After nearly 20 years in Boston, a move across the country was beyond daunting. Kamaul and his crew took all of the stress out of the process. From getting packing materials to us and helping us pack, to loading the truck so well that the movers that unpacked the truck were amazed, they exceeded our expectations. His crew handled a roaming 1 year old and acouple 60 year olds trying to "help" with efficiency, positivity and humor, which goes a long way on such a stressful day. I can't recommend Rare enough! read more

Fantastic!!! Everyone was so pleasant even after packing our house with "3" big trucks!! The staff is so friendly (owner too) & worked so hard.....all packed in one day & delivered the day we requested in one day also. Beds were all put together so we were able to sleep that night. NOTHING was damage. Even able to move our HEAVY marble table & bulky china cabinet. We HIGHLY recommend them read more

RARE Moving & Trucking - Our marble table was no problem for these guys - Movers Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

If you are using RARE for moving, I found them fine. BUT, since we were moving out of state we thought it was a good idea to store our items with them until we found a home in our new state. The actual move was fine. Nothing broken, the guys were on time and very professional. However, a third of the items we stored with them were lost and never to be seen again. My sister also using RARE made the same move at the same time and again, about a 1/3rd of her items were missing and never to been seen again. Kamaul paid us for our missing items, but that is not the point you want your stuff, or you would have never packed and stored them and oh yes, paid for storage monthly which there was no deduction for lost items. Also, it is very hard to figure out all the items that are missing until you go to reach for an item you need, and it's gone months later. I am still finding things that are missing that I had not thought to put on the reimbursement list. Soooo, if you are using them to move, ok DON'T STORE ANYTHING. Keep in mind that many items cannot really be replaced. They have sentimental value, they mean a lot to you or you would not have packed stored and intended to have them in your new home. JUST DON'T STORE ANYTHING WITH THEM IF YOU WANT IT. You are better off having it moved and put into storage in your new city. Good luck with your move. read more

A few weeks ago, I used this company to assist in packing a storage cube and the team (Brooks & Mike) were fantastic! Not only were they early and quick, but very efficient in getting my things moved from a storage facility and into a storage cube for future moving needs. The team was also extremely friendly and super careful with my belongings. While my experience was largely very positive, I have a personal preference for the use of shrink wrap (as opposed to tape). Since my items are being stored long-term, I wish my mattress was shrink wrapped shut as opposed to tapped shut in the mattress bag. I tried to rectify this with the team beforehand but more tape was applied. This is my only regret from the day. Other than this is one issue, I really appreciated the team and will definitely recommend RARE Movers to others. read more

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THOUGHT it would be nice to have movers but they "accidentally" threw a bunch of our stuff away (long story but they put our stuff with someone else's and called to let me know everything was discarded)! The guys who did all the work (young and strong guys) were all amazing but the 2 supervisors of the moving company were NOT good to deal with. read more

RARE was recommended to us by another happy customer, and we felt super lucky to have such a responsive and efficient team to help us move out of our home of 10+ years (a second-floor unit with tricky stairs) into our new condo. They loaded, moved and unloaded everything (in the same city) within about 3.5 hours, taking excellent care of our belongings, and for a very reasonable price. When our landlord found minor damage to a stained-glass window, Kamaul, the owner, not only was super responsive and quick to address it, but he actually drove over to put the check in the window repairer's hands. We highly, highly recommend them! Super professional, and always love to support a Boston home-grown, Black-owned business. THANK YOU for being the best part of our move! read more

Where oh where do I begin? This team is incredible. I can't explain how many quotes I got before deciding on rare moving and for most I found quite a few skeletons in the closet upon doing further research. This is the only moving company that I found where they were exactly who they presented to be. I was doing an interstate move for the first time in a decade with significantly more stuff than the first time I did it and they made my experience seamless. Everyone of this team communicated professionally and proactively. Moving day arrives and the two men that showed up were so kind and gentle with both my belongings and my feelings because I am sure that I was no less than frantic. All of my items arrived to my destination on time and everything was unloaded in an hour. I would hire them again if needed in a heartbeat and will be telling EVERYONE I know about my experience. read more

