John PerryMoving in Philly is just plain tough. Between the tiny streets, all those stairs, and trying to get your stuff from one place to another, it can feel almost impossible.
I’ve had my fair share of moving disasters—my last move almost took out my coffee table (and my sanity). Dealing with movers who are late or careless made things even worse.
After a few rough moves, I decided enough was enough. I started asking friends for recommendations and read every review I could find. I even interviewed people who’d used the top companies recommended to me.
With all of that, I put together this list of the best movers in Philadelphia. If you want to avoid moving day headaches, you’ll want to give these options a look before you get started.
How much do movers charge in Philadelphia?
Movers in Philadelphia typically charge $90–$180 per hour for two movers and a truck. Total moving costs often range from $400 to $2,000, depending on distance and home size.
1. Broad Street Movers
Address: 1201 N 3rd St #284, 19122
Contact Details: +1 215-275-1924
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Saturday to Sunday – Closed
Broad Street Movers focuses on city moves, like apartments and row homes, and they’re pros at navigating narrow stairways and older, quirky buildings.
You can see that in how they operate. Their moving techniques are intentional: careful furniture wrapping, strategic loading for narrow spaces, and a real effort to avoid scuffs in older buildings.
They offer a good range of services too, from full-service moves to packing and labor-only help, such as loading a POD or U-Haul.
From what I’ve heard, their crews are not just strong but well-trained and easy to work with. People often mention that they are calm and organized. With over 20,000 moves under their belt, they have a ton of experience.
But just a heads-up: Broad Street Movers isn’t the cheapest choice in Philly. If you’re watching your budget closely, that’s worth considering.
They accommodated me ASAP totally appreciate it
“QUICK service! Helpful, good personalities! Thanks so much three floors both places. Ordered the movers kinda last minute cause my OG plans fell through. They accommodated me ASap totally appreciate it!! They arrived on time and ready ! Recommend 100%!”
– Louis R, Google Review
Never complained when relocating furniture from one floor to another
“I had 2 fantastic teams move me yesterday. They were all very courteous and hard working. Each of them was so willing to help me and never complained when relocating furniture from one floor to another, when I changed my mind. I would highly recommend this moving company, so much so, that this was the second I have used them”
– Irene Kasiewski, Google Review
2. EverSafe Moving Co
Address: 8701 Torresdale Ave, 19136
Contact Details: +1 215-826-3181
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday – 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Saturday to Sunday – Closed
EverSafe Moving Co. is a team of friendly, experienced movers who can handle both local and longer moves. They work with apartments, houses, offices, and even tricky Philly spots like brownstones and high-rise buildings.
But they don’t do cross-country moves, so if you’re heading really far, like California, you’ll need to find another company.
What they do really well, though, is handling fragile or heavy items. Pianos, antiques, and delicate pieces are part of their routine, not something they treat as unusual. Their packing services are just as flexible.
You can have them pack everything, just the fragile items, or even hire them for packing alone if that’s all you need. If there’s a gap between homes, they also offer secure, climate-controlled storage, with both short-term and long-term options available.
Another thing customers consistently praise is their “Price Lock Guarantee.” Your bill won’t suddenly jump—it won’t go more than 10% over the estimate, and many people even end up paying less than the first quote, which is impressive.
They handled a difficult and tricky task of transporting a heavy china cabinet
“I was very impressed with how EverSafe handled my move. Jay and Mike in the office were very professional, helpful and informative with estimating and coordination, and the moving crew of Drew, Fred and Joe was the best I’ve ever dealt with. They were punctual, extremely efficient, wrapped and handled all items with care, and acted in a pleasant, polite and professional manner. They handled a difficult and tricky task of transporting a heavy china cabinet up a narrow stairway with a switchback to the second floor with no issues. These guys know what they’re doing!!! I’d highly recommend them and will not hesitate to call next time I need a moving company.”
– Cates Reviews, Google Review
They truly went above and beyond to make our move smooth and stress-free
“This is our 9th move and we had an excellent experience with EverSafe Moving Company. From start to finish, the entire team was professional, friendly, and efficient. The best we’ve ever had! Also, the booking process was simple and transparent — no hidden fees or last-minute surprises. On moving day, the crew handled our belongings with great care, and worked quickly without cutting corners. They wrapped all our furniture securely and made sure everything arrived at our new home in perfect condition. What impressed us the most was their positive attitude — even when faced with tight staircases and heavy furniture, they stayed upbeat and solution-oriented. I would absolutely recommend EverSafe Moving Co to anyone looking for reliable, trustworthy movers. They truly went above and beyond to make our move smooth and stress-free!”
– Kristine von Heimburg, Google Review
3. Georges Moving Cleaning Company
Address: 4130 Ridge Ave, 19129
Contact Details: +1 609-851-6094
Operating Hours:
- Open 24 hours daily
Georges Moving Cleaning Company really lives up to being a “one-stop shop.” They’ll help with packing, assembly, junk removal, thorough move-out cleaning, and even offer storage or local deliveries within 25 miles.
It’s such a relief not having to deal with a bunch of different vendors for one move. That kind of convenience is something I—and a lot of other customers—really appreciate.
