Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By Bradford Cuthrell
Last Updated April 2024
Moving is a stressful and hectic time, and it's not on anyone's list of favorite life events. While you may not worry about things like heat and humidity getting in your way in Portland, you might still have other concerns about your move. When temperatures can get lower than in many places, it could affect the ease of your move and cause more stress.
Let our expertly curated guide to Portland's best movers help eliminate your stress and get you excited for your new home.
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Punctual service
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Good customer service
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Transparent pricing
Free quotes
Punctual service
Reliable service
Good customer service
Services Offered
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Reliable service
Helps educate customers
Punctual service
Free quotes
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Free quotes
Good customer service
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Reliable service
Punctual service
Good customer service
Free quotes
Services Offered
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Reliable service
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Punctual service
Services Offered
Helps educate customers
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Reliable service
Punctual service
Good customer service
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Good customer service
Free quotes
Punctual service
Reliable service
Services Offered
Reliable service
Good customer service
Punctual service
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Free quotes
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Punctual service
Free quotes
Reliable service
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
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:
To choose a moving company, you'll first need to finalize the details of your move to know whether a local or national mover is right for your needs. Movers can further be split into full-service and self-service. A full-service mover provides packing and loading services, which are worth the money if you're someone who hates packing boxes. A self-service moving company will provide a truck and a driver, but you'll be expected to have your things packed when they arrive.
You can check a company's reputation via online reviews and the BBB. You will also benefit from knowing which movers near you meet the licensing requirements for movers in Oregon. Every company on our list of the best movers in Portland is well-reviewed and picked by our expert team.
After you've found a few companies you like, you can go about getting estimates from them. We strongly suggest reaching out to at least one or two of the companies on our list above. When you're speaking with a moving company, be sure that you explain all of the services that you're going to need. You should also check that the estimate you're given is a "binding estimate." Otherwise, it may be subject to change.
You may be wondering how much you might spend when you move. In Portland, the normal hourly cost for movers is:
The best mover in Portland, according to Today's Homeowner, are O'Neill Transfer Moving & Storage Co.
To decide which movers in Portland are the best, our team asks a lot of questions, including:
Many movers offer special services for large, expensive items. When you're getting estimates from each company on your shortlist, ask them about these services and ensure the team will have the required supplies on the truck. You should also ask about insurance options that can support you if your items get lost, damaged, or stolen.
If you're moving across town, choose a local company. They will be more familiar with the area and could offer you faster service. If you're moving to Portland from afar, a national company is best, as they have more tools and experience to handle long-distance moves.
The best time to book your move is four to six weeks beforehand. If you book later, you may pay more and have a harder time finding available movers.
The average annual high in Portland can get up to 58°F, and the area is in the top third of the country for daily rainfall. Winters here yield extremely low (if any) snowfall.
Portland's cost of living index is 133.1. This figure considers mortgage or rent payments, food, childcare, transportation, and other essential expenses. (100.0 is the national average.)
