Carolina Forest, SC Movers
Family-owned since 2019 • Licensed & insured • Local & long-distance moves, packing, and storage
Best Carolina Forest, SC Moving Company
Carolina Forest is one of the fastest-growing areas on the Grand Strand, a large master-planned community between US-501 and SC-31, about 8 miles from Myrtle Beach. Families love it for the schools, shopping, and parks, and its location near Coastal Carolina University and Conway makes it a hot spot for new arrivals.
Almost every neighborhood in Carolina Forest has an HOA, and most have rules about truck parking, move hours, and how long pods or trailers can stay. We plan every move around those rules. Carolina Forest Boulevard also gets heavy at rush hour and school pickup, so we schedule arrival times that avoid the worst of it.
We move a lot of families into brand-new construction here. If your builder pushes back your closing, we can hold your belongings in storage and deliver the day you get your keys. We also move townhomes, apartments, and CCU faculty and staff.
Carolina Forest has everything a busy family needs close by, from Tanger Outlets and Coastal Grand Mall to parks, walking trails, and highly rated schools. It is also a short drive to Conway and to the beach. Many of our customers here are relocating for work at the hospital, the university, or the growing tourism industry.
From Carolina Forest we also serve Conway, Forestbrook, and Myrtle Beach. Want us to pack for you? Ask about our packing services. Family-owned since 2019, we are the Grand Strand movers who know Carolina Forest. 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
★★★★★
“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
★★★★★
“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
Carolina Forest, SC Moving Services
Local Moving
Moves across Carolina Forest and all of Horry 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.
Carolina Forest, SC Weather
Plan your moving day around the forecast. We watch the weather for every move, especially during hurricane season.
Carolina Forest at a Glance
26,263
Population
40.3 years
Median Age
$336,800
Median Home Value
$74,436
Median Household Income
22.0 min
Average Commute
69.6% Own
Own vs. Rent
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates for Carolina Forest CDP, SC, via Census Reporter.
Schools Near Carolina Forest, SC
Carolina Forest is served by Horry County Schools. Moving with kids? We can time your move around the school calendar.
Carolina Forest Elementary
Grades PK-5
River Oaks Elementary
Grades PK-5
Ocean Bay Elementary
Grades PK-5
Ten Oaks Middle
Grades 6-8
Ocean Bay Middle
Grades 6-8
Carolina Forest High
Grades 9-12
Always confirm your school zone with Horry County Schools.
Places to Eat in Carolina Forest
Once the truck is unloaded, you have earned a good meal. Here are local favorites.
O.A.K. Prime Kitchen and Bar
Steakhouse, seafood • View on Yelp
Zeytin
Turkish, Mediterranean • View on Yelp
Nonna's Taste of Italy
Italian • View on Yelp
Sol y Luna Latin Cantina
Latin, Mexican • View on Yelp
Tavern in the Forest
American pub • View on Yelp
Handley's Pub & Grub
English pub, sports bar • View on Yelp
Things to Do in Carolina Forest
Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve
Over 10,000 acres of Carolina bays and longleaf pine, home to black bears and Venus flytraps. • Map
Horry County Bike and Run Park
Nearly seven miles of free singletrack trails known locally as The Hulk. • Map
Carolina Forest Community Center
Community park with a playground, soccer fields and jogging path. • Map
Myrtle Beach National King's North
Arnold Palmer signature golf course. • Map
Legends Golf & Resort
Three-course golf complex off Highway 501. • Map
River Oaks Golf Club
Golf club with three nines inside Carolina Forest. • Map
Moving to or from Carolina Forest? Get your free, no-pressure quote today.
What Shapes Your Carolina Forest 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 Horry County, or out of state. Local moves are hourly; long-distance moves are priced upfront.
Access
Carolina Forest Boulevard traffic is heavy at school and rush hours, and many HOAs restrict truck parking and moving hours, while walk-up condos mean carrying furniture up stairs.
Add-Ons
Packing, storage, furniture assembly, and heavy items like pianos and safes.
Carolina Forest, SC Moving FAQs
Yes. Share your HOA’s rules and we will plan parking and timing around them.
We offer short-term storage and deliver as soon as your new home is ready.
We set arrival windows outside rush hour and school pickup whenever possible.
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 Carolina Forest?
Tell us your move date and address, and we will send a clear, upfront quote.
Carolina Forest Areas We Serve
Master-planned HOA neighborhoods
Most homes sit in planned subdivisions off Carolina Forest Boulevard and River Oaks Drive, with HOA rules, amenity centers and cul-de-sac streets.
Golf course communities
Neighborhoods such as those around River Oaks, Legends and Myrtle Beach National put single-family homes and villas along fairways.
Condos and apartments
Rental apartment complexes and condo buildings, many two or three stories without elevators, sit near the Highway 501 and International Drive corridors.