Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Workplace Moving & Storage Partner
Since 1959, Wakefield Moving & Storage has established itself as a leader in commercial relocation, warehousing, and logistics solutions. Our 65+ years of experience serving New England and beyond reflect our commitment to integrity, speed, and care in every project. As part of Tobin Scientific, we combine expanded resources with over 600,000 square feet of storage space and a fleet of 50 trucks to handle complex moves across industries. Our specialized crews deliver precision in academic, high-tech, and laboratory relocations while maintaining a service-first culture that has earned decades-long client relationships. We prioritize flexibility and sustainability through our Green Recycle Reuse Organization, ensuring every move aligns with environmental responsibility. Our technical expertise spans IT reconnects, cold chain logistics, and cGMP-compliant storage, supported by ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality assurance.With 24/7 security monitoring and scalable solutions, we minimize business disruption while maintaining operational continuity. Our institutional expertise serves universities, hospitals, and corporations requiring secure document management, HIPAA-compliant storage, and certified shredding services. By eliminating bureaucratic delays and focusing on direct client collaboration, we ensure agile responses to evolving project needs. Our dedication to exceeding client expectations has made us the trusted partner for over 60 years, with testimonials highlighting our professionalism, efficiency, and problem-solving capabilities in high-stakes environments.
Services
Commercial Moving
Academic Moving
High-Tech Moving
Lab Moving
Warehousing
Records Storage
Cold Chain Transportation
Furniture Installation
Secure Document Storage
Sustainable Decommissioning
Details
- Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
- Decades-long client relationships built on consistency and reliability
- Specialized crews matched to each job for maximum efficiency
- Fast, flexible response with no bureaucratic red tape
- Precision execution in complex environments like labs and data centers
- Sustainability focus through certified reuse and recycling programs
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
What people say
Excellent, fast and efficient
Terrific and very professional
Impressed by efficiency
Went above and beyond
Handled difficult items easily
Services
Commercial Moving
Full-service office and industrial relocations with dedicated move coordinators. Our experienced teams handle furniture disassembly, secure transport of sensitive materials, and IT reconnects. We minimize business disruption through flexible scheduling and specialized crews trained in commercial environments.
Academic Moving
Specialized moves for universities, libraries, and K-12 institutions. Services include rare book handling, campus furniture reconfiguration, and commencement event setups. Our 20+ years of experience ensures minimal disruption to academic calendars while maintaining archival integrity.
High-Tech Moving
Secure transport and setup of mission-critical equipment including servers and data centers. Our Technology Solutions Team provides proper shutdown procedures, inventory tracking, and operational checks to maintain system uptime during relocations across any distance.
Laboratory Relocation
White-glove relocations for scientific and medical facilities. Services include temperature-controlled transport (2C to -196C), cGMP-compliant storage, and regulatory-compliant handling of hazardous materials. Backed by Tobin Scientific's infrastructure for validated asset management.
Warehousing
Secure short- and long-term storage across 250,000+ sq ft in Peabody, Lynn, and Newburyport. Features include 24/7 security monitoring, barcode inventory tracking, and bulk storage for furniture/fixtures. Integrated with moving services for seamless logistics coordination.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We serve commercial businesses, academic institutions, healthcare facilities, data centers, laboratories, and hospitality organizations with tailored relocation solutions.
Do you handle sensitive equipment?
Yes, our trained teams specialize in secure transport of IT infrastructure, laboratory equipment, and temperature-sensitive materials with real-time monitoring capabilities.
Are your services available outside New England?
While based in New England, we execute moves across state lines and provide storage solutions through Tobin Scientific's national network.
How do you ensure move efficiency?
Dedicated coordinators create customized plans, while specialized crews with industry expertise execute moves with minimal business disruption using proven logistics systems.
What sustainability initiatives do you offer?
Our Green Recycle Reuse Organization provides furniture donation programs and certified recycling to reduce waste during commercial decommissioning projects.
Are you ISO certified?
Yes, our operations maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management systems in all relocation and storage services.
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