Jacksonville, FL · Family-Owned Since 1996
Jacksonville, FL Moving Company
First Choice Movers handles Jacksonville moves, including the Beaches, Orange Park and Fleming Island, St. Johns County and Fernandina Beach. Explore our local moving and apartment moving services, or find your location in our service areas.
A Jacksonville move starts with both addresses
Choosing among moving companies in Jacksonville, FL starts with the kind of move you actually have. A Southside apartment, a home near the river and a beach condo present different questions before a truck arrives. First Choice Movers handles local residential moves, apartments, commercial moves and specialty items. Tell us what is moving, where it is going and what access looks like so the conversation begins with your household rather than a generic description of moving day.
Our Jacksonville coverage also reaches the Beaches, Orange Park and Fleming Island, St. Johns County and Fernandina Beach. Those names cover very different pickup and delivery conditions. An apartment manager may set a loading window; a homeowner may need to explain a narrow driveway or furniture upstairs. Use the service-area pages to find the location relevant to you, then describe the actual entrance, parking space and route from the door to the truck.
Decide what you will take yourself before requesting an estimate. Keep documents, medications and immediate essentials separate from the household load. For the items the crew will handle, include furniture, packed cartons and pieces that need particular care. Photos can help explain a full room or an awkward entrance. A clear inventory is more useful than a room count alone, especially when a garage, shed or second stop is part of the move.
You do not need to choose every service from a list before contacting us. Start with local moving or apartment moving, then explain whether you need help with packing, storage or a specialty piece. Confirm the agreed scope in your written quote, including access requirements at each address. The links below lead to those existing services and our area directory; you can also call the business number shown on this page to discuss your move.
The Story Behind The Crew
Hometown Movers, Family-Run
We started as a small local outfit in 1996 and grew into a full-service moving company without losing the hands-on, hometown work ethic we started with. The crew knows Jacksonville block by block -- from the historic streets of Riverside and Avondale to the fast-growing communities stretching toward the beaches, St. Johns County, and St. Augustine.
1996
Founded In Jacksonville
489
Reviews · 4.6/5 average
18
Markets Served
Planning a Move?
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Tell us about your move, and we’ll follow up about the next steps.
Prefer to talk? Call (904) 731-7223.
Serving Jacksonville Since 1996
Local Moving Done Right
- ★ Full crew and real equipment — not just a rented truck and two guys
- ★ We know Jacksonville’s neighborhoods block by block
- ★ Licensed & insured -- FL IM #891
- ★ 489 reviews, 4.6/5 average rating
Southside, Baymeadows, Deerwood & beyond
Licensed & Insured
Serving Jacksonville families since 1996
Know Before You Book
What Makes Us Different
Reliability
We show up on time, communicate clearly, and treat every job like it's the only one that matters.
Our standardLocal Expertise
We know Jacksonville's neighborhoods, traffic, and quirks better than a national chain ever could.
Where we workFull-Service Range
Residential, commercial, long-distance, and specialty moving, with packing or storage options confirmed when you request a quote.
All servicesBrowse Our Services
Popular Moves
Local Movers
Full-service local moves anywhere in the Jacksonville area, handled by a crew that's known these streets since 1996.
Military & PCS Movers
PCS and military relocation for NAS Jacksonville and NS Mayport families, from a hometown crew that gets what a military move actually involves.
Last-Minute & Same-Day Movers
Lease fell through, plans changed, or you just waited too long — we take on short-notice moves whenever we have a crew available.
Long-Distance & Interstate Movers
Moving out of Jacksonville — across Florida or across the country — planned and handled by the same crew from start to finish.
Condo & High-Rise Movers
Condo and high-rise moves — HOA paperwork, elevator scheduling, and certificate-of-insurance requirements handled before moving day, not on it.
Piano Movers
Upright, baby grand, and grand piano moves handled with the right equipment and a crew that knows how to keep them level and undamaged.
Where We Work
Service Areas
Based right off J. Turner Butler Blvd in Southside, with crews covering all of Jacksonville and out to the Beaches, St. Johns County, and St. Augustine.
