Hampstead, NC Movers
Family-owned since 2015 • Licensed & insured • Local & long-distance moves, packing, and storage
Hampstead photo: Steve Garrett / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
Best Hampstead, NC Moving Company
Hampstead is a fast-growing community along US 17 in Pender County, about 17 miles northeast of Wilmington and 25 miles southwest of Jacksonville. It is not an incorporated town, so the county handles local services like permits and parks. Families like it for the schools, the golf courses and the quick drive to the beach, and it is a regular stop for our North Carolina moving crews.
Most homes in Hampstead are single-family houses, and about 73 percent are owner-occupied, according to Census data. You will find golf-course homes in communities like Olde Point and Castle Bay, waterfront homes along Topsail Sound and the Intracoastal Waterway, and new subdivisions going up off US 17 and NC 210. Many of the newer neighborhoods have HOA rules on where a truck can park and what hours movers can work, so we ask about those rules when we plan your move.
Waterfront and older homes often sit on large lots with long driveways, and some are raised with outside stairs, so we plan for extra carrying distance. Summer heat and humidity are hard on furniture and people alike, so we start early and pad and wrap everything with care. From June through November we keep an eye on hurricane season, and there is never a fee to reschedule. If you want help getting ready, our packing and unpacking service can box up a room or the whole house.
Hampstead sits on the US 17 route between Wilmington and Camp Lejeune, so many military families live here or pass through on PCS orders. Our military moving service works around report dates, and we help with PPM (self-move) paperwork too. Traffic on US 17 through Hampstead can back up at rush hour, and NC 210 gets busy with beach traffic toward Surf City and Topsail Island in summer, so we plan start times around both. If your closing dates do not match up, our storage service can hold your things until the new home is ready.
We also move families in Wilmington, Scotts Hill and Surf City, along with long-distance moves out of the Cape Fear region. A & M Friendly Movers is family-owned since 2015, and we treat every Hampstead 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 910-758-0081 for a free quote.
See What Our Customers Are Saying
Our Calabash, NC crew moves families in Hampstead every week. These reviews are copied word for word from our Google Business Profile: 4.6 stars from 207 Google reviews.
★★★★★
“The guys performing the move were very courteous, thorough, careful and quick. The website was easy to use in terms of setting up the contract, as well as specifying what I wanted moved and where in the house it was located. I would use A & M Friendly Movers again without hesitation!”
Jim Hughes
Google review · Calabash, NC location
★★★★★
“We used this company to move a couple days ago and couldn’t be happier with our decision! Ox, JT, and. Zach were so friendly and professional. We were fairly disorganized having the old house ready, but they worked with us to get it together and moved our 5 bedroom house + garage in only a few hours. HIGHLY recommend!”
Kathy Hardison
Google review · Calabash, NC location
★★★★★
“JT and Nick were truly unbelievably wonderful!!!! They were the BEST movers that we have ever had. They were extremely careful with all of our pieces and more than pleasant to deal with. I cannot tell you how much they made this moving experience so pleasant.”
Pat Sortino
Google review · Calabash, NC location
Your Hampstead Moving Crew
Your Hampstead move is handled by our Calabash, NC crew, based at 903 PineClair Drive, Calabash, NC 28467. That’s about 69 miles (around 90 minutes) from Hampstead, and your hourly clock doesn’t start until we arrive at your home.
Call your local crew: 910-758-0081
Hours: Monday–Sunday, 6 AM–10 PM
Hampstead, NC Moving Services
Local Moving
Moves across Hampstead and all of Pender 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.
Hampstead, NC Weather
Plan your moving day around the forecast. We watch the weather for every move, especially during hurricane season.
Hampstead at a Glance
9,292
Population
35.8 years
Median Age
$402,100
Median Home Value
$91,745
Median Household Income
29.9 min
Average Commute
72.9% Own
Own vs. Rent
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates for Hampstead CDP, NC, via Census Reporter.
Schools Near Hampstead, NC
Hampstead is served by Pender County Schools. Moving with kids? We can time your move around the school calendar.
Topsail Elementary School
Grades PK-4
South Topsail Elementary School
Grades PK-5
North Topsail Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Topsail Middle School
Grades 5-8
Topsail High School
Grades 9-12
Always confirm your school zone with Pender County Schools.
Places to Eat in Hampstead
Once the truck is unloaded, you have earned a good meal. Here are local favorites.
