How much does it cost to move a laboratory in Philadelphia?

It depends on the size of the facility, the equipment, packing, distance and how complex the move is. We prepare a project-specific estimate after reviewing the equipment, materials, both locations and the services you need.

Do you provide laboratory moving services throughout Pennsylvania?

Yes. We handle lab moves throughout Philadelphia, Montgomery County, Chester County and the rest of Pennsylvania, plus interstate moves between Pennsylvania and other states.

Can you move laboratory freezers and temperature-sensitive research materials?

Yes. We plan transport for lab freezers and temperature-sensitive research materials. Requirements depend on the equipment, the materials, the distance and the temperatures needed, so each project is reviewed in advance.

Do you relocate university, hospital and biotechnology laboratories?

Yes. We work with academic, medical, biotech and research organizations. Moves can involve specialized instruments, lab furniture, research equipment and materials that need coordinated prep and transport.

Can you move a laboratory from Philadelphia to another state?

Yes. We run interstate moves to and from Philadelphia and Greater Pennsylvania. Planning can include equipment inventories, protective packing, transport, building coordination and delivery scheduling.

How far in advance should a Philadelphia laboratory move be planned?

As early as you can, especially with sensitive instruments, frozen materials or equipment that needs the manufacturer involved. Early planning leaves time for inventories, vendor coordination, building approvals and scheduling.

Philadelphia Laboratory Moving Services

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Laboratory Moving Services in Philadelphia
and Greater Pennsylvania

Laboratory Movers provides laboratory relocation services in Philadelphia, Greater Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania.

We work with universities, hospitals, biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical facilities and research organizations. Philadelphia’s research community includes the University of Pennsylvania, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Drexel University, Thomas Jefferson University and The Wistar Institute, along with a growing number of biotech, pharmaceutical and cell and gene therapy companies.

Whether you’re moving one lab, shifting equipment between research buildings or relocating a whole facility out of state, we handle the planning, packing, transport and logistics for your project.

Why Choose Laboratory Movers
in Philadelphia?

A lab move takes more planning than a commercial move. Instruments, temperature-sensitive materials, specialized equipment and building access rules all affect how the job is organized.

Laboratory Movers is a specialized division of Hingham Moving Services, moving labs for scientific and research organizations nationwide. We provide:

Scientific equipment moving
Lab packing and custom crating
Temperature-controlled transport for sensitive materials
Lab furniture and casework moving
Storage and logistics
Interstate moves into and out of Pennsylvania

Every move is planned around the lab’s equipment, materials, research schedule, building conditions and day-to-day operations.

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Laboratory Moving Services
in Philadelphia

Scientific Equipment Moving
and Transportation

Each instrument is reviewed before the move. Manufacturer instructions, sensitivity, dimensions, weight and the destination all decide how it gets prepared, packed and transported. Depending on the project, that can include:

Ultra-low-temperature freezers and lab refrigerators
Centrifuges and analytical instruments
Microscopes and optical equipment
Chromatography and spectroscopy systems
Incubators and environmental chambers
Lab benches, casework and workstations

Some instruments need disconnection, recalibration or recommissioning by lab staff or manufacturer-authorized technicians. We sort out who handles what during planning.

Frozen and Temperature-Sensitive
Research Materials

Many lab moves include freezers, frozen samples and other materials that have to stay within a set temperature range.

The right transport method depends on the materials, the conditions they need and how long the move takes. We review those requirements up front and build them into the relocation plan.

A gloved hand holding a glass beaker filled with clear liquid in a laboratory

Packing, Crating, Storage
and Interstate Moves

We pack and crate sensitive or valuable equipment to protect it in transit, and move lab benches, cabinets and workstations along with the instruments. Storage and staging are available when equipment moves in phases or the new space isn’t ready.

For interstate moves, we plan transport between Philadelphia and research destinations anywhere in the United States.

a gloved hand holding a test tube filled with liquid

University City and
Academic Research Labs

University City is one of Philadelphia’s main centers for education, science and medical research, with the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Penn Medicine and a concentration of lab and innovation space. Developments like uCity Square, Schuylkill Yards and Pennovation keep adding to it.

Academic moves often involve specialized instruments, shared equipment, research materials and several investigators or departments. Planning also has to account for building access, elevators, loading areas and schedules that keep research disruption low.

Medical and Biomedical
Research Facilities

Philadelphia’s medical research community extends past University City to Thomas Jefferson University, Temple University and research facilities tied to the region’s major hospital systems.

Medical lab moves can involve analytical instruments, freezers, lab furniture and diagnostic equipment. In active facilities, we work with facility managers, lab staff, equipment vendors and building operations to set the right moving procedures.

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Biotech, Pharma and
Cell and Gene Therapy

Philadelphia has become a major center for cell and gene therapy, supported by universities, biotech startups, pharmaceutical companies and specialized manufacturing. The Philadelphia Navy Yard is a big part of that, with life sciences operations built for research, development and advanced manufacturing.

Pharma and biotech work also extends to King of Prussia, Malvern, Exton and other suburban markets. These moves can call for detailed equipment inventories, coordination around controlled environments and careful scheduling with research or manufacturing staff.

Close-up of a laboratory centrifuge holding blood samples in test tubes.

Challenges of Moving
a Laboratory in Philadelphia

Older buildings and tight access. Many Philadelphia research buildings have limited loading areas, shared freight elevators and narrow equipment paths. We confirm access, elevator capacity and equipment dimensions before move day.

Shared equipment and multiple departments. University and hospital moves often involve equipment shared across labs and several groups on different timelines. We build the schedule around each group’s research needs.

Controlled environments. Biotech and cell therapy facilities can have controlled spaces and strict procedures for what comes in and out. We coordinate with facility and quality staff on those requirements as part of the plan.

Scientist working in a lab adjusting equipment for research purposes, ensuring safety protocols.

Laboratory Relocation Experience
Across the Country

Pennsylvania to Dallas: university research lab

We completed an interstate university lab move from Pennsylvania to Dallas, Texas. The equipment included battery research equipment, testing machinery, lab furnaces, vacuum equipment and analytical instruments, with protective packing, detailed inventories and delivery schedules coordinated between both facilities.

Ithaca, New York to Palo Alto, California: instruments and frozen materials

We prepared a cross-country relocation plan for a university research lab moving about 2,800 miles from Ithaca to Palo Alto. The inventory included LC-MS and GC-MS instruments, HPLC systems, reactors, chillers and freezers. Frozen and refrigerated materials were planned as a separate shipment with insulated containers, temperature monitoring and backup refrigeration.

Both projects are relevant to universities and research organizations planning a move into or out of the Philadelphia region.

Philadelphia and Pennsylvania
Areas We Serve

We serve research organizations throughout Philadelphia, its suburbs and the rest of Pennsylvania, including:

Philadelphia: University City, Center City, West Philadelphia, the Navy Yard and South Philadelphia
Montgomery County: King of Prussia, Plymouth Meeting, Blue Bell and Horsham
Chester and Delaware Counties: Malvern, Exton, West Chester and Newtown Square
Greater Philadelphia: Bucks County, the Pennsylvania suburbs and nearby South Jersey and Delaware

We also handle long-distance moves between Philadelphia and research facilities anywhere in the United States.

Nearby: New York City laboratory moving, Pittsburgh laboratory moving and Washington, DC laboratory moving.

Frequently Asked Questions About
Philadelphia Laboratory Moves

: It depends on the size of the facility, the equipment, packing, distance and how complex the move is. We prepare a project-specific estimate after reviewing the equipment, materials, both locations and the services you need.
: Yes. We handle lab moves throughout Philadelphia, Montgomery County, Chester County and the rest of Pennsylvania, plus interstate moves between Pennsylvania and other states.
: Yes. We plan transport for lab freezers and temperature-sensitive research materials. Requirements depend on the equipment, the materials, the distance and the temperatures needed, so each project is reviewed in advance.
: Yes. We work with academic, medical, biotech and research organizations. Moves can involve specialized instruments, lab furniture, research equipment and materials that need coordinated prep and transport.
: Yes. We run interstate moves to and from Philadelphia and Greater Pennsylvania. Planning can include equipment inventories, protective packing, transport, building coordination and delivery scheduling.
: As early as you can, especially with sensitive instruments, frozen materials or equipment that needs the manufacturer involved. Early planning leaves time for inventories, vendor coordination, building approvals and scheduling.
: Yes. We can stage or store equipment and lab contents when equipment moves in phases or the new space isn’t ready. What’s needed depends on the equipment and how long it’s stored.

Start Planning Your
Philadelphia Laboratory Move

Tell us your origin and destination, equipment inventory, schedule, frozen materials, chemical inventory, storage needs and building access. Send Laboratory Movers your project details or RFP using the form below, or call for your specialized consultation.

Philadelphia Laboratory Movers

BIOTECH • PHARMA • ACADEMIC • CLINICAL

Laboratory Moving Services in Philadelphia and Greater Pennsylvania

Why Choose Laboratory Movers in Philadelphia?

BIOTECH • PHARMA • ACADEMIC • CLINICAL

Laboratory Moving Services in Philadelphia

Scientific Equipment Moving and Transportation

Frozen and Temperature-Sensitive Research Materials

Packing, Crating, Storage and Interstate Moves

University City and Academic Research Labs

Medical and Biomedical Research Facilities

Biotech, Pharma and Cell and Gene Therapy

Challenges of Moving a Laboratory in Philadelphia

Laboratory Relocation Experience Across the Country

Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Areas We Serve

Frequently Asked Questions About Philadelphia Laboratory Moves

Laboratory Moving Services in Philadelphia
and Greater Pennsylvania

Why Choose Laboratory Movers
in Philadelphia?

Laboratory Moving Services
in Philadelphia

Scientific Equipment Moving
and Transportation

Frozen and Temperature-Sensitive
Research Materials

Packing, Crating, Storage
and Interstate Moves

University City and
Academic Research Labs

Medical and Biomedical
Research Facilities

Biotech, Pharma and
Cell and Gene Therapy

Challenges of Moving
a Laboratory in Philadelphia

Laboratory Relocation Experience
Across the Country

Philadelphia and Pennsylvania
Areas We Serve

Frequently Asked Questions About
Philadelphia Laboratory Moves