Moving your home from Pennsylvania
Gorilla Haulers moves households from Pennsylvania to homes in other states, with furniture protection, loading, transportation and unloading. Packing and storage can be arranged as part of your moving plan.
Attached single-unit homes make up an estimated 19% of housing units in Pennsylvania. For a townhouse move, organize the inventory by floor and identify beds, desks and dining tables that may need disassembly. 2020–2024 Census housing estimates.
Plan your packing · What to expect on moving day · Storage between homes
Moving out of Pennsylvania
Our pickup coverage includes Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Allentown. Moving from another community? Give us the actual ZIP code so we can review pickup availability. Delivery is available nationwide, with arrangements confirmed for your destination.
Show the path out of your Pennsylvania home
Photograph the doorway, stair landing, and loading position as a connected path. If a large piece was brought in through a different entrance, identify that entrance before discussing the crew plan. For a pickup involving both a residence and a storage unit, specify which address has the earlier access deadline.
Tools for your Pennsylvania move
Review estimate factors, measure your inventory, and prepare parking and building paperwork.
On our daily route
Our trucks run between our Chicago, New Jersey, and DC-area bases every day, and down the East Coast to Florida. Most deliveries along this route arrive in under a week.
Moving prices from Pennsylvania
Example prices by shipment size for each route, including the 13% fuel surcharge. Your written estimate is based on the cubic feet of your actual inventory.
| Moving route | Small shipment up to 600 cu. ft. approx. 2,000–3,500 lb | Medium shipment 601–1,200 cu. ft. approx. 3,500–7,000 lb | Large shipment 1,201+ cu. ft. approx. 7,000+ lb | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania to Florida | $1,672–$2,882Studio, 1-bedroom, or lighter shipment | $2,886–$5,763Typical 2–3 bedroom home | From $5,768Larger home or fuller inventory | Request pricing for Pennsylvania to Florida |
| Pennsylvania to Texas | $1,672–$3,560Studio, 1-bedroom, or lighter shipment | $3,565–$6,780Typical 2–3 bedroom home | From $6,786Larger home or fuller inventory | Request pricing for Pennsylvania to Texas |
| Pennsylvania to California | $1,865–$4,407Studio, 1-bedroom, or lighter shipment | $4,414–$8,475Typical 2–3 bedroom home | From $8,482Larger home or fuller inventory | Request pricing for Pennsylvania to California |
| Pennsylvania to North Carolina | $1,672–$2,882Studio, 1-bedroom, or lighter shipment | $2,886–$5,763Typical 2–3 bedroom home | From $5,768Larger home or fuller inventory | Request pricing for Pennsylvania to North Carolina |
| Pennsylvania to Maryland | $1,672–$2,882Studio, 1-bedroom, or lighter shipment | $2,886–$5,763Typical 2–3 bedroom home | From $5,768Larger home or fuller inventory | Request pricing for Pennsylvania to Maryland |
| Pennsylvania to Illinois | $1,672–$3,729Studio, 1-bedroom, or lighter shipment | $3,735–$7,119Typical 2–3 bedroom home | From $7,125Larger home or fuller inventory | Request pricing for Pennsylvania to Illinois |
Examples, not a quote. They assume one pickup and one delivery. Packing, storage after the free period, and some access situations can add to the total. See what's included and what costs extra.
From customers moving from Pennsylvania
“Honestly, this moving company was such a breath of fresh air! I’ve worked with other movers before and had some pretty horrible experiences — things broken, bad communication, just overall stress. But this time around, I can truly say it was the total opposite.They went above and beyond for us — super flexible, friendly, and professional. They treated my mom (she’s a senior) with so much kindness and respect, which really stood out to me. Our move was no small thing either: Pennsylvania to California, right through a snowstorm, and our stuff was mostly glass — huge mirrors, glass tables, vases, you name it. They wrapped everything so carefully, loaded it all up, and delivered it early without breaking a single item! They didn’t just drop everything off and disappear, either. The team brought every box and piece of furniture right where we wanted it in the new house and were super respectful the whole time. They even followed up afterwards to make sure we were happy with everything, which I really appreciated. After all the nightmare moves I’ve had before, this was such a relief. I’d 100% recommend them to anyone who wants movers who actually care and do things right.”
Your moving estimate, protection and payment
A move entirely within Pennsylvania and a move to another state can have different estimate, licensing and protection requirements.
Interstate moving: estimates, inventory changes and shipment protection.
Pennsylvania: rules for a move entirely within Pennsylvania
PUC authority and insurance
Pennsylvania requires in-state household movers to hold PUC authority, maintain insurance and charge approved rates. The PUC’s consumer guidance describes basic protection by item weight; arrange additional protection if that does not suit your belongings.
The 40-mile pricing distinction
The written estimate uses hourly tariff charges for moves of 40 miles or less and weight/mileage charges for longer in-state moves. More items can change the labor or weight being billed, so review the inventory and charge basis before work begins.
Payment when the estimate is exceeded
PUC guidance says that when the actual bill exceeds the estimate by more than 10%, the delivery payment is the estimate plus 10% or $25, whichever addition is greater. The balance is payable within 15 days after delivery. This is not a final-price cap.
Sources reviewed October 6, 2026. State licensing guidance describes the applicable requirements; local-service availability is confirmed separately with your pickup and delivery ZIP codes.
Where people moved from Pennsylvania
Census Bureau 2024 estimates of people who moved from Pennsylvania to the destinations in our route guides.
| New residence | People | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 33,530 | ±6,458 |
| Texas | 12,979 | ±3,357 |
| California | 9,266 | ±2,532 |
| North Carolina | 13,261 | ±3,306 |
| Maryland | 12,638 | ±2,389 |
| Illinois | 4,420 | ±1,679 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 state-to-state migration flows (Excel). Counts people, not households; 90% margins of error.
Local housing at a glance
Pennsylvania
The ACS estimates 5,806,452 housing units here, including 3,287,467 detached houses and 408,405 units in buildings with at least 20 units. Of 5,274,853 occupied homes, 1,617,882 are renter-occupied.
- Detached houses
- 57% of housing units
- Attached single-unit homes
- 19% of housing units
- Buildings with 20+ units
- 7% of housing units
- Renter-occupied homes
- 31% of occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-year estimates, table B25024; B25003 (tenure). Rounded survey estimates.
