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Ronald Weber
Jun 17, 2025
Long-distance move from Kansas City, KS to Beacon Falls, CT

Simply the best.

When I reached out, they quickly accommodated me into their schedule. They arrived on time, packed my belongings efficiently, and transported everything to my new place without any problems. Throughout the process, they remained calm and helped me manage my anxiety and chaos. Thanks to the movers' exceptional kindness, everything went smoothly.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $4470

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Martin Ponder
Jun 23, 2025
Long-distance move from Battle Mountain, NV to Atlantic City, NJ

A Dream Team.

It was evident throughout the day that they were prepared and committed to providing excellent service. They went above and above to ensure my satisfaction with the arrangement after unloading. Their reliability and competence are second to none.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $4140

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Glenn Watson
Jun 25, 2025
Long-distance move from Anton Chico, NM to Virginia Beach, VA

Awesome!

This relocation company stands out among the several that I have hired. From their helpful demeanor to the precision of their work, the experience was first-rate. The transparency of their pricing was another plus for me.

Move size: 1 Bedroom Home Service cost: $2890

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Dominic Richard
Jul 01, 2025
Long-distance move from Bay Springs, MS to Bar Mills, ME

Excellent service!

Moving from my college hostel to my first apartment was stressful, but these movers made the process simple. They carefully packed everything, transported all my belongings, and even helped me set up my furniture in the new place. Excellent service!

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $4587

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Jonathan Taylor
Sep 16, 2025
Long-distance move from Cannon Ball, ND to Belle Valley, OH

Poor estimate and poor communication

The most outrageous service I’ve received from a moving company! My piano was handled so poorly that the legs are now wobbly. Despite paying extra for “special care,” they treated it like any other item and even scuffed the wood. Utterly irresponsible!

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $5875

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John Garretson
Sep 30, 2025
Long-distance move from Bellows Falls, VT to Babson Park, MA

Sublime Experience!

My college son moved apartments mid-year. The movers carried his bed, desk, and boxes of books up narrow stairs without complaint. They even rearranged the furniture twice until he felt comfortable with the setup.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $3625

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Daniel Mcelyea
Jul 07, 2025
Long-distance move from Arrow Rock, MO to Blue River, OR

Loyal Customer service.

My interaction with this firm was excellent! The team arrived early and began their work with a positive attitude. I was satisfied with how things were packed and transported, and they also kept me informed throughout the process. I couldn't have asked for more!

Move size: 3 Bedroom Home Service cost: $6100

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Ronald West
Jul 14, 2025
Long-distance move from Beech Grove, IN to Sterling Heights, MI

We wish you all the very best!

Couldn’t have asked for more! I moved and was worried about keeping everything intact during the long haul. The coordinator mapped out the process clearly, and the movers double-wrapped all my fragile items. Everything arrived in great shape, even my décor. Recommended 100%!

Move size: 3 Bedroom Home Service cost: $5480

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Charles Fischer
Jun 03, 2025
Long-distance move from Bowdon Junction, GA to Atomic City, ID

Stellar job!

There were many complicated and heavy pieces in my place and the movers dealt with everything easily. All of my items such as my leather sectional and vintage photo frames, were treated with professional care. They told me the best way to handle fragile belongings when unpacking.

Move size: 1 Bedroom Home Service cost: $2870

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David Case
May 19, 2025
Long-distance move from Ash Flat, AR to Staten Island, NY

Excellent Service!

The way this team treated my antiques was striking. The movers packed the pendulum clock in layers of cushions and disassembled a few parts carefully to avoid damage. Everything arrived intact at my new house.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $4250

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Raymond Johnson
May 26, 2025
Long-distance move from Amargosa Valley, NV to San Antonio, TX

Immensely satisfied!

Since we moved from a furnished rental to our first house, we needed help moving our personal belongings. We used their movers after a friend recommended them, and we were happy with the service. The workers handled each items carefully to protect even our sentimental possessions. Everything arrived intact!

Move size: 1 Bedroom Home Service cost: $2890

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Mark Dobson
Apr 05, 2017
Local move within Portland, OR

Dishonest and Rude.

Dishonest and Rude
I hired Smooth Move People to pack and move my household items less than two miles. The owner, Greg Rivelli, quoted packing/moving labor costs, then demanded more than double that “estimate” after the move. His employees caused more than $1,000 of damage to my property, then he blamed me for not supervising his crew as they loaded the truck. It was more than 10 months before Greg arranged to repair my broken washer and dryer.

