Q: What do movers load first?

• <div><p>The key is to load the heaviest and largest items first, including mattresses, bed frames, large couches, dining room tables, chairs, and more. You want to pack the majority of the heavy items into the deepest part of the moving truck to balance the weight of your belongings. Consider loading lighter and smaller objects and boxes last. </p></div>

Q: How can I calculate the cost of moving?

• <div><p>You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-use-relocation-calculator.htm">calculate the cost of moving</a> by evaluating your home size, the weight of your belongings, distance, and the method of moving. You&rsquo;ll also want to account for moving company fees, cost of supplies, gas prices, storage fees, insurance, and more. To get the most accurate estimate for your upcoming move, get price quotes from several moving companies in your area.</p></div>

Q: Are there hidden costs when hiring a moving company?

• <div><p>Yes, there are sometimes hidden costs when hiring a moving company. These can include <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/hire-packers-moving.htm">fees for packing</a>, handling, and assembling specific large items, fees for packing materials used, and charges for trips over a certain mileage. To avoid hidden fees, always request a detailed quote before booking or paying a deposit. </p></div>

Q: Can you rent moving straps?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s rare to rent moving straps alone. Typically, you buy them outright. However, if you rent moving equipment, like loading tools or a furniture dolly, from a local or big-box business, they may come with moving straps for you to use.</p></div>

Q: Is it more affordable to hire movers or do it yourself?

• <div><p>Moving a one-bedroom apartment yourself can range from $150 to more than $1,500, depending on distance, the amount of belongings you have, and more. On the other hand, the cost of hiring movers for a one-bedroom apartment is around $1,850 on average. You&rsquo;ll save money with the DIY route, but the process is much more labor-intensive and time-consuming.</p></div>

All Service Moving

All Service Moving

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 97% of Angi customers

1890 local quotes requested

Oregon, California, Arizona, Washington locations. Award winning Local, International and Long Distance Moving & Storage. We provide the best trained and highest quality service on the West Coast. Featured on the front page of the Oregonian. Winners of the American Moving & Storage Association Enterprise award! Highest rated company on Yelp and Google. The only actual certified GREEN moving company by the sustainability association; All Service Moving provides professional household and commercial relocation services. Our crews are well trained, drug tested and background checked. We specialize in large homes/offices and challenging situations. ASM provides a specialty long distance moving service that you can not find anywhere else. We also move pianos and provide storage and equipment to meet your needs. We do not use day labor and we provide an efficient and high quality service. Let us impress you.

"I had the pleasure of using this company and couldn’t say anything bad about my experience. They sent out Madge & Pierce and they did an amazing job. If you ever need help or unsure of moving call this company and request these guys. They know what they are doing"

Jill G on November 2025

Oregon, California, Arizona, Washington locations. Award winning Local, International and Long Distance Moving & Storage. We provide the best trained and highest quality service on the West Coast. Featured on the front page of the Oregonian. Winners of the American Moving & Storage Association Enterprise award! Highest rated company on Yelp and Google. The only actual certified GREEN moving company by the sustainability association; All Service Moving provides professional household and commercial relocation services. Our crews are well trained, drug tested and background checked. We specialize in large homes/offices and challenging situations. ASM provides a specialty long distance moving service that you can not find anywhere else. We also move pianos and provide storage and equipment to meet your needs. We do not use day labor and we provide an efficient and high quality service. Let us impress you.

