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Top-Rated Move Help, In Your Local Area

Moving in or around Portland? HireAHelper makes it easy to book trusted, top-rated moving labor—just a few clicks and you're set. The best part? Hiring hourly movers to load or unload your truck or container is a smart way to save money and cut the stress out of moving.

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The Cost of Hiring Movers in Portland, CT

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Portland, CT

How Hiring Moving Labor Works with HireAHelper

Resources for Your Move

How HireAHelper Works

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Step 1: Share Your Details
Give us the most important details about your upcoming move—like your move date, home size, and any stairs or heavy items that might require extra help.
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Step 2: Find Your Match
We instantly match you with the best-value moving services based on what you need, using exclusive data from over 850,000 HireAHelper moves.
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Step 3: Select Your Movers
Hire your movers in just a few clicks. And if you need help, you can call or chat with us 7 days a week — before, during, or after your move.

The HireAHelper Advantage

The Traditional Move

Waste hours calling around and filling out forms—just to compare prices.
Navigate unreliable customer service and unclear expectations on your own.
Endure spam calls and endless follow-ups from vendors.
Expect to pay out of your own pocket if something goes wrong.
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Moving With HireAHelper

Compare confidently. See prices upfront and read verified reviews—no surprises, no games.
Book instantly. Book movers directly online, with no middlemen or unwanted spam.
Get real support. Friendly, helpful humans available 7 days a week.
Backed by our guarantee. Our $1,000 Service Guarantee means peace of mind if things don't go as planned.

Compare the Top 19 Portland, CT Movers

For over 18 years, HireAHelper has partnered with top-rated moving companies to help thousands of people complete successful moves. Each mover on our platform is reviewed by real customers—so you can see exactly how they performed before you book. And with upfront pricing and no hidden fees, you always know what to expect.

$133/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Fast Movers

4.9 1,469 verified reviews

Suffield, CT

4,094 moves with HireAHelper

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Fast Movers is just that. We move Fast! Our number one priority is customer satisfaction. From loading and unl… read more

$140/hr

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Heavy Foot Movers

5 1,711 verified reviews

Enfield, CT

3,607 moves with HireAHelper

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Heavy Foot Movers are professionals. We maintain a strict load procedure to secure, and utilize truck, (or pod… read more

$125/hr

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A Plus Moving LLC

4.9 456 verified reviews

East Haven, CT

1,494 moves with HireAHelper

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A Plus Moving LLC is Connecticut’s go-to moving labor company, specializing in efficient loading, unloading, p… read more

$120/hr

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Last Minute Movers

5 162 verified reviews

Springfield, MA

621 moves with HireAHelper

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Established in 2023, last minute movers are here throughout mass & CT covering a 130-mile radius. Fast and sec… read more

$120/hr

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Elite Movers

4.9 344 verified reviews

Wolcott, CT

1,225 moves with HireAHelper

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We are here to make your moving experience as safe, fast, and stress-free as possible. We offer a great backgr… read more

$130/hr

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Heavy Camp Movers

4.9 140 verified reviews

New Britain, CT

465 moves with HireAHelper

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We do it all when it comes to moving, with 16 yrs of moving experience!! We will treat your belongings like th… read more

$100/hr

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My Guys Moving Service

4.7 474 verified reviews

Hartford, CT

1,589 moves with HireAHelper

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My Guys Moving Service specializes in load and unloading furniture of all types. We have experience in moving … read more

$165/hr

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Cherry Wood movers

4.9 114 verified reviews

South Windsor, CT

359 moves with HireAHelper

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Cherry Wood Movers treat your belongings as if it was our own. We have all right equipment to get the job done… read more

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Portland, CT

On average, it costs $292.52 to hire moving helpers in Portland, CT. Your actual price will depend on how long your move takes—but across Portland, the typical hourly rate for moving labor is around $75.53.

These average costs reflect “labor-only” moves—where you hire movers to load or unload your rental truck, shipping container (like a PODS container), or storage unit. It’s one of the most cost-effective ways to move and is often far more affordable than hiring a full-service moving company—more on that below.

The Cost of Full-Service Moving

The average cost of a local full-service move in Portland, CT is $742.17, with an average hourly rate of $114.12. Full-service moves do cost more, but they come with serious convenience—you won’t need to rent a truck, drive it, or coordinate a shipping container.

Prefer the all-in-one, hands-off experience? Full-service might be your move. Here’s how it compares to labor-only options.

