Phoenixville, PA Movers
Family-owned since 2015 • Licensed & insured • Local & long-distance moves, packing, and storage
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Best Phoenixville, PA Moving Company
Phoenixville grew up around the Phoenix Iron Works on French Creek, and today its downtown is one of the busiest in Chester County. Our Tri-State crew moves families, renters, and first-time buyers all over the borough, from the apartments above the shops on Bridge Street to the quiet blocks around Reeves Park. As part of our Tri-State moving service, we know how these older streets work on moving day.
Many Phoenixville homes are brick twins, rowhomes, and Victorian houses built when the mill was running. That means steep front steps, narrow stairways, and tight turns at the top of the stairs. We pad railings and door frames, take apart beds and big furniture when needed, and measure the tricky spots before we carry anything in. Basements in older homes can be tight as well, so tell us ahead of time if we are moving a washer, dryer, or freezer from downstairs. Street parking near Bridge Street and Main Street fills up fast, so we plan where the truck will sit before moving day.
Timing matters here too. Bridge Street gets crowded on weekend nights and during big events like Blobfest at the Colonial Theatre, and Route 23 and Route 113 can back up at rush hour. We try to schedule around the busy times so your crew is carrying boxes instead of sitting in traffic. If you are moving into one of the newer apartment buildings or townhome communities in town or in Schuylkill and East Pikeland Townships, ask your building or HOA about elevator reservations, move hours, and insurance paperwork. We will work with them so everything is ready when our crew shows up.
Nearly half of the homes in Phoenixville are rented, so we do plenty of apartment moves, first-home moves, and moves where a couple is combining two places into one. Our packing and unpacking service can box up the whole house or just the kitchen and fragile items. If your closing dates do not line up, we also offer storage to hold your things until the new place is ready. Moving a small office or shop downtown? We handle those too, and we can work early or late so you do not lose a business day.
We also serve nearby Collegeville just across the Schuylkill River and Chester Springs to the west. A & M Friendly Movers is family-owned since 2015, and we treat every Phoenixville move like we are moving our own neighbors. 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.
See What Our Customers Are Saying
Our Tri-State (PA & DE) crew moves families in Phoenixville every week. These reviews are copied word for word from our Google Business Profile: 4.8 stars from 551 Google reviews.
★★★★★
“We had a wonderful experience with the team at A&M movers. The office was easy to communicate with as they handle inquiries by both phone and text. The crew at our move today was very professional and efficient. They were very careful with our belongings and meticulously wrapped all of our furniture. Highly recommend this team for your move!”
Maggie P
Google review · Tri-State (PA & DE) location
★★★★★
“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
Your Phoenixville Moving Crew
Your Phoenixville move is handled by our Tri-State (PA & DE) crew, based at 115A St Joseph Ln, Downingtown, PA 19335. That’s about 15 miles (around 30 minutes) from Phoenixville, 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
Phoenixville, PA Moving Services
Local Moving
Moves across Phoenixville and all of Chester 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.
Phoenixville, PA Weather
Plan your moving day around the forecast. We watch the weather for every move, including snow and ice in the winter.
Phoenixville at a Glance
19,452
Population
34.4 years
Median Age
$369,600
Median Home Value
$102,138
Median Household Income
27.0 min
Average Commute
55.1% Own
Own vs. Rent
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates for Phoenixville, PA, via Census Reporter.
Schools Near Phoenixville, PA
Phoenixville is served by Phoenixville Area School District. Moving with kids? We can time your move around the school calendar.
Phoenixville Area Early Learning Center
Grades K-1
Barkley Elementary School
Grades 2-6
Manavon Elementary School
Grades 2-6
Schuylkill Elementary School
Grades 2-6
Phoenixville Area Middle School
Grades 7-8
Phoenixville Area High School
Grades 9-12
Always confirm your school zone with Phoenixville Area School District.
Places to Eat in Phoenixville
Once the truck is unloaded, you have earned a good meal. Here are local favorites.
