MOVING SERVICES

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Frog & Toad specializes in downsizing moves and moves which require extra care, in and around the Portland area. With our kind and professional team of “Frogs”, we help you settle into your new pad.

USDOT# 4279189, ODOT#043032

Some things we can help with:

  • Sorting and pack preparation

  • Professional packing

  • In-Home moves

  • Donation delivery

  • Unpacking and settling in

  • Unpack organization

  • Office and Business moves

  • Packing and Unpacking help

    Our team can show up before your move date and assist with boxing and padding all of your items to keep them safe. We can also help you unpack and get organized so you can relax and settle in.

  • Wrapping and Padding

    All of your furniture and anything fragile gets wrapped in clean pads to keep it safe in transit. As much as possible, we use reusable bands instead of stretch wrap to minimize waste. We can even wrap oddly shaped and delicate items!

  • Downsizing/junk hauling

    There are often a lot of things that won’t fit with your new space which get left behind or become clutter once you move - Let our team of junk experts help you sort items that you aren’t sure about and offer tips about how to get organized. We can help old items find new homes, easing the pain of letting go!

  • Business Moves

    We move businesses too! Our team is big enough to ensure you won’t get stuck with downtime from a slow move, and we appreciate how much careful planning makes all the difference. Let us work with your company or organization to get you settled in a new space.

  • Pianos and More

    Extra large and heavy items are no problem, and it’s our pleasure to take extra care to make sure you art or instruments arrive safely. Many of our crew are musicians and crafty people, and we like being a part of your world in this way.

FAQs for moves

  • Please fill out an Estimate Form or call us at 503-468-6169 to get the ball rolling. We often need to come see your items in person to make sure we give an accurate estimate, though for smaller moves a video walkthrough can suffice. Our prices vary depending on the time of day and day of the week (as mandated by ODOT) so knowing your preferred move date is important for the estimate. Don’t be aftraid to reach out for a last-minute booking - we keep extra spots open around the end of each month to accomodate these needs.

  • We are fully certified as Household Goods Movers in the state of Oregon; a highly regulated title with numerous prerequisites. We hold policies with higher limits than what is required for commercial auto, general liability, worker’s compensation, and cargo insurance.

  • Yes! Unless you request otherwise, our standard rates are for an appropriately-sized crew and a truck. We do offer labor-only moves which are less expensive, but you are responsible for booking (and driving) a rental truck. There are also limitations on what is covered by insurance for labor-only moves.

  • YES; if the piece of furniture is:

    • Made out of pressboard.

    • Up or down any stairs

    • If the contents are anything other than clothing or linens

    No;

    • If it is solid wood and on your home’s main floor

    • Only contains clothing and linens

  • We love if you do! It is considered customary to tip 10-20% for service workers of all types.

  • Yes! Your business involves specialized logistics and the need for precision in planning which we have a strong track record in providing. Working with local governments and nonprofits gives us an edge in records-keeping practices and training. We can also help you meet goals for diversion and recycling during and after your move.

  • That is literally our “main thing” and the reason we started this business! The leftover items you have that don’t fit or have a purpose in your new space are just sparkling for their next destination, and we want to take them there. Oftentimes, knowing what will become of our trash can make it easier to let go (we think so anyways) because you’re not really letting go - those things will forever be a part of your world. We have a goal to expand the way we talk about stuff alongside this other more tangible work. Talk to us about downsizing!

  • No, but it’s a really good idea if you can swing it because last-minute packing is a lot more expensive. Instead, ask for packing help ahead of time and we’ll send a smaller crew to get it done efficiently. We can also drop off boxes and packing supplies to get you started, and troubleshoot for difficult to pack items.
    On the day of the move, we’ll need to repack any boxes that aren’t packed evenly or padded adequately so that nothing gets damaged. Ask us for help ahead of time if you’re struggling at all.

  • Here’s a few!

    • Try making a list ahead of time with even a couple of milestones for packing, such as getting boxes dropped off, packing off-season clothes, or starting a purge-pile  

    • Regarding that purge-pile - remember that a lot of what you have fits really well within your current space, and might fit differently somewhere else. Don’t be afraid to let go of some things you’ve already enjoyed - it will certainly simplify your move.

    • Try to use boxes that stack well together - old Amazon boxes should be a last resort since they are thinner than other boxes and very oddly shaped. Liquor stores and grocery stores give away boxes of uniform size that can help you make a dent, and Frog & Toad or U-Haul can sell you the rest of what you need. Each box needs to be full, but not so heavy that it’s unwieldy. Fill empty space with light padding like linens or crumpled newspaper. And don’t forget to tape the bottom of the box!

    • Pretend you’re packing for a vacation - fill a luggage with you most-needed items and clothes, as well as medication, chargers, etc and plan to live out of that on move day.

    • See if a friend or family member can help make a meal or two for your move day. Kitchen stuff will be packed up, and it’s very common to get hungry and strung out. We always bring a lot of snacks to be safe!

    • We hope you find these helpful, and look forward to working with you