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Service Area

Mandarin Movers

A family-friendly suburb along the San Jose Boulevard corridor, south of downtown along the St. Johns River.

The 1st Choice Movers crew with moving equipment and three branded trucks
Licensed & Insured
489+ Five-Star Reviews
Family-Owned Since 1996
Local Jacksonville Crew

Mandarin runs along the San Jose Boulevard corridor south of downtown, a well-established, family-friendly suburb with a mix of established neighborhoods, newer subdivisions, and riverfront communities along the St. Johns. It's one of the larger residential areas we serve outside our immediate Southside base.

Neighborhoods We Cover

San Jose Boulevard corridorLorettoMandarin riverfront communities

Good To Know

Mandarin borders Julington Creek to the south, and both areas share a similar family-suburb character — good to know if you're comparing neighborhoods while house-hunting in this part of town.

Mandarin Movers FAQ

How far is Mandarin from your office?+

It's a bit of a drive south from our Southside base, but a regular part of our service area.

Do you move into riverfront homes in Mandarin?+

Yes — we're familiar with the docks, longer driveways, and sometimes tighter riverside access that riverfront properties in this area can have.

Is Mandarin different from Julington Creek, or are they the same area?+

They're neighboring communities with a similar family-suburb feel — Julington Creek sits just south of Mandarin. See our Julington Creek page if that's the more specific area you're asking about.

Do you handle moves for Mandarin's older, established neighborhoods as well as newer construction?+

Yes, both — Mandarin has a good mix of housing ages and we're equipped for either.

Do you bring your own moving equipment, like dollies?+

Yes — every crew brings furniture dollies, hand trucks, and moving straps as standard equipment. You don't need to provide or rent anything.

Do you provide floor runners or floor protection in the house?+

Yes — floor runners and protective coverings are standard on every move, especially for hardwood, tile, and carpeted stairs. It's not an upcharge or something you need to request separately.

Do you protect the furniture with moving pads?+

Yes — 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.

Do you wrap furniture in plastic or shrink wrap too?+

For upholstered furniture, mattresses, and anything that benefits from an extra layer — especially in Florida's humidity — yes, shrink wrap over the moving pads is common practice.

Will you protect doorways, corners, and railings during the move?+

Yes — door jamb protection and corner guards are part of our standard setup, especially in tighter hallways, stairwells, and apartment or condo buildings.

Do you strap items down in the truck so nothing shifts in transit?+

Yes — everything is strapped and secured in the truck before we drive, so nothing shifts, tips, or slides during transport.

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Real moving-day work from our crews, from floor protection and padded furniture to specialty items secured for transport.

Floor runners protecting hardwood floors and stairs during a move
Floor protection provided for every move
Furniture, boxes, and household items protected with moving blankets
Furniture padded before loading
1st Choice Movers team member carrying moving boxes outside a home
Our crew moving boxes on site
1st Choice Movers team member moving a tall boxed item with a hand truck
Moving large boxed items
Two 1st Choice Movers team members inside a moving truck with a loading ramp
Our crew at the moving truck
1st Choice Movers moving truck parked outside
A 1st Choice Movers truck on site
A moving truck packed with padded and secured household belongings
Packed securely for the road
Living room furniture wrapped and staged on floor protection before moving
Furniture protected before transport
Moving truck stocked with dollies, blankets, boxes, and professional moving equipment
Equipment ready for moving day
1st Choice Movers crew working beside a company moving truck
Local crews at work
Moving crew loading a wrapped upright piano onto a truck
Specialty items handled with care

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