Manchester families call EAM Moving with the same handful of questions, whether they're moving three miles to Bedford or three states south to Florida. Most are searching for an affordable moving company that treats a short hop across town with the same care as a long-distance haul. The answers depend on what kind of move you're actually planning, so that's the place to start.
What Kind of Move Are You Planning?
A local move within Manchester, Bedford, Concord, or another nearby town is billed by the hour, while a long-distance move out of state, whether that's elsewhere in the Northeast, the Mid-Atlantic, or down to Florida, gets quoted as a flat rate or binding estimate instead, since it comes down to distance and timing rather than a clock. EAM Moving has relocated families to and from 41 states so far, offering full-service moving built around whichever distance you're covering.
Some moves only need one piece handled, like packing a single room, moving a piano, or loading a PODS container you already rented. Telling us which category your move falls into, along with your move date and home size, is what lets us quote the job accurately before we ever show up.
How Pricing and Quotes Work
Local jobs get a crew sized to the home, not a flat headcount for every job. A one-bedroom apartment might need two movers for a few hours. A four-bedroom house often needs five to eight, especially with stairs or a long carry to the truck. Here's roughly how that breaks down.
| Home Size | Typical Crew | What It Usually Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Studio or 1 bedroom | 2 movers | A few hours, one truck, standard loading |
| 2 to 3 bedrooms | 3 to 4 movers | A full day, with furniture disassembly as needed |
| 4+ bedrooms | 5 to 8 movers | Larger local jobs and most long-distance loads |
Treat this as a starting point, not a quote. Stairs, the distance from your door to the truck, and what you're actually bringing all shift the number. Our full breakdown of local move costs in New Hampshire walks through hourly rates, travel time, and the line items that decide the final bill.
Long-distance jobs are priced by flat rate or binding estimate instead of the clock, based on the size of the move and how far it's traveling. Either way, the number goes in writing before the move begins, and that's what you pay. If something changes, like adding a storage stop or a piano you forgot to mention, we'll talk through the cost with you before it affects the final bill.
Our Crew Policy: Why the Same Team Handles Your Whole Move
Every person on our crew is background-checked and employed directly by EAM Moving. We don't bring in day labor, and we don't hand your boxes off to a different company once the truck is loaded.
| The crew that wraps your furniture in the morning is the same crew that carries it into your new home that evening. |
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A lot of moving complaints trace back to a mismatch: the crew loading the truck isn't the crew unloading it, or the company on the phone isn't the company doing the physical work. We've kept the whole job in-house since we started EAM Moving in 2014, and we now carry $1 million in liability and cargo coverage on every job we run, whether it's across Manchester or across state lines.
Packing, Specialty Items, and Building Access
If packing is the part you're dreading, you have two choices: full-service packing, where our crew packs the entire home before move day, or partial packing, covering just the rooms that need it most, usually the kitchen or a home office full of electronics. Either way, we use dish packs, wardrobe boxes, and proper wrapping so nothing shifts in the truck.
We also handle items that need more than a standard box: pianos, gun safes, antiques, art, gym equipment, and large appliances. Mention these when you request a quote so we bring the right equipment and assign a crew that's handled that item before.
Building access rarely surprises us. Walk-up buildings, elevator time slots, and narrow stairwells across Manchester and the surrounding towns are routine, and we've handled tighter jobs like Boston's college shuffle: narrow streets, low overhangs, reserved parking, and freight elevators on move-in day. A furniture lift is available when stairs alone won't get a couch up to the third floor.
We also handle senior and downsizing moves, which usually call for a slower pace than a standard job. Let us know ahead of time if you're coordinating a move for a parent or an older relative. And if you've already rented your own truck, a PODS or U-Haul container, or a storage unit, we offer loading and unloading labor by the hour, including combining more than one unit into a single load.
What Happens on Moving Day
This is standard on every job, not an upgrade you have to request:
- Blanket-wrapped furniture and stretch-wrapped upholstered pieces
- Padded door jambs and banisters
- Floor runners over hardwood and carpet
- Free disassembly and reassembly of beds and tables
- A final walkthrough with you before the crew leaves, on local moves
For long-distance moves, we'll talk with you directly about delivery timing instead of a walkthrough on the spot.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book a move in Manchester, NH?
The earlier the better, especially in summer when schedules fill up fastest. EAM Moving keeps same-week openings available for much of the year, so a tight timeline isn't automatically a dealbreaker, but a few weeks of notice gives you the widest pick of dates and crew sizes.
Do you charge extra for stairs or long carries?
No. Anything that affects labor time, including stairs, long carries, or a tricky building layout, gets built into your written quote once we know the details of your move. The number you're quoted is the number you pay, as long as the job matches what was discussed.
Can I book packing and moving separately?
Yes. EAM Moving offers full packing, partial packing for specific rooms, or moving with no packing service at all. You choose the mix that fits your budget and how much of the packing you'd rather handle yourself.
What if I only need help loading a truck I already rented?
That's covered under loading and unloading labor, billed by the hour. It works for a rented truck, a PODS or U-Haul container, or a storage unit, and crews can combine multiple units into one load if needed.
Is my quote guaranteed once it's in writing?
Yes, as long as the scope of the job doesn't change. If something gets added after the quote, like a storage stop or an item you forgot to mention, we'll talk through the cost change with you before it affects the final bill.
Get in Touch
Ready to talk through your move? A real person usually responds to quote requests the same business day.
Phone: 603-288-9627
Email: info@eammoving.com
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 7 AM to 7 PM
Service area: Manchester and communities across New Hampshire, plus long-distance moves throughout the Northeast
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