Movers in Washington, PA

We are based at 605 Highland Ave in Canonsburg, a short drive from downtown Washington along Interstate 79. Being this close means our crews spend their days in Washington County, and we can usually reach Washington homes early in the morning.

Yes. Walk up apartments and older buildings are a big part of what we do. Tell us the floor, the width of the stairway, whether there is an elevator and where a truck can park. We bring enough people for the stairs and pad the railings and door frames before anything comes down.

Two to four weeks ahead is a comfortable window for most local moves, and earlier for the end of the month or the summer. Shorter notice is sometimes possible, so it is still worth calling. Our post on how far in advance you need movers goes into more detail.

The size of the home, the number of stairs at each end, how far the truck sits from the door, how much is packed before we arrive and how many large pieces need to come apart. A ground floor apartment with everything boxed goes much faster than a three story house packed on the day.

Yes. 1st Step Movers is registered with FMCSA for interstate household goods moves, and we have moved Washington families to other parts of Pennsylvania, including Hershey. A move that leaves the state is planned as one job, from loading in Washington to unloading at the new home. See our long distance moving page for how those moves are planned.

Yes, we work through most winter weather. We clear and salt the path where we need to, lay floor protection at every door and keep furniture wrapped while it is outside. If roads become unsafe we call you early to talk through options rather than show up late.

Yes. Moves Monday to Saturday carry a 3 hour minimum, and that minimum includes travel time. Smaller jobs, like a few heavy pieces or a one bedroom apartment, often fit inside it, and larger homes simply run longer. We tell you up front how long we expect your job to take.

Yes. Our labor only crews load or unload the truck or container you rent, using our own dollies, blankets and straps. You drive the truck; our crews never drive a customer rental. It is a good fit when you want to handle the driving yourself.