Full-Service MovingLabor-Only Moving
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3,789 Portland Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 308,309 verified customer reviews

Makenzie G from New Haven, CT
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Dave and Justin did a fantastic job loading my truck. They fit everything with room to spare and finished early! To top it off they were also really nice and respectful.

Reviewed on: 6/6/2025
Jon M from Manchester, CT
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Anthony and his team are great. I’ve used several moving companies and this was by far the best experience. They’re very skilled at disassembling and securely loading furniture, even especially heavy and strangely-shaped desks. They’re exceptionally skilled at loading everything and maximizing the available space. I was really impressed and would hire them again.

Reviewed on: 6/2/2025
Ethan R from West Hartford, CT
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Wonderful service! Our movers were time efficient, friendly, caring, and so personable. They were able to listen to our requests, work fast without complaint (even though is was pouring rain!), and had a smile on their face the entire time! Moving can be such a stressful expierence, and our movers helped remove almost all our stress.

Reviewed on: 6/2/2025
Alex S from Watertown, CT
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Brandon and his crew were fantastic. They called well in advance to let me know their ETA. Upon arrival, they were courteous, professional, and did a tremendous job loading the POD. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on: 7/8/2025
Chris M from Middletown, CT
(5 out of 5 rating)
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I’d absolutely recommend A Plus Moving. They communicated throughout the entire process, from confirmation, to departure l, and through arrival. They loaded expertly and professionally. This was a short term move so we will be going with A Plus Moving again!

Reviewed on: 4/18/2025
Emma T from New Haven, CT
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Justin & Rick were amazing. They kept us informed of their arrival time and got right to moving & helping us organize our moving truck. Incredibly professional and nice movers. I would 1000% use them again. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on: 7/3/2025
Lainie H from Plainfield, CT
(5 out of 5 rating)
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What a great team! Courteous, professional, and on time. I am very pleased and thankful to have had their support through this transition. Thank you!!!

Reviewed on: 6/21/2025
Susan C from Old Lyme, CT
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The two workers wrapped our furniture exceptionally well. (Maybe too well) We ran out of wrapping supplies mid-way through the move. I had to buy more. Make sure you have plenty of supplies before your move:) They were great.

Reviewed on: 6/5/2025
Julie H from East Haddam, CT
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Best movers ever! They were prompt prepared experienced knowledgeable and careful with my belongings. I appreciate their expertise even more as I unload. The items are secured with straps packed like a jigsaw puzzle and easily came apart as the truck was unpacked.

Reviewed on: 5/20/2025
Kim B from Southington, CT
Reviewing: Fast Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Ryan and Robin were absolutely amazing! They came in like a very professional hurricane! They moved so fast, were very clean and professional! I would ABSOLUTELY recommend them!

Reviewed on: 5/15/2025
Vaibhav S from Hartford, CT
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Great work!! Extremely efficient, experienced and professional. Came ahead of time, were very careful and fast throughout, even took care to keep my stuff carefully in the truck. Would hire them if I move again. If anyone is reading this review, I vouch for this team as I am very satisfied with their services.

Reviewed on: 5/27/2025
Josie F from Farmington, CT
Reviewing: Fast Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Eric and Ronin were on time and prepared with moving equipment. They moved everything efficiently and were great about asking questions on where we wanted things. They made sure to not damage anything and were respectful of our property. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for helpers in their move!

Reviewed on: 5/20/2025

How Hiring Moving Labor Works with HireAHelper

HireAHelper offers a smarter way to get help with your move: labor-only moving. You rent the truck or container, and we connect you with vetted, professional movers to do the heavy lifting. Labor-only moving is a smart way to save money, and it’s incredibly flexible. You stay in control of your move without doing it all yourself. Here are just a few things your movers can help with:

  • Loading or unloading your shipping container or moving truck
  • Moving heavy furniture
  • Packing help
  • Moving into or out of a storage unit

Prefer to skip the driving—or don’t have a container? No problem. Our platform also features full-service moving companies that handle all the details for you, including transportation, loading, and unloading.

Did you know? More than 1 out of 3 HireAHelper customers who select our labor-only moving service use the help to load or unload their PODS container.

HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Portland

On average, most people in Portland need:

2 Movers

Read more about hiring the right number of movers.

The most popular truck size is a:

17' Truck

Read our guide to choosing the right rental truck for your move.

On average, movers in Portland are booked:

9 days in advance

Pro tip: Book ahead as far as possible to get the best rates!

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