Serving Providence, RI since 1942

Trusted Movers in Providence, RI

Need movers in Providence who already know the city block by block? Murray's Moving and Storage has worked out of Johnston since 1942, right next door. Providence is where most of our trucks go on any given day. Route 6 East, off at the downtown exits, and the crew is on your street.

We move houses, apartments, and businesses all over the capital. East Side, Federal Hill, Fox Point, Elmwood, Mount Pleasant. Family-owned, same office for decades, and every job starts with a real person on the phone. Most Providence work is a straight local residential move, but we handle the odd jobs too.

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Murray's Van Lines moving and storage tractor-trailer parked below the Providence skyline
From Johnston, RI
To Providence, RI

Route 6 East into Providence

Providence Triple-Decker and Apartment Moves

Providence is triple-decker country. Three floors, a narrow back stair, a front porch with a tight turn at the top. A third-floor apartment in Elmwood or Mount Pleasant is a different job than a ranch in Johnston, and good movers in Providence plan for it before the truck shows up.

We ask which floor, front or back stairs, and whether the couch came in through a window last time. Those answers set the crew plan and the time on the quote. No surprises on moving day.

Moving on College Hill and the Providence East Side

The East Side is old Providence. Benefit Street and the side streets up College Hill are narrow, steep, and lined with parked cars on both sides. A big truck does not always fit. Sometimes we stage around the corner and carry, sometimes we shuttle with a smaller truck.

We look at the address before booking and tell you straight how we will load it. Historic houses with tight halls and old banisters get padded and taped off before a single piece comes down the stairs.

Brown, RISD, and PC Move-Out Season in Providence

May in Providence means move-out. Brown, RISD, and Providence College all finish up within a few weeks of each other, and the East Side and the streets around PC fill with families, rental trucks, and furniture on the curb. Leases turn over and the calendar gets tight.

Book May and early June dates early. Students heading home for the summer can send their things to our Johnston warehouse instead of hauling them across the country. Ask about summer storage close to campus.

Federal Hill and Downtown Providence Moving Logistics

Federal Hill and downtown have their own problems. One-way streets, busy sidewalks, restaurant deliveries, and buildings with a single freight elevator. We call the building ahead, book the elevator, and line up the truck so the crew is carrying, not waiting.

Downtown lofts and converted mill buildings often want paperwork from the mover before the move. Give us the management contact when you call and we will handle it with them directly.

Packing for Providence Homes and Apartments

Small apartments hide a lot of stuff. Our crew boxes kitchens, wraps furniture in pads, and labels every carton by room. You can hand us the whole place or just the dishes, the art, and the things you do not want to touch.

Packing day can be the day before the move or the same morning, depending on size. Not every set of movers in Providence will pack a third-floor walk-up the same day they load it. We will, when the job is small enough. Either way the truck leaves with everything wrapped, stacked tight, and ready to come off in order.

Quote for your Providence move

Send the form or call the Johnston office. We call back within an hour and quote within 24 hours.

(401) 274-7071

Office and Business Moves in Providence

Providence has law offices, medical practices, nonprofits, and state agencies all packed into a few square miles. We move desks, files, IT gear, and inventory, after hours or on Saturday so you do not lose a workday. Here is how we run office and commercial moves.

We also do government and GSA moves, so security desks and sign-in sheets do not slow us down. Moving a school or a classroom wing? See our school relocation work.

Storage in Johnston for Providence Customers

Our warehouse is in Johnston, a short ride out Route 6 from downtown. Your things go into wooden storage vaults in our own building. Not a self-storage unit you load yourself, and not a third party.

This works well for a closing gap, a renovation, or a move-in date that slipped. We pick up in Providence, store it, and bring it back to the new address when you are ready.

Providence Estate Clean-Outs and POD Loading

Settling a family home in Silver Lake or clearing out a rental between tenants? Our estate clean-out crew empties the house so it is ready to list or rent. We are careful, we are quick, and we know these jobs come with a lot going on.

Already rented a container? We load it right. Our portable container loading crew packs it tight so nothing shifts on the road. If you just want strong hands, ask for a labor-only crew.

Booking Movers in Providence With a Johnston Office

People type movers near me from a Providence apartment and get a list of call centers. We are not one. Our office is at 50 Maria Ave in Johnston, the phone is (401) 274-7071, and we return missed calls within an hour during business hours.

Quotes come within 24 hours. The office is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 4:30, and Saturday morning, 8:00 to 10:00. Ask the office for our license and insurance details when you book.

Providence Neighborhoods and Bordering Towns We Cover

Our movers in Providence cover every neighborhood in the city and the towns around it. Johnston borders Providence, so we are never far. Moving out past the city line? See our Smithfield moving crew or the Cranston movers just south of the city.

If you want a moving service near me that knows Providence streets by name, this is home turf for us.

  • Providence
  • Johnston
  • Cranston
  • North Providence
  • Pawtucket
  • East Providence

Frequently Asked Questions About Moving in Providence

How far is your office from Providence?

Our office is at 50 Maria Ave in Johnston, which borders Providence. Most Providence addresses are a short drive in on Route 6.

Can you move a third-floor apartment in a Providence triple-decker?

Yes. Third-floor triple-decker moves are a big part of our Providence work. Tell us about the stairs and any tight turns when you call so we can plan the crew and the time.

Can a moving truck fit on the narrow streets of the Providence East Side?

Not always. On tight East Side streets we may park around the corner and carry, or use a smaller truck to shuttle. We look at the address before the move and tell you the plan.

Should I book early for a May move in Providence?

Yes. Brown, RISD, and Providence College move-outs fill up May and early June. Call as soon as you know your date.

Can students store belongings over the summer near Providence?

Yes. We can pick up from campus housing or an apartment, keep everything in our Johnston warehouse, and deliver it back in the fall.

Do you move offices and businesses in downtown Providence?

Yes. We move offices, files, and equipment, and we can work after hours or on Saturdays. We coordinate freight elevators and building rules ahead of time.

Do you do estate clean-outs in Providence?

Yes. We clear out homes and apartments, including estate clean-outs, so the property is ready to sell or rent.

How fast will I get a quote for my Providence move?

We return missed calls within one hour during business hours and send quotes within 24 hours.

Book Your Providence Move With a Neighbor in Johnston

Tell us your address, your new address, and your date. We will call back within the hour and have your quote to you inside a day.

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Office: 50 Maria Ave, Johnston, RI 02919