How to Move in Philadelphia

Whether you’re a renter or homeowner, the most daunting aspect of changing housing locations is the move. You have two options when you move in Philadelphia: you can do it yourself or hire someone to do it for you. Here are some tips and resources to help your move happen quickly and easily.

MOVE IN PHILADELPHIA: THE D.I.Y. ROUTE

If you choose to move in Philadelphia and do it yourself there are a few things you should do to make it easier. First, you need to make sure you have the right packing tools. Usually, if you go to any liquor store in the area, they will have unused cartons that they are going to throw away; ask if you can have some. These are great things to pack in and are totally free. Also, when you move in Philadelphia, pack in any suitcases or bags that you already have; they will take up space in the move, so you should use them to your benefit. If you are buying any new furniture that has not been assembled yet, please don’t assemble it until you move into your new place. It is more compact and easier to handle in the box that it came in. Do not purchase big boxes and fill them with books! I know this may seem like a common sense tip, but the bigger the box the heavier it’s going to be, the harder it is going to be to carry, and the worse off you are going to be in an already stressful move.

ASK FOR HELP WHEN YOU MOVE IN PHILADELPHIA

If you aren’t looking to lug and carry, you can hire a moving company to do it for you. When you move in Philadelphia, the easiest way to find help is to type the phrase “moving company in Philadelphia,” and you will be given a ton of labor services. I weeded through them and found a few that I personally liked.

• Broad Street Movers was awarded the “Super Service Award” by Angie’s List in 2010. They offer local and long distance moving services, packing, loading & unloading, deliveries, just to name a few. They also have competitive rates, with truck and without truck, and flat rates for long distance moves.
• Old City Movers has been given multiple awards and has fabulous reviews by customers. Like others, they offer competitive rates, and they also sell boxes for you to pack in!

**MAJOR TIP: When you move in Philadelphia, you may want some help putting together all that new Ikea furniture you just bought. There is a service that provides adorable furniture assembly. From personal experience, I highly suggest you use it!

I hope this helps your move in Philadelphia happen more quickly and efficiently. Just remember, we’re rooting for you at JG Real Estate!