
TRUSTED. CARING. RELIABLE.
Voted Jacksonville’s Best Local Moving Company 6 Years
A century of moving experience. Since opening the doors at our Bay Street warehouse in 1919, Suddath® has been providing award-winning local moving services to residents of Jacksonville and Northeast Florida for over 100 years. Our depth of experience, extensively trained employees and supportive, customizable moving services set us apart from the competition on the First Coast. We have built on the trust customers have given us by continually providing better and more convenient local moving services to support an easier relocation.
Today, Jacksonville continues to be one of Florida’s most active relocation areas, and our neighbors continue to rely on Suddath for every local moving need. We have earned this trust over a century of reliable service, personalized customer care and highly positive customer reviews. We are proud of our active contributions to the Jacksonville community, working to support local organizations like K9s for Warriors and the American Heart Association from our base on the South Bank.
100+ years
local moving experience
54,000
domestic moves each year
Fully Vetted
moving crew and drivers
6X WINNER
Bold City Best Moving Company
EASY LOCAL MOVING SERVICES IN JACKSONVILLE
Quick and Accurate Estimation Process
Getting a moving estimate is easier than ever with Suddath. With options like a virtual walkthrough via a mobile device, or an in-person walkthrough with one of our experienced representatives, you choose what is most convenient for you and your schedule. Once completed, your Suddath contact will generate a comprehensive, accurate quote and moving plan that covers every aspect of your local move, from packing solutions, delivery details and even specialized moving services to transport unique items.
Dedicated Local Move Coordinators for Your Local Jax Move
We make our customer’s concerns our top priority and we understand that no two moves are alike. That’s why with Suddath as your Jacksonville local mover, you will have personalized service throughout the entire move via a single point of contact. Move coordinators are trained and tenured members of our team who will help you implement a moving plan that fits your needs perfectly. Your local move coordinator will also help you create a checklist and keep you up-to-date on all of the details of your move.
Custom Packing Solutions
Your move coordinator will help you determine the optimal packing solution that fits within your timeline and budget. We can pack every item in your house, deliver and unpack for a full-service option, or we can vary that solution with partial packing services, or even a DIY option. With any scenario, on moving day, we wrap your furniture and protect your home space as we securely load your belongings in the truck for transit and unload at your new home.
Long and Short-Term Storage Options in Jacksonville
Even moving around the block may require a quick storage option. For instance, our declutter program can help you temporarily store your belongings to help during showing and selling time. Or perhaps you require a longer-term storage solution for some of your items if your new home has a smaller footprint.
Whatever your storage needs may be, Suddath can accommodate. We have over 3 million square feet of storage facilities across the country, and our 155,000 square-foot warehouse in Jacksonville features 24/7 monitoring and is climate- controlled year-round, staying a moderate temperature for your most sensitive items, especially with the humid-weather conditions in Florida.
SPECIALIZED JACKSONVILLE LOCAL MOVING SERVICES
Piano Moving
Pianos require expert techniques to move safely and securely. Suddath has specially trained professionals who can successfully move your piano and instruments.
Boat Moving
Boating on the St. Johns River and in the Atlantic is a favorite pastime in Northeast Florida. We can help you relocate your boat to different marinas around the city.
Custom Crating
Custom crates may be required to transport unique items because of shape, size or fragility. Our experts will design and craft custom-built containers or crates to ensure these belongings are protected.
Storage Services
Our team can carefully store your household goods, even delicate items like antiques or wine collections. Suddath can safely pack, move, and store any of your household goods with white-glove care.
LOCAL MOVING RESOURCES
JACKSONVILLE LOCAL MOVING FAQ
There’s no standard charge across moving companies with each local moving company in Jacksonville setting their own rates and methods for calculating quotes. At Suddath, we’re totally transparent about how we determine our estimates for local movers in Jacksonville, using these five factors:
• Household belongings’ weight: If you reduce the weight, you can reduce the cost of your local movers in Jacksonville. For things that have no value, toss them. For others with value that you don’t need, donate them to charities, gift them to friends and family members, or sell them. As part of this strategy, decide which items you want put into safe, secure local storage. Then, request your moving quote.
