Your Stress-Free Move Starts Here.
Full-service Pittsburgh movers and proud Allied Van Lines agent. Local, long-distance, international and commercial moves — planned by one coordinator and performed by our own crews. Never a broker. Never subcontracted.
- Full-service & customizable moving options — pay only for what you need
- Licensed, insured & family-owned for three generations
- Transparent written pricing with no hidden fees
- GPS-tracked shipments through the 9,500-truck Allied network
Request Your Free Moving Quote
Tell us about your move and a coordinator will schedule your virtual or in-home survey.
Moving Services for Homes & Businesses
One partner for the whole journey — from the first packing carton in Pittsburgh to the last piece placed anywhere in the world.
Household & Local Moving
Room-by-room plans, protected floors and railings, and crews that treat your home like their own — across Pittsburgh and Western PA.
Local moversLong Distance & Interstate
Allied linehaul fleet, GPS tracking and staged delivery windows for cross-state and cross-country relocations.
Long-distance moversEmployee Relocation
Lump-sum, tiered and full-service corporate programs with direct billing and a concierge for every transferee.
Corporate relocationOffice & Commercial Moving
Night and weekend changeovers, workstation tear-down and rebuild, IT coordination and building COIs handled for you.
Commercial moversInternational Moving
Door-to-door overseas moves with customs documentation, export wrapping, ISPM-15 crating and destination services.
International movingVirtual Survey & Quote
Walk us through your home from your phone and receive a written estimate — no visit required unless you want one.
Start a virtual surveyPacking & Crating
Full-service, fragile-only or self-pack support, plus custom wood crates built on site.
Packing servicesSecure Storage
Containerized vault storage with barcode inventory — short term between closings or long term.
Storage solutionsSpecialty Moving
Pianos, fine art, antiques, electronics, trade-show exhibits and vehicle transport.
Specialty moving
Full-Service Movers. Never a Broker. Never Subcontracted.
Unlike brokers who hand your move to the lowest bidder, our own trained crew handles every job from start to finish — backed by the standards of the world’s largest moving network.
We’re the ones who show up
Hand-picked drivers who rank among the best in the industry — many with decades on our team.
Licensed & insured
Held to Allied Van Lines standards, BBB accredited and fully insured with Full Value Protection available.
Transparent pricing
No hidden fees, no surprise add-ons at delivery. You know your costs before moving day.
Tracked & coordinated
Real-time GPS shipment tracking and one coordinator who manages timeline, crews and communication.
How Your Move Works
Five clear steps, one coordinator, zero surprises. Watch the truck — that’s your belongings moving from survey to set-up.
Free Survey & Quote
Virtual or in-home walkthrough to scope inventory, access and timeline. You receive a written estimate and service options.
Plan & Prep
Your move coordinator finalizes the packing plan, materials, schedule and any building or elevator reservations.
Pack & Load
Floors, doors and railings protected. Cartons labeled by room. Furniture wrapped and disassembled as needed.
Transport & Track
Local, interstate or international transit through Allied’s network with GPS tracking and status updates.
Deliver & Set Up
Placement by room, reassembly, basic unpacking, debris removal and a final walk-through.
Allegheny Valley Transfer vs. The Alternatives
We go beyond containers, truck rentals and moving brokers to provide full-service moves with professional movers, personalized care and transparent pricing.
| Feature | Allegheny Valley Transfer | Moving Brokers | Moving Containers | Truck Rentals | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of service | Full-service moving & logistics | Middleman; subcontracts movers | Self-load container transport | Self-move | Self-planned |
| Professional movers | ✔ | Varies by subcontractor | — | — | — |
| Packing & unpacking | ✔ | May cost extra | — | — | — |
| Furniture disassembly / reassembly | ✔ | Inconsistent | — | — | — |
| Loading & unloading | ✔ | Depends on mover assigned | — | — | — |
| Cost transparency | Written estimate, no hidden fees | Often estimates only | Base price plus add-ons | Mileage, fuel, extras | Unpredictable |
| Risk of price changes | Low | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Valuation / protection options | ✔ Full Value Protection | Limited or unclear | Limited | — | — |
| Shipment tracking | ✔ GPS | — | Limited | — | — |
| Storage options | ✔ | Varies | Limited | — | — |
| Vehicle transport | ✔ | Rare | — | — | — |
| Long-distance moving | ✔ Allied network | Limited | Limited | — | — |
| Dedicated customer support | ✔ Move coordinator | Broker only | Limited | — | — |
| Your time & physical effort | Minimal | Medium | High | Very high | Very high |
| Best for | Stress-free, large, long-distance or complex moves | Price shoppers (price may rise after estimate) | Small, flexible moves | Short local moves | Very small moves only |
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A Personal Moving Plan for Every Family
Every household move is different. Our Allied Personal Moving Plan is tailored to your budget, timeline and how much you want to do yourself.
- Full-service packing — our experts pack your entire home using the latest materials and methods.
- Fragile-only packing — we handle the delicate and irreplaceable; you do the rest.
- Self-pack with guidance — quality cartons delivered plus a coordinator’s checklist.
- Appliance servicing, vehicle transport & storage arranged as needed.
Long-Distance Moves With the Allied Network Behind Us
Moving to Florida, Texas, the Carolinas or the West Coast? Your shipment travels on Allied linehaul equipment with GPS tracking, milestone notifications and a delivery window built around your closing dates.
Professional Packing & Custom Crating
Dish packs, wardrobe cartons, museum wrap and on-site wood crates for artwork, glass and electronics.
Packing services
Secure Containerized Storage
Your goods inventoried, sealed in vaults and stored in our Pittsburgh warehouse until your new home is ready.
Storage solutionsPittsburgh Moving Questions, Answered
Is Allegheny Valley Transfer a moving broker?
No. We are a full-service, family-owned Pittsburgh moving company and an agent for Allied Van Lines. Our own trained crews and drivers handle your move from the first box to the last — we never sell your move to a subcontractor.
How much does a move in Pittsburgh cost?
Local moves are priced by crew size and hours; long-distance moves are based on weight and mileage plus any packing, crating, storage or valuation you select. We provide a written estimate after a free virtual or in-home survey so you know your cost before moving day.
Do you offer free moving estimates?
Yes. Every move starts with a free, no-obligation survey — virtual from your phone or in person at your home or office — followed by a written estimate with clear line items.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Pittsburgh, all of Allegheny County and Western Pennsylvania locally, every state in the lower 48 through the Allied Van Lines network, and international destinations through Allied’s global partners.
Can you store my belongings between homes?
Yes. We offer secure short- and long-term containerized storage in our Pittsburgh warehouse — your goods are inventoried, sealed in vaults and delivered when your new home is ready.
How far in advance should I book my move?
Two to four weeks is ideal for local moves; four to eight weeks for long-distance and summer moves. Call (412) 653-1200 — we can often accommodate shorter timelines.
Ready for a stress-free move?
Get a written, no-obligation quote from the family that has moved Pittsburgh since 1925. Virtual or in-home survey — your choice.