Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Workplace Moving Partner in Peabody, MA
Since 1959, Wakefield Moving & Storage has established itself as a leader in commercial relocation, warehousing, and logistics solutions. Our commitment to integrity, speed, and care has earned us long-term partnerships with universities, hospitals, laboratories, and corporations across New England. As part of Tobin Scientific, we leverage 600,000 square feet of storage space and a fleet of 50 trucks to deliver tailored services for complex projects. Our specialized crews handle everything from high-tech equipment to institutional archives, ensuring precision and minimal disruption.With a focus on sustainability through our Green Recycle Reuse Organization, we turn surplus into impact while maintaining a service-first culture that prioritizes client needs. Decades of experience in navigating tight urban environments and sensitive relocations underscore our reputation as a trusted partner for businesses and institutions.
Services
Commercial Moving
Warehousing
Records Storage
Lab Moving
High-Tech Moving
Academic Moving
Sustainability Reuse
Details
- Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
- Trusted partnerships with decades-long client relationships
- Specialized crews matched to each job for efficiency
- Fast, flexible response with no bureaucratic red tape
- Precision execution in complex environments like labs and data centers
- Technical expertise for IT reconnects and lab setups
What people say
Excellent, fast and efficient
Professional and patient
Terrific and very professional
Creative problem-solving
Met tight deadlines
Services
Commercial Moving
Our commercial moving service specializes in seamless office and industrial relocations. With dedicated coordinators and experienced crews, we minimize downtime while handling modular furniture, IT infrastructure, and sensitive equipment. Clients benefit from strategic planning and execution tailored to business-critical timelines.
Warehousing
Secure short- and long-term warehousing solutions include 250,000+ sq ft of climate-controlled space with 24/7 security. Our barcode tracking system ensures inventory visibility, while integrated moving teams enable direct delivery from storage. Ideal for project-based storage or overflow needs across industries.
Lab Moving
Specialized lab moving services handle sensitive medical and research equipment with precision. Our trained crews follow strict safety protocols for transporting cryogenic materials, analytical instruments, and biohazardous samples. Clients receive customized packing and reinstallation support for minimal operational disruption.
Records Storage
HIPAA-compliant records storage combines secure facilities with advanced tracking software. We offer certified shredding, audit-ready organization, and rapid retrieval for government, healthcare, and enterprise clients. Digital scanning services enhance accessibility while maintaining strict chain-of-custody controls.
Academic Moving
Full-service academic moving supports universities and schools with furniture installations, library relocations, and commencement setups. Our teams understand institutional protocols and academic calendars, ensuring minimal disruption to educational operations during complex campus-wide transitions.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We serve healthcare, life sciences, higher education, corporate, government, hospitality, and data centers with tailored moving and storage solutions.
Do you handle sensitive equipment?
Yes, our trained crews specialize in transporting high-tech, medical, and laboratory equipment with precision packing and climate-controlled vehicles.
What storage security measures do you offer?
Our warehouses feature 24/7 surveillance, controlled access, and inventory tracking systems to ensure complete security and accountability for stored items.
Can you assist with sustainability goals?
Through our Green Recycle Reuse Organization, we help clients donate, redistribute, or repurpose surplus materials to reduce waste and support sustainability initiatives.
Do you operate outside New England?
While based in New England, we handle relocations and storage projects nationwide through our integrated logistics network and partner resources.
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