Newark, DE Movers
Family-owned since 2015 • Licensed & insured • Local & long-distance moves, packing, and storage
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Best Newark, DE Moving Company
Newark is a college town with a busy Main Street, the University of Delaware at its center, and quiet family neighborhoods spread out toward White Clay Creek and Iron Hill. Our Tri-State crew handles all kinds of moves here, from a studio near campus to a four-bedroom house off Route 896. As part of our Tri-State moving service, we know how moving day works in a town where half the homes are rentals.
With a median age of about 22, Newark has a lot of students, grad students, and young renters. Moves pile up around the start and end of the University of Delaware school year, when leases turn over and everyone needs a truck the same week. Book early if your move falls in late May or August. Some apartment and rental buildings near Main Street, Elkton Road, and South College Avenue have no elevator, so we plan for stair carries and bring the right number of movers. We also work with property managers on move-in rules and loading areas.
Downtown parking is limited, and Main Street gets heavy foot and car traffic, especially on class days and game days. We look at your street before moving day and pick a loading spot that keeps the truck close without blocking traffic. Out in the family neighborhoods, homes are mostly single houses and townhomes on quieter streets, so loading is simpler, but we still protect floors, railings, and door frames on every job. If you are moving into a newer community with an HOA, send us the rules and we will follow them.
Need a place to keep your things between leases? Our storage service can hold furniture and boxes over the summer or while you wait on a closing date. We can also pack the whole place or just the kitchen and fragile items, take apart beds and desks, and set everything back up at the new address. Settling in? Grab a bite at Home Grown Cafe or Caffe Gelato on Main Street, or walk the loop around the Newark Reservoir.
We also serve nearby areas, including Wilmington and New Castle, so a move anywhere in New Castle County is easy to plan. A & M Friendly Movers is family-owned since 2015, and we treat every Newark 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
Our Tri-State (PA & DE) crew moves families in Newark every week. These reviews are copied word for word from our Google Business Profile: 4.8 stars from 551 Google reviews.
★★★★★
“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
★★★★★
“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 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
Your Newark Moving Crew
Your Newark move is handled by our Tri-State (PA & DE) crew, based at 115A St Joseph Ln, Downingtown, PA 19335. That’s about 29 miles (around 55 minutes) from Newark, 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
Newark, DE Moving Services
Local Moving
Moves across Newark 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.
Newark, DE Weather
Plan your moving day around the forecast. We watch the weather for every move, including winter storms.
Newark at a Glance
30,330
Population
22.1 years
Median Age
$382,500
Median Home Value
$76,912
Median Household Income
19.0 min
Average Commute
50.7% Own
Own vs. Rent
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates for Newark, DE, via Census Reporter.
Schools Near Newark, DE
Newark is served by Christina School District. Moving with kids? We can time your move around the school calendar.
John R. Downes Elementary School
Grades K-5
West Park Place Elementary School
Grades K-5
R. Elisabeth Maclary Elementary School
Grades K-5
Shue-Medill Middle School
Grades 6-8
Newark High School
Grades 9-12
Always confirm your school zone with Christina School District.
Places to Eat in Newark
Once the truck is unloaded, you have earned a good meal. Here are local favorites.
Deer Park Tavern
American, tavern • Visit website
Klondike Kate's
American, saloon • Visit website
Home Grown Cafe
New American • Visit website
Caffe Gelato
Northern Italian • Visit website
Ali Baba
Middle Eastern • Facebook page
Ole Tapas Lounge & Restaurant
Spanish tapas • Visit website
Things to Do in Newark
Main Street Newark
The city's downtown strip of shops, restaurants and cafes next to the University of Delaware. • Map
University of Delaware campus
The main campus and its central Green, right in the middle of town. • Map
White Clay Creek State Park
Large state park with miles of trails along White Clay Creek on the north side of town. • Map
Newark Reservoir
City reservoir just north of downtown with a walking path of about 1.8 miles. • Map
Iron Hill Park
Wooded county park on Iron Hill with hiking trails, southwest of downtown. • Map
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Moving in Newark: Local Tips From Our Crew
Parking, trash pickup, traffic and building rules can make or break moving day in Newark. Here’s what we plan around.
