Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Pittsburgh Moving Company Since 1914
Gardner Moving has been serving Pittsburgh families since 1914, evolving from horse-drawn wagons to modern trucks while maintaining family ownership across four generations. Our team of highly trained professionals specializes in residential, commercial, and long-distance moves, complemented by secure storage solutions and specialized services like piano and senior moving. Licensed and insured, we prioritize careful handling of belongings, transparent communication, and tailored solutions for each client's unique needs.With decades of local expertise, we navigate apartment regulations, HOA requirements, and complex logistics to ensure seamless transitions. Recognized by senior centers and industry associations, our commitment to quality service has earned consistent customer satisfaction and community trust. We operate from our South Fayette Township facility, offering free estimates and 24/7 support for emergency planning consultations.
Services
Residential Moving
Commercial Moving
Self Storage
Piano Moving
Senior Moving
Apartment Moving
Local Moves
Packing Services
Furniture Delivery
Long-Distance Moving
Details
- Year established: 1914
Highlights and features
- Family-owned business operating for over 100 years with four generations of experience
- Licensed and insured moving specialists with trained professionals for all move types
- Tailored solutions for senior, apartment, and commercial moving requirements
- Secure storage facility with convenient access options available
- Consistently recognized by senior centers and industry associations for quality service
Associations and certifications
- Pennsylvania Moving and Storage Association
- Angie's List Super Service Award
What people say
Efficient and professional
Honest quote
No damage
Reasonable price
Highly recommend
Services
Residential Moving
Gardner Moving provides comprehensive residential moving services for local and long-distance relocations. Our trained professionals handle all aspects from packing preparation to transportation, ensuring careful handling of belongings during transitions between homes, apartments, or retirement communities. We offer flexible scheduling and transparent pricing with free estimates.
Commercial Moving
Specializing in commercial moves for offices, retail spaces, and medical facilities, our team minimizes business disruption during relocations. We handle equipment transportation, furniture assembly, and coordinate logistics to ensure timely resumption of business operations while maintaining careful handling of valuable assets.
Self Storage
Our secure storage facility in South Fayette Township offers climate-controlled units with gated access. This service provides temporary storage solutions during transitional periods between moves, with flexible access hours for retrieving items before final delivery to new locations.
Senior Moving
Designed specifically for senior transitions to assisted living centers, our service includes careful handling of lifetime possessions with respectful treatment. We coordinate logistics for downsizing and relocation, working closely with senior centers to ensure stress-free moves for older adults.
Piano Moving
Specialized moving service for pianos and other musical instruments requiring extra care. Our trained team uses specialized equipment to safely transport delicate instruments, ensuring protection during loading, transportation, and unloading processes.
People
Joseph P. Gardner
Third Generation Owner
Third-generation owner who expanded services into Pittsburgh suburbs starting in 1976. Led business growth while maintaining family commitment to quality service and careful handling of customer belongings.
Michael W. Gardner
Third Generation Owner
Joined the business after U.S. Army service in 1976, expanding local capabilities and establishing long-distance services. Maintained family tradition of personal attention while growing the company's reach.
Mike E. Gardner
Fourth Generation Owner
Fourth-generation owner who joined in 1993, continuing family legacy of quality moving services. Focuses on maintaining high standards of care and professionalism established by previous generations.
Mark Gardner
Fourth Generation Owner
Fourth-generation owner who joined in 1997, contributing to continued family leadership. Works to preserve the company's reputation for reliable service and careful handling of customer possessions.
Kathy Gardner
Office Manager
Managed office operations from 2002-2013, providing administrative leadership during critical growth periods. Maintained organizational efficiency while supporting the family business's expansion.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We serve Pittsburgh's South Hills including Bethel Park, Bridgeville, Canonsburg, Mt. Lebanon, and surrounding areas with local and eastern U.S. long-distance moves.
Do you offer storage solutions?
Yes, we have a secure storage facility in South Fayette Township with gated access for temporary storage during transitional periods between moves.
Are you licensed for commercial moves?
We're fully licensed and insured with experience handling office relocations, retail moves, and medical facility transitions while minimizing business disruption.
How do you handle senior relocations?
Our senior moving specialists provide careful handling of lifetime possessions with coordinated logistics for downsizing and transitions to assisted living centers.
Can you move pianos?
Yes, we offer specialized piano moving services using appropriate equipment to ensure safe transportation of musical instruments.
Do you provide free estimates?
We offer free, no-obligation in-home estimates for all moving services with transparent pricing and no hidden fees.