I used this company for a move from Cambridge, MA to Worcester, MA. The owner, Kamaul Reid was a pleasure to work with over the phone and in person. He was professional, polite, courteous, and accommodating. He responds literally right away (called me back as I was leaving a message) and takes the time to answer any questions you might have. He also was helpful in anticipating my moving needs and organizing the appropriate supplies I needed. The move itself went seamlessly. I hired two men for the labor who were efficient, polite, competent, careful, and excellent at planing ahead...clearly experienced movers! I can't say how pleased with them I was. One of them even found an old sports-bra under my bed and were nothing if not discreet in mentioning it and tucking it away in the mattress bag. As a testament to their efficiency, they estimated it would take about 2-3 hours to move me out of my one bedroom and they finished closer to 1.5 hours. Additionally, they were the most affordable company I could find. I feel fortunate to have found a company that provided a cost-conscious move without compromising on quality. Truly a "RARE" find. After so many horror stories from others about slow, inefficient, and coarse moving companies, RARE Moving & Trucking Inc. seems like the obvious choice and will be the first company I call for my next move... I'd suggest you do the same! read more

This is the second time in 6 years that I have used Rare Moving and I ADORE this company! This time we hired them for both packing the moving services (packing is impossible with a toddler under foot.) They had a 1350sf condo (plus porch and basement) packed in 5 hours and returned the next day to move us from Watertown to Waltham. These guys are amazing. They are so friendly, personable and professional. During one of the worst heatwaves we've seen in Boston in a long time, these guys were unfazed. They had us moved into our new house by mid-afternoon and the move was flawless. In unpacking boxes, I can see how carefully everything was wrapped and packed. Not a single item was broken, scratched or otherwise. A big HUGE thanks to Rare Movers for once again helping us! You guys are amazing! read more

The worst mover we have ever used (and we've moved a lot - cross country, around the block, overseas). 1. They forget stuff - yup nothing like watching the moving van pull away when you notice they forgot an entire closet of stuff and a computer. And you've pointed it out multiple times 2. They break things - breaks happen when you move, sometimes. But breaking a soldered metal table leg and then trying to tell me it had already been broken when it was brand new? #loserandliar 3. They show up unsupervised - the owner/manager was basically doing 2 jobs on the day they were moving us and disappeared for hours at a time. He puts one of his guys "in charge" who doesn't know it so the whole crew ambles around for a while. 4. They're unsafe - we had to use a crane to get some of the furniture out of our 6th story back bay home. This meant taking out a window. Now imagine walking in and seeing one guy in the open window, no one spotting him, no harness, no restraint, centimeters from slipping out the window and the attitude is "yeah, I do this". Maybe. But my homeowners insurance does not. 5. They're gross - someone decided to use a bathroom, drop a huuuuuuge deuce, flush, jam the toilet so it overflowed then shut the door and walked away. Only found when I checked to see if they had packed that room. So in summary? Just don't. read more

Saviors!!! In one word, that would explain it all. I had a very heavy new refridgerator with "free shipping" that was unsuccessfully delivered twice by JB Hunt and Final Mile Services. Owner Kamaul called immediately the same day, said he loved a challenge when I said we'd probably have to crane it into my 3rd story window after the failures. He sent one of his best men the next morning for a free in-person estimate and measurement. They came two days later when it worked with my schedule with two guys and deftly navigated the behemoth up the tight New England stairwell to my place. Returning it was not an option and they made my day! Very reasonable prices with two hour minimum -- much cheaper than a crane! I will be a repeat customer--Very impressed. read more

Have used them 5-6 times in 5 years including a Boston to DC and back. They are 5 star movers from their care, customer service and friendly crews. Don't make a mistake and go elsewhere. Worth every penny. read more

I have used this company 3 times now and consider their services excellent. The staff is so nice and helpful. Their prices very reasonable . My first move with them was on the coldest day of the year snd yet they worked very hard and fast and non stop and got me packed and moved to another town in one day. I highly recommend this company. read more

The name is accurate; these guys are indeed Rare! Everyone is great to deal with whether on email or phone. They are super-well organized and trained. Seriously -- trained. They use a team lead who is like a squad leader directing and coordinating the action while ticking off everything on an inventory, and providing OJT for the crew on specialty pieces and techniques. All the while, the whole team was super nice, cracking jokes every now and then, keeping it light. They have a good vibe going and everyone stays in good spirits through the hard work. Now, the extra credit portion. We moved from Boston to a fire station in Holyoke, MA., with storage for two months between a move out and a move in. Our situation was crazy for a while and Rare was totally flexible, accommodating our needs. We have a ton of unique interesting, weird pieces of furniture (code for "heavy and fragile") and over 9,000 books. Both move out and move in were challenging, and these guys were solid. They handled this tough move with a shrug, saying that they seen tougher. read more

