Southport, NC Movers
Family-owned since 2015 • Licensed & insured • Local & long-distance moves, packing, and storage
Southport photo: Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Best Southport, NC Moving Company
Southport is one of the most charming small towns on the North Carolina coast, with a historic waterfront, live oak-lined streets, and the state’s biggest Fourth of July festival. It sits where the Cape Fear River meets the Atlantic, about 40 miles from our Calabash base, and it is a favorite for retirees, boaters, and families who want small-town living by the water.
Moving in Southport takes local know-how. The historic district has narrow streets, tight corners, and older homes with steep staircases, small doorways, and little room to park a big truck. We scout access ahead of time and often use a smaller truck or a shuttle setup so we are not blocking a street or clipping a live oak. Newer neighborhoods on the edge of town have HOA rules that we plan around too.
Southport is also the jumping-off point for Bald Head Island, and we handle moves that start or finish at the ferry and barge landing.
Life here moves at a slower pace. Residents walk to the waterfront for dinner, watch the ships head up the river, and ride the ferry across to Fort Fisher. We want your first week in Southport to be about enjoying all of that, so our crew places every piece where you want it and takes the empty boxes with us when we go.
From Southport we also serve Oak Island, Caswell Beach, Bald Head Island, and St. James. Family-owned since 2015, A & M Friendly Movers treats historic homes with extra care. 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 your free quote.
See What Our Customers Are Saying
Our Calabash, NC movers moves families in Southport every week. These reviews are copied word for word from our Google Business Profile: 4.6 stars from 207 Google reviews.
★★★★★
“Highly recommend. Excellent service. So glad we hired them to move whole house furniture we could not have done it without them! Thank you!”
Lynn Brock Mabes
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
★★★★★
“We used A & M for the first time today and they will become our movers of choice from now on!! JT & Zack helped us move a very large furniture piece, swap out washers and dryers between two homes both raises beach houses with directional stairs. They arrived promptly at the appointment time, were professional, moved things with care and thought and after using some others in the past few months it was a breath of fresh air to have great service that exceeded our expectations. Would recommend!”
Andrea Smith
Google review · Calabash, NC location
Your Southport Moving Crew
Your Southport move is handled by our Calabash, NC movers, based at 903 PineClair Drive, Calabash, NC 28467. That’s about 37 miles (around 55 minutes) from Southport, 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
Southport, NC Moving Services
Local Moving
Moves across Southport 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.
Southport, NC Weather
Plan your moving day around the forecast. We watch the weather for every move, especially during hurricane season.
Southport at a Glance
4,205
Population
64.2 years
Median Age
$437,700
Median Home Value
$87,641
Median Household Income
23.9 min
Average Commute
80.2% Own
Own vs. Rent
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates for Southport city, NC, via Census Reporter.
Schools Near Southport, NC
Southport is served by Brunswick County Schools. Moving with kids? We can time your move around the school calendar.
Southport Elementary School
Grades K-5
South Brunswick Middle School
Grades 6-8
South 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 Southport
Once the truck is unloaded, you have earned a good meal. Here are local favorites.
Oliver's on the Cape Fear
American, seafood • Visit website
Fishy Fishy Cafe
American, seafood • Visit website
The Provision Company
Seafood • Visit website
Frying Pan
American, seafood • Visit website
Moore Street Oyster Bar
Oyster bar • Facebook page
Joseph's Italian Bistro
Italian • Visit website
Things to Do in Southport
North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport
Museum of the lower Cape Fear's maritime history. • Map
Southport Waterfront Park
Riverfront park with benches and views of passing ships. • Map
Old Smithville Burying Ground
Historic cemetery from the town's early days as Smithville. • Map
Fort Johnston-Southport Museum and Visitors Center
Visitors center in the historic Fort Johnston garrison house. • Map
Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry
State ferry across the Cape Fear River to Fort Fisher. • Map
Franklin Square Park
Shady downtown park with old oaks. • Map
Moving to or from Southport? Get your free, no-pressure quote today.
