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Military & PCS Movers in Jacksonville, FL
PCS and military relocation for NAS Jacksonville and NS Mayport families, from a hometown crew that gets what a military move actually involves.
Jacksonville is a Navy town, and we're proud to be part of that community. Between NAS Jacksonville and Naval Station Mayport, a lot of families in this city move because orders say so, not because they chose to — and that comes with its own timeline pressure, paperwork, and stress. We've built our business around showing up, doing the job right, and treating every customer's belongings like our own since 1996, and that matters even more when a move comes with a report date attached.
What changed for PCS moves recently
In 2025, the Department of Defense ended its contract with the single company that had been handling military household goods moves nationwide, and household goods moves shifted back to being coordinated through each installation's local transportation office. In practice, that means local, established moving companies are now a bigger part of how PCS moves actually get handled — which is exactly the kind of move we've been doing in this city for almost thirty years.
PPM (Personally Procured) moves
If you're doing a Personally Procured Move — sometimes still called a DITY move — you arrange your own mover and get reimbursed based on what the government would have paid to move you. We work with military families on PPM moves regularly and can provide the documentation (weight tickets, receipts, itemized invoices) you'll need for reimbursement.
Why a local Jacksonville mover for a PCS move
We know NAS Jax and Mayport, the gate procedures, base housing, and the neighborhoods military families land in around Jacksonville — from historic Riverside to the growing communities toward the beaches and St. Johns County. That local knowledge plus a licensed, insured, family-run crew is a combination a lot of national movers can't match.
Military & PCS Movers FAQ
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.
Do you offer a military discount?+
Ask whether any military discount is currently available and confirm its eligibility rules and terms in writing.
Can you move us in or out of NAS Jacksonville or Naval Station Mayport?+
Yes — we regularly serve both installations and the surrounding neighborhoods where military families live.
How much notice do you need for a PCS move?+
As much as you can give us, but we understand orders don't always allow for that. If you're working with a tight report date, ask about our last-minute movers option.
Do you offer storage if there's a gap between homes?+
Ask whether storage is available and confirm eligibility, duration, conditions, access, delivery terms, and pricing in writing.
Is 1st Choice Movers a government contractor?+
No — we're an independent, locally owned moving company. For a PPM/DITY move, you hire us directly and get reimbursed by the government afterward; we are not the branch's assigned transportation provider.
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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