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Riverside & Avondale Movers
Historic, walkable neighborhoods our crew has known block by block for nearly thirty years — craftsman bungalows, tree-lined streets, and King Street's shops and restaurants.
Riverside and Avondale are two of Jacksonville's most historic, character-filled neighborhoods — tree-lined streets, craftsman bungalows, and the King Street corridor's shops and restaurants. These are literally the streets our crew has known block by block since 1996, and where our hometown roots run deepest.
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Good To Know
Homes here are often 70-100 years old, which means narrow staircases, smaller closets and doorways than modern construction, and sometimes original hardwood or plaster that needs extra care during a move — all things our crew is well practiced with in this specific neighborhood.
Riverside & Avondale Movers FAQ
Does 1st Choice Movers really know Riverside and Avondale well, or is that just a slogan?+
It's genuinely one of the neighborhoods our crew has worked in longest — narrow streets, historic homes, and tight parking near Five Points and King Street are all familiar territory.
Do you take extra care with historic homes' original features?+
Yes — original hardwood floors, plaster walls, and vintage fixtures common in Riverside and Avondale homes get handled with that in mind, not treated like standard modern drywall and flooring.
Is parking difficult for a moving truck near King Street or Five Points?+
It can be tight, especially on busier blocks. Let us know your specific address and we'll plan truck placement ahead of time.
Do you move a lot of antiques and vintage furniture in this area?+
Yes, fairly often — see our antique & fine art movers page for how we handle especially delicate or valuable pieces.
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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