"I had the pleasure of using this company and couldn’t say anything bad about my experience. They sent out Madge & Pierce and they did an amazing job. If you ever need help or unsure of moving call this company and request these guys. They know what they are doing"

Jill G on November 2025

Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 95% of Angi customers

10741 local quotes requested

Long Distance Moving & Storage. Household, Commercial, International, Corporate services available. Our Mission is To exceed expectations on every move. We live this day in and day out. Our service is top notch and fully efficient. Our trucks are perfectly equipped for moving with Pads, dollies, Plastic and much more. We provide Long Distance Moves across the entire country, directly from our West Coast HUBS located in AZ, CA, OR and WA. Or, we team with our partner companies to complete moves together. We are proud to provide a service that no other company offers; Dedicated Trucks. This means that your belongings are loaded on the truck and not combined with anyone else’s items (from/to west coast only). They are not transferred to other trucks or facilities in route which causes damage and loss of items (typical with van lines). We have a set loading day and unloading day. This is by far the safest way to ship. Our interstate rates are per 24ft moving van that holds up to 8,500lbs or 1400CuFt. Some customers require one truck and some require more. One truck holds the average 1800SqFt.

"I cannot say enough great things about All Service Moving—and ESPECIALLY Rico and Reyes, who were absolute lifesavers for my last-minute move. After another moving company bailed on me the day before my scheduled move, All Service swooped in and saved the day. Rico and Reyes showed up EARLY, upbeat, and ready to tackle the challenge—even with super heavy furniture that usually requires a 4-person crew. Somehow, the two of them handled everything like pros without a single scratch or ding—on the furniture or either home. What really stood out was how personable, kind, and thoughtful they were. They moved quickly and efficiently, knowing I was paying by the hour, but never once sacrificed care or quality. They were kind to my mom (who was helping me out), and so sweet to my two dogs too. If you’re planning a move, ask for Rico and Reyes by name. They went above and beyond, and I want their team to know what a fantastic job they did. They deserve every bit of recognition. 100% recommend."

Mary B on May 2025

Long Distance Moving & Storage. Household, Commercial, International, Corporate services available. Our Mission is To exceed expectations on every move. We live this day in and day out. Our service is top notch and fully efficient. Our trucks are perfectly equipped for moving with Pads, dollies, Plastic and much more. We provide Long Distance Moves across the entire country, directly from our West Coast HUBS located in AZ, CA, OR and WA. Or, we team with our partner companies to complete moves together. We are proud to provide a service that no other company offers; Dedicated Trucks. This means that your belongings are loaded on the truck and not combined with anyone else’s items (from/to west coast only). They are not transferred to other trucks or facilities in route which causes damage and loss of items (typical with van lines). We have a set loading day and unloading day. This is by far the safest way to ship. Our interstate rates are per 24ft moving van that holds up to 8,500lbs or 1400CuFt. Some customers require one truck and some require more. One truck holds the average 1800SqFt.

"I cannot say enough great things about All Service Moving—and ESPECIALLY Rico and Reyes, who were absolute lifesavers for my last-minute move. After another moving company bailed on me the day before my scheduled move, All Service swooped in and saved the day. Rico and Reyes showed up EARLY, upbeat, and ready to tackle the challenge—even with super heavy furniture that usually requires a 4-person crew. Somehow, the two of them handled everything like pros without a single scratch or ding—on the furniture or either home. What really stood out was how personable, kind, and thoughtful they were. They moved quickly and efficiently, knowing I was paying by the hour, but never once sacrificed care or quality. They were kind to my mom (who was helping me out), and so sweet to my two dogs too. If you’re planning a move, ask for Rico and Reyes by name. They went above and beyond, and I want their team to know what a fantastic job they did. They deserve every bit of recognition. 100% recommend."

Mary B on May 2025

Tower moving system

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Tower moving system

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3 years of experience

At Tower Moving Systems we provide local and long distance moving services for your household goods as well as your automobile transportation. Please call us at 954-304-9643 or submit a quote request for your free estimate today!

"The 2 people who actually showed up were professional, although they arrived very late, which I attribute to three poor management. I was quoted 3 guys for 8 hours, and only 2 showed up. They attempted to overcharge me the original quote. Long story short, Tower contracted a local company and did a poor job of handing over the job."

Abbot W on July 2025

At Tower Moving Systems we provide local and long distance moving services for your household goods as well as your automobile transportation. Please call us at 954-304-9643 or submit a quote request for your free estimate today!

