Making moving simple
Portland Residential Movers
From your first call to the first night in your new home, you’ll only have to coordinate with one person.
Locally owned & operated since 1979
Your home, moved with care
Moving comes with its own challenges, so we make it easy! From your first call to the first night in your new home, you’ll only have to coordinate with one person. Locally owned & operated since 1979, we’re proud to be trusted professional movers in the Portland Metro Area and around the Northwest.
Our moving professionals can handle everything from packing your old house to setting up your new home – so all you have to worry about is meeting the new neighbors!
Services
- Moving
- Packing & Unpacking
- Recycling / Disposal
- Temporary & Long-Term Storage
Respect and Protect
Our movers are expertly trained to take care of your belongings. We use the right equipment to ensure there’s no damage to your home.
- Floor Protective Sheets
- Carpet Masks
- Pad Wrapping
- Shrink-wrapping
Planning
At Rose City we know the secret to a successful move is all in the planning. One of our Moving Specialists will come to your home, assess your needs and develop a detailed plan for the move logistics.
Regulated rates
No surprise rates or fees
Reputable moving companies are regulated by the Oregon Department of Transportation, so you won’t see any surprise rates or fees.
View the ODOT moving guidelines (PDF)
Certificate No. 091567 · USDOT 295098 · ODOT 091567
Comments from our happy customers
What Portland families say
★★★★★
All went smoothly
Thanks to Steve who came out before the move and also to the excellent Rose City Team (Harry, Joe and Joel) for our move last Thursday. All went smoothly. The guys were personable and professional, and put down plastic, etc. to keep our new house’s floors and carpets nice. Everything was done efficiently too!
Teresa S.
★★★★★
They protected hardwood floors
On moving day the three gentlemen arrived exactly on time. This is rare. They introduced themselves and got right to work. They protected hardwood floors and shrink-wrapped my used furniture like it was precious. They were speedy and careful. Everything was inventoried to go to their storage. They were done with this leg in less than two hours. Easiest move out ever.
Janet M.
★★★★★
All around impressed!
The Rose City Movers crew was friendly, efficient, and conscientious. They got us out of our apartment with steep stairs and into our new house with tricky corners and small doors, and made it look easy. They were careful of our floors and furniture. I’m just all around impressed!
Andrea D.
Local movers in Portland you can trust
Rose City Moving & Storage has helped Portland families move since 1979. Whether you’re moving across the street, across town or out of an apartment with steep stairs, our professional movers handle your home with care, from careful packing to setting up your new place.
We move homes across Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Gresham, Oregon City, Vancouver, WA and the rest of the Portland metro area, and help with moves around the Northwest.
Residential moving services
- Local home and apartment moves
- Full or partial packing and unpacking
- Floor protection, pad wrapping and shrink-wrapping for your furniture
- Short- and long-term storage between homes
- Recycling and disposal of items you don’t want to move
What does a move in Portland cost?
Local moves within about 50 miles of Portland are billed by the hour at rates regulated by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), so every licensed mover charges about the same rate. What makes the difference is how efficiently the move is done. A low quote means little if the move takes twice as long.
Three things affect your total: how much you’re moving, how ready you are on moving day, and access at both homes, like stairs, elevators and parking. We help you control all three with a free in-home plan, the right crew size, and advance planning for elevators and loading areas. Moves outside the Portland metro area are priced by weight and distance.
Why families choose Rose City
- Locally owned and operated since 1979
- Full-time, drug-screened and background-checked movers who average more than ten years with us
- One Moving Specialist from your first call to your first night in your new home
- Our own secure warehouse if you need storage between homes
- 5-star Google rating from Portland customers
Residential moving FAQ
How much do movers cost in Portland?
Local moves within about 50 miles of Portland are billed by the hour at rates regulated by the Oregon Department of Transportation, so every licensed mover charges about the same hourly rate. What changes the total is how much you’re moving, how ready you are on moving day, and access at both homes. Moves outside the Portland metro area are priced by weight and distance.
How many movers do I need?
It depends on the size of your home. Three movers are often more efficient than two, because one person can load the truck while the other two carry, which can lower the total cost of an hourly move. We’ll recommend the right crew size when we plan your move.
Do you offer packing and unpacking?
Yes. We can pack just your fragile and valuable items or your entire home, and unpack and set up your new one.
Are your movers employees or temporary help?
Our movers are full-time employees who work year-round, are drug-screened and background-checked, and average more than ten years with Rose City.
Can you store my belongings between homes?
Yes. Our secure Portland warehouse is fully sprinklered and monitored around the clock, and every item is inventoried, so short- or long-term storage between homes is easy.
Areas we serve
We move homes and businesses across the Portland metro area, including Hillsboro, Oregon City, Vancouver, WA, Beaverton, Tigard, Lake Oswego and Gresham.
Planning a move? Let’s make it easy.
Get a free, no-pressure quote from a local Moving Specialist.