Wilmington, DE Movers

Family-owned since 2015 • Licensed & insured • Local & long-distance moves, packing, and storage

Best Wilmington, DE Moving Company

Wilmington is the biggest city in Delaware, but it still feels like a set of small neighborhoods. Our Tri-State crew moves families and renters all over the city, from Trolley Square and the Highlands to Little Italy, Midtown Brandywine, and the Riverfront. As part of our Delaware moving service, we know how these older streets and newer buildings work on moving day.

A lot of Wilmington homes are brick rowhomes and twins built many years ago. That means steep stairs, narrow halls, and front doors that open right onto the sidewalk. We pad railings and door frames, take apart beds and big furniture when needed, and plan where the truck will park before we arrive. Many city blocks have tight street parking, so knowing the parking rules on your block ahead of time saves a lot of time. If a big piece will not make the turn at the top of the stairs, we will tell you before we start, not halfway through the day.

Down on the Riverfront along the Christina River, most moves are into apartment and condo buildings. These usually need an elevator reservation, a set move window, and sometimes proof of insurance from the movers. We work with your building office so the elevator and loading area are ready when our crew shows up. Buildings closer to Market Street and downtown work the same way, and a few older ones have small elevators that fit only part of a load at a time, so we plan extra trips.

Wilmington sits right on I-95, which makes it easy to reach, but traffic through the city can back up at rush hour. We try to plan start times around it. Need help getting ready? Our packing and unpacking service can box up the whole house or just the kitchen and fragile items. We also handle apartment moves, partial moves, and moves to the suburbs of New Castle County. Moving out of a college rental or an older apartment near Delaware Avenue? We can handle the heavy lifting in a few hours.

We also serve nearby areas, including Philadelphia, Newark, and New Castle, so a move up or down I-95 is no problem. A & M Friendly Movers is family-owned since 2015, and we treat every Wilmington 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.

Two men moving a mattress in a room.
The A & M Friendly Movers crew at work

See What Our Customers Are Saying

Our Tri-State (PA & DE) crew moves families in Wilmington every week. These reviews are copied word for word from our Google Business Profile: 4.8 stars from 551 Google reviews. Read all A&M Friendly Movers reviews.

★★★★★

“We had a wonderful experience with the team at A&M movers. The office was easy to communicate with as they handle inquiries by both phone and text. The crew at our move today was very professional and efficient. They were very careful with our belongings and meticulously wrapped all of our furniture. Highly recommend this team for your move!”

Maggie P

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”

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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 Wilmington Moving Crew

Your Wilmington move is handled by our Tri-State (PA & DE) crew, based at 115A St Joseph Ln, Downingtown, PA 19335. That’s about 24 miles (around 45 minutes) from Wilmington, 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

Wilmington, DE Moving Services

Local Moving

Moves across Wilmington 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.

Wilmington, DE Weather

Plan your moving day around the forecast. We watch the weather for every move, including winter storms.

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Wilmington at a Glance

71,727

Population

37.0 years

Median Age

$231,400

Median Home Value

$58,671

Median Household Income

23.5 min

Average Commute

48.0% Own

Own vs. Rent

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates for Wilmington, DE, via Census Reporter.

Schools Near Wilmington, DE

Wilmington is served by Red Clay Consolidated School District. Moving with kids? We can time your move around the school calendar.

Always confirm your school zone with Red Clay Consolidated School District.

Places to Eat in Wilmington

Once the truck is unloaded, you have earned a good meal. Here are local favorites.

Columbus Inn

Modern American • Visit website

Bardea Food & Drink

Italian, modern American • Visit website

Mrs. Robino's Restaurant

Italian • Visit website

Kid Shelleen's

American, burgers • Visit website

Chelsea Tavern

Gastropub • Visit website

Le Cavalier

French brasserie • Visit website

Things to Do in Wilmington

Wilmington Riverfront

Riverwalk along the Christina River with restaurants, apartments and the minor-league ballpark. • Map

Brandywine Park

Large city park along the Brandywine Creek with walking paths and gardens. • Map

Brandywine Zoo

Small zoo inside Brandywine Park, popular with families. • Map

Delaware Art Museum

Art museum with American art and a sculpture garden. • Map

Rockford Park

Hilltop park known for the historic Rockford Tower. • Map

Hagley Museum and Library

Site of the original DuPont powder mills on the Brandywine, just outside the city. • Map

Moving to or from Wilmington? Get your free, no-pressure quote today.

