Moving and Storage Services in Adams County, PA
When it’s time to relocate a home or business anywhere between Gettysburg and Biglerville, you want a crew that already knows the back roads, the older farmhouse staircases, and the seasonal traffic around the Adams County Courthouse during tourist season. Gastley’s Moving & Storage, Inc. has been that crew since 1964: a family owned company based right here in Biglerville, handling residential and commercial moves, local and long distance relocations, and secure storage for our neighbors throughout the county.
Full Service Moving and Storage for Adams County Homes and Businesses
We handle every part of a move so you don’t have to juggle multiple vendors. Our Adams County customers most often call us for:
Residential Moving
Residential moving for houses, apartments, and senior relocations, including the narrow staircases and older wood floors common in Gettysburg’s historic district homes.
Commercial and Office Moving
Commercial and office moving for the small businesses, medical offices, and county government contractors based around Gettysburg, Littlestown, and New Oxford, scheduled to minimize downtime.
Local and Long Distance Moves
Local and long distance moves, from a short hop across Straban Township to a full interstate relocation through our affiliation with National Van Lines.
Storage, Packing, and Specialty Services
Secure short and long term storage, useful when a closing date slips during a busy market or when a farmhouse renovation runs longer than planned.
Professional packing and unpacking, with containerized packing and specialized crating for pianos, gun safes, and antiques, items we see often in this part of Pennsylvania.
Key Facts Adams County Residents Should Know Before Moving
- Adams County’s county seat, Gettysburg, sees heavy visitor traffic spring through fall, so weekday morning moves near downtown typically go faster than weekend afternoons.
- Many communities, including Biglerville, East Berlin, Fairfield, and Bendersville, have long rural driveways or shared farm lanes that require a walk-through before move day to plan truck access.
- Older housing stock in and around Gettysburg’s historic district often has narrower staircases and original plaster walls, which changes how furniture should be wrapped and carried.
- Rural township roads can be affected by seasonal weight restrictions during spring thaw, which we account for when routing larger moving trucks.
Common Moving Challenges We Solve in Adams County
Long, Narrow, or Gravel Driveways
Orchard properties and rural homesteads around Aspers and Biglerville often have driveways that were never built for a full size moving truck. We scout access ahead of time and, when needed, use a shuttle vehicle to bridge the gap without tearing up your lawn or lane.
Tight Staircases in Historic Homes
Homes near the Gettysburg battlefield and borough center were often built in the 1800s, with staircases and door frames narrower than modern construction. Our crews measure clearances before lifting anything large and use furniture protection built for delicate original trim.
Timing Around Tourist Season and Local Events
Summer weekends and events like Remembrance Day bring heavy traffic through downtown Gettysburg. We schedule around these windows so your moving day doesn’t stall behind battlefield tour traffic.
Storage Gaps Between Closing Dates
In a competitive local housing market, closing dates on a new home don’t always line up with a move-out date. Our short and long term storage options give Adams County families and businesses a safe place to keep belongings until the new address is ready.
How a Move With Gastley’s Works
Transport
Local moves across the county or long distance moves nationwide through our National Van Lines affiliation.
Unloading and setup
We place furniture where you want it and handle unpacking if you’ve requested that service.
Storage, if needed
Belongings can move directly into secure short or long term storage if your new space isn’t ready.
Frequently Asked Questions About Moving and Storage in Adams County
Moving costs in Adams County depend on home size, distance, and whether packing services are included, so we provide a free written estimate after a quick in-home or virtual walk-through. Rural properties with long driveways or historic homes with tight stairs can affect labor time, which we factor into the quote upfront.
Yes, we offer both short and long term storage so your belongings have a secure place to stay if your closing date or move-in date shifts. This is common in Adams County’s competitive housing market, where timelines between selling and buying don’t always line up.
Yes, our crew handles pianos, gun safes, and antiques regularly using specialized crating and containerized packing built for heavy or delicate items. These items are common in the older homes and farmhouses throughout Adams County, so our team trains specifically for them.
Yes, we regularly move homes in and around downtown Gettysburg, including properties with narrow staircases, original woodwork, and limited street parking. We schedule these moves around tourist traffic patterns to keep the day on track.
Yes, through our affiliation with National Van Lines, Inc. we handle long distance and interstate moves out of Adams County in addition to local relocations. The same crew that packs your home also coordinates the long haul logistics, so you have one point of contact throughout.
Yes, Gastley’s Moving & Storage is licensed, bonded, and insured, holding PA PUC #A00107072, ICC-MC 270502, and DOT 547476. We’ve operated under this licensing as a family business since 1964.
Related Services
- Residential Moving Services
- Commercial and Office Moving
- Professional Packing and Unpacking
- Short and Long Term Storage
- Long Distance and Interstate Moving
Ready to Plan Your Move in Adams County?
From orchard-country farmhouses to historic homes near the battlefield, we’ve spent 60 years learning what it takes to move Adams County right. Reach out for a free, no-obligation estimate and a plan built around your property, not a generic checklist.