Manchester, PA Movers
Family-owned since 2015 • Licensed & insured • Local & long-distance moves, packing, and storage
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Best Manchester, PA Moving Company
Manchester is a small borough in northern York County, just a few minutes up Route 181 from the city of York. Main Street runs right through the middle of town, past the borough office and the gazebo at the square, with the Northeastern elementary and intermediate schools on Hartman Street a few blocks away. It is a close-knit place, and the Manchester/Mt. Wolf Halloween Parade has been running for more than 60 years. Our York County moving team helps families, renters, and seniors move in and out of Manchester all year long.
Many homes along Main Street and the older side streets are brick and frame houses, twins, and duplexes built close to the sidewalk. That usually means front steps, narrow stairways, and tight turns on the way to the bedrooms. We pad railings and door frames, take beds and large pieces apart when they need it, and bring the right dollies for the job. Parking is mostly on the street, so we look at your block ahead of time and plan where the truck can sit without blocking neighbors.
Manchester is a young town, with a median age of about 33, and roughly four in ten households rent. We move a lot of apartments, second-floor units, and first homes here. If you are renting, tell us about move-out rules or key return times and we will build the schedule around them. Buying your first place? Our packing and unpacking service can handle the whole house or just the kitchen and fragile items, so you can focus on the closing. We can also take apart and set up beds, cribs, and dining tables in the new place.
Traffic is a real part of moving day here. Route 181 is the main road into town, and Maple Street carries Route 921 through the center, so both can get busy at school drop-off and rush hour. Most people who live here commute toward York or out to I-83, and the average commute is over half an hour. We try to set start times that keep our crew and your loaded truck out of the worst of it. Moving on a weekday morning after the school buses pass is often the smoothest choice.
We also move families in nearby Dover, Mount Wolf, and the rest of York County, and we handle long-distance moves when you are leaving the area. A & M Friendly Movers is family-owned since 2015, and we treat every Manchester 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
★★★★★
“These guys were terrific. They were on time, they never stopped, super nice guys. Not one piece of furniture scratched, nothing broke. I highly recommend them.”
Mary Bane
★★★★★
“Extremely responsive, professional, and most of all they move furniture well. Fast but very cautious too. You can tell they know what they are doing.”
Andrew V
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“Matt and his team moved us across 8 states with care, concern, and pride. The very, very best. Can’t say enough good things.”
Harvey Polansky
Manchester, PA Moving Services
Local Moving
Moves across Manchester 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.
Manchester, PA Weather
Plan your moving day around the forecast. We watch the weather for every move, including snow and ice in the winter.
Manchester at a Glance
2,803
Population
32.9 years
Median Age
$195,900
Median Home Value
$77,202
Median Household Income
34.6 min
Average Commute
59.0% Own
Own vs. Rent
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates for Manchester, PA, via Census Reporter.
Schools Near Manchester, PA
Manchester is served by Northeastern School District. Moving with kids? We can time your move around the school calendar.
Orendorf Elementary School
Grades K-3
Spring Forge Intermediate School
Grades 4-6
Shallow Brook Intermediate School
Grades 4-6
Northeastern Middle School
Grades 7-8
Northeastern High School
Grades 9-12
Always confirm your school zone with Northeastern School District.
Places to Eat in Manchester
Once the truck is unloaded, you have earned a good meal. Here are local favorites.
Love & Pizza of Manchester
Pizza • View on Yelp
The Manchester Diner
Diner • View on Yelp
Conewago Inn
American • View on Yelp
Angelo's Pizza & Subs
Pizza, subs • View on Yelp
The Pizza Box & Hoagie Shop
Pizza, hoagies • View on Yelp
Jim & Nena's Pizzeria
Pizza • View on Yelp
Things to Do in Manchester
Manchester Community Park
Borough park with a recreation building that can be rented for parties and events. • Map
Gazebo at the Square
Borough gazebo at the center of town, used for community gatherings. • Map
Manchester/Mt. Wolf Halloween Parade
Long-running yearly parade shared with neighboring Mount Wolf, now past its 60th year. • Map
John C. Rudy County Park
150-acre county park near Emigsville with a paved trail, sports fields, pavilions and an off-leash dog area. • Map
Gifford Pinchot State Park
State park in northern York County with a large lake for boating, fishing, camping and hiking. • Map
Moving to or from Manchester? Get your free, no-pressure quote today.
What Shapes Your Manchester 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 Manchester depends on street parking along Main Street and the side streets, stairs and tight turns in older homes and twins, and school and rush-hour traffic on Routes 181 and 921.
Add-Ons
Packing, storage, furniture assembly, and heavy items like pianos and safes.
Manchester, PA Moving FAQs
Yes. We pad railings and door frames, take large furniture apart when needed, and plan the route through tight stairways before we start.
Most homes in the borough rely on street parking, so we check your block ahead of time and plan a spot that keeps the street open. Let us know about any tight turns or low wires.
Yes. Tell us about your building or landlord’s move-out rules, and we will set the schedule around them. Call 717-844-5125 to get on the calendar.
Yes. A & M Friendly Movers is fully licensed and insured, and we have been family-owned and operated since 2015.
Ready to Move In or Out of Manchester?
Tell us your move date and address, and we will send a clear, upfront quote.
Manchester Areas We Serve
Main Street and the square
Older brick and frame homes, twins, and small apartments along Route 181 near the borough office and gazebo, where street parking and stairs shape the move.
Maple Street (Route 921)
A busy cross street through the center of town lined with older single homes and twins close to the road.
Hartman Street school area
Residential blocks around the Northeastern school campus, popular with families who want to be close to the elementary and intermediate schools.