Local moving service in Coats, NC.
Planning a move in or out of Coats? Sort out what you’re keeping first. The town picks up a few bulky items each week, and the fewer items we load, the fewer crew hours you pay for.
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Reliable and affordable local moving in Coats, NC.
Professional and experienced. Our team consists of trained, background-checked moving experts who handle your belongings with precision and care, whether you are relocating within Coats or to a nearby town.
Affordable and transparent. We provide upfront pricing with no hidden fees, so you get a cost-effective moving solution tailored to your needs in Coats, NC.
Flexible and reliable. Every move is different, so we offer flexible scheduling, including same-day and weekend moves. Our team arrives on time and ready to work.
How to plan a Coats move around town services.
Clear out early, call the town about water, then book the crew you need.
Start clearing out a few weeks ahead
The Town of Coats collects up to three bulky items per household each week, no more than 7 feet long and 300 pounds each, at the curb by 7 a.m. Monday. Set out more than three and the town may skip all of them.
Know what the town won’t take
Bulk pickup doesn’t include storage unit contents, construction debris, carpet, tires or glass. For those, use a county landfill or ask us about haul-away.
Call the town about water
The Town of Coats runs its own water service and buys treated water from Harnett County. Call the town office to start or stop service; it’s open weekdays and closed for lunch.
Then book the crew size you need
Once you know what’s going, we’ll price your move by the hour for 1 to 4 movers.
Hourly rates in Coats.
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Most local moves run $190 to $2,500. Final price depends on home size, distance and services.
Planning your move in Coats.
Coats water service runs through the Town office, and the Town’s website does not spell out how to open an account, so a call is the quickest route. Confirm hours and requirements before you head over.
Coats water service
- Water: the Town of Coats office, 25 E. Main Street, 910-897-5183
- Office hours per the Town: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed 1 to 2 p.m. for lunch
- The Town’s water page does not list application steps, deposits or documents, so ask when you call
Local moving services we offer in Coats, NC.
Pick the help you need, from a full move to a few hours of loading.
Residential moving services
Whether you are moving into a new home, apartment, or condo, our team handles everything from packing and loading to transportation and unpacking.
Commercial and office moving
Business relocation services designed to minimize downtime. Our movers handle office furniture, IT equipment, and sensitive documents with care.
Packing and unpacking
Full-service packing options to protect your belongings and organize your move, using high-quality materials for safe transport.
Loading and unloading
Rental truck, PODS container, or storage unit? We load it to maximize space and prevent damage.
Heavy lifting and specialty items
Pianos, safes, antiques, artwork, and oversized furniture handled with care by trained professionals.
Senior moving assistance
Gentle, patient help for seniors moving into assisted living, retirement homes, or a smaller residence.
Junk removal and donations
Furniture or boxes you won’t take with you? We can haul them away or take usable pieces to donation, so you only move what you need.
Living in Coats, NC
Coats is a small town in eastern Harnett County, about 30 miles south of Raleigh. NC-55 and NC-27 both run through town, with Angier to the north, Erwin and Dunn to the south, and Campbell University less than four miles west in Buies Creek. A new NC-55 bypass between Coats and Angier is meant to make the drive into Wake County easier for commuters.
The town was founded around a general store opened by James T. Coats and still keeps a compact Main Street with Town Hall at 25 E. Main. About 2,150 people lived in town limits at the 2020 census. Housing is a mix of older ranch homes and cottages on a grid of streets, newer subdivisions like Cardinal Landing, Brookside and Stone Creek, and larger rural lots surrounded by farmland.
Students attend Harnett County Schools, including Coats Elementary, Coats-Erwin Middle and Triton High. The Town provides water, weekly trash and yard waste pickup to customers in town limits, and buys its treated water from Harnett Regional Water. Each fall the long-running Coats Farmers Day festival fills downtown with music, a car show and a pig cook-off, and Coats Municipal Park hosts youth sports through the year.
Areas we serve in Coats
- Downtown Coats
- Cardinal Landing
- Brookside
- Stone Creek
- McKinley Place
- Highlander Green
Local favorites in Coats
- Coats Municipal Park. The town park at 454 Park Lane with two ball fields, a playground, a pickleball court, a picnic shelter and a short walking trail.
- Coats Farmers Day. A fall festival held in downtown Coats for more than a century, now with live music, street dancing, an antique car and truck show and a pig cook-off.
- Coats Museum. A local history museum in Coats Heritage Square at 109 South McKinley Street, open Thursdays, Sunday afternoons and by appointment.
- Cape Fear River Trail Park. A 5.3 mile one-way paved trail along the Cape Fear River in nearby Erwin, open for walking, running and biking.
Set up your services in Coats
Town Hall at 25 E. Main St. sets up water and trash accounts for in-town customers and takes utility bill payments.
Explains roll-out cart rules, what goes in the recycling bin, and how to prepare trash for weekly curbside pickup.
Background on the town water system, which buys treated water from Harnett Regional Water, plus the annual water quality report.
Harnett County Public Library branch at 29 E. Main St. where new residents can get a library card.
