Paul and his team did an amazing job of moving 21st century furniture into a 20th century house with steep narrow staircases and angled hallway. Not a ding, dent or scuff on the furniture or walls. I'm still amazed how they were able to get all the second floor furniture upstairs! They made it look easy. Polite, easygoing, professional and friendly. I have moved several times and they were by far the best team. Cannot recommend them enough. read more

We hired Shamrock to move a 2 bedroom apartment within metro Boston with only a 2 day notice on a busy weekend. They were fantastic. Polite, calm, very friendly, and very hard working. They seemed experience and were very careful. I was impressed by how well they pack the truck to prevent items from moving. And they were very reasonably priced. I strongly recommend them and will use them again. read more

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We are moving cross country And using Pods to get there. We decided last minute to get some help with the "big stuff". We called Paul on a Wednesday and he came Thursday afternoon with a helper. We pointed out all the large items in the basement and second floor and they took it outside and loaded it in the Pod. They move multiple beds, an upright piano, nightstands and then helped move some already packed boxes into the pod. Shamrock was responsive on short notice, cheaper than all the other quotes and handled our items with care. read more

Paul and team were excellent in helping us with our recent move. Unfortunately they got backed up from a prior move (not their fault) which put them behind schedule, but they were still professional and respectful the whole time. All business - and extremely efficient! Will definitely give them a call the next time we move. read more

We were very pleased with our experience with Shamrock Movers. Paul, Lawrence, and Mike were knowledgable, worked quickly, and were extremely patient across our 10-hour move. Their price was also very reasonable and they took care of our things as if they were there own. We highly recommend them to anyone! read more

This is the second time I have used Paul to move my one bedroom apartment full of furniture and storage unit stuff too. Both times Paul and the other guy were quick and efficient, able to dismantle and put my bed back together which was a big help. I also forgot to tell them I needed to move a load of smaller bags of stuff. But they moved all of this pretty quick really. He was also able to help me out at short notice and move on a Sunday! The rates are pretty reasonable too compared to other places and I have used a couple of different movers around Boston. Hopefully I won't be needing to move for a while, but if I do I would call up Paul and his crew again! read more

I had a unique order for these guys--take my really old piano, move it off a moving truck, up a tightly wound flight of stairs in Winthrop, without breaking it or their backs, and do it for less than $200. When I tell you these guys delivered, they did, and then some! They were totally professional-kept in touch with me over the phone and were actually really flexible with times they were able to come. My piano is soo heavy--but these guys (Paul and Jesus) were so nice, and strong and go it up the steps with no damage to the steps, or the piano. I had a mini heart attack watching them because I was so afraid they'd hurt themselves but they were so great, and were just what I needed, at the right price! If I ever need to move anything, I'll definitely be calling them again! read more

On August 28th 2013 My girlfriend and I used Shamrock movers to move out of our South Boston apartment. We were on the third floor with a tricky staircase, we had the works; couch, tables, mattresses, TV's and dressers. Not only were they great guys they showed up on time with a truck and got right to work. They moved quickly, were careful with all of our things and were efficient in getting everything out. We were completely moved out and loaded into our new place in two and a half hours. The price was right and I would absolutely not only use them moving forward but recommend them if you are looking for help with your move! read more

Short version: Paul didn't show up for my move and failed to call or text to let me know that he had an 'emergency' and wasn't going to show up. Longer version: Scheduled these guys a week in advance for 9/6 move, seemed like a nice guy, no problem. Called to confirm the day before my move and it sounded that Paul had no clue about the scheduled move the next day, but confirmed that he'd be there anyway. The morning of the move Shamrock movers were not there! Called to check, Paul states that he has an emergency and won't be able to make it. After some deliberation he suggests he'll come in a few hours... I imagine after he sleeps off his hangover? Problem is I can't do in a few hours, I have a job. Unreliable, unprofessional, I suggest you go with someone else. read more