I can't say enough about the excellent service we received from Rare movers. We were given their name by our realtor and I'll make sure he knows just how pleased we are with their service! We were told they would be there between 8 & 9 am. They showed up at 7:58! They secured everything being moved with such care, everything arrived to our new home in excellent condition! And we moved from Dorchester to the cape.The price was reasonable, so I'm told, because we never move! I would recommend them highly! read more

These guys are truly as good as it gets. The owner, Kamaul Reed, called me from his cell phone while overseeing a job in TN to let me know he had my email and would review it and get back to me the next day. He said to keep his cell number and call anytime. That was the start of an A+ experience. I have worked with a lot of moving companies and hands down this is the best; Punctual, Professional, Careful, and in this time of Covid everyone wore a face covering and kept them on all day. They didn't rush the process and were careful not to ding walls. In fact I had a dresser with a broken leg and John fixed it for me! As I unpacked I realized I wanted 2 items from upstairs to go down, and vice versa. I called Kamaul and in less than a week from my original move date he had John back at my house to take care of it. Their prices are very competitive but for the white glove service you get it is a true value. I will recommend RARE Moving & Trucking to anyone in need of this type of service. read more

I found RARE moving on Yelp based on the great reviews. They are also located in Dorchester, so I figured they would know the area well. A couple month's before I planned to move I scheduled to use RARE moving on Sept 1st, knowing it would be a busy day. They were quick to provide me with what I felt was a very reasonable quote of $700 to move about 3/4 of a mile away. I was very detailed in explaining everything I had, a large refrigerator, a sectional couch, a chair, side table, large flat screen, dining room table, chairs and about 5 boxes. They asked for a $100 deposit, which I paid and that was that. About a week before the move I called to update the items on the list, he recommended that I change from 2 to 3 guys because it would move faster. I also scheduled the time window of 1-3pm. On Sept 1st, they called at 2pm, quickly loaded up the truck and got over to my new place around the corner. It took longer to move into the new place because they had to use the stairs. But it was overall an organized quick process. I had a few issues which were brought to the owners attention and he made it right. For me that's the most important part. I would definitely use them again. read more

I used this company last November. They were able to take me on short notice (due to a sudden passing of papers on the old house), and did an absolutely fantastic job. I could not be more pleased. (and if you like watching superlative physiques, these guys hold the copyright!) read more

We used RARE to move from Marshfield to Duxbury in Oct 2012. We had a lot of boxes as well as many, many large pieces of furniture to move that needed TLC. Plus a 800 lb wood burning stove that was still attached to the chimney. After 4 guys in 2 26' trucks spent 7 hours tirelessly dedicated to getting us packed, the trucks were packed and ready to be parked for 2 nights until the unload. The guys made it look easy though and they were on top of whatever needed to be done without much direction from us. The drop off was a separate day, and again, the 4 man crew diligently did their duties. And not only were they kind with our stuff, they were also really nice guys who you could share a laugh with...although they were always professional and would not slow up the process during side talk. And kudos to owner Kamaul Reid who I had contacted post-move about some minor bush damage that the big trucks did while maneuvering through our driveway. His response was incredibly speedy and he reimbursed us for the damages instantly. I can't say enough about this crew. We found them through Angie's list (where they received top honors) and we would certainly use them again! (only hopefully our next move is six feet under...because boy packing/unpacking stinks!) PS. I recommend all people hiring movers make sure you have drinks and food ready for the guys. Just pad your estimate to include it because it's important to keep the guys fueled. read more

I've moved twice with RARE now. Once within the Boston area and then another from Boston to Texas. I've been really happy both times. My most recent move to Texas went really smoothly - RARE was able to come pick up and deliver on specific days (instead of having like a 15 day delivery window that some companies will give you when the move is out-of-state). And Kamaul went out of his way to make sure that they'd be able to handle my move. They sent 3 guys to do the load up and 1 to unload (I was worried about this but he was able to handle it just fine). The team who packed everything in the truck actually helped me shovel snow out of the way so the truck could easily park, was really nice of them! Everything was wrapped for protection and identified on a manifest - they were very thorough. The cost was also super affordable, which gave me room to tip all the guys better - they did a great job. And Kamual was very easy to reach when I had questions. All in all, great experience. Really recommend them. read more