"The 2 people who actually showed up were professional, although they arrived very late, which I attribute to three poor management. I was quoted 3 guys for 8 hours, and only 2 showed up. They attempted to overcharge me the original quote. Long story short, Tower contracted a local company and did a poor job of handing over the job."

Abbot W on July 2025

PacWest Moving & Delivery

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PacWest Moving & Delivery

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Customers say: Super punctual

9 years of experience

PacWest Moving & Delivery provides reliable local moving labor services to households and businesses in the Greater Portland area. Our residential and commercial moving labor services include: - Packing and unpacking - Loading and unloading - Heavy items - Furniture protection - Assembly and disassembly We are licensed and insured and back our services with our MoveRight Guarantee. Here's our promise to our customers. * We promise to arrive on time * We promise to protect your furniture and property from damage * We promise that your moving crew will be professional, courteous, and kind. * We promise to provide moving equipment at no cost. * We promise you'll never pay for excessive drive times. Have peace of mind knowing our moving staff is well-trained and has passed a background check and drug screening. All customers are assigned a dedicated move manager. Our customer support team is available Monday through Saturday and is dedicated to providing first-class customer service. Learn more about us and request a free quote at pacwestmoving.com.

"I must be careful as not to be sued! Apparently, per Pac West, you cannot post your experience without "hurting their business". I have moved a lot in ten years and always sued uhaul.com. They always were reasonably priced and did a great job. For some reason, I decided to use Angi and Thumbtack to look for a mover. I chose Pac West. They spent quite a bit of time with us on the phone to provide (what I thought was) an appropriate quote. Bottom line, we, ourselves, spent 4 days moving 1/3 of everything that was on the quote and still paid the same as was quoted. They claim years of experience but don't even have their own trucks. I could've gone and rented my own Uhaul and just paid laborers. OR done what I've always done and used uhaul.com. MY PERSONAL experience was terrible. Just be careful."

Kathie R on May 2022

PacWest Moving & Delivery provides reliable local moving labor services to households and businesses in the Greater Portland area. Our residential and commercial moving labor services include: - Packing and unpacking - Loading and unloading - Heavy items - Furniture protection - Assembly and disassembly We are licensed and insured and back our services with our MoveRight Guarantee. Here's our promise to our customers. * We promise to arrive on time * We promise to protect your furniture and property from damage * We promise that your moving crew will be professional, courteous, and kind. * We promise to provide moving equipment at no cost. * We promise you'll never pay for excessive drive times. Have peace of mind knowing our moving staff is well-trained and has passed a background check and drug screening. All customers are assigned a dedicated move manager. Our customer support team is available Monday through Saturday and is dedicated to providing first-class customer service. Learn more about us and request a free quote at pacwestmoving.com.

"I must be careful as not to be sued! Apparently, per Pac West, you cannot post your experience without "hurting their business". I have moved a lot in ten years and always sued uhaul.com. They always were reasonably priced and did a great job. For some reason, I decided to use Angi and Thumbtack to look for a mover. I chose Pac West. They spent quite a bit of time with us on the phone to provide (what I thought was) an appropriate quote. Bottom line, we, ourselves, spent 4 days moving 1/3 of everything that was on the quote and still paid the same as was quoted. They claim years of experience but don't even have their own trucks. I could've gone and rented my own Uhaul and just paid laborers. OR done what I've always done and used uhaul.com. MY PERSONAL experience was terrible. Just be careful."

Kathie R on May 2022

Moving PDX

No reviews yet

Moving PDX

No reviews yet

With Moving PDX you can count on reliability, professionalism, and ease of mind. We are a premium local moving company in Portland that delivers start to finish convenience. Our team of professionally trained movers will assess your home for free, and deliver a convenient and smooth moving experience. Our Highest Quality Moving Service virtually eliminates any chance of your home or belongings to be damaged. Throw in next day service availability, and our online estimating application and it should not come as a surprise that we are one of the highest-rated moving and junk removal companies in the Portland area.