Moved in the middle of the smoldering summer with those guys, and they really did a great job. I have moved about seven times in the past five years for my job, and they definitely know how to efficiently and safely pack a truck. As opposed to some small business movers, they were also great at keeping in touch and stayed on top of parking and my personal schedule. As a young woman living by herself at the time, I felt very safe around Paul and his team, so much that I even left for a while to pick up some lunch (some movers can be really creepy if you know what I mean). Professional, rapid, safe, and fun gentlemen. I would recommend them to anyone needing help with their move! read more

Paul and his partner Mike helped me do a move to CT couple of weeks ago from BackBay. They were so efficient, careful, and quick with the move. I couldn't believe how easy that move was. Paul has actually helped me move several times in the past few years while I was living in MA. He is flexible and very communicative. And he always gives me a reasonable price. I will continue to use Paul for my moves if I am back in MA again. I strongly recommend Shamrock Movers especially because there are no surprises. Paul will communicate everything with you upfront and will accommodate your requests the best they can. read more

Shamrock movers bailed me out this week. Every other mover I called was busy for the next three weeks. But Paul squeezed me in this week. I was the third move of the day for them. They were running late but I appreciated they texted me every hour to let me know what was up. They were polite, efficient, and very careful with everything. I would definitely use them again. read more

Great, local movers that were friendly and helpful. They also assisted with repacking boxes and securing them for safe transfer, and were flexible on going to multiple locations last minute. Would use again! read more

reasonable rates, 15 minute increments, no initial travel time.... did a move with these guys from Somerville to Brookline. Third floor walk up in Brookline, the guys actually kicked into high gear once once budgetary concerns were expressed and finished at agreed upon time frame. Hand delivered a forgotten piece of furniture later that night as well. Most importantly no scuffs or dings or dents in any of the furniture makes me one happy customer. read more

Paul runs a good business. He hires a few different guys to help him on each job, depending on who is available. I've hired them 3 times and have had a good experience each time. Paul can be a little tricky to reach some time but every time he's promised to come through for me on a job, he has! Nice guy. That counts for a lot too. read more

I used this company for a move within Somerville in August 2013. I'm writing this review almost two years later because I tend not to write bad Yelp reviews -- it feels mean. But now I'm moving again and am relying on the Yelp community to find a mover, so I kind of feel like it's my duty to let people know how bad this move was. It is seared into my mind as the worst moving experience I've ever had. I went with Shamrock because they quoted a lower price than the other company I called. They showed up with the correct number of guys. But these guys were really hurting -- they were on the older side, pretty out of shape, and it was clear that moving us out of our third-floor apartment was killing them. Periods of 15-20 minutes passed without anyone actually entering my apartment to move anything. And needless to say, we were paying by the hour. Meanwhile, Paul was sitting in his truck fielding calls. When I approached him to point out that he was one of the movers we were paying for, he grudgingly started to help with the move. Noting how slowly the move was going, he said he wanted to call another person to help -- but we would have to pay extra. I was so stressed and frustrated at this point that I agreed to this. When we got to the new apartment, Paul called in a fifth guy to help, I think because he was getting stressed about how slowly the move was going. He then informed us that the move was taking too long, so they were going to leave a bunch of our stuff right on the sidewalk (including our mattress). They said they would come back the next day to finish, but they would charge extra for that. I told him this was ridiculous and unacceptable, and ultimately they did finish the move the same day. But then Paul said he expected us to pay extra for the fifth guy (even though he had not asked my permission to hire him). He used crazy scammer language, like, "I'm not running a charity." I told him no way. I paid what I had agreed to pay. The stress of all this was unbelievable, and it was all completely unnecessary. Near the end of the move, one of the guys Paul had hired mentioned to me that Paul routinely had trouble estimating how long the move would take, in part because he did not ask what floor the apartment was on. He said, "This happens a lot." Go with any of the many five-star companies you can find on Yelp. Please save yourself a nervous breakdown by avoiding this one. read more