Schedule bulk pickup by phone
Call Newark Public Works to schedule bulk items, which must be at the curb by 7 AM on collection day but not before 6 PM the night before.
Wrap mattresses and box springs
The City only takes mattresses and box springs for bulk collection if they are wrapped and sealed in plastic, and refrigerators need the doors removed.
Check residential permit streets
Certain Newark residential streets require a parking permit or pass, issued only to residents at qualifying addresses in a permit zone.
City and UD parking are separate
The City enforces parking citywide, but University of Delaware Parking Services handles permits and enforcement on university grounds, so check both before parking a truck on or near campus.
Plan around student move-out
Unscheduled bulk items left at the curb during student move-out lead to fees invoiced to landlords, and the City runs its ‘UDon’t Need It?’ program at UD’s STAR Campus each May.
What Shapes Your Newark 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 Newark depends on stair carries in walk-up rentals, limited downtown parking and Main Street traffic, and the rush of lease turnovers at the start and end of the University of Delaware school year.
Add-Ons
Packing, storage, furniture assembly, and heavy items like pianos and safes.
Newark, DE Moving FAQs
The weeks around the start and end of the University of Delaware school year fill up fast because so many leases turn over. Book as early as you can.
Yes. Some Newark rentals are walk-ups, so we plan for stair carries, bring enough movers, and protect railings and walls on the way down.
Yes. We can pick up your furniture and boxes, store them, and deliver them to your new place when your lease starts. Call 410-499-8777 to plan it.
Yes. A & M Friendly Movers is fully licensed and insured, and we have been family-owned and operated since 2015.
Yes. Our crews come from our Downingtown, PA office, about 29 miles and roughly 55 minutes from Newark. We’re family-owned, licensed and insured, and have been moving families since 2015.
The City of Newark charges landlords fees for unscheduled bulk items left at the curb during move-out, so schedule bulk pickups with Public Works ahead of time. We’ll pad-wrap and move everything you’re keeping.
Local moves are billed hourly, and the clock starts when our crew arrives at your door. Quotes are free, and we’ll walk through parking and access details for your address.
Ready to Move In or Out of Newark?
Tell us your move date and address, and we will send a clear, upfront quote.
Newark Neighborhoods We Move
From historic homes to new subdivisions, our crews know the streets, stairs and HOA rules across Newark.
Main Street / Downtown
Main Street is the commercial heart of Newark and sits right next to the University of Delaware.
University of Delaware area
UD's main campus is in Newark, and with about 24,000 students it is the largest university in Delaware.
Newark Reservoir / Paper Mill Road
The reservoir just north of downtown, completed in 2006, has paved walking trails and connects to William M. Redd Jr. Park.
White Clay Creek State Park area
A state park along White Clay Creek near Newark, with trails, historic structures and a nature center.
Pike Creek
About five miles from downtown Newark and linked to UD and downtown by bike trails; Money Magazine ranked it No. 1 on its 2007 Best Places to Live list.
Hockessin
A bedroom community of about 13,500 residents near Delaware's northwestern border with Pennsylvania.
Bear
A community of about 23,000 residents where housing developments and shopping centers grew along US 40 in the 1980s and 1990s.
Glasgow
A New Castle County community of about 15,300 residents that was once part of the Newark School District.
Newark Areas We Serve
Main Street and downtown
Apartments above shops and older rental houses on side streets, with limited parking and heavy foot traffic.
Around the University of Delaware
Student rentals and apartment buildings near Elkton Road and South College Avenue, with big lease turnover at the start and end of the school year.
Family neighborhoods off Route 896 and Route 273
Single-family homes and townhomes on quieter streets farther from campus, where loading is simpler.