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Full-service moves in Desoto Lakes average around $1,048.93, but timing can affect pricing. You might save money by moving on a Friday or during September.
Check out the table below for more details on the cost of local full-service moving in Desoto Lakes, FL.
| Move Size | Average Cost | Number of Movers | Number of Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | $821.42 | 2 movers | 5 hours |
| Medium | $1,105.05 | 3 movers | 6 hours |
| Large | $1,534.17 | 3 movers | 7 hours |
MovingPlace uses data from thousands of real moves to estimate costs in your area. We combine our first-party data and proprietary methodology to analyze national trends and adjust for local market factors—providing you a reliable estimate for your move. Learn more about the methodology for our local moving cost averages.
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When you book with MovingPlace, you're already on track to save—our platform works behind the scenes to match you with the mover that offers the best value for your needs. Want to save even more? You can opt for a labor-only move, a great choice if you're comfortable renting your own truck or container. It’s a bit more hands-on, but the cost savings can add up.
In Desoto Lakes, FL, the average cost of labor-only move help is $399.42, compared to $1,048.93 for a local full-service move.
Excellent gentlemen. Polite, very professional and efficient. I couldn’t think of anything better.
— Michele K.
Movers | Pro Movers Express
A Plus Moving showed up on time and moved quickly. The problem came at off-loading the 16’ truck. The last item removed was a full-length mirror. It was cracked. I offered to take the mirror myself another time but John was fully confident he could move it without harm. The 3 stars is based on how he handled the damage. First, he focused on the rivets along the back shelf of the truck, proud that he figured out what caused it. He said he squeezed the mirror tight by other items in front of it. The bolt's protruded about 3/16” from the shelf. I agreed, but it was nevertheless broken because he didn’t put a packing blanket behind the mirror to keep the bolts from pushing into it. As we discussed he said it might have also been my driving (he was never more than 60’ behind me and until the damage never brought up my driving. He then blamed it on the “cheap backing” on the mirror. Finally, when discussing filing an insurance claim, he doubted the price I paid for it at Walmart. Once I got tired of his deflection and never taking responsibility by saying he should have used a pad to protect it, it was clear I didn’t want to be in a 3-way war between him and an insurance company who would not want to pay..so, I told him it was OK and just throw the mirror away. I believe a man’s character is shown when things aren’t working well. Deflecting and taking no responsibility for your actions aren’t a part of character to me.
— Ethan C.
Movers | A Plus Moving
These guys were great. On time, worked fast, very professional. I would definitely use them again.
— Randall H.
Movers | NAT Services Moving & Junk Removal
The guys I had were pretty good and worked fast, were on time, communicated well when they were on the way, and all of that. And after they left I may have even left a 5-star review, but a follow-up phone call about an hour later left a bad taste in my mouth. I paid for 3 guys for 2 hours, and I didn’t have a lot to move quantity-wise, but it was the heavier items which is why I paid for the help. I had a king bed set with and adjustable base, a queen/twin bunk bed set, three dressers, a standing office desk, a 5-foot dining room table (where the top has hinges to fold up to make it narrower). Also, because I was in an apartment complex (lived on the 4th floor) and moving my stuff to a POD in the parking lot, the only space our property would let us put the POD was about 500 feet of walking from door to door. But everything was packed, everything was narrow enough to easily fit through doorways and hallways and into the elevators, everything was something that could be put on a furniture dolly, hand truck, etc., and it would just be a longer way to roll the carts than the normal situation. I stayed down at the POD to actually arrange the items as the guys brought them, and labeled the items where I staged them in my apt in the order I wished for them to come down. Numbers 1 and 2 came down and while the movers went back up I saw that the property maintenance guys were driving around on their golf carts starting their day of taking out trash, doing landscaping and stuff. A few minutes later, I see my queen mattress on top of one of the golf carts as the maintenance guy wanted to help the movers. I told him that it was nice of him to do that, but that I was paying the guys for the service too. Then item 6 came down, followed by item 8, and so it made it a bit more challenging than I had planned to make sure everything went in right, but it wasn’t that big of a deal that things came down out of order. I was also surprised the guys were carrying so many of the different items in their arms/hands, and not utilizing the equipment they brought, but I wasn’t going to tell them how to do their job (even though I had done similar work back in college). The final piece was the office desk, and it got delivered with one of the guys holding it steady on the back of the maintenance golf cart. Overall, the items and my apartment looked damage free, and everything got down to the POD in probably 70 minutes or so. I thanked the guys for their work, finalized everything and tipped them in the app/website, and we went our separate ways. About an hour later, I get a call asking how it went, and the person told me that the guys felt that the situation was abnormal and that they wanted to add a stair fee and, along with the long walking distance, they wanted to ask if I’d be able to pay an extra $150 on top of the $550 I already paid. I mentioned what I listed earlier in the review of the longer distance/everything could be rolled/etc., but more specifically pushed back on the stair fee, because there were no stairs. There weren’t even curbs if you went the 45 feet down the sidewalk to the ramp instead of coming straight toward the POD from the door. The guy on the phone said the movers mentioned the stairs and I said I stayed down at the POD and can’t guarantee that they didn’t use the stairs, but they definitely didn’t need to use the stairs because there was a convenient elevator to be used. But maybe they didn’t use the elevator in the similar way that they didn’t use the hand trucks/dollies as much as I had thought they would. So I told the guy that I didn’t feel paying anything additional was appropriate, because I had paid for 2 hours and only used about 1.25, they subcontracted some of the maintenance guys to help for free, and their choice to use/not use the elevator or equipment was their decision. Thankfully, the guy on the phone didn’t pressure me or require me to pay the extra fee, but it just didn’t sit right with me that it was something that they tried to add after the fact. If they had brought up those concerns at the beginning when I showed them where everything was in regards to the POD, my apt, the items, etc., then I may have been more open to a discussion.
