These guys almost made moving bearable. I can't believe how hard they work and how quickly they move, they totally went above and beyond. if I were going to move again (which I'm not planning to do for a long time) I would totally use them again. The price was also impressive. Moving? Call them now! read more

I.M. moved us yesterday from Charlestown to the Seaport District. They were great! Showed up on time...packed our belongings carefully. ..and took less time than their estimate. ..so we saved money as well! Should we move again, we will use them. Very satisfied! read more

These guys rule. I had boxes and furniture in several locations in and around Boston, and had to move it all on September 2nd. They did it alllll, including disassembling/reassembling a bed, in 3 hours. And they were very careful so as not to damage anything. Their hourly rate was $120, much cheaper than the other, bigger companies. They have their own truck. I got to ride with. All good fun. The only negative thing about the whole day was receiving a ticket for double-parking.... but that was just a combination of bad luck and having no space because it was September 2nd. Overall, highly recommended! read more

Caleb and Joe were awesome. I've moved several times and this was by far the best experience I've ever had. Friendly, punctual, efficient, and thorough. They also disassembled and reassembled everything fast and safely. Highly recommend! read more

I hired Intelligent Labor to move my family of four from a 3rd story condo in Cambridge to a house in Belmont, and they did an amazing job! They stay in touch really well and brought their own truck to the job. They even stored my stuff overnight and delivered it the next day! Ezekiel and his team are really professional, personable and a lot of fun. They were literally running up and down the stairs with our stuff, and really hustling almost the whole time; you don't see that a lot with most moving companies. They did everything I asked, moving a refrigerator plus a washer and dryer, and were really careful with furniture and everything - nothing broken. I highly recommend these guys. They don't charge nearly as much as some of the big companies, but they do great work. Efficient, helpful, brought all the necessary tools, cheerful - a wonderful experience (for a move). read more

These guys moved me from Cambridgeport to Somerville yesterday, and they were easily the best movers I've ever hired. They showed up a few minutes early and worked really quickly, but obviously knew what they were doing (the only damaged item was a poorly-packed, cheap plastic container, which is obviously my fault in part). They clearly weren't amateurs, and they were fit enough to carry heavy stuff up multiple flights of stairs quickly without having to take a break. They were also happy to help me take apart and put back together a cheap bed frame (and came prepared with tools). My other moving experiences have been marked by some kind of lameness -- whether crazy time changes, bad attitudes, no basic tools or wrapping supplies, or weak guys who seem inexperienced and/or take frequent breaks to chat on their cell phones...By contrast, I'm SO grateful to finally find movers who are professional and trustworthy. My only concern is making sure I can book them far enough in advance whenever I have to move again. read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Intelligent Labor & Moving. We were on a tight timeline (closed on a house Friday, our apartment lease was up and we had to move Saturday, and had a wedding out of state on Saturday night) and contacted several moving companies in the area for quotes. Not only was Intelligent Moving the most reasonably priced, their estimator recommended we not move on Friday afternoon in case anything unforeseen happened at the closing (the closing went smoothly but I am still SO happy I took this advice). They agreed to start earlier than usual on a Saturday morning and brought a larger truck to cut down on trips back and forth. On the day of the move, the truck arrived 20 minutes early and they had us out of our apartment and into our house in 2 hours! It was the most efficient move of all time. Not only were they quick, but they also took good care of all of our belongings and we haven't noticed so much as a new scratch since the move. All of the guys who helped with the move were professional, friendly, and courteous. I highly recommend Intelligent Labor & Moving! read more

We used Intelligent Labor and Moving for both our move into our apartment (3rd floor of a Victorian) last August and back out this week. On both occasions, we were extremely pleased and impressed by the positive attitudes, professional approach, and efficiency of all the employees we interacted with. This past week, Joey and Johnny showed up promptly at 9am to move all of our belongings into a 16' POD. Based on our inventory, Intelligent Labor officially recommended that we would need two PODS, but with our moving budget, we were determined to make it work with just the one POD. My husband and I planned out part of our POD packing scheme the previous day to make sure that our most delicate, irreplaceable items would be protected. This is generally an approach that really irritates movers, since they are the professionals and therefore they obviously must know best. Not Joey and Johnny -- they were totally cool with proceeding very cheerfully with our plan, even with the looming concern about whether everything would fit. In the end, they moved all our prepacked boxes (50 of them), our furniture, and our 8 musical instruments and assorted musical equipment into the POD (in just under 3 hours) with a LOT of room to spare!! The total charge came in at the lower end of the estimate - $445. This company is amazing -- I wish they could unpack our POD for us when we arrive at our new home on the other side of the country! Thanks Yelpers for helping us find Intelligent Labor when we first moved here. So glad we did! read more

