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Marathon Moving Company Inc

Moving Companies, Storage, Piano Movers

About us

50 Employees. Charges by the hour. Award winning. Recipient of Best of Boston 2013 awarded by Boston Magazine. Cost is determined by the job. Additional contact name - Paul J. Nelson. Additional phone numbers - (781) 300-3200, (617) 969-5152. Additional email - info@marathonmoving.com. See website for phone number. Additional DBA - Marathon Moving Co.

Business highlights

24 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Local & Long Distance Residential & Commercial moving, packing, & storage. Piano moving

Services we don't offer

Truck Rental

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8420 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
89%
4
5%
3
3%
2
2%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 326-350 of 420 reviews

Bill S.
03/2018
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Without a hitch!!!
Description of Work: Moving Furniture to new home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

JOY C.
08/2005
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
THEY WERE VERY PROMPT, PROFESSIONAL, SKILLED, AND FRIENDLY. IT WAS AN OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCE!!
Description of Work: MARATHON MOVED US FROM A 3 STORY 2 BEDROOM CONDO TO A HOUSE ABOUT 20 MILES AWAY. COST INCLUDES 2 NIGHTS STORAGE UNTIL OUR CLOSING.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Jennifer M.
07/2005
4.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
WE HAD MOVED OURSELVES INTO THE STORAGE UNITS IN 3 HOURS SO WERE SURPRISED THE ESTIMATE WAS SO HIGH - 11 HOURS FOR A CROSS TOWN MOVE. THEY WOULDNT REVISE THE ESTIMATE (WHICH IS FINE SINCE THEY ONLY BILL FOR ACTUAL TIME). AFTER MOVING OUT OF THE STORAGE UNIT IN 2.75 HOURS, THE MOVERS TOOK A MID MORNING LUNCH BREAK WITHOUT NOTIFYING US. WE WAITED ANXIOUSLY AT OUR NEW APARTMENT AS WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN A 20 MINUTE DRIVE ACROSS TOWN TOOK THEM 1.5 HOURS. THEY CLAIMED IT WAS ONLY A 30 MINUTE LUNCH. UNLOADING TOOK 2.25 HOURS. THE MOVERS WERE COURTEOUS, EFFICIENT AND CAREFUL WITH OUR BELONGINGS, THOUGH WHEN WE EXPRESSED CONCERN THAT OUR BOXES LABELED FRAGILE, NOTHING ON TOP WERE BEING LOADED INTO THE BOTTOM LAYER ON THE TRUCK, THEY SAID THEY OFFERED US THE $50 INSURANCE. I WOULD RECOMMEND THESE MOVERS WITH THE CAVEAT THAT YOU TRAVEL WITH THEM BETWEEN SITES. ROUNDING UP AT BOTH ENDS AND THE LONG LUNCH COST US $200.
Description of Work: FOUR MEN WITH TWO TRUCKS MOVED OUR BELONGINGS FROM TWO STORAGE UNITS INTO A FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
2.0

$1,600

Elizabeth B.
04/2005
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
I HAD A VERY GOOD EXPERIENCE. THE COMPANY WORKED WITH ME TO KEEP COST DOWN. THE MOVERS WERE FRIENDLY AND VERY EFFICIENT. THE FURNITURE WAS WRAPPED VERY WELL AND ARRIVED IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.
Description of Work: PREPARED AND MOVED 2-3 ROOMS OF FURNITURE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$425

CHRIS B.
03/2005
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
THE MOVERS WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL. THEY WERE ALSO HELPFUL AND COURTEOUS.
Description of Work: MOVED US FROM ONE HOUSE TO ANOTHER AND STORED FURNITURE FOR ONE MONTH BETWEEN MOVES.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200

RAJ P.
03/2005
4.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
CALLED; THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULD GET BACK TO ME. NEVER HEARD BACK; FOUND AN ALTERNATIVE. I DID NOT WANT TO BE TOO SEVER,E OVERALL. SO, I GAVE A "B" OVERALL. MAYBE THEY MISSED JUST THIS TIME.
Description of Work: NO WORK WAS PERFORMED.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


DAVID H.
12/2004
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
THEY WERE VERY GOOD. THEY WERE VERY FAST, POLITE AND CAREFUL. THE PRESIDENT OF THE COMPANY CAME OUT AND DID THE ESTIMATE RIGHT AWAY. THEY OFFERED A $50 DISCOUNT FOR ANGIES LIST MEMBERS.
Description of Work: MOVED US INTO OUR NEW HOME.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

