First Choice Movers

First Choice Movers

First Choice Movers, commonly stylized as 1st Choice Movers, is a licensed and insured moving company based in Jacksonville, Florida, offering a wide range of relocation services, including local, long-distance, residential, commercial, and specialized moves.

First Choice Movers

Name	First Choice Movers
Logo Size	200px
Logo Caption	Company logo
Type	Private
Industry	Moving and relocation services
Founded	December 1995
Headquarters	Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Area Served	Northeast Florida, United States
Services	Local moving, long-distance moving, residential moves, commercial moves, packing, storage
Number Of Employees	15+ (2025 estimate)
Slogan	"Your First Choice for a Smooth Move"
Website	wemovejax.com
Footnotes	Licensed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (IM891), City of Jacksonville License (23290), USDOT #1473292

Overview

First Choice Movers was founded in **December 1995**, operating primarily out of Jacksonville, Florida, with additional service areas extending to surrounding communities including Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, Orange Park, Macclenny, and more :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}. Licensed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (license number IM891) and the city of Jacksonville (license number 23290), the company is also registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation under USDOT #1473292 :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.

As of 2025, the company has been in operation for approximately **29 years**, establishing itself with claims like “28+ years of experience” and having completed over **10,000 jobs**, supported by a team of 15+ employees :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.

Services

First Choice Movers provides a comprehensive array of relocation services:

• **Local moving** (within approximately 50 miles) and **long-distance or interstate moving** (often over 400 miles), including cross-country moves :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
• **Residential** (apartments, condos, houses), **commercial** (offices, schools, gyms, hotels, libraries, workshops, warehouses, restaurants), **last-minute**, **senior**, and **veteran relocation services** :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.
• **Full-service moves**, including packing, unpacking, loading, unloading, assembly/disassembly, and storage services :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.
• Offers like **free estimates**, **no hidden fees**, **free moving pads**, **shrink wrap**, **free disassembly and reassembly**, and **1 month free storage**, as advertised on platforms like HomeGuide and others :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}.

Additionally, services such as **auto transport**, **self-service moves**, **small moves**, and **truck rental** might be listed on third-party directories :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.

Service Area

The company serves a broad region in Northeast Florida including Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, Neptune Beach, Mandarin, Nocatee, Orange Park, Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Macclenny, St. Augustine Beach, San Marco, San Marco, Sawgrass, Southside, Fruit Cove, Baymeadows, Yulee, Callahan, Green Cove Springs, Fleming Island, St. Johns, University area, and other nearby communities :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}.

Licensing and Accreditation

Licensed and insured since its inception, First Choice Movers holds:

• Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services License (IM891)
• City of Jacksonville License (23290) :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• USDOT registration (USDOT #1473292) :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

They are *not* accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and currently carry an **"F" rating**, attributed to misuse of BBB trademarks and failure to address at least one complaint :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}.

Reputation and Reviews

Positive Feedback

Consumers frequently praise:

• Courteous, efficient, and professional staff
• Respectful handling of items
• Fast, reliable, and affordable service
• Free estimates and transparent pricing
• Effective communication and attention to detail :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

For example, on HomeGuide and moveBuddha, ratings include 4.14/5 overall and reports that **82%** of 250 feedback entries were positive :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}. Reviews on MyGoodMovers describe the team as “incredibly efficient” and “friendly” :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}.

Negative Feedback

Criticisms and complaints include:

• Damaged or broken items during moves
• Delays in arrival or delivery
• Poor communication, especially around claims or scheduling
• Professional conduct issues (e.g. scheduling errors, use of subcontractors, unprofessional behavior) :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}.

One cited HomeAdvisor review described substantial damage and poor handling, including irresponsible behavior by crew members and lack of resolution from management :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}.

Moving Costs

Although exact rates vary by move, typical Florida moving costs can average around **$116/hour**. On average, local or interstate moves with First Choice Movers range from approximately **$1,000 to $4,500**, with interstate moves for a 2–3 bedroom home around **$4,800** :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}. Final quotes depend on factors like volume, distance, packing, storage, and timing.

Company Practices

Marketing emphasizes:

• Transparent, no-hidden-fee pricing
• Stress-free, customer-centric moves
• Licensed and insured operations
• 7-day availability and efficient logistics
• Safety and training of the moving crew :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}.

They encourage booking moves **12 weeks in advance**, especially during peak seasons such as summer and holidays :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}.

See Also

• Moving company
• Jacksonville, Florida
• Relocation services