Located in Vancouver, WA, Big Al’s Specialty Movers is a family-owned and operated full-service moving company offering relocation services since 2000. The company currently serves 11 western states with routes to California and Seattle. It provides residential and commercial moves, whether local or long-distance. As a moving specialist, it definitely understands the needs of those looking for movers in Portland, OR. Big Al also offers full-service packing, loading, and storage solutions; it owns a 12,000-square-foot climate-controlled storage and warehouse facility. The Big Al team ensures safe and secure packing of furnishings and boxes to make your transition a pleasant one. This reputable moving company also offers other services, including furniture moving, piano moving, and specialty items moving for your safes, pool tables, spas, and more.
Big Al's Specialty Movers
Moving Services
- Full Service packing, loading, and moving and storage services.
- Move coordination.
- Flexible payment options.
- Free in home estimate.
- Storage.
- Regular routes to California and Seattle.
- Climate controlled office and warehouse space.
- Local and eleven western states moving services.
- Better Business Bureau Accredited Business.
- Oregon Moving and Storage Association membership.
Oregon Moving License
Active
Last Checked: 08/04/22
If you’re moving across state lines, you likely need to hire a moving company with a VALID USDOT license. This licensing information comes from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and applies to a moving company's ability to perform a long distance INTERstate move (for example: from California to Texas). If your move crosses state lines within the same commercial zone, or metropolitan area (for example: DC to Alexandria, VA), it is generally not considered an interstate move and a moving company may not need an "Active" license from FMCSA to perform this type of move. INTRAstate moves (within the same state or city) are regulated by state and local jurisdictions and licensing requirements vary according to locale.Authorized
for Interstate Moves
Last Checked: 09/06/22*Note: this license information has not been manually verified. Please confirm all license information at https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/CompanySnapshot.aspx
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Customer Reviews of Big Al's Specialty Movers
We analyzed and organized the customer reviews of Big Al's Specialty Movers in Portland, OR using our proven 11-point rating system. Our rigorous evaluation process ranks each customer review for Big Al's Specialty Movers based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience. Here is what customers had to say about their moving experience:
1. Quality
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“furniture was so damaged”
“Great experience with the moving service”
“handled my move very efficiently and professionally”
“they were fast and very careful”
2. Punctuality
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“and on time”
“met all scheduled timelines”
“they were on time”
“they were on-time”
3. Affordability
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“had reasonable rates”
“Great value for the money”
“Came in well below the estimate.”
“kind of spendy but worth the value”
4. Communication
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“got zero response to sent pictures”
“Beth was super responsive”
“Tiffany is always prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable”
“very responsive both at the office and with movers”
5. Stick to Prices
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Came in well below the estimate.”
“estimate was spot on”
“Did not charge for anything unnecessary”
“did not honor the waived 4-hour minimum”
6. Speed
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they were fast”
“able to work quickly”
“fast move”
“Fast”
7. Friendliness
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Al and his team were very kind”
“re-assuring and professional”
“Their staff is super helpful and kind”
“were respectful”
8. Will Hire Again
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“would not hire again due to damage and issues”
“Will definitely use them for moves in the future”
“would use them again and already recommended”
“would absolutely use them again in the future”
9. Professionalism
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Awesome and professional unloading the piano”
“handled my move very professionally”
“Max and his crew were excellent and professional”
“they are professional”
10. Conflict Handling
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“no response to the issue, unwilling to rectify”
“unwilling to listen or correct the problem”
“expectation that any issues will be taken care of professionally”
“did not fix the billing issue as expected”
11. Precision & Care
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“furniture and items left behind, not moved”
“Considerate of floors and stairs when moving the piano”
“everything arrived in perfect condition”
“careful and meticulous”
Customer Insights
Cost: $ 787.00 from 5 historical data points
Hourly Minimum: 4 hours from 4 reviews
Local Move Duration: 1.25 hours from 6 reviews
Great Crew Members
| Beth, Al | Responsive booking by Beth and awesome unloading by Al |
| Max | excellent, professional, careful and meticulous |
| Big Al's | crew was polite and made us feel comfortable |
| Al | Al led a successful piano move |
| Chance | lead mover was extremely polite and friendly |
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?
Dependable Rankings You Can Count On!
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- No Paid Placements: Every company earns its spot through merit, not payment.
- Extensive Analysis: Evaluated over 24,000 movers across the country for our rankings.
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