AMY R.
12/2004
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
WE OPTED TO MOVE OURSELVES TO SAVE MONEY RATHER THAN HIRE PROFESSIONAL MOVERS, BUT I FELT THAT THEY WERE VERY COURTEOUS IN COMING TO OUR HOUSE TO GIVE AN ESTIMATE. THEY WERE VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND ANSWERED ALL MY QUESTIONS. THEY WERE PROMPT AND COURTEOUS.
Description of Work: CAME TO OUR HOUSE TO GIVE AN ESTIMATE FOR MOVING US OUT OF OUR HOME, PUTTING OUR BELONGINGS INTO STORAGE FOR A MONTH AND THEN MOVING US INTO OUR NEW HOME.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

THOMAS V.
10/2004
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
I CHOSE THIS FIRM BASED ON REPORTS ON ANGIE'S LIST AND THEY WERE RIGHT ON TARGET. EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE FROM THE FIRST CALL THROUGH THE WHOLE MOVE. THEY CALLED ME BACK WITHIN MINUTES. THE ESTIMATE WAS DONE OVER THE PHONE WITH A VIRTUAL ''WALK THROUGH'' OF WHAT I NEEDED DONE, AND IT TURNED OUT EXACTLY RIGHT. THE 2 MAN CREW WAS SMART, POLITE, CAREFUL, AND VERY EFFICIENT. IT WAS A REAL PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH THEM.
Description of Work: SHORT IN-TOWN MOVE OF FURNITURE FROM CONDO TO APARTMENT.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

KAREN M.
10/2004
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
MARATHON MOVERS WERE PROMPT AND PROFESSIONAL. I REALLY ENJOYED WORKING WITH THEM.
Description of Work: MOVED MY BELONGINGS FROM ONE HOUSE TO THE NEXT.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

ERIN P.
10/2004
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
EXCELLENT SERVICE. PROMPT, COURTEOUS AND EFFICIENT.
Description of Work: MOVED SEVERAL PIECES OF FURNITURE WITHIN MY HOUSE, AND MOVED ONE PIECE FROM HOUSE TO BARN. MOVERS CAME THE SAME DAY I CALLED FOR ASSISTANCE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

CHRIS S.
10/2004
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
THEY CAME ON TIME AND FINISHED EARLY. THE JOB COST ONE THIRD LESS THAN WE WERE QUOTED AND ONE HALF OF WHAT ANOTHER COMPANY QUOTED. NOTHING WAS BROKEN AND THEY WORKED INCREDIBLY FAST.
Description of Work: THE COMPANY MOVED US FROM ONE HOUSE TO ANOTHER IN WESTON.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,650

LARRY P.
09/2004
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
THESE GUYS WERE GREAT. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM AND WOULD USE THEM AGAIN. THEY TREATED OUR BOOKS AND FURNITURE LIKE THEY WERE WATERFORD CRYSTAL. WE ASKED THEM TO DO A LOT OF MOVING AROUND OF STUFF AT OUR NEW PLACE AS WE TRIED DIFFERENT LAYOUTS AND THEY DID ALL THE WORK WITH A SMILE AND A POSITIVE ATTITUDE, EVEN WHEN WE CHANGED OUR MINDS AND ASKED THEM TO MOVE THINGS BACK TO WHERE THEY WERE ORIGINALLY. THANK YOU MARATHON. CLASS ACT. OH, AND THE FINAL PRICE CAME IN WITHIN $100 OF THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE.
Description of Work: WE MOVED A 4 PERSON LAW OFFICE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

BARBARA C.
08/2004
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
ALL STAFF WE INTERACTED WITH WERE RESPONSIVE, PROFESSIONAL, AND POLITE. WORKED CONSISTENTLY, RAPIDLY, AND EFFICIENTLY. SOLVED TWO PROBLEMS FOR US, ONE RAPIDLY (REPAIRED A SMALL AREA OF CEILING PLASTER THEY DAMAGED THAT DAY) ANOTHER SLOWLY (FOUND A LOST SET OF SHELVES AND BROUGHT THEM TO US THE FOLLOWING WEEK). PRICE SEEMED FAIR, BUT WAS UNDERESTIMATED.
Description of Work: MOVED CONTENTS OF 3-BEDROOM HOUSE TO STORAGE, STORED CONTENTS FOR 3 WEEKS, THEN MOVED CONTENTS TO ANOTHER HOUSE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

