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Portland Movers Company review 2026 (Lake Oswego, OR)

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Portland Movers Company is a Lake Oswego, OR mover with a 3.30/5 rating.

Portland Movers Company holds active FMCSA registration (USDOT #2366489) and operates 3 trucks. Ratings reflect moveBuddha’s independent analysis of customer reviews and FMCSA records.

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How Portland Movers Company measures up

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Is Portland Movers Company moveBuddha Certified?

Portland Movers Company is not moveBuddha Certified. Certified movers are licensed carriers vetted by moveBuddha and spot-checked every quarter. They meet higher standards for insurance, pricing transparency, and customer care.

With a Certified mover, moveBuddha does the vetting for you and provides added protection. Portland Movers Company hasn't gone through that certification process, so it's important to check licensing, insurance, estimates, and claims policies yourself before booking.

What movebuddha certified movers offer

  • Up to $1,000 in added move coverage*. Extra protection for eligible moves.
  • Vetted for licensing and insurance**. We verify state-required insurance for local movers and liability and cargo coverage for interstate movers.
  • Dedicated moveBuddha support. Help through the move process.
  • Dispute mediation. moveBuddha steps in if issues arise.

Before you book, check:

  • USDOT and MC numbers. Look up the license and complaint history on FMCSA's site.
  • Insurance coverage. Ask for proof of liability and cargo insurance.
  • A written estimate. Binding or not-to-exceed, with every fee listed.
  • The claims process. Ask how damage claims are filed and how long they take.

* Added move coverage is not replacement-value insurance, or insurance, or an indemnity of any kind. About moveBuddha Certified

** Local movers must hold insurance that meets state requirements for local moves. Interstate movers must carry auto liability of at least $750,000, general liability of at least $1M, and motor truck cargo coverage at or above $5,000 per vehicle and $10,000 per occurrence.

What do customers say about Portland Movers Company?

Review sentiment has not been broken down for Portland Movers Company in Lake Oswego, OR yet.

Portland Movers Company

3.30Lake Oswego, OR

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What services does Portland Movers Company offer?

Portland Movers Company is a full-service local and long-distance mover in Lake Oswego, OR, listing 8 services on moveBuddha, including packing, unpacking, and packing materials.

Services offered

Is Portland Movers Company licensed and insured?

Federally licensed, operating authority active

US DOT 2366489 Check on SAFER

Verified against the FMCSA, not by moveBuddha

Yes, Portland Movers Company is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under US DOT number 2366489, as PORTLAND MOVERS COMPANY LLC, and its operating status is currently active. It also holds a Oregon intrastate license, number ODOT: 163013 (OBL: 742955).

Insurance is a separate question, and one this profile cannot settle: moveBuddha does not receive carriers' insurance filings, so nothing here confirms what cover Portland Movers Company holds. Ask for a certificate of insurance before you book.

State license number
ODOT: 163013 (OBL: 742955)Issued by Oregon. Covers moves within the state, which the FMCSA does not
Registered legal name
PORTLAND MOVERS COMPANY LLCThe entity behind the trading name, as filed with the FMCSA
FMCSA safety rating
Not ratedMost carriers are unrated. A rating is only assigned after a compliance review. It is not a failed one.
Trucks registered
3Power units reported to the FMCSA
Miles driven
25,000Reported to the FMCSA for 2024
Roadside inspections
0Recorded by the FMCSA
FMCSA record last updated
October 2026

How much does Portland Movers Company cost?

Portland Movers Company lists an hourly rate of $162, above the Oregon average of $149/hr. At that rate, a studio or 1-bedroom move (3–5 hours with 2 movers) would come to about $500–$800. Larger homes need more movers and hours: totals from similar movers typically run $850–$1,750 for a 2-3 bedroom, and $1,700–$3,400 for a 4+ bedroom home. Long-distance (500-1,000 mi) 2-3 bedroom moves from similar movers typically run $4,500–$7,500.

What similar movers typically bill for a local move

Full-service Oregon moving companies similar to Portland Movers Company typically bill the amounts below using a $149/hr rate for a 2-person crew and scaling up for larger homes that need more movers and hours.

Typical local move totals from similar movers
Home sizeTypical totalTime and crew
Studio / 1 bedroom$400–$7503–5 hours, 2 movers
2-3 bedrooms$850–$1,7505–8 hours, 2–3 movers
4+ bedrooms$1,700–$3,4008–12 hours, 3–4 movers

What similar movers typically bill for a long-distance move

Portland Movers Company is licensed for interstate moves, which are typically priced by weight and distance. Ranges below reflect totals from similar full-service Oregon moving companies.

Typical long-distance move totals from similar movers
Home sizeDistanceTypical total
2-3 bedrooms500–1,000 mi$4,500–$7,500
4+ bedrooms500–1,000 mi$7,000–$11,500

What payment options and discounts does Portland Movers Company offer?

Accepts
No credit cards
Deposit
Not listed, so ask

Portland Movers Company does not list any accepted payment methods on moveBuddha. Confirm how they take payment before moving day. Deposit policies vary by mover, so ask whether one is required when you request a quote.

How Portland Movers Company compares with other local movers

With a moveBuddha score of 3.30 out of 5, Portland Movers Company trails the five top-rated movers near Lake Oswego, 1.18 points behind Bellhop Moving. Where Portland Movers Company falls behind is quote accuracy, with the lowest quote accuracy score in the group.

The five highest-scoring nearby movers, by moveBuddha score.

#MoverScoreReviews
1You Move MeVancouver4.722,328
22 Brothers Moving & DeliveryPortland4.622,488
3PDX MoversTualatin4.58362
4All My Sons Moving & StorageClackamas4.562,013
5Bellhop MovingPortland4.48171
6Portland Movers CompanyThis mover · ranks #63.30—

Portland Movers Company

3.30Lake Oswego, OR

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Final verdict: Portland Movers Company

Portland Movers Company earns a 3.30/5 moveBuddha Score.

It operates 3 trucks.

All ratings reflect moveBuddha's analysis updated October 2026, based on independent research and verified customer reviews.

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  • 1-on-1Dispute mediation

    If something goes wrong, moveBuddha provides dispute mediation with Certified movers to help resolve the issue and protect your move.

* Added move coverage is not replacement-value insurance, or insurance, or an indemnity of any kind.

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Ryan CarriganCo-founder, moveBuddha

Ryan Carrigan is the co-founder of moveBuddha and a leading voice in the moving industry, helping hundreds of thousands of Americans make smarter, safer relocation decisions each year. With more than a decade of experience analyzing moving companies, pricing trends, and industry regulations, Ryan brings hands-on industry knowledge and data-driven insight to every guide and review. His research has been featured in Forbes, Consumer Reports, The New York Times, and NBC News.

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