By Vince Sanders

Updated: Feb 16, 2026

6 min read

Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv

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196 movers in Porterdale

North Point Movers LLC

(0)
Based in Dawsonville, Georgia

Blair Transfer & Storage

(0)
Based in Macon, Georgia

J&R Moving Service

(10)
Based in Elberton, Georgia
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Aug, 27 2021 by Kerri Page

"I would have given a 0 if I could. I was told they do not outsource to a third party. That was a lie. When I received my things I found out from the third party delivery that J&R had an issue with the truck & there was a lot of water damage. I tri..."

Affordable Movers of Middle Georgia LLC

(1)
Based in Fort Valley, Georgia
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Nov, 25 2016 by Jackson

"I used Affordable movers on 10/29/16. I have moved several times but this was my first time using Affordable Movers. This was the worst moving experience I ever had. I was told by the owner or manager it would be best to have three men at $110.00 ..."

Palmetto Moving Services

(0)
Based in Anderson, South Carolina

Als Van Line Services

(0)
Based in Columbus, Georgia

ADSI Moving Systems

(0)
Based in Augusta, Georgia

Five Star Moving Incorporated

(1)
Based in Augusta, Georgia
Last reviewed 2/5 stars on Nov, 20 2021 by Karen Marsh

"The guys came in asking and making it known they wanted to be tipped. This was my first experience with a moving company n my cousin paid them to move me. They came in looking around and mostly complaining they were hungry. They didn’t know how t..."

Room2Room Movers

(0)
Based in Auburn, Alabama

Low Movers

(3)
Based in Fountain Inn, South Carolina
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Dec, 02 2020 by Natasha Lee

"This is now my 3rd review that I left on these guys . I read reviews before hiring AND FELT WEIRY! After talking on the phone with TJ he assured me that my move will go smooth and stress free! The thing i liked the most is he didn't deny any of th..."
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Who regulates Porterdale interstate movers?

Porterdale moving companies are required to be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) if they perform interstate moves. No matter if it is a moving company or a broker, they should have a valid DOT number. You can look up a mover here.

Agency: United States Department of Transportation
Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington DC 20590
Phone: (855) 368-4200
Website: www.fmcsa.dot.gov

To see if a specific movers complies with regulations, simply select a company from the list.

Moving within vs moving out of Georgia

Let's see how many people move within Georgia versus those who moved from Peach State to another state.

Moved Within GA
46%
Moved out of GA
54%

It seems like the number of people moving locally within Georgia (local moving: 46%) and that of home movers crossing the boundaries of the state (interstate moving: 54%) are almost the same.

Planning a cross country move is never an easy thing to do. Are Georgians humming the state song “Georgia on My Mind” while getting ready to pack their possessions and move to another state?

Who regulates Georgia local movers

The Georgia Department of Public Safety is the lead agency which conducts safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles and highway shipments of hazardous materials, and executes safety audit on motor carriers. The Department adopts and enforces different regulations to provide a safe environment for all parties. You can find out a list with licensed GA movers on their web here.

Agency: Department of Public Safety
Address: 959 East Confederate Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30316
Phone: (404) 624-7243
Website: www.gamccd.net

What do people move within Georgia?

Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in GA?

Studio (4%)
1 Bedroom (17%)
2 Bedroom (23%)
3 Bedroom (29%)
4 Bedroom (12%)

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How much does it cost to hire movers

As it turns out, the cost to hire professional movers will effectively solve the ever-present dilemma of whether you should hire a mover or do it yourself. The cost depends on a number of important factors, including the type of the move itself (local move or a long distance). See the breakdown.

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Local Georgia movers near Porterdale

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Stone Mountain, Tucker and Decatur can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Porterdale, GA sorted by distance:

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By Vince Sanders

Moving Expert & Contributor

Vince is a moving industry professional with excessive experience in the industry both as a relocation sales representative, account manager and knowledgeable writer.

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