ABIGAIL V.
08/2004
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
ORIGINALLY, WE ONLY WANTED ''CONTINGENCY PACKING'', PACKING THE MORNING OF THE MOVE OF WHATEVER WE DIDN'T GET AROUND TO. WE CALLED THE WEEK BEFORE BECAUSE THE ''CONTINGENCY'' WASN'T A CONTINGENCY ANY MORE, IT WAS A REALITY. THEY SAID NOT TO WORRY, THEY'D PACK US UP COMPLETELY THAT MORNING. AND THEY DID. IT WAS A LOOOONNNNG DAY, AND THEY HAD TO CALL IN EMERGENCY BACK-UP. (THEY DIDN'T BELIEVE ME WHEN I TOLD THEM WE HAD MUCH MORE THAN YOU'D EVER BELIEVE COULD FIT IN A FOUR-ROOM APARTMENT.) THE GUYS WERE UNFAILINGLY POLITE, FRIENDLY, AND EFFICIENT. THE PRICES WERE GOOD, AND THEY EVEN REIMBURSED US, QUICKLY, FOR THE ONE BOWL THAT BROKE. THE ONLY THING I DIDN'T LIKE WAS THE LAST-MINUTE REQUEST FOR SOMETHING ON THE SIDE FOR THE TRAINEE. HE HAD SHOWN UP TO HELP EVEN THOUGH HE WASN'T GETTING PAID DIRECTLY FROM THE COMPANY, SO WE WERE ASKED TO KICK IN A LITTLE SOMETHING FOR HIM. (THUS THE B IN PROFESSIONALISM.) OTHER THAN THAT, THEY WERE GREAT.
Description of Work: PACKING AND MOVING OF (WAYYYY OVERSTUFFED) FOUR-ROOM APARTMENT.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

LINDA S.
07/2004
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
THE OFFICE CALLED ME BACK IMMEDIATELY WITH AN ESTIMATE, THEN CALLED TO CONFIRM THE MOVE. THE MOVERS ARRIVED 15 MINUTES EARLY, WORKED VERY QUICKLY AND TOOK GOOD CARE OF MY STUFF, WRAPPING FURNITURE APPROPRIATELY. THEY WERE BY FAR THE BEST MOVERS I'VE USED.
Description of Work: MOVED MY BELONGINGS FROM SOMERVILLE TO BRIGHTON, INCLUDING PATIO TABLE AND CHAIRS.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Therese T.
06/2004
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
EXCELLENT COMPANY. THEY ARE COURTEOUS, PROMPT, AND REASONABLE. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM.
Description of Work: I HAVE USED THEM 3 TIMES. THE FIRST TIME, THEY MOVED MY MOTHER INTO AN ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY. THE SECOND TIME, THEY MOVED A LARGE MATTRESS SET FROM QUINCY TO NEDHAM. THE THIRD TIME, THEY MOVED FURNITURE FROM NEDHAM TO DORCHESTER.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$215

BENJAMIN M.
06/2004
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
THE MOVERS WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL, FAST, AND CAREFUL. AFTER EVERYTHING WAS IN, THEY WALKED WITH US THROUGH EVERY ROOM TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING WAS IN THE RIGHT PLACE EXACTLY AS WE WANTED IT. WE HAVE MOVED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 8 YEARS AND THESE GUYS WERE THE BEST BY FAR. A BIT MORE EXPENSIVE THAN THE OTHER COMPANIES, BUT WORTH IT.
Description of Work: THEY MOVED US FROM A 4 BEDROOM TOWN HOUSE INTO A 4 BEDROOM HOME.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200

PRISCILLA A.
06/2004
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
THEY WERE FAST, FRIENDLY, VERY CAREFUL WITH OUR FURNITURE, AND JUST PERFECT! THE MOVE WAS UP 4 FLIGHTS OF STAIRS AND THEY DIDN'T TAKE ANY BREAKS. EXTREMELY EFFICIENT. NOTHING DAMAGED OR BROKEN.
Description of Work: MOVED TWO APARTMENTS INTO ONE 2BR CONDO, PRICE INCLUDES INSURANCE. WE DID OUR OWN PACKING.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$644

John D.
03/2004
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
A NUMBER OF LARGE, AND SOME SMALL PIECES OF FURNITURE HAD TO BE MOVED FROM THE SECOND FLOOR OF OUR HOME TO THE FIRST TO CLEAR OUT THE SECOND FLOOR FOR RENOVATIONS. THE TWO MARATHON MOVERS WHO CAME WERE PROMPT, COURTEOUS, PROFESSIONAL, AND MOVED EVERYTHING WITH THE CARE WE WOULD HAVE TAKEN HAD WE DONE THIS OURSELVES. I PLAN TO CALL THEM BACK WHEN EVERYTHING CAN BE MOVED UPSTAIRS AGAIN.
Description of Work: MOVED FURNITURE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

JOHN T.
02/2004
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
I HAVE HAD LOTS OF BAD EXPERIENCE WITH MOVERS IN THE PAST. IT WAS NICE TO HAVE MARATHON DO SUCH A GOOD JOB. THEY ARE VERY HELPFUL ON THE PHONE WHEN YOU START THE PROCESS AND THAT CONTINUES THROUGH THE SERVICE THEY DO ON-SITE. ADDITIONALLY, IT WAS GREAT TO BE ABLE TO RENT A COUPLE OF GUYS FOR A FEW HOURS TO DO SOME HEAVY LIFTING. THEY WERE QUICK, FRIENDLY AND DID EVERYTHING I NEEDED TO GET DONE. I WILL USE THEM FOR ALL OF MY MOVING NEEDS FROM NOW ON. I FEEL LIKE I FOUND A COMPANY I CAN CALL ON AND TRUST TO GET A JOB DONE RIGHT!
Description of Work: HAD SEVERAL LARGE ITEMS I NEEDED MOVED AROUND MY HOME, SO ALL THE WORK WAS DONE INSIDE THE HOUSE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

CATHARINE H.
10/2003
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
EMPLOYEES WERE PLEASANT AND PROFESSIONAL AND THE RATES ARE REASONABLE. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO ANY OF OUR BELONGINGS DURING THE MOVE.
Description of Work: MOVED FURNITURE FROM A TWO ROOM APT TO A HOUSE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

LAWRENCE U.
06/2003
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
MARATHON MOVERS SAVED ME FROM A PREVIOUSLY HIRED MOVER WHO WAS TOO LAZY TO COMPLETE THE JOB. THEY SHOWED UP WITHIN A COUPLE DAYS OF MY CALL (ON THE LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH - BUSIEST TIME FOR MOST MOVERS) TO MOVE MY WASHER/DRYER DOWN TO THE BASEMENT. THEY WERE COURTEOUS, FRIENDLY, AND VERY PROFESSIONAL AND DIDN'T CAUSE ANY MARKS OR DAMAGE IN MOVING A VERY HEAVY WASHING MACHINE DOWN A NARROW FLIGHT OF STAIRS. I WILL USE MARATHON MOVERS FOR ALL MY FUTURE MOVES.
Description of Work: MOVED WASHER/DRYER TO THE BASEMENT.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

NAN S.
08/2002
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
THIS WAS A LAST MINUTE MOVE, AND THEY WERE THE MOST RESPONSIVE COMPANY I FOUND FROM CALLING THOSE RECOMMENDED ON ANGIES LIST.
Description of Work: MOVED HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, KITCHEN WARE, BREAKABLES AND BOOKS INTERSTATE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,450

DONNA K.
05/2002
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
THEY DID A GREAT JOB. THE TEAM LEADER WAS GREAT.
Description of Work: DID PACKING AND MOVING (LOCAL MOVE)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

Contact information

146 Will Dr, Canton, MA 02021

https://www.marathonmoving.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
MDPU 30747
Trade License Locale
MA
Trade License Authority
Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities - Transportation Oversight Division

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Moving Companies,
Storage,
Piano Movers

FAQ

Marathon Moving Company Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Marathon Moving Company Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Marathon Moving Company Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Marathon Moving Company Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Marathon Moving Company Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Marathon Moving Company Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, Marathon Moving Company Inc does not offer warranties.
Marathon Moving Company Inc offers the following services: Local & Long Distance Residential & Commercial moving, packing, & storage. Piano moving
Truck Rental

Contact information

146 Will Dr, Canton, MA 02021

https://www.marathonmoving.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM