How long does it take to move a home?

The best answer to this question is – it depends. There are many factors that influence how long your move will last. The weather, the distance, the size of your relocation etc.

When should I pay for moving services?

Normally, after the relocation is finished. Anyway, we suggest contacting the movers and asking if they have a specific deadline.

When is the best time to move?

There are two answers to this question. ○ If you want the best weather and full comfort for your move, summer is definitely the time when you should move. ○ If you want the best price for your move, then the off-peak season is the recommended time for your move. For moving, the off-peak season is winter.

When should I hire a moving company?

To make sure you’ll be able to hire the best movers and to get the best price, hire a moving company at least a few months in advance.

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All of our trucks are equipped with all the necessities such as blankets, dollies, pads, straps, shrinkwrap and much more to make sure all of your items arrive safely in the new location. We charge a flat hourly rate that is accurate down to the next quarter hour, so if we go 15 minutes into the next hour we don’t charge you for a full hour.

About us

Welcome to Swift Moves LLC. We are locally owned and operated and specializing in residential and commercial moving services in Pinellas and Manatee County as well as all of Tampa Bay Area. Our goal at Swift Moves is to get your items moved safely, efficiently and with a smile. Our motto is “Making your move stress-free” and we do whatever it takes to keep this promise to you.

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4.7

Based on 235 reviews

Swift Moves

4.7

Sandi Brunner

20:22 31 Jan 23

I HIGHLY recommend Swift Moves!! I rented a 20' UHAUL to move from Florida to Michigan and hired them to load my truck. I am an awful careless "packer" but not one thing was broke or crushed!! My huge heavy glass table top made it!! And I DID accidently hit holes/bumps on the road and was worried! 😬Timmy & Jeremy were my helpers and they were nice, respectful, patient and diligent!! Jestin is the manager in St. Pete and he was also very nice, patient and accommodating!! 5 Stars all the way!! Thank you!!!!!!!! I'm so happy!

Robin Lederman

17:04 25 Jan 23

Reinaldo and Joe did an amazing job and made the move hassle free thanks again.

Danielle Hardley

17:48 19 Jan 23

Everything from booking to the move went fabulous. They had the best rate of the multiple companies we called for quotes and helped answer all of our questions. We moved from a 3rd floor apartment with no elevator to a single story home. In their first 10 minutes on site, they had the living room cleared. They were quick but careful and so kind. They even were kind enough to make a second stop at our storage unit so we didn’t have to try and move things we didn’t need on our own. I will absolutely recommend this company to others and will use them again in the future!

Brian Villafuerte

22:44 09 Jan 23

Chris and Shamar did a fantastic job helping my family unpack 20 or more boxes after a recent move! Swift Moves LLC is a great company to work with for all your moving needs!!

Matt

15:37 08 Jan 23

Got the job done in less than the time quoted. Professional and competitive prices.

Sarah Hayes

01:18 23 Dec 22

Chris, Timmie, and Solomon we're amazing! Very professional and nice. They made the move fast and smooth , so happy we found this company.

Kylie Laforte

14:29 20 Dec 22

My mom and I needed to make a move and had no idea what to do, Reinaldo and Tim really saved the day! Professional and respectful the whole time even with us girls, we can be frustrating. We never had to make a big fast move before so thank you to these guys for the excellent service for real! You exceeded our expectations!

Lori LaForte

14:25 20 Dec 22

My daughter and I had to move. She has 2 young daughters. We had no one. These guys came in and made us feel great. We didn't have to lift a finger. The were very kind and had care with handling our furniture. I'd recommend them a thousand times over!

Michelle Callahan

04:44 18 Dec 22

Hands down to Chris Russ. He was the most genuine, respectful, caring person when it came to my parentsmove. They were all very entertaining and made the move less stressful. Chris will definitely make your move a great experience.

Shanya

22:48 17 Dec 22

Swift Moves helped my fiancé and I relocate to our new home this past month. Our experience with them were beyond our expectations. Chris (I believe that was his name) and his team were nothing short of professional & efficient. I would highly recommend them to anyone considering relocating.

Angela Russ

15:05 17 Dec 22

They get the job done quick and fast. Chris Russ can carry a whole room on his back alone down 3 flights of stairs while texting and chewing gum lol. I recommend highly.

Christina Bethune

22:02 16 Dec 22

Mover Jeremy is very polite and a quality mover. Him and his co-workers really get the job done fast and genuinely care about your stuff. I highly recommend them.

Shandale Ricketts

15:22 16 Dec 22

Swift Moves helped us move into my new home and Chris really went above and beyond to help us with everything. Respectful and careful to make sure nothing happened to our belongings!

Rhyan Norwood

05:16 16 Dec 22

Swift Moves was an excellent choice. The company got back to me in a timely manner and Chris was polite and professional. 10/10!

sansey boi

03:04 16 Dec 22

Easily one of the best moving companies around! And Jeremy is so hard working and dedicated! I highly recommend you request him!

Marie Jett

22:37 15 Dec 22

This was by far the best moving company I have ever used. Very organized and easy to work with. They got back to me almost immediately. They’re called “swift” for a reason. 🤩 Pricing was extremely reasonable… And Chris was such a kind and knowledgeable professional!!I highly recommend you use this company for all your moving needs! I personally refuse to use anyone else.

Menihla Johnson

20:33 15 Dec 22

I had so much to move in so little time. Chris and Shemar made this part so much easier. They were very respectful with my things and incredibly hardworking. Thank you!!

Jamari Graham

20:16 15 Dec 22

Moving never gets easier. Thanks to swift moves and workers like Chris take the stress away. Couldn’t think of a better company to have selected to assist me with my move.

Malakai Jones

20:12 15 Dec 22

I have been stressed all week about this move as it was kind of short notice, so trying to call movers last minute is probably not advised , however this company helped me drastically. If it wasn’t for Chris, I don’t think I would’ve made it through this week. Definitely putting this company in a bookmark in my phone, haha.

Brianna Sallis

20:11 15 Dec 22

Shemar and Chris were amazing !!! Professional throughout the move and swift for sure ! I was very pleased with my move and will be recommending them to others in the future. Thanks again 🤗!

Jay Clemons

20:06 15 Dec 22

Helped out a lot with my moving. Made it a lot easier to get it done. Workers are great and work hard. Had the the work done faster than expected. Shoutout to Chris and his team at Swift moves for helping me out. Exceptional work

Daniel Craze

16:39 15 Dec 22

Absolutely incredible service! I wish I could've had Swift Moves help me move into dorms. Jeremy specifically was very professional, polite, and communicated well. Also great driving!

Emilee Holliday

13:52 15 Dec 22

Chris helped move our family into our new apartment. So respectful and hardworking! Got the job done in no time!

Jeffrey Marron

01:48 15 Dec 22

These guys are pros! Shout out to Chris, Tim, and Coldrick who were all extremely courteous, efficient, and professional. I highly recommend Swift Moves

Amber Almendariz

01:40 15 Dec 22

Cannot recommend them enough. We had three movers help us this week and they were so courteous, fast and efficient. Great price and the whole process from the quote to booking to moving day was very smooth and easy. 10/10.

Robrea Daniels

23:49 14 Dec 22

Jeremy was really kind and was careful with our furniture and made sure everything was taken care of, we really appreciate swift moves!

Alexis Shirkey

23:44 14 Dec 22

Swift Moves is a great company. Jeremy A. was especially kind and made sure everything was going to arrive safely.

Vee

21:23 14 Dec 22

I called swift in a last minute panic needing movers on the weekend. I spoke with Justin who was absolutely professional and kind. This company bent over backwards to accommodate my needs for this move. I expressed what it was I needed (even though I was frantic and stressed) , and he went above and beyond to make sure that I was comfortable and the job was doable. Moving forward I will be using swift for any future moves. I have HIGH respect for a company and staff who are more than willing to accommodate and get the job done. Well done! Thank you for your absolute professionalism. I will tell everyone about you.

Andy Yang

18:53 09 Dec 22

We did not expect everything to be perfect and overall, the job was completed okay. Rather than a review of the job they did, wanted to give some suggestions to people who is considering using this company and is relying on reviews to make their decision.Do not book the afternoon job since the movers will be exhausted after the morning job. They still tried their best in completing the moving for us but obviously they will be less effective, and the charges are the same.Do not ask them to help disassemble furniture. Do it yourself or ask someone else to do it ahead of the moving. They do not have power tools and it took them over an hour to disassemble one of our beds using screw drivers. I was shocked when seeing a professional moving company using hex keys to disassemble furniture. The mover was kind enough by telling me do not use them to reassemble the bed and I was able to do it myself in 15 mins.Try not to use them to move appliance. Our washer and dryer had dents and starches all over them and they broke a piece of concrete on the step inside garage. ‘It could have been worse’, the mover told me.There will be damages to the furniture, and we had many parts of the furniture missing. The manager was kind to ask the movers, but we never heard back from him. We were able to order some from manufacturers and amazon but not all.You will be charged more than the estimate, since, again, it is an estimate.

Monique Dials

19:53 05 Dec 22

The movers came within the given time frame. They were very careful with our items and communicated the entire way. We did have on issue with a recliner on the sectional and the manager responded immediately and sent a repair team. It was fixed with in 2 days and the move was within budget. It’s not always perfect, but the overall experience was great. We will use them again if ever needed.

Laura Dantzscher

21:30 29 Nov 22

I have never written a poor evaluation, but after much consideration and lack of empathy from the company, I will share my experience. Also, by writing this, I have to forfeit my $60 reimbursement check.I am a 100% disabled veteran and have moved multiple times. I know there can be damages but when almost every piece of furniture has been damaged, plus missing items, and the reimbursement only would cover the missing ironing board, it is very disheartening.Let's start with the estimate of 5-6 hrs with 2 trucks, 4 men, cost around $1700. I had suggested someone assess my items in person, but was told it would be pretty accurate over the phone and went thru all the rooms with the representative on the phone. Yes, I understand it can be longer, but it turned into a 9 hr move, with one truck driving to the wrong town, and running out of gas on the way to my new home. New cost $2400.(they did take an hour off, for the truck without gas)I realized on moving day, that my stand up lamp was missing it's glass shade(very large) and called the men that did the moving directly, and asked where it was. They would check, but never called me back. I later found a broken bulb from the lamp in a box and imagine the shade was broken and they just didn't want to tell me. My ironing board...how do you lose an ironing board? Why is it so important..just the fact it's been moved from Korea and not lost, but a 35 mile ride, it disappears? You can't look in your trucks, and if you did, admit you have it and return it? What ever happened to some type professionalism? The cord for my electric recliner sofa, and the bottom of my table leg are also items missing in action.The furniture was placed in the truck with force causing cracks, chips, and missing chunks in almost every piece of furniture I have...3 bedrooms plus my brand new dinning room set.They did send out a furniture repairman, who waxed up and colored many of the furniture damages, but did not feel comfortable sanding the new dining room table down to repair the scratches, so I am forever looking at scratches on my new table. I tipped all the men well, but I wouldn't have, if I had been aware of all the damages.When I received the $60 in the mail attached with a letter stating I could not speak negative of the company since the matter has been settled, I was in such disbelief and I still am. I reached out for an explanation and was informed it was the coverage I had signed for(goes on weight).In my opinion, the company should have made more of an attempt for a better compensation as a way to apologize for everything that had happened.I am saddened that I don't matter enough to Swift Moves to take the extra step to make it better.So... customer service was not important in my situation.Thank you for allowing me to express my disappointment on this format.

Nancy Niss

00:04 17 Nov 22

The moving team was wonderful. I lived off a dead-end alley with a very tight entrance. Driver said he'd back in there. Neighbor and I told him he'd never make it, he said he could. He backed that big truck in there with no problem,we were all in awe. Loading and unloading went efficiently and the guys and I were all happy. They were the only bright moment in a very difficult move.

Floss Marino

20:43 16 Nov 22

I have a small job of moving about 40 heavy boxes. I called SWIFT MOVES because I liked what people wrote about them in their reviews and that they answered their phone on a Sunday afternoon! The two young men that came out to do the job were great! Hard and fast workers, they didn't waist any time. I would recommend SWIFT MOVES to my friends!

Debi Reichgelt

14:30 15 Nov 22

There are so many mover in St.pete please keep scrolling. This company is very unexperience and pretend they know what they are doing. They sent two young boy to move a 1bd home. The driver had a tantrum and the manager for the day promised to assist then left us hanging for hours. Eventually I found another company. Who charged double for the last minute booking. I asked the swift mover owner, Kaleb if they would paid the difference of what they would have charged and what I had to pay. I have not heard from him or an associate since October 27th, no manager, owner or rep. of Swift Movers has contacted me.Very disappointed, unbelievable experience and if you have a choice to find another company. Call around for a mature copany.

Jaguar Moving Office

12:45 11 Nov 22

We recently worked with Swift Moves to help one of our clients that needed help outside of our service area. They did a fantastic job!

Linda Steiner

17:49 08 Nov 22

Tim and Coldrick were absolutely awesome.I recommend them hands down. They were quick respectful and very careful with my things.I had a storage unit in a messI appreciate both menLinda Steiner

Jason Gordon

17:02 18 Oct 22

Very professional, they showed extreme care toward our personal items, and were the best value we found as well.Will definitely be using them again for when we sell our next property!

Jeremy Thompson

16:01 15 Oct 22

Seift Moves is awesome. All the employees are great and the owner is noce.

Chris Larson

15:36 15 Oct 22

Swift moves is the best around! Best move I've ever experienced and I've moved alot!

Kelly Obarski

02:38 12 Oct 22

Renaldo and Tim were early, prepared, clear, fast and pleasant. They worked hard and were flexible when I had a second unexpected stop to make. Swift movers are my 1st and only choice!! Thanks guys! I appreciate you!!

Burch

14:07 05 Oct 22

I used Swift Moves about a month ago. I waited to write a review because I was pretty angry with them at the time.We moved out on a Sunday and needed the items stored overnight since we could not move into our new place until the next day.Arrangements were made to begin the move at noon. A couple of days before the move we got a notice that the window had changed to anywhere between noon and 4:00. When they had not shown up by 1:30 I called to see when they were coming. Nobody answered but I got a text saying they would be there between 12 and 5.They arrived around 2:30. Both movers complained right away that they had just had a move and they were tired. I will say, though, that they did work hard. However, the lead guy complained most of the time.My main complaint is about the treatment of some of our items. My father was an artist and I have quite a bit of artwork that cannot be replaced at any cost. I repeatedly asked them to be careful with this. I had packaged it up with cardboard but I still needed them to be aware that this was not something that could be replaced. They waited until the end to put this in. The truck was very full and they started cramming the art in to make it fit. Again, I asked that they be careful. When they had to rearrange things, they tossed several pieces on the ground. Once again, I asked them to be careful.They finally got as much as they could into the truck. They left several items in our yard. Not once during the packing did they mention that they might not get everything in. They simply closed the door and said they were done. I ended up putting quite a bit in the back of my truck.The next day they showed up on time and did a pretty good job, although the lead guy continued to complain about various things.When I finally got to unpack things, the glass on one of the paintings was broken and I managed to cut myself unpacking it. They also damaged our piano.Overall, I'm giving them 3 stars. They did the job. However, I've had much better experiences with other movers.

Matthew Melnick

00:50 20 Sep 22

Swift Moves is a solid moving company. My wife and I had a great experience with Alex and Coldrick this Monday. Our items were handled hastily and with care. They were kind, down-to-earth, and I had no concerns the entire day. To the owners: I hope these men are well taken care of because they’re some of the best dudes we’ve encountered with moving. Would recommend/use again.

Cristina Ciocca

17:38 18 Sep 22

Alex and Antonio were amazing!!! They worked fast and diligently making the process seamless. Moreover, their professionalism was bar none. They minded all the materials and had no damage at all. Both were really helpful moving things in the new location until satisfied. I recommend the two of them without reservation.

Theresa Brown

17:34 18 Sep 22

Alex and Antonio were on time, wrapped the furniture, and friendly. I’d definitely recommend them!

H Buchanan

04:34 14 Sep 22

Chris and Cedric were amazing! Great customer service throughout the process, everything explained in detail, no surprises.

Valeria M.

19:55 13 Sep 22

We had a great experience with our moving, staff was very attentive to protect furniture, definitely recommended!

C Sam

01:15 06 Sep 22

I called Jeremy the owner of Swift Moves on Saturday of Labor day weekend, and I was in a bad situation . I explained to Jeremy that I had originally contracted with a bad company that not only didn’t show up on the contractual dates, but tried to extort the situation by charging me thousands more than my written estimate. So I had no choice but to terminate the bad company and try to find a good company at the very last minute. Swift Moves, Jeremy, calmly told me his Swift Moves company could get it done for me! I had his team of Alex and Jerrell. They were superb in every way…Hard working gentleman who you would be proud to have as your friends. I am so grateful that I had the courage to stop the bad company and sign up with a wonderful company instead. I will refer everyone that I know to this moving company who gets it done and who deals fairly! Every time I see that logo on one of his trucks, I will know that the next family or household will get the same exceptional service that I received. Thank You Jeremy, Alex and Jerrell!

Ariel Nicholls

13:36 05 Sep 22

This is by far the absolute WORST moving company I’ve ever used! The guys moved ridiculously slow, had zero work ethic, took tons of breaks, asked to charge their phone in my house and answered several phone calls and texts. They also made a stop to get drinks and stuff while in route to the 2nd location and at the end charged me for that break time on top of all the other times they were just standing around. Also they left trash in my 1st place and caused physical damage to the door frame that I now have to pay for. Plus they damaged several pieces of my furniture. Oh and how about they dropped my boxes several times and one of the times just left a box on the floor in the middle of the hallway. I’ve done this exact move two other times before and it usually took about 4 hours, it took this company 6.5 hours! These two lazy guys were clearly just milking the clock and screwing around. So basically do not use this company unless you want to pay a ton of money for unprofessional people moving at a snails pace.

Mariah M

12:01 01 Sep 22

We recently moved from Sarasota to North Port and even though we don't have a ton, we have two little ones. So moving ourselves would've been an absolute NIGHTMARE. We had Alex and Bubba and they were both very focused, quick, and professional. Things were a little chaotic the morning of the move and they helped make it go very smoothly. Everything made it to our new house just the way we wanted it and they put everything where we needed it to go. We had two quotes, one from this company and one from another company. I decided to go with these guys because it was lower and I am so glad that I did. I will most definitely recommend you guys to all and if we move in the future we will definitely use you again! Thank you so very much!!

Mike

15:46 31 Aug 22

Swift Moves was fantastic and worked extremely hard to ensure all went smoothly on our big move in St Pete. I was impressed from the very beginning when I booked an appointment, the gentleman asked all the right questions and had a good plan in place. And the good communication continued all the way until the move was complete. Thank you Swift Moves for taking one thing off our plate for an already stressful move! We'll certainly be calling you again the next time.

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Had an excellent experience with Swift Moves! They were able to accommodate a last-minute change in the date of my move when my closing date got moved up, as well as worked with me on moving the time of the move back to accommodate the rain the morning of my move. Josh, Chris, and Tyler were awesome, fast, professional, and clearly knew what they were doing! Highly recommend Swift Moves!

Just had a local move with Jeremiah, Paul and Wesley. All three guys were professional , prompt and courteous . They wasted no time on securing our furniture etc and made sure we were pleased with the results. Great value at great price, would use them again.Thanks guys !

Swift moves is great! Kevin, Paul, and Ronaldo are top notch employees who worked really hard and beat the estimated time. These guys move! Recommend this company to anyone looking for no hassle move.

The Tim’s were great! Both movers names were Tim and they did a great job. We were moving from a 3 story Townhouse which meant a lot of stairs and turns. The Tim’s handled our stuff with care and it all got to our new place intact and pretty fast for having to maneuver the stairs. Would use Swift again and would recommend them to anybody looking for movers.

My movers, Tyler and Tyler were great! I called several different movers and they quoted me over $2k for a Sarasota to St. Pete move! Swift moves had the best quote. Tyler and Tyler were on time, funny, easy to work with, responsible, and quick! Not one issue or ounce of trouble! I highly recommend Swift Moves! Have already told my realtor about you guys to tell her clients! Thank you for making this stressful time a smooth transition!!

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We have compiled and answered the most frequently asked questions from our clients.

FAQs

How long does it take to move a home?

When should I pay for moving services?

When is the best time to move?

When should I hire a moving company?

WHY MOVE WITH US

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does it take to move a home?

When should I pay for moving services?

When is the best time to move?

When should I hire a moving company?

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