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Lincoln, Delaware · Moving Companies

The 6 best moving companies in Lincoln, 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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Lincoln is served by local service businesses indexed below. 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 Lincoln. 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 Lincoln, 6 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 6 publish a phone number and 5 have their business name confirmed on their own website.

If you live in Lincoln, 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

First Rate Movers

71 /100 data score Based in Harrington, serves Lincoln

In their words
Are you looking for a secure, stress-free, and easy relocation without hidden fees from Harrington DE movers? First-Rate Movers is the best Harrington moving company for local and long distance moves in Delaware.

(302) 448-2372
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Runner up 20+ years

Bates Moving & Storage

45 /100 data score 62 yrs in business Based in Milford, serves Lincoln

In their words
Bates Moving & Storage offers labor moving services to help safMBDBLocation 440 and securMBDBLocation 440 pack and/or unpack your most valued possessions. Highly rated moving company based in the Milford area.

Why this pick: 62+ years serving the area.

(410) 749-7117
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How we rank moving companies in Lincoln

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.

This market

Moving Companies around Lincoln: what this page found

None of the 6 moving companies on this page are listed under Lincoln itself; all of them serve Lincoln from Harrington and Milford, where they are based.

The longest-established is Bates Moving & Storage, 62 years in business; 2 of the 6 have been at it ten years or more.

Nearby directories for the same trade: Milford (3 ranked), Harrington (7 ranked), Georgetown (3 ranked).

Common questions

Moving Companies in Lincoln: quick answers

How are the moving companies in Lincoln 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 Lincoln?

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 Lincoln, 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 Lincoln?

This page lists First Rate Movers, Bates Moving & Storage, Delaware Moving & Storage, Great Nation Moving, Bayshore Moving and Storage and EZ Work Trucks, in ranked order. All of them publish a phone number, so you can call directly.

What to look for when hiring a moving company in Lincoln

  • 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 Lincoln will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.

Popular moving companies neighborhoods in Lincoln

The moving companies on this page serve all of Lincoln and surrounding areas. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.

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