Cal's Moving & Storage

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Cal's Moving & Storage

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 93% of Angi customers

At Cal’s, we believe there is a better way to do moving. Moving has a reputation to be a stressful experience and we understand that! We do all we can to ensure your move is as stress-free and as seamless as possible. We take the extra time to make sure our business is one step in front of the competition. Whether that be training through the American Moving Association or supplying each of our crews with the most professional, up-to-date protection and equipment possible. With us, expect a complete and professional experience. We will not cut corners just to make an extra couple of bucks. We will complete each job up to the standards of each customer, and that is a guarantee! We service Corvallis, Albany, Salem, Beaverton, Portland, Tigard, Hillsboro, and all areas in between, including the coast!

"• In the beginning it seemed like they did everything right. In the end, they damaged the two items we asked them to be responsible to pack which were either very expensive or very sentimental. We packed everything else. As I reported the damaged items to them they took weeks to reply. They ended up picking up the damaged floor lamp to send to the lighting store in Albany for repair. But the crew that picked it up were in a hurry-up-and-get-it-to-the-truck mode, failing to prevent the various parts of the lamp from clanging into each other and causing more damage. I asked them to add more blankets to protect it. They then said "You don't have to be a d!@khead about it." I then asked for their names, and they refused to disclose their names. They then said they would be reporting me to their management. After they added more blankets they then started to move it to the truck, and then repeated the phrase "You don't have to be a d!@khead about it.""

Patrick M on March 2024

At Cal’s, we believe there is a better way to do moving. Moving has a reputation to be a stressful experience and we understand that! We do all we can to ensure your move is as stress-free and as seamless as possible. We take the extra time to make sure our business is one step in front of the competition. Whether that be training through the American Moving Association or supplying each of our crews with the most professional, up-to-date protection and equipment possible. With us, expect a complete and professional experience. We will not cut corners just to make an extra couple of bucks. We will complete each job up to the standards of each customer, and that is a guarantee! We service Corvallis, Albany, Salem, Beaverton, Portland, Tigard, Hillsboro, and all areas in between, including the coast!

"• In the beginning it seemed like they did everything right. In the end, they damaged the two items we asked them to be responsible to pack which were either very expensive or very sentimental. We packed everything else. As I reported the damaged items to them they took weeks to reply. They ended up picking up the damaged floor lamp to send to the lighting store in Albany for repair. But the crew that picked it up were in a hurry-up-and-get-it-to-the-truck mode, failing to prevent the various parts of the lamp from clanging into each other and causing more damage. I asked them to add more blankets to protect it. They then said "You don't have to be a d!@khead about it." I then asked for their names, and they refused to disclose their names. They then said they would be reporting me to their management. After they added more blankets they then started to move it to the truck, and then repeated the phrase "You don't have to be a d!@khead about it.""

Patrick M on March 2024

Smooth Move People

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Smooth Move People

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Customers say: Super punctual

37 years of experience

Smooth Move People has been providing moving services, packing services and loading and unloading services to customers in Portland, OR, Vancouver, WA and the surrounding areas since 1989. We are your choice to handle your local or long distance move anywhere in the continental United States. History Established in 1988. I Started the business in 1988 . I drove the truck and did the moving. I started in Sandy Or. moved the business to Gresham than to Milwaukie. & finaly to Portland. We've been in this location by the ross island bridge since 1993. We are family owned & operated

"The crew complained the whole time about how I lived on the third floor. They said they should charge extra for each flight of stairs. Made me feel guilty for no reason."

Michael M on September 2025

Smooth Move People has been providing moving services, packing services and loading and unloading services to customers in Portland, OR, Vancouver, WA and the surrounding areas since 1989. We are your choice to handle your local or long distance move anywhere in the continental United States. History Established in 1988. I Started the business in 1988 . I drove the truck and did the moving. I started in Sandy Or. moved the business to Gresham than to Milwaukie. & finaly to Portland. We've been in this location by the ross island bridge since 1993. We are family owned & operated

"The crew complained the whole time about how I lived on the third floor. They said they should charge extra for each flight of stairs. Made me feel guilty for no reason."

