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Philadelphia Moving & Home-Sale Prep Guide
Start with where the truck can stop and how the largest pieces will get inside. For a Philadelphia rowhouse, measure the front steps, entry, and turns on the way to each room. For a managed building, confirm loading access and elevator reservations. If you’re selling, work backward from listing photos and the final walkthrough to schedule repairs, pickups, and cleaning.
What to plan for your Philadelphia move or sale
Moving to or within Philadelphia
Send your mover the exact address, a photo of the curb, and the route to the door. If you need to reserve street space for a moving truck or container in the City of Philadelphia, check the city’s Temporary No Parking permit process. The city says to apply at least four business days in advance. Ask your mover for the truck length and the loading window before applying.
Selling a Philadelphia home
Ask your agent what should stay through listing photos and what needs to be out by the walkthrough. Walk through the basement, yard, and any storage areas early. If a workbench or old dresser needs to come up narrow stairs, send the removal crew photos of the piece and the full route before getting a quote.
Move-in services and decorating
Before ordering a sofa or dresser, measure the opening at the front door and the space needed to turn inside. For upstairs deliveries, include the stair landing and bedroom doorway. Once the main furniture is in place, mark where you want window treatments, shelves, and mirrors so you can group jobs into one visit.
TV mounting and DIY
Take a wide photo of the wall and note where the seating and outlets will be. Keep the TV and mount model numbers handy. If the wall is plaster, masonry, or otherwise unclear, have the mounting surface checked before drilling. If you rent or live in a managed building, ask which changes are allowed before booking.
Will the city pick up furniture before you move?
Philadelphia offers bulky household item collection by appointment for eligible residential properties, including single-family homes and buildings with up to six units. Check whether your item and address qualify and whether an appointment is available before key return. Confirm set-out instructions before carrying anything to the curb. If the appointment falls too late, plan a separate pickup while you still have access.
Example — Moving from a rowhouse into an elevator building
Suppose your mover can load Friday morning and the destination offers an elevator slot from 1 to 3 p.m. Before confirming the slot, show the mover the stairs and turns at the rowhouse and ask how long loading and unloading will take. If an old dresser is staying behind for pickup, arrange that separately and confirm who will carry it out. Give both crews the access details before move day.
Need help sorting out your Philadelphia move?
Bring your dates, photos of the curb or stairs, and a short list of what you need to move, remove, or install. We’ll help you put the jobs in order and identify what to confirm with your mover, building, or agent.
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