Frequently Asked Questions About Moving in Sarasota

Local moves in Sarasota start at $300 for a studio and range up to $2,500+ for a 4-bedroom home. Your exact price depends on room count, belongings volume, distance, and special items. Call (941) 202-5554 for a free flat fee quote.

A flat fee gives you one locked-in price that does not change. Hourly movers charge more when crews slow down, take breaks, or encounter stairs. With our flat fee, you pay the same price whether the move takes 3 hours or 6 hours.

No. The price we quote is the price you pay. Stair fees, fuel surcharges, long carry charges, furniture wrapping, TV packing, and floor protection are all included. We do not add charges after the quote.

Upright piano moves start at $250-$500. Grand piano moves start at $400-$800. Our flat fee includes piano boards, heavy-duty straps, blanket wrapping, and careful placement at your destination.

No. Stair fees are included in your flat fee. Whether your home has one flight or three, the price stays the same. Hourly movers typically charge $50-$100 per flight of stairs.

We accept cash, check, and major credit cards. Payment is due on moving day after the job is completed. No deposits are required for most local moves.

Tipping is not required but appreciated. The standard in the Sarasota area is $20-$50 per mover for local moves and $50-$100 per mover for long distance moves. You can also show appreciation with water, snacks, or a cold lunch.

We offer 14 moving services: local moving, long distance moving, commercial moving, piano moving, packing services, moving and storage, senior moving, moving labor, moving supplies, last minute moving, apartment moving, specialty moving, international moving, and student moving.

Yes. We offer full-service packing where our crew packs your entire home, and partial packing where we handle specific rooms or fragile items. All packing materials are included in the packing service fee.

Flat-screen TVs, mirrors, lamps, paintings, small sculptures, computers, and electronics are packed at no extra cost. We use specialty boxes and custom wrapping for each item type.

Three steps. First, call (941) 202-5554 or submit a quote request. We assess your home and give you a flat fee price. Second, on moving day our crew wraps and protects every item. Third, we load, transport, and unload at your new home. You pay the flat fee -- no more, no less.

Yes. Bed frames, dining tables, desks, armoires, and shelving units are disassembled at your old home and reassembled at your new home. This is included in your flat fee at no extra charge.

Yes. We move gun safes, hot tubs, pool tables, and other heavy specialty items. These require special equipment and technique. Call for a flat fee quote specific to your item and location.

Yes. We offer short-term and long-term storage solutions for moves that need a gap between move-out and move-in dates. Your belongings are stored securely and transported when your new home is ready.

We recommend booking 2-4 weeks in advance for the best date and time selection. Peak season in Sarasota runs May through September, when availability fills faster. We also offer same-day and next-day moves for emergencies.

Yes. We have completed moves with as little as 4-hour notice. Call (941) 202-5554 any time. We are available 24/7, including weekends and holidays, at the same flat fee rate.

We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Weekends and holidays are the same flat fee price -- no premium rates. Call (941) 202-5554 any time.

No. Our flat fee pricing applies every day of the week, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. You pay the same price regardless of when your move is scheduled.

Yes. We operate year-round in Sarasota and Bradenton. During hurricane season (June through November), we monitor weather closely and work with you to schedule around any storm activity. Safety is always the priority.

Yes. Flat Fee Movers is fully licensed, bonded, and insured in the state of Florida. We carry general liability insurance and cargo insurance to protect your belongings during every move.

Our Damage-Free Guarantee means we take full responsibility for the condition of your belongings during the move. Every item is wrapped in clean moving blankets and shrink wrap. Floors, walls, and door frames are protected at both locations.

Flat Fee Movers holds a BBB A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. We are also a recipient of the Angi Super Service Award and a Business of the Year winner in the Sarasota area.

We have 90+ five-star reviews on Google across our Sarasota and Bradenton locations. Our Sarasota office has a 4.5-star average and our Bradenton office has a 5.0-star average.

We assign a named crew to your move and keep that same team from start to finish. Our team includes Mike (owner), Darren, Rick, Scot, Dave, Tommy, Laura (office), and Alex. Customers who have hired us multiple times often request specific crew members.

We serve 23 communities across 6 counties: Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Venice, North Port, Osprey, Nokomis, Englewood, Palmetto, Anna Maria Island, Parrish, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Bee Ridge, Gulf Gate Estates, University Park, Bird Key, St. Armands, Palmer Ranch, Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Orlando. Our coverage extends along US-41 from North Port to Tampa and east along I-75 to Lakewood Ranch and Parrish.

Yes. We handle moves to, from, and within Lakewood Ranch regularly. We know the HOA requirements, gate access protocols, and move-in time windows for most communities in Lakewood Ranch -- the largest master-planned community in the United States.

Yes. Sarasota to Orlando is one of our most popular long distance routes -- about 130 miles on I-75 and I-4. A 2-bedroom move runs approximately $1,200-$2,000 and a 3-bedroom is $1,800-$3,000, all at a locked-in flat fee.

Yes. We have two locations: Sarasota at 2080 Rose St, Sarasota, FL 34239 -- call (941) 202-5554. Bradenton at 4204 20th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205 -- call (941) 357-1044. Both offices serve the surrounding area.

Start with items you use least: seasonal clothing, decorations, books, and storage room items. Pack room by room with labels on every box. Leave daily essentials (toiletries, medications, phone chargers, one set of dishes) for the last box.

Clear pathways from rooms to the front door. Disassemble beds if possible. Empty dresser drawers of heavy items. Label boxes by room. Have the destination address and access codes ready. Set aside items you will transport yourself (medications, valuables, documents).

Remove heavy items like books and electronics from drawers. Light clothing can stay in drawers if the dresser is stable. Our crew wraps dressers in moving blankets and shrink wrap either way.