Collegeville, PA Movers

Family-owned since 2015 • Licensed & insured • Local & long-distance moves, packing, and storage

Best Collegeville, PA Moving Company

Collegeville is a small borough on the Perkiomen Creek, best known as the home of Ursinus College. Our Tri-State crew moves families, retirees, college staff and students in and around town, from the older homes along Main Street to the newer neighborhoods off Route 29. As part of our Tri-State moving service, we know how moves here work, whether it is a big family home or a single dorm room.

Main Street is lined with older single homes, some turned into offices or college housing. These houses often have steep front steps, narrow stairs and small bedrooms upstairs. We pad railings and door frames, take apart beds and big furniture when needed, and measure the tight spots before we carry. Parking on Main Street is limited and traffic moves through all day, so we plan the loading spot ahead of time, sometimes on a side street or in the driveway. If a big piece will not make the turn at the top of the stairs, we tell you before we start, not halfway through the day.

Away from Main Street, much of Collegeville is newer single-family homes and townhouse communities. Many have homeowners associations with rules about where a truck can park and what hours movers can work. Send us your HOA rules and we will build the plan around them. Most of these homes are owner-occupied, so a lot of our work here is full-house moves with a garage, a basement and a lot of stuff. We bring enough crew for the size of the home, protect floors and railings, and set beds and tables back up at the new place so you can sleep in your own bed that first night.

Timing matters in a college town. Late August and May get busy when Ursinus students move in and out, and Main Street traffic picks up on game days and events. We plan around those dates when we can. Collegeville also sits close to US 422, which makes it easy to start a long move. Need help getting ready? Our packing and unpacking service can box up the whole house or just the kitchen and fragile items.

We also serve nearby towns, including Limerick and Norristown, plus Trappe and Lower Providence. A & M Friendly Movers is family-owned since 2015, and we treat every Collegeville 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 410-499-8777 for a free quote.

Two men moving a mattress in a room.
The A & M Friendly Movers crew at work

See What Our Customers Are Saying

Our Tri-State (PA & DE) crew moves families in Collegeville every week. These reviews are copied word for word from our Google Business Profile: 4.8 stars from 551 Google reviews.

★★★★★

“I had a great experience with A &M FRIENDLY MOVERS. The men were very professional, friendly, and efficient. It was not an easy move because I wasn’t entirely ready, but they handled it amazingly well. At the end of the move, I was a little nervous about how much it was going to cost. When They handed me the bill at the end of the move. I was pleasantly surprised because it was Very reasonable. I will highly recommend &M FRIENDLY MOVERS and I know I want use them in future moves.”

Barbara

Google review · Tri-State (PA & DE) location

★★★★★

“Jim and Thomas were exceptional at PACKING our four bedroom house! They will respectful of our property, they worked quickly and quietly, yet were conversational with us! They were pleasant company in our home and we highly recommend this team! *Edit to add- The next day the wonderful team of 5 (Jim, Juan, Shawn, Steven & Kyree) came to then MOVE our 4 bedroom home! They worked swiftly, quietly, with much respect for both houses. taking time to protect our belongings during the move and the walls/floors. They worked like a well oiled machine, even when the day was taking longer than first expected! We got them Pizza and Gatorades and they were so gracious with Thanks! Well worth it!”

Lisa Geib

Google review · Tri-State (PA & DE) location

★★★★★

“I used A&M Friendly Movers in 2022. They were prompt, friendly and efficient. I was having a family crisis and was visibly upset, they were compassionate and continued unloading and listening to my friend who was helping. They understood and gave me well wishes. They took a small break and we made small talk. It was a very hot day and i was concerned for them over heating. Very professional and excellent packers! Nothing was broken or damaged. I would use them again and will recommend them to anyone”

Aunti C's Pet Care

Google review · Tri-State (PA & DE) location

Your Collegeville Moving Crew

Your Collegeville move is handled by our Tri-State (PA & DE) crew, based at 115A St Joseph Ln, Downingtown, PA 19335. That’s about 20 miles (around 40 minutes) from Collegeville, and your hourly clock doesn’t start until we arrive at your home.

Call your local crew: 410-499-8777
Hours: Monday–Sunday, 6 AM–10 PM

Collegeville, PA Moving Services

Local Moving

Moves across Collegeville and all of Montgomery 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.

Collegeville, PA Weather

Plan your moving day around the forecast. We watch the weather for every move, including snow and ice in the winter.

COLLEGEVILLE, PA WEATHER

Collegeville at a Glance

5,247

Population

24.1 years

Median Age

$443,000

Median Home Value

$91,466

Median Household Income

22.7 min

Average Commute

75.8% Own

Own vs. Rent

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates for Collegeville, PA, via Census Reporter.

Schools Near Collegeville, PA

Collegeville is served by Perkiomen Valley School District. Moving with kids? We can time your move around the school calendar.

Always confirm your school zone with Perkiomen Valley School District.

Places to Eat in Collegeville

Once the truck is unloaded, you have earned a good meal. Here are local favorites.

