Service Area
Movers in Southside, Jacksonville
First Choice Movers handles moves in Southside Jacksonville. Our own neighborhood — the Southside/St. Johns Town Center area is where our office is.
Southside is home turf for us — our office sits right in this district, just off J. Turner Butler Blvd near St. Johns Town Center. That means a Southside move usually gets the shortest possible drive time for your crew, and a team that already knows the area's apartment communities, office parks, and neighborhood streets without needing directions.
Neighborhoods We Cover
We serve St. Johns Town Center area, Gate Parkway corridor, Baymeadows border, University of North Florida area.
Good To Know
This is a mix of apartment communities, single-family neighborhoods, and office parks, so we see everything from studio apartment moves to full-house moves to office relocations right in this district.
Southside Jacksonville Movers FAQ
For a moving quote in Southside Jacksonville, call (904) 731-7223. The scope of your move and access requirements determine the plan.
Is 1st Choice Movers actually based in Southside?+
Yes — our office is at 11202 St Johns Industrial Pkwy N #2, right in this district.
Do you move apartments near St. Johns Town Center?+
Yes. We handle apartment-complex moves near St. Johns Town Center and throughout Southside. We bring moving equipment such as dollies, furniture pads and straps, and plan around the building's parking, access points and move-in rules.
Can you help with a UNF-area student move?+
Yes — see our college & dorm room movers page for details on smaller, single-room moves near campus.
How quickly can you get a crew to a Southside address?+
Our office is in Southside, so we're close by. Crew availability depends on your date and our workload; same-day service is not guaranteed.
Can you store my belongings during a Southside move?+
Yes. We offer climate-controlled vault storage, with an inventory of the items placed in storage. Tell us what needs storing and discuss the storage and delivery plan when requesting your estimate.
Do you move into gated communities in Southside?+
Yes. Share gate codes, HOA requirements and parking arrangements ahead of time. Plan a morning start where the community's moving rules allow it, and make sure the crew can get through the gate without waiting.
How much does a move in Southside Jacksonville cost?+
The cost of a move in Southside Jacksonville depends on how much stuff you need moved, how dense your inventory is, whether your home is fully furnished, how far you're moving, how many trucks it takes, and how many movers it takes to do the job efficiently. The bigger your home and the farther you're going, the more you can expect to pay. Most movers charge an hourly rate for labor plus a flat truck or travel fee. Be cautious of companies that charge extra for stairs or heavy items, avoid movers who nickel-and-dime you, and ask whether a flat rate is possible. For homes with two or more bedrooms, ask the estimator or company owner for an in-home estimate so they see exactly what you have. As a local ballpark, similar to other Jacksonville-area moves, a typical one-bedroom move runs about $250 to $650 and a typical two-bedroom apartment about $400 to $750, with larger moves scaling up from there.
What's the best time to plan a Southside move?+
Fall and winter, with a weekday morning start, are good times to plan a Southside move. Ask about available dates and check your building or community's allowed moving hours before booking.
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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