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Movin Onn LLC
5.0(
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Moving In-State

Serving Portland, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They didn’t just remove trash. They also helped me move furniture around in my home and they were very handy with building some things that I needed put together."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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OM Van Lines
5.0(
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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Portland, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was in search for movers to help me and my family move to NC. I didn't feel like doing the move myself this time around and sure I found this company OM Van Lines last minute. I was offered a great deal to get my move done and it wasn't as expensive as I thought I was going to be. My wife and family are happy and just wanted to say thank you guys. You guys made this a very pleasant experience. Highly recommend."
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Woodland Moving and Warehouse, Inc.
4.2(
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-StateProfessional Moving Service - Piano

Serving Portland, CT and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1914

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Woodland Moving was incredibly accommodating, my closing date must have changed at least three times and every time I called they were incredible. The guys came on my move date on time, they were friendly and professional."
Response time2 days
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Valerie Spencer Interiors LLC
5.0(
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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Portland, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Valerie Spencer Interiors LLC: Precision Window Treatment Installation and Handyman Service. Blinds,shades and interior shutter measurement,installation,repairs and sales. Small job specialty handyman service. Certified professional installer for Hunter Douglas, Kirsch/Levelor as well as Somfy motorized products. Former preferred installer for JC Penney custom decorating. Experience with all product lines including Bali, Graber, Smith&Noble and 3Day blinds. Independent, work with decorators, work rooms and fabricators as well as the general public. Experience with both residential and commercial window covering installs and can measure for and install all varieties of hard and soft window treatments including custom cornices and valences, shades/blinds, drapery treatments and shutters. Also repair many window treatments including corded,cordless and motorized. Detail oriented former engineer with excellent references from customers attesting to the quality and integrity of my service. Handyman small job specialist including: flat screen tv, mirror and picture hanging. Lighting including ceiling fans and lamp repairs. Electrical,plumbing and appliance repair. Furniture assembly and setup,doors and locks and more.\n\nAngiesList Super Service Award since 2016. Fully insured. Rates are very competitive. Will travel to jobs anywhere in the state. If you're looking for a reliable, top notch measurement, installation and repair person look no further. Please call us today to schedule your appointment - (860) 638-8562.

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Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Agile Construction and Home Improvement
4.8(
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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Portland, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Agile Construction did a wonderful job removing a window and closing off the space. They were incredibly prompt, professional, and affordable. We truly could not be more pleased with their work. Highly recommended."
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Response time4 days
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Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Moving questions, answered by experts

You can’t start preparing for movers too soon. Some steps, like scheduling the movers and arranging for pet care, need to happen months ahead to fit into busy schedules, especially if you’re moving during on-season.

Several weeks ahead of the moving date, start packing lesser-used rooms and supplies. As the moving day gets closer, move your packing toward more and more essential rooms until only a few necessities are left on the day ahead of the move.

Moving pods are most often available in three sizes: 8, 12, and 16 feet. To move a four-bedroom house, you’ll likely need two 16-foot moving pods. Of course, the exact answer depends more on your house’s square footage and the amount of belongings you have than on the number of bedrooms in the house. For example, moving a small four-bedroom house may only require one 16-foot pod and one 8-foot pod, but moving a large four-bedroom house may require more than two 16-foot pods.

Using moving pods is generally cheaper than hiring a full-service moving company, primarily because you handle the packing and loading yourself, which eliminates labor costs. The cost savings are most significant for long-distance or cross-country moves; for local moves, hiring a moving company might be the more economical option. Renting and shipping moving pods can cost between $2,000 and $5,000, depending on factors like distance, the number of containers, and the weight of your items. Some services also charge a monthly rental fee of $75 to $200. In comparison, hiring a professional moving company for a long-distance move typically costs between $2,700 and $10,000.

When loading a moving truck, the general rule is to load the heaviest and largest items first to create a stable base at the front of the truck, which helps balance the weight. You can start with large furniture like sofas, beds, mattresses, and tables to form a solid foundation, or begin by placing your heaviest boxes against the truck's walls to create a base layer. After the base is set, continue loading other large items like appliances and square furniture. Lighter and smaller objects, including most of your boxes, should be loaded last. They can be packed into gaps, around, and on top of the heavier items to maximize space. Following this order makes unloading easier and helps prevent damage to your belongings.

When booking a moving truck, be sure to consult the company guidelines to determine whether they allow plants to ride in the moving vehicle. However, if you’re making a long-distance move, you should transport your plants in a temperature-controlled environment, which may rule out a moving truck. If you can put your plants in the moving truck, consider stacking them in the farthest corner to avoid extreme temperatures.

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