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Tight University City curbs and permit zones are part of the standard quote — we pull permits when needed so you don't end up paying a meter ticket on top of the move.
Local moves, long-distance relocations, commercial relocations, and climate-controlled storage for University City, Philadelphia, PA. Same crews and the same standards as our flagship — dispatched from the Philadelphia branch, with same-day local moves when a crew is free.
ABC Movers moves homes and offices in University City from its Philadelphia, PA branch. Local moves start at $129/hour for two movers and a truck, same-day moves are available when a crew is free, and every quote is binding. University City is one of 30 neighborhoods the branch serves.
Moving somewhere else in the area? See all Philadelphia neighborhoods we serve.
Our Philadelphia crews work University City every week. The street grid, the building managers, the parking enforcement schedule — it's all already in the dispatcher's head.
Tight University City curbs and permit zones are part of the standard quote — we pull permits when needed so you don't end up paying a meter ticket on top of the move.
University City's street grid isn't built for 26-ft trucks everywhere. We scout difficult access free of charge and bring a smaller secondary truck when it makes the move faster, not the price higher.
Freight-elevator reservations, building COIs, and dock-time windows — we handle the paperwork before move day so the crew isn't standing around waiting for keys.
From a 1-bedroom studio packing up to leave town, to a 12-desk office relocating within University City — same systems, same crews, same standards.
Within University City or anywhere around Philadelphia, from $129/hr with two movers and a truck. Same-day local moves when a crew is free.
Local moves for University City →Moving out of University City to another state? Binding all-inclusive quotes, barcoded chain of custody, real-time tracking.
Long distance for University City →University City offices, retail spaces, light industrial. After-hours scheduling, zero downtime, IT decommission included.
Commercial / office for University City →Climate-controlled storage for University City moves. Free pickup when bundled with any move. Month-to-month.
Storage for University City →Three things that save University City movers money and stress, learned on Philadelphia-area jobs.
Some University City streets need a loading-zone permit before move day. We check and pull permits on your behalf if you give us the green light at quote time.
Our Philadelphia dispatcher texts back with a binding hourly quote. What we text is what you sign on move day — no surprise fees.
Mid-week University City moves are usually cheaper and easier to schedule than Saturdays. End-of-month dates are the most expensive — book early or shift to early-month.
What Philadelphia customers say.
"Old City loft to Rittenhouse Square apartment. 3 flights up both ends, narrow stairwell in both buildings. Quote was tight but honest, and they beat it by 45 minutes. Glass door got up clean."
"Fishtown rowhome with original 1890s doors and a vintage cast-iron sink. The crew treated it like it was theirs. They wrapped and moved it like it was museum-quality."
Same dispatch yard, same crews, same pricing. We move all of Philadelphia — see all Philadelphia neighborhoods →.
If your question isn't here, text us at 800-771-0151 — a real Philadelphia dispatcher answers.
Local moves in University City start at $129/hour for two movers and a truck. The final price depends on how much you're moving, stairs and elevator access, parking, and distance within Philadelphia. Every quote is binding — what we quote is what you pay on move day.
Yes. University City is served by our Philadelphia branch (1847 South 26th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145), which dispatches crews to University City and 29 other neighborhoods across Philadelphia Metro.
Often, yes. We do same-day local moves in University City whenever a Philadelphia crew is free. Weekends and the end of the month fill up first, so call 800-771-0151 or request a quote as early as you can.
Yes — full or partial packing, priced into the same binding quote as your move so you only get one number. Tell us what you want packed when you request the quote.