Allied Van Lines Pittsburgh, PA

Allegheny Valley Transfer Company is your local Allied Van Lines moving & storage company with decades of experience. Moving local and long distance along with great storage options available.

Moving Company Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Moving & Storage

When you select a moving & storage company you want to make sure your belongings are cared for properly. Our top notch moving equipment and movers will always move and store your things like they were their own. Communication, transparency and fair prices is what you can expect when you contract us to help you with your move! In house quotes, on time and predictable.

 

  • About Us

  • Want to know more about us? Allegheny Valley Transfer is part of the world’s largest logistics network, with over 800 sister agents internationally, and more than 9500 trucks in the Allied Fleet. Nothing earns a customer’s trust like quality; we’ve always known that at Allegheny Valley Transfer. In fact, while some van lines talk quality, you’ve probably discovered it’s difficult for them to deliver. Through careful planning, and closely monitoring the services that we provide, we are able to ensure a quality move. Our continued success is measured by the numerous referrals that we receive from satisfied customers.

    History and Philosophy:

    In 1925, our grandparents purchased a single moving van and began offering moving services to individuals in the greater Pittsburgh area. We have acquired considerable experience in the moving industry since those humble beginnings and are now in our third generation of ownership. Throughout the years that we have been in business and for the thousands of moves that we have completed, our commitment to excellent customer service has remained the same. This commitment to excellent service has allowed us to become one of the highest regarded moving companies in our area. At Allegheny Valley Transfer, we realize that every move and each person’s needs are unique. Our staff and professionally trained personal relocation consultants will guide you throughout the relocation process. Don’t hesitate to ask a question, that’s why we’re here.

    Services we provide:

    • Free Estimates • Local Moves • Intrastate (within the state) Moves • Interstate (across state lines) Moves • International Moves • Moving within a residence • Corporate Relocations • Commercial Office Relocations • Electronics Moves • Art Exhibits • Piano Moving • Trade Show and Exhibit Moves • Full Replacement Value Coverage • Professional Packing • Customized Crating • Car, Boat and Motorcycle Transporting • Containerized Commercial Storage • Long or Short Term Storage • GPS Tracking of Shipments

 

Pittsburgh Household Moving Companies

When it comes to moving, Allied & Allegheny Valley Transfer Company is dedicated to providing a Personal Moving Plan that meets the needs of all of its customers. We recognize that each household move is different, and we strive to provide a variety of moving resources geared to offer a more personalized moving experience. Our Allied Personal Moving Plan is designed with you in mind, tailor-made to fit your budget, time and your moving needs.

Every Pittsburgh moving company is different, here’s what you should expect:

  • Transparent pricing
  • Licensed/Bonded
  • Insurance coverage
  • Strong references
  • Full service options
  • Quality customer service

Why choose Allied Van Lines/Allegheny Valley Transfer Co. over a DIY?

Moving can be quite a daunting job. However, by working with local professional movers, you can significantly simplify the entire process. Some of the reasons why it is important to hire a Pittsburgh moving company as opposed to doing it on your own include:

  1. Professionals offer packaging materials and packing services, which ensures that all your belongings are safely loaded to a truck, shipped, and offloaded from the truck with great care.
  2. Hiring a professional will also save you time. Since the Pittsburgh moving company is going to do everything for you from packing to loading to shipping to offloading, you will have time to do other things and settle in your new home.
  3. Hiring Pittsburgh professionals may also help you save money, this may sound unlikely, but the truth is that your lack of experience in the job can lead to damages that can cost you a lot if you choose DIY. Professionals have the necessary skills to ensure that damages that are associated with moving are minimized.

Why choose Allied/Allegheny over other Household movers?

Moving can be a stressful task, full of its fair share of unwelcome surprises, but what should not come as a surprise to you is the total amount you see on your moving invoice once your move is completed. Before you choose Allied Van Lines Pittsburgh as your moving company, one of our highly skilled Allied Personal Relocation Consultants here in Pittsburgh will provide you with an affordable moving quote via our Allied Advantage service. Based on your moving needs, the quote given will cover the cost of your household relocation, as well as the services we will supply to complete your move.

