By Manuella Irwin

Updated: Mar 4, 2026

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Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv

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986 movers in Damascus

Globe Moving and Storage

(0)
Based in New York, New York

The Man with a Van

(0)
Based in New York, New York

Certified

(0)
Based in New York, New York

Big Apple Moving and Storage

(0)
Based in New York, New York

Abreu Movers

(0)
Based in Bronx, New York

Great Moving and Packing

(12)
Based in Elmira, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Apr, 30 2020 by Kathy Lott

"ALERT! BE AWARE! GREAT MOVING has scammed me out of $1,800 in bogus fees. I used them to move from MD to MI. They picked up 3/23/20 in MD. Date of delivery 4/28/20 to MI. When my stuff was en route they called to say the 53' semi could not acce..."

NY International Shipping

(9)
Based in New York, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Nov, 22 2021 by Monica Goel

"NY International Shipping is an very unprofessional outfit. They essentially blackmailed us but requesting another $878 above the amount that was original requested. Our items had already been shipped internationally so there was not much we could..."

Ideal Moving & Storage

(8)
Based in New York, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Dec, 28 2019 by Mellisa Kasdras

"Ideal gave me a 2 consecutive day window for my move. The dates were quickly approaching and …no call from Ideal. I started calling them and they could not seem to tell me which day the movers were coming. I had to be present on the day of the mov..."

Katz Moving

(4)
Based in Long Island City, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jan, 26 2022 by Fabrice C Houdart

"On the day of the move. Katz Moving just did not show up despite a 25% deposit, a signed contract and a move discussed with Dominic Kostic of Katz. My 8-year old sons and I found ourselves all packed up with no plan B for what felt the longest day..."

Trident Moving Corp

(3)
Based in New York, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Sep, 08 2023 by Mohammed Hashem

"First off all I am not big fan of leaving bad reviews on companies. If I could give them 0 stars I would. Do your homework! The sales pitch is too good to be true but you will need a lot more space than the quote. They are scammers. We called the ..."
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Who regulates Damascus interstate movers?

Damascus moving companies are required to be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) if they perform interstate moves. No matter if it is a moving company or a broker, they should have a valid DOT number. You can look up a mover here.

Agency: United States Department of Transportation
Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington DC 20590
Phone: (855) 368-4200
Website: www.fmcsa.dot.gov

To see if a specific movers complies with regulations, simply select a company from the list.

Moving within vs moving out of Pennsylvania

Let's see how many people move within Pennsylvania versus those who moved from Keystone State to another state.

Moved Within PA
27%
Moved out of PA
73%

From a statistical point of view, 27% of all moves in Pennsylvania have been local while 73% of them have been interstate ones – that is, to another U.S. state.

It looks like the majority of Pennsylvanians have moved out of Philadelphia or another big city in the state in search of a better home, a better job, or a better life in general. It’s important to remember that any cross-country move should begin with accurate moving cost estimation performed after an in-home survey.

Who regulates Pennsylvania local movers

The Public Utility Commission is the authority that regulates the moving companies in Pennsylvania. According to PA Public Utility Commission, household carriers have to comply with certain safety and insurance rules in order to acquire the proper license. Here is a list of Pennsylvania registered companies. Here is some more information when hiring a Pennsylvanian household goods mover.

Agency: Public Utility Commission
Address: 400 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0211
Phone: (800) 692-7380
Website: http://www.puc.state.pa.us

What do people move within Pennsylvania?

Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in PA?

Studio (7%)
1 Bedroom (24%)
2 Bedroom (24%)
3 Bedroom (17%)
4 Bedroom (8%)

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How much does it cost to hire movers

As it turns out, the cost to hire professional movers will effectively solve the ever-present dilemma of whether you should hire a mover or do it yourself. The cost depends on a number of important factors, including the type of the move itself (local move or a long distance). See the breakdown.

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Local Pennsylvania movers near Damascus

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Moscow, Scranton and Tobyhanna can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Damascus, PA sorted by distance:

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By Manuella Irwin

Relocation Expert & Book Author

Manuella is a moving expert featured in Forbes, USA Today, Zillow, The American Moving & Storage Association.

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