Paul showed up 2 and a half hours late and he seemed to be drunk. I was concerned that he had driven over while smelling very strongly like alcohol. I could be wrong about the drunkenness, but he was moving about slowly, not walking in a straight line, had slurred speech and kept forgetting where he put his tools and tape. Moving into my apartment had been swift and professional by another set of movers. It took an hour. By comparison, Paul and his colleague had not gotten my boxes into the UHaul after 3 hours, and this was with me working alongside them the entire time. To their credit, there was one piece of furniture that was difficult to move and they put in a great effort on that. However, the entire move was proceeding very, very, very slowly and I spent a lot of the time stressed about whether things would end up broken. Paul dropped my stuff twice, once breaking the items inside a box. He said it was my fault because the box wasn't taped on the bottom - it was folded closed. There was no apology, and his tone was confrontational with him saying, "That was your fault!" He did not offer any reimbursement for what was broken. This was an elevator move, and they showed up with one small dolly for two movers. Can you picture how long an elevator move would take, when two movers have just one small dolly the length and width of a box? Fortunately I had two large dollies in the building that could roll multiple boxes into the elevator. (Movers are paid by the hour.) Because they were 2+ hours late, it got to be past midnight and the move was not finished. I had to extend my Uhaul reservation and buy a parking permit for the next day. I hired different movers the next day to finish the move. The other movers finished the move in under an hour. I ended up spending nearly $300 extra in total and taking an extra evening. I will also have to replace the things they broke. read more

I am an undergrad college student on a really tight budget, and I'm trying to furnish my place. I bought a couch off Craigslist, and used Paul (no assistants) to help me move the couch from Cambridge to my place in Brighton. Great prices, couch got in okay--although blankets were not used, and part of the microfiber dragged on my floor. Things happen though, and I was one of the helpers. I'm no professional. One odd occurrence: A week later, he texted me asking if I wanted to meet for coffee. I'm recently single and constantly deal with weird men's bullshit, and there was no other info to go off of, so I told him that he crossed a line, and that I was freaked out by this (I met him off the internet and all). He apologized. I talked about that experience in this review, and he saw it. He texted me to ask me to edit the review, and that he wanted to meet for coffee just to see if I could build a website for him (I had mentioned I'm a graphic designer). I'm not sure why this didn't come up at the time of me showing my irritation. But anyway, he's coming off as innocent, and as someone who did not realize how it would come across if he vaguely asked me to meet for coffee. Huh, okay then. So, there you go. Awkward moment. read more

I was quite delayed getting into Boston with my 17' U-Haul truck, and had previously arranged to have several friends assist with moving into a 2 bedroom. Unfortunately, we had a breakdown and wound up getting in very late--around 10pm. On the way, we called Shamrock Movers to get some extra assistance, as not all of my friends were going to be able to lend a hand due to work. Paul Harvey showed up right on time, and he helped us for two hours straight as five of us unloaded the entire truck and moved everything into a third-floor walk-up. Paul led the moving of the large pieces of furniture (several desks, a heavy queen bed, a chair, etc.), and everything made it up safe and sound. He was very friendly and professional, and provided wonderful service on *very* short notice. Have a few more things to move from a friend's place later this month, and will be using Paul and Shamrock again. read more

Thank god for Paul and Mike! I had scheduled a move with another company and the mover had a health emergency at the last minute. Paul stepped up and was able to fill in on the same afternoon. The two men were efficient, patient, helpful and kind. Their good humor and skill got me through what was otherwise a pretty hectic day. read more

These guys were totally great. We had a two-part complex move that required some finessing and they did it with no problems what-so-ever. I'd use them and recommend them to anyone. read more

Though quite professional on the phone, Paul and the other mover were anything but in their work. They moved so slowly and charged by the hour (See Deepa R's review for the full effect). Before they arrived with their Budget truck, four friends helped us move everything outside to make the process go faster. Even though the vast majority of our stuff was a few steps from the truck, the two guys spent huge amounts of time just staring at the back of the truck, moving one box, then repeating the process. Paul took a very long time calling other people to help, and was not able to find anyone. They didn't bring standard moving implements (plastic sheeting, dolly) and told me they would have to charge extra if they used the tape they brought. I've used two other companies to move within the Boston area in recent years, and both experiences were vastly better than Shamrock. (Wicked Smart Movers, Charles River Movers) read more

These guys are GREAT! I had a really complicated move with multiple stops and kid you not 100+ boxes (what can I say... I like to read). They went from the 2nd floor to a 3rd floor and to the new place on the 2nd floor with some windy steps. Paul Harvey (the owner) and his helper Danny were professional, fast, and the best price I found for a local move. AND he's local so support local businesses and hire Paul! I can't say enough how easy they made my move. I highly recommend them. read more