• Move’s mileage: With a local move, this maxes out at fifty miles.
• Move’s date: When you schedule your move on a weekday, you could get a lower estimate from your local moving company in Jacksonville. For an even more cost-effective move, do so in October through April to take advantage of the off season.
• Selections from our flexible service menu: Choose from our packing and unpacking services and storage solutions.
• Additional moving valuation coverage: Check out this resource, and read the answer to this FAQ: What is valuation coverage?
Request your customized quote for your local movers in Jacksonville.
In general, Monday through Thursday is more cost effective than a weekend move. So, if your schedule allows for a weekday relocation, that’s when to schedule with your local movers in Jacksonville. As another tip, avoid May through September moves, if possible, along with any spikes in local demand (perhaps around the holidays).
Then, to get the most cost-effective quote for your move, reduce the weight of belongings that will be transported. Here are pro tips:
• Toss or recycle what no longer has value to anyone.
• Donate belongings to charities: You can donate your gently used items to one of the places in Jacksonville that accepts donations. This includes well-known places like the Salvation Army and Goodwill along with other, perhaps lesser-known, locations.
• Gift friends and family members: If they can use an item, but you no longer can, you could give them those possessions.
• Sell household items: You could hold a rummage sale, take belongings to consignment shops, sell them online, and so forth. Use those funds, if desired, towards moving expenses.
• Store selected belongings: If you aren’t sure what to transport to your new home, you might decide to store them while you make up your mind or determine if there’s enough space.
After you’ve gone through this process, connect with your local moving company in Jacksonville: Suddath. If you’d like more information or tips about the cost of local movers, continue reading.
You’ll want experienced movers in Jacksonville, and Suddath has served the city since 1919: more than a century! Ensure that movers have a legitimate website and, while there, make sure that they have a specialty in local moving. Check their licenses and accreditations (upon request, we’ll happily share ours), if they’ve won awards, their Better Business Bureau rating, and so forth. If you’ve had friends and family members who have moved in the region, ask them for their recommendations for local movers in Jacksonville. When movers arrive to provide you with an estimate, be wary if their truck doesn’t have a logo or has a cheap stick-on one. Other red flags: verbal-only quotes and pressure to quickly sign on the dotted line.
We make it super simple. You can request a quote online where you’ll include a few pieces of key information, including your desired move date. We’ll provide you with a free estimate and, upon your agreement, as part of this process, we’ll confirm your relocation date.
According to a 2023 report, Jacksonville is one of the country’s largest “Boomtowns,” taking issues like housing, jobs, wages, and business and the general local economy into account. One of the reasons that Jacksonville received this designation is two-fold. First, from 2019 through 2021, the city experienced a five percent increase in population. During that same period, median earnings went up by 12.8 percent, demonstrating Jacksonville’s “desirability and prosperity.” The report notes how remote workers, in particular, are eager to call Jax home.
This doesn’t even account for Jacksonville Beach, Little Talbot Island State park and other parks, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve, and so much more—including its sunshine two thirds of the days of the year.
When you need local movers in Jacksonville, count on Suddath for a free, personalized estimate, flexible service menu, and smooth move. We’re located on Western Way by many of Jacksonville’s fine restaurants and businesses. Request your moving quote today!
First, organize an area for your packing so that you’ll have a safe, decluttered space. Pack books and other heavier items into smaller boxes so that they don’t get too heavy to lift, putting lighter items in larger ones. Get help with heavy items and boxes, handling them with care. After a box is appropriately packed, seal up the box before moving onto another one.
Use good quality equipment, including a dolly, when moving large or heavy items like appliances or furniture. Strap them down well, navigating the dolly smoothly so that nothing gets damaged. Cover mirrors, glass on large pictures, and so forth with an “X” via masking tape for protection before padding and packing them in a snug carton.
Things to give away rather than pack include these hazardous items: batteries, candles, charcoal starters, cleaning products, fire extinguishers, kerosene, propane, and other flammable materials. Make sure that your lawnmower is emptied of all gas and oil and guns of any ammunition.
Reach out for help from friends or family members or through our local moving company in Jacksonville, including our packing and unpacking services.