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The 4 best moving companies in Philadelphia, PA

Ranked on public signals: website quality, contactability, and service fit. Updated October 2026. No paid placements, and no customer reviews are collected or shown; every business was found in public listings or added by its owner, and all are scored the same way.

4 firms ranked Updated October 2026
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Top pick

BR Moving

55 /100 web presence score

In their words
BR Moving goes beyond long-distance moves. We offer a full range of premium-quality services right here in Philadelphia.“This is the best moving company I’ve ever used. They kept me updated and delivered on time.

(215) 620-5796
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Philadelphia is Pennsylvania's largest city, a dense rowhouse market where roofers and plumbers are booked solid year-round. Local and long-distance movers handle residential, commercial, and piano or safe moves, packing services and storage typically available.

We indexed 4 moving companies serving Philadelphia and surrounding neighborhoods, including Center City, Northern Liberties, Fishtown, South Philly, University City, West Philly. Each firm is scored on a consistent set of data signals: website health, HTTPS security, mobile-friendliness, online contactability, and alignment with the moving companies niche. The ranking is fixed by data, not by who pays the most to appear at the top.

Of the 4 moving companies listed for Philadelphia, 4 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 2 publish a phone number and 4 have their business name confirmed on their own website.

If you live in Philadelphia, PA and need a moving company, this page is a starting point, not an endorsement. Call two or three from the list, get written estimates, and compare. The numbers next to each business are a filter, not a decision.

How we rank moving companies in Philadelphia

Each business is scored on signals we can verify from public data: a live, secure (HTTPS) website, mobile-friendliness, a published phone number and website, and fit with the moving companies category. We do not collect or display customer reviews, and we do not accept payment for placement. Businesses can claim their listing to correct contact details, but the rank is fixed by the data. Owners can claim a listing for a Verified badge and a direct link; sponsors appear only in labeled blocks outside the numbered list. Neither changes rank. Sponsor this page.

Local conditions

Hiring moving companies in Philadelphia: what the local data says

  • 48% of occupied homes in Philadelphia are rented and the median rent is $1,500 a month. Renters booking a move or a move-out clean should check what the lease requires and get the quote in writing.
  • Philadelphia gets about 49 inches of precipitation a year and about 20 inches of snow, and July is typically the wettest month. Ask a mover how they protect floors, doorways and boxes in rain; the wettest month is when it matters.
  • Philadelphia averages about 20 inches of snow a year. Snow slows loading and blocks curb access, so a winter move needs a weather clause in the written quote.

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year estimates for Philadelphia, PA, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

This market

Moving Companies around Philadelphia

Nearby directories for the same trade: Camden (10 ranked), Gloucester City (6 ranked), Cherry Hill (11 ranked).

Common questions

Moving Companies in Philadelphia: quick answers

How are the moving companies in Philadelphia ranked?

Each listing is scored on public signals we can check ourselves: whether the website is live and secure (HTTPS), whether it works on a phone, whether a phone number and website are published, and how closely the business matches the moving companies category. We do not collect customer reviews, so no star ratings or review counts appear here, and no business pays for placement.

How do I pick the best moving company in Philadelphia?

Use this list to shortlist two or three moving companies, then read their Google reviews yourself, confirm license and insurance, and get written estimates before committing. The score here is a filter, not a verdict.

How do I verify a moving company's license in Pennsylvania?

Licensing in Pennsylvania runs through the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act registry. Before hiring anyone in Philadelphia, ask for their PA HIC registration number (it starts with PA) and verify it in the Attorney General's public contractor registry before work begins. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.

Which moving companies serve Philadelphia?

This page lists BR Moving, American National Movers, LugMyStuff and QQ Moving, in ranked order. 2 of the 4 publish a phone number, so you can call those directly; the rest are easiest to reach through their websites.

What to look for when hiring a moving company in Philadelphia

  • Ask for the PUC household goods certificate (a number starting with A). In Pennsylvania, moving companies need it from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Verify it at the official Pennsylvania license lookup before signing. If the final bill runs more than 10 percent over the written estimate, you do not have to pay the full amount on moving day to get your belongings; you have 15 days after delivery to pay the balance.
  • Written estimates. Any moving company who won't put the scope in writing is a red flag.
  • Review quality, not just volume. Read the 3-star reviews, they're usually the most honest.
  • Local references. A moving company who's done work in Center City or Northern Liberties will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.

Popular moving companies neighborhoods in Philadelphia

The moving companies on this page serve all of Philadelphia and surrounding areas, including Center City, Northern Liberties, Fishtown, South Philly, University City, West Philly. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.

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