Your Trusted Movers in Hockessin, DE
Your Local Hockessin, DE Moving Team
Hockessin is northern Delaware at its most spread out: larger homes on wooded lots off Lancaster Pike and Old Lancaster Pike, colonials and contemporaries in neighborhoods tucked between the hills, and older homes around Hockessin Corner and Yorklyn. Bigger homes mean more places for belongings to collect, from finished basements and walk-up attics to three-car garages and garden sheds, and those are the spots that make a moving day run long when they are left for last.
Hockessin sits between our two offices, about 20 minutes from our Wilmington headquarters and our Chadds Ford office, and we move people between Hockessin and Newark, Kennett Square, and the rest of the region every week. Every move comes with an itemized quote and trained, insured crews. See all our Delaware service areas.
Meet Our Team
Why Hockessin Chooses Simple Moving
Bigger homes, wooded lots, and two nearby offices shape every Hockessin move. Here is what you get with our crews.
Between Our Two Offices
Hockessin is about 20 minutes from both our Wilmington headquarters and our Chadds Ford office, so crews are always close.
Bigger Homes, Planned For
Four- and five-bedroom homes with finished basements and big garages get the truck and crew they need.
Nothing Left Behind
Our forgotten-spots checker below walks the places people miss, from crawlspaces to sheds.
Wooded Lots and Long Driveways
Steep or winding driveways and tight turnarounds are checked before move day.
Licensed and Insured
USDOT 4531853 and MC 1797073 for interstate moves, plus Pennsylvania PUC license A-8928842 and Maryland HHG 109, with trained and insured crews.
Itemized Quotes
Every Hockessin quote lists the crew, truck, and services before move day, so there are no surprises when the job is done.
Our Moving Services in Hockessin, DE
From a home off Lancaster Pike to a house in Yorklyn, the same crews and standards on every job.
Local Moving in Hockessin
Moves within Hockessin and to Wilmington, Newark, Pike Creek, and southern Chester County.
Learn moreResidential Moving
Full-home moves for larger homes, with careful wrapping, disassembly, and room-by-room labeling.
Learn moreLong-Distance Moving
Moves from Hockessin to anywhere in the country, with a set pickup date and a dedicated crew.
Learn moreCommercial Moving
Office moves along Lancaster Pike and in the Hockessin business district, scheduled to keep downtime low.
Learn morePiano Moving
Uprights and grands moved with the right equipment and crew.
Learn moreStorage Solutions
Storage near our headquarters between closings or during a renovation.
Learn moreDo Not Forget These Spots
In bigger Hockessin homes, the rooms are easy; it is the attic, the crawlspace, and the shed that run a moving day long. Tap each spot to check it off.
- Attic: Holiday decorations and seasonal clothes; Old tax files and keepsake boxes; Spare blankets and luggage
- Closets and under the stairs: Coats, vacuums, and cleaning supplies; Board games, puzzles, and gift wrap; Things pushed to the very back of top shelves
- Basement: Paint, chemicals, and propane (these cannot go on the truck); Tools, workbench, and storage shelving; Dehumidifier, extra fridge or freezer
- Crawlspace: Spare tiles, flooring, and paint for touch-ups; Old boxes left by previous owners (decide what is yours); Anything stored in plastic bins
- Garage: Bikes, sports gear, and car seats; Lawn and garden tools, hoses, ladders; Gas cans and mower fuel (cannot go on the truck)
- Garden shed: Mower, trimmer, and outdoor power tools (drain fuel); Pots, planters, and patio cushions; Grill and propane tank (tank cannot go on the truck)
Moving Around Hockessin
The village, the wooded neighborhoods, and the roads toward Pennsylvania each move differently. Pick yours.
Hockessin Corner and Old Lancaster Pike
Older homes and newer infill around the village center, shops, and Lancaster Pike.
Busy Lancaster Pike at rush hour; some older homes with tight stairs.