We are a small business and used intelligent labor to relocate to a new office. These guys were: Efficient Organized FAST Professional Friendly Helpful and much more. Intelligent Labor is to the world of moving like Virgin America is to the world of airlines; better than all the rest and cheaper too! USE THEM!!!!! You will not be disappointed. read more

Twenty reviews (now 21) and all of them five-stars--that should tell you enough right there. We had this huge pallet of flooring delivered to our branch that in the strange machinations of business dealings, Fedex Freight would only deliver to the curbside. None of us being of the frame to carry 2000 lbs of oddly shaped packaging into the branch, we had to hire a mover. Paul from Intelligent Labor came by and for a mere $55 moved that 2000 lbs from the curb to the back of our store. Even though our interaction was brief, we were all really impressed by him. First, he called ahead to confirm the time, the type of labor needed, and to ask about parking. So smart! (Indeed, so *intelligent.*) So many people have complained bitterly to us about not being able to find a spot or getting a ticket. Not these guys--they thought ahead, bless their hearts. When Paul got here, he was well-mannered, articulate, and fast. He got the job done in ten minutes flat and was out of here. My co-worker commented that the moniker "Intelligent" is warranted--these guys are incredibly professional, thoughtful, and efficient. read more

These guys were great. I called them to get some help moving a couch up to my second-floor apartment (after the furniture store delivery guys couldn't get the couch in). They were able to come by on pretty short notice -- two days after my initial call. The estimate came in quickly and was pretty much right on the mark (actual work came in a little lower, which is always nice). Paul, Mit, and Jessie were real pros, and super nice guys. They had the couch up and over a back porch balcony in no time at all, and into the house without a mark on the walls or the couch. Made my day, and I'd definitely call these guys again. They're not the cheapest option (mostly due to travel time, which is pretty typical), but they're really fast and they know their stuff. Highly recommended! read more

I neglected to write a review of them, even though they did two moves for us, from Woburn MA to Woburn MA, then to our house in southern NH. They were awesome in scheduling over the phone and email, giving written estimates, and being great with some of our larger items. On site they were fast, without being reckless, they were friendly, clean, didn't scuff floors, walls, or doorframes (which is important on trying to get a deposit back), laid out carpet protection and such for moving so no footprints on carpet, and the first move, both of the professionals were great, and in the 2nd move, we had the same two, and a third that were fantastic as we expected. Overall, price, customer service, folks that handled the moving and transport were all top notch. read more

They did a great job moving us from Somerville to Medford. Personable, hardworking, and talented at moving heavy objects...I can't ask for much more in a moving company. The final price was more than the original estimate, but they also did a lot more than I expected (such as fixing some of our shoddy packing!) and we certainly had them stick around longer to help rearrange furniture. read more

I called Intelligent Labor looking for help unloading 2 large PODs into my new apartment in Cambridge (called 8/14/12 for a move on 8/15/12) and Leo was extremely helpful and forthcoming with expected costs / timing / other requirements. I only collected a couple quotes from area movers and Intelligent Labor was on the lower end AND could align to my schedule so I booked them. Mike and Justin showed up on time for the move and were extremely friendly and professional. Other companies had quoted me 3 hours of labor - these two were able to get it done in just under 2 hours so I paid less than the original quote. After overseeing the first load up to the apt, it was clear these guys knew what they were doing and I would not have to worry about anything getting potentially damaged during the move (not always the case with movers). I would absolutely use these guys again and recommend them to anyone looking for trustworthy movers. read more

I have used them TWICE now, once to just help with unloading a van and once to move me from Cambridge to the burbs. They were on time, helpful, polite and hard working. I never heard them complain once even though it was raining all morning. They carefully wrapped everything and got t all here without a nick on any of the walls. I was grateful they fit me in last minute, and even responded VERY quickly via email. I had so many problems with companies getting back to me since it is getting into prime moving time in Cambridge but I feel fortunate to have gotten them again and at an affordable rate. I don't want to move again, and won't be moving any time soon, but if they're in business still, years from now if we buy another house we'll use them in a heartbeat. I can't say enough great stuff about them!!! read more

We've used these guys over the years for at least four different moves in the Cambridge/Somerville area. Always stunningly efficient, communicative, friendly, and professional. Price estimates are always accurate. This time, during a difficult mattress transport up a very narrow staircase, our light fixture was accidentally broken - which they assured us they'd replace. We were going to Home Depot the next day anyway so we ended up buying a new one. When Intelligent Labor called us that day to follow-up, we told them this, and they immediately sent us a check for reimbursement! Can't recommend them enough. read more

