CarePhilly Movers LLC provides professional movers in Philadelphia for residential moving and commercial moving services, starting at $150 per hour for a two-person crew and a truck. Whether you are moving a studio apartment or a large family house, our licensed team handles the heavy lifting, loading, and transportation within Pennsylvania. To get a non-binding estimate, send photos or a video of your belongings through the quote form on our home page.
Key takeaways:
- Local moving rates start at $150/hr for two movers and a truck, with a 3-hour minimum requirement.
- We are a licensed Pennsylvania PUC household goods carrier (Utility Code 8928034).
- Rowhouses, trinity-house stairs and city parking permits all affect a Philadelphia move.
- Estimates are non-binding; the bill is the actual time worked, from the moment our truck leaves our Northeast Philadelphia terminal.
Our Local Moving Services in Philly
Our local moving services include furniture disassembly at your old home and furniture assembly at your new residence. We handle residential moving for houses and apartments of all sizes, and we are equipped to handle small moves or last-minute moves depending on our current crew availability. While we provide the labor and the truck (USDOT 4479673), please note that we do not move hazardous materials, explosives, or high-value items like jewelry and cash, which should remain with the customer. We focus exclusively on intrastate moves within the borders of Pennsylvania.
How Much Movers Cost in Philadelphia: Hourly Rates
The cost for movers in Philadelphia is billed at an hourly rate based on the size of the crew you require for your project. We maintain a 3-hour minimum for all jobs. The billing clock begins when our truck leaves our Northeast Philadelphia terminal and stops immediately once the unloading process is finished at your destination. There is no separate mileage charge, though driving time between the pickup and drop-off addresses is part of the billable time. The return trip to our terminal is always on us.
| Crew Size | Hourly Rate (Truck Included) |
|---|---|
| 2 Movers + Truck | $150/hour |
| 3 Movers + Truck | $200/hour |
| 4 Movers + Truck | $250/hour |
Navigating Philadelphia: Rowhouses, Trinity Stairs, and Parking
Rowhouses are the most common type of home in Philadelphia, and stairs and floors affect the time of any house move. Trinity houses stack three or four floors of about one room each, joined by small winding stairways, which makes moving furniture between floors hard; show these stairs in the photos or video you send for the estimate. The Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) is the busiest road in Pennsylvania, about 163,000 vehicles a day in Philadelphia County, and is known for chronic congestion; driving time between addresses is part of the billed time. A moving truck parked on a city street needs a Temporary No Parking permit from the city: $25 per 40 feet of curb per day ($50 in Center City and University City), requested at least four business days before the move; 40 feet is about two parking spaces.
Why Philadelphia Trusts CarePhilly Movers
CarePhilly Movers is licensed by the Pennsylvania PUC as a household goods carrier, Utility Code 8928034. As part of our service, basic released-value protection is $0.60 per pound per article, and it is not full replacement value. Two customers wrote on Google. Connie Potens: “Alex and Nick were great very prompt, timely, efficient, and did I mention fast. This was literally the most seamless move I’ve had this far.” Similarly, Njambi Karobia noted, “Awesome guys! They were on time and moved everything super fast and safe.”
Moving Process and Estimating Your Move
The total time required for your move depends on the volume of items, the number of floors, and the distance between locations. For a typical apartment, a studio usually takes 3–4 hours, while a one-bedroom may take 4–6 hours. A larger house move generally requires 8–12 or more hours. To secure your moving date and time, a non-refundable $150 deposit is required, which is applied toward your final bill. If your plans change, you can reschedule once without losing this deposit, provided you give at least 72 hours’ notice. We accept various payment methods upon completion, including cash, Zelle, and major credit cards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How much do movers cost in Philadelphia?
At CarePhilly Movers, the hourly rate depends on crew size: two men and a truck are $150/hr, three men are $200/hr, and four men are $250/hr. There is a 3-hour minimum for all moves. Estimates are non-binding, meaning you pay for the actual time worked from the moment the truck leaves our Northeast Philly terminal until the job is finished.
- Do I need a parking permit for a moving truck in Philly?
Yes, if the truck needs to park on a city street, you should obtain a Temporary No Parking permit. The cost is $25 per 40 feet of curb per day, or $50 in Center City and University City. Request the permit from the city at least four business days before the move.
- Can you move furniture through narrow trinity house stairs?
Trinity houses have small winding stairways between floors, which makes moving furniture between floors hard. During the estimate process (via photos or video), please show us these stairs so we can evaluate the fit. As Maya Hanson wrote on Google, when a couch did not fit down a flight of stairs, the crew warned her about potential damage and moved it to a different location.
- Are you a licensed moving company?
CarePhilly Movers is licensed by the Pennsylvania PUC as a household goods carrier, Utility Code 8928034. Additionally, USDOT 4479673 is registered for moves within Pennsylvania only. Every move we conduct includes basic released-value protection of $0.60 per pound per article, and it is not full replacement value. Cargo (Form H) and liability (Form E) insurance filings are on record with the PA PUC.
- What payment methods do you accept?
We accept a variety of payment methods including cash, Zelle, Cash App, Venmo, and certified funds. We also accept credit and debit cards, though a processing fee may apply to those transactions. A $150 deposit is required to hold your moving date, and the remaining balance is due immediately upon the completion of the move.
- What is the policy for rescheduling or cancellation?
We require a $150 non-refundable deposit to book your move. You are permitted to reschedule your move one time without losing that deposit, provided you notify us at least 72 hours in advance. Cancelling less than 72 hours before the move may add a cancellation fee.
Ready to start your move? To get a non-binding estimate, use the quote form on our home page and send photos or a video of the items you need moved.