Towson, MD Movers
Family-owned since 2015 • Licensed & insured • Local & long-distance moves, packing, and storage
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Best Towson, MD Moving Company
Towson is the county seat of Baltimore County, home to the historic county courthouse, Towson University, and Towson Town Center. It is not an incorporated city, so things like trash pickup, parks, and permits come from the county. With close to 59,000 residents, Towson has a real mix of college students, young families, and longtime homeowners. Our York-based crew comes down I-83 to move Towson families as part of our Maryland moving service.
Housing here changes block by block. Rodgers Forge, just south of Towson University, is known for its brick rowhouses, which often have narrow staircases and tight turns at the top. We take beds and dressers apart and pad the railings so big pieces make it up and down safely. Older single-family homes in Stoneleigh, Anneslie, and West Towson usually have front steps, basements,, and parking is often on the street, so we plan where the truck will park before moving day. Houses in Loch Raven Village and East Towson tend to be smaller, but the same care for stairs and parking applies.
More than four in ten Towson households rent, and many of them live in apartment buildings near York Road and downtown. These buildings often want an elevator reservation, set move hours, and a certificate of insurance from the movers. Tell us your building’s rules and we will handle the paperwork and timing. Late May and August can get busy because of the Towson University school calendar, so booking early helps. We also watch traffic on York Road, Joppa Road, Dulaney Valley Road, and the Beltway when we set your start time.
We move full houses, apartments, and single heavy items like sofas and dressers. Our crew can pack the whole home or just the kitchen and fragile pieces. If your closing dates do not line up, our storage service can hold your things until the new place is ready. We wrap every piece of furniture in moving pads and protect floors and door frames on the way out. If you are leaving Maryland, we also handle long-distance moves from Towson to other states.
We also serve nearby Timonium, Parkville, and Lutherville, and our crew comes from our home base in York, PA. A & M Friendly Movers is family-owned since 2015, and we treat every Towson 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 717-844-5125 for a free quote.
See What Our Customers Are Saying
Our York, PA & Maryland crew moves families in Towson every week. These reviews are copied word for word from our Google Business Profile: 4.8 stars from 65 Google reviews.
★★★★★
“Movers were very efficient and were careful with everything. Made life so much easier. Put everything together for us. Would use them again and highly recommend to anyone looking to move. Thanks so much!!”
Linda Tosto
Google review · York, PA & Maryland location
★★★★★
“The movers were thorough and handled my furniture with great care. They also were friendly. Good team!”
Beth Reynolds
Google review · York, PA & Maryland location
★★★★★
“Crew arrived early and work professionally and had us moved from our home to an apartment in four hours. If we ever move again A&M Friendly Movers will be my first call and I will recommend them to everyone I know.”
Richard Luckman
Google review · York, PA & Maryland location
Your Towson Moving Crew
Your Towson move is handled by our York, PA & Maryland crew, based at 5 Center Street, Mount Wolf, PA 17347. That’s about 54 miles (around 70 minutes) from Towson, and your hourly clock doesn’t start until we arrive at your home.
Call your local crew: 717-844-5125
Hours: Monday–Sunday, 6 AM–10 PM
Towson, MD Moving Services
Local Moving
Moves across Towson and all of Baltimore 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.
Towson, MD Weather
Plan your moving day around the forecast. We watch the weather for every move, including winter storms.
Towson at a Glance
58,679
Population
33.6 years
Median Age
$469,000
Median Home Value
$101,320
Median Household Income
25.1 min
Average Commute
55.6% Own
Own vs. Rent
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates for Towson CDP, MD, via Census Reporter.
Schools Near Towson, MD
Towson is served by Baltimore County Public Schools. Moving with kids? We can time your move around the school calendar.
Rodgers Forge Elementary School
Grades K-5
Stoneleigh Elementary School
Grades K-5
Riderwood Elementary School
Grades K-5
Pleasant Plains Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Dumbarton Middle School
Grades 6-8
Towson High School
Grades 9-12
Always confirm your school zone with Baltimore County Public Schools.
Places to Eat in Towson
Once the truck is unloaded, you have earned a good meal. Here are local favorites.