Rare Moving & Trucking has been most gracious about my constant rescheduling of my moving date. From the word 'go', the owner (Kamaul Reid, who has written his own book) and all the staff have been most wonderfully kind and accommodating. And now, the actual moving was done quickly by Gabe Larsen and James (a former football player who leaped and up stairs then carried several boxes and heavy items down them. They were SO wonderful, gave me a hefty discount, and charged me $15/hour LESS than quoted/budgeted. They do come well-recommended - VERY well-recommended! Just mark your stuff well where you want it to go when you arrive so they can expeditiously place it where it should be for unpacking. read more

This company is excellent. I had a long distance move from boston to vegas. The movers arrived on time at 8am and finished promptly. They took care of my belongings and assured me it would arrive in Vegas within 10 days. It arrived a lot faster than that. The only downside was when my stuff arrived in Vegas they only had one mover. In a 110 degree weather that was a lot of stuff to move so my fiancé helped him out. A small filing cabinet got damaged but they quickly replaced and refunded me. Truly exceptional service and are there for the customer. They are not some major corporation trying to screw the little guy. Also, my move was very affordable. At least 6,000 dollars less than the competitors. read more

Very professional and efficient! Carefully but quickly wrapped up everything and - done moving!! I hired them for my move from northern NH to Cambridge MA and I cannot be happier that I chose them. What's more, the price is very reasonable considering that I booked them at last minute at such moving frenzy time! Highly recommend these careful movers! read more

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What can I say? A fantastic moving experience! During what was a very stressful time for the missus and me, the crew from Rare were so kind and professional. They cared about us as people, and not just another move. They were calm and thorough, careful with our most prized possessions, and stepped in when we lost steam and direction. Just a blessing to have Dre and his team on the job. I cannot thank them enough. read more

I can't say enough good things about this moving company. And I want to be very clear - no one bribed me or asked me for this review, they're just fantastic enough that I wanted to share on Yelp! Julius and his team were amazing. Incredibly nice guys. We had a 8-9am arrival window, and sure enough at 8:04 am they were backing into the driveway! They were very efficient, very careful, and thorough. Our hand-me-down furniture was treated with such care - they wrapped everything very precisely and not a thing was damaged. They took the time to ask us where we wanted each item, and put together everything they had to take apart to move it. Even with this terrific service, they were done faster than their estimate! Can't recommend highly enough. Absolutely worth every penny. read more

I've used Rare for two moves, first from the North Shore to the South Shore, then to southern Maine. I was extremely happy both times, and was especially impressed on the first move; PODS made a mess of things, but Rare was great - flexible, friendly, and understanding. Once they came in everything went smoothly. I'd absolutely recommend them for whatever moving needs you have to or from the Boston area! read more

I would give them 10 stars if I could. My mom got scammed by a different moving company, days before closing on the sale of her house and leaving us in dire need of movers on super short notice. My mom is in her 80s and moving from rural (read: middle of no-where) West Virginia to Mass. RARE responded promptly to my initial outreach, gave a fair quote and spent the time to make sure we were comfortable that they would do a great job. Sure enough - the team showed up on time, did an amazing job, and on the budget quoted. In addition - the they could not have been nicer - my mother was thrilled - she is still talking about it. Do not hesitate to book with RARE - they are A++. read more

I've used Rare moving & trucking on two separate occasions and was extremely happy with their services on both moves. To begin with, the owner, Kamaul Reid is as gracious and friendly as they get. On my first move he was more than willing to work with my landlord's ever shifting move-in date. The movers, on both occasions, were friendly and efficient. They asked how I might like things set up and even advised me against putting my bed near the window as it would be a problem for my air conditioner. Friendly and upbeat they provided boxes and tape (for a small fee) to help me get together some last minute items. The movers were early on one occasion and on time for the other. They asked me questions about my things and stayed in constant contact. I appreciated their willingness to work with a frazzled woman such as myself and assure me everything would be handled with care. All of this and the fact these services are exponentially less expensive than the competitors assure my highest recommendation and return business. read more

This company is amazing. I have moved several times over the years, cross country and coastal interstate. In all those moves there have always been some level of disappointment with every moving company used, but not with RARE. From the initial contact with Ashlee to the pick up and drop off, every person involved has been exceptional, attentive, accommodating, friendly, and professional. If you have any issue/questions/concerns Ashlee or Kamaul are quick to response. I managed my family's move from Boston to the bay area and chose RARE based on a friend's recommendation. They weren't the least expensive, actually they were on the higher end, but still very reasonable and worth every penny. Due to past poor experiences with other moving companies, my family packed most of our belongings, but after witnessing how carefully the movers packed the remaining items, I will confidently have them pack the next time I use them (which will probably be in about 2yrs). They charge by the lb (plus packing materials), not by the hour. (Jamal and his crew are the BEST! Even my dog was thrilled to see Jamal again during the unloading 2 weeks later.) Highly recommend. read more

Rare did a fantastic job with my recent move. Expert, careful work. I'd highly recommend them.