The crew gets consistent praise from their past clients for being patient and careful, especially with bulky or awkward furniture. Many people mention how they double-check doorways and ask about building quirks before moving day.
Plus, they have you fill out an inventory sheet and do a quick video walkthrough ahead of time. That step makes the entire move go much more smoothly.
On the flip side, because they offer full-service moves and cleaning, their schedule tends to fill up quickly. If you’re thinking about using Georges, it’s a good idea to book early to get the date you want.
They treated my furniture and boxes like it was their
“I had such a great experience with George Moving Company from start to finish. Moving can be stressful, especially when you’re balancing work and family, but they made the entire process feel smooth and organized. The team showed up on time, handled everything with care, and worked efficiently without rushing or being careless. They treated my furniture and boxes like it was their own no damage, no complaints, just professionalism the whole time. What really stood out was their attitude. They were respectful, patient, and kept communication clear throughout the move, which gave me a lot of peace of mind. If you’re looking for a reliable, hardworking moving company that actually shows up and does what they promise, I highly recommend George Moving Company. I would absolutely use them again.”
– Tiffany Cintron, Google Review
Helped me with my move from my apartment to a three-story home
“George and his team helped me with my move from my apartment to a three-story home back in November. I was definitely dreading the day, but it went by so seamlessly! It started with a video call walkthrough of my place. The day before my move, George himself came out to check the situation. I’m very thankful that I had their help, as on the day of, the the team was friendly and efficient. By the time they finished moving all of my items, I was shocked by how quickly it went. Would definitely recommend their services.”
– Alison H, Google Review
4. Pineapple Movers
Address: 1901 S 9th St Unit b01a, 19148
Contact Details: +1 215-882-0043
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Saturday to Sunday – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Pineapple Movers is all about making your move as stress-free as possible. To help with that, they give customers detailed preparation tips and checklists—covering pre-move tasks, packing guidance, communication reminders, and unpacking suggestions.
With these resources, both you and the crew know exactly what to expect, avoiding surprises on moving day. They’re not limited to just one type of move, either—they handle apartments, houses, and offices.
From what I’ve heard, customers especially appreciate that Pineapple Movers can also pitch in with packing, assembling furniture, or handling fragile items if needed.
Because Pineapple Movers is a smaller company with only a couple of trucks and a tight-knit team, you’re likely to get more personal service. For many people, that’s a big advantage—you don’t end up feeling like just another number.
The trade-off is that their size means they might not be the best choice for very large or complicated long-distance moves.
They were able to park a huge moving truck on our tiny South Philly street
“Pineapple movers are the absolute best!!! They were so efficient, kind, and extremely careful with all of our belongings. They were able to park a huge moving truck on our tiny south philly street without a problem and were able to carry and move everything in just 4.5 hours (including a 30 minute drive to our new house)! Not to mention the pricing was very reasonable compared to many other movers I got quotes from. Absolutely would recommend them to anyone! 10/10!”
– Elise Medina, Google Review
Showed up right on time and finished the job in the amount of time i was quoted
“Pineapple movers were recommended to me by 2 different friends. I highly recommend their services to anyone moving! They did a great job and were super professional, communicative, friendly, efficient and easy going. They showed up right on time and finished the job in the amount of time i was quoted. Definitely made a super stressful day/time as smooth as possible.”
– Courtney Robertson, Google Review
5. Philadelphia Movers LLC
Address: 600 Red Lion Rd l5, 19115
Contact Details: +1 267-389-0506
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday – 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Saturday to Sunday – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Philadelphia Movers LLC has been serving the Philly area for nearly ten years, giving them plenty of experience navigating row homes, tight staircases, and other tricky logistics.
They offer a lot more than just basic moving. You can count on them for local, residential, apartment, and commercial moves, plus storage solutions, packing help, and even moving specialty items like fragile furniture!
The team uses organized loading and unloading techniques. They’ll take apart your furniture if needed, wrap everything up with plenty of padding, and make sure it’s loaded and unloaded carefully.
But it’s worth noting that the company primarily handles local and nearby moves. For long-distance or out-of-state relocations, you may need to consider a different provider.
They exceeded my expectations on all fronts
“I recently moved back to the US from Australia, and all of my contents were in storage in PA and I needed to get it all to my new home in NJ. The team from Philadelphia Movers (see photo) was superb. They exceeded my expectations on all fronts: attention to detail, quality of the care for my stuff, total price, and balancing a fast delivery with careful attention and care for my things. I have several extremely large pieces, and they took it as a challenge that I wanted a large hutch taken up several flights of stairs with small landings to navigate. They got the job done. They were also very personable and nice. I recall them telling me that they were “Team Easy” and took great pride in how they performed at their job. It was a terrific experience as a client. A++”
– Patrick Garrett, Google Review
The team was friendly, despite working for almost 4 hours straight
“100% would recommend Philadelphia Movers and specifically the Djava team. My move today went smoothly because the team arrived on time, set clear expectations about the length and price of the move at the start, treated our items with care, and moved quickly. On top of everything, the team was friendly, even telling jokes here and there, despite working for almost 4 hours straight and going up 2-3 flights of stairs at each house. Could not have asked for a better experience.”
– Allison Naganuma, Google Review
