By Vince Sanders

Updated: Nov 16, 2025

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704 movers in Portsmouth

M & M Cheap Moving

(0)
Based in Watertown, Massachusetts

Smart Penny Moving

(0)
Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Stark Moving and Storage Inc

(0)
Based in Waltham, Massachusetts

Born to Move

(0)
Based in Watertown, Massachusetts

Flash Moving Company LLC

(0)
Based in Waltham, Massachusetts

Town To Town Movers

(9)
Based in Worcester, Massachusetts
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Nov, 14 2023 by Jake Greasley

"Terrible company. They are in the business of attempting to steal money through manipulative emails and fraud. I will be filing a lawsuit immediately. STAY AWAY! I would never recommend a company like this!"

RoadRunner Moving & Storage

(2)
Based in Charlestown, Massachusetts
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jul, 10 2021 by Toni Souther

"Move from central TX to MA. The movers showed up and tell us that the estimate they were given by Road Runner was WAY under and we had twice as much. Mind you, we counted every box and piece of furnitureand sent pictures. So, their math was WAY of..."

Big City Moving Company

(1)
Based in Waltham, Massachusetts
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on May, 13 2010 by Theresa

"WARNING: Don't use this company!! Customer service is NOT a priority!! I was given a quote in writing, agreed on the rate, moving AND delivery dates, and provided my credit card information. After 2 weeks had lapsed I called back to touch base ..."

Stairhopper Movers

(0)
Based in Charlestown, Massachusetts

Brookline Moving Company

(0)
Based in Belmont, 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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