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Table of Contents

Labor-Only vs. The Traditional Move

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Portland, OR

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Portland, OR

Resources for Your Move

How Booking With HireAHelper Works

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Step 1: You Share Your Details
Give us the key 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: We Find Your Move Helpers
We instantly match you with the best-value moving companies near you, using proprietary data from over 850,000 HireAHelper moves.
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Step 3: You Select Your Movers
Review your moving quote and 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 Moving 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.
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Compare the Top 19 Portland, OR Movers

For over 18 years, HireAHelper has partnered with top-rated moving companies to help tens of thousands of people complete successful moves. With real customer reviews, upfront pricing, and no hidden fees, you always know what to expect before you book.

$110/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

MoveMaker NorthWest

4.9 205 verified reviews

Portland, OR

630 moves with HireAHelper

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We are pros who care; about you, your belongings, home, moving experience, and each other! MoveMaker NorthWest… read more

$129/hr

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Five Star Movers

4.9 155 verified reviews

Portland, OR

603 moves with HireAHelper

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Welcome to Five Star Movers, where excellence is our signature. Our name represents the unparalleled level of … read more

$125/hr

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Oregon Trail Moving

4.9 329 verified reviews

Portland, OR

1,214 moves with HireAHelper

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Bring our 5-Star Excellence and Pioneer Spirit to your next move with Oregon’s Premier Labor Service! Expert… read more

$110/hr

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S.T.A.R. Moving

5 164 verified reviews

Portland, OR

372 moves with HireAHelper

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You Have Now Found a Friend in the Moving Business. We Genuinely Care, That is Most Evident First When We Arri… read more

$125/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Man on the Move

4.9 163 verified reviews

Vancouver, WA

352 moves with HireAHelper

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We are a dedicated and experienced group of movers, we work quickly and safely to get the job done! Let us hel… read more

$125/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

R.E.D.S. Moving Labor

4.9 374 verified reviews

Vancouver, WA

958 moves with HireAHelper

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Reliable, Experienced, Dependable, Service, That’s our guarantee. We are a LABOR ONLY company, you provide the… read more

$165/hr

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The Moving Guy

4.9 91 verified reviews

Portland, OR

395 moves with HireAHelper

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Hello, welcome, and thank you for visiting The Moving Guy's booking page. We have officially been doing busin… read more

$110/hr

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Portland Movers 24/7

5 26 verified reviews

Portland, OR

118 moves with HireAHelper

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Labor-Only vs. The Traditional Move

When most people think of a moving company, they picture a full-service crew that loads, drives, and unloads everything. This is known as local full-service.

Labor-only moving works differently. You handle the transportation—like a rental truck or PODS container—and we connect you with professional movers to load or unload your stuff.

While labor-only requires a bit more work on your end to coordinate all the details, it’s considerably less expensive.

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Prefer hands-off? If you’d rather skip the driving and prioritize convenience, you can book a vetted full-service moving company right through HireAHelper.

The Cost of Moving in Portland, OR

In Portland labor-only moving help typically costs between $344.24 and $687.19. 

If you’re tackling a smaller job, like unloading a PODS-style container, moving into a storage unit, or just need help with the heavy lifting, you can hire hourly moving labor for around $80.30 an hour.

The Cost of Labor-Only vs. Local-Full Service

Even after factoring in the cost of a rental truck, gas, and supplies, labor-only moving usually costs less than half of what you’d pay for local full-service. Full-service is definitely more convenient—but that convenience comes at a price.

Labor-Only

Local-Full Service

Portland, OR

$336.63

$1,024.61

Oregon

$380.71

$918.43

The United States

$356.65

$821.07

Did you know? More than 1 out of 3 HireAHelper customers use their move helpers to load or unload their PODS container.

3,939 Portland Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 310,514 verified customer reviews

Michael R from Vancouver, WA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Jacob, Tony and Jacob did a fantastic job. Very courteous and professional. Man can they load a truck! Would use them again if we were moving locally.

