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Movers in St. Augustine, FL
First Choice Movers handles moves in St. Augustine, FL. The nation's oldest city — a historic downtown alongside newer residential growth, at the southern edge of our service area.
St. Augustine, the nation's oldest continuously occupied European-founded city, sits at the southern edge of our service area — about 40 miles from our Southside office. It's a market with two very different faces: a tourism-heavy historic downtown with centuries-old architecture, and newer residential growth further out from the historic core.
Match the move to the St. Augustine address
St. Augustine is not one loading environment. A historic-district address can involve narrow brick streets, limited parking and a compact entrance, while a newer community near SR-16 or I-95 may have a different set of property rules. Tell us which setting applies before discussing the move. The useful details are where a truck is allowed to stand and how furniture reaches the door, not simply that both addresses are in the same city.
For an older home, walk the entrance route with the largest furniture in mind. Note porch steps, doorway turns and pieces that may need disassembly. Parking limits should be checked with the appropriate property contact rather than inferred from an open curb space. Keep passages clear inside the home as well. Antiques and delicate furniture belong in the inventory conversation early, with photos where they help explain a piece that needs particular care.
Newer communities off SR-16 and I-95, including the 32092 World Golf Village area, call for their own access check. Ask whether the subdivision or property manager has truck instructions or a required moving window. Include the exact entrance and any upstairs rooms in the description. If you are moving from a newer home into the historic district, prepare both sets of information; an easy pickup does not mean the delivery has equally simple parking.
Tourist traffic on weekends is another reason to discuss the delivery window instead of treating it as an open-ended arrival. Confirm any building reservation before finalizing the plan, and explain which items you will carry yourself. For a destination farther into St. Johns County, use the St. Johns area page to continue the location discussion. Keep your written estimate tied to the inventory and access conditions actually described, and raise changes before moving day when possible.
Neighborhoods We Cover
We serve Historic downtown, West Augustine and surrounding residential areas.
Good To Know
Historic district moves come with real logistical considerations — narrow colonial-era streets, limited parking, and sometimes permit requirements for trucks near the most historic blocks. Newer residential areas outside downtown move like any standard Florida suburb.
Movers in St. Augustine, FL FAQ
For a moving quote in St. Augustine, FL, call (904) 731-7223. The scope of your move and access requirements determine the plan.
How far is St. Augustine from your office, and does that affect pricing?+
About 40 miles — the farthest we regularly travel. Distance factors into your quote the same way it would for any move this far from our base.
Do you need a permit to park a moving truck in the historic district?+
Some blocks in the historic core do have parking or access restrictions — let us know your exact address and we'll figure out what's needed ahead of time.
Do you handle historic homes with older construction here?+
Yes — colonial and older architecture common in St. Augustine's historic district gets the same careful approach we use in Jacksonville's own historic neighborhoods.
Do you also serve the newer residential areas outside the historic downtown?+
Yes — those moves are much more like a standard Florida suburban move, without the historic-district logistics.
How long does a typical local move take?+
Most local moves typically take 2.5 to 3.5 hours for a studio, 3 to 4.5 hours for a 1-bedroom, 4 to 6 hours for a 2-bedroom, 5.5 to 7.5 hours for a 3-bedroom, and 7 to 9+ hours for a 4-bedroom or larger home. These are national-average ranges published by Movers.com, not a guarantee. Your actual time depends on size, access, and stairs, plus things like elevators, long walks to the truck, heavy items, and whether everything is packed before the crew arrives. We'll give you a better estimate once we know your inventory and both addresses.
How much does a move in St. Augustine cost?+
The cost of a move in St. Augustine 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.
How many movers will I need for a St. Augustine move?+
As a planning guide, a three-bedroom home may need 4–6 movers, and a three- to five-bedroom home may need 4–8. A large, fully furnished three-bedroom home can mean a 5.5 to 7.5 hour day. These ranges overlap because inventory density, access and how fully furnished the home is matter as well as bedroom count. Have the estimator see what you have before deciding on the crew and schedule.
What should I check before moving into a historic St. Augustine home?+
Check permitted truck parking, porch steps, doorway turns and narrow approaches. Identify large or delicate furniture and keep the route through the home clear.
Do World Golf Village moves need separate subdivision instructions?+
Ask the property contact about truck entry and moving windows for the actual address in the 32092 area. Include the entrance and upstairs inventory when describing the move.
How should weekend visitor traffic affect my St. Augustine plan?+
Discuss the receiving property's arrival requirements and any loading reservation in advance. Do not assume an unrestricted delivery window near the historic district.
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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