By Vince Sanders

Updated: May 16, 2026

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713 movers in Portsmouth

Varsity Movers LLC

(0)
Based in Hopkinton, Massachusetts

Gentle Movers Moving & Storage

(11)
Based in Hyde Park, Massachusetts
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Nov, 21 2023 by Kimberly Levette

"I was skeptical to go with Gentle Movers after reading the views but then realized that some were from Florida and other states. I then realized that there are Gentle Movers with different logos in many there states. I went with Gentle Movers be..."

Poseidon Moving

(0)
Based in Boston, Massachusetts

Round The Clock Moving

(0)
Based in Hingham, Massachusetts

Santos Moving

(0)
Based in Ashland, Massachusetts

Phoenix Moving Inc

(0)
Based in Natick, Massachusetts

Vanguard Moving Services

(1)
Based in Hyannis, Massachusetts
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Feb, 13 2020 by Capt Frank H Patch

"Their estimate for the job was $1295. The final bill was over $3,000! They made various excuses for the excessive billing, and most of these were untruthful. I made a formal complaint to the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Agency. They did inves..."

Ready2Go Movers

(0)
Based in Boston, Massachusetts

All About Moving Services

(0)
Based in Boston, Massachusetts

Mark's Moving & Storage Inc

(0)
Based in Westborough, Massachusetts

Advanced Storage & Transportation

(0)
Based in Framingham, Massachusetts

Pony Express Moving Services

(0)
Based in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

Sort It Out Now

(0)
Based in Newton, Massachusetts

Move and Improve Inc

(0)
Based in Newton, Massachusetts

Reliable Moving

(2)
Based in Brighton, Massachusetts
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Sep, 15 2017 by Matthew

"I contracted Reliable to self-perform a move from Kirkland, WA to Dallas, TX. I didn't want a brokered move - but wanted the company I contracted with to self-perform the move. I discussed this issue with Reliable at length, and the sales person p..."

Daley & Wanzer Moving & Storage

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Based in Hull, Massachusetts

Brave Movers

(0)
Based in Newton, Massachusetts

Mastodon Moving

(0)
Based in Wayland, Massachusetts

Five Stars Movers

(11)
Based in Newton, Massachusetts
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Nov, 12 2023 by Daniel Gies

"Absolutely terrible experience. If I could give it a negative rating I would. When they fist packed up my apartment in Boston they tried to add charges after everything was already packed up. Only when I said “ok bring everything back up then” did..."

Boston Quality Movers

(3)
Based in Allston, Massachusetts
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Mar, 26 2014 by Alan

"Just wanted to let everyone know that Manny Gonzalez  the owner of Moving system movers llc DBA boston quality movers has decided to run away and turn off all phone numbers and got evicted from 10 Penniman rd. there's customers still in storage th..."

5 Stars Movers

(2)
Based in Newton, Massachusetts
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Dec, 17 2019 by Michelle St

"I couldn't think of a worst possible experience. They made my life hell. AVOID AT ALL COSTS - they will lie and steal from you, deliver late with no proper compensation, and break your furniture."

Ramsure Movers

(0)
Based in Boston, Massachusetts

Raimond's Movers

(0)
Based in Allston, Massachusetts

Horizon Boston Movers

(0)
Based in Boston, Massachusetts

Zulu Moving Company

(0)
Based in Newton, Massachusetts
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Who regulates Portsmouth interstate movers?

Portsmouth 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 Rhode Island

Let's see how many people move within Rhode Island versus those who moved from Ocean State to another state.

Moved Within RI
28%
Moved out of RI
72%

The home moving situation in the smallest U.S. state is as follows: 28% of all residential moves have been within the state (local) while 72% of them have been to another state in the country (interstate).

According to our statistical data, the majority of Rhode Islanders have decided to leave their state and move into a home located somewhere else in the country. Moving away is never easy and there are many important decisions to be made prior to the move, including the most fundamental one: Am I ready to move out?

Who regulates Rhode Island local movers

Public Utilities Commission is the agency to contact in case you are performing a local move in Rhode Island. The Division of Public Utilities and Carriers maintains a list with registered moving companies which is accessible to the public on their website. The list is said to be updated regularly, but the Division advises to call (401) 780-2158 in case you have some questions.

Agency: Public Utilities Commission
Address: 89 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI 02888
Phone: (401) 780-2158
Website: ripuc.ri.org

You can reach the Consumer Section of the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers at (401) 780-9700.

What do people move within Rhode Island?

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

Studio (9%)
1 Bedroom (31%)
2 Bedroom (24%)
3 Bedroom (18%)
4 Bedroom (7%)

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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 Rhode Island movers near Portsmouth

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Fall River, Warwick and Riverside can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Portsmouth, RI 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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