Elsmere, DE Movers
Family-owned since 2015 • Licensed & insured • Local & long-distance moves, packing, and storage
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Best Elsmere, DE Moving Company
Elsmere is a small town just west of Wilmington, and it started out in the 1880s as one of the first suburbs in northern Delaware. Our Tri-State crew moves families, renters, and seniors all over town, from the side streets off Kirkwood Highway to the blocks near New Road and DuPont Road. As part of our Tri-State moving service, we know how these older neighborhoods work on moving day.
A lot of Elsmere homes are older houses on small lots, built many years before anyone thought about king-size beds and big sectional sofas. That can mean narrow stairways, tight bedroom doors, and basements with low ceilings. We pad banisters and door frames, take apart beds and big dressers when needed, and measure the tricky spots before we carry anything. About one in three homes in town is rented, so we also move plenty of apartments and rental houses, often on short notice. Just let us know about any lease rules or move-out deadlines, and we will build the day around them.
Kirkwood Highway (Route 2) is the main road through town, with DuPont Road (Route 100) on the east side and Route 141 close by. These roads get busy at rush hour, and freight trains still run through Elsmere on the CSX line, so a crossing can hold up a truck for a few minutes. We plan start times around traffic and pick a parking spot on your street before we arrive. On narrow blocks with cars parked on both sides, a smaller truck or a short carry to the door is sometimes the better plan, and we will talk that through with you ahead of time.
Need help getting ready? Our packing and unpacking service can box up the whole house or just the kitchen and fragile items. Leaving a family home after many years? We handle downsizing moves, partial moves, and furniture-only jobs, and we offer storage when your closing dates do not line up. Once the truck is empty, grab a sub from Casapulla’s or something sweet from Serpe & Sons Bakery on Kirkwood Highway. You earned it.
We also serve nearby areas, including Wilmington and Newark, so a move across New Castle County is easy to plan. A & M Friendly Movers is family-owned since 2015, and we treat every Elsmere move like we are helping 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 410-499-8777 for a free quote.
See What Our Customers Are Saying
Our Tri-State (PA & DE) crew moves families in Elsmere every week. These reviews are copied word for word from our Google Business Profile: 4.8 stars from 551 Google reviews.
★★★★★
“I had a great experience with A &M FRIENDLY MOVERS. The men were very professional, friendly, and efficient. It was not an easy move because I wasn’t entirely ready, but they handled it amazingly well. At the end of the move, I was a little nervous about how much it was going to cost. When They handed me the bill at the end of the move. I was pleasantly surprised because it was Very reasonable. I will highly recommend &M FRIENDLY MOVERS and I know I want use them in future moves.”
Barbara
Google review · Tri-State (PA & DE) location
★★★★★
“Jim and Thomas were exceptional at PACKING our four bedroom house! They will respectful of our property, they worked quickly and quietly, yet were conversational with us! They were pleasant company in our home and we highly recommend this team! *Edit to add- The next day the wonderful team of 5 (Jim, Juan, Shawn, Steven & Kyree) came to then MOVE our 4 bedroom home! They worked swiftly, quietly, with much respect for both houses. taking time to protect our belongings during the move and the walls/floors. They worked like a well oiled machine, even when the day was taking longer than first expected! We got them Pizza and Gatorades and they were so gracious with Thanks! Well worth it!”
Lisa Geib
Google review · Tri-State (PA & DE) location
★★★★★
“I used A&M Friendly Movers in 2022. They were prompt, friendly and efficient. I was having a family crisis and was visibly upset, they were compassionate and continued unloading and listening to my friend who was helping. They understood and gave me well wishes. They took a small break and we made small talk. It was a very hot day and i was concerned for them over heating. Very professional and excellent packers! Nothing was broken or damaged. I would use them again and will recommend them to anyone”
Aunti C's Pet Care
Google review · Tri-State (PA & DE) location
Your Elsmere Moving Crew
Your Elsmere move is handled by our Tri-State (PA & DE) crew, based at 115A St Joseph Ln, Downingtown, PA 19335. That’s about 26 miles (around 45 minutes) from Elsmere, and your hourly clock doesn’t start until we arrive at your home.
Call your local crew: 410-499-8777
Hours: Monday–Sunday, 6 AM–10 PM
Elsmere, DE Moving Services
Local Moving
Moves across Elsmere and all of New Castle 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.
Elsmere, DE Weather
Plan your moving day around the forecast. We watch the weather for every move, including winter storms.
Elsmere at a Glance
6,203
Population
35.5 years
Median Age
$225,800
Median Home Value
$67,944
Median Household Income
24.4 min
Average Commute
65.7% Own
Own vs. Rent
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates for Elsmere, DE, via Census Reporter.
Schools Near Elsmere, DE
Elsmere is served by Red Clay Consolidated School District. Moving with kids? We can time your move around the school calendar.