Chow Bistro

New American • Visit website

Troubles End Brewing

Brewpub, American • Visit website

Collegeville Diner

Diner • Visit website

Collegeville Italian Bakery Pizzeria Napoletana

Italian bakery, pizza • Visit website

Speck's Drive In

Fried chicken • Visit website

Tortugas Mexican Eatery

Mexican • Visit website

Things to Do in Collegeville

Perkiomen Bridge

Stone arch bridge over the Perkiomen Creek, built in 1799 and still carrying traffic. • Map

Ursinus College and the Berman Museum of Art

Tree-lined college campus on Main Street, home to the Berman Museum of Art. • Map

Perkiomen Trail

Crushed-stone trail along the Perkiomen Creek for walking, running and biking. • Map

Evansburg State Park

Large state park just east of town with trails, fishing and a golf course. • Map

Providence Town Center

Open-air shopping and dining center just outside the borough. • Map

Moving to or from Collegeville? Get your free, no-pressure quote today.

Moving in Collegeville: Local Tips From Our Crew

Parking, trash pickup, traffic and building rules can make or break moving day in Collegeville. Here’s what we plan around.

Trash goes out Monday night

Borough trash and recycling are collected once a week on Tuesdays, and should be at the curb Monday evening for the early-morning pickup.

Use Borough-issued cans

Collection is automated, so residents must use the Borough-provided cans with the wheels facing the house and clear space around each can.

Book bulk pickups ahead

Bulk items are not part of weekly pickup; residents contact the hauler directly to arrange a bulk item pickup for a fee.

Electronics need separate recycling

Electronics recycling is not included in weekly pickup; Montgomery County has a provider that picks up items such as computers, microwaves and TVs.

Plan around US 422

PA 29 is the only numbered highway directly serving Collegeville and has an interchange with US 422 southwest of the borough, the main route toward King of Prussia and Philadelphia.

What Shapes Your Collegeville 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 Montgomery County, or out of state. Local moves are hourly; long-distance moves are priced upfront.

Access

Move time in Collegeville depends on limited parking and steady traffic on Main Street, stairs in older homes, HOA rules in newer neighborhoods, and busy Ursinus move-in and move-out weeks.

Add-Ons

Packing, storage, furniture assembly, and heavy items like pianos and safes.

Collegeville, PA Moving FAQs

Yes. We handle small moves like dorm rooms and off-campus rentals, and we can store items over the summer. Book early for late August and May.

Yes. Tell us your community’s rules on truck parking, move hours and pods, and we will plan the day around them.

Parking on Main Street is limited, so we look at your address ahead of time and plan a safe loading spot, often in a driveway or on a side street.

Yes. A & M Friendly Movers is fully licensed and insured, and we have been family-owned and operated since 2015.

Our Downingtown office at 115A St Joseph Ln is about 20.5 miles, roughly 42 minutes, from Collegeville. Local moves are billed hourly, and the clock starts when we arrive.

Yes. Ursinus sits on 170 acres right in the borough, and we move homes and apartments throughout Collegeville with every piece of furniture pad-wrapped. Quotes are always free.

In Collegeville Borough, bulk items are not part of the weekly Tuesday pickup, so you’ll need to schedule a bulk pickup with the Borough’s hauler ahead of time. We’ll pad-wrap and move everything you’re keeping.

Ready to Move In or Out of Collegeville?

Tell us your move date and address, and we will send a clear, upfront quote.

Collegeville Neighborhoods We Move

From historic homes to new subdivisions, our crews know the streets, stairs and HOA rules across Collegeville.

Ursinus College campus

Ursinus College, founded in 1869, sits on 170 acres of property in the borough.

Main Street / Ridge Pike

SEPTA bus Route 93 runs along Collegeville's Main Street and Ridge Pike toward Norristown and Pottstown.

Perkiomen Bridge

The 1799 Perkiomen Bridge and the Perkiomen Bridge Hotel are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Collegeville Crossing

The Collegeville Crossing entrance sits at the intersection of 2nd Avenue (Route 29) and Freeland Drive.

Providence Town Center

An open-air lifestyle center in Upper Providence Township at the interchange of US 422 and PA 29, just outside Collegeville.

Trappe

A neighboring borough on PA 113 (Third Avenue) that shares the Perkiomen Valley School District with Collegeville.

Evansburg

A Lower Providence/Skippack community whose Evansburg Historic District was listed on the National Register in 1972; it gives its name to Evansburg State Park.

Eagleville / Lower Providence

Lower Providence Township borders Collegeville to the southeast and is served mainly by US 422, with the Lower Providence Community Library in Eagleville.

Perkiomen Trail corridor

The 19-mile Perkiomen Trail follows Perkiomen Creek from the Schuylkill River Trail near Valley Forge north to Green Lane.

Collegeville Areas We Serve

Main Street and the Ursinus area

Older single homes, some used as offices or college housing, with front steps, narrow stairs and limited street parking.

Newer subdivisions

Single-family homes and townhouse communities, many with HOA rules on parking and move times.

Along the Perkiomen Creek

Homes near the creek and the Perkiomen Trail on the east side of the borough, close to the historic stone bridge.

Let’s Plan Your Friendly Move Together!


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