Chambersburg, PA Movers
Family-owned since 2015 • Licensed & insured • Local & long-distance moves, packing, and storage
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Best Chambersburg, PA Moving Company
Chambersburg is the county seat of Franklin County, built where the Conococheague Creek and Falling Spring meet. Memorial Square, with its Civil War fountain, sits at the crossing of Lincoln Way (US 30) and Main Street. Our York moving team moves families, students, and seniors all over Chambersburg, from the historic blocks downtown to the subdivisions out in Guilford and Hamilton townships. Whether you are moving a few blocks or out of state, we plan the day around your home, your street, and your schedule.
Much of downtown was rebuilt after the town was burned in 1864, so many homes near the square are older brick rowhomes, twins, and tall single homes with steep stairs and narrow halls. Some have apartments upstairs with a single entrance. We pad banisters and door frames, take apart beds and big furniture when needed, and plan where the truck will park on busy streets like Main Street and Lincoln Way. If a couch will not make the turn at the top of the stairs, we tell you before we start, not halfway through the day.
Chambersburg also has plenty of apartments and townhome communities, plus older homes near Wilson College on the north end of town. Those buildings often have set move hours and rules for loading areas and elevators. We work with the office ahead of time so your move stays on schedule. Moving out of a house in Guilford Township or near Scotland? We handle full house moves, partial moves, and furniture-only jobs too. Many of those homes have finished basements and garages full of tools and bikes, so we plan extra time for them.
Traffic can slow any move. Interstate 81 runs along the east side of town, and US 30 and US 11 back up at rush hour around the Norland Avenue shopping area. We plan start times around it when we can. Need help getting ready? Our packing and unpacking service can box up your whole home or just the fragile pieces. We also offer storage if your closing dates do not match up.
We also move families in nearby Fayetteville, Waynesboro, and Shippensburg. A & M Friendly Movers is family-owned since 2015, and we treat every Chambersburg move like we are moving our own family. 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 Chambersburg every week. These reviews are copied word for word from our Google Business Profile: 4.8 stars from 65 Google reviews.
★★★★★
“3rd time using them; 2nd time in 3 weeks. They’ve been able to troubleshoot well & figure out how to get some sizeable items around weird twists & turns in old multi-story houses.”
Will Sinnott
Google review · York, PA & Maryland location
★★★★★
“The moving crew was AWESOME! Super quick, polite, & careful. I would recommend A&M Friendly Movers to anyone that needs assistance moving! They took away most of the stress of moving. So grateful!”
Kristy Scheidler
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
Your Chambersburg Moving Crew
Your Chambersburg move is handled by our York, PA & Maryland crew, based at 5 Center Street, Mount Wolf, PA 17347. That’s about 68 miles (around 90 minutes) from Chambersburg, 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
Chambersburg, PA Moving Services
Local Moving
Moves across Chambersburg and all of Franklin 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.
Chambersburg, PA Weather
Plan your moving day around the forecast. We watch the weather for every move, including snow and ice in the winter.
Chambersburg at a Glance
22,319
Population
39.6 years
Median Age
$215,000
Median Home Value
$56,576
Median Household Income
16.5 min
Average Commute
42.7% Own
Own vs. Rent
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates for Chambersburg, PA, via Census Reporter.
Schools Near Chambersburg, PA
Chambersburg is served by Chambersburg Area School District. Moving with kids? We can time your move around the school calendar.
Benjamin Chambers Elementary School
Grades K-5
Buchanan Elementary School
Grades K-5
Chambersburg Area Middle School North
Grades 6-8
Chambersburg Area Middle School South
Grades 6-8
Chambersburg Area Senior High School
Grades 9-12
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School
Grades 9-12
Always confirm your school zone with Chambersburg Area School District.
Places to Eat in Chambersburg
Once the truck is unloaded, you have earned a good meal. Here are local favorites.
Inka Kitchen
Peruvian, Latin • Facebook page
Kenzo Japanese & Asian Fusion
Japanese, sushi • Visit website
Bistro 71
French bistro • Visit website
The Historic Texas Lunch
Diner, hot dogs • Visit website
Falafel Shack
Mediterranean • Visit website
Mario's Italian Restaurant
Italian • Visit website
Things to Do in Chambersburg
Memorial Square
Downtown square with the 1878 Memorial Fountain, surrounded by shops and historic buildings. • Map
Capitol Theatre
Restored 1927 theater downtown that hosts shows, concerts, and movies. • Map
The Old Jail
1818 county jail, now a museum run by the local historical society. • Map
John Brown House
Historic King Street home where abolitionist John Brown stayed in 1859. • Map
Caledonia State Park
State park east of town on US 30 with hiking, fishing, and the Appalachian Trail. • Map
Moving to or from Chambersburg? Get your free, no-pressure quote today.