Jebby's on 17
American, seafood • Facebook page
Sawmill Grill
Southern, breakfast • Visit website
Burrito Shak
Mexican • Visit website
Sushi Gem Asian Bistro
Japanese, sushi • Visit website
Oval & Ale
Pizza • Facebook page
Boombalatti's Homemade Ice Cream
Ice cream • Visit website
Things to Do in Hampstead
Hampstead Kiwanis Park
53-acre county park with lighted ball fields, a walking trail, playgrounds and pickleball, tennis and basketball courts. • Map
North Carolina Spot Festival
Fall festival in Hampstead named for the local spot fish. • Map
Holly Shelter Game Land
Huge state game land west of Hampstead with trails, fishing and hunting. • Map
Surf City and Topsail Island
Beach town on Topsail Island, a short drive up NC 210. • Map
Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue
Sea turtle hospital in Surf City that welcomes visitors. • Map
Poplar Grove Historic Plantation
Historic farm site on US 17 in Scotts Hill, just south of Hampstead. • Map
Moving to or from Hampstead? Get your free, no-pressure quote today.
Moving in Hampstead: Local Tips From Our Crew
Parking, trash pickup, traffic and building rules can make or break moving day in Hampstead. Here’s what we plan around.
Use the Hampstead center
Household trash and recycling go to Pender County’s Hampstead Convenience Center at 250 Transfer Station Road. County convenience centers are for residents in unincorporated areas like Hampstead.
Furniture under 200 pounds
Couches, mattresses and similar items under 200 pounds can go in the C&D containers at the Hampstead Transfer Station once a day. Heavier loads are weighed and charged at the Transfer Station.
Bring a photo ID
Pender County is moving away from vehicle stickers at convenience sites. Staff may spot-check a driver’s license, and part-time residents with an out-of-county ID can give their address instead.
Yard waste stays out
State law bans yard waste from landfills, so the county suggests composting, controlled burning or a private hauler for brush from move-in cleanup.
Expect bypass construction
Work on the first section of the Hampstead Bypass began in March 2022 and is expected to finish in 2026, so allow extra time on US 17.
What Shapes Your Hampstead 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 Pender County, or out of state. Local moves are hourly; long-distance moves are priced upfront.
Access
Move time in Hampstead depends on HOA rules in golf and planned communities, long driveways and outside stairs at waterfront homes, summer heat, and traffic on US 17 and NC 210.
Add-Ons
Packing, storage, furniture assembly, and heavy items like pianos and safes.
Hampstead, NC Moving FAQs
Yes. Hampstead is on the US 17 corridor to Camp Lejeune, and we plan around report dates. We also help with PPM (self-move) paperwork.
Yes. Tell us your community’s rules on truck parking, move hours and trailers, and we will build the move plan around them.
We watch the forecast closely during hurricane season and will move your date if conditions are unsafe. There is never a fee to reschedule.
Yes. A & M Friendly Movers is fully licensed and insured, and we have been family-owned and operated since 2015.
Yes. We serve Hampstead and the rest of the Wilmington area from our Carolinas office in Calabash. We’re a family-owned, insured mover that has been moving families since 2015.
Yes. Hampstead sits on the US 17 corridor to Wilmington, and we handle moves in both directions. We hold North Carolina Certificate C-2969.
Local moves are billed by the hour, and the clock starts when our crew arrives. Furniture is pad-wrapped, quotes are free, and we’ll provide a free certificate of insurance if your HOA needs one.
Ready to Move In or Out of Hampstead?
Tell us your move date and address, and we will send a clear, upfront quote.
Hampstead Neighborhoods We Move
From historic homes to new subdivisions, our crews know the streets, stairs and HOA rules across Hampstead.
US 17 Corridor
Hampstead sits on US 17 about 17 miles northeast of Wilmington and 25 miles southwest of Jacksonville, and serves as a north-south commuter corridor.
Sloop Point
The Hampstead area was originally known as Sloop Point, home to a 1729 house that may be the oldest surviving framed building in North Carolina.
Waterfront & Marsh Areas
The CDP covers about 20 square miles bordering tidal marshes and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Hampstead Annex Area
The old Topsail High School on US 17 is now the county's Hampstead Annex, with planning, permitting and inspections.
Topsail Island
A 26-mile barrier island with only two ways on and off: high-rise bridges in Surf City and North Topsail Beach.
Surf City
A Topsail Island town of 3,867 (2020) that spans Pender and Onslow counties.
Topsail Beach
A small Pender County beach town (461 residents in 2020) at the south end of Topsail Island.
Rocky Point
A Pender County community of 1,476 (2020) inland from Hampstead.
Hampstead Areas We Serve
Golf-course communities
Neighborhoods like Olde Point and Castle Bay, with single-family homes along the fairways and HOA rules on trucks and move hours.
Waterfront along Topsail Sound
Homes near the Intracoastal Waterway on larger lots, some raised with outside stairs and long driveways.
New subdivisions off US 17 and NC 210
Newer single-family homes and townhomes in growing neighborhoods, popular with young families and military households.