Wooded neighborhoods off Route 41
Colonials and contemporaries on larger, wooded lots in neighborhoods tucked into the hills.
Long or steep driveways and big garages; we confirm truck access ahead of time.
Yorklyn and Ashland
Homes near Auburn Valley State Park and the Red Clay Creek, plus newer development around the old mill sites.
Winding roads and narrow bridges; we choose the route and truck to match.
Limestone Road and Pike Creek edge
Neighborhoods and townhome communities south of Hockessin toward Pike Creek.
HOA rules in townhome communities; easy access toward Newark.
Toward the Pennsylvania line
Homes north of Hockessin near Kennett Square and Avondale.
Moves across the state line are covered by our licenses for both states.
When to Move in Hockessin
Lancaster Pike traffic, school calendars, and wooded driveways all shape a Hockessin moving day. Here is what we plan around.
Lancaster Pike rush hours
Route 41 and Limestone Road back up at rush hour. We time arrivals and drives around them.
School-year timing
Families moving into Red Clay schools or nearby private schools often aim for summer. Book early for July and August.
Leaf season and wooded lots
Fall leaves and wet driveways on wooded lots can be slick. We check access the day before.
Summer peak
June through August is peak moving season. Book four to six weeks ahead for a weekend date.
Snow on steep driveways
Steep or shaded driveways ice over in winter. We bring floor protection and check access ahead.
Garden and event weekends
Spring and fall weekends at Mt. Cuba Center and nearby gardens add traffic on local roads.
How a Hockessin Move Works
Four steps from first call to the last box placed.
- 1
Get your Hockessin quote
Tell us both addresses, the driveway and stairs at each end, and your date. We send an itemized quote.
- 2
Empty the hidden spots
Clear the attic, basement, crawlspace, garage, and shed ahead of time; it shortens the day.
- 3
Moving day
Our crew arrives from Wilmington or Chadds Ford, about 20 minutes away, lays floor runners, and wraps every piece.
- 4
Settled in
We unload, reassemble furniture, and place everything by room at your new home.
Serving Hockessin and Nearby Communities
Moving between Hockessin and the rest of New Castle County or southern Chester County? Our crews cover both sides of the line.
- Movers in Newark, DEAbout 15 minutes south
- Movers in Wilmington, DEAbout 20 minutes east
- Movers in Stanton, DESouth on Limestone Road
- Movers in Newport, DEHome of our headquarters
- Movers in Kennett Square, PANorth across the state line
- Movers in Avondale, PANorthwest across the state line
- Movers in Chadds Ford, PAOur Pennsylvania office
- Movers in DelawareAll of our Delaware service areas
Our Hockessin Service Area
We serve Hockessin, Yorklyn, and the surrounding area from both of our offices.
Approximate drive from our Wilmington headquarters
- Hockessin Cornerabout 20 min
- Yorklynabout 20 min
- Limestone Roadabout 15 min
- Ashlandabout 20 min
Simple Moving Solutions, 1600 E Newport Pike, Suite C, Wilmington, DE 19804. (302) 295-1080. Mon to Sat, 8 AM to 5 PM.
Hockessin, DE Movers FAQs
How far are you from Hockessin?
Hockessin sits between our two offices, about 20 minutes from our Wilmington headquarters on Newport Pike and our Chadds Ford office.
What do people forget to pack in bigger homes?
The attic, crawlspace, closets under the stairs, the garage, and the garden shed. Empty those first; leaving them for last is what makes a moving day run long.
Can you move a home on a steep or wooded lot?
Yes. We check the driveway and turnaround ahead of time and bring the right truck and crew for a long carry if needed.
Are your Hockessin 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 move me from Hockessin to Pennsylvania?
Yes. Hockessin is right on the state line, and we are licensed for moves into Pennsylvania, including Kennett Square, Avondale, and the rest of Chester County.
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.
Professional, on time, and careful with my belongings. The crew was friendly, efficient, and made moving far less stressful than I expected. Highly recommend!
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.
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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