I just moved in my new apartment on the 15th and I love the way they were very respectful and moved very quickly this company is what you need definitely. Tacara read more

Absolutely amazing service. My daughter hired RARE to move from Brookline to Somerville. This move would require overnight storage as well as some furniture disassembly and assembly. The OWNER kept in constant touch with my daughter. He understood it was her first move with movers and that she would have a LOT of questions. She did, and he was wonderful about being responsive. The team of movers who came to the apartment were fantastic. Friendly, efficient, personable, and with a great sense of humor and they packed things even more carefully than I would have. They had a two bedroom apartment all packed up in about 3 hours. On the other end of the move, they had to navigate up three flights of winding stairs. NO PROBLEM. I was so impressed with the team, with the service, and with the care and consideration they showed to the belongings AND to my daughter. We helped out a bit with everything which they really appreciated. Don't hesitate to call and book - this team is INCREDIBLE. read more

Larry and Nate are friendly, efficient and experienced. They made quick work of a crosstown move. All the things I was anxious about (if the couch would fit through the doorway, etc.) they managed with ease. Everyone knows moving is stressful and one major reason I hired a team was to take the worry out of the process. Mission accomplished thanks to these two! Rare Movers is professional, responsive and reliable. It's never cheap to hire a moving company but I felt they were fair in the rates. From the first phone call with the owner Kamaul, my experience was that of dealing with real people not a business to big to be personable. I'd highly recommend using his locally owned company without hesitation! Thanks guys!! read more

Fantastic movers! On time, under budget, and VERY PERSONABLE. Made my moving experience a much more peaceful than when I tried to move myself a couple years back. read more

I used the company on November 18, 2011. They are the best relocation specialist around and I won't use or recommend anyone else. They were on time, very personable and quite charming, polite, they worked in an well-organized but speedy manner and I have to second Jim M.' comment: the guys were totally hot! ;). read more

As a member of yelp for many years (without leaving reviews), I had to log on and write a review on such a wonderful company. I was nervous moving from a tiny north end studio (up a VERY narrow flight of steps) to large place outside of Boston. From day 1, Kamaul and his team were a class act, making sure that they promptly answered whatever questions I had and alleviated any of my (ridiculous) concerns. On the day of the move, everything went off without a hitch, from rearranging the furniture multiple times to unpacking items for me, except for one thing - the base of my TV broke off. Well, to show you the integrity of this company, Kamaul ordered me a new TV stand and offered to lend me a TV until the new base came. Fast forward to a week later when we found out the base was not being shipped on time...Kamaul went out and bought me a brand new TV! I could go on and on about this company, from how inexpensive my move was to the quality customer service I received. RARE Moving & Trucking Inc. is exactly that - a RARE gem among moving companies in the Boston area. read more

Only good things to say about RARE. I was first planning to move my things out of my apartment on one day, store them overnight, and move them to the new place the following day, which was quite daunting. RARE was one of the few moving companies that was able to accommodate this request (it was during the busiest moving time of the year) and give me a very reasonable price. At the last minute, I was told that I could move into my new apartment a day early, which meant that I could move everything from my old apartment to my new one on the same day. I called RARE and they were able to change the plan for my move with a 1 day notice. The movers arrived on time, were very courteous, and worked quickly and efficiently. I would definitely use this company for another move. read more

AMAZING!!! They are such life savers and I cannot thank them enough. When my massive couch didn't fit through the door of my tiny apartment, they wasted no time in hoisting it through the second story window. In my experience, most people would've just accepted that the sofa didn't fit -- but not these guys!! They were on time, really nice, and extremely professional. Next time I move I am definitely calling them again. read more

We used RARE to move our company in July of 2010 and I can't recommend them highly enough. The crew of six made quick work of moving the facility and they cared for our equipment and furniture seemingly as if it were their own. Kamaul and his crew were fast, friendly, courteous, professional and came in UNDER their estimate when I got the final bill. I hope I never have to relocate the company again but, if I do, I'm only making one phone call to get it done. read more

Used these guys to move a spinet piano from Cambridge to Charlestown RI. Their quote was hundreds of dollars below any other quote and the guys were personable and did a great job. I have already recommended them to friends! read more