Charleston Moving
Official Movers of North and South Carolina. Rated as one of the best moving companies in the Carolinas with a 4.9-star rating.
North Charleston Moving Company Serving the Lowcountry
The Lowcountry demands movers who understand coastal logistics. Smith Dray Line handles military relocations at Joint Base Charleston, navigates historic downtown streets, and manages barrier island access from our North Charleston facility at 8350 Patriot Blvd.
moving throughout Charleston's Tri-County Area. Smith Dray Line serves the entire Charleston metro area from our centrally located North Charleston headquarters. We handle moves throughout Dorchester, Charleston, and Berkeley counties, from Park Circle to Summerville, Mount Pleasant to James Island.
Our crews know which downtown streets require parking permits, when Johns Island roads flood during king tides, and how to navigate narrow staircases in 200-year-old peninsula homes. We coordinate with high-rise property managers on Daniel Island and are familiar with barrier island bridge restrictions.
Local moves get completed efficiently because we've done thousands. You receive upfront pricing based on home size and location. Our teams arrive prepared for coastal humidity, salt air, and weather patterns unique to the Lowcountry.
Why Charleston Families Trust Smith Dray Line
Military Expertise
Military families at Joint Base Charleston choose us because we understand PCS timelines and government requirements. We coordinate with base housing, provide weight tickets for DITY moves, and work within military scheduling constraints. Our teams have base access clearance and have moved thousands of service members.
Business Relocations
Businesses relocating to North Charleston's commercial districts, from Boeing's campus to the Port's logistics zone, trust us for moves that can't afford delays. We handle after-hours office relocations, warehouse transfers, and equipment moves requiring specialized rigging.
Coastal Knowledge
Coastal homeowners from Folly Beach to Isle of Palms work with us because we understand island logistics. Bridge weight restrictions affect truck access. Historic district regulations require specific insurance and careful maneuvering. Hurricane season makes climate-controlled storage essential for coastal residents.
Complete Lowcountry Moving Solutions
Charleston Metro Relocations
Most work happens within the tri-county area. Families moving from West Ashley to Mount Pleasant. Young professionals relocating downtown to North Charleston. Retirees downsizing from Summerville to Charleston condos. These local moves get priced transparently.
Long-Distance from Charleston
Leaving the Lowcountry? Our Atlas Van Lines partnership extends Smith Dray Line's coastal expertise nationwide. Your belongings receive professional packing for multi-day transport, GPS tracking throughout, and coordinated delivery accounting for your destination's requirements.
Military & Government Moves
Joint Base Charleston creates a constant demand for movers who understand government regulations. Smith Dray Line has moved military families for generations. We know paperwork requirements, weight allowance calculations, and timing coordination for smooth PCS transitions.
Climate-Controlled Storage
Coastal humidity destroys unprotected belongings. Our North Charleston facility maintains climate control year-round, protecting furniture, documents, electronics, and anything that humidity would damage in standard storage.
Communities We Serve Daily
North Charleston
Park Circle, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Ladson, Sangaree, northern metro corridor
Downtown Charleston
French Quarter, Harleston Village, Ansonborough, historic peninsula
West Ashley
Avondale, Byrnes Down, Shadowmoss, Ashley River communities
Mount Pleasant
Old Village, I'On, Belle Hall, Park West, East Cooper region
Islands
James Island, Folly Beach, Johns Island, Kiawah, Seabrook
Summerville
Dorchester County communities, northwestern suburbs
Other Areas
Daniel Island, Sullivan's Island, Isle of Palms, the entire Lowcountry coast to the inland
How Smith Dray Line Handles Your Charleston Move
Request Your Free Estimate
Contact our North Charleston office by phone or online. We schedule a convenient assessment of your current home, discuss your new location, and identify special requirements like piano moving or tight access.
Receive Detailed Pricing
After assessment, you get a written estimate covering labor, transportation, materials (if requesting packing), and specialty handling. That number represents the actual cost unless you add services during the move.
Confirm Your Date
Once approved, we reserve your preferred date and provide confirmation with crew arrival time, move coordinator contact, and preparation instructions.
Moving Day Execution
Professional crews arrive on schedule with appropriate equipment. We protect property, load efficiently, transport safely, and deliver with the same care we'd give our own belongings.
Common Questions About Charleston Area Moves
Start Your Lowcountry Move
Smith Dray Line has navigated Charleston's unique geography since 1888. We understand coastal logistics, military requirements, and historic district regulations.