Calabash, NC Movers
Family-owned since 2019 • Licensed & insured • Local & long-distance moves, packing, and storage
Best Calabash, NC Moving Company
Calabash is home base for the A & M Friendly Movers coast crew. Our trucks start the day here and head out to 20 towns, from Carolina Shores up to Wilmington. That means if you live in Calabash, we are close by, we know the roads, and we can often fit a move in on short notice. This little town on the Calabash River, right at the South Carolina line, is famous for its fried seafood, and it has grown into a favorite spot for retirees and families alike.
Homes in Calabash are a mix. Near the waterfront on River Road you will find older cottages and small homes on tight lots, a few steps from the docks and the seafood restaurants. Off NC 179 and US 17 there are newer single-family homes, golf communities, and gated neighborhoods like Kingfish Bay. Many of those neighborhoods have HOA rules about truck parking, work hours, and portable storage units. We ask about those rules up front and plan the day around them.
Traffic matters here too. Beach Drive gets busy in summer, and the waterfront lots fill up at dinner time when visitors line up for Calabash-style seafood. We schedule early starts and plan where the truck will park so we are not blocking a restaurant lot or a neighbor’s driveway. Many of the homes we move are one story, but raised homes with long outside stairs are common near the water, and we bring the right crew size for them.
A lot of our Calabash customers are downsizing, moving in from out of state, or moving a parent closer to family. We handle full-house moves, partial moves, and furniture-only jobs. We can pack the whole kitchen or just the fragile pieces, take beds apart, and set them up again in the new place. If you are coming from farther away, our Brunswick County and coastal NC service area covers the whole stretch from here to Wilmington.
From Calabash we move families every week in Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, and across the state line in Little River. A & M Friendly Movers has been family-owned since 2019, and Calabash is where our coast crew calls home. We treat every move like we are moving our own neighbors, because most of the time we are. Our mission is simple: quality, professional service at a fair price. Home is where the heart is, and moving is where it starts. Call 910-758-0081 for a free quote.
See What Our Customers Are Saying
★★★★★
“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
★★★★★
“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.”
Andrew V
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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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Calabash, NC Moving Services
Local Moving
Moves across Calabash and all of Brunswick 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.
Calabash, NC Weather
Plan your moving day around the forecast. We watch the weather for every move, especially during hurricane season.
Calabash at a Glance
2,377
Population
56 years
Median Age
$253,200
Median Home Value
$65,310
Median Household Income
18.4 min
Average Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates for Calabash, NC, via Census Reporter.
Schools Near Calabash, NC
Calabash is served by Brunswick County Schools. Moving with kids? We can time your move around the school calendar.
Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Shallotte Middle School
Grades 6-8
West Brunswick High School
Grades 9-12
Brunswick County Early College High School
Grades 9-12
Always confirm your school zone with Brunswick County Schools.
Places to Eat in Calabash
Once the truck is unloaded, you have earned a good meal. Here are local favorites.
Beck's Restaurant
Calabash-style seafood • View on Yelp
Ella's of Calabash
Calabash-style seafood • View on Yelp
Calabash Seafood Hut
Seafood • View on Yelp
Captain Nance's Seafood
Seafood • View on Yelp
Waterfront Seafood Shack
Seafood • View on Yelp
Calabash Deli Bakery & Gourmet Shop
Deli, bakery • View on Yelp
Things to Do in Calabash
Calabash Waterfront
Docks on the Calabash River lined with seafood restaurants, fishing trips, and dolphin cruises. • Map
Ingram Planetarium
Planetarium and science center a few miles away in Sunset Beach. • Map
Kindred Spirit Mailbox
Beachside mailbox on Bird Island where visitors leave notes, reached by a walk from Sunset Beach. • Map
Museum of Coastal Carolina
Natural-history museum on the island at Ocean Isle Beach. • Map
Barefoot Landing
Waterfront shopping and dining on the Intracoastal Waterway, just across the state line in North Myrtle Beach. • Map
Moving to or from Calabash? Get your free, no-pressure quote today.
What Shapes Your Calabash 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 Brunswick County, or out of state. Local moves are hourly; long-distance moves are priced upfront.
Access
Most Calabash moves are into single-story or raised homes, but HOA and gate rules, summer beach traffic on NC 179, and crowded waterfront parking at dinner time can affect timing.
Add-Ons
Packing, storage, furniture assembly, and heavy items like pianos and safes.
Calabash, NC Moving FAQs
Calabash is home base for our coast crew, so short-notice and next-day moves are often possible. Call 910-758-0081 to check the schedule.
Yes. Tell us your community’s rules on truck parking, work hours, and storage units, and we will build the move plan around them.
Yes. We handle long-distance moves out of Calabash as well as local moves along the NC and SC coast, with packing and storage if you need it.
Yes. A & M Friendly Movers is fully licensed and insured, and we have been family-owned and operated since 2019.
Ready to Move In or Out of Calabash?
Tell us your move date and address, and we will send a clear, upfront quote.
Calabash Areas We Serve
Waterfront and River Road
The old fishing-village core along the Calabash River, with small homes and cottages near the docks and busy restaurant parking at night.
Gated river communities
Neighborhoods like Kingfish Bay along the Calabash River offer cottages to custom homes, usually with HOA and gate rules for moving trucks.
Golf communities off US 17
Brunswick Plantation, a golf community with a Calabash address, mixes single-family homes, condos, and townhomes popular with retirees.