Pawleys Island, SC Movers
Family-owned since 2015 • Licensed & insured • Local & long-distance moves, packing, and storage
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Best Pawleys Island, SC Moving Company
Pawleys Island is one of the oldest summer resorts on the East Coast, famous for its rope hammocks, historic beach cottages, and a laid-back feel locals proudly call arrogantly shabby. It sits about 25 miles south of Myrtle Beach in Georgetown County.
The island itself is reached by two small causeways, and many homes are historic cottages or raised beach houses with narrow stairs, porches, and limited parking. On the mainland side, you will find golf communities, gated neighborhoods, and larger homes off US-17 near the Hammock Shops. We plan truck size, gate access, and parking for each type of home before moving day.
We help families who have owned island cottages for generations, retirees settling full time, and buyers furnishing a new second home. Older furniture and heirloom pieces get extra padding and care.
Residents love the quiet beach, crabbing in the creek, and the local shops and restaurants along the Waccamaw Neck. Life moves slower here, and we want your move to feel just as easy.
Summer on the island brings rental turnover every weekend and busy causeways, so we book island moves for weekdays whenever possible. We also plan for sandy lots and tight turnarounds, bringing the right size truck so we do not damage landscaping or block a neighbor’s drive.
From Pawleys Island we also serve Litchfield Beach, Georgetown, and Murrells Inlet. Family-owned since 2015, A & M Friendly Movers treats historic homes with care. Our mission is simple: quality, professional service at a fair price. Home is where the heart is, and moving is where it starts. Call 910-758-0081 for a free quote.
See What Our Customers Are Saying
Our North Myrtle Beach, SC crew moves families in Pawleys Island every week. These reviews are copied word for word from our Google Business Profile: 5.0 stars from 41 Google reviews.
★★★★★
“These guys were AWESOME. The ‘800PackRat’ people delivered my pod 11 days late I had to reschedule A&M 4 times!!! They showed up on time Mike and Chris were great. They took their time, unloaded everything carefully, arranged bins, and boxes in our garage for us. Moved heavy items into the kitchen and into the house. They set up our hutch in the dining room. They even stopped to play with her two golden retrievers for a minute. If you need movers if you need help, I cannot recommend these guys more highly.”
jim loiselle
Google review · North Myrtle Beach, SC location
★★★★★
“Mike, Jon and Darius were friendly, personable and worked their tails off for us! We will absolutely refer this moving company anytime. So professional and hard working! Thank you!”
Wendy Brown
Google review · North Myrtle Beach, SC location
★★★★★
“The guys sent to assist with my move arrived 15 minutes early and were professional and friendly. They were careful with our furniture and to not scratch the floors or walls.”
Jeff Edwards
Google review · North Myrtle Beach, SC location
Your Pawleys Island Moving Crew
Your Pawleys Island move is handled by our North Myrtle Beach, SC crew, based at 2111 Highway 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582. That’s about 38 miles (around 50 minutes) from Pawleys Island, and your hourly clock doesn’t start until we arrive at your home.
Call your local crew: 910-758-0081
Hours: Monday–Sunday, 6 AM–10 PM
Pawleys Island, SC Moving Services
Local Moving
Moves across Pawleys Island and all of Georgetown 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.
Pawleys Island, SC Weather
Plan your moving day around the forecast. We watch the weather for every move, especially during hurricane season.
Pawleys Island at a Glance
170
Population
68.3 years
Median Age
$1,694,400
Median Home Value
$122,500
Median Household Income
12.3 min
Average Commute
97.9% Own
Own vs. Rent
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates for Pawleys Island town, SC (the island only; mainland Pawleys Island addresses are outside the town), via Census Reporter.
Schools Near Pawleys Island, SC
Pawleys Island is served by Georgetown County School District. Moving with kids? We can time your move around the school calendar.
Waccamaw Elementary School
Grades PK-3
Waccamaw Intermediate School
Grades 4-6
Waccamaw Middle School
Grades 7-8
Waccamaw High School
Grades 9-12
Always confirm your school zone with Georgetown County School District.
Places to Eat in Pawleys Island
Once the truck is unloaded, you have earned a good meal. Here are local favorites.