The district for Coats Elementary, Coats-Erwin Middle and Triton High, with enrollment information for new families.
Storage facilities near Coats, NC.
Need somewhere to keep things between homes? These storage facilities serve Coats. Our crews can load or unload your unit as part of your move.
An in-town storage facility with small, medium and large units, online rentals and bill pay, and 6 AM to 10 PM gate hours.
- 310 N Orange St, Coats, NC 27521
- (919) 532-4589
Serves Coats from nearby Lillington with 24-hour access, climate controlled units and covered loading areas.
- 309 W Duncan St, Lillington, NC 27546
- (910) 984-8789
A self storage business on Neills Creek Road between Coats and Angier, listed with the Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce.
- 4271 Neills Creek Road, Angier, NC 27501
- (919) 275-9136
Listed as a local resource. Carolina Discount Movers is not affiliated with these facilities. Details checked November 2026; please confirm hours, rates and availability with each facility.
Real estate agencies serving Coats.
Buying or selling in Coats? These local agencies know the market. Once you have a closing date, book your moving day with us.
A Dunn brokerage that lists homes and land in southern Harnett County and also offers custom building.
- 2004 W Cumberland St, Dunn, NC 28334
- 910-892-3123
A family real estate firm in downtown Dunn, a short drive south of Coats, working with home buyers and sellers.
- 112 N Clinton Ave, Dunn, NC 28334
- (910) 892-6900
An Angier firm a short drive north on NC-55 that sells homes and property and runs real estate auctions.
- 48 Progressive Parkway, Angier, NC 27501
- (919) 639-2231
Listed as a local resource. Carolina Discount Movers is not affiliated with these agencies. Details checked November 2026.
Helpful local businesses in Coats.
Stores and home services that new residents often need in their first few weeks.
A nonprofit store in Dunn that accepts donated furniture, appliances and building materials and sells them at reduced prices.
- 2200 W Cumberland St, Dunn, NC 28334
- (910) 891-7770
A locally owned roll-off dumpster and junk removal company that lists Coats among the areas it serves.
- 137 Micro Tower Rd, Lillington, NC 27546
- (919) 770-0790
A licensed mobile locksmith that includes Coats in its service area for rekeying, lockouts and smart lock installs.
- Lillington, NC 27546 (mobile service)
- (984) 480-5397
A Lillington hardware store and lumberyard that has served Harnett County since 1946.
- 805 W Front St, Lillington, NC 27546
- (910) 893-5753
Listed as a local resource. Carolina Discount Movers is not affiliated with these businesses. Details checked November 2026.
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Moving questions for Coats.
Practical questions about arranging a Coats move: what to ask the Town and what to do with furniture you are leaving behind.
Chat live with a CDM success manager Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 6:30 PM, or call 919-263-0598.
How much does a local move in Coats cost?
Local moves are billed by the hour by crew size: $95 for a 1 man crew, $150 for 2, $175 for 3 and $200 for 4. Most local moves run $190 to $2,500. Final price depends on home size, distance and services.
Will Coats pick up the furniture I’m not taking?
Usually, within limits. The town collects up to three bulky items per household per week, no more than 7 feet and 300 pounds each, set at the curb by 7 a.m. Monday. Call Coats Public Works at 910-897-5183 before you set items out.
What if I have more than three big items to get rid of?
Spread them over several weeks, take them to a Harnett County landfill, or ask us about haul-away when you book your move.
What should I ask the Town of Coats office when I call about water?
Ask which documents the office wants, whether a deposit applies to renters or owners, and how soon service can start after you apply. Have your move-in date ready when you call, and book us at least 2 to 4 weeks ahead so that date does not move.
How far ahead should I book a Coats move?
We recommend 2 to 4 weeks ahead, especially in summer and on weekends. Same-day scheduling is available every business day until 11 AM when our schedule allows.
What do I do with all my moving boxes after unpacking in Coats?
Coats offers recycling to residential customers, and flattened paper and cardboard are on the accepted list along with #1 and #2 plastic bottles, cans and glass jars. Plastic bags and foam packing are not accepted, so pull those out of the boxes first. Keep recycling separate from trash and bulk items, because the Town will not collect mixed piles.
Can I put yard waste out during my first week in a Coats home?
Yes, if you are a residential solid waste customer. The Town picks up yard and leaf waste weekly. Set it out in loose piles, not bags, by 7:00 a.m. Monday, with up to two piles of about 4 by 4 by 4 feet. Limbs must be under 5 feet long and 6 inches across. Contractor debris is not collected.
Why customers choose Carolina Discount Movers.
Local, long-distance and commercial moves from our offices in Raleigh and Angier.
Dedicated crew foreman
Each of our moves are assigned a dedicated crew foreman who is responsible for an organized, safe, and prompt move for your family.
Same-day scheduling
Every business day until 11:00 AM EST our Client Experience Team facilitates same day scheduling for last-minute moves and move assistance.
Online payment account
We accept all major credit and debit cards, Cash App, and Zelle for service payments.
Licensed and insured
Our crews carry the protective and safety equipment to treat your belongings as our own, in compliance with our General Liability and US DOT.
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