Josh Barr LLC

Serves Portland, OR

35244

Hired 372 times

6 employees

2 years in business

$120-$150/hour

4.9

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Hours

Sun 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mon 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tues 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Wed 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Thurs 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fri 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sat 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Credentials

Background Check

Joshua Barr
Completed on 3/28/2023

Introduction

💸 SAVE 💲 NOW! 💰 LOW PRICE GUARANTEE 🤑 📞 CALL NOW - FREE CUSTOM ONSITE QUOTE ⇓ READ BELOW ⇓ ⭐ TOP PRO ⭐ 5 ⭐ SERVICE ⭐ SEE OUR WORK & REVIEWS BELOW ⭐ We are a TOP PRO with a high 5 STAR ranking. Please see our reviews and job photos below. ⇓⇓⇓ You should hire us if you want to support a small business with transparency and integrity. You should hire our competitors if you don't read their reviews and don't mind being blindsided with hidden fees. We provide Delivery, Moving, and Hauling services. We are experienced, independent, dedicated, prompt, courteous, and professional. We enjoy what we do, and look forward to assisting you with your next big move. I sincerely appreciate your consideration with your next hire. --‐‐--------‐----------------------------------------- Please understand that ThumbTack is a lead generation service, and they charge the professionals you contact a lead fee ranging from $10 to well over $300 depending on the parameters you select for your job and individual marketing preferences selected by the Pro. There is a lot of competition in this space, and I would love to earn your business and your continued trust for opportunities to come. ----------------------------------------------------- For ballpark pricing information you can view each Pros rates by scrolling down in the list of available Pros. Once you select the Pro you would like to work with you can reach out to them for a more detailed quote. Please see their reviews. You can sort to see the lowest reviews first and if they still seem okay, look at the high reviews to compare for quality. LOW PRICE GUARANTEE: We will beat any verified quote with a detailed final price estimate by 10%. Many companies charge per mover and add hidden fees. We have fair and honest up front pricing with no hidden fees. OUR CHARGES: We charge as quoted for labor, equipment, materials, disposal costs, and processing fees as agreed. Residential Labor: A typical 2 hour job will include 2 strong movers @ $120/hr for the team or $60/hr per strong mover. Larger jobs become more efficient when adding additional hands @ $60/hr for each strong mover. It has been said that many hands make light work. This is especially true in reducing fatigue and maintaining efficiency, which in turn promotes safety and quality of work. Many companies charge portal to portal, meaning from the time they leave their depot until they return. We charge as agreed from the time of arrival at the primary location until we complete the job at the final destination. Labor for long distance moves out of the area may be negotiated based on distance and any layover time, as well as dead miles and time to return to the local region. Minimum Labor Charges: Our minimum charge for labor is based on the service type. For moving services we charge a 2 hour minimum 7 days a week. We charge a minimum, to ensure short jobs are worth the while to travel to the job location. Our competitors charge a 3 hour minimum and higher, especially on weekends. They may also charge overtime rates at 1.5 times the quoted price on weekends. Commercial Labor: Rates will be determined by industry and risk. Work environment, job requirements, PPE, and other factors will help identify fair labor rates for commercial jobs and will be negotiated. Equipment: Costs can be high, especially for truck maintenance induced by mileage wear and tear. Our flat rate equipment prices are based on the size of the load and the distance. Short moves may incur a $50 equipment fee when less than 5 miles, $75 up to 10 miles and $100 up to 20 miles. Trips greater than 20 miles will have an adjustment for return miles and will be quoted based on the job details. Included with the equipment fee is the truck, fuel, mileage, blankets for padding, insurance, material handling equipment, and tools for assembly and disassembly. The size of the load can also impact the wear on the equipment and costs may be adjusted by the total volume and weight needed and as agreed. For example, a long move for a large home may incur an equipment fee of around $200, while a short move for a studio apt may incur the minimum fee. Our final equipment costs are usually well below what U-Haul may charge you for a comparable rental. Materials: Materials or packing supplies are often provided by the customer for packing and wrapping. We are able to provide packing materials when packing services are quoted. We provide packing supplies at cost, without markup, when we are hired for packing services. We supply wrap as needed and try to remain environmentally conscious by only using the wrap when necessary. How, do you ask? Please see our 5 star reviews. Disposal Costs: When hired for hauling items away for disposal, the quote may include a minimum charge for disposal costs as well as an estimated flat price based on the total weight of the items being disposed. The minimum charge in Portland for solid waste is around $50 with a couple hundred pounds allowance, and the price goes up by weight. Transaction Fees: To keep our costs low, we ask for cash payments or electronic payments such as Zelle, Venmo, or CashApp. Any transaction fees incurred by us for credit card processing will be assessed a 4% surcharge. The same applies for additional processing services like Venmo Purchase Protection. We accept Venmo as a courtesy, but we do not agree to the terms of the Venmo Purchase Protection program, and therefore we only accept standard Venmo payments. Our service is not complete until you are satisfied, and when final work is complete payment is due without further recourse and must be paid in full as agreed. Payment Methods Accepted: Cash, Zelle, Venmo, CashApp, PayPal. We use Square for credit processing by sending you an electronic invoice, and other options with purchase protection we ask up to a 4% surcharge to cover the costs from the processor. We do not accept debit cards or checks. We really appreciate your diligence and look forward to serving you soon!