Frank's Restaurant
American / seafood • Visit website
Chive Blossom
American • Visit website
Pawleys Island Tavern
American / seafood • Visit website
BisQit
American / brunch • Visit website
Landolfi's Pizza, Panini and Pastries
Italian / pizza • Facebook page
Captain John's Seafood Grille
Seafood / American • Visit website
Things to Do in Pawleys Island
Pawleys Island Historic District
Collection of 18th- and 19th-century summer cottages on the island. • Map
Pawleys Island Nature Park
Park with marsh views, fishing and crabbing. • Map
Pawleys Island Chapel
Small chapel on the island overlooking the marsh. • Map
Hammock Shops Village
Boutiques and the original Pawleys Island rope hammock shop. • Map
Brookgreen Gardens
Sculpture garden and zoo on former rice plantations. • Map
Huntington Beach State Park
Beach, marsh boardwalks and the historic Atalaya castle. • Map
Moving to or from Pawleys Island? Get your free, no-pressure quote today.
Moving in Pawleys Island: Local Tips From Our Crew
Parking, trash pickup, traffic and building rules can make or break moving day in Pawleys Island. Here’s what we plan around.
Cross by causeway
The island is reached by two short causeways over the marsh. From Myrtle Beach, take the US 17 Bypass south and turn left at the light. The island is about half a mile across the marsh.
Keep off the pavement
Parking on the island is limited and strictly enforced. Vehicles must stay within 5 feet of the edge of the pavement and never park on the pavement in the right-of-way.
Island speed limit 25
The town speed limit is 25 mph to keep the island’s roads safe for everyone who uses them, so allow extra time for the truck.
Skip July 4 morning
The town’s Fourth of July parade starts at 9 a.m. at the South Causeway, which closes around 8 a.m. Streets on the parade route reopen as the parade passes.
Grate Avenue drop-off center
Georgetown County’s Pawleys Island center at 596 Grate Ave. is open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. It takes cardboard and bulk waste and has a swap shop for clean, usable items.
What Shapes Your Pawleys Island 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 Georgetown County, or out of state. Local moves are hourly; long-distance moves are priced upfront.
Access
The island is reached by two causeways, and raised houses, narrow lanes and little parking can slow moves; mainland plantation communities often have gates and HOA rules.
Add-Ons
Packing, storage, furniture assembly, and heavy items like pianos and safes.
Pawleys Island, SC Moving FAQs
Yes. We plan for narrow stairs, porches, and tight parking, and wrap older pieces with extra care.
Yes. We arrange gate passes and follow community rules.
Three to four weeks is best, since summer weekends fill up fast.
Yes. A & M Friendly Movers is fully licensed and insured, and we have been family-owned and operated since 2015.
Yes. We plan around the causeways, tight parking and raised historic cottages before move day. We’re a family-owned, insured mover that has served the Grand Strand since 2015.
Yes. We can schedule around rental turnover and pad-wrap every piece of furniture so it arrives in the same condition it left. If your community needs a certificate of insurance, we’ll send one for free.
Local moves are billed by the hour, and the clock starts when our crew arrives. Contact us for a free quote.
Ready to Move In or Out of Pawleys Island?
Tell us your move date and address, and we will send a clear, upfront quote.
Pawleys Island Neighborhoods We Move
From historic homes to new subdivisions, our crews know the streets, stairs and HOA rules across Pawleys Island.
The Island
The town itself is a barrier island just over 3 miles long and about a quarter mile wide, with only 130 residents in 2020. It's connected to the mainland by the North and South Causeways.
Pawleys Island Historic District
Summer homes from about 1780 to after World War I, many on high brick foundations. That can mean exterior stairs and raised porches on moving day.
Mainland Pawleys Island
The Pawleys Island mailing address also covers the mainland area, including the US 17 business district and homes between the highway and the Waccamaw River.
Waccamaw Neck
The long, narrow peninsula between the ocean and the Waccamaw River. Pawleys Island and the Litchfield communities share ZIP code 29585.
Litchfield Beach
A community of 8,370 (2020) three miles north of Pawleys Island that includes Litchfield-By-The-Sea and North Litchfield.
DeBordieu
A private, gated oceanfront community (858 residents in 2020) south of Pawleys Island off US 17.
Hobcaw Barony
A 16,000-acre preserve on the Waccamaw Neck between Winyah Bay and the ocean, mostly south of US 17.
Pawleys Island Areas We Serve
Historic island cottages
The island has older wood beach cottages and raised beach houses, many in the historic district and many used as rentals.
Mainland plantation and golf communities
Off-island neighborhoods such as Heritage Plantation, Litchfield Plantation and Hagley Estates have single-family homes near golf, marsh and the Waccamaw River.
Highway corridor homes
Along US 17, there are townhomes, smaller subdivisions and newer single-family homes close to shopping.