Short Moves has been helping Florida families with their moves since 1990. A stalwart within the moving industry of Tampa Bay, this BBB-accredited business has won over customers with its unwavering service and extensive range of offerings. Being fully licensed and insured provides the much-needed peace of mind to the customers before, during, and after their move. Based out of a 14,000 sq ft facility, the company also extends consignment services for customers in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Polk, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties. They stand tall on their promise of never overbooking appointments, ensuring they've never missed a commitment. The hourly rates offered by this company are affordable and apply only to time spent on your task. The crew members at Short Moves have cleared rigorous, nationwide background checks, ready to assist in furniture disassembly and reassembly or packing and unpacking boxes. For those looking for more options, check out the movers in St. Petersburg, FL page to explore more moving services in the area.
Short Moves Inc.
The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.About Short Moves Inc.
Additional Cities Served: Clearwater, Largo, North Port, Pinellas Park, Dunedin, Seminole, Safety HarborShow More >
Moving Services
- Local Moves
- In-State Moves
- Loading & Unloading Services
- Free Boxes
- Office Moves
- Household Moves
- Apartment Moves
- Same House Moves
- Large Volume Moves
- Consignment Service
Florida Moving License
Registered
Last Checked: 01/17/22Awards
Have feedback for Short Moves Inc.?
Error. Please try again later.
Customer Reviews of Short Moves Inc.
We analyzed and organized the customer reviews of Short Moves Inc. in St. Petersburg, FL using our proven 11-point rating system. Our rigorous evaluation process ranks each customer review for Short Moves Inc. based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience. Here is what customers had to say about their moving experience:
1. Quality
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“highly recommend this company for your move”
“Outstanding company to do business with”
“excellent company”
“absolutely delightful experience with the team”
2. Punctuality
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“delivery team arrived within the timeframe”
“on time”
“Got the job done within the estimated time”
“they were early”
3. Affordability
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Great value for my short move”
“happy with the value”
“worth every dollar spent”
“pricing was the best one received”
4. Communication
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“front office informed me what to expect”
“unmatched responsiveness and valued communication”
“delighted with customer service”
“every call and question was answered, great communication”
5. Stick to Prices
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Got the job done within the estimated time quote”
“total was lower than the original quote”
“their company is a scam”
“No surprises day of”
6. Speed
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“completely delighted with their speed”
“Very efficient team”
“they were quick”
“incredibly fast”
7. Friendliness
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“staff was all friendly and helpful”
“very professional”
“John and Idris were very nice”
“team was friendly and incredibly respectful”
8. Will Hire Again
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“highly recommend this company”
“would definitely do business again”
“will 100% use them again”
“would call them again if I move”
9. Professionalism
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“were professional and went above and beyond”
“very professional”
“John and Idris were professional”
“team was knowledgeable and accommodating”
10. Conflict Handling
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“responsiveness and willingness to address questions”
“acted like "oh well" when confronted”
“they will take care of it... no questions asked”
“appreciated their willingness to help”
11. Precision & Care
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“treated my stuff with respect”
“attention to detail and care in handling belongings”
“took exceptional care handling each piece”
“handle furniture with great care”
Great Crew Members
| owner | owner showed up to help out |
| John, Idris | John and Idris provided excellent service |
| Jarrett, Mo, Scott | went above and beyond, making experience pleasant |
| DeMarcis, Ray | were very efficient and pleasant |
| DeMarlis, Josh | they were incredibly fast, careful, friendly, and professional |
How do we review a moving company?
Imagine the challenge of sifting through and reading every single review a moving company has ever received. Could you spot the fake reviews? Could you formulate a well-rounded analyses, or would you be left relying on a gut feeling?
Our rigorous evaluation process addresses this by meticulously vetting each moving company based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience:
- 1. Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
- 2. Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
- 3. Affordability
1 = extremely expensive, 10 = extremely affordable
- 4. Communication
Was the office staff quick to respond to questions prior to moving day? Did the moving crew notify you on the day of move regarding any changes to the original schedule? If there were any issues to resolve after moving day, was an office manager quick to respond and address problems encountered?
- 5. Stick to Prices
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
- 6. Speed
Did the movers seem to take their precious time in an attempt to increase the overall cost of the move? Remember, moving is HARD work and some breaks should be expected!
- 7. Friendliness
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
- 8. Will Hire Again
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
- 9. Professionalism
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
- 10. Conflict Handling
Accidents can and will likely happen at some point on moving day. How a moving company responds to these accidents can say a lot about the company.
- 11. Precision & Care
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
Dependable Rankings You Can Count On!
Our rankings are data-driven — movers cannot purchase a spot on our list. Here's why you can have confidence in our recommendations:
- No Paid Placements: Every company earns its spot through merit, not payment.
- Extensive Analysis: Evaluated over 24,000 movers across the country for our rankings.
Contact Short Moves Inc.
Ready to start your move?
Is this your moving company?
Claim your company listing to get connected with customers, enhanced placement, and more!
Claim My Free Listing Now
Additional Resources
St. Petersburg Moving Services
Nearby Cities
