Coatesville, PA Movers
Family-owned since 2019 • Licensed & insured • Local & long-distance moves, packing, and storage
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Best Coatesville, PA Moving Company
Coatesville is the only city in Chester County, built along the West Branch of the Brandywine Creek and long known for the Lukens steel mill. Our Tri-State crew moves families and renters across the city and the townships around it, from older blocks off Lincoln Highway to newer homes on the edges of town. As part of our Tri-State moving service, we know how Coatesville moves come together.
A lot of Coatesville homes are older brick rowhomes, twins, and large single homes built when the steel mill was growing. That means steep stairs, narrow halls, and front doors close to the sidewalk. The city sits in a valley, so some streets are hilly too. We pad railings and door frames, take apart big furniture when needed, and plan the safest path from the house to the truck before we start carrying. If a big piece will not make the turn at the top of the stairs, we tell you up front.
Downtown along Lincoln Highway, many apartments sit above storefronts or inside older houses that were split into units. These moves often mean several flights of stairs, shared entrances, and tight street parking. We look at your block ahead of time and send enough crew to keep things moving. If you are moving into a newer home or townhouse just outside the city, we follow your community’s rules on parking and move hours. Many homes in Caln, Valley, and West Brandywine townships have garages and basements full of stored items, so we plan the time and truck size to match.
Getting around is easy. The Route 30 bypass runs just north of the city, Lincoln Highway runs through downtown, and Route 82 heads north and south. We plan start times around rush hour when we can, and we keep an eye on events downtown like First Fridays that bring extra cars and people to Lincoln Highway. Need help getting ready? Our packing and unpacking service can pack your whole home or just the fragile items, and we also offer storage and long-distance moves.
We also serve nearby Downingtown, Parkesburg, and the townships around Coatesville. A & M Friendly Movers is family-owned since 2019, and we treat every Coatesville move like we are moving our own family. Our mission is simple: quality, professional service at a fair price. Home is where the heart is, and moving is where it starts. Call 410-499-8777 for a free quote.
See What Our Customers Are Saying
★★★★★
“These guys were terrific. They were on time, they never stopped, super nice guys. Not one piece of furniture scratched, nothing broke. I highly recommend them.”
Mary Bane
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“Extremely responsive, professional, and most of all they move furniture well. Fast but very cautious too. You can tell they know what they are doing.”
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“Matt and his team moved us across 8 states with care, concern, and pride. The very, very best. Can’t say enough good things.”
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Coatesville, PA Moving Services
Local Moving
Moves across Coatesville and all of Chester 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.
Coatesville, PA Weather
Plan your moving day around the forecast. We watch the weather for every move, including snow and ice in the winter.
Coatesville at a Glance
13,353
Population
35.7 years
Median Age
$194,000
Median Home Value
$59,256
Median Household Income
25.1 min
Average Commute
40.0% Own
Own vs. Rent
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates for Coatesville, PA, via Census Reporter.
Schools Near Coatesville, PA
Coatesville is served by Coatesville Area School District. Moving with kids? We can time your move around the school calendar.
Rainbow Elementary School
Grades K-5
Kings Highway Elementary School
Grades K-5
Scott Middle School
Grades 6-8
Coatesville Area Intermediate High School
Grades 9-10
Coatesville Area Senior High School
Grades 11-12
Always confirm your school zone with Coatesville Area School District.
Places to Eat in Coatesville
Once the truck is unloaded, you have earned a good meal. Here are local favorites.
The Whip Tavern
English pub • View on Yelp
The Little Chef Family Restaurant
Diner • View on Yelp
Lincoln Diner
Diner • View on Yelp
Stottsville Inn
American • View on Yelp
Jack's Pizza & Pasta
Pizza, Italian • View on Yelp
Double D Diner
Diner • View on Yelp
Things to Do in Coatesville
National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum
Museum on the old Lukens Steel grounds that tells the story of iron and steel making in Coatesville. • Map
Gateway Park
City park that hosts summer concerts and the yearly Unity Day celebration. • Map
First Fridays downtown
Monthly downtown events from spring into fall with food, music and local vendors. • Map
Abdala Park
City park with playground space and an outdoor fitness court. • Map
Hibernia County Park
Chester County park with a mansion, fishing pond and trails a few miles north of the city. • Map
Moving to or from Coatesville? Get your free, no-pressure quote today.
What Shapes Your Coatesville 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 Chester County, or out of state. Local moves are hourly; long-distance moves are priced upfront.
Access
Move time in Coatesville depends on steep stairs in older rowhomes, hilly streets in the valley, tight street parking downtown, and traffic on Lincoln Highway and the Route 30 bypass.
Add-Ons
Packing, storage, furniture assembly, and heavy items like pianos and safes.
Coatesville, PA Moving FAQs
Yes. We pad railings and doorways, take apart large furniture when needed, and plan the path from each room to the truck before we start.
Yes. We handle walk-up apartments above storefronts and in converted houses, and we plan truck parking on your block ahead of time.
Yes. We move families in Caln, Valley, Sadsbury, West Brandywine and the other townships near the city. Call 410-499-8777 for a free quote.
Yes. A & M Friendly Movers is fully licensed and insured, and we have been family-owned and operated since 2019.
Ready to Move In or Out of Coatesville?
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Coatesville Areas We Serve
Historic downtown and Lincoln Highway
Older brick buildings with apartments over storefronts and in converted houses, where stairs and street parking shape the move.
East End and South End blocks
Streets of brick rowhomes and twins built during the steel mill years, many with steep stairs and hilly streets.
Surrounding townships
Single-family homes and newer townhouse communities in nearby Caln, Valley and West Brandywine townships, some with HOA rules.