Hire Movers inWilmington, DE

Looking for movers in Wilmington? MovingPlace makes it easy to compare top-rated movers, get an instant moving quote, and book movers online—all in one place. We’ve built a network of affordable, trusted movers near you so you can book with confidence, knowing real professionals will treat your move with care.

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Moving Services in Wilmington, DE

Wherever life takes you, you get the right moving solution for your move—whether you’re moving locally in Wilmington or across the country

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Local Full-Service Moving

Move with less stress with local full-service. Your professional movers will handle the loading, transporting, and unloading so you can settle into your new home with ease.

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Professional Moving Labor

Renting a truck or using a moving container? MovingPlace lets you book vetted moving professionals to handle the heavy lifting—loading, unloading, or both. Backed by our Best Price & Service Guarantees.

Local Wilmington, DE Movers

MovingPlace has built partnerships with trusted, licensed movers in the Wilmington area—so you can book confidently, knowing your move will be handled by professionals who treat you and your belongings with care.

The Cost of Moving in Wilmington, DE

Full-service moves in Wilmington average around $1,115.76, but timing can affect pricing. You might save money by moving mid-week or during February.

Your full-service moving quote covers labor to load and unload boxes and furniture, plus a truck and driver to haul everything to your new home.

Check out the table below for more details on the cost of local full-service moving in Wilmington, DE.

Move SizeAverage CostDuration
Small Studio, 1–2 BR apartments $979.044 hrs 2 movers 
Medium 3 BR apts, 2–3 BR homes $1,290.715 hrs 3 movers 
Large 4+ BR homes $1,691.797 hrs 3 movers

Based on 1M+ completed moves across our platform.

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Josh Barnes Head of Sales Operations, MovingPlace View full bio →

“Most cost estimates are based on limited data that doesn’t account for timing, location, or move size. Ours are built on years of real moves — so what you see here is actually based on what people in Wilmington pay.”

How we calculate these numbers
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Start with local data We pull from 1M+ completed moves on our platform. If Wilmington has enough data (at least 10 moves of a given size), that local data is our baseline.
2
Fill gaps with regional context Where local data is thin, we expand to county, then state, then cities with comparable household income levels—so estimates stay market-relevant.
3
Normalize for consistency We apply weighted calculations across categories to prevent a single outlier from skewing what a typical move should cost.

Keep in mind: many factors can affect the actual cost of your move—like the time of year, current demand, number of stairs, heavy items, and more. The best way to get accurate pricing for your specific move is to use our simple, 3-step quote tool. You can compare pricing from multiple providers, customize your move, and ultimately book the mover that best fits your needs.

How to Save on Moving in Wilmington

In Wilmington, DE, the average cost of labor-only move help is only $431.12, compared to $1,115.76 for a local full-service move, so hiring labor-only movers could save you hundreds of dollars on your move, if you’re willing to rent a truck or moving container.

Additionally, MovingPlace’s algorithm matches you with the mover that offers the best value for your needs, and our Best Price Guarantee means that you can book with the confidence that you are getting the best deal.

Real Experiences From Verified Bookings

They did a great job!! Very fast. Packed everything well and very tight so there is no movement of the items. Very professional and friendly.

— Wendy B.

Movers | Good To Go Professional Movers

Great work and Fast!

— Hakeem A.

Movers | Lucas Moving & Home Services

They were great!

— Donne P.

Movers | Lucas Moving & Home Services

J Von and crew were the best. Got here on time and finished ahead of schedule. Polite and courteous . Also made sure everything was done to my satisfaction before leaving. I highly recommend them.

— Mitchell K.

Movers | Good To Go Professional Movers

Great job, super quick and efficient.

— Alex M.

Movers | Good To Go Professional Movers

Fantastic workers !!! Fast and efficient !!! I defined recommend them.

— Mitchell K.

Movers | Good To Go Professional Movers

Got what i expected to be a two hour job done in just over an hour. Friendly guys and consummate pros.

— Colin R.

Movers | Good To Go Professional Movers

Booked last min night before, showed up few mins early, fast and efficient, great communication. Will definitely use again as we have more contracts this year same location

— Jerral S.

Movers | Adelphia moving

These guys really hustled butt, and worked faster than I thought! Lucas was very patient w me, and I appreciate that! I would recommend them!

— Rick F.

Movers | Lucas Moving & Home Services

Quick, professional, courteous, accommodating, and helpful. They were a great value.

— Rick H.

Movers | We Pick Things Up and Put Them Down

Great job!!!!!

— James A.

Movers | Good To Go Professional Movers

They took extreme care of us during our last minute move! Lucas and crew are very efficient, highly communicative and went above and beyond for us! Would highly recommend!

— Vanessa ..

Movers | Lucas Moving & Home Services

Lucas was amazing

— Mark M.

Movers | Lucas Moving & Home Services

This is my second time using We Pick Things Up and Put Them Down and again they are awesome. Karim the owner is awesome. They're very patient and they work with you and they respect your items. They do not waste time!!!

— Lisa P.

