By Vince Sanders

Updated: Nov 16, 2025

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704 movers in Portsmouth

Schaap Moving Systems

(5)
Based in Albany, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Nov, 01 2022 by Fran Otto

"Never in my very long life have I ever experienced such poor moving skills as Schaap. Several pieces of my furniture were badly damaged, along with many items never making to my new address. Additionally, their office staff is unresponsive to my h..."

The Ideal Move

(1)
Based in Albany, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Mar, 26 2020 by Cynthia Atkinson

"My experience with The Ideal Move US DOT#830717, MC#368512, aka Metro Van Lines US DOT#19140, MC#1845 operating on duffy ave, hicksville, ny and in NJ, CT, MA(boston) was so bad, in fact horrible. They stole & damaged my property reboxing what I p..."

Wilson Movers

(1)
Based in Portland, Maine
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Oct, 08 2014 by Jesse Espinoza

"Had I read any of these reviews before our move from CA to KS we would have never had the horrible experience we had!  First off Stevens Worldwide hired Wilson Movers to go to our apartment in CA to pack up our stuff.  They were on time.  5 or 6 p..."

Local Muscle Movers

(1)
Based in Portland, Maine
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Feb, 08 2023 by Judith Stevens

"I booked Local Muscle Movers for a move of eight smallish items of furniture (bed frame, queen mattress, loveseats, chest of drawers etc) and about thirty-five prepacked boxes of different sizes from midcoast Maine to NYC. This was organized about..."

Trans Union Transport Inc

(1)
Based in Brooklyn, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Mar, 11 2016 by Chris

"Stay far away! The owner, Eric, is unbelievably rude and condescending for no reason. When you ask a question you are yelled at over the phone. Bulling is this guys game. We had a local move and were assigned Trans Union by our company. The guys w..."

Certified

(0)
Based in New York, New York

Big Apple Moving and Storage

(0)
Based in New York, New York

Smilin Mikes Dependable Moving

(0)
Based in New York, New York

Superb Moving

(0)
Based in Brooklyn, New York

New York Van Lines

(16)
Based in Brooklyn, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Nov, 23 2015 by Mike C

"Please avoid them! They are complete scammers who will tell you everything you want to hear so they get your business but do as they want after you contract with them. I shipped 14 guitars in Feb 2015 as part of my move to FL, paid to have them cr..."
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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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