The “Estimate.”
When I first contacted Smooth Move People, I asked Greg how much packing and moving would cost. He asked me how large my home was and whether it was furnished sparsely, average or more than average. After answering his questions, Greg told me that the job would require two men one day to pack, and two men one day to move. He asked me to move all clothing, electronics, artwork and glass table tops. Prior to moving day, I moved those items AND a medium sized U-Haul truck full of property. This significantly reduced the job that Greg’s crew had to do.
Two men showed up on packing day, but quit early when they ran out of boxes. (Greg had assured me that they always brought extra boxes to avoid this problem) The next day, two men showed up in one truck which was completely disabled when the front axle broke. Another truck arrived a few hours later. One of the men told me that a third man was coming to help with the move, and that I would not be charged for his time. At 11:30 pm, the man in charge of the move told me that they had not finished moving all my property. He showed me a cellphone picture of my garage full of items, and told me that it would take another three hours to complete the move. (I moved those items myself at a later date). Then, he asked me to pay the Bill of Lading which charged me for their meal break time and the time spent waiting when their truck broke down. When I objected, he reluctantly reduced the charges by two hours. More importantly, he told me that Greg regularly underestimates moving services when a customer calls, then blames his employees when the customer complains.
A few weeks later, Greg demanded that I pay the full bill PLUS labor for the third man called to help on moving day. Including these demands, total labor charges for the job would’ve been $2,352. Total labor charges based on Greg’s “estimate” were only $1,160. I later learned what Greg already knew, that a moving estimate is not binding unless the mover has examined the contents of your home.


Damages
Many items were damaged during the move, but my main concern was getting my washer and dryer repaired. (Both units required expensive control boards).At first, Greg admitted that the appliances were damaged because his men overloaded the truck. But later, he blamed me for not preventing his men from overloading the truck. (I didn’t know that was my job). Six days after the move, I hand delivered a repair estimate for $842 to Greg and asked him to promptly OK the repairs. He refused. Greg insisted that he could find cheaper parts and have his handyman install them. He was angry and frustrated that I would not agree to install the parts myself. Greg would only agree to professional installation if I would cover all labor costs over $100. It took Greg more than 10 months to obtain the parts and arrange for the repairs. And, the washer control board is not under warrantee because of Greg’s decision to go cheap. I had to constantly email Greg asking for progress reports. His replies were angry and incoherent. Several times, he promised to deliver the parts, then failed to do so. I complained to ODOT, but they were no help at all.
No, this was not a “smooth move.” Greg lowballed the “estimate.’ Then, his crew left my house a dirty mess and damaged my property. Finally, I had to endure Greg’s excuses and hysterics for ten months while my washer and dryer were broken. I was overcharged AND had to pay for damage that I didn’t cause. I don’t know how this move could’ve been any worse.

Move size: 4 Bedroom Home Service cost: $1856

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Thomas Stoker
Apr 29, 2025
Long-distance move from Attleboro Falls, MA to Atomic City, ID

Outstanding service!

Outstanding service from beginning to end! Everything went smoothly, from making the actual relocation. the movers were cordial, effective, and considerate of my belongings. I had the best moving experience imaginable.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $3200

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Company Notes

Smooth Move People is a trusted and experienced moving company in Portland, Oregon, family owned and operated since 1989. Smooth Move People can offer all of the moving services that a Portland resident or business might need, local or long-distance, and at affordable rates. Backed by the proper licenses and insurance, their moving services include packing, preparation and supplies, loading, transport and unloading.

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ICC MC number: 500220
(Interstate Commerce Commission Motor Carrier number)

US D.O.T.: 2097226
(US Department of Transportation number)

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What is Smooth Move People cost for interstate moves?

From 10089 reviews of people moving long ditance, we concluded that the market average costs are around $4845 when moving long-distance.

For Smooth Move People, we estimate that their average long-distance moving costs will be around $4083, based on 32 long distance moving reviews.

This could mean that long-distance moving services costs of Smooth Move People for moving between states is cheaper with about 16% from the market average.

Note that these long-distance moving prices vary from the prices you will get if you contact the company, since these costs are extracted solely from reviews data and not the moving company. In addition, move prices can vary greatly because of factors like shipment size and distance between locations as well as supplemental services like packing and assembly. This is why you should compare competing moving quotes from licensed movers with our tool here.

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