Carolina Shores, NC Movers
Family-owned since 2015 • Licensed & insured • Local & long-distance moves, packing, and storage
Best Carolina Shores, NC Moving Company
Carolina Shores sits right next door to our Calabash home base, which means our crews can usually be at your door faster than anywhere else in Brunswick County. This small, quiet town is built around golf courses, tree-lined streets, and well-kept neighborhoods, and it has become a favorite for retirees and families who want coastal living without beach-town traffic.
Most homes here are single-story brick ranches, patio homes, and newer builds inside HOA communities. That matters on moving day. Many neighborhoods have rules about where a truck can park, what hours movers can work, and how long a trailer can sit in a driveway. Our team plans around those rules so you are not getting a letter from the HOA the week you move in.
Downsizing is common in Carolina Shores, so we do a lot of partial moves, estate moves, and furniture-only jobs. We can pack the whole house or just the fragile pieces, take beds and dining tables apart, and set everything back up in your new place.
Daily life here is easy. The Calabash seafood restaurants are a five-minute drive, the beaches at Sunset and Ocean Isle are close by, and North Myrtle Beach shopping is just across the state line. That central spot is a big reason so many people choose Carolina Shores, and it is why we can often fit you in on short notice.
If you are heading somewhere nearby, we cover Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, and Little River every week. Family-owned since 2015, A & M Friendly Movers treats every Carolina Shores move like we are moving our own neighbors. Our mission is simple: quality, professional service at a fair price. Home is where the heart is, and moving is where it starts. Call 910-758-0081 for a free, no-pressure quote.
See What Our Customers Are Saying
Our Calabash, NC crew moves families in Carolina Shores every week. These reviews are copied word for word from our Google Business Profile: 4.6 stars from 207 Google reviews.
★★★★★
“JT and Nick were truly unbelievably wonderful!!!! They were the BEST movers that we have ever had. They were extremely careful with all of our pieces and more than pleasant to deal with. I cannot tell you how much they made this moving experience so pleasant.”
Pat Sortino
Google review · Calabash, NC location
★★★★★
“We used A & M for the first time today and they will become our movers of choice from now on!! JT & Zack helped us move a very large furniture piece, swap out washers and dryers between two homes both raises beach houses with directional stairs. They arrived promptly at the appointment time, were professional, moved things with care and thought and after using some others in the past few months it was a breath of fresh air to have great service that exceeded our expectations. Would recommend!”
Andrea Smith
Google review · Calabash, NC location
★★★★★
“Our crew TJ, Ox & Jason were right on time and super efficient. They were well organized & made quick work of moving the contents of our storage unit to our new home. Great teamwork. We plan to use A & M to handle the content of our POD in a couple of weeks as well. Recommend them.”
Cori Rose
Google review · Calabash, NC location
Your Carolina Shores Moving Crew
Your Carolina Shores move is handled by our Calabash, NC crew, based at 903 PineClair Drive, Calabash, NC 28467. We’re just a few minutes from anywhere in Carolina Shores, and your hourly clock doesn’t start until we arrive at your home.
Call your local crew: 910-758-0081
Hours: Monday–Sunday, 6 AM–10 PM
Carolina Shores, NC Moving Services
Local Moving
Moves across Carolina Shores and all of Brunswick County.
Long-Distance Moving
Upfront pricing for moves out of state.
Packing & Unpacking
Full or partial packing with quality materials.
Storage
Short- and long-term storage between homes.
Commercial Moving
Offices, retail, and restaurant moves done right.
Junk Removal
Clear out what you do not want to move.
Military Moves
Careful moves on tight PCS timelines.
Piano & Safe Moving
Heavy and specialty items handled safely.
Carolina Shores, NC Weather
Plan your moving day around the forecast. We watch the weather for every move, especially during hurricane season.
Carolina Shores at a Glance
5,017
Population
65.3 years
Median Age
$288,600
Median Home Value
$76,087
Median Household Income
22.2 min
Average Commute
94.7% Own
Own vs. Rent
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates for Carolina Shores town, NC, via Census Reporter.
Schools Near Carolina Shores, NC
Carolina Shores is served by Brunswick County Schools. Moving with kids? We can time your move around the school calendar.
Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Shallotte Middle School
Grades 6-8
West Brunswick High School
Grades 9-12
Brunswick County Early College High School
Grades 9-12
Always confirm your school zone with Brunswick County Schools.
Places to Eat in Carolina Shores
Once the truck is unloaded, you have earned a good meal. Here are local favorites.
