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Last Updated: February 25, 2025
When it comes time to move, you may become by all of the preparation and hard work that the job will require. Even if you live in a smaller town (like Portland) with fewer crowds, you might be worried about navigating around with a cumbersome moving truck. One of the contributing factors to your stress may be all of the costs associated with moving.
Make moving day easier with our comprehensive guide to Portland's best movers.
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Transparent pricing
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Helps educate customers
Punctual service
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Our Rating
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Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Our Rating
User Rating
Good customer service
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Our Rating
User Rating
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Free quotes
Punctual service
Services Offered
Our Rating
User Rating
Helps educate customers
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Punctual service
Good customer service
Services Offered
Our Rating
User Rating
Good customer service
Services Offered
Our Rating
User Rating
Punctual service
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Services Offered
Our Rating
User Rating
Helps educate customers
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Services Offered
Our Rating
User Rating
Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Good customer service
Punctual service
Services Offered
Today's Homeowner looks at dozens of datapoints on moving companies to come up with our data-driven rankings. It's not possible for a company to pay for preferential treatment in our rankings. We look at the following key factors in determining who should top our list:
First, you'll need to decide if you're looking at local or national movers. Different types of moves require different kinds of experience, as described above. You will also want to choose between a self-service or full-service moving company. Both kinds of movers provide trucks and people to drive them. However, full-service movers also offer packing and loading services, while self-service companies do not. The company that you ultimately pick will depend on your budget and how much you hate packing boxes. Next, you can find out which movers near you meet the licensing requirements for movers in Maine. You can also read online reviews and take a look at the company's rating on the BBB. Every company on our list of Portland's best movers is well-reviewed and chosen by our team of experts. Once you've narrowed it down to a small list of companies to select from, you can get in touch with each of them and get a free estimate. We highly recommend speaking with at least two of the companies on our list above. Make sure that you tell them all of the services you may need, and to verify that the estimate you get is a "binding estimate." Otherwise, it may be subject to change.
One of the most common questions you may have is how expensive your move will be. The expected hourly fee for moving in Portland is as follows:
Today's Homeowner has found the top mover in your area to be Allen & Coles Moving Systems.
To find out which movers in Portland are the best, our team asks many questions, including:
When you are deciding when to move, you'll want to take both cost and convenience into consideration. Moving during the summer tends to be more expensive, as this is when most people move. You also might encounter more traffic during these months. You will probably want to avoid moving in May or August specifically, as the 11,337 college students attending school within 15 miles of Portland will be moving in those months as well.There is also the weather to consider. Portland's temperatures tend to be cold. Your move is best saved for the warmer months, to avoid icy roads and freezing temperatures.
A few signs that you shouldn't use a specific mover include:
You should choose a local mover if you aren't moving long-distance. Local movers know the Portland area better and can provide more tailored services. However, national and international moving companies usually have more resources, better insurance, and a wider variety of services.
The average annual high in Portland can get up to 52°F, and the area is in the top third of the country for daily rainfall. Winters here yield rather high snowfall.
The median home price in Portland is 529220, while the average monthly rent is about $2,238.
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