BEST MOVING COMPANY EVER!!!!!!!! **********************************************(not enough stars) "Vinny and the boys" were a great team of very respectful and very hard working men who really showed they cared about our personal property. This group of men were like machines working so very hard and fast, they did not stop until they job was complete. They took special care of delicate items and made sure every piece was placed in the right place in the new location. I have had many moving experiences and this has been the VERY BEST!! - I will always call this company for my moving need and I will make sure to highly recommend them to all! THANK YOU!!!! YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!!! read more

This is the third time I've hired them and once again an incredible job. They were exactly on time, very efficient and most of all the guys are really nice. The cost came in at what was estimated. They made a very stressful experience stress free. There was great communication between the office and myself. I would recommend this company to anyone who needs a moving company. An excellent experience. read more

These guys helped me move with astounding speed and grace. Everything arrived in the new location in perfect condition. And they are intelligent! We had some good conversations during the process. Bottom line: Intelligent Labor & Moving will provide the best, fastest service at a competitive price. Your property will be undamaged, you will not have to worry about theft. There is no reason to use any other service in the Boston area. read more

I've hired Intelligent Labor and Moving twice: First for a move from Norwood to Somerville in 2013, and this year for a move to Providence. I'd hire these guys again in a heartbeat. Efficient, organized, friendly, professional and cheerful -- even when hoisting my sofa from my balcony. In short: Go ahead and hire these guys. Short of teleportation (which doesn't actually exist), you won't find a better, less stressful way to get your stuff from Point A to Point B. read more

My boyfriend and I used ILM to move us on different days from different towns into Arlington. My move was quick and totally professional ... the guys were friendly, communicative, and nice to my dog. They had some helpful ideas on where to put my things, as my boyfriend was moving in the next day with even more things. Everyone, from Ezekiel on my first call to Anastasia in the office to Rob and Evan on the day of the move, were wonderful. The move also came in on the low end of my estimate -- what could be better! I would not hesitate to use them again and we're already planning some Intelligent Labor jobs for them around the house, such as installing our air-conditioners in the windows. read more

I had Intelligent Labor & Moving move me from a storage unit in Medford and a large one-bed in Back Bay (3rd floor walk-up) to another one-bed in Back Bay (also a 3rd floor walk-up). I was really nervous about this move as previous movers had damaged my white couch and kitchen table and I have a few fragile, expensive, antique pieces of furniture. Vinnie and his team could not have been more careful with my items - everything was shrink-wrapped, boxed, and handled with the utmost care. They took all the feet off my furniture and even helped fix a desk that the previous movers had broken. Nothing in my entire apartment was damaged, and they even helped me removed built-in shelves in the new place that I didn't want. They clearly knew what they were doing and expertly navigated my furniture through the stairwells and made sure that nothing was scratched or even touched the walls. I was amazed at how quickly they were able to move everything up and down three flights of stairs while handling my furniture like it was their own. They were also very patient with me when I asked them to move the furniture around to make sure everything was set up where I wanted it. They were also friendly and professional! I was also worried about moving on 9/1 as it's such a crazy time, but they showed up on time and were flexible when we got to my apartment on Commonwealth and there were still cars parked in the spots I had reserved. They were able to double park and eventually get a spot in front of my building. If I ever have to move again, I will definitely use Intelligent Labor and Moving since they really took care of all of my nice furniture (and the not-so-nice Ikea pieces) and were so friendly and professional! The price was also in-line with their estimate and was a little cheaper than what I had been quoted from other moving companies. Overall, this was a great experience and actually made the moving process enjoyable!! read more

Moving sucks. So I really dreaded the day when our office would move (albeit to a larger, shinier space where we weren't elbowing each other constantly). Lucky for me, Zeke & the band have it down to a science. I cannot say enough about the fantastic moving experience I had with Intelligent Labor & Moving. For our office move from Davis to Central, I shopped around for the two months leading up to the move and had multiple companies come give estimates. Zeke came to do the walk-through and explained everything (what can be moved, what can't be moved, what will take longer to pack, etc) and emailed me later that day with the quote. I was supremely curious when the quote turned out to be half of what the other companies had bid. But a little nervous, too. But, we hit it off and the yelp reviews were phenomenal, so I picked them for the job. Jesse, Evan and Vinny did such a fantastic job packing and moving - they thought of everything. They were quick but took lots of care and were fantastic to work with. The final cost actually ended up being less than the estimate! I was shocked. As I told them, I'm upset we won't get to use them again since the office is staying put for awhile, but I will tell everyone I know (and possibly even rent a blimp) about how they took all of the pain out of moving. read more

