Veterans Moving Help - Gainesville
Veterans Moving Help is a veteran-owned moving company that started in Gainesville, Florida in 2011 and was founded by Gregory Sledge. The crews are veterans from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard, and the company says its work has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Gainesville work covers local moves with a truck supplied, labor only help for your own rental truck or PODS container, packing and unpacking, senior moves, commercial and medical office moves, and specialty items such as pianos, gun safes, antiques and artwork. Rates are posted on the site: $200 per hour for two movers with truck, $250 for three movers, $300 for four movers, and $75 per mover per hour for labor only with a two mover minimum. There is a two hour minimum on Gainesville moves, billed in 30 minute increments after that. The company states it is licensed, bonded and insured, and it regularly works the University of Florida student housing corridor along with UF Health Shands, Malcom Randall VA, Haile Plantation, Tioga, Duckpond, Midtown and NW Gainesville.
Services
Local moving
Moves with the truck, blankets, dollies and tools supplied by the crew, priced hourly by crew size.
Labor only moving help
Loading and unloading labor for your own truck or container, billed per mover per hour with a two mover minimum.
PODS loading and unloading
Loading and unloading of PODS, Pack-Rat, U-Box and other portable storage containers.
Rental truck loading and unloading
Labor only loading and unloading for U-Haul, Penske and Budget rental trucks.
Long distance moving
Packing and loading on the Gainesville side for moves to Jacksonville, Ocala, Tampa, Orlando, Atlanta and out of state destinations.
Why choose us?
Location & hours
3010 SW 23rd Terrace Apt 44
Gainesville, FL 32608
Gainesville, FL 32608
FAQs
How much do movers cost in Gainesville?
Veterans Moving Help charges $200 per hour for two movers with truck, $250 per hour for three movers with truck and $300 per hour for four movers with truck. Labor only help is $75 per mover per hour with a two mover minimum. There is a two hour minimum on all Gainesville moves, billed in 30 minute increments after that.
Do you offer labor only help if I rent my own truck?
Yes. The crew loads and unloads U-Haul, Penske and Budget rental trucks as well as PODS, Pack-Rat and U-Box portable containers. Labor only help is billed at $75 per mover per hour with a two mover minimum. Confirm the container drop location with your provider before move day.
How far in advance should I book?
The company recommends booking 4 to 6 weeks ahead for the University of Florida August move-in season, 3 to 4 weeks ahead for May move-outs, 2 to 3 weeks ahead for Saturday moves during the academic year, and 3 to 5 days ahead for weekday moves outside peak season.
Do you handle University of Florida student moves?
Yes. UF student moves are the largest single customer segment, covering dorm moves at Broward, Beaty, Jennings and Hume, fraternity and sorority moves, and off-campus communities such as The Bartram, The Standard, The Nine, Hub Gainesville, Lark and Canopy. Gate codes, elevator reservations and loading zone access are coordinated with leasing offices before move day.
Are there extra fees for stairs or heavy items?
The company states there is no additional fee for stairs within the same building and no additional fee for standard residential items such as sofas, mattresses, dressers and refrigerators. Specialty items including pianos, gun safes, pool tables and oversized artwork are quoted separately before the job.
Do you serve towns outside Gainesville?
Yes. The stated service area covers Alachua, High Springs, Newberry, Lake City, Ocala, Hawthorne and Alachua County generally. Long distance moves run from Gainesville to Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Atlanta and out of state destinations.
Is there a military discount?
Yes. The company is veteran-owned and offers military discounts to active-duty military, retired military, veterans and military families. Ask for the military rate when you call.
What time of day should I schedule a summer move?
Early morning. The company recommends starting between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM during summer months so the heaviest carrying finishes before midday heat, which also avoids Archer Road rush hour and afternoon thunderstorm windows.