Paul and his partner moved a very heavy, old piano out of the house and into the garage for us. They were available right away and offered the best price I found (out of 3 estimates). I would hire them again. read more

Paul and his coworker were fantastic. They moved me from a third-floor walk-up and got all of my stuff moved safely and quickly (which was quite a feat given the size of the couch and the tightness and twistiness of the staircase!). They were friendly, enthusiastic, and hard-working... and they charged about 75% of the next-cheapest quote I got. Will definitely use them for my next move. read more

GREAT! They worked with my multi-home move, and got everything done professionally and efficiently, and were flexible enough to help me out with some last minute timing changes that came up when I was having some logistical issues coordinating move times. Paul and his crew want to do a great a job - and it really shows. Highly recommended! read more

From a 3rd floor walkup to a 3rd floor walkup. A move that any moving company would dread. The fact that it was August 31st made it even worse and that it was their 4th move of the day....well, they did it. I told them to take some breaks and they wouldn't, just powered through. There was a little bit of whining but it was so completely understandable! It really was a bitch of a move. They hoisted a box spring, they removed a door, they got it done in a timely and affordable manner. Paul and the crew rock!!!! read more

I used Shamrock for my move in South Boston. They were easy to work with and extremely accomodating. I moved a 3rd floor apartment with tricky stairs to the 3rd floor or a house and had very heavy furniture and they moved it all with care. They were trustworthy and extremely helpful and charged the best rate I could find in the area. I would recommend Paul Harvey for any moving job you have. read more

I have moved a lot and was disappointed, to say the least, with getting guys off craigslist. I called Paul @ Shamrock based on Yelp reviews. They arrived on time, were very, very quick and were conscious of what I wanted. Wonderful and no stress for me!! AND, no travel time, the time starts when they arrive at your door and finish at the end point. Very reasonable rates. Thanks, Paul! read more

Not a company. It's a man named Paul. I arranged to have a sofa moved from my apt out to the curb, and Paul showed up alone. I said this was not a one man job, and Paul mumbled that he could call a friend... However, it is a small loveseat, so I let him try at it. Paul banged up my door frame, but then said he didn't do it. Unable to move the couch on his own, Paul attempted to contact a friend but said he wasn't getting through to them. He was about to give up, but then he said he could smash up the wooden frame of the couch and put its pieces out on the curb. Sure, we've got a saw, and so I let him try at it - again. My roommate was home, while I stepped out to go to a nearby store, and when I came back Paul was gone and our livingroom - with the couch overturned - was a complete mess. What's that called? Is there even a name for this? Move and dash! Sham and rock! Very uncomfortable experience. Now I will be spending the rest of my day finding a *legitimate* moving company. My bad. Don't make it your bad too. I don't recommend contacting Paul or working with him. read more

Recommending Paul and his team for a great job done today on a difficult move. Not only did they get it done, but they were affable and professional throughout. I did not hear them use any profanity that I myself do not use when moving ridiculously heavy furniture. Excellent job and would highly recommend! read more

Disclaimer: this was for a move one year ago. They may have gotten worse or better since. I had I received a recommendation from Raimond's Movers to Shamrock. They were able to accommodate me on short notice but in the end I should have chosen a more expensive mover. They were very late showing up and spent too much time socializing. Paul was on the phone a ton making appointments while my clock was ticking (and they were racking up more move time). I had to cut short the amount of stuff they moved and limited it only to the big stuff. Paul also failed to mention ahead of time that he would be charging for packaging materials. Maybe that was some rare plastic wrap they used to secure my dresser drawers. A job that I was quoted 3 hours, which included the equivalent of a 2 bedroom apartment and miscellany took them 6. Even after I reduced the load and had them move furniture and a few boxes. I was not happy. Paul at then end of it all informed me with a huge grin that my bill came to over 700$. I didn't want to get into it with him. Caveat emptor. read more

Paul was available to come a bit early which was great. He and another fellow moved one heavy dresser downstairs and one heavy dresser upstairs. They had to get both around a tight corner where the ceiling sloped down over the stairs. They were careful, and clearly strong. This is our second time using them. Both time they were professional, efficient and got the job done quickly. We paid cash. read more

Great mover and a great guy. Paul has helped us out with a number of moves, often with little advanced notice. Most memorable moment; watching him strap a kitchen oven to his back and walk it up three flights of steep, narrow stairs while chatting all the while. read more

From a 4th floor walk-up to a 5th floor walk-up. Hard workers, good guys and decent prices. What more can you ask for?