At Allied/Allegheny, we want to provide you with as many moving resources as we can. We want to take the stress out of the moving process, and replace it with quality service you can count on. Our Packing Options give you the opportunity and flexibility to decide how much you would like to participate with your move, and we offer a comprehensive list of packing options and services that will help you plan and prepare with ease.

Packing Options in Pittsburgh, PA

  • Full Service Packing – Using the latest industry packing methods and moving materials, our experts will pack your entire home in detail. At Allied, we treat your belongings as our own, and you can relax knowing your move is in the hands of qualified interstate moving specialists.
  • Fragile Packing – For items that are delicate, breakable or irreplaceable in value, we encourage you to let us know so that we can pack them with the utmost care. At Allied, we treat your belongings as our own, and you can relax knowing your move is in the hands of qualified moving specialists.
  • Do It Yourself Packing – If you prefer to pack all of your belongings yourself, we can assist with supplying all of the moving boxes and packaging material you will need to help make your move convenient and easy.

Basic Household Moving Services in Pittsburgh

  • Loading – Prior to loading your furniture and belongings, Allied takes the time to make sure that each item is properly packed, listed for inventory and labeled for moving. For upholstered furniture, we use a durable, plastic Stretch wrap to guard against potential damage from dirt and scratches. For other items, we use special packing to protect against shifting. Once prepped, your personal contents are systematically loaded onto our moving trucks where they will be transported to their new location.
  • Transportation – Safety is a top-priority for Allied and each of our moving trailers contains suspension systems with air ride protection. Our drivers are all licensed and certified with quality training, and are committed to making sure your belongings are transported in a professional way. Whether it is a local, state to state or long distance move, we have you covered.
  • Unloading – After delivery, we take inventory during the unloading process to ensure that each item is accounted for. With your guidance and instruction, our trained movers will carefully place all of your boxes and furniture into each room, and we will provide re-assembly services as requested.

Additional Household Moving Services Available in Pittsburgh, PA

  • Unpacking – Allied/Allegheny strives to make your moving experience as convenient as possible, and we provide great unpacking services that will help you to get easily settled into your new place. Our cross country moving plans include unpacking your boxes upon request, as well as removing packing supplies.
  • Crating – We offer customized crates designed to provide optimum protection for your electronic equipment, as well as large, expensive items that cannot fit into standard moving boxes and packaging.
  • Cars/Boats – No moving job is too big or small for Allied, and we provide secure transportation options for cars and boats.
  • Assembly/Disassembly – Our household moving packages include the assembly and disassembly of furniture and various household items before and after your move. .
  • Third Party Services – For additional assembly and disassembly services, as well as disconnection, re-connection and cleaning services, we provide third party resources who specialize in the household moving process.
  • Shuttle Services – If your home is located in a limited access area or is obstructed by a narrow entrance, we do offer shuttle services that will move all of your belongings directly from your home to the Allied moving van.
  • Storage – We offer 90 day storage for household items in-transit and permanent storage for household contents that require additional storage time.

Allied Moving Company – Moving Families Worldwide

Allied/Allegheny is one of the most respected and established moving companies in the world. Our moving methods touch lives and households every day. Each mover is dedicated to making sure that all customers have a quality home moving experience. For additional information about the household services we provide in Pittsburgh, PA, and to learn more about our moving company, give us a call at 1-412-653-1200. Our moving specialists are available to assist you Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. EST and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you and becoming your household moving provider!

How much does it cost to have a Pittsburgh company move you?

Whether you are doing local moving or long distance moving, you are likely concerned about the potential cost. Because of the many factors that go into calculating moving costs: the number of belongings being moved, distance, packing and unpacking, special items and much more, the best bet to know the true cost is to fill out the Instaquote above.

Additional Moving Resources

Moving is stressful enough, so to make this process as easy and helpful for you as possible we have included some additional resources that can guide you through the moving process.

  • Checklist to Select a Mover
  • Moving Timeline
  • Packing Calculator
  • Checklist of things your movers won’t pack
  • What moving expenses are typically reimbursable?