Delta, PA Movers
Family-owned since 2015 • Licensed & insured • Local & long-distance moves, packing, and storage
Delta photo: Smallbones / Wikimedia Commons (CC0)
Best Delta, PA Moving Company
Delta is a small borough in the far southeast corner of York County, right on the Maryland line next to Cardiff. It grew up around the Peach Bottom slate quarries, and you can still see that history in the slate roofs and blue-black slate sidewalks along Main Street. Our York County movers move families, renters, and farm households in and around Delta, and we know the back roads that get a truck here.
Most of Delta’s homes are older houses on Main Street and the side streets, many built in the 1800s and early 1900s. That means steep stairs, low doorways, and small rooms. The old slate sidewalks can be uneven, so we use ramps and dollies carefully and pad every doorway. We check where the truck can park on Main Street before the move, since the street is narrow in spots. Old slate roofs and porches mean we also watch for low overhangs when we carry big pieces out the front door.
Delta has a lot of renters for a small town, so we do plenty of apartment and half-house moves, including second-floor units over older storefronts. Outside the borough, in the surrounding countryside, homes sit on bigger lots with long driveways, barns, and outbuildings. For those moves, we plan the truck size and route ahead of time so we are not stuck on a gravel lane or a tight farm entrance. We can also move shop tools, outdoor furniture, and the extra freezer in the garage, not just what is in the house.
Delta is a long way from the interstate, and many people here drive a good distance to work. The main routes out are Route 74 north toward York and the roads south into Harford County, Maryland. The average commute here is more than 40 minutes. We plan drive time into every quote so there are no surprises, and we tell you up front when the crew will arrive. Our packing service can box up fragile items and older pieces, and we can store your things if your move-in date is not ready yet.
We also move families in nearby Fawn Grove, Airville, and across the line in Maryland, including Cardiff and Whiteford. A & M Friendly Movers is family-owned since 2015, and we treat every Delta 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 Delta every week. These reviews are copied word for word from our Google Business Profile: 4.8 stars from 65 Google reviews.
★★★★★
“Crew arrived early and work professionally and had us moved from our home to an apartment in four hours. If we ever move again A&M Friendly Movers will be my first call and I will recommend them to everyone I know.”
Richard Luckman
Google review · York, PA & Maryland location
★★★★★
“Movers were very efficient and were careful with everything. Made life so much easier. Put everything together for us. Would use them again and highly recommend to anyone looking to move. Thanks so much!!”
Linda Tosto
Google review · York, PA & Maryland location
★★★★★
“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
Your Delta Moving Crew
Your Delta move is handled by our York, PA & Maryland crew, based at 5 Center Street, Mount Wolf, PA 17347. That’s about 36 miles (around 65 minutes) from Delta, 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
Delta, PA Moving Services
Local Moving
Moves across Delta and all of York 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.
Delta, PA Weather
Plan your moving day around the forecast. We watch the weather for every move, including snow and ice in the winter.
Delta at a Glance
807
Population
31.1 years
Median Age
$219,100
Median Home Value
$76,000
Median Household Income
46.8 min
Average Commute
56.3% Own
Own vs. Rent
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates for Delta, PA, via Census Reporter.
Schools Near Delta, PA
Delta is served by South Eastern School District. Moving with kids? We can time your move around the school calendar.
Delta-Peach Bottom Elementary School
Grades K-4
South Eastern Intermediate School
Grades 5-6
South Eastern Middle School
Grades 7-8
Kennard-Dale High School
Grades 9-12
Always confirm your school zone with South Eastern School District.
Places to Eat in Delta
Once the truck is unloaded, you have earned a good meal. Here are local favorites.
Main Street Taco
Tacos, Tex-Mex • Visit website
Delta Pizza
Pizza • Visit website
Delta Family Restaurant
Family restaurant • Visit website
South County Brewing Co.
Brewery (in nearby Fawn Grove)
Things to Do in Delta
Delta Historic District
Main Street homes and churches with slate roofs and original slate sidewalks, listed on the National Register. • Map
Rehoboth Welsh Chapel
1891 brick chapel that still holds services in Welsh and English. • Map
Old Line Museum
Local history museum with slate quarry and railroad items. • Map
Coulsontown Cottages
Stone houses built by Welsh slate workers in the mid-1800s. • Map
Ma & Pa Railroad Heritage Village
Restored railroad village at Muddy Creek Forks with train rides and trails. • Map
Moving in Delta: Local Tips From Our Crew
Parking, trash pickup, traffic and building rules can make or break moving day in Delta. Here’s what we plan around.
PA 74 is the route
PA 74 is the main road north from Delta, running as Delta Road through farmland toward Airville and York.
Careful on slate sidewalks
Most Delta houses still have slate roofs, and remnants of the original blue-black slate sidewalks remain throughout the borough.
Check snow ordinances
Delta has a snow emergency ordinance and a separate ordinance on clearing snow and ice from sidewalks, so winter moves need a plan.
Rentals face inspection
The borough’s posted ordinances include a rental inspection ordinance, so renters should confirm the unit has been inspected.
Ask about compliance forms
The borough posts a Certificate of Compliance-Inspection form and a Utility Billing Certification among its important documents.
What Shapes Your Delta 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 York County, or out of state. Local moves are hourly; long-distance moves are priced upfront.
Access
Move time in Delta depends on steep stairs in older Main Street homes, uneven slate sidewalks, narrow street parking, and long drive times on rural roads from Route 74 and Maryland.
Add-Ons
Packing, storage, furniture assembly, and heavy items like pianos and safes.
Delta, PA Moving FAQs
Yes. We plan for steep stairs, low doorways, and uneven slate sidewalks, and we check truck parking on Main Street before moving day.
Yes. We plan the truck size and route for long driveways, barns, and outbuildings so the move goes smoothly.
Yes. Delta sits right on the state line next to Cardiff, and we move families between York County and Maryland. Call 717-844-5125 to set a date.
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 36 miles, roughly an hour, from Delta. 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 Delta and the surrounding rural communities of southeastern York County. Call us for a free quote and we’ll plan the route for your road.
Yes. Delta’s Main Street is a historic district, so we pad-wrap every piece of furniture and plan truck placement ahead of time. If your building needs a certificate of insurance, we provide one free.
Ready to Move In or Out of Delta?
Tell us your move date and address, and we will send a clear, upfront quote.
Delta Neighborhoods We Move
From historic homes to new subdivisions, our crews know the streets, stairs and HOA rules across Delta.
Delta Historic District / Main Street
The Delta Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
Cardiff, Maryland
The Harford County community sits directly on the Mason-Dixon line and borders Delta.
Peach Bottom Township
The township surrounds Delta on three sides and runs to the Susquehanna River and the Maryland line.
Peach Bottom Slate Region
Delta is at the heart of the slate region, where Welsh quarrymen opened quarries in the 1840s.
Rehoboth Welsh Chapel
A non-denominational church in Delta that holds services in Welsh and English.
PA 74 / PA 851 roundabout
PA 74 bypasses Delta to the west and meets PA 851 and Broad Street at a roundabout north of the borough.
Delta Trestle Bridge
The Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad trestle in Peach Bottom Township is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Susquehanna Trails
A residential development in Peach Bottom Township that PA 851 passes just to the south of.
Delta Areas We Serve
Main Street historic district
1800s and early 1900s homes with slate roofs and slate sidewalks, where steep stairs and narrow street parking shape the move.
Apartments and older storefronts
Rental units and upstairs apartments near Main Street; a bit more than half of Delta homes are owner-occupied.
Peach Bottom countryside
Rural homes and farms outside the borough with long driveways, barns, and outbuildings.