Glasgow, DE Movers
Family-owned since 2015 • Licensed & insured • Local & long-distance moves, packing, and storage
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Best Glasgow, DE Moving Company
Glasgow, Delaware, grows out from the crossroads of U.S. Route 40 (Pulaski Highway) and Route 896 in southern New Castle County. It started as a tavern stop called Aikentown during the Revolution, and today it is a busy suburb of about 15,000 people with Maryland just down the road. It is an unincorporated area, so the county handles most local services. Many people move here to be close to Newark, Wilmington, and Interstate 95 while still having room for a yard.
Most homes here are single-family houses, and many were built around the 1990s with three or four bedrooms. There are also many twins and rowhomes, plus some apartments. These homes tend to have two stories and basements, so a typical move means a lot of stairs and a full truck. We wrap furniture, pad the stairwells, and set up your beds before we leave. Our crews also load carefully so your TV, dishes, and lamps arrive in one piece. If you have a basement or garage full of boxes, we can pack and move that too.
Glasgow has a lot of community-style neighborhoods with HOAs, and some of them limit where a moving truck can park or how long it can stay. Check with your HOA or management office, and let us know what they say about permits, hours, and parking. We will pick the right truck size so we are not blocking the street longer than we need to. Townhouse and twin streets can be tight, and we plan the truck spot before the day begins.
Everyday life is built around Route 40 and Route 896. Peoples Plaza has shops and restaurants, and Glasgow Park is a 250-acre county park with paved trails, courts, and a skate bowl. Lums Pond State Park is nearby, too, and the Maryland line is only a few minutes down Route 40. The average commute is around 29 minutes, and both highways back up at rush hour, so we plan start times to miss the worst of it.
We also serve nearby Bear, Newark, Middletown, and Elkton, Maryland. Whether you are moving across town or across the country, one call sets it up. Family-owned since 2015, A & M Friendly Movers treats every Glasgow 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.
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“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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Glasgow, DE Moving Services
Local Moving
Moves across Glasgow 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.
Glasgow, DE Weather
Plan your moving day around the forecast. We watch the weather for every move, including winter storms.
Glasgow at a Glance
15,546
Population
43.5 years
Median Age
$373,900
Median Home Value
$113,982
Median Household Income
29.1 min
Average Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates for Glasgow CDP, DE, via Census Reporter.
Schools Near Glasgow, DE
Glasgow is served by Christina School District. Moving with kids? We can time your move around the school calendar.
Henry M. Brader Elementary School
Grades K-5
William B. Keene Elementary School
Grades K-5
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
Grades 6-8
Glasgow High School
Grades 9-12
Hodgson Vo-Tech High School
Grades 9-12
Always confirm your school zone with Christina School District.
Places to Eat in Glasgow
Once the truck is unloaded, you have earned a good meal. Here are local favorites.
McGlynn's Pub
Pub fare
Stewart's Brewing Co
Brewpub
El Tapatio
Mexican
Pho Nhu Vu
Vietnamese
Trattoria Di Napoli
Italian, pizza
Things to Do in Glasgow
Glasgow Park
250-acre county park with about 2.75 miles of paved trails, courts, a skate bowl, and a sledding hill. • Map
Lums Pond State Park
State park near Bear with a large pond, trails, and fishing. • Map
White Clay Creek State Park
Newark state park popular for hiking, biking, and trout fishing. • Map
Fred Rust Ice Arena
University of Delaware ice rink with public skating. • Map
La Grange
Historic house on Route 40 near Route 896 that is on the National Register of Historic Places. • Map
Moving to or from Glasgow? Get your free, no-pressure quote today.
What Shapes Your Glasgow 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
Two-story homes with basements, HOA parking rules, and rush-hour traffic on Route 40 and Route 896 are what most affect move time.
Add-Ons
Packing, storage, furniture assembly, and heavy items like pianos and safes.
Glasgow, DE Moving FAQs
Yes. Glasgow is close to Elkton, Maryland, and we do local and long-distance moves in both directions.
Yes. Share your HOA’s rules on parking and move hours and we will plan the truck and the day around them.
Yes. Many Glasgow homes have two floors and a basement, so we pad stairwells and take large furniture apart when needed.
Yes. A & M Friendly Movers is fully licensed and insured, and we have been family-owned and operated since 2015.
Ready to Move In or Out of Glasgow?
Tell us your move date and address, and we will send a clear, upfront quote.
Glasgow Areas We Serve
Route 40 and Route 896 crossroads
The busy commercial center of Glasgow, with shopping, Peoples Plaza, and the old Aikentown roots.
Single-family neighborhoods
About 58 percent of homes are single detached houses, many built around the 1990s with three or four bedrooms.
Twins, rowhomes, and apartments
About a quarter of homes are semi-detached, with a smaller number of apartment buildings, where parking and stairs affect the move.