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

I aim to keep my pricing fair for the quality and efficiency of our service. We are in a very competitive market and industry. Transportation and lead fees can be very expensive, not to mention the taxes that come with earning the business. When delivering 1 or 2 large items or just a few small items, I try to be as affordable as possible depending on the items and distance. I will do my best to provide a low flat rate when possible for short and quick deliveries. My regular rates for moving will include a minimum charge based on job size for labor and an additional charge for equipment and transportation fees depending on move size and distance. I only charge for actual time worked above the minimum rounded up to the nearest 15 minutes. Each hour billed includes 2 strong and experienced movers. Some customers prefer to provide their own equipment, and that is okay too. Uhaul charges roughly $40 a day for their equipment depending on size and another $1.29 to $1.79 per mile for local rentals. They also only get about 10 miles per gallon or less when fully loaded. A rental will typically cost $120 to $140 for a 30 to 40 mile round trip including rental, mileage and fuel. More can be expected for additional supplies and safe move insurance. For Studio and 1BR moves we can often complete moves with our equipment. We can sometimes complete a smaller 2BR with our equipment as well. For larger moves, I offer the customer an opportunity to provide the equipment, or I will provide the equipment and pass through the costs without markup. To confirm and hold the appointment times, I do ask for a deposit equal to the minimum hourly charge for each project size including the base equipment fee. The balance owing is due upon job completion. My pricing is as follows for minimum deposits: Base Equipment: $100 includes up to 20 miles from point A to B. Add $1 per additional mile. Studio/1BR = 2 hours 2BR = 4 hours 3 BR = 6 hours 4 BR = 8 hours 5 BR = 10 hours These minimums are not intended to be total job hours, but the minimum expected and will often exceed these minimums base on the number of items, distance and obstacles to move between the home and the truck. For packing, a custom quote will be provided when requested and will need to be scheduled for at least 2 days prior to the move date.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

When contacted on Thumbtack I try to reach out to the customer immediately by phone. When multiple Pros are selected, the chances of winning the job decrease when the customer is satisfied with the first Pro to reach out. Thankfully I am often on the winning end, but this does cause the other Pros selected for bid to get stuck with lead fees, and often without a fair opportunity to quote the job. When contacting the customer, I introduce my self and thank them for choosing my team. I then recap the initial request and inquire about specifics of the project not covered in the request. When necessary we discuss different options to meet the needs of the move including schedule, materials, equipment, process, and pricing. When a small budget is a concern I am often able to offer a discount, or in some cases I may offer to beat a verified quote to win the job.

What types of customers have you worked with?

Portland is a diverse and friendly market. I have worked with business and residential customers on small and large projects. I have been blessed to have the most appreciative and thankful customers for the hard work that my team and I provide. While I aim to provide a quality, safe, and efficient service to all of my customers, I really appreciate the ones we leave with a smile. It is reassuring of a job well done! My absolute favorite customers are the ones that call us back again for another project. I have been blessed with many repeat customers and referrals, which is necessary in a competitive market and industry. For customers by location, I try to keep my boundary to the inner Portland Metro Region to keep costs low. Transportation costs are costly and there is additional road tax for motor carriers.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Please research first before inquiring. Thumbtack charges a fee to each Pro you contact, even if you do not hire them. When reaching out to one or more Pros, make sure you are ready to move forward, and not just looking for ballpark quotes as this will cost each Pro as they are immediately charged by Thumbtack with a credit card on file. It is a great idea to review the Pros you are interested in hiring first, and then reach out to them individually until you are confident you have found the right one. You can view each Pros rates by scrolling through the list of available Pros. The first few may not have prices listed above, but they will be listed again as you scroll down.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

Each project is unique, but there are some basic prerequisites for each project. Pros can help you prepare in advance by listening and advising on areas that may have been overlooked. Thumbtack charges a fee to each Pro you contact, even if you do not hire them. When reaching out to one or more Pros, make sure you are ready to move forward, and not just looking for ballpark quotes as this will cost each Pro as they are immediately charged by Thumbtack with a credit card on file. It is a great idea to review the Pros you are interested in hiring first, and then reach out to them individually until you are confident you have found the right one. When booking a delivery from a store or seller location, be sure to include the address for both the pickup and drop off locations. It is good to have a flexible schedule of when the pickup location will be ready that also meets your availability at the drop off location. Please have a list of items that will be moved as well as weights and measurements for oversized items. It is important for the Pro to know if there will be unforseen challenges such as narrow doorways, stairs, or other obstructions that might delay or cause a delivery to fail. It is also good to confirm the items are properly packed or protected for transport. If this is not done in advance, please communicate with your Pro to ensure they will have the supplies available to prepare the items for transportation. For moving projects much of the same applies. When small items are packed in advance it will allow the Pro to efficiently load and keep costs down. It is important to think of box size and total weight of each box. Larger boxes should be reserved for lighter bulky items, while smaller boxes used for smaller heavier items such as books. It is a good idea to keep the average box weight to around 40 pounds or less for safe lifting. If you have a lot of pictures, artwork or other loose items such as rugs, TV's, lamps, etc please remember to declare these items as well as prewrap them if needed. Pros will carry blankets and can make sure items are protected from rubbing against each other when loaded. If you need your items packed for you, please notify your Pro so a quote can be prepared for you. Often times you can find packing help for significantly less than the moving Pros that specialize in the heavy lifting and transportation. If you need items hauled away, consider if you can sell the items or offer them for free pickup on social media first. If ther is no interest on social media, consider donating items in good condition. We can haul items away for you as well. This will usually be offered as a separate quote with consideration of the item type, condition, and final destination. There are disposal fees to consider as well based on the nearest transfer station rates.