If you are looking for a moving company, this guys are legit!! Dom and Paul helped me with moving recently and their hard working with high skills made our move super smooth, safe and fun. Very friendly and professional!! I highly recommend them!! read more

There's really not much I can say that hasn't already been said in the reviews already posted. Friendly, respectful, efficient and attractive - they also moved my very heavy piano up a flight of stairs without complaint. Look no further. read more

The crew was awesome. Vinny and and his gang showed up exactly on time and did an expert job of fitting a ton of things into the smallest possible truck for a long-distance drive I was going to make myself. Not a single item was damaged and, in spite of several things needing to be hoisted from a balcony, the work was finished in the shortest possible time. They were great workers who really knew what they were doing and who worked well together. They were friendly and well-spoken. And just great people. And the price was solid. There's nothing bad I can say about these guys. They are perfect. read more

Ezekiel (the owner) personally came to do the moving quote and explain the process to me. We had two packers pack the entire apartment one day and three movers the next day. Everyone was friendly and did a superb job. I hope to not move again soon, but have recommended them to all my friends! read more

Excellent experience with this company! We hired Intelligent to move a washer and dryer from a tight second-floor apartment to the basement of our new home (in the middle of a pandemic on a very hot day). Caleb and Ben were friendly, quick, and committed to doing the job carefully in both tricky locations. I couldn't have asked for a better first experience hiring movers - highly recommended! read more

Heard of Intelligent Labor? Neither did I, but now I can't stop talking about them! Moving can be stressful, so book with Intelligent Labor for professional service that instantly relieves your stress! The entire process was easy. Clear communication throughout the entire process, and a great pair of movers that took the time and attention to thoughtfully move my belongings as if they were their own! They were quick and efficient, and even assisted with putting together my TV. read more

Vinnie, Jean, and Kevin were great. They listened to what my priorties were, such as not damaging the paint on my narrow stairway, and they listened to which items were fragile from multiple moves or just from age. They placed furniture and boxes where I asked at my new location, and put my platform beds back together. They also moved a very large house plant into and out of my own UHaul truck and tied it down for me. I would hire the whole crew or any one of them in a heartbeat. In the office, Mike was patient and helpful taking inventory. Ezekiel was also understanding even when I missed an estimate appointment I thought was cancelled (my fault - it wasn't). I highly recommend Intelligent Labor and Moving. read more

Zeke and the staff at Intelligent Labor & Moving have a knack for making a person feel at ease. This is an especially helpful talent during an event that is considered one of the top three most stressful in a person's life (death & divorce are the other two). If you are wondering if you'll have enough boxes, don't worry, Zeke's been through this before, he'll find the boxes. If you aren't sure which storage place to use, he'll suggest some. I didn't even tell him which one I was using until the day of. He wasn't worried. Zeke moved me into my new home and moved my room mate into storage, so I can vouch for his care in moving into a home as well as into storage. Two moves. No hitches. No issues. His relaxed nature and ability to solve problems and work hard and fast are held by his assistant Paul as well. He helped with both moves and was cheerful and hard-working throughout. I highly recommend these guys as they can take a very rough day and make it a whole lot easier. (Oh, and the prices are very fair too.) read more

I moved from one end of Fenway to the other from one 650 sqft unit in an elevator building to a 650 sqft penthouse unit in a building with no elevator. Mike and Justin arrived on time, were so courteous and careful - they spent extra time wrapping all of my things up carefully. The move took all day - 8 hours for them to load their truck up with all my stuff, drive it down the street and carry my things back up 2 flights of stairs. Neither of them lost their cool or their smiles once, swore once, or complained about being tired....and these guys worked their butts off!! My biggest concern was that they wouldn't be able to get my huge sleeper sofa up the narrow staircase - which they did without a problem. The hard part was getting it through the door...it would not fit! So they took the legs off my couch and took the door off of it's hinges, moved the couch in, put the legs back on and screwed the door back on. Needless to say, it was an amazing sight and they did everything so effortlessly! Thanks guys - you made hectic time in my life go very smoothly. I will recommend you to everyone I know! read more

I am such a big fan of Intelligent Labor & Moving. Ezekiel was transparent and on point with cost estimation, which I really appreciated. Jason was great in coordinating three of our moves in the last few years (all of which we were really happy with how seamless the process was). I also recently had to make a disposal of some really heavy furniture and it was also handled very well. Everyone I have encountered at Intelligent Labor are professional, nice people who are thoughtful about how they move things and are very careful about not harming your home in anyway (which has happened with some other movers I have experienced). I highly recommend them! read more

