Your Trusted Moving Company in Dover, DE
Your Dover, DE Moving Team
Dover is Delaware's capital, and its moves follow its two big employers: state government and Dover Air Force Base. State employees and Delaware State University staff move in and out on job and semester calendars, and Air Force families move on orders, often with a report date that does not move. Around the city, Camden, Wyoming, Magnolia, Smyrna, and Clayton have fast-growing neighborhoods of newer single-family homes and townhomes.
Simple Moving Solutions serves Dover and Kent County from our headquarters on Newport Pike in Wilmington, about 50 minutes up Route 1, and we move people between Dover and Middletown, Newark, Lewes, and the rest of the state. Every move comes with an itemized quote and trained, insured crews. See all our Delaware service areas.
Meet Our Team
Why Dover Chooses Simple Moving
State jobs, military orders, and growing Kent County towns shape most Dover moves. Here is what you get with our crews.
Military Moves, Explained Plainly
Our checker below shows where a civilian mover fits in a military move, so Dover AFB families know their options.
Built Around Your Report Date
Orders and new jobs come with fixed dates. We plan the move backward from yours.
Kent County Neighborhoods
From downtown Dover to new developments in Camden, Magnolia, and Smyrna, we plan for HOA rules and driveways.
Moves North and South on Route 1
We regularly move people between Dover and New Castle County, the beaches, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.
Licensed and Insured
USDOT 4531853 and MC 1797073 for interstate moves, plus Pennsylvania and Maryland licenses, with trained and insured crews.
Itemized Quotes
Every Dover quote lists the crew, truck, travel, and services before move day, so there are no surprises when the job is done.
Our Moving Services in Dover, DE
From a home near the Green to a new build in Magnolia, the same crews and standards on every job.
Local Moving in Dover
Moves within Dover and across Kent County, from a downtown home to a new build in Magnolia or Smyrna.
Learn moreResidential Moving
Full-home moves with furniture protection, disassembly and reassembly, and room-by-room labeling.
Learn moreLong-Distance Moving
Moves from Dover to anywhere in the country, with a set pickup date and a dedicated crew.
Learn moreCommercial Moving
Office moves for Dover businesses and organizations, scheduled to keep downtime low.
Learn morePiano Moving
Uprights and grands moved with the right equipment and crew.
Learn moreStorage Solutions
Storage between orders, closings, or leases when your dates do not line up.
Learn moreMoving On or Off Dover Air Force Base?
Military moves come in a few types, and whether you can hire a civilian mover depends on which one yours is. Pick yours to see where we fit.
Government-arranged move (HHG shipment)
The household goods carrier for a government-arranged move is assigned through the Defense Personal Property System. You do not choose the mover for that shipment.
Personally Procured Move (PPM)
With a PPM, you arrange your own move and are reimbursed based on what the government would have paid, so you can hire a commercial mover like us.
Civilian or DoD civilian move
For civilian employees, contractors, and families relocating on their own, it is a standard household move.
General guidance, not official military policy. Confirm your entitlements and steps with your base personal property office. Nothing you enter here is sent or saved.
Moving Around Dover and Kent County
Downtown, the base, and the growing towns around Dover each move differently. Pick your area to see what to expect.
Downtown Dover
Historic homes around the Green and State Street, plus apartments and older twins near downtown and the state offices.
Narrow historic streets and limited parking near the Green; legislative session days bring extra traffic.
West Dover and Route 8
Established neighborhoods and apartment communities west of downtown, near Delaware State University and the Route 8 corridor.
DSU move weeks in late August and May; apartment communities set move-in time slots.
Dover AFB area
Homes south and east of the city near the base, along Route 1 and Route 113.
Military households work to report dates; tell us yours when you book.
Camden and Wyoming
Small towns just south and west of Dover with older homes and growing developments.
Newer developments with HOA rules on truck parking.
Magnolia and Felton
Newer subdivisions and single-family homes south of Dover.
Bigger homes and bigger loads; we size the truck and crew to match.
Smyrna and Clayton
Fast-growing towns north of Dover along Route 1 and Route 13, many with new construction.