I called this company to move my furniture (2 bedroom apt) from the second floor of a townhouse (no elevator) to the apartment buiding (elevator) next door. I told them that no truck was needed. Well, the movers (two guys) showed up two hours late, with a small dolly and no pads! They were nice guys, but not experienced movers, as quickly became apparent, as my (unpadded) furniture was scraped against the walls in the staircase. read more

They did an amazing job. They moved my stuff very carefully up 3 flights then helped me put up my closet and mirror. Highly recommend!!!!

I called Paul @ Shamrock Movers who was able to get me an appointment fairly last minute. Two men showed up, with one small dolly. First, They were bickering with each other right off the bat which made me super uncomfortable. About 30 minutes into the project (moving out of a very small studio) which was already moving painfully slow, the two men got into an argument with each other (who knows what it was about- but who cares? get your job done.) They continued to argue with each other throughout the streets of the North End. It was mortifying. And suddenly, one of the 2 men walked off...yes, just left the site on foot. Paul, the remaining mover started calling 'friends' to 'see what they were up to?' before asking random people on the street if they had some time to help him out? I was baffled he was doing this in front of a paying customer. He never once took a moment to connect with me and evaluate the situation or even apologize or give me some sort of explanation for this disaster, as I'm sitting there perplexed and confused and by myself. I thought I was being punked! Paul was useless and I eventually had to call every friend I knew who was in the area to bail me out. Thankfully my friends and I busted our asses and we completely moved myself, with the help of Paul's U-Haul truck. On top of it all, Paul didn't once walk the 4 flights of stairs up to my new apartment, but dropped everything by the front door (hence the reason I got movers in the first place!) A part of me felt bad so when I gave him $120 for his 2 hours of work. Well he fought with me claiming he deserved more, and eventually snatched the money out of my hand and stormed off. Solid way to run a business, Paul. Maybe its time to retire and spare others the misery.. read more

I had a small job, moving a washer from Somerville to Brookline. These guys were great. Honest, professional, fast movers. Definitely will use again. read more

I moved August 9th and hired Shamrock Movers OF BOSTON to help with my move through the Uhaul moving help service. The GM of that company, Jack, shined me on and then the morning before the move he didn't respond to my attempts to confirm, of course, the morning of the move he didn't show up or call. I was sure I had checked the Yelp reviews, so I tried looking it up again and I realized that I had looked at the reviews for Shamrock Movers located in Somerville (the company you are currently looking at reviews of). So I took a chance and called Paul around 9:10 AM the day I was moving. I was actually sitting in the Uhaul as I called him. I explained the horrible situation and asked if there was any way they could help move me. Not only did he say yes, but he hustled his way over to my place as soon as he could. There was a slight delay and he kept in constant contact with me (probably because he was aware that I was developing mover abandonment issues). Paul and his helper showed up a little over 2 hours after I called him. Let me repeat, a little over 2 hours after I called him in a panic about my moving situation at the last minute. They were great and efficient. It was also POURING rain during the whole load in process, which would slow down a lot of movers, but not these guys. Basically, Shamrock Movers totally saved my butt and got me on the road a mere 2 hours after I was supposed to leave. The fact that Paul was so willing to help me last minute AND was willing to get one of his employees to help out AND was such a great, pleasant person to interact with after my horrible experience with the other Shamrock Movers (OF BOSTON...NOT THE SAME COMPANY!) pretty much made my day. I am no longer living in Boston (thanks to Paul!), but if I were, I would hire him for every move. If you are hiring Shamrock Movers, make sure they are the Somerville based company run by Paul. 5 stars all the way! read more