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How Pittsburgh Moves.
The Moving Company Pittsburgh PA Neighbors Call First
WeMove Pittsburgh is the family-owned moving company in Pittsburgh, PA that households call when a truck needs to be loaded right the first time. Terry started this moving business with one truck and a couple of good friends, and he still answers the phone most days. What follows is everything you would normally have to call three moving companies to find out, including what we charge, how the city moving permit works, and what happens if we break something.
What Does a Local Move in Pittsburgh Actually Charge Out At?
Most moving companies in this city will not put a number on a page. Here is ours. Local moving in Pittsburgh, PA is billed by the hour, and the clock starts when the moving crew arrives and stops when the last piece of furniture is in place and the rate depends on how many professional movers the job takes.
Long-distance moving does not run on the clock at all. Those are priced on the weight of your shipment and the mileage, and you get one figure in writing before you book. Add-on moving services such as packing and storage are quoted separately and appear on their own line, so you can see what each service adds. Whichever way your job is quoted, the number you agree to is the number you pay. Nothing gets added on the day.
What pushes the price up or down
Stairs and carry distance matter more here than in most cities. A third-floor walk-up in Lawrenceville with no curb space runs longer than a ground-floor unit with a driveway, and on an hourly rate that lands in your total. Volume is the second factor, and it is the one people underestimate, since a full basement can add two hours on its own. After that, it is timing, because end-of-month dates and the late summer university turnover fill the moving calendar first, then specialty pieces such as pianos, safes, and oversized furniture, then how much packing you want us to handle.
Run the instant pricing tool for a firm moving estimate on your own job in about two minutes, or call 412-838-4495 and a real Pittsburgher will walk you through the estimate line by line.
Pittsburgh Movers Who Know the Hills, the Steps and the One Way Streets
Anyone can rent a moving truck. Moving in Pittsburgh takes local knowledge. Our Pittsburgh movers work narrow streets in Lawrenceville, third-floor walk-ups in Shadyside, steep driveways in Mt. Lebanon, and tight loading zones in the Strip District every week. We know which blocks a full-size truck cannot turn into, which buildings need the elevator booked in advance, and how long a South Side row house really takes to empty. That experience is the difference between a five-hour moving job and an eight-hour one.
Every member of the crew is background checked before they touch your furniture, and the same standard applies whichever service you book. Our trained movers pad and wrap furniture, protect floors and doorways, disassemble and reassemble what needs it, and bring the professional moving equipment already on the truck, including dollies, straps, moving blankets, and spare boxes for the odds and ends you missed. Nothing gets improvised in your driveway, and Pittsburgh movers who arrive prepared finish faster.
Pittsburgh's Most Trusted Movers
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Full Pittsburgh Moving Services Under One Roof
Most of our customers need more than a truck and two movers. We built our Pittsburgh moving services so one moving company can handle the packing, the loading, the storage, and the delivery, which means you are not chasing three vendors during the busiest week of your year. Booking two moving services together is usually cheaper than booking them apart, because the crew is already on site. Every one of the moving services below is delivered by our own crews, and you can combine any of them on one invoice.
Do You Need a Parking Permit for a Moving Truck in Pittsburgh?
Usually, yes, and almost nobody finds this out in time. Most Pittsburgh moving companies leave it to you to sort out. To hold on-street parking spaces for a moving truck inside the city, the City of Pittsburgh Department of Mobility and Infrastructure requires a Moving Permit. If you are moving from one city address to another, that is two permits, one for each end.
The details that catch people out are the timings. DOMI will tell you within three business days if your application is incomplete and asks you to allow a week for review once it is. If a No Parking sign comes with the permit, it has to be posted at the site at least 48 hours before the permit period starts. A moving truck permit is valid for two days and a container permit for two weeks. Current city fees are 50 dollars per truck for the two days and 80 dollars for a container. Permits cannot be extended or amended, so if the job runs past the window, you apply again.
Skipping the permit is what produces the long carry that turns a five-hour job into a seven-hour one, or a ticket on the windscreen. Apply through the DOMI right-of-way portal as soon as your moving date is firm, and treat it as part of the job rather than an afterthought.
What Happens If Something Gets Damaged?
Ask this before you book anyone, because the answer surprises people. On interstate moving jobs, federal rules require your moving company to offer two levels of liability. Released Value Protection is the free default and caps the mover at 60 cents per pound per article, which means a 25-pound television pays out 15 dollars regardless of what it cost. Full Value Protection makes the mover responsible for repair, replacement, or a cash settlement at current market value, and it is charged as an extra.
Neither level is insurance, and no moving company can sell you a policy unless it also holds an insurance licence. Valuation is the liability the carrier accepts, and if you want an actual policy you buy it from a third-party insurer or check whether your homeowner or renter cover already includes goods in transit. Whichever level you choose is recorded on the bill of lading, so read that line before you sign it.
What We Cannot Put on the Truck
Some things cannot go on a moving truck, and it is not a matter of preference. We cannot transport anything flammable, explosive, or corrosive, which covers propane tanks, fuel cans, fire extinguishers, household cleaners, fertiliser, and car batteries. Drain the tank on any mower or snow blower before moving day. We also do not carry plants, pets or perishable food, since a trailer gets very hot and very cold and there is no airflow. Garages are where customers run into this most.
Keep cash, jewellery, passports, prescriptions and irreplaceable paperwork with you rather than on the truck. If you are unsure about a particular item, ask when you book instead of on moving day, and we will tell you straight.
