Best of Boston

2008 Best Movers

Gentle Giant Moving Company

Anyone who’s used inferior movers knows the torture of watching them slowly load a single box onto the truck. You won’t need to stifle the urge to grab a handcart and goose the friendly Gentle Giant guys, who gather up as much as they can carry, unload, and literally sprint back for more. And that brawn doesn’t come at the cost of finesse: Everything arrives at your new home unscathed.

29 Harding St., Somerville, 617-661-3333, gentlegiant.com