By Pamela Smith

Updated: Sep 7, 2025

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392 movers in Gaines

Baltimore Best Movers

(0)
Based in Baltimore, Maryland

Mega Moving Service

(11)
Based in Ellicott City, Maryland
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Aug, 12 2019 by Anurag Bhatia

"Bad experience, review is in negative, cheaters, threatening people, brooked my stuff, verbally abusing, Save your family guys, from these persons. I hired "Ellicott City and movers" and they gave the contract to Mega Moving Service. They broke ..."

Mambo Movers

(1)
Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Mar, 09 2019 by Lyratah Barrett

"Unless you are a highly organized person who knows the rudiments of moving and can handle them well, do not use Mambo Movers. They have attitude and they will leave you out in the cold. They are not the friendliest bunch, they are only there to ..."

Guardian Moving and Storage

(12)
Based in Baltimore, Maryland
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Sep, 05 2019 by Carlos B

"This was a local House hold Goods (HHG) move DoD Contract. The movers showed up around 10:00am on day 1 as the company told me the day before, Everything after that was a disaster, They damage the townhome walls, door and floors. They did not care..."

All Ways Moving & Storage

(0)
Based in Washington, Pennsylvania

JSIII Moving Services

(0)
Based in Germantown, Maryland

M.A.T. Movers

(0)
Based in Germantown, Maryland

Here and Now Movers LLC

(0)
Based in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Shipping Solutions Worldwide

(0)
Based in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Global Express Van Lines

(27)
Based in Halethorpe, Maryland
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Aug, 16 2019 by Susan Dynarski

"They took our deposit and then ghosted. We called repeatedly and they committed to showing up. They did not. We filed a fraud claim with our credit card company, which reimbursed us immediately. Seeing the fraud claim, and losing their money..."
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Who regulates Gaines interstate movers?

Gaines 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 Gaines

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Williamsport, Elmira and State College can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Gaines, PA sorted by distance:

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By Pamela Smith

Relocation Expert & Book Author

Pamela is an experienced specialist in the relocation industry and co-author of two moving books.

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