
The Ultimate Moving Checklist and 2-Month Timeline for a Stress-Free Move
This guide breaks down exactly what to do and when, with week-by-week tasks that keep you organized and ready for a smooth transition.
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Full-service moves in West Chester average around $1,115.76, but timing can affect pricing. You might save money by moving on a Sunday or during November.
Your full-service moving quote covers labor to load and unload boxes and furniture, plus a truck and driver to haul everything to your new home.
Check out the table below for more details on the cost of local full-service moving in West Chester, PA.
| Move Size | Average Cost | Number of Movers | Number of Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | $979.04 | 2 movers | 4 hours |
| Medium | $1,290.71 | 4 movers | 5 hours |
| Large | $1,691.79 | 4 movers | 7 hours |
MovingPlace uses data from thousands of real moves to estimate costs in your area. We combine our first-party data and proprietary methodology to analyze national trends and adjust for local market factors—providing you a reliable estimate for your move. Learn more about the methodology for our local moving cost averages.
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Keep in mind: many factors can affect the actual cost of your move—like the time of year, current demand, number of stairs, heavy items, and more. The best way to get accurate pricing for your specific move is to use our simple, 3-step quote tool. You can compare pricing from multiple providers, customize your move, and ultimately book the mover that best fits your needs.
When you book with MovingPlace, you're already on track to save—our platform works behind the scenes to match you with the mover that offers the best value for your needs. Want to save even more? You can opt for a labor-only move, a great choice if you're comfortable renting your own truck or container. It’s a bit more hands-on, but the cost savings can add up.
In West Chester, PA, the average cost of labor-only move help is $431.12, compared to $1,115.76 for a local full-service move.
Outstanding service, passionate about what they do, customer focused. Highly recommend!
— Michael P.
Movers | Lucas Moving & Home Services
Guys did great really quick and efficient
— Todd E.
Movers | Lucas Moving & Home Services
Mike and Till were excellent! On time, friendly and courteous. They were extremely careful and respectful with the items they moved. Mike and Till placed all items in the POD that I had delivered, and made sure the items were securely anchored/tied down. Definitely worth hiring them.
— Mark G.
Movers | Lucas Moving & Home Services
Great job, extremely impressive.
— Patricia O.
Movers | Lucas Moving & Home Services
Lucas and team did an amazing job!
— Kerry H.
Movers | Lucas Moving & Home Services
These were two excellent movers who finished the job in 1.5 hours. They were on time and worked hard. Honest and personable fellows who we would hire again. Thank you, Harley and Wally.
— Nancy L.
Movers | We Move
Great job. Wolfgang and Wally went above and beyond. Worked the whole time. Very personable and professional. Highly recommend their services. Maureen W
— Maureen W.
Movers | We Move
These colleagues were experts, 3d Tetris in real application. I will recommend them to everyone.
— Richard C.
Movers | We Pick Things Up and Put Them Down
Very nice, trustworthy movers. Rescheduled my move as a courtesy to me due to our pod not being large enough. Came back two days later and did a fantastic job for me.
— Kim S.
Movers | We Pick Things Up and Put Them Down
Highly recommended. Moving tour de force!
— Patrick D.
Movers | We Pick Things Up and Put Them Down
One guy arrived early, the other 45 minutes later. Job was done quickly. Both guys were very polite and friendly.
— Janice D.
Movers | We Pick Things Up and Put Them Down
Hector and his team were top notch. They were friendly, respectful, hardworking and worked nonstop until the job was done. I am so pleased with their work I am calling them back for additional moving work.
— Ken J.
Movers | H&M Movers
The best Moovers I have ever had in my life. They came in a very bad rain storm amd less then an hour notice and moved everything to perfection. They are wickedly fast and I would definitely recommend them to anyone that is in need of movers. Hands down the BEST !!!!
— Christian C.
Movers | Lucas Moving & Home Services
The original crew had an unexpected issue prior to arrival and were not able to make the move. I contacted Jvon and he was able to coordinate the move a few hours later. Jvon was communicative and apologetic about the inconvenience and offered a discount on the move. Overall, Jvon and the 2 other gentleman who responded to my move were pleasant and great to work with. Would definitely recommend and use in the future.
— Christopher H.
Movers | Good To Go Professional Movers
Greta job! So easy and quick.
— Allison D.
Movers | Lucas Moving & Home Services
James from Adelphia Moving was awesome. He handled my things with care and didn’t want me to lift a finger. He and his fellow mover Brian really worked hard. They respected my time and my things. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire them again.
— Keri G.
Movers | Adelphia moving
Another wonderful day with Karim, Hanif and the crew. Today they moved us from a townhome to our house. Again, pleasant, professional, great communication, above and beyond. Highly recommend to anyone! Never once questioned anything we were asking. They got it done with smiles and grace.
— David B.
Movers | We Pick Things Up and Put Them Down
Karim and Rod we tremendous! Moved from a storage unit to a house. Very professional, great conversation and got the job done no matter what curveball we threw at them. I would highly recommend. We enjoyed them so much, we booked them for the following day to move items from a townhome to our house. That review to follow.
— David B.
Movers | We Pick Things Up and Put Them Down
They were awesome, friendly and so fast!
— Holly K.
Movers | Lucas Moving & Home Services
Hands down the best crew we’ve ever worked with. Excellent communication the day before and went out of their way to make our move in as stress free as any move can be. Will not hesitate to recommend to anyone who might need help. Great folks to work with.
— Jennifer C.
Movers | Moving Minions
Very professional. Excellent service
— Fahim Z.
Movers | Lucas Moving & Home Services
Very professional. They have organized the truck nicely.
— Fahim Z.
Movers | We Pick Things Up and Put Them Down
They are on time for my appointment and they called before coming, which is highly appreciated. They carefully handle my furniture and wrap high value item with bubble/blanket as I expected. They also recommend way to protect items. I booked for 3 hours and they completed their work in 2 and half, so it's pretty efficient. I would use them again.
— Kuan-Lin L.
Movers | Good To Go Professional Movers
They were great! Quick and efficient!
— Rachael F.
Movers | Lucas Moving & Home Services
They came early, were VERY polite, efficient, respectful of all property, super strong!! I would definitely use them again—super workers!! Thank you so very much!!
— Catherine N.
Movers | We Pick Things Up and Put Them Down
Lamont and Rafee were terrific, extremely efficient, courteous and did amazing work.
— James B.
Movers | Good To Go Professional Movers
Highly recommend. I hired two movers for two hours and they were able to get it all done in an hour and 45 minutes! They showed up early, helped get my POD door unstuck and even made friends with my dog throughout the moving process. Will be using again when I need moving services!
— Anthony D.
Movers | Good To Go Professional Movers
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After thousands of moves, we’ve learned a lot about what makes a move go smoothly. These local insights from West Chester can help you plan smarter and stress less.
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This guide breaks down exactly what to do and when, with week-by-week tasks that keep you organized and ready for a smooth transition.

In most cases, the stress comes from not having a solid plan or not knowing the right strategies to make a move easier.

This page is your go-to roadmap for a more organized, less stressful move.

This guide makes the process easier. We’ll walk you through exactly who to notify and what to update so nothing gets missed.