Downingtown, PA Movers
Family-owned since 2019 • Licensed & insured • Local & long-distance moves, packing, and storage
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Best Downingtown, PA Moving Company
Downingtown is a small borough in the middle of Chester County, built along the East Branch of the Brandywine Creek and old Lancaster Avenue. Our Tri-State crew moves families, renters, and seniors here all year, from the older blocks near downtown to the newer apartments by the train station. As part of our Tri-State moving service, we know how Downingtown streets and homes work on moving day.
Many homes close to Lancaster Avenue are older twins, rowhomes, and single homes with steep stairs, narrow halls, and tight turns. We pad banisters and door frames, take apart beds and big furniture when needed, and bring the right dollies for the job. Street parking can be tight on some blocks, so we look at your street before moving day and plan where the truck will go. If a couch will not make the turn at the top of the stairs, we tell you before we start, not halfway through the day.
Downingtown also has plenty of newer apartments and townhomes, including the River Station area and the complexes near the train station. These buildings often have set move hours, loading area rules, and a management office that asks for insurance paperwork. We work with the office ahead of time so your move stays on schedule. Moving out of a single home in a subdivision just outside the borough? We handle full house moves, partial moves, and furniture-only jobs too. Many of those homes have finished basements and two-car garages full of tools and bikes, so we plan extra time for them.
Traffic is part of every move here. Route 30, the Route 30 bypass, Route 113, and Route 322 all come together around town, and Lancaster Avenue can back up at rush hour. We plan start times around it when we can. Need help getting ready? Our packing and unpacking service can box up your whole home or just the kitchen and fragile items. We also offer storage if your closing dates do not line up, so your things have a safe place to wait until the new house is ready.
We also move families in nearby Exton, Coatesville, and Chester Springs. A & M Friendly Movers is family-owned since 2019, and we treat every Downingtown 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 410-499-8777 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
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“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.”
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Downingtown, PA Moving Services
Local Moving
Moves across Downingtown 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.
Downingtown, PA Weather
Plan your moving day around the forecast. We watch the weather for every move, including snow and ice in the winter.
Downingtown at a Glance
8,255
Population
38.9 years
Median Age
$353,800
Median Home Value
$96,228
Median Household Income
24.6 min
Average Commute
48.0% Own
Own vs. Rent
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates for Downingtown, PA, via Census Reporter.
Schools Near Downingtown, PA
Downingtown is served by Downingtown Area School District. Moving with kids? We can time your move around the school calendar.
East Ward Elementary School
Grades K-5
Beaver Creek Elementary School
Grades K-5
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
Grades 6
Downingtown Middle School
Grades 7-8
Downingtown High School West
Grades 9-12
Downingtown STEM Academy
Grades 9-12
Always confirm your school zone with Downingtown Area School District.
Places to Eat in Downingtown
Once the truck is unloaded, you have earned a good meal. Here are local favorites.
Station Taproom
American, craft beer • View on Yelp
La Sponda
Italian • View on Yelp
Green Street Grill
American, breakfast and lunch • View on Yelp
Anthony's Cucina Fresca
Italian • View on Yelp
East Branch Brewing Company
Brewpub • View on Yelp
Downingtown Diner
Diner • View on Yelp
Things to Do in Downingtown
Kardon Park
Borough park with a pond and walking paths near downtown. • Map
Struble Trail
County rail trail that follows the East Branch of the Brandywine Creek north from Downingtown. • Map
Kerr Park
Riverside borough park along the Brandywine near the center of town. • Map
Downingtown Log House
Historic log house on Lancaster Avenue, one of the oldest buildings in town. • Map
Marsh Creek State Park
State park with a large lake for boating, fishing, and hiking a few miles north of town. • Map
Moving to or from Downingtown? Get your free, no-pressure quote today.
What Shapes Your Downingtown 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 Downingtown depends on steep stairs in older homes near Lancaster Avenue, limited street parking on some blocks, apartment move rules, and rush-hour traffic on Routes 30, 113 and 322.
Add-Ons
Packing, storage, furniture assembly, and heavy items like pianos and safes.
Downingtown, PA Moving FAQs
Yes. We handle the steep stairs, narrow halls, and tight turns in older Downingtown twins and rowhomes, and we plan where the truck will park before moving day.
Yes. Tell us your building’s move hours and rules, and we will set the schedule around them. We can send insurance paperwork if the office asks for it.
We offer storage, so your things can stay with us until your new home is ready. Call 410-499-8777 to plan it out.
Yes. A & M Friendly Movers is fully licensed and insured, and we have been family-owned and operated since 2019.
Ready to Move In or Out of Downingtown?
Tell us your move date and address, and we will send a clear, upfront quote.
Downingtown Areas We Serve
Lancaster Avenue and downtown
Older twins, rowhomes, and apartments above shops along Business Route 30, where stairs and street parking shape the move.
East Ward
Established east-side neighborhood of older single homes and twins on smaller lots near East Ward Elementary.
River Station and the train station area
Newer apartments and townhomes near the Downingtown train station, where building move hours and loading rules apply.