Austin D. Baltz Elementary School
Grades K-5
Alexis I. du Pont Middle School
Grades 6-8
Thomas McKean High School
Grades 9-12
Conrad Schools of Science
Grades 6-12
Always confirm your school zone with Red Clay Consolidated School District.
Places to Eat in Elsmere
Once the truck is unloaded, you have earned a good meal. Here are local favorites.
Casapulla's Elsmere Steak & Sub Shop
Subs, cheesesteaks • Visit website
Serpe & Sons Bakery
Italian bakery • Visit website
Legal Grounds Cafe
Coffee shop, cafe • Visit website
Sakura Japanese Sushi Restaurant
Japanese, sushi • Facebook page
El Pique
Mexican • Visit website
Feby's Fishery
Seafood • Visit website
Things to Do in Elsmere
Joseph R. Walling Park
One of several small town parks in Elsmere. • Map
Elsmere Bark Park
The town's fenced dog park. • Map
Junction Street Park
Neighborhood park near the Junction Street end of town. • Map
Delcastle Recreation Area
Large New Castle County park a short drive west of town. • Map
Wilmington Riverfront
Riverwalk along the Christina River with restaurants and the minor-league ballpark, a few miles east. • Map
Moving to or from Elsmere? Get your free, no-pressure quote today.
Moving in Elsmere: Local Tips From Our Crew
Parking, trash pickup, traffic and building rules can make or break moving day in Elsmere. Here’s what we plan around.
Know your pickup days
Trash (black lid) goes out for Thursday collection, and recycling and yard waste are collected Friday, with carts on the street the night before.
Call for bulk pickup
Bulk items are picked up by special request through Republic Services, the Town’s hauler.
Landlords need a rental permit
Town Code 182-2 requires an annual rental permit for each unit before any tenant moves in.
Keep snow days clear
During snowfall, Public Works asks residents to avoid parking in the roadway and use driveways so plows can clear streets.
Plan around Kirkwood Highway
DE 2 (Kirkwood Highway) is Elsmere’s main road, and DE 141 reaches the town via an interchange at Prices Corner.
What Shapes Your Elsmere 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 New Castle County, or out of state. Local moves are hourly; long-distance moves are priced upfront.
Access
Move time in Elsmere depends on narrow stairs in older homes, curb parking on tight side streets, rush-hour traffic on Kirkwood Highway, and the occasional freight train at a rail crossing.
Add-Ons
Packing, storage, furniture assembly, and heavy items like pianos and safes.
Elsmere, DE Moving FAQs
Most Elsmere streets have curb parking and some blocks are narrow. Send us your address and we will plan the truck size and the best loading spot before moving day.
Yes. We measure stairways and doors first, take apart beds and large pieces when needed, and pad railings and walls. If something will not fit, we tell you before we start.
Yes. We handle apartments, rental houses, partial moves, and furniture-only jobs. Call 410-499-8777 to check open dates.
Yes. A & M Friendly Movers is fully licensed and insured, and we have been family-owned and operated since 2015.
Our Downingtown office at 115A St Joseph Ln is about 26 miles, roughly 47 minutes, from Elsmere. Local moves are billed hourly, and the clock starts when we arrive.
Elsmere’s hauler picks up bulk items by special request, so call ahead of move week. We pad-wrap and move everything you’re keeping.
Yes. We’re a family-owned company, in business since 2015, and fully licensed and insured. We also provide free certificates of insurance for apartment buildings that ask for one.
Ready to Move In or Out of Elsmere?
Tell us your move date and address, and we will send a clear, upfront quote.
Elsmere Neighborhoods We Move
From historic homes to new subdivisions, our crews know the streets, stairs and HOA rules across Elsmere.
Kirkwood Highway
DE 2, Elsmere's main east–west road, heading east to Wilmington and west to Newark.
Prices Corner
An unincorporated community at DE 2 and DE 141 west of Elsmere, home to the Prices Corner Shopping Center.
Fairgrounds Park
One of Elsmere's neighborhood parks; the town hosted the Delaware State Fair from 1917 to 1928 on grounds later converted to housing.
Wilmington VA Medical Center
A veterans hospital on the western edge of town, opened in 1950.
Elsmere Junction
Where CSX's Philadelphia Subdivision and East Penn Railroad's Wilmington & Northern line interchange.
Canby Park Estates
The Wilmington neighborhood DE 2 enters as it leaves Elsmere.
Marshallton
A community along the Kirkwood Highway corridor between Newark and Wilmington.
Newport
A town to the south that incorporated in 1873 and grew as a Christina River port.
Elsmere Areas We Serve
Along Kirkwood Highway
The main road through town, lined with shops, restaurants and nearby side streets of older homes, where traffic and curb parking shape the move.
New Road and Junction Street area
Older residential blocks near the CSX rail line and the old fairgrounds area, with modest homes on small lots.
West side near the VA Medical Center
Residential streets on the western edge of town near the Wilmington VA Medical Center and quick access to Route 141.