Moving in Wilmington: Local Tips From Our Crew

Parking, trash pickup, traffic and building rules can make or break moving day in Wilmington. Here’s what we plan around.

Know Wilmington's curb rules

City parking rules prohibit parking more than 12 inches from the curb, within 20 feet of a crosswalk, within 15 feet of a hydrant, within 3 feet of a driveway, or in bus stops and loading zones, so plan truck placement around those limits.

Check signs on both sides of the block

The City advises reading the posted signs on both sides of a block before parking; meters can be paid with coins or the Parkmobile app.

Residential and street-closing permits

The City of Wilmington’s parking section lists Residential Parking Permits and a Street Closing Permit Application for contractors, so check with the City if your move needs curb space on a permit block.

Special pick-ups for moving debris

The City’s Keep Wilmington Clean program offers Special Pick-ups in addition to regular trash collection, which is the route for large items you don’t take with you.

Plan around I-95

I-95 runs directly through several Wilmington neighborhoods, so time your move to avoid rush-hour backups on the approach.

What Shapes Your Wilmington 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 Wilmington depends on steep stairs in older rowhomes, tight street parking on city blocks, elevator reservations in Riverfront buildings, and I-95 traffic through downtown.

Add-Ons

Packing, storage, furniture assembly, and heavy items like pianos and safes.

Wilmington, DE Moving FAQs

Many city blocks have tight street parking, so check the parking rules on your block early. Share your address with us and we will plan the truck size and loading spot together.

Yes. We coordinate with your building to reserve the elevator and loading area, follow its move hours, and provide insurance paperwork if management asks for it.

Yes. We run local moves around New Castle County and long-distance moves along the I-95 corridor and beyond. Call 410-499-8777 to talk through your plans.

Yes. A & M Friendly Movers is fully licensed and insured, and we have been family-owned and operated since 2015.

Yes. Our Chester County office in Downingtown serves Wilmington and is about 24 miles, roughly 45 minutes, from downtown. We’re licensed and insured, and our crews pad-wrap furniture on every move.

It depends on your block. City rules keep vehicles 20 feet from crosswalks, 15 feet from hydrants and out of loading zones, and some streets are residential permit areas. We’ll review your address during your free quote so we can plan the best spot.

Yes. These are established 19th-century neighborhoods with older homes, and our crews pad-wrap and protect furniture for narrow stairs and doorways.

Ready to Move In or Out of Wilmington?

Tell us your move date and address, and we will send a clear, upfront quote.

Wilmington Neighborhoods We Move

From historic homes to new subdivisions, our crews know the streets, stairs and HOA rules across Wilmington.

Downtown (Center City)

Wilmington's central business district, where the Wilmington Parking Authority runs several garages and surface lots.

Trolley Square

Settled in the 1860s after the trolley line reached former farmland; an established city neighborhood known for its street festival.

Little Italy

The area around Union and Lincoln streets, which has kept its roots while homes are remodeled.

Riverfront

A former manufacturing and shipbuilding hub that has undergone urban renewal and new development.

The Highlands

Developed in the 19th century for middle-class residents, with detached and semi-detached houses.

Forty Acres

A historically Irish neighborhood that became one of the city's first suburbs.

Quaker Hill

A historic neighborhood that grew from a 19th-century hilltop into rows of city homes.

Cool Spring

Bounded loosely by Pennsylvania Avenue on the north and West 7th Street on the south.

Brandywine Village

One of Wilmington's established historic neighborhoods.

Wilmington Areas We Serve

Trolley Square and the Highlands

Walkable streets of brick rowhomes and older single homes near Delaware Avenue, where stairs and street parking shape the move.

Wilmington Riverfront

Newer apartment and condo buildings along the Christina River that usually require elevator reservations and set move times.

Little Italy and Wawaset Park

West-side neighborhoods with rowhomes, twins and larger older houses on tree-lined streets.

Let’s Plan Your Friendly Move Together!


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