Harrisburg, PA Movers
Family-owned since 2015 • Licensed & insured • Local & long-distance moves, packing, and storage
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Best Harrisburg, PA Moving Company
Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania and the seat of Dauphin County, set along the east bank of the Susquehanna River. Our York moving team moves renters, state workers, families and seniors all over the city, from high-rise apartments near the Capitol to rowhomes in Midtown and houses in Bellevue Park. We know the city’s one-way streets, tight blocks and busy bridges, and we plan each move around them.
Most of Harrisburg is rowhomes. In Midtown, Shipoke and the blocks around the Capitol, homes are tall and narrow with steep stairs, tight turns and small back yards. We pad banisters and door frames, take apart beds and dressers when needed, and use the right equipment for third-floor bedrooms. Some old rowhomes have stairways too tight for a box spring or a big sectional, and we tell you before moving day if a piece will not make it. Streets are narrow, and many blocks have metered parking or residential permit zones, so we look at your street before moving day and plan where the truck will stop.
About two out of three homes in the city are rented, so we do a lot of apartment moves. Downtown and Front Street buildings often have set move hours, one freight elevator and a management office that asks for insurance paperwork. We work with the building ahead of time so your move stays on schedule. We also handle single-family moves in Bellevue Park and Uptown, where homes are bigger and often have full basements. Moving out of state for a new job, or into the city for one? We do long-distance moves too, with the same crew handling your things from start to finish.
Traffic is part of every move here. I-81, I-83 and Route 322 ring the city, the river bridges back up at rush hour, and Front Street and Second Street get busy on weekdays and during events on City Island. We plan start times around it when we can. Short on time? Our packing and unpacking service can box up your whole home or just the fragile items, and we offer storage if your move-out and move-in dates do not match.
We also move families across the river and around the region, including Mechanicsburg, Hershey and Camp Hill. A & M Friendly Movers is family-owned since 2015, and we treat every Harrisburg move like we are moving our own family. Searching for movers in Harrisburg, PA or moving companies in Harrisburg, PA? Our crew handles local moves and long-distance moves from Pennsylvania, with packing available. 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 Harrisburg every week. These reviews are copied word for word from our Google Business Profile: 4.8 stars from 65 Google reviews.
★★★★★
“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
★★★★★
“AMAZING !!! Only book with A & M friendly Movers ! They were great , Moved my stuff and assembled, skilled and prompt and fast !!! We love our beds !! Won’t find better service!!!! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR BOOK NOW !! Lol , Thank you !!”
Nigel Rector
Google review · York, PA & Maryland location
Your Harrisburg Moving Crew
Your Harrisburg move is handled by our York, PA & Maryland crew, based at 5 Center Street, Mount Wolf, PA 17347. That’s about 21 miles (around 35 minutes) from Harrisburg, 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
Harrisburg, PA Moving Services
Local Moving
Moves across Harrisburg and all of Dauphin 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.
Harrisburg, PA Weather
Plan your moving day around the forecast. We watch the weather for every move, including snow and ice in the winter.
Harrisburg at a Glance
50,287
Population
33.4 years
Median Age
$124,200
Median Home Value
$48,099
Median Household Income
20.1 min
Average Commute
36.6% Own
Own vs. Rent
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates for Harrisburg, PA, via Census Reporter.
Schools Near Harrisburg, PA
Harrisburg is served by Harrisburg School District. Moving with kids? We can time your move around the school calendar.
Benjamin Franklin School
Grades PK-5
Melrose School
Grades K-5
Steele School
Grades K-5
Camp Curtin Academy
Grades 6-8
Marshall Math Science Academy
Grades 6-8
Harrisburg High School
Grades 9-12
Always confirm your school zone with Harrisburg School District.
Places to Eat in Harrisburg
Once the truck is unloaded, you have earned a good meal. Here are local favorites.
Millworks
American, farm-to-table • Visit website
Cafe Fresco Center City
New American • Visit website
Mangia Qui
Italian • Visit website
note. bistro & winebar
Bistro • Visit website
The Jackson House
Burgers, sandwiches • Facebook page
McGrath's Pub
Irish pub • Facebook page
Things to Do in Harrisburg
Pennsylvania State Capitol
The domed state capitol building, open for free guided tours. • Map
City Island
Island park in the Susquehanna River with a minor-league ballpark, beach and trails. • Map
Broad Street Market
Historic Midtown market with local food stands and produce. • Map
Riverfront Park
Walking and biking path along the river on Front Street. • Map
The National Civil War Museum
Civil War museum in Reservoir Park. • Map
Walnut Street Bridge
Historic walking bridge from downtown to City Island. • Map
Moving to or from Harrisburg? Get your free, no-pressure quote today.