Since my original review I have used Zeke and his Intelligent Labor & Moving crew two more times and therefore they deserve an update since they did a BANG UP JOB both times. They have not only gotten me from the hell hole of a city that I previously lived in to the wonderful Cambridge, MA (review #1, below) but from Cambridge to Somerville to move in with my great roommate (this was over a year ago) and more recently to move my "Albany couch" from the garage at my place into the house (tiny, but necessary job). With two additional jobs under their belt for me, I think they deserve another five stars. Here's the summation that make moving ANYTHING big (all your stuff), small (a couch), in between (you name it) with these guys a great idea: *They are courteous and you don't have to be nervous about them handling your valuables. In fact, whoever comes to do your job will probably end up being more careful with your stuff than you are. *They are prompt. *They are, in fact, INTELLIGENT. Every lift, turn, and move is deliberate to get your stuff in and out of where it is going in stellar condition. Each move I have had done involved an awkward flight of stairs and while I stumbled down them without carrying anything bulky, these guys seem to get everything wrapped and down the stairs near effortlessly...and quickly. *They are reasonable. Moving is costly, but they will not rip you off and work extremely hard for what you pay for. I am beyond happy to pay for Zeke and his crew's services and I hate paying for stuff. The day I have to move again, this is the first place I am calling. read more

I was moving in-town and was really asking myself if it was going to be worth hiring movers... Now I know and I'll be calling these guys if I ever need anything moved for any reason. Already referred them to all my friends. These guys were phenomenal- fast, friendly, efficient, and thoughtful. Thoroughly professional. I haven't written a Yelp review in a long time, but these guys deserve a comeback and all five stars. read more

I have moved multiple times with moving companies and these guys are in a different league than their competition. Every step of the process was a model of customer service. The back office was prompt with their quote and easy to work with when I asked to move the date due to rain. The moving crew was prompt, super hard-working, and exceptionally careful with our belongings. They were very friendly and sweet with my young son. I would hire them again in a heartbeat. read more

I was moving from Cambridge to Fall River, so I did some price shopping on the different moving companies in Cambridge and while most were charging about $175-185 / hour (during peak moving time), Intelligent Labor was only charging about $110 / hour (again, during peak moving time). The owner, Zek, was extremely personable when I was booking which reaffirmed it for me as service is extremely important to me. All of the other reviews are correct --- both of the movers were fantastic (although they drove *really* slow to Fall River, which we made fun of them for). :) Safety, Zek says, safety... They were careful and when things didn't go as planned (e.g., armoire couldn't fit down the stairs and the box spring couldn't fit up the stairs to the new place), Zek had a list of options. I would absolutely refer them to anyone and they would be the first I would call again. One thing you should know is that they only accept cash or check. read more

After reading the reviews on Yelp and speaking with Intelligent Movers I decided to hire them. I had a small amount of furniture, approx. 10 boxes and the move was within the Boston area. The move was to occur on a Monday, they called and canceled it the Thursday before they were to come. My items were packed, I had taken off from work and had set up with management at my new place for the move. They simply canceled, no excuse and no apology. Fortunately Gentle Giant helped me with only 3 days notice. I would never recommend this group, they are far from "Intelligent" movers. read more

I've had just one experience but it was blissful. It makes me calm about future moves for the first time ever. I had much of the contents of both my home and an office moved temporarily to a garage by another moving company. I was greeted by a wall of boxes when I would open the garage doors and no idea how or where to start to get at them. Ezekiel and David came with a large truck and had the idea to quickly and sweetly fill the truck with all my possessions and then bring them out again all neatly stacked against walls or in a long island down the middle. Nothing was too high for me to reach and all super heavy book boxes were low down and some items put cleverly in one place or another for reasons I'd never have thought of. (And gone was my nervousness just from their manner within minutes of their starting.) They are so different from most companies who, as I have experienced, hire students in busy periods for just a few months who are, say, saving up for a trip. I've had in the past multiple times such crews and of course always with at least one experienced person along - but he is not with them every minute. Such a crew can't be as consistent in quality and attentive to the details. read more

Intelligent Labor moved everything from our 3 bedroom condo on 3 levels to storage. Ezekiel provided me an in person estimate, and the actual move was done by Rob Jones and his team of 2. They were prompt, courteous, very efficient and superbly effective. They were not the most expensive, but not the cheapest either. We didn't want any damage done to any of our stuff, and that's exactly how it worked out. If you want a perfect move, go with them. Remember you get what you pay for. read more