New-build closings can slip; storage is ready as a backup.
When to Move in Dover
Race weekends, the State Fair, PCS season, and Route 1 traffic all shape a Dover moving day. Here is what we plan around.
NASCAR race weekends
Race weekends at Dover Motor Speedway bring heavy traffic on Route 1 and Route 13. We avoid them.
Delaware State Fair
The State Fair in Harrington each July brings extra traffic south of Dover.
PCS season
Summer is the busiest season for military moves. Book as soon as you have orders.
DSU move weeks
Delaware State University move-ins in late August and move-outs in May fill west Dover.
Route 1 beach traffic
Summer weekend beach traffic on Route 1 can slow moves north or south. Weekdays are faster.
Winter moves
Winter dates are easier to book, and we bring floor protection for snow and slush.
How a Dover Move Works
Four steps from first call to the last box placed.
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Get your Dover quote
Tell us both addresses, the stairs and parking at each end, your date, and any report date. We send an itemized quote.
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We plan to your date
We plan backward from your report or start date, and handle PPM paperwork needs like weight tickets.
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Moving day
Our crew drives down from Wilmington, protects floors and doorways, and wraps every piece.
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Settled in
We unload, reassemble furniture, and place everything by room. Storage is ready if your dates shift.
Serving Dover and Nearby Communities
Moving between Kent County and the rest of Delaware or beyond? Our crews cover the whole state.
- Movers in Middletown, DEAbout 30 minutes north on Route 1
- Movers in Bear, DENorth past the canal
- Movers in Newark, DENorthern New Castle County
- Movers in New Castle, DENorth along the Delaware River
- Movers in Lewes, DEAbout 45 minutes south
- Movers in Wilmington, DEHome of our headquarters
- Movers in DelawareAll of our Delaware service areas
- Movers in Baltimore, MDWest across the Bay Bridge or north around
Our Dover Service Area
We serve Dover and the surrounding Kent County towns from our Wilmington headquarters.
Approximate drive from our Wilmington headquarters
- Smyrnaabout 35 min
- Doverabout 50 min
- Camdenabout 55 min
- Magnoliaabout 1 hour
Simple Moving Solutions, 1600 E Newport Pike, Suite C, Wilmington, DE 19804. (302) 295-1080. Mon to Sat, 8 AM to 5 PM.
Dover, DE Movers FAQs
How much does a move in Dover, DE cost?
It depends on the size of your home, the stairs and parking at both ends, and the distance. We send an itemized quote before move day so you know the crew, truck, and services up front.
Can you move Dover Air Force Base households?
Yes, for Personally Procured Moves (PPMs), civilian moves, and local moves the government shipment does not cover. For a government-arranged shipment, the carrier is assigned through the Defense Personal Property System, so check with your base personal property office first.
Are your Dover movers insured and trained?
Yes. Every crew member is trained and insured, and Simple Relocations, LLC holds USDOT 4531853 and MC 1797073 for interstate moves, plus Pennsylvania and Maryland licenses.
Can you help with long-distance moves from Dover?
Yes. We move people from Dover to anywhere in Delaware and across the country, with a set pickup date and a dedicated crew.
Do you provide weight tickets for a PPM?
We work with you on getting certified empty and full weight tickets for the truck, and we give you an itemized bill for your claim. Confirm your exact requirements with your base office.
What items can you not move?
We cannot move hazardous materials, such as propane tanks, gasoline, paint thinner, and pool chemicals, or perishable food on long-distance moves. Contact us for guidance on specialty items.
What Our Customers Say
Real reviews from Simple Moving Solutions customers on Google.
Simple Moving Solutions did an outstanding job. John, Steve, and Spencer were on time, professional, and did a wonderful job. I will recommend Simple Moving Solutions to all my friends and family. I will use Simple Moving Solutions for all my future moves.
Professional, on time, and careful with my belongings. The crew was friendly, efficient, and made moving far less stressful than I expected. Highly recommend!
We had a great experience from start to finish working with Scott on the estimate and George, Mike and Sam taking great care of our move. Thank you Simple Moving Solutions for making this a Simple Move and settling our nerves on this big day for our family.
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