Moving Tips written by professional Tampa movers.
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5.0* average rating on all platforms combined
Licensed & insured. FLA : IM 3650
5.0* average rating on all platforms combined
Licensed & insured. FLA : IM 3650
Pro-tips for how to move
We tried to put ourselves in your shoes and provide you with the most useful moving tips we could think of. From how to find a moving company, to how to transfer your internet to the new address – and everything in between.
If you cannot find the answer to your question, simply give us a call or send us an email using the buttons at the bottom of the page. Our moving consultants will be happy to share their knowledge and give you appropriate advice to make your moving process a smoother experience.
1. Moving tips before the move.
Finding a trusted and licensed mover is the most important thing – and therefore it is #1 one our list of moving tips. Start by researching movers online (Google Reviews, Yelp, Thumbtack, BBB). Then – compare your research with your friends’ experiences. Word of mouth is usually the safest way to go about finding a trusted moving company. Finally, make sure that the movers you reach out to are licensed and insured. Good news – Otter Moving & Storage is fully insured and licensed with the US DOT and NYC DOT..
Finding a trusted and licensed mover is the most important thing – and therefore it is #1 one our list of moving tips. Start by researching movers online (Google Reviews, Yelp, Thumbtack, BBB). Then – compare your research with your friends’ experiences. Word of mouth is usually the safest way to go about finding a trusted moving company. Finally, make sure that the movers you reach out to are licensed and insured. Good news – Otter Moving & Storage is fully insured and licensed with the US DOT and NYC DOT.
As required by the Department of Transportation, customer’s belongings must be covered with coverage during transit. It is important to ask your movers right away if they can meet the insurance requirements to protect the customers items and provide compliant services.
At Reddy Van Moving, we are always fully insured and licensed with the US DOT and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services FL IM3650.
Our guaranteed low hourly rates stay that way all year, so you won’t see price hikes at the end of the month’s or during peak moving times. The hourly rate you see is the hourly rate you pay – always!
The key to a smooth move day is the timely and detailed planning. That is why we have designed our quotes to be quick to get, easy to understand, transparent and upfront.
Our experienced moving consultants work with you to collect detailed information about your upcoming move (date, addresses, inventory list, additional requests) and put together aquote for you within minutes.
It is important to share exact details of your move with us, so that we can make sure that the quote we give you actually covers everything that you need us to do.
If you follow all of these steps, you will be in for an easy move.
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QUOTE – Quotes are based on the list of items, logistics of the move and the date of the move. Once you provide this information to your moving consultant they will present you with a guaranteed all-inclusive low hourly rate that will not be subject to change. Make sure to read the quote in full (terms and conditions too) and confirm that everything you mentioned made it to the inventory list.
INSURANCE OPTIONS – As required by the Department of Transportation, customer’s belongings will be covered with basic coverage of $0.60 cents per pound per damaged item. If the customer would like to additionally protect their items our moving consultants will recommend a trusted third party insurance company where the policy can be easily obtained.
Moving is not the only expense you will experience when you decide to relocate to a new place. There are a lot more costs associated with moving. Make sure to budget for rental deposit, elevator reservation fee, cost of Uber/transportation from point A to point B, as well as potential gratuity for your movers.
Preparation for the move is equally as important as the move day itself.
Step #1 would be to iron out the logistics. Decide when you are going to move, where you are going to move & what you are going to move.
Once you did all of that, provide the same information to your moving consultant. This will make sure that we are all on the same page, and that your quote will stay the same on the day of the move.
Finally, we suggest that you declutter and donate/throw away items that you will not need to move. This will help you get a lower moving rate, as well as get a fresh start in your new apartment. Of course, we also require the customers to empty out all of your furniture & pack and seal your boxes (unless they ordered the full packing service).
We recommend scheduling your move approximately 1-2 weeks in advance for non busy dates. If you are looking to move during the peak dates (end & beginning of the month) we suggest reaching out 3-4 weeks in advance in order to secure the most desirable date.
Of course, most of the time we’ll be able to accommodate next day moves, and even same day moves if the schedule allows us.
Informing your super / building management about the move is very important. If you are moving in / out of the elevator building, you may need to reserve the time for the elevator use. If possible, try to secure the parking spot for the moving truck, so your move goes faster.
If you do not reserve the move date with your landlord, you are at risk of getting your move postponed.
Packing usually takes more time than expected. To prevent yourself from packing late into the night before the move, we suggest you start packing a week in advance.
Mark your boxes, so once the movers deliver them into the new place, unpacking will be much easier. Feel free to write more information on top of the box, such as: fragile, valuables, heavy, etc.
Usually on the day of the move you will find yourself balancing multiple tasks and putting out many fires. That’s why entrusting your pets and kids to a friend or a professional might be a good idea. Even if you are moving alone, having an extra set of eyes will be very helpful.
Last thing you’ll want to experience is moving into the new place without electricity or WiFi.
Some of the service providers might have long waiting times, so we suggest reaching out to them as soon as you sign the lease. Depending on when you get the keys to the new place, we suggest having the internet provider install the WiFi prior or right after the move.
Switching your USPS address, as well as billing addresses on your online accounts (bank, subscriptions, etc) will also save you a lot of headaches.
When moving to a new neighborhood you’ll need to learn the ropes quick. By visiting the new neighborhood a few times before you move, you’ll find your new favorite deli, coffee shop, park, etc. By the time you move into your new place, you will fill right at home.
2. Moving tips during the move.
Once the movers arrive it is too late to organize your items. Here are some helpful tips:
1- Put all of your boxes in one room / hallway. Boxes are the first thing that movers will move (to make more room for protecting the furniture). So having boxes near the entrance door will speed things up.
2- Put stickers on items that you are not moving. This will save you a lot of time and potential headaches, as movers will know exactly what to move and what to leave behind. Stickers can be used to mark items that are going to the extra stop, or items that are fragile.
3- Put aside the items that you will need during the move. These items are often your laptop, backpack, valuables or the WiFi router. Movers move fast and there’s a chance that your backpack might end up in the back of the truck. To avoid situations like this, we suggest having a dedicated corner of the apartment cleared out for your items that you will be using throughout the moving day.
Once the movers arrive it is too late to organize your items. Here are some helpful tips:
1- Put all of your boxes in one room / hallway. Boxes are the first thing that movers will move (to make more room for protecting the furniture). So having boxes near the entrance door will speed things up.
2- Put stickers on items that you are not moving. This will save you a lot of time and potential headaches, as movers will know exactly what to move and what to leave behind. Stickers can be used to mark items that are going to the extra stop, or items that are fragile.
3- Put aside the items that you will need during the move. These items are often your laptop, backpack, valuables or the WiFi router. Movers move fast and there’s a chance that your backpack might end up in the back of the truck. To avoid situations like this, we suggest having a dedicated corner of the apartment cleared out for your items that you will be using throughout the moving day.
Once the moving foreman shows up at your door these will be the first things you should take care of. We made these steps customer friendly with our super efficient moving app. We’ll collect your digital signature, scroll through the list of items and collect the payment within a few minutes.
This might sound funny, but it’s actually very common. When you are moving your brain is focused on more important things than food. Often customers find themselves hungry and dehydrated heading to the delivery location.
Prevent this by planning out your meals and drinking enough water. The best times to eat would be while the movers are loading the truck, or in between the stops.
Once all of your items make it out of the apartment, we suggest completing a move out inspection with your landlord. You should confirm that the landlord is satisfied with the state of the apartment and that your security deposit will be returned to you. Finally, hand over the keys to your landlord.
Depending on the distance between the pick up and delivery location, you might have to organize different ways of transportation. Whether it’s a five minute walk across the street, or an Uber ride to another town, keep your movers posted on your ETA. By communicating together you will avoid waiting for the movers, or vice versa.
Keep in mind that moving trucks move much slower in traffic compared to regular cars – especially when it comes to longer distance local moves.
3. Moving tips after the move.
Unlike packing, unpacking can last a lot longer. We suggest unpacking your electronics, dishes and clothes first. Everything else you can take your time with. If you decide to use our free plastic moving boxes which are included with our local moving service, they are available for affordable weekly rental extensions beyond your first free week.
Unlike packing, unpacking can last a lot longer. We suggest unpacking your electronics, dishes and clothes first. Everything else you can take your time with. If you decide to use our free plastic moving boxes which are included with our local moving service, they are available for affordable weekly rental extensions beyond your first free week.
If you packed your items into your own boxes, you should make them flat and then discard them into the designated disposal area in your building.
If you used our plastic moving bins, coordinate the return of the bins with your Reddy Van Moving consultant.
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Following the relocation, you will score your level of satisfaction on a scale of 1-5. The more satisfied you are with our moving services, the more money our employees earn with us.
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We produce awe-inspiring moments. Remarkable encounters that go above and beyond the typical relocation. We won't ruin the surprise here, but trust us – we'll impress you throughout the entire moving experience.
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guaranteed low rates.
Same day or weekend moves won’t cost you extra with us. Our guaranteed low rates stay that way all year, so you won’t see price hikes at the end of the month’s or during peak moving times. The hourly rate you see is the hourly rate you pay – always!
Many movers have high minimums but ours start at just 1 hour. We then charge minute-by-minute so you only pay for the actual extra time you use.
Your time is valuable. Our experienced crew will pack and load your items efficiently to keep your move on budget.
Don’t let cost prevent you from hiring movers. We guarantee to beat any other licenced Tampa moving companies’ prices.
For your convenience, we are offering four different ways to get the quote:
- Call 813 422 3301 & have your quote in 5-10 minutes.
- Fill out our quick quote form & receive the quote via email.
- Meet your representative via video call & have your quote quickly.
- We offer onsite estimates for select zip codes and move sizes.
Low rate moving quote includes:
*Gratuity for the movers is not included
*Supply and packing of the boxes can be added
*Some furniture might require special handling fees
- Professionally trained movers
- Well maintained & clean vans
- Insurance for your items
- Protection of items (blankets, plastic, etc.)
- Basic furniture disassembly & reassembly
- Customer support 7 days a week
*Gratuity for the movers is not included
*Supply and packing of the boxes can be added
*Some furniture might require special handling fees
Select a Guarnteed Low Rate Package
At Reddy Van Moving, we prioritize transparency in pricing to eliminate any surprise or hidden fees. With our guaranteed low hourly rate pricing, we ensure your move is as cost effective as possible.
MOVING LABOR ONLY
Guranteed Low Rate:per hour
- Moving labor help to load or unload a rented truck—or for at-home projects such as rearranging furniture, or as a team of hard-working packers.
- 2 Professionally trained movers
- Moving equipment (hand truck and dolly included)
- Basic furniture disassembly & reassembly
- 1-hour minimum with added time billed by the minute. NO HIDDEN FEES!
FURNITURE DELIVERY
Guranteed Low Rate:per hour
- Need a little help? Mini, partial and even tiny moves are welcome. We'll move up to 10 items or for an equally small price.
- 2 Professionally trained movers
- Well maintained & clean vans
- Insurance for your items
- Protection of items (blankets, plastic, etc.)
- Basic furniture disassembly & reassembly
- 2-hour minimum with added time billed by the minute. NO HIDDEN FEES!
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Guranteed Low Rate:per hour
- Fulfill moves of any size, whether you’re transitioning from a studio efficiency or a large, multi-bedroom apartment or small home.
- 2 Professionally trained movers
- Well maintained & clean vans
- Insurance for your items
- Protection of items (blankets, plastic, etc.)
- Basic furniture disassembly & reassembly
- 3-hour minimum with added time billed by the minute. NO HIDDEN FEES!
Moving company rates in Tampa of Reddy Van Moving.
The final cost of our moving services depends on factors like where you’re moving to, volume of things, specialty items, safes, etc., and furniture disassembly/assembly complexity. A detailed table with price variables provides estimates, but these are rough averages and require a detailed Quote from our team.
| Move Size | Studio/Mobile Home | 1-Bedroom | 2-Bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
Estimated Cost Range | $300 - $800 | $400 - $1,000 | $700 - $1,500 |
| Apartment Size | Cost Estimate |
|---|---|
Studio | $300-$800 |
1-Bedroom | $400-$1,000 |
2-Bedroom | $700-$1,500 |
Our local moves cover Tampa and surrounding areas.
As local movers with decades of experience, there isn’t an area of this city we can’t confidently access and navigate. Even if you don’t see your neighborhood below there’s still a 99+% chance we can move you there faster and safer than the competition.
FAQ
Yes. Reddy Van Moving is fully insured and licensed with the US DOT and FL IM3650.
We do not offer unpacking services at this time. Unpacking can be a slow process since we basically have to ask where you would like each item to go as we unpack it. This can make the overall move much more expensive and relatively inefficient.
For this reason, we typically recommend customers unpack on their own unless they have lots of room in their budget. If you need unpacking assistance, we may be able to provide a solid recommendation.
We have 16-foot cargo cube vans box which typically fit the equivalent of an 1200 square foot 2 bedroom apartment or small home. This of course depends on the individual but that is a relatively good rule of thumb.
The best way you can help on moving day is by making it clear what items are going, if anything is staying, where everything is going to, and just being prepared. We also recommend helping us by making sure any kids or pets are kept out of harm’s way!
For the most part, having non-professionals work alongside our movers can potentially slow things down and cost you more money in the long run.
If you absolutely want to help with the physical lifting that is okay but we ask that you stick to one-man items like boxes and misc. stuff. Due to liability concerns, we also require that all customers stay off the moving truck and not participate in lifting any two-man items. So, if you want to help with the heavy lifting, you can bring items to the truck but do not go inside the truck yourself. Just leave the items outside of the truck so we can handle making sure the item is protected and then placed appropriately in the truck ourselves.
Most dressers weren’t designed to be moved with the extra weight of clothes and other items, so for the safety and structural integrity of the item please remove all items from any drawers. Additionally, it is very important that any small misc. items are removed beforehand such as glasses, jewelry, etc. Furniture items will often need to be tilted on their side or even turned over in order to be moved safely and these small items can get lost within the dresser or fall out of the dresser.
Yes. Our movers will protect all non box-able items for you. This includes your TV, mirrors, dressers, mattress, lamps, etc. We use thick moving blankets, plastic wrap and cardboard to pad the items. The protection of items is included in all quotes at no additional cost.
Yes, we disassemble and reassemble all of your basic furniture at no additional cost. This includes basic beds (non storage), sofas, desk and tables with up to 8 screws or handling time shorter than 20 minutes. For more complex furniture there might be a handling fee applied, so make sure to inform your moving consultant about it upfront.
As required by the Department of Transportation, customer’s belongings will be covered with basic coverage of $0.60 cents per pound per damaged item. If the customer would like to additionally protect their items our moving consultants will recommend a trusted third party insurance company where the policy can be easily obtained.
Our guranteed low rates are just that. Our rates don’t fluctuate or increase, Same day or weekend moves won’t cost you extra with us. Our guaranteed low hourly rates stay that way all year, so you won’t see price hikes at the end of the month’s or during peak moving season.
We provide all inclusive transparent low rate quotes that are super easy to understand.
The beauty of our low rate quote is knowing your total cost upfront and avoiding any surprises on the day of the move.
Preparation for the move is equally as important as the move day itself. Step #1 would be to provide detailed inventory to your moving consultant, #2 would be to declutter and donate/throw away items that you will not need to move, step #3 is to empty out all of your furniture & pack and seal your boxes (unless you ordered the full packing service).
Make sure to check out our moving tips in the Reddy Van Moving Blog section of our website.
Yes – we work seven days a week, as well as on all national holidays. We have you covered 365 days a year.
As in many service industries, the recommended gratuity for a job well done is 15-20% of the move price (amount is then equally split between all movers). Of course, the customer is always encouraged to tip their movers any amount that they find appropriate based on crews’ overall performance.
As in many service industries, the recommended gratuity for a job well done is 15-20% of the move price (amount is then equally split between all movers). Of course, the customer is always encouraged to tip their movers any amount that they find appropriate based on crews’ overall performance.
We do not expect our customers to secure the parking spot for our trucks, however if you are able to secure one that would be greatly appreciated as it will help the move go faster and smoother.
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For rare occasions when you don’t need us to move you from point A to point B, but you just need to borrow our muscles. Wether it’s unloading the truck you drove to Tampa, or moving your items within your home – we have the muscles and will to help. Learn more > / Start my move >
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Moving last minute, or just have no time to pack? We have you covered! Our trained professional movers can supply the boxes and other packing materials, pack up your belongings & move you to your new place. We’ll pack your whole home or just a room. Learn more > / Start my move >
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We have tons of experience moving people into or out of storage units of all types, shapes and sizes. Whether you need to move a few things from a storage unit into your home, or you’re looking for movers to empty your storage unit, we got you! Learn more > / Start my move >
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Reddy Van Moving is not your typical moving company; small local moving is what our brand was built upon – It’s all we do! We’ll move just about anything – from a few boxes to your whole apartment or small home.
We utilize our lower cost to operate moving vans to move you, which means more affordable rates – less than the bigger companies can offer!
Our guaranteed low rate hourly pricing will fit within any budget with no surprises or hidden fees. Our rates never increase, not even for same day, weekends or during busy move times. Many companies have high minimums, but our minimum starts at just 1 hour. Then, we charge by the minute, so you only pay for the actual time used.
Finally – we created a culture focused on customer satisfaction above all else. Our Mover Pay Enhancement Plan rewards great service. It creates employee-owners by delivering unmatched satisfaction. After your move, please rate your experience from 1-5. The higher the score, the more our movers earn. This motivates our dedicated team to provide you an outstanding moving experience every time
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