Moving in Southport: Local Tips From Our Crew
Parking, trash pickup, traffic and building rules can make or break moving day in Southport. Here’s what we plan around.
Tuesday trash pickup
Household garbage inside Southport is collected every Tuesday by GFL Environmental, and only from the 95-gallon roll-out cart, which must be at the curb by 6 a.m. Don’t pile moving trash beside the cart.
Flatten boxes for recycling
The city’s blue recycling cart is picked up every two weeks (Schedule A west of Howe Street and Rivermist, Schedule B east of Howe Street). Corrugated boxes must be broken down and flattened, and nothing should be bagged.
Haul big items yourself
Brunswick County does not collect large items or extra trash with normal pickup. Take them to the convenience center at 8392 River Road SE in Southport, open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Avoid Fourth of July week
Southport hosts the North Carolina Fourth of July Festival, which draws 40,000 to 50,000 visitors a year, so schedule your move away from the holiday if you can.
Register your golf cart
Bringing a golf cart? Southport requires an annual inspection and registration through the police department. Bring the registration form and proof of insurance to 111 N. Rhett Street on Wednesday mornings, or to the Summer Market at Waterfront Park from May through August.
What Shapes Your Southport 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
Narrow historic streets, tight turns and limited parking downtown can mean a smaller shuttle truck, and HOA communities outside town may have gate and move-time rules.
Add-Ons
Packing, storage, furniture assembly, and heavy items like pianos and safes.
Southport, NC Moving FAQs
Yes. We plan for narrow streets and tight doorways and use a smaller truck or shuttle when needed.
Yes. We coordinate the ferry and barge landing in Southport as part of your move plan.
We recommend it. Streets close and traffic is heavy, so we schedule around the festival whenever possible.
Yes. A & M Friendly Movers is fully licensed and insured, and we have been family-owned and operated since 2015.
Yes. Older homes near the waterfront often have tight stairs and narrow doorways, so we pad-wrap every piece of furniture and protect floors and door frames before anything moves. We’re a family-owned, insured mover serving Southport since 2015.
Yes. We hold North Carolina Certificate C-2969 and carry full insurance. If your HOA or community needs a certificate of insurance before move day, we’ll send one free of charge.
Local moves are billed by the hour, and the clock starts when our crew arrives at your door. Call us or fill out our online form for a free quote based on your home and what you’re moving.
Ready to Move In or Out of Southport?
Tell us your move date and address, and we will send a clear, upfront quote.
Southport Neighborhoods We Move
From historic homes to new subdivisions, our crews know the streets, stairs and HOA rules across Southport.
Historic Downtown & Waterfront
Southport grew up around colonial Fort Johnston and was founded as Smithville in 1792, so the core near the Cape Fear River waterfront has older homes on compact lots where careful loading and floor protection matter.
Howe Street / NC 211 Corridor
NC 211 enters town from the north as North Howe Street and runs to one block from the waterfront, making it the main route in and out for a moving truck.
St. James
A town of 6,529 residents (2020) about 5 miles west of Southport along NC 211, bordered by Oak Island on three sides.
Oak Island
The beach town next door has about 8,396 permanent residents but a summer population near 50,000, so warm-season moves compete with vacation traffic.
Caswell Beach
A small town (395 residents in 2020) on the eastern end of Oak Island at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, home to Fort Caswell and the Oak Island Lighthouse.
Boiling Spring Lakes
A city of 5,943 people (2020) named for the nearly 50 springs and lakes in the area, a short drive inland from Southport.
Bald Head Island
A village across the Cape Fear River reached by ferry from Southport rather than by public road, so moves there take extra planning.
Southport Areas We Serve
Historic district
Older homes and cottages on narrow, oak-lined streets near the waterfront and downtown.
Marina and waterfront homes
Condos, townhomes and single-family homes near the Southport marina and along the river.
Newer planned communities
Newer subdivisions and HOA communities north and west of downtown along NC 211 and NC 133.