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The 6 best moving companies in Wilmington, DE

Ranked on public signals: website quality, contactability, and service fit. Updated October 2026. No paid placements, and no customer reviews are collected or shown; every business was found in public listings or added by its owner, and all are scored the same way.

6 firms ranked Updated October 2026
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Wilmington is Delaware's largest city, a riverfront banking and legal hub on the Christina River. Local and long-distance movers handle residential, commercial, and piano or safe moves, packing services and storage typically available.

We indexed 6 moving companies serving Wilmington and surrounding neighborhoods, including Trolley Square, Riverfront, Brandywine Village, Little Italy. Each firm is scored on a consistent set of data signals: website health, HTTPS security, mobile-friendliness, online contactability, and alignment with the moving companies niche. The ranking is fixed by data, not by who pays the most to appear at the top.

Of the 6 moving companies listed for Wilmington, 5 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 4 publish a phone number and 6 have their business name confirmed on their own website.

If you live in Wilmington, DE and need a moving company, this page is a starting point, not an endorsement. Call two or three from the list, get written estimates, and compare. The numbers next to each business are a filter, not a decision.

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Top pick

Lugg

45 /100 web presence score Based in Elsmere, serves Wilmington

In their words
Movers in Elsmere, DE from the best moving company carrying a couch from a moving van into a customer’s home during a small move. Experience the top rated moving service. Moves on your schedule.

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G & G Moving

45 /100 web presence score 17 yrs in business Based in Claymont, serves Wilmington

In their words
Claymont, DE movers: G & G Moving. Claymont, DE Movers. Up against the Pennsylvania line, with brick row homes, walk-up apartments, and the new riverfront builds. A quick hop to Philly and Chester for tri-state moves.

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How we rank moving companies in Wilmington

Each business is scored on signals we can verify from public data: a live, secure (HTTPS) website, mobile-friendliness, a published phone number and website, and fit with the moving companies category. We do not collect or display customer reviews, and we do not accept payment for placement. Businesses can claim their listing to correct contact details, but the rank is fixed by the data. Owners can claim a listing for a Verified badge and a direct link; sponsors appear only in labeled blocks outside the numbered list. Neither changes rank.

Local conditions

Hiring moving companies in Wilmington: what the local data says

  • 53% of occupied homes in Wilmington are rented and the median rent is $1,325 a month. Renters booking a move or a move-out clean should check what the lease requires and get the quote in writing.
  • Wilmington gets about 52 inches of precipitation a year and about 17 inches of snow, and August is typically the wettest month. Ask a mover how they protect floors, doorways and boxes in rain; the wettest month is when it matters.
  • Wilmington averages about 17 inches of snow a year. Snow slows loading and blocks curb access, so a winter move needs a weather clause in the written quote.

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year estimates for Wilmington, DE, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

This market

Moving Companies around Wilmington: what this page found

None of the 6 moving companies on this page are listed under Wilmington itself; all of them serve Wilmington from Claymont, Elsmere and Greenville, where they are based.

The longest-established is G & G Moving, 17 years in business by its own account.

Nearby directories for the same trade: Elsmere (6 ranked), Greenville (6 ranked), Claymont (6 ranked).

Common questions

Moving Companies in Wilmington: quick answers

How are the moving companies in Wilmington ranked?

Each listing is scored on public signals we can check ourselves: whether the website is live and secure (HTTPS), whether it works on a phone, whether a phone number and website are published, and how closely the business matches the moving companies category. We do not collect customer reviews, so no star ratings or review counts appear here, and no business pays for placement.

How do I pick the best moving company in Wilmington?

Use this list to shortlist two or three moving companies, then read their Google reviews yourself, confirm license and insurance, and get written estimates before committing. The score here is a filter, not a verdict.

How do I verify a moving company's license in Delaware?

Licensing in Delaware runs through the Delaware Department of Labor, which registers contractors, and the Division of Professional Regulation, which licenses plumbers, electricians and HVAC technicians. Before hiring anyone in Wilmington, check a general contractor in the Department of Labor contractor registry (contractorregistry.delaware.gov), and a plumber, electrician or HVAC technician in the DELPROS license portal (delpros.delaware.gov). Contractors also carry a Delaware business license. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.

Which moving companies serve Wilmington?

This page lists Lugg, Moving & Storage Company, Moving Containers, All My Sons Moving & Storage, A to B Moving Service, G & G Moving and Great Nation Moving, in ranked order. 4 of the 6 publish a phone number, so you can call those directly; the rest are easiest to reach through their websites.

What to look for when hiring a moving company in Wilmington

  • Insurance and references matter most here. Delaware does not issue a state license for moving companies, so ask for proof of liability insurance and a local business registration instead. Verify it at the official Delaware license lookup before signing. Delaware has no state moving permit for in-state moves, so confirm the mover holds a current Delaware business license and get the estimate and liability terms in writing.
  • Written estimates. Any moving company who won't put the scope in writing is a red flag.
  • Review quality, not just volume. Read the 3-star reviews, they're usually the most honest.
  • Local references. A moving company who's done work in Trolley Square or Riverfront will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.

Popular moving companies neighborhoods in Wilmington

The moving companies on this page serve all of Wilmington and surrounding areas, including Trolley Square, Riverfront, Brandywine Village, Little Italy. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.

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