Black Lab Bistro
New American • Visit website
Il Granaio
Italian • Visit website
Avlos Greek Cuisine
Greek • Facebook page
Sage Mediterranean
Mediterranean • Visit website
Fitzwater Station
Bar and grill • Visit website
Bistro on Bridge
Burgers, American • Visit website
Things to Do in Phoenixville
Colonial Theatre
Restored 1903 theater on Bridge Street, famous for Blobfest and the 1958 movie The Blob. • Map
Reeves Park
Historic borough park a few blocks from downtown with a playground and open lawns. • Map
Schuylkill River Trail
Paved trail that passes through town and follows the river toward Valley Forge. • Map
Black Rock Sanctuary
Chester County nature preserve along the Schuylkill with wetland trails and birding. • Map
Valley Forge National Historical Park
Revolutionary War encampment park a short drive east of town. • Map
Moving to or from Phoenixville? Get your free, no-pressure quote today.
Moving in Phoenixville: Local Tips From Our Crew
Parking, trash pickup, traffic and building rules can make or break moving day in Phoenixville. Here’s what we plan around.
Request temporary No Parking signs
Moving? The Borough posts temporary No Parking signs for you if you apply with 48 business hours’ notice, and residential signs must be up at least 24 hours ahead.
Watch street-sweeping days
Posted streets are swept Monday and Friday from 5:30 to 7 a.m., March through December, with no parking enforced where posted.
Schedule bulk pickup early
Bulk items are picked up Mondays by appointment, the deadline is noon the previous Thursday, and mattresses and box springs must be in a mattress bag.
Sellers need a transfer permit
A Municipal Services Certification is required when buying or selling, and a Property Transfer Permit must be issued before the new owner occupies.
Mind festival weekends
The Firebird Festival takes place each December and the Dogwood Festival each May, both drawing crowds into town.
What Shapes Your Phoenixville 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 Chester County, or out of state. Local moves are hourly; long-distance moves are priced upfront.
Access
Move time in Phoenixville depends on steep stairs in older twins and rowhomes, tight street parking near Bridge Street, HOA or building move rules, and rush-hour traffic on Routes 23 and 113.
Add-Ons
Packing, storage, furniture assembly, and heavy items like pianos and safes.
Phoenixville, PA Moving FAQs
Street parking downtown is tight, so share your address with us early. We will pick the right truck size and plan a loading spot, and we can check with you about any borough parking rules for your block.
Yes. We coordinate with your building or HOA on elevator reservations, move hours, and insurance paperwork so the day goes smoothly.
Yes. We handle local moves around Chester County and long-distance moves to other states. Call 410-499-8777 to talk through your plans.
Yes. A & M Friendly Movers is fully licensed and insured, and we have been family-owned and operated since 2015.
Our Downingtown office is about 15 miles, roughly 30 minutes, from Phoenixville. Local moves are billed hourly, and the clock starts when we arrive.
On many borough streets it helps, and the Borough posts temporary No Parking signs if you apply with 48 business hours’ notice. We’ll tell you how much curb space our truck needs when you book.
Yes. We’re a family-owned company in business since 2015, licensed by the PA PUC (A-8927313) and fully insured, and we provide certificates of insurance at no cost.
Ready to Move In or Out of Phoenixville?
Tell us your move date and address, and we will send a clear, upfront quote.
Phoenixville Neighborhoods We Move
From historic homes to new subdivisions, our crews know the streets, stairs and HOA rules across Phoenixville.
Phoenixville Historic District
The largest historic district in Chester County, with 908 contributing buildings including the former Phoenix Iron Works site and its worker and owner housing.
Downtown / Bridge Street
Downtown resident and employee parking permits apply to the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of Bridge Street and the unit blocks of Gay and Main streets.
North Side / Tunnel Hill
French Creek divides the borough's north and south sides, and the Black Rock Tunnel gave the north side the name Tunnel Hill.
Reeves Park
Home of the Phoenixville Dogwood Festival, celebrated each May since 1943.
Mont Clare
An Upper Providence Township village across the Schuylkill River from Phoenixville, home to the only functional lock on the Schuylkill Canal.
Schuylkill Township
A township that contains the village of Valley Forge and several National Register farms.
East Pikeland Township / Kimberton
Kimberton, in East Pikeland Township, has a National Register village historic district.
Charlestown Township
The University of Valley Forge, which has a Phoenixville postal address, sits partly in Charlestown Township.
Phoenixville Areas We Serve
Downtown and Bridge Street
Apartments over shops, older rowhomes and newer apartment buildings within walking distance of restaurants, where street parking is tight.
Streets around Reeves Park
Brick twins and Victorian homes with porches, steep front steps and narrow stairways.
Townhome communities on the edges of town
Newer townhomes and single homes in and around the borough and in Schuylkill and East Pikeland Townships, often with HOA move rules.
