more

Mike was really great. He showed up right at 1:30pm and I was a minute late. We got right to work, Mike is an expert, knowing exactly how to tilt, lift and move furniture to get out of the narrow steps of the basement without even a slight scratch on the walls. I think he may have been a teacher in his other life, because as I was helping him with the furniture, he gave the clearest instructions for how I should move to help him in the same kind manner as other reviewers have expressed. He also had a very positive, calm demeanor, and once we got the furniture into my place and it didn't fit the way we had expected, he came up with a great idea for how to move everything around creatively to make it fit. He was professional all the way. Thank you Mike! read more

I called Mike on a Saturday, asking if he could help me the following day with an urgent move. He came on Sunday, on time, courteous, and consistent. Not only did he move my items 3 flights up, but he offered spontaneous help as he did so. For example, he assisted me with grouping and organizing boxes that I figured I would get to after he did the move. He was upbeat, polite, and hard-working throughout the move. He made sure to check in with me before finishing any part of the job. He also finished exactly on time. I highly recommend him (already have to a friend) and would use him again. read more

James goes above and beyond to give good service and to accommodate requests. Was very satisfied with the job he did and at a reasonable cost too. Would use him again/recommend to anyone who needs stuffed moved. read more

James Moore was recommended to me from a friend who had just used his services. I got no other quotes; texted him my needs, and within minutes he called me immediately. He arrived early, carried my many boxes very carefully into his van. He also unloaded the many boxes with grace and aplomb. I would hire him again in an instant. He was very pleasant, professional, just an all-around very nice guy. I thought his rates were extrememly reasonable, although, as I said, I did not 'shop' around for other people/rates. I would recommend James Moore without any hesitation. He performs excellent work; he knows what he is doing, and I commend him tremendously. read more

I called James to get help with moving a refrigerator. James was responsive in returning my phone call, was able to get the fridge moved promptly, and he moved it when he said he would. Price was very reasonable. Would definitely use James's services again in the future. read more

James and Dan were super helpful in getting my son out of his apartment and back home. A late start, but that's to be expected during this busy time. James kept me updated on their arrival time. A bit nervous about whether everything would fit, but mattress and box spring on van roof and we were good to go! Will definitely use him again for a small move. read more

I hired James and his helper, Dan, to pick up a sofa I purchased on Craigslist and deliver it to my new apartment. These guys are great! They showed up right on time, carried a large sofa down the stairs, called me on the way to my new place to check in, and got the sofa up two flights of stairs. I couldn't be happier with the job they did, and I will call them again as soon as I need them. read more