Reviewed on: 7/22/2025
Edward K from Vancouver, WA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Both Glen and Zach were great in helping us move into our new home. Very fast, careful with our belongings and communicative. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed on: 7/13/2025
Stacy Y from Portland, OR
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They showed up on time and called to let me know they were on the way too. They were easy to deal with and very efficient in their work. I would recommend MoveMaker Northwest to anyone.

Reviewed on: 5/28/2025
Stephen W from Portland, OR
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The 2 gentlemen that you sent to my residence today. We're outstanding. Not only were they careful with all my household goods, they stopped to ask questions. Make sure everything was done as I requested. And I want to thank them, and I want to thank you for sending me to very nice guys. Appreciate that thank you

Reviewed on: 5/6/2025
Janie O from Vancouver, WA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The guys were wonderful!! They arrived during the agreed upon arrival window and were very friendly and agreeable to work with. They were careful with our belongings and very efficient with their packing! I would definitely recommend them and use them again.

Reviewed on: 7/19/2025
Kimberly C from Ridgefield, WA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Wonderful movers and friendly! Attention to detail and very careful with furniture and breakables! Highly recommended! 10 ?? s! Thank you Kim and Randy Carbine

Reviewed on: 5/4/2025
Casey J from Portland, OR
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Great team. Very friendly and helpful. They make sure you are pleased while they move you. I asked to move extra stuff and they were very courteous and told me no problem. I highly recommend their services.

Reviewed on: 7/7/2025
Mark F from Ridgefield, WA
Reviewing: J & M Moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The guys were great and DJ is a puzzle master at fitting the maximum possible in the pod. The crew worked tirelessly from the moment they arrived until they were done. They also went out of their way to expertly wrap the few items I hadn't. Great job!

Reviewed on: 6/21/2025
Denise and Josh B from Portland, OR
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They were very careful and thoughtful moving everything, heavy, bulky and all. No scratches anywhere. Polite, asked where things went and helped ove them on the right position. Called ahead to understand the stairs and location better. I would highly recommend them.

Reviewed on: 6/30/2025
Sally S from Portland, OR
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Dante and Josh are amazing highly skilled and talented. How they got all my stuff into my pod is a mystery. I was so nervous but they put me at ease quickly. I don’t normally write reviews, but they earned a glowing review.

Reviewed on: 6/20/2025
Shannon V from Ridgefield, WA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The 3 gentlemen from 5 Star movers did a fantastic job. They were kind, friendly and polite. They worked hard and efficiently. I have moved multiple times over my career and they were the best. I would highly recommend them for any move.

Reviewed on: 6/15/2025
Sophia L from Portland, OR
(5 out of 5 rating)
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So incredibly helpful, transparent, and flexible. My husband and I are new to the area and they had some awesome suggestions while moving as well. Everything went so fast and smoothly

Reviewed on: 7/3/2025
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Real Advice from Portland Movers

We asked local movers about what you should know about moving in Portland. (They’re really nice!)

"It rains alot in Oregon, so look for a company with good house prep and techniques to keep your belongings and home dry and clean."

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"Parking permits are required in downtown Portland. I-405 downtown Portland literally loops all the way around downtown, so you can take North, South, East or Westbound in any direction. Don't panic if you miss your exit."

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"Consider minimizing the amount of loose items (e.g., fans, trash cans, lamps, etc.) If everything is boxed and ready to go, your move time will will be quicker, as opposed to having miscellaneous items that are difficult to pack in a moving truck. Consider transporting some of these items in your personal vehicle, if possible."

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"Portland and the surrounding areas are unique and beautiful, but busy. Keep traffic in mind, whether you're getting your belongings unloaded or we're loading them up to leave town."

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"In Portland, we recommend the U-Haul on 88th and Foster for all of your truck rental needs."

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"Portland's street offers a lot of hustle and bustle, so be prepared for our movers to act fast when loading and unloading your truck while it's parked in a metered curbside spot. If you happen to move just on the outside of Downtown Portland, be aware of tight streets lined with vehicles, bicycle corrals, and even some of Portland's famous food carts."

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Resources for Your Move

Whether you are just starting to plan for your move, or you are dreaming about packing boxes in your sleep, we are here to help. We have loads of advice from professional movers to make your move as smooth as possible.

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