Cunningham's Cafe & Bakery
Cafe, bakery • Visit website
Atwater's Kenilworth
Soups, sandwiches, bakery • Visit website
Towson Diner
Diner • Visit website
Bread and Circuses Bistro and Bar
American bistro • Visit website
Orchard Market & Cafe
Persian, Middle Eastern • Visit website
Rocco's Old School Italian & Wine Bar
Italian • Visit website
Things to Do in Towson
Hampton National Historic Site
Georgian mansion from 1790 with gardens and grounds, run by the National Park Service just north of town. • Map
Cromwell Valley Park
Former farmland turned county park with trails, gardens and orchards on the east side of Towson. • Map
Towson University
Large state university campus with arts performances and sporting events open to the public. • Map
Towson Town Center
Large indoor shopping mall off Dulaney Valley Road. • Map
Baltimore County Courthouse
Historic 1850s courthouse and lawn at the center of downtown Towson. • Map
Moving to or from Towson? Get your free, no-pressure quote today.
Moving in Towson: Local Tips From Our Crew
Parking, trash pickup, traffic and building rules can make or break moving day in Towson. Here’s what we plan around.
Use your scheduled bulk days
Baltimore County single-family homes and townhomes get two scheduled bulk collections a year, up to three items each, with dates sent by mailer; set items out after 6 PM the night before.
Break down big items
The County’s bulk program won’t take items longer than eight feet or large items that aren’t disassembled, so take apart play sets and roll and tie carpets before bulk day.
Watch permit-parking signs
Some Towson-area streets are Baltimore County residential permit parking zones, where non-permit vehicles must follow posted time limits, typically during weekday daytime hours.
Avoid TU move-in week
Towson University’s fall 2026 move-in ran August 19-22, and spring opening is January 23-24, 2027, so streets near campus get busy on those days.
Know the downtown loop
Downtown Towson is circled by Bosley Avenue, Fairmount Avenue, Goucher Boulevard, Hillen Road and Towsontown Boulevard, with York Road (MD 45) running through the middle.
What Shapes Your Towson 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 Baltimore County, or out of state. Local moves are hourly; long-distance moves are priced upfront.
Access
Move time in Towson depends on narrow rowhouse stairs, street parking, apartment elevator reservations, and traffic on York Road, Joppa Road and the Beltway.
Add-Ons
Packing, storage, furniture assembly, and heavy items like pianos and safes.
Towson, MD Moving FAQs
Yes. We plan for narrow stairs and tight turns by taking furniture apart and padding railings, and we figure out truck parking on the street ahead of time.
Yes. Tell us about elevator reservations, move hours, and any certificate of insurance your building needs, and we will plan the move around them.
Late May and August get busy because of the Towson University school year. Call 717-844-5125 early to hold your date.
Yes. A & M Friendly Movers is fully licensed and insured, and we have been family-owned and operated since 2015.
Yes. Our crews leave from our Mount Wolf, PA office, about 54 miles and roughly 72 minutes from Towson. We’re a family-owned, licensed and insured mover serving the region since 2015.
Baltimore County gives single-family homes and townhomes two scheduled bulk collections a year, up to three items each. Anything you keep, we pad-wrap and load, so your move time stays focused on what’s coming with you.
Yes. We provide certificates of insurance at no cost for apartment buildings, condos and HOAs. Send us the building’s requirements and we’ll have it ready before move day.
Ready to Move In or Out of Towson?
Tell us your move date and address, and we will send a clear, upfront quote.
Towson Neighborhoods We Move
From historic homes to new subdivisions, our crews know the streets, stairs and HOA rules across Towson.
Rodgers Forge
A national historic district just south of Towson University, mostly residential with rowhouses, apartments and single-family homes, so plan for rowhouse stairways.
Ruxton and Riderwood
Communities west of Towson, generally bounded by Charles Street and Falls Road, with Riderwood's northern edge at the Beltway.
West Towson and Southland Hills
Neighborhoods developed from the former Amos Matthews farm beginning in the mid-1920s.
Stoneleigh
One of Towson's major neighborhoods, along with Anneslie, Idlewylde and Wiltondale.
Loch Raven Village
One of Towson's major neighborhoods, alongside Knollwood-Donnybrook, Campus Hills and East Towson.
Towson University area
Towson University's 329-acre campus in southern Towson serves more than 20,000 students.
Eudowood / Towson Place
A neighborhood named for the former Stansbury estate, home to the Towson Place shopping area near Joppa Road and Goucher Boulevard.
Downtown Towson / York Road
Towson sits inside the Beltway (I-695), east of I-83, along York Road (MD 45), and is the Baltimore County seat.
Towson Areas We Serve
Rodgers Forge
Brick rowhouses south of Towson University, with narrow stairs and on-street parking that take extra planning.
Stoneleigh, Anneslie and West Towson
Established neighborhoods of older single-family homes with front steps, basements and tree-lined streets.
Downtown and York Road
Apartment buildings and student housing near the university and Towson Square, where elevator reservations and move hours are common.
