Licensed Movers in Portsmouth, NH
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Portsmouth with the FMCSA, and 20 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own safety, insurance and complaint record, and every cost figure below comes from the same published model as the calculator.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Portsmouth to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Portsmouth
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 20
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 19
- of 23 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $495 – $803
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
3 licensed movers are registered in Portsmouth and 20 more work within 30 miles; 19 of the 23 can move you out of state. 14 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $495 – $803 in our model. About 10,810 people a year move to Rockingham County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Portsmouth
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Wood Bros Moving Storage LLC
3607 Lafayette Road, NH 03801
- USDOT
- 1761858
- MC number
- MC644032
- Fleet
- 8 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2008
- 2
McLaughlin Moving Company Inc
75 Constitution Ave, NH 03801
- USDOT
- 363252
- MC number
- MC74451
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 1989
- 3
Movers4Less
Legal name: Couches4Less LLC
70 Heritage Ave, Unit 14, NH 03801
- USDOT
- 4418175
- MC number
- MC1736607
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
Movers within 30 miles of Portsmouth
Nearest first, from North Hampton, Hampton, Seabrook, Amesbury and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | Bridges Bros Movers | North Hampton, NH | 3152985 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Preferred Movers | North Hampton, NH | 1381627 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 9 mi | Turcotte Moving & Storage | Hampton, NH | 2594827 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Gone Tomorrow Moving LLC | Seabrook, NH | 4221372 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Demello Moving Services LLC | Amesbury, MA | 3350778 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Moosehead Moving Company LLC | Berwick, ME | 3347028 | 1 truck | Within ME | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Yeti Moving LLC | Amesbury, MA | 4541988 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Sea Coast Movers LLC | Rochester, NH | 3849293 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi |  | Wicked Good Moving Company LLC | Plaistow, NH | 4505453 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | B&W Moving and Cleanouts | Rowley, MA | 3630531 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Ferrick Bros Moving Company LLC | Groveland, MA | 664172 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Blueline Movers Inc | Rowley, MA | 2283898 | 2 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 25 mi |  | First Class Moving & Storage Inc | Northwood, NH | 718355 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 25 mi |  | Barnaby's Moving & Storage LLC | Atkinson, NH | 3898261 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | TLC Moving & Storage | Haverhill, MA | 2330189 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Maki Moving LLC | Essex, MA | 3932069 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Mimi's Moving Packing Storage Services LLC | Salem, NH | 3798445 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 30 mi | Marblehead Movers LLC | Marblehead, MA | 2467624 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Xtreme Moving Helpers | Alfred, ME | 2549219 | 1 truck | Within ME | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Tom's Moving Service | Auburn, NH | 681499 | 1 truck | Within NH | Satisfactory |
Roadside inspections: movers near Portsmouth
14 of the 23 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 63 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 27 vehicle inspections (22.2%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 60 driver inspections (18.3%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred MoversNorth Hampton, NH · USDOT 1381627 | 16 | 0 of 5 | 1 of 16 |
| Wood Bros Moving Storage LLCPortsmouth, NH · USDOT 1761858 | 7 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 7 |
| Barnaby's Moving & Storage LLCAtkinson, NH · USDOT 3898261 | 7 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 7 |
| Sea Coast Movers LLCRochester, NH · USDOT 3849293 | 6 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 6 |
| B&W Moving and CleanoutsRowley, MA · USDOT 3630531 | 5 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 2 |
| Mimi's Moving Packing Storage Services LLCSalem, NH · USDOT 3798445 | 5 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Portsmouth
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it, for weight and distance. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Local moves in Portsmouth: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Portsmouth: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $42–$52 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $495 – $803.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $243 – $387 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $327 – $595 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $495 – $803 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $831 – $1,479 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,419 – $2,155 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,755 – $2,571 |
Hourly rates are scaled to New Hampshire: hand movers there earn a median $20.25 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $42–$52 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Portsmouth: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Portsmouth, New York City, NY is the nearest priced metro (≈ 271 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 3,035 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 271 | $1,220 – $1,626 | $1,402 – $1,870 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 3,035 | $13,658 – $18,210 | $15,706 – $20,941 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,004 | $4,518 – $6,024 | $5,196 – $6,928 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,839 | $8,276 – $11,034 | $9,517 – $12,689 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,909 | $8,591 – $11,454 | $9,879 – $13,172 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 507 | $2,282 – $3,042 | $2,624 – $3,498 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,524 | $6,858 – $9,144 | $7,887 – $10,516 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 364 | $1,638 – $2,184 | $1,884 – $2,512 |
Long-distance movers in Portsmouth
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 3 carriers registered in Portsmouth hold it and 16 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Portsmouth.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wood Bros Moving Storage LLC | 1761858 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | | McLaughlin Moving Company Inc | 363252 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 | | Movers4Less | 4418175 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | Bridges Bros Movers | North Hampton, NH | 3152985 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Preferred Movers | North Hampton, NH | 1381627 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 9 mi | Turcotte Moving & Storage | Hampton, NH | 2594827 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Gone Tomorrow Moving LLC | Seabrook, NH | 4221372 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Demello Moving Services LLC | Amesbury, MA | 3350778 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Yeti Moving LLC | Amesbury, MA | 4541988 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Sea Coast Movers LLC | Rochester, NH | 3849293 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | | Wicked Good Moving Company LLC | Plaistow, NH | 4505453 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | B&W Moving and Cleanouts | Rowley, MA | 3630531 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Ferrick Bros Moving Company LLC | Groveland, MA | 664172 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | | First Class Moving & Storage Inc | Northwood, NH | 718355 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 25 mi | | Barnaby's Moving & Storage LLC | Atkinson, NH | 3898261 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Once the truck crosses the state line, federal rules apply: a written estimate after a survey, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, a choice of valuation, and a delivery window on the bill of lading. Binding vs non-binding estimates, valuation and who regulates movers cover each rule. Every long-distance mover in New Hampshire is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Rockingham County
Portsmouth sits in Rockingham County, NH, home to about 305,839 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 10,810 (±1,008) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 769 (±326) from abroad and about 4,512 (±651) from elsewhere in New Hampshire. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 10,023 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Portsmouth | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County, NHManchester moving costs | 3,839 ±806 | ≈ 40 mi to Manchester | $495 – $803 |
| Strafford County, NHDurham moving costs | 2,604 ±512 | ≈ 11 mi to Durham | $495 – $803 |
| Essex County, MALynn moving costs | 1,441 ±381 | ≈ 48 mi to Lynn | $495 – $803 |
| Middlesex County, MAWaltham moving costs | 1,181 ±360 | ≈ 61 mi to Waltham | $495 – $803 |
| Merrimack County, NHHooksett moving costs | 899 ±271 | ≈ 40 mi to Hooksett | $495 – $803 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Essex County, MA (about 2,605), Hillsborough County, NH (about 2,367) and Middlesex County, MA (about 2,036). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Massachusetts (about 3,518), Florida (about 1,118) and Maine (about 853); the largest flows in come from Massachusetts (about 5,642), Maine (about 836) and Florida (about 533).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a Portsmouth mover
Open the carrier's USDOT number on the federal record and check the name matches the company quoting you, get the estimate in writing after a survey, and pay little or nothing up front. The red flags and broker vs carrier explain why each check matters.
More in New Hampshire
40 listed household-goods carriers are based in New Hampshire; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Portsmouth: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Portsmouth, NH?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Portsmouth itself on the FMCSA register, and 20 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (North Hampton, Hampton, Seabrook, Amesbury and nearby). All 23 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Portsmouth?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $42–$52 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $495 – $803 and a three-bedroom home at $831 – $1,479. A long-distance move from Portsmouth to New York City, NY (about 271 miles) is $1,220 – $1,626 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Portsmouth?
By reported fleet, Bridges Bros Movers in North Hampton, NH, with 10 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3152985). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
How many long-distance movers are there in Portsmouth, NH?
3 carriers registered in Portsmouth hold interstate operating authority, and 16 more within 30 miles do. That authority is what a move across a state line requires; the long-distance section of this page lists them.
Do Portsmouth movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside New Hampshire is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever New Hampshire requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 19 of the 23 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Portsmouth passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 14 of the 23 movers listed here were inspected, 63 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 6 of 27 vehicle inspections (22.2%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Rockingham County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 10,810 (±1,008) a year from other states, about 769 (±326) from abroad and about 4,512 (±651) from elsewhere in New Hampshire. The largest single flow out goes to Hillsborough County (about 3,839 a year).
Sources. FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026) and Safety Measurement System; Census ACS migration flows; costs from the published model. Nobody pays for placement.