Philadelphia Movers for Rowhomes, High-Rises & the Main Line
Philly Mover is LiteMovers’ Philadelphia moving team. We are family-owned, licensed and insured, and we have moved the region since 2007.
- Family-owned since 2007
- PUC A-8916211
- USDOT 2173383 · MC-888055
- BBB A+ rating
- 2024 Readers’ Choice Best of Main Line
Movers who know how Philadelphia is built
Moving in Philly is not like moving in a new suburb. Streets are narrow. Stairs twist. Buildings ask for paperwork before they let a crew in.
Our crews work these streets every week. We plan around one-way blocks, trolley tracks and bike lanes. We pad banisters in trinity houses and measure tight turns before move day. In high-rises, we send your building the insurance certificate and book the freight elevator with you.
Then we do the part people remember. We show up on time. We wrap furniture in pads. We put each box in the right room. And we treat your home like our own, because LiteMovers is a family business, not a call center.
- Local moves across all Philadelphia neighborhoods
- Apartment, condo and high-rise moves with COIs handled
- Long-distance moves on our own LiteMovers trucks
- Senior moves, downsizing and estate cleanouts
- Full or partial packing and secure vault storage
Philadelphia moving services
Pick the service that fits your move. Most customers mix two or three, like packing plus a local move, or a move plus a few weeks of storage.
Local moving
Rowhomes, twins, walk-ups and single homes anywhere in the city. We handle parking plans and tight stairs.
Local moving →Apartment & high-rise moves
Center City towers, University City buildings and new River Wards condos. COIs and elevator bookings are part of the plan.
Apartment moves →Long-distance moves
Moves from Philadelphia to Boston, D.C., the Carolinas, Florida and beyond, with one crew start to finish.
Long-distance →Senior moves
Patient help with sorting, packing and setting up a new apartment or senior living community.
Senior moves →Packing & vault storage
Pro packing with good materials, plus clean indoor vault storage for gaps between homes.
Packing & storage →Neighborhood guide
See how we plan moves in Center City, South Philly, Fishtown, Manayunk, Chestnut Hill and more.
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How a LiteMovers move works
- Free estimate. Walk us through your home by phone, video or in person. You get a clear written estimate.
- Move plan. We note stairs, elevators, parking and special items. We tell you what your building or block needs.
- Packing day (optional). Our packers wrap and label everything, or just the fragile items.
- Move day. The crew pads furniture, protects floors and doorways, and loads the truck with care.
- Delivery and setup. We place furniture where you want it and reassemble beds and tables.
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Why Philadelphia families choose LiteMovers
Licensed and easy to verify
PUC A-8916211 for Pennsylvania moves. USDOT 2173383 and MC-888055 for interstate moves. Our numbers are printed on every truck.
Our own trucks and crews
LiteMovers runs its own fleet out of King of Prussia. The people in your estimate are the people on your job.
Local since 2007
We are a family-owned company. We earned a BBB A+ rating and 2024 Readers’ Choice Best of Main Line honors.
Moving in or out of the suburbs too? LiteMovers also serves the Main Line, Montgomery County, Chester County and Bucks County.
Philadelphia moving FAQs
How far ahead should I book movers in Philadelphia?
Book four to six weeks ahead if you can, and eight weeks for a move between late May and early September. Month-end dates and weekends fill first. Shorter notice is often possible, so call even if your date is close. Booking early also leaves time for a street parking permit or a building elevator reservation.
Is LiteMovers licensed to move households in Pennsylvania?
Yes. LiteMovers holds Pennsylvania PUC authority A-8916211 for moves inside the state. For moves across state lines, the company operates under USDOT 2173383 and MC-888055 with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. You can look up both numbers on the PUC and FMCSA websites before you book.
Does LiteMovers give free moving estimates in Philadelphia?
Yes. Estimates are free and come in writing. You can choose a phone, video or in-home walkthrough. The estimate lists the crew size, truck, services and any stairs, elevators or long carries we expect. Tell us about special items, like a piano or safe, so nothing is left out.
What areas does Philly Mover by LiteMovers serve?
We move homes and apartments in every Philadelphia neighborhood, from Center City and South Philly to the River Wards, the Northwest and the Northeast. We also serve the Main Line and all of Montgomery, Delaware, Chester and Bucks counties. Long-distance trips run up and down the East Coast and across the country.
Get your free Philadelphia moving estimate
Tell us about your move. A real person at LiteMovers will follow up with a clear, written estimate.