Winnabow, NC Movers
Family-owned since 2015 • Licensed & insured • Local & long-distance moves, packing, and storage
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Best Winnabow, NC Moving Company
Winnabow is a rural community along NC-133 in northeastern Brunswick County, about 45 miles from our Calabash base. It is home to Orton Plantation’s gardens and the Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site, and it offers wide-open land and privacy while staying close to Leland, Southport, and Wilmington.
Moving in Winnabow often means rural properties with long driveways, farm buildings, workshops, and larger homes on big lots. Newer subdivisions are also going up along the US-17 corridor. We plan for gravel and dirt driveways, soft ground after rain, and heavy items like safes, tools, and outdoor equipment.
Many families here are moving up from smaller homes in Wilmington or Leland to get more space. We help with full-home moves, storage between homes, and partial moves when only part of the household is going.
Residents enjoy the quiet, the history, and the easy drive to the river and beaches. It is a place where people put down roots, and we are glad to help you do the same.
Because Winnabow sits between Leland and Southport, we can often pair your move with pickups or drop-offs in either town, which helps if you are clearing out a storage unit or collecting furniture from family nearby. Just let us know when you call, and we will build it into your quote.
From Winnabow we also serve Leland, Boiling Spring Lakes, and Bolivia. Family-owned since 2015, A & M Friendly Movers is ready for rural moves. 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 Winnabow every week. These reviews are copied word for word from our Google Business Profile: 4.6 stars from 207 Google reviews.
★★★★★
“Excellent team! JT and Zach were awesome and worked from the minute they walked in until the last item was unpacked. Professional and timely! Will definitely use this company again if we move!”
JB Back
Google review · Calabash, NC location
★★★★★
“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
★★★★★
“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
Your Winnabow Moving Crew
Your Winnabow move is handled by our Calabash, NC crew, based at 903 PineClair Drive, Calabash, NC 28467. That’s about 35 miles (around 50 minutes) from Winnabow, 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
Winnabow, NC Moving Services
Local Moving
Moves across Winnabow 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.
Winnabow, NC Weather
Plan your moving day around the forecast. We watch the weather for every move, especially during hurricane season.
Winnabow at a Glance
6,581
Population
40.2 years
Median Age
$327,000
Median Home Value
$80,391
Median Household Income
23.4 min
Average Commute
83.3% Own
Own vs. Rent
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates for ZIP 28479, via Census Reporter.
Schools Near Winnabow, NC
Winnabow is served by Brunswick County Schools. Moving with kids? We can time your move around the school calendar.
Town Creek Elementary School
Grades K-5
Bolivia Elementary School
Grades K-5
Town Creek Middle School
Grades 6-8
South Brunswick Middle School
Grades 6-8
South Brunswick High School
Grades 9-12
Always confirm your school zone with Brunswick County Schools.
Places to Eat in Winnabow
Once the truck is unloaded, you have earned a good meal. Here are local favorites.
Farmhouse Kitchen
Breakfast, Southern (nearby Leland) • Visit website
Subway
Sandwiches • Visit website
The Pepperoni Grill
Italian, Pizza • Visit website
Things to Do in Winnabow
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site
Ruins of a colonial port and Civil War fort on the Cape Fear River. • Map
Brunswick Nature Park
911-acre county park with trails, kayaking and wildlife viewing on Town Creek. • Map
Ev-Henwood Nature Preserve
174-acre UNCW preserve with shaded walking trails. • Map
Town Creek District Park
County park with ball fields and sports facilities. • Map
Orton Plantation Gardens
Historic rice plantation gardens along the Cape Fear River. • Map
Moving to or from Winnabow? Get your free, no-pressure quote today.
Moving in Winnabow: Local Tips From Our Crew
Parking, trash pickup, traffic and building rules can make or break moving day in Winnabow. Here’s what we plan around.
Expect rural addresses
Winnabow is an unincorporated farming community with no large retail presence. If your home has a long or unpaved driveway, tell us when you book.
Use I-140 north
I-140’s western end is at US 17 just north of Winnabow, giving a direct freeway route around Wilmington to US 74/76 and US 421.
Bag trash for pickup
Brunswick County curbside service uses a 96-gallon cart that must be at the curb by 6 a.m. on collection day, and all trash in it must be bagged. Call GFL Environmental at 910-253-4177 to find your collection day.
Pick a drop-off center
Large items and extra trash aren’t collected curbside. County convenience centers nearest Winnabow are at 9921 Chappell Loop Road SE in Leland and 8392 River Road SE in Southport. Brunswick County convenience centers are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and take Brunswick County residential waste only.
Bolivia landfill option
Trucks larger than a standard pickup can’t use the convenience centers and must go to the Brunswick County Landfill at 172 Landfill Road NE in Bolivia, open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.
What Shapes Your Winnabow 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
Rural Winnabow homes can have long, narrow or unpaved driveways and sit well off US 17 or NC 133, which affects truck access and drive time.
Add-Ons
Packing, storage, furniture assembly, and heavy items like pianos and safes.
Winnabow, NC Moving FAQs
Yes. We bring the right equipment and crew for heavy and awkward items.
Yes. We check your driveway and ground conditions and plan the right truck.
All the time. We handle the full move and can store items between homes.
Yes. A & M Friendly Movers is fully licensed and insured, and we have been family-owned and operated since 2015.
Yes. We’re a family-owned, insured mover that has been moving families since 2015. Rural lots and long driveways are no problem when we know about them ahead of time.
Every piece of furniture is pad-wrapped before loading. That protects it on gravel drives and longer carries.
Local moves are billed by the hour, and the clock starts when our crew arrives. Quotes are free, and we hold North Carolina Certificate C-2969.
Ready to Move In or Out of Winnabow?
Tell us your move date and address, and we will send a clear, upfront quote.
Winnabow Neighborhoods We Move
From historic homes to new subdivisions, our crews know the streets, stairs and HOA rules across Winnabow.
US 17 Corridor
Winnabow is mainly a farming community along US 17.
NC 87 & US 17
The community's main convenience store sits at the intersection of NC 87 and US 17 South.
I-140 Western End
I-140 begins at a trumpet interchange with US 17 north of Winnabow and southwest of Leland.
Orton Plantation
A historic 1735 plantation house beside the Cape Fear River between Wilmington and Southport.
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson
The excavated ruins of colonial Brunswick Town are preserved at a North Carolina State Historic Site.
Leland
Brunswick County's most populous town (23,504 in 2020) lies to the northeast.
Boiling Spring Lakes
A city of 5,943 (2020) on NC 87, 22 miles southwest of Wilmington.
Bolivia
The Brunswick County seat, on US 17 about 18 miles from Wilmington.
Winnabow Areas We Serve
Rural land and farms
Winnabow is historically a farming area, with rural homes on large tracts, some over five acres.
Planned subdivisions
Communities such as Westport, Mallory Creek Plantation and Country Walk bring newer single-family homes.
Custom homes
Westport and other neighborhoods include larger custom homes, many over 2,000 square feet.