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A Gainesville Moving Company for Homes