Moving in Chambersburg: Local Tips From Our Crew
Parking, trash pickup, traffic and building rules can make or break moving day in Chambersburg. Here’s what we plan around.
Set up borough utilities
Chambersburg is one of the few municipalities in the country with its own municipal electric and gas utility, so contact the Borough about service when you move.
Know the main routes
US 30 (Lincoln Highway) and US 11 (Molly Pitcher Highway) run through town while I-81 skirts the borough to the east, so plan truck routes around downtown.
Avoid late-July memorials
Yearly memorial events for the 1864 burning of Chambersburg are held downtown, especially near July 30.
Watch downtown festivals
Downtown Chambersburg hosts events such as the Food Truck Festival, Apple Fest and Icefest, which can limit street access on event days.
Expect July 4 park traffic
Caledonia State Park, just outside Chambersburg, is especially busy on July 4, so allow extra time for moves that holiday.
What Shapes Your Chambersburg 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 Franklin County, or out of state. Local moves are hourly; long-distance moves are priced upfront.
Access
Move time in Chambersburg depends on steep stairs and tight street parking downtown, apartment move rules, and rush-hour traffic on US 30, US 11 and I-81.
Add-Ons
Packing, storage, furniture assembly, and heavy items like pianos and safes.
Chambersburg, PA Moving FAQs
Yes. We plan for the steep stairs and narrow halls in Chambersburg’s older rowhomes and twins, and we figure out truck parking before moving day.
Yes. Tell us your building’s move hours and loading rules, and we will set the schedule around them. We can also send insurance paperwork if the office asks for it.
Yes. We offer storage, so your belongings can wait safely until your new place is ready. Call 717-844-5125 to plan it.
Yes. A & M Friendly Movers is fully licensed and insured, and we have been family-owned and operated since 2015.
Our Mount Wolf office at 5 Center Street is about 68 miles, roughly an hour and a half, from Chambersburg. We’re a family-owned mover licensed by the PA PUC (A-8927313), and local moves are billed hourly with the clock starting when we arrive.
Yes. We serve the borough and the surrounding townships that make up Greater Chambersburg. Call us for a free quote and we’ll plan the route and timing for your street.
Every piece of furniture is pad-wrapped before it goes on the truck. We’re licensed and insured, and we provide free certificates of insurance for apartment complexes, HOAs and commercial buildings.
Ready to Move In or Out of Chambersburg?
Tell us your move date and address, and we will send a clear, upfront quote.
Chambersburg Neighborhoods We Move
From historic homes to new subdivisions, our crews know the streets, stairs and HOA rules across Chambersburg.
Downtown / Memorial Square
The town center, historically called the Diamond, is home to the Memorial Fountain dedicated in 1878 to honor Civil War soldiers.
Conococheague Creek corridor
Conococheague Creek, a noted trout stream, runs through the center of town; the town first grew around mills on it and Falling Spring Creek.
Wilson College
A private liberal arts college founded in 1869 with about 800 undergraduates, known for equestrian and veterinary tech programs.
I-81 Exit 17 area
Chambersburg's retail sector has grown quickly since 2006 around Exit 17 of Interstate 81, which skirts the borough to the east.
Hamilton Township
A township of about 11,400 residents bordering the borough to the southwest, with Conococheague Creek forming part of its eastern boundary.
Guilford Township
A township of about 14,600 residents southeast of the borough that includes the communities of Guilford and Marion.
Greene Township / Scotland
A township of about 18,400 residents northeast of the borough whose primary settlement is Scotland, and which includes part of Caledonia State Park.
Fayetteville
A census-designated place of about 3,200 residents along the Guilford–Greene township line east of Chambersburg.
Letterkenny Army Depot area
The depot, a major employer, sits about five miles north of town, partly in Greene Township.
Chambersburg Areas We Serve
Downtown and Memorial Square
Older brick rowhomes, twins, and apartments above shops near the square, where stairs and street parking shape the move.
North end near Wilson College
Older single homes and student rentals along US 11 on the north side of town.
Guilford and Hamilton townships
Subdivisions of ranch homes, split-levels, and newer houses just outside the borough, often with basements and garages.