Michael M on September 2025

Oregon Trail Moving Services

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Oregon Trail Moving Services

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 95% of Angi customers

Oregon's Premier Service for Packing-Loading-Unloading & Onsite Moving Labor! Save up to 50% over full service movers, let us show you how. We specialize in Loading & Unloading PODS, ABF U-Pack containers, U-Box, Pack Rat, and more. Our customers also rent and drive their own trucks to maximize safety and stay in their "social bubble" i.e. U-Haul, Penske, Budget, & Enterprise. Visit our blog page for money saving tips and Moving Discount Coupons. We are experienced at all aspects of packing, loading & unloading household goods & on-site staging for remodeling or in-building moves. We welcome heavy lifting requests for Pianos, Gun Safes, Hot Tubs, and Industrial or Commercial Appliances. 'Full Service' moving companies that provide their own trucks can charge twice what we do. If you're a do-it-yourselfer that just needs help with the heavy lifting and logistics of moving, Oregon Trail Moving will bring our 5 Star Service to your next move!

"We very pleased with Oregon Trial Moving who we found via the POD company. It was great working with a local company. Their office staff was proactive with information and follow up on our loading date. The crew, Austin and Chris showed up on time, were very professional, had the tools and supplies they needed and to charge of organizing our furniture and boxes to maximize the POD space. They worked well as a team and had a great sense of humor, while doing heavy hard work. We look forward to having Oregon Trail Moving load our next POD next week. Highly recommend working directly with this family owned business. Phone # 503-922-2225"

B M on September 2021

Oregon's Premier Service for Packing-Loading-Unloading & Onsite Moving Labor! Save up to 50% over full service movers, let us show you how. We specialize in Loading & Unloading PODS, ABF U-Pack containers, U-Box, Pack Rat, and more. Our customers also rent and drive their own trucks to maximize safety and stay in their "social bubble" i.e. U-Haul, Penske, Budget, & Enterprise. Visit our blog page for money saving tips and Moving Discount Coupons. We are experienced at all aspects of packing, loading & unloading household goods & on-site staging for remodeling or in-building moves. We welcome heavy lifting requests for Pianos, Gun Safes, Hot Tubs, and Industrial or Commercial Appliances. 'Full Service' moving companies that provide their own trucks can charge twice what we do. If you're a do-it-yourselfer that just needs help with the heavy lifting and logistics of moving, Oregon Trail Moving will bring our 5 Star Service to your next move!

"We very pleased with Oregon Trial Moving who we found via the POD company. It was great working with a local company. Their office staff was proactive with information and follow up on our loading date. The crew, Austin and Chris showed up on time, were very professional, had the tools and supplies they needed and to charge of organizing our furniture and boxes to maximize the POD space. They worked well as a team and had a great sense of humor, while doing heavy hard work. We look forward to having Oregon Trail Moving load our next POD next week. Highly recommend working directly with this family owned business. Phone # 503-922-2225"

B M on September 2021

Lile North American Van Lines Moving & Storage

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Lile North American Van Lines Moving & Storage

4.00(

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Customers say: Quick response

66 years of experience

Lile Moving & Storage has been moving people and businesses for over 50 years. We are a full-service professional relocation company that provides moving, storage and logistics services with a specialty in household goods, senior relocation, office and commercial relocation, and warehousing. Locally owned and operated by second generation family members, Lile is certified by the Woman’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) as a Woman-Owned Business with 11 facilities in Oregon and Washington. We are a top 10 agent for North American Van Lines and an Accredited Member of the Better Business Bureau. As the largest moving company in the Pacific Northwest, we care about our customers, and will do everything we can to make every move as easy and stress-free as possible. OR DOT #: OR-PUC 46612 WA DOT #: WUTC-WA HGO-12233