August Movers is a locally-owned moving labor service based in SE Portland, Oregon, serving the local Portland area since 2004. They offer a range of services, including loading and unloading moving trucks, PODs, and other containers, as well as assistance with furniture rearrangement for home remodeling projects. Although they do not provide a moving truck, the company comes equipped with a hand truck, four-wheel dolly, and moving blankets for local moves. They offer a two-person crew for $90/hr and a three-person crew for $125/hr, both with a two-hour minimum. With over 1400 online reviews, this experienced team is a reputable choice for moving assistance in the Portland area.
August Movers
Moving Services
- Local load/unload moves
- Loading/unloading services for moving trucks
- Loading/unloading services for PODs and other containers
- Furniture moving within your home
- Loading/unloading services for remodeling projects
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Customer Reviews of August Movers
We analyzed and organized the customer reviews of August Movers in Portland, OR using our proven 11-point rating system. Our rigorous evaluation process ranks each customer review for August Movers based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience. Here is what customers had to say about their moving experience:
1. Quality
9.5/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“fabulous work by the movers”
“great work by movers”
“They do amazing work”
“Randall and his crew provided efficient service”
2. Punctuality
9.57/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“were on time”
“punctual”
“they called back promptly”
“They were on time”
3. Affordability
9.38/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“rate was exceptionally reasonable”
“well-priced service”
“great value”
“not expensive hourly but overall cost is high”
4. Communication
9.1/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“GREAT communication”
“very good communication before and during move”
“Randall had great follow up”
“quick response to request”
5. Stick to Prices
8/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“no indication of price changes, so kindly assume best”
“not out to delay for more time”
“paid the 2 hour minimum as agreed”
“don't gauge you with additional charges”
6. Speed
9.62/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“fast”
“Quick despite the weather”
“efficient in moving process”
“movers carry each box in, inflating bill”
7. Friendliness
9.72/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they are friendly”
“Nice people”
“such wonderful attitude”
“pleasant attitude and were kind”
8. Will Hire Again
9.4/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“would recommend to anyone”
“recommend this company and would hire again”
“Randall is my "go-to" for moving”
“highly recommend this company and would hire again”
9. Professionalism
9.47/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“very good at their job”
“were professional”
“professional and efficient crew”
“they were professionals through and through”
10. Conflict Handling
4.96/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they apologized but didn't offer compensation”
“consistently go above and beyond”
“resolved the issue with disassembling and reassembling sofa”
11. Precision & Care
9.5/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“packed items with great care and thought”
“treated my belongings with care”
“careful even in bad weather”
“very careful with all my items”
Customer Insights
Hourly Minimum: 2 hours from 4 reviews
Local Move Duration: 2.5 hours from 11 reviews
Great Crew Members
| August | August does amazing work |
| Randall | Randall helped many times and is efficient |
| Randall | Randall had skills to pack nicely and perfectly |
| Randall | Randall and his crew are the best |
| Randall | deserved praise for flexibility and efficient work |
How do we review a moving company?
Imagine the challenge of sifting through and reading every single review a moving company has ever received. Could you spot the fake reviews? Could you formulate a well-rounded analyses, or would you be left relying on a gut feeling?
Our rigorous evaluation process addresses this by meticulously vetting each moving company based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience:
- 1. Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
- 2. Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
- 3. Affordability
1 = extremely expensive, 10 = extremely affordable
- 4. Communication
Was the office staff quick to respond to questions prior to moving day? Did the moving crew notify you on the day of move regarding any changes to the original schedule? If there were any issues to resolve after moving day, was an office manager quick to respond and address problems encountered?
- 5. Stick to Prices
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
- 6. Speed
Did the movers seem to take their precious time in an attempt to increase the overall cost of the move? Remember, moving is HARD work and some breaks should be expected!
- 7. Friendliness
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
- 8. Will Hire Again
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
- 9. Professionalism
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
- 10. Conflict Handling
Accidents can and will likely happen at some point on moving day. How a moving company responds to these accidents can say a lot about the company.
- 11. Precision & Care
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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