Movers | We Pick Things Up and Put Them Down

Rasheed and Anif were EXCELLENT! Rasheed communicated with me in advance. Showed up early. Got right to work. They were both professional, courteous, respectful, efficient, neat, and very strong. Respect to those fellas! I would DEFINITELY hire them again. Grateful for them!

— Anthony M.

Movers | We Pick Things Up and Put Them Down

Great service!

— Amira B.

Movers | Lucas Moving & Home Services

Great group of people..... Worked very hard on one of the hottest days of the week. Never complained at all. Finished up in about 2 hours. Very pleased and would highly recommend them to anyone. Very friendly and professional. Thank you!

— Bradley B.

Movers | MBK Moving &Hauling

Excellent morning with Rodney and his crew. They were on time, worked really hard, and were very respectful and careful with my stuff. I would recommend them completely and wholeheartedly. Great work guys!

— Eric S.

Movers | Moving Minions

The best crew ever

— Wendell M.

Movers | Good To Go Professional Movers

Very quick move. Did everything perfectly

— Makenzie G.

Movers | Good To Go Professional Movers

Thank you to these amazing gentleman that loaded and unloaded all of my crap within 2 hours. They communicated the entire time and they were Timely. Extremely accommodating. I'm glad I selected them for this move. I would recommend them. Thanks

— Annette F.

Movers | Good To Go Professional Movers

We used them once this week for an apartment move, booked the day before, and this move included several flights of stairs and a large courtyard that was isolated by more outdoor stairs so everything had to be moved 30+ yards from the building to the truck. These guys were AMAZING at getting everything in the truck right on time, loaded efficiently, they were strong, professional, kind, personable, literally everything you would want movers to be, and more. I’m pretty sure they were coaching us emotionally too lol. They couldn’t have been more helpful through the whole process. Communication was quick and efficient, cost was transparent and very reasonable, we literally already have them booked again for another job today. I would recommend these guys to anyone who needs help with moving, and actually look forward to working with them in the future, despite the hassle that relocating in general can be. They made it 100% easier. 5/5 no regrets!

— Holly N.

Movers | Last Minute Movers

Great guys worked hard. Really appreciate them

— Augustus J.

Movers | Vyking Moving Co

Really great guys and very helpful and understanding I appreciate them very much will definitely recommend them Great job Jim and Kevin were great

— LaJunna T.

Movers | Adelphia moving

Good to Go Professional Movers did a fantastic job with my move! The movers provided great customer service, and all of my belongings were well-handled.

— James P.

Movers | Good To Go Professional Movers

They were great!

— Joseph L.

Movers | Lucas Moving & Home Services

A bit late, but overall the gentlemen from the Hands On Deck Moving Service were professional, kind, and motivated to get the task completed. I greatly appreciated their support and efforts. I would indeed use and call them again.

— Karlena B.

Movers | JMO International Corporation

How MovingPlace Works

If you’re moving in and around the local Wilmington area, you can rely on MovingPlace to make your experience as stress-free as possible.

1

Book Online in Minutes

Use our intuitive booking tool to schedule your local move online. Just enter your details, select your options, and lock in your moving date—all in a matter of minutes.

2

Pack & Prepare for Moving Day

Once your booking is confirmed, it’s time to get ready. Use our helpful resources to organize and pack your belongings. And then 24 hours before your move date, you’ll get a call confirming the details of your move.
3

Relax & Let the Movers Work

On moving day, sit back and let your professional movers take care of everything. From loading and transporting to unloading at your new place, your moving team will ensure a seamless and efficient move.
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Enjoy a Stress-Free Finish

With everything moved and unpacked, your job is done! Need help resolving any last-minute concerns? Our team is just a call away. And for extra peace of mind, every move is backed by our $1,000 service guarantee.

Planning Your Move in Wilmington, DE

After thousands of moves, we’ve learned a lot about what makes a move go smoothly. These local insights from Wilmington can help you plan smarter and stress less.

Avg. days booking before move

18 days

Booking early helps secure your preferred mover and time slot.

Busiest month to move

June

Tip: If you must move during peak season, book well in advance!

% of moves on the weekend

60.0%

Tip: Plan your move on a weekday to save money.

Avg. move duration

4 hours

Most local moves wrap up in a few hours, but stairs, packing, or traffic can add time.

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The Full-Service Advantage
in Wilmington, DE

Customize, compare, and book your move in Wilmington all in one place for a streamlined, stress-free experience.

Move Details Tailored to You

Move Details Tailored to You

Simply enter your move details and our Smart Match Technology will create a tailored move plan for you.
Compare Multiple Providers

Compare Multiple Providers

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Manage Your Move with Ease

Manage Your Move with Ease

Easily schedule, manage, and track your move online, all from the convenience of one platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Questions, Answered by Our Experts

Mark Conrad
Mark Conrad Senior Moving Operations Advisor, MovingPlace

Mark has 20+ years of experience across every side of the moving industry — from running his own relocation business to managing supply chains at a publicly traded logistics firm. His answers below draw on firsthand experience supporting hundreds of thousands of moves, including local, corporate, and military relocations.

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MovingPlace partners only with licensed and thoroughly vetted movers. Each provider undergoes background checks and meets high standards of quality and reliability. You can move with confidence, knowing your belongings are in trusted hands.

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