Moving in Harrisburg: Local Tips From Our Crew
Parking, trash pickup, traffic and building rules can make or break moving day in Harrisburg. Here’s what we plan around.
Residential permit parking
Harrisburg issues residential parking permits through the Parking Enforcement Office at 123 Walnut Street (2nd floor), so check whether your block is a permit area before the truck arrives.
Downtown meters are managed by SP+
SP+ Municipal Services manages downtown kiosks and metered surface lots, while the City’s Office of Parking Enforcement handles the rest of on-street parking.
Street sweeping twice a month
Street cleaning happens twice a month year-round and is now done by Capital Region Water, so check the sweeping schedule for your street before booking a move date.
One bulk item per week
Each household may set out one bulk item per week (furniture, a mattress, a roll of carpet) on its regular trash day; large appliances are not included, and extra items left out can be fined.
Historic districts
Harrisburg has six municipal historic districts plus National Register districts, so expect older homes in many city neighborhoods, including the row houses of Allison Hill.
What Shapes Your Harrisburg 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 Dauphin County, or out of state. Local moves are hourly; long-distance moves are priced upfront.
Access
Move time in Harrisburg depends on steep rowhome stairs, metered and permit street parking, apartment elevator and move-hour rules, and weekday traffic on Front Street, Second Street and the river bridges.
Add-Ons
Packing, storage, furniture assembly, and heavy items like pianos and safes.
Harrisburg, PA Moving FAQs
Yes. We handle the steep stairs and tight turns in Harrisburg rowhomes, and we tell you ahead of time if a large piece will not fit.
Yes. Tell us your building’s move hours and elevator rules, and we will set the schedule around them. We can send insurance paperwork if the office asks for it.
We look at your block before moving day, including meters and permit zones, and plan the safest place for the truck. Call 717-844-5125 to get started.
Yes. A & M Friendly Movers is fully licensed and insured, and we have been family-owned and operated since 2015.
Yes. Many city neighborhoods sit in historic districts with older homes, and our crews pad-wrap furniture for tight stairways and doorways. Tell us about your building on your free quote so we bring the right crew and equipment.
Some blocks are residential permit areas, and permits come from the City’s Parking Enforcement Office at 123 Walnut Street. Street sweeping also runs twice a month, so we’ll help you pick a date and spot that works.
Our Mount Wolf office is about 21 miles, roughly 35 minutes, from downtown Harrisburg. We’re licensed and insured (PA PUC A-8927313) and family-owned since 2015.
Ready to Move In or Out of Harrisburg?
Tell us your move date and address, and we will send a clear, upfront quote.
Harrisburg Neighborhoods We Move
From historic homes to new subdivisions, our crews know the streets, stairs and HOA rules across Harrisburg.
Downtown
Harrisburg's central business and financial core, home to the State Capitol Complex, where downtown meters and lots are managed by SP+ Municipal Services.
Midtown
Bounded by Forster St, Maclay St, 7th St and the river, Midtown includes the Broad Street Market and the Old Midtown Historic District, the city's first urbanized neighborhood.
Uptown
The section of the city north of Midtown and Downtown.
Shipoke
A very small riverfront neighborhood (Ward 1) bounded by I-83, Washington St, Second St and the Susquehanna River.
Allison Hill
Harrisburg's first suburb, on a bluff east of downtown, historically mixing large Colonial Revival houses with row houses along the main street.
Mount Pleasant
A historic district in western Allison Hill with mostly Victorian architecture, the oldest section of the Hill.
Bellevue Park
Pennsylvania's first fully planned residential community, with winding lanes, wooded lots and large homes protected by covenants.
Susquehanna Township
A suburb of about 26,700 residents with Harrisburg 17109/17110 ZIP codes.
Lower Paxton Township
Dauphin County's most populous municipality (about 53,500 residents) with Harrisburg mailing addresses.
Camp Hill
A Cumberland County borough about 3 miles southwest of Harrisburg on the West Shore.
Harrisburg Areas We Serve
Midtown
Three-story brick rowhomes and apartments near the Broad Street Market, where steep stairs and tight street parking shape the move.
Downtown and Front Street
High-rise and mid-rise apartments near the Capitol and river, with move hours, freight elevators and loading rules.
Bellevue Park and Uptown
Larger single-family homes and twins on tree-lined streets, with basements and more room for a truck.
