Updater

By Sara Sugar

Published Jun 27, 2018

Updated Mar 21, 2024

Moving soon? Get organized with our free moving checklist.

Name

Email(Required)

Your moving date

MM slash DD slash YYYY

By clicking submit, you consent to receive marketing communications from Updater and acknowledge that your information is 100% protected by, and subject to, our Privacy Policy.

Submit

Reserving moving companies in Philadelphia isn’t always an easy task.

But don’t fear! We are here to help you find the best Philly moving company for your move. In this post, we reveal the best moving companies in Philadelphia and exactly why they made the cut.

Want to know how we decide which moving companies in Philadelphia are the best? Great question! The below Philly moving companies have been hand selected and passed rigorous requirements. Designated as Updater Certified Moving Companies, these moving companies are the most reliable and trustworthy in the Philadelphia area.

But don’t take our word for it. Reserve one today and see for yourself.

Dolly

Have moving or delivery needs? Don’t waste your time or money—use Dolly.

Dolly was created to re-imagine the big and bulky item delivery experience by putting the customer in control. They optimize for convenience and safety at an affordable price. After delivering more than one million items, they are the leading on-demand delivery service trusted by retailers like Lowe’s, Costco, Crate & Barrel, Big Lots!, and many more.

My Dolly Helpers were prompt, professional, and quick with their delivery. They were careful with my new couch and made sure it was kept perfect. I had my new couch home in less than an hour!

— Deja

Services offered:

• Local Moving
• Small Moves
• Store Delivery
• Labor only
• Donation runs
• Used Item Delivery
• Storage Moves
• Small Business Moves
• Junk Removal

Gentle Giant Moving Company

Gentle Giant Moving Company hands down made our list of the best moving companies in Philadelphia. With a crew of over 200 competent movers, Gentle Giant has been in the moving business since 1980 and services more than 10,000 customers yearly.

Based out of Philadelphia, PA, Gentle Giant Moving Company services areas throughout Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia area.

The crew not only arrived early but they also completed the entire move well ahead of schedule and certainly under budget. They were courteous, professional and attentive to all of our requests.

— Tom

Services offered:

• Local Moving
• Long Distance Moving
• Packing/Unpacking Services
• Boxes and/or Packing Materials
• Storage (Short-Term)
• Storage (Long-Term)
• Piano Moving
• Office Moving
• Small Moves

L & J Transportation Companies

A family-owned and operated company, L & J made our list of top moving companies in the Philadelphia area because of their nearly 30 years of experience, their agent status with North American Vanlines, and their dedication to the community through charities such as Move For Hunger.

Based out of Pottstown, PA, L & J Transportation Companies services areas throughout Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia area.

From the beginning to the end, everything was perfect. Everyone was wonderful to deal with.

— Bernadette R.

Services offered:

• Local Moving
• Long Distance Moving
• Storage (Short-Term)
• Storage (Long-Term)
• Office Moving
• Small Moves

New Horizon Movers

In business for over a decade, New Horizon Movers made our list because of their exceptionally-trained crew, their 5,000+ moves completed, and their full-range of moving services, including self-storage.

Based out of Souderton, PA, New Horizon Movers services Philadelphia County, Bucks County, Montgomery County, and beyond.

The movers were kind, professional and fast! Everything was carefully wrapped and they were truly a pleasure to work with. I would recommend them to everyone!

— Mandy B.

Services offered:

• Local Moving

• Long Distance Moving
• Packing/Unpacking Services
• Boxes and/or Packing Materials
• Storage (Short-Term)
• Storage (Long-Term)
• Crating
• Piano Moving
• Antique Moving
• Furniture Disassembly/Assembly
• Office Moving
• Small Moves

Olympia Moving and Storage

Olympia Moving and Storage has been an industry leader in the moving companies space for over two decades. They’re one of our favorite moving companies in Philadelphia due to their 95% client satisfaction rate and their two-time win of Wheaton’s World Wide Mover of the Year award.

Based out of Folcroft, PA, Olympia Moving and Storage services areas throughout the Mid-Atlantic and communities in the Philadelphia area.

Overall, I had a wonderful experience with Olympia/Wheaton. My movers were professional, reliable, courteous and timely. Thank you for making my move so easy!

— Jerry P.

Services offered:

• Local Moving
• Long Distance Moving
• Packing/Unpacking Services
• Boxes and/or Packing Materials
• Storage (Short-Term)
• Storage (Long-Term)
• Crating
• Piano Moving
• Antique Moving
• Fine Art Moving
• Furniture Disassembly/Assembly
• Auto/Vehicle Transportation
• Safe/Vault Moving
• International Moving
• Office Moving

Wodie Moving & Storage

Wodie Moving & Storage provides executive style service for families. Their moving company specializes in residential moving, commercial relocation, and expert packing services. They are also one of the moving companies in Philadelphia that provides short-term and long-term storage.

They’re one of our favorite moving companies in Philadelphia due to their Better Business Bureau Accreditation, their 26 years of experience in the moving industry and their exceptional customer testimonials. Check out the one below!

Based out of Andalusia, PA, Wodie Moving & Storage services areas throughout Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia area.

The guys were great, friendly, and flexible when some of the bigger stuff unexpectedly required a little more work to move than we initially planned.

— Kay J.

Services offered:

• Local Moving
• Long Distance Moving
• Packing/Unpacking Services
• Boxes and/or Packing Materials
• Storage (Short-Term)
• Storage (Long-Term)
• Piano Moving
• Furniture Disassembly/Assembly
• Safe/Vault Moving
• International Moving
• Office Moving
• Small Moves

Still need help choosing a Philadelphia moving company? Check out our video on how to choose the best moving company for you.

For additional advice on packing and moving, check out a few of our fan favorites:

Moving Company Scams: How to Detect & Prevent Disaster

Which U.S. Cities Require a Moving Permit

The Most Epic Moving Checklist in the History of Moving

Ultimate Glossary of Moving Terms

Sara Sugar

Sara is the former Content Marketing Manager at Updater. When not creating, editing, or tracking content, you’ll find her making chocolate, eating tacos, or planning her next excursion. She’s moved so many times in New York City that she’s lost count, seriously.