FAQs | YOUR PORTLAND MOVING QUESTIONS

The moving of residential goods within Oregon is a regulated service. Only companies authorized by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) can provide this service to the public at approved rates.

This regulation protects the public from inflated, unfair, & illegal rate hikes. It also requires moving companies to be legitimate, licensed, & insured.

Priestley & Sons is an authorized moving company with the following credentials:
State of Oregon #142126
State of Washington #HG062908
US Department of Transportation #103323.

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2 Professional Movers and Truck, local move, all equipment included
$171.30/hour

3 Professional Movers and Truck, local move, all equipment included
$237.75/hour

4 Professional Movers and 1 Truck, local move, all equipment included
$304.20/hour

4 Professional Movers and 2 Trucks, local move, all equipment included
$342.60/hour

Each Additional Mover adds to hourly rate, decreases total move time
+$66.45/hour

Each Additional Vehicle adds to hourly rate, decreases total move time
+$36.40/hour

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Note: We require a 2 hour minimum for service during weekdays (Mon-Fri) & a 5 hour minimum for service on Weekends & Holidays.

To find out more about moving rates, visit our Residential Moving Page.

This is a great question, and arguably the first question you should ask yourself. The state of Oregon helps cut down on scammy moving services by regulating prices, but you will have to do your own due diligence to make sure you work with a trusted and experienced Portland moving company.

At Priestley & Sons, we perform yearly background checks on all of our employees and only hire the most experienced and professional workers to join our team. We are also bonded and insured. Some of these standards are mandated by the industry, while others show that we go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction.

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To help cut down on the stress of any move, hiring movers is highly recommended. Our team works quickly and efficiently to do the heavy lifting for you, while you use the extra time to focus on other components of your move.

Hiring movers is well worth the cost. The added time you gain, along with eliminating the chance that your back will be super sore the next day, you will find that your move to or from Portland is a lot less stressful and taxing.

Absolutely. In addition to moving homeowners all over the Willamette Valley, we also work with local business owners and office managers to help them move into or out of a commercial space.

Here are just some of the items we can move for offices:

• Printers
• Exercise Equipment
• File Cabinets
• Office Furniture
• Office Kitchen Appliances
• Conference Tables
• Large Office Desks
• Cubicle Removal
• Commercial Safes

Learn more about how we can help over on our Commercial Moving Page.

If you need long-term or short-term storage, we’ve got you covered. We can accommodate extra items that you are waiting to move that you need stored in a safe and secure spot. Our storage units are available only to moving customers. Your belongings will be kept clean, dry, and protected for as long as you need.

Learn more over on our Storage Page.

If you are concerned about the larger assets you have, don’t worry. We transport a variety of bulky, heavy, or large items for our clients. Here are just some of the most common large items we move:

• Large sectional couches
• China cabinets
• Large hutches & bookcases
• Recliners and loveseats
• Bed frames
• Home & gun safes
• Pianos

Learn more over on our Residential Moving Page.

Before moving to Portland, you should know just how easy it is to get around. The city has many convenient transportation options, including the TriMet, MAX Light Rail, Portland Streetcar, and Greyhound. Also, if you get the travel bug, the city also is home to the Portland International Airport, which has been called the country’s leading airport on more than one occasion.

That depends on the city you move to within Portland and whether you’re moving alone or with a family. Aim for a minimum of $51,080 per year to afford a small one-bedroom apartment and your basic living expenses. Of course, a salary in the 50s might not get you much more than that. Strive for the 70s-80s if you can.

Moving is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. Before you decide to move, have a conversation with your roommate or partner on whether you can afford it and whether the cost of hiring movers is worth it. Some questions to consider are:

• What salary should we strive for?
• How will the bills be split up?
• What are our financial goals?
• Should we downsize or upsize?
• How will we pay for the moving expenses?