What Affects Cost
Local-move pricing depends on crew size, trucks, time, preparation, and access at both addresses. Request a written quote and confirm what is included and what could change the final price.
- 01Inventory and home size
- 02Distance
- 03Stairs, elevator, and parking access
- 04Packing
- 05Specialty items, like a piano
- 06Moving date and season
How It Works
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Request a quote
Tell us about your move, and we’ll follow up about the next steps.
2
Confirm your date
Have the pickup and delivery addresses, preferred date, and item list ready when requesting a quote.
3
Moving day
Furniture is wrapped in moving pads and blankets before it's loaded, to protect it from scuffs and damage in transit. This is standard on every move.
Jacksonville Moving Guides
Where to Get Free Moving Boxes in Jacksonville (Plus What Boxes Actually Cost)
Boxes are one of the first costs that sneak up on a Jacksonville move. Find usable free cartons and fill gaps with a few sturdy, uniform paid boxes.
How to Read a Florida Moving Estimate, Line by Line
What Florida law says must be on a moving estimate: registration number, itemized costs, payment forms, 60-cents-per-pound valuation, and more.
A Storm Is in the Forecast and You Move This Week: What We Actually Do
A storm is tracking toward Northeast Florida and your move is this week. Watches vs. warnings, evacuation zones, storage, and a 72-hour plan.
Jacksonville Moving FAQ
What kinds of moves do you handle?+
Residential, commercial, long-distance, and specialty moving, with packing or storage options confirmed when you request a quote.
What areas do you cover?+
We're based right off J. Turner Butler Blvd in the Southside/Baymeadows area, which puts most of Jacksonville within easy reach — Deerwood, San Marco, Arlington, Mandarin, Riverside and Avondale, and out toward the beaches, Orange Park, and St. Johns County. See our full list of service areas for the neighborhood closest to you.
Do you work with PPM (DITY) moves?+
Yes. We can move your household goods and provide the paperwork — weight tickets and an itemized invoice — you'll need to submit for reimbursement through your installation's transportation office.
What's the difference between "long-distance" and "interstate"?+
In practice they overlap a lot — a long-distance move often is an interstate move. The distinction mostly matters for the regulations involved: interstate moves (crossing state lines) fall under federal FMCSA rules, while a long in-state move does not.
Can I pack some rooms myself and have you do the rest?+
Ask whether selected-room or selected-item packing is available and describe the requested scope when requesting a quote.
Can you deliver my things straight from storage to my new home?+
Delivery from storage may be available. Confirm the destination, scheduling, and fees in writing.
How do I request a quote?+
Tell us about your move, and we’ll follow up about the next steps.
Are you licensed?+
FL IM #891, USDOT 1473292.
Can I arrange a Jacksonville pickup and a delivery in the Beaches or surrounding areas?+
We serve Jacksonville, the Beaches, Orange Park, Fleming Island, St. Johns County and Fernandina Beach. Share both addresses so we can discuss your move and access at each stop.
Which information helps explain my household before I request a quote?+
Describe the inventory, home size, stairs or elevators, truck parking and anything unusually heavy or fragile. Include photos when they help show the furniture or access.
Where should I start if I am moving out of a Jacksonville apartment?+
Start with our apartment-moving service and ask your property manager about move-in hours, elevator reservations and loading rules. Share those requirements when requesting your quote.
How long does a typical local move take?+
Most local moves typically take 2.5 to 3.5 hours for a studio, 3 to 4.5 hours for a 1-bedroom, 4 to 6 hours for a 2-bedroom, 5.5 to 7.5 hours for a 3-bedroom, and 7 to 9+ hours for a 4-bedroom or larger home. These are national-average ranges published by Movers.com, not a guarantee. Your actual time depends on size, access, and stairs, plus things like elevators, long walks to the truck, heavy items, and whether everything is packed before the crew arrives. We'll give you a better estimate once we know your inventory and both addresses.
