Quality Local Moving in Orlando, FL

The moving industry defines a local move as fifty miles or less. Beyond that, it’s a long-distance move. Local moves can include those within one city, such as Orlando, or moves from adjacent areas like Kissimmee.

Each local moving company in Orlando can set their own rates. At Suddath, we personalize each quote according to key factors so you never pay for anything beyond the services you’ve selected. Factors include these:

• Weight of your belongings: If you’d like to reduce the cost of local movers in Orlando, you have some control. Toss what has no value, donate to charities, give away unwanted belongings, sell them, store them, or take them to your new home. Then, reach out for your moving quote.
• Distance of your move: This also plays a role but, with a local move, it maxes out at fifty miles, anyhow.
• Your move’s date: If possible, schedule your move Monday through Thursday to get a lower estimate from your local movers in Orlando. Ideally, do so in the off-season (October through April).
• Services chosen from our flexible menu: The packing and unpacking services selected and storage solutions desired also play a role.
• Additional moving valuation coverage: Here’s a helpful resource. You can also read the answer to this FAQ: Do I need valuation coverage?

So, Suddath uses these factors to calculate the cost of your local movers in Orlando. Request your customized quote! Click to learn more about what to consider for pricing around local moving services.

First, check their accreditations, licenses, and awards (upon request, Suddath will happily share ours). Make sure they have a legit website, check out their rating at the Better Business Bureau, and ask friends and family members who have recently moved in the area for their recommendations. Be wary if a mover shows up to give an estimate without a logo on their truck or a magnetic stick-on logo; if they only give you a verbal quote; or they pressure you to sign the written one quickly.

Numbers suggest that, yes, it’s a good place to move. When looking at the time between July 2022 and July 2023, Orlando grew at the highest rate of any region; percentage-wise, this sunshiny city served as the second fastest for the second year in a row. Orlando has consistently been adding one thousand residents weekly, and it’s projected that means one million more people by 2024.

People often move to Orlando because of the growing job market, relatively low cost of living, accessibility to highways, nearness to world-class theme parks, lack of a state income tax, and ability to enjoy outdoor activities throughout the year because of the weather.

On average, Orlando experiences 233 sunny days each year with the average low temperature being forty-nine degrees in January.

When you’re ready for your relocation to O-Town, Suddath and our local movers in Orlando are ready to provide a personalized quote and a seamless move. Our Orlando Branch location is conveniently located near Downtown Orlando and about 30 minutes northeast from Walt Disney World Resort. Reach out!

Weekdays are typically cheaper than weekends, so book your move on a Monday through Thursday. To receive the most cost-effective relocation, avoid the peak moving season of May through September and watch out/avoid any local demand spikes for local movers in Orlando.

Then, to get the lowest quote from your local moving company in Orlando, reduce the weight of your household goods first. Here are strategies:

• Toss: When an item no longer has value to anyone, toss it or, if possible, recycle. 
• Donate to charities: When items are more gently used, but you have no need for them, donate; here is a Yelp list of places in Orlando that includes Goodwill but also some lesser known ones.
• Give away possessions: If you know that friends or family members could use what you no longer can, you could surprise them with a useful gift.
• Sell household goods: Some shops will let you drop off goods and receive a commission on them when sold. Or, you could hold a rummage sale, take advantage of online selling opportunities, and so on. Funds raised could go towards moving expenses.
• Store: Sometimes, you just can’t decide what to take with you. When that happens, put those possessions into local storage. You can make decisions after you settle in.

Once you’ve reduced your belongings’ weight, reach out to your local moving company in Orlando for your quote.

Declutter your packing area to be more organized and safe. Lift heavy items with care, getting help whenever you can. Although it may seem counterintuitive, pack heavier items like books into smaller boxes and lighter items into bigger boxes. This helps to ensure that you don’t pack boxes that end up being too heavy to safely carry. Once a box is packed to your satisfaction and of the appropriate weight, seal up that box and move on to the next one.

Make sure you have a good quality dolly and other relevant equipment to move your appliances, furniture, and other large/heavy items. Strap them down and navigate the dolly with care so that the items don’t get damaged.

With certain glass items (such as large pictures and mirrors), use masking tape to create an “X” across the glass to protect it. Pad and wrap these items well, putting them in a snug, secure carton.

Don’t pack hazardous items: cleaning products, fire extinguishers, batteries, candles, propane, kerosene, charcoal starters, and other flammable materials. Instead, give them to friends or neighbors who could use them. Empty lawnmowers of gas and oil and fireguns of ammunition.

Ask friends and family members to help you move or use our local moving company in Orlando, including our packing and unpacking services.