Calabash Garden Tea Room
Tea room / cafe • Visit website
The Boundary House Restaurant
American, seafood • Visit website
Christopher's Pizza & Subs
Pizza, subs • Visit website
Sunny Side Up Diner
Breakfast diner • Visit website
The Oyster Rock
Seafood, steakhouse • Visit website
The Hot Dog Works
Hot dogs • Facebook page
Things to Do in Carolina Shores
Carolina Shores Golf & Country Club
Golf course that runs through the middle of the town's neighborhoods. • Map
Calabash Waterfront
Riverfront docks known for Calabash-style seafood and fishing charters. • Map
Ingram Planetarium
Planetarium and science center a few miles away in Sunset Beach. • Map
Kindred Spirit Mailbox
Beachside mailbox on Bird Island where visitors leave notes, reached by a walk from Sunset Beach. • Map
Museum of Coastal Carolina
Natural-history museum on the island at Ocean Isle Beach. • Map
Moving to or from Carolina Shores? Get your free, no-pressure quote today.
Moving in Carolina Shores: Local Tips From Our Crew
Parking, trash pickup, traffic and building rules can make or break moving day in Carolina Shores. Here’s what we plan around.
Check your pickup service
The Carolina Shores Subdivision has no regular garbage pickup by residents’ choice, while communities like The Farm, The Village and Calabash Lakes get county curbside pickup through GFL.
Residents-only drop-off site
The town runs a solid waste convenience site for residents only. It takes bagged trash, recycling and yard debris and is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
Empty, clean moving boxes
The town site accepts corrugated cardboard boxes as long as they’re empty and free of grease.
Confirm your town limits
Carolina Shores and Calabash have interlocking town limits, so confirm which town your address is in before you set up services.
Call your POA first
The town is made up of eight planned communities, and for projects like fences and pools it tells residents to check with their HOA/POA first. Ask about move-day rules while you’re at it.
What Shapes Your Carolina Shores Move Cost
No surprises. Here is exactly what goes into your quote, so you can plan with confidence.
Home Size
How many rooms and how much furniture. A condo and a four-bedroom house are very different jobs.
Distance
Across town, across Brunswick County, or out of state. Local moves are hourly; long-distance moves are priced upfront.
Access
Moves are mostly into single-story homes on paved subdivision streets, but HOA rules on truck parking, move hours and pods can affect timing.
Add-Ons
Packing, storage, furniture assembly, and heavy items like pianos and safes.
Carolina Shores, NC Moving FAQs
Our Calabash crew is about two miles away, so same-week and even next-day moves are often available. Call 910-758-0081 to check the schedule.
Yes. Tell us your community’s rules on parking, work hours, and trailers, and we will build the move plan around them.
Yes. We handle partial moves, estate moves, and furniture-only jobs, plus packing and furniture assembly.
Yes. A & M Friendly Movers is fully licensed and insured, and we have been family-owned and operated since 2015.
Very close. Our office at 903 PineClair Drive in Calabash is just a few minutes away. We’re a family-owned mover and have served the area since 2015.
Yes. Most of Carolina Shores is in planned communities, and we’ll send your association a free certificate of insurance if it asks for one. We’re insured and hold North Carolina Certificate C-2969.
Local moves are billed by the hour, and the clock starts when our crew arrives. We pad-wrap all furniture, and quotes are always free.
Ready to Move In or Out of Carolina Shores?
Tell us your move date and address, and we will send a clear, upfront quote.
Carolina Shores Neighborhoods We Move
From historic homes to new subdivisions, our crews know the streets, stairs and HOA rules across Carolina Shores.
Carolina Shores Subdivision
The town's original community, built partly around a private 18-hole golf course, with single-family homes, patio homes, villas and one-acre lots in The Acreage.
The Farm at Brunswick
Single-family homes and townhouses on 262 acres, with entrances on US 17 and Thomasboro Road.
The Village at Calabash
A community of 520 single-family homes on Thomasboro Road, annexed by the town in 2003.
Calabash Lakes
Single-family homes, paired ranches and townhomes on 164 acres on Thomasboro Road.
Beacon Townes
A townhouse community on US 17 planned for 152 townhouses.
Lighthouse Cove
A single-family neighborhood off Thomasboro Road on the east side of town.
River Rock at Shingletree
One of the town's eight planned communities, served by county curbside garbage pickup.
Eagle Run
Another of the eight planned communities that make up Carolina Shores.
Calabash
The neighboring town to the south; the two towns' limits interlock.
Carolina Shores Areas We Serve
Golf-course homes
Many single-family ranch homes sit along the fairways of the Carolina Shores golf course.
HOA neighborhoods
Much of town is planned subdivisions with homeowners associations, popular with retirees (median age is about 65).
Newer subdivisions off NC 179 and US 17
Newer single-family construction continues on the edges of town near the Calabash and Sunset Beach line.