Since 1996FL Mover IM #891USDOT 1473292489 Reviews · 4.6/5 AverageLicensed & Insured

Jacksonville, FL · Family-Owned Since 1996

Your #1 Choice for Moving in Jacksonville

Local moving is what we do most, backed by long-distance, specialty, and military/PCS moves when you need them — all from a hometown crew that’s treated Jacksonville families like neighbors for nearly thirty years.

The 1st Choice Movers crew standing with moving equipment in front of three branded trucks
Jacksonville’s hometown moving crewFamily-owned since 1996

The Story Behind The Crew

Hometown Movers, Family-Run

We started as a small local outfit in 1996 and grew into a full-service moving company without losing the hands-on, hometown work ethic we started with. The crew knows Jacksonville block by block -- from the historic streets of Riverside and Avondale to the fast-growing communities stretching toward the beaches, St. Johns County, and St. Augustine.

1996

Founded In Jacksonville

489

Reviews · 4.6/5 average

18

Markets Served

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Serving Jacksonville Since 1996

Local Moving Done Right

  • ★ Full crew and real equipment — not just a rented truck and two guys
  • ★ We know Jacksonville’s neighborhoods block by block
  • ★ Licensed & insured -- FL IM #891
  • ★ 489 reviews, 4.6/5 average rating
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Southside, Baymeadows, Deerwood & beyond

Licensed & Insured

Serving Jacksonville families since 1996

Know Before You Book

What Makes Us Different

Reliability

We show up on time, communicate clearly, and treat every job like it's the only one that matters.

Our standard

Local Expertise

We know Jacksonville's neighborhoods, traffic, and quirks better than a national chain ever could.

Where we work

Full-Service Range

Residential, commercial, long-distance, and specialty moving, with packing or storage options confirmed when you request a quote.

All services

Where We Work

Service Areas

Based right off J. Turner Butler Blvd in Southside, with crews covering all of Jacksonville and out to the Beaches, St. Johns County, and St. Augustine.

What Affects Cost

Local-move pricing depends on crew size, trucks, time, preparation, and access at both addresses. Request a written quote and confirm what is included and what could change the final price.

  • 01Inventory and home size
  • 02Distance
  • 03Stairs, elevator, and parking access
  • 04Packing
  • 05Specialty items, like a piano
  • 06Moving date and season

How It Works

  1. 1

    Request a quote

    Tell us about your move, and we’ll follow up about the next steps.

  2. 2

    Confirm your date

    Have the pickup and delivery addresses, preferred date, and item list ready when requesting a quote.

  3. 3

    Moving day

    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.

Jacksonville Moving FAQ

What kinds of moves do you handle?+

Residential, commercial, long-distance, and specialty moving, with packing or storage options confirmed when you request a quote.

What areas do you cover?+

We're based right off J. Turner Butler Blvd in the Southside/Baymeadows area, which puts most of Jacksonville within easy reach — Deerwood, San Marco, Arlington, Mandarin, Riverside and Avondale, and out toward the beaches, Orange Park, and St. Johns County. See our full list of service areas for the neighborhood closest to you.

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.

What's the difference between "long-distance" and "interstate"?+

In practice they overlap a lot — a long-distance move often is an interstate move. The distinction mostly matters for the regulations involved: interstate moves (crossing state lines) fall under federal FMCSA rules, while a long in-state move does not.

Can I pack some rooms myself and have you do the rest?+

Ask whether selected-room or selected-item packing is available and describe the requested scope when requesting a quote.

Can you deliver my things straight from storage to my new home?+

Delivery from storage may be available. Confirm the destination, scheduling, and fees in writing.

How do I request a quote?+

Tell us about your move, and we’ll follow up about the next steps.

Are you licensed?+

FL IM #891, USDOT 1473292.

Jacksonville Agrees

Reviews From Our Customers

Our Work

See How We Protect Every Move

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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