Pender County stretches from the historic, walkable streets of Burgaw, its county seat and home to a genuinely charming small-town downtown, out to Hampstead's fast-growing coastal corridor and Topsail Island's beach communities. Big Green Box Moving covers the whole span, and this page is a starting point if you know you're headed somewhere in Pender County but aren't sure which town page to look at.
About The Area
Burgaw anchors the county's inland, agricultural identity, its tree-lined historic district hosts the annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival and reflects the county's roots in farming, while Hampstead, roughly 30 minutes southeast, has become one of the fastest-growing communities on this stretch of coast, drawing families and commuters headed toward both Wilmington and Jacksonville. Further out, Surf City sits at the geographic center of Topsail Island, giving Pender County genuine beach access alongside its small-town core.
schools & family info
Pender County Schools serves the entire county, and a growing share of families are choosing Hampstead specifically for its schools, shorter commute options, and beach proximity, one of the main drivers behind the area's rapid population growth over the past decade.
Things To do
Burgaw's downtown offers a walkable mix of shops and local history, agritourism is a real draw throughout the county with pick-your-own farms scattered across the countryside, and Topsail Island delivers 26 miles of public beach access along with attractions like the Missiles and More Museum, a nod to the area's role in Navy rocket testing history. Hampstead adds golf at Olde Point and Castle Bay, plus easy Intracoastal boating access.
Local Moving Tips
Pender County covers a lot of ground, from rural farmland to fast-growing coastal subdivisions to barrier-island beach cottages, so access and driveway conditions vary widely. Our free walkthrough accounts for your specific property, whether that's a Burgaw farmhouse or a Surf City beach house.
Essential services
Big Green Box Moving serves Hampstead, Holly Ridge, Castle Hayne, and Wilmington. Call (910) 242-4477 or contact us for a free moving estimate.
Hampstead, Burgaw, Surf City, Topsail Beach, Holly Ridge, and everywhere else in the county.
Yes, in-county moves are some of our most common jobs.
Both are billed hourly, but access and driveway conditions vary, our free walkthrough sets an accurate estimate for either.
Yes, the same crew that loads your truck locally can drive it to your new home out of state.