Where We Move Across the Pittsburgh Area
We are a Pittsburgh moving company serving every neighborhood in the city. Our moving trucks run through Lawrenceville, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Oakland, East Liberty and the Strip District most weeks, and city work is where local knowledge pays for itself, because parking, stairs and street width change block by block.
South of the city we cover Mount Lebanon, Upper St. Clair, Bethel Park, Bridgeville and South Fayette Township. All five sit in Allegheny County within a short run of the city, which keeps travel time and the hourly clock down on a local moving job.
North and west of town, we serve Fox Chapel, Aspinwall, Franklin Park, Sewickley and Wexford, all of them Allegheny County as well. Wexford is the 15090 ZIP rather than a borough, covering most of Pine Township and part of Marshall Township, so give us the street when you book.
We also cross the county line. Cranberry Township is in Butler County, and Canonsburg, Cecil Township and Peters Township are in Washington County. All four sit inside the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, so we quote them as local moving rather than long distance. Moving into the Pittsburgh area from out of state works the same way, with one moving crew handling the unload and the furniture placement at your new location in Pittsburgh, PA.
If your move starts or ends anywhere on that list, call 412-838-4495, and we will confirm your exact location falls inside our service area.
Moves We Handle Most Weeks
Our Pittsburgh movers see roughly four jobs on repeat. Student moves around the Pitt, CMU, and Duquesne calendar are their own animal, since August turnover compresses the city's whole moving season into about ten days. Book early or take a mid-month date. Apartment moves live or die on the elevator and the loading dock, both of which usually need reserving with the building. House moves take longer than people expect because of basements, garages, and attics rather than the rooms you can see. Downsizing moves for older customers are the ones we slow down for, and we are happy to work alongside a family member coordinating from out of town.
What Pittsburgh Says About Us
We treat every home like it's our own — and our neighbors notice. Here's what folks around the city have to say.
Absolutely incredible. The crew showed up on time, wrapped everything perfectly, and had us moved in under 4 hours. Best movers in Pittsburgh, hands down.
Sarah M.
Local Move — Shadyside to Lawrenceville
I was nervous about an interstate move but WeMove made it completely stress-free. GPS tracking, constant communication, and everything arrived in perfect condition. The price was lower than every other quote.
Mike D.
Long Distance — Pittsburgh to Columbus
Their packing team is next level. They packed my entire 3-bedroom house in one day, including all the fragile kitchen stuff. Not a single thing broken. Worth every penny.
Jessica T.
Packing + Local Move — Mt. Lebanon
Needed help loading a rental truck and these guys were incredible. Showed up right on time, handled everything with care, and had it done in under two hours. Super reasonable price. I have already recommended them to three friends.
Dave K.
Labor Only — South Side
Why Your Neighbors Trust WeMove
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Why Pick Us Over Other Pittsburgh Moving Companies?
Plenty of moving companies serve this city. Three things separate this one.
We publish what we charge, which almost no moving company in Pittsburgh does. Some moving companies quote low and settle up later, once your furniture is already on the truck.
We pay our crew more than most moving companies in the Pittsburgh area, because a mover who is treated well is a mover who is careful with your furniture. Low turnover is why repeat customers ask for the same movers on their second move.
And our customers deal with the owner, not a franchise office in another state. If something goes sideways on moving day, Terry picks up the phone and sorts it out the same day. We also take calls seven days a week from 8 am to 8 pm, so you can schedule a moving date around your work week. Business hours that match when people actually move are rarer in this trade than they should be.
Perks for Our Neighbors
We grew up here, and this city took care of us. Here are a couple of ways we say thanks.
10% Off Your Next Move
Loved your move? Post about us and tag WeMove Pittsburgh on social media and we'll take 10% off your next move. Spreading the word about a local, family-owned crew means the world to us.
A $100 Dinner On Us
Moving is exhausting — so unpacking dinner shouldn't be one more chore. We've treated customers to a $100 gift card to their favorite restaurant, so you and your partner can sit down to a good meal and celebrate your new place.
Common Questions About Moving in Pittsburgh, PA
How far in advance should I book?
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Two to four weeks is comfortable, and six if your date lands at the end of a month or in August. We can often schedule a moving crew within the same week when a closing date changes without warning, so call even if the date is tight.
Should I tip the crew?
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Tipping is never expected and never built into the price of the service. If the moving crew did well, most customers land somewhere around 15 to 20 dollars per mover for a half day and roughly double that for a full day. Cash on the day is easiest, and splitting it evenly across the crew is the norm. It has no bearing on the service you get either way.
Do you provide the packing supplies?
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Yes. Professional-grade materials are built into our packing service, and we can drop packing supplies at the home ahead of time if you would rather pack yourself and just hire the truck and the movers.
Can you move a piano or a safe?
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Yes. Our crews regularly move pianos, gun safes, appliances, and oversized furniture. Tell us in advance so we schedule the right number of movers and the right moving equipment.
Are you licensed and insured?
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Yes. WeMove Pittsburgh is a fully licensed and insured moving company for both local moving and long-distance moves.
Ready to Schedule Your Pittsburgh Move
Get a free moving quote online in under two minutes, or call 412-838-4495 and talk to somebody who has actually loaded a truck. Local moving, long-distance moves, storage, packing, and labor-only moving services all start with the same free estimate. WeMove Pittsburgh answers Monday through Sunday, 8 am to 8 pm, and we would be glad to be the moving company your neighbors recommend next.