Stark Moving and Storage - Review by All Movers

Getting a price. You can start a quote online, use their moving calculator, or call. You’ll submit dates, addresses, and an inventory; they’ll respond by phone or email (your pick). Their site also notes a personal account page to track messages, edit dates, and update inventory.

Steps to book:

1. Submit request or call.
2. Use the calculator to list items and access details.
3. Receive an estimate and confirm your slot.
4. Optional: add packing, crating, or storage.
   They advertise quick response times – my coordinator usually replied within the hour.

Communication & support. A relocation manager stays on your file. Payment policies note a 3% card processing fee and small cash discounts (5% local, 3% long-distance) published in their FAQs. That extra transparency is helpful for budgeting.

On moving day. Expect a heads-up call roughly 15–30 minutes before arrival, blanket-wrapping of furniture, and disassembly/assembly where needed. For long-distance, Stark says you’ll get your delivery date before they begin. Our local move wrapped same day, which tracks with their FAQ.

Packing & handling. In my moves, furniture was padded and doors protected. If you want shrink-wrap or extra pads on certain pieces, tell the lead at the walkthrough. Tape usage is the one small gray area industry-wide – Stark’s public listings say blankets are free, tape isn’t. Clarify that line item before the crew starts.

Delays, cancellations, damages. Read the estimate for delivery windows, valuation coverage, and change-order language (anything that alters time, access, or inventory). BBB complaints that do exist often mention price changes or damage disputes – not a lot of them, but enough to justify asking for a written revision if the scope changes. If you’re going interstate, read the FMCSA booklet so you know how claims and valuation work.

Please note that prices are estimates for informational purposes and may vary based on individual factors.

Below are reasonable estimates based on publicly listed hourly rates, typical job durations I’ve seen, and Stark’s storage page. You can use our moving cost calculator to get a general idea for your budget. Your actual price depends on access, inventory, and timing. Always get an updated written quote.

* Excludes materials, specialty packing, surcharges, and card fee. Stark’s FAQ lists a 3% card processing fee and small cash discounts (5% local, 3% long-distance).

If you love the idea of one company that can move, pack, and even store your stuff during a lease gap, Stark has a lot of coverage in Massachusetts and nearby states – plus Chicago. Here’s where I’ve either booked them or confirmed active listings.

• Massachusetts: Boston, Quincy, Waltham, Worcester, Framingham, Brookline, Dedham/Norwood, Andover/Lawrence, Peabody (North Shore), Sturbridge, Newton/Wellesley, Somerville, Cambridge, Malden, Medford, Lowell, Lynn, Fall River.
• New Hampshire: Nashua, Manchester.
• Rhode Island: Providence, Warwick, Pawtucket, Cranston.
• Illinois: Naperville/Chicago.
• Washington, DC: Listed service area.

Yes – with one condition. If you lock your inventory, clarify the building logistics, and insist on any change order being priced in writing, Stark is a smart pick for local and regional moves.

The crews I’ve worked with packed quickly, protected furniture well, and hit the timeline. Pricing is fair for Boston, storage is convenient, and BBB accreditation with an A+ rating is reassuring.

If a close friend asked me, I’d say: Priority Moving is a dependable pick for San Diego–area moves that need full-service packing and a safe place to park your stuff between closings. For a coast-to-coast move with heirlooms, I’d still price-match them against a top van-line agent and choose whichever provider gives me the clearest fixed price and the strongest valuation coverage on paper.

If your dates don’t line up or you want extra quotes:

• Oscar’s Moving Company (Boston): Strong reviews and polished local crews.
• Boston Best Rate Movers: Budget-friendly, high satisfaction for standard apartment moves.
• Poseidon Moving: Good track for both local and interstate.
• Continental Moving: Another Boston option to compare for same-week availability.

Always request at least three moving quotes, compare what’s included (materials, stairs, long carry, shuttle, fuel), and ask if a fixed-price estimate is available when your list and access are confirmed. For interstate moves, read FMCSA’s consumer booklet so you know how valuation and claims work and what a fair claims ratio looks like in practice.