— Scott M.
Movers | EASY LIFT MOVERS
We had Noah and Jordan help us unload our POD. They did an amazing job, showed up on time and finished the entire unload with time to spare. Would definitely recommend Major Moves to anyone looking for moving labor help.
— Christopher S.
Movers | Major Moves
By the time movers arrived at 11:30 they worked for less than an hour
— Patricia B.
Movers | Brothers in Motion LLC
John and John did a great job packing the two pods. Hard workers, very knowledgeable packers, respectful of my furniture, etc
— Sue H.
Movers | A Plus Moving
domesticated. Movers showed up with everything they needed to move me. They were Excellent at their job and I probably could have used half the truck I rented when they were done. They were a steal at double the price.
— Christopher S.
Movers | A Plus Moving
They were amazing and really efficient.
— Mauricio V.
Movers | Pro Movers Express
Absolutely wonderful! They were kind, helpful, and so fast! Absolutely amazing! Would totally use them again..
— Holly A.
Movers | A Plus Moving
The team was running late from a previous job but kept me informed the entire time so I could prepare. They were incredibly courteous and efficient, and worked very well together. I would recommend Economy Moving Co to anybody looking to move in Sarasota!
— Zina E.
Movers | Economy Moving Co
Great company! Sebastian Moving was very organized and had great communication at each step of the process. Their employees were great and very helpful in getting everything moved.
— David N.
Movers | Sebastian Moving And More
Two young men came to move us from KJ'S MOVING AND STORAGE, Cody and Ian. Respectful, efficient and very helpful. Every time I went to do something Cody would say let me do that for you. Ian made sure everything was packed nice and tight in the POD. They made sure everything was handled carefully. Thank you, David
— David C.
Movers | KJ'S MOVING & STORAGE
Alex and Ike were excellent in every aspect of the job - arrived on time; had the tools to assemble furniture; worked without a pause; and carefully moved furniture and boxes into the rooms we directed. Sebastion Moving office staff kept in contact throughout the process. Extremely happy with all aspects of service.
— Stephen F.
Movers | Sebastian Moving And More
They worked hard and did a great job. I would use them again
— Rose P.
Movers | Pro Movers Express
They are excellent and Professional. Thanks
— Cari S.
Movers | Pro Movers Express
John and Nate did a fantastic job. Very helpful and hard working. Moved all items requested happily.
— Edward W.
Movers | A Plus Moving
Movers were courteous, very respectful of my goods, as well as my time. They are hard working but still, very easy to work with. I would not hesitate to recommend them highly or to use them again. Thank you for a job well done.
— Rosemary C.
Movers | Economy Moving Co
They were an hour late. Maybe the person who made the schedule misspoke. A broken lamp also needs to be reported but I haven’t had the time to turn in a claim.
— Patricia G.
Movers | Southern Cross Moving
They were late, but did a great job of getting done quickly and carefully once they got here.
— Paul M.
Movers | Above & Beyond Movers
Considering how hot it was the morning they unpacked my moving truck, they worked quickly enough to bring the completion time in under the estimated amount. I would ask for them again.
— Victoria F.
Movers | A Plus Moving
The four men who stored out goods in the pods we ordered worked very hard and were extremely courteous and respectful of our household items. We would use them again and would certainly recommend them to anyone moving.
— Ken W.
Movers | Southern Cross Moving
Daniel and Hartman did an incredible job in a short amount of time. Without them I would still be there packing everything into 2 or 3 containers versus them fitting everything into 1. Hard-working guys that were highly efficient. Got there on time and didn't waste time getting the job done.
— Joe N.
Movers | A Plus Moving
They were polite, quick and wanted satisfied customers
— Karen -.
Movers | Triangle's #1 Moving Labor
They were great - arrived early, very respectful of my moms belongings, efficient with time, and helped us unpack a few of the heavier items. Would definitely recommend.
— Liz W.
Movers | Sebastian Moving And More
They were flexible enough to come a day earlier than planned. They arrived right on time. They knew what they were doing, worked hard and handled our furniture with respect.
— Jack S.
Movers | A Plus Moving
Showed up on time and completed job in only 90 minutes. Very courteous and careful with moving furniture.
— Richard A.
Movers | Ybor City Movers
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