Licensed Movers in Rochester, NH
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Rochester with the FMCSA, and 14 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 Rochester to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Rochester
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 14
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 12
- of 15 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $495 – $803
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Rochester and 14 more work within 30 miles; 12 of the 15 can move you out of state. 11 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $495 – $803 in our model. About 6,489 people a year move to Strafford County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Rochester
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Sea Coast Movers LLC
29 Squire Lane #4, NH 03867
- USDOT
- 3849293
- MC number
- MC1412397
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
Movers within 30 miles of Rochester
Nearest first, from Berwick, Northwood, Portsmouth, Alfred and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Moosehead Moving Company LLC | Berwick, ME | 3347028 | 1 truck | Within ME | Not rated | |
| 14 mi |  | First Class Moving & Storage Inc | Northwood, NH | 718355 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 18 mi | Wood Bros Moving Storage LLC | Portsmouth, NH | 1761858 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi |  | McLaughlin Moving Company Inc | Portsmouth, NH | 363252 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi |  | Movers4Less | Portsmouth, NH | 4418175 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Xtreme Moving Helpers | Alfred, ME | 2549219 | 1 truck | Within ME | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Bridges Bros Movers | North Hampton, NH | 3152985 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Preferred Movers | North Hampton, NH | 1381627 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 26 mi | Turcotte Moving & Storage | Hampton, NH | 2594827 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Central Lakes Region Movers | Belmont, NH | 1047914 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi |  | Eastside Movers LLC | Belmont, NH | 4471244 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi |  | Starving Artists Movers LLC | Concord, NH | 4501946 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Tom's Moving Service | Auburn, NH | 681499 | 1 truck | Within NH | Satisfactory | |
| 29 mi | Gone Tomorrow Moving LLC | Seabrook, NH | 4221372 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Rochester
11 of the 15 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 49 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 4 of 19 vehicle inspections (21.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 9 of 49 driver inspections (18.4%, 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 |
| Sea Coast Movers LLCRochester, NH · USDOT 3849293 | 6 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 6 |
| Central Lakes Region MoversBelmont, NH · USDOT 1047914 | 5 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 5 |
| Bridges Bros MoversNorth Hampton, NH · USDOT 3152985 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| First Class Moving & Storage IncNorthwood, NH · USDOT 718355 | 3 | none inspected | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Rochester
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $42–$52 per mover per hour in New Hampshire in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $495 – $803 and three bedrooms $831 – $1,479. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $1,242 – $1,656 for two bedrooms to New York City, NY. The Rochester cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Rochester
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Rochester holds it and 11 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Rochester cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sea Coast Movers LLC | 3849293 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 mi | | First Class Moving & Storage Inc | Northwood, NH | 718355 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 18 mi | Wood Bros Moving Storage LLC | Portsmouth, NH | 1761858 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | | McLaughlin Moving Company Inc | Portsmouth, NH | 363252 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | | Movers4Less | Portsmouth, NH | 4418175 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Bridges Bros Movers | North Hampton, NH | 3152985 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Preferred Movers | North Hampton, NH | 1381627 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 26 mi | Turcotte Moving & Storage | Hampton, NH | 2594827 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Central Lakes Region Movers | Belmont, NH | 1047914 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | | Eastside Movers LLC | Belmont, NH | 4471244 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | | Starving Artists Movers LLC | Concord, NH | 4501946 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Gone Tomorrow Moving LLC | Seabrook, NH | 4221372 | 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 out of Strafford County
Rochester is in Strafford County, NH. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,131 people a year leaving Strafford County for another state, most often for Maine (about 1,646), Massachusetts (about 576) and Florida (about 456), while about 6,489 (±772) a year arrive from other states.
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; estimates are people a year with a 90% margin of error.
Before you book a Rochester 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 Rochester: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Rochester, NH?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Rochester itself on the FMCSA register, and 14 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Berwick, Northwood, Portsmouth, Alfred and nearby). All 15 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Rochester?
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 Rochester to New York City, NY (about 276 miles) is $1,242 – $1,656 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Rochester?
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 Rochester, NH?
1 carrier registered in Rochester holds interstate operating authority, and 11 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 Rochester 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. 12 of the 15 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Rochester passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 11 of the 15 movers listed here were inspected, 49 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 4 of 19 vehicle inspections (21.1%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Strafford County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 6,489 (±772) a year from other states, about 710 (±264) from abroad and about 5,425 (±847) from elsewhere in New Hampshire. The largest single flow out goes to York County (about 1,321 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.