September 1st may not mean much to people outside of Boston. To Boston residents and students, it may cause flashes of overflowing dumpsters, double-parked cars, inflated moving service rates, “Allston Christmas,” and other possibly stressful experiences. Students moving in Boston isn’t easy, and often, people recommend avoiding the 1st altogether. But that’s not possible for many people in the city—especially students.
These days, students move in and out of on- and off-campus apartments throughout the school year, including summer semesters or internships. Whether you’re trying to balance the start of a new semester or transitioning from a study abroad, adding a move into the mix may mean you are forced to miss an important class, work, or opportunity. Students often don’t need the added stress, and we’ve created a solution for students and their families to manage these often complicated moves.
Simplified is a Best of Boston Best Concierge 3x winner, awarded by Boston Magazine—and that includes our full-service moving assistance. We help clients manage moves in and around the Boston area from start to finish, including out–of–state, long-distance, or international moves. With over 20 years of experience, we know the ins and outs of relocating, moving, storing, rescheduling, and all of the details in between.
Specifically, when students move in and around Boston, it can be really tricky because there are a lot of rules to follow. Schools and apartment buildings have their own rules about where you can park, when you can use the elevators, and even what entrances you can move in and out of. If students have pets or cars, they need to think about where to keep them safely, especially if they are going away for just a little while. Also, when students move out, they need to return things like cable boxes, and sometimes, the cable company’s office hours don’t match up with moving schedules, which makes it hard if you have to move out fast.
This can be even harder for parents trying to help their kids from afar. That’s why having a team like Simplified, a professional moving concierge, to help students during these times is so important. We can make sure everything goes smoothly, send things back home if needed, and even donate items that students don’t want anymore. This helps make moving a lot less stressful and saves time for everyone.
Simplified Moves services for college students
Here are a few ways we can help students moving in Boston.
- Find and hire reputable movers within your budget.
- Acquire required parking permits.
- Acquire packing materials: boxes, tapes, etc.
- Pack and organize your belongings to make unpacking a breeze.
- Donate unwanted items to local charities.
- Manage day-of move activities.
- Unpack and organize belongings.
- Stock the refrigerator and pantry with your favorite foods.
- Help set up utilities and wait to meet with a provider during the service window.
- Return any rented equipment to providers.
- Pack and ship items back home.
- Arrange travel to and from the airport or any other destination.
- Recommend storage solutions.
- And the list goes on!
Having help with moving during college can make a big difference for students. There’s a lot to handle, whether they are moving for internships, studying abroad, or just switching from living on campus to an apartment. Simplified Moves is a solution that students and parents can trust to help them with all these changes. We make sure everything goes smoothly so students can focus on their studies and exciting new experiences without worrying about moving problems. With Simplified Moves, students have the support they need every step of the way through their college years.