A Steel Town Built From Scratch
Fairless Hills began in the fall of 1951 on farmland in Falls Township. The Danherst Corporation put up prefabricated homes made by Gunnison, a company owned by U.S. Steel. The steel giant also financed the building. The town took its name from Benjamin Fairless, who was president of U.S. Steel at the time.
The homes were built for workers at the new Fairless Works steel plant, which opened in 1952. By the 1970s the mill employed more than 5,000 people. Most of the plant closed in 2001. The site is now part of the Keystone Industrial Port Complex.
Fairless Hills at a Glance
- ✓A census-designated place inside Falls Township, not its own borough.
- ✓About 1.9 square miles with roughly 9,000 residents.
- ✓Centered near Trenton Road and Canterbury Road, south of U.S. Route 1.
- ✓Public schools run by the Pennsbury School District.
- ✓Falls Township’s own mailing address is Fairless Hills, PA 19030.
Moving Out of a Compact Fairless Hills Home
Factory-built houses in the 1950s were made to be efficient. Rooms tend to be modest and storage space is limited. After 70 years, many owners have updated kitchens, finished basements or added rooms. Others still have the original layout.
Either way, we look at the home before we plan the job. A finished basement may hold as much as the main floor. A tight hallway may mean a dresser travels without its drawers. We pad corners and doorways first, then move room by room.
Our Room-by-Room Approach
- ✓Kitchens get dish packs and cell boxes for glassware.
- ✓Bedrooms get wardrobe boxes so clothes stay on hangers.
- ✓Basements get sorted into keep, donate and haul-away piles first.
- ✓Sheds and garages get emptied last, once the house is clear.
- ✓Every box gets labeled with the room it goes to at the new home.
If you want help with the whole job, our packing services cover everything from the kitchen to the basement. If you would rather pack yourself, we can bring the heavy lifting only.
Short Moves Across the River to Trenton
Trenton, New Jersey, lies just across the Delaware River from Falls Township. U.S. Route 1 runs as a freeway across the north side of the township and on into downtown Trenton. U.S. Route 13 ends at Route 1 inside the township. Those roads make a move to Trenton or Mercer County a short drive.
Short or not, a move into New Jersey crosses a state line. That makes it an interstate move under federal rules. LiteMovers holds USDOT 2173383 and MC-888055 for this kind of work. See our New Jersey movers page and our guide to moving from Philadelphia to New Jersey.
| Move Type | What to Plan For |
|---|---|
| Fairless Hills to Trenton area. | Bridge traffic, NJ parking rules and the new building’s access. |
| Trenton area to Fairless Hills. | Pennsbury school dates and Falls Township trash pickup. |
| Within Falls Township. | A short drive, so packing and loading set the schedule. |
| Out of state. | Delivery windows, inventory and our long-distance service. |
Moving To or From Fairless Hills?
Whether you are going across the street or across the river, LiteMovers can plan it. Tell us your dates and we will map out the day.
Downsizing After Decades in One House
Many Fairless Hills homes have been in the same family for a long time. Some owners are the children or grandchildren of the first steelworker buyers. When it is time to sell, there is often a lot to sort.
LiteMovers offers senior moving and downsizing help for these moves. We can clear unwanted items with our junk removal and donation service. If some pieces need a home for a while, we store them in sealed wooden vaults near King of Prussia. Each vault has a signed inventory and 24-hour video watch.
Local History Worth Knowing
Falls Township is far older than its steel-era suburbs. Fallsington was the main village until Fairless Hills and Levittown were built. Pennsbury Manor, William Penn’s country home, sits along the river in the township. The Sotcher Farmhouse in Fairless Hills joined the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
Neighboring Towns We Serve
Fairless Hills shares Falls Township with several Levittown sections. We also move families in Levittown, Morrisville and Langhorne. Our Bucks County movers hub covers the rest of the county.
LiteMovers is a family-owned company in business since 2007, licensed under PA PUC 8916211. Call (610) 755-5535 or 1-877-798-8989, Monday through Saturday from 9 to 5, for a free estimate.
Fairless Hills Moving FAQs
Is Fairless Hills its own town?
No, Fairless Hills is a census-designated place inside Falls Township. The township handles local services and rules for your address. Public schools are run by the Pennsbury School District, which also serves Yardley, Lower Makefield and Tullytown.
Why was Fairless Hills built?
Fairless Hills was built as housing for workers at U.S. Steel's Fairless Works. Building began in 1951 with prefabricated Gunnison homes. The town was named for Benjamin Fairless, who led U.S. Steel. The mill opened in 1952 and mostly closed in 2001.
Is a move from Fairless Hills to Trenton an interstate move?
Yes, any move from Pennsylvania into New Jersey crosses a state line. That makes it an interstate move, even when the drive is short. LiteMovers holds the federal USDOT and MC numbers needed for these moves.
Can you help clear out a family home in Fairless Hills?
Yes, we help with cleanouts and downsizing moves. We sort items into keep, donate and haul-away groups. We move what you keep, take donations to drop-off sites and remove the rest. Storage is available if you need more time.
How do you handle small rooms in older Fairless Hills homes?
We plan around them before moving day. Drawers come out of dressers, and bed frames and tables get taken apart. Door frames and corners get padded. Then we carry each piece out by the safest path we can find.
What affects the cost of a Fairless Hills move?
Cost depends on the amount you own, the distance and the services you choose. Packing, a full basement, stairs and storage add time. A move to New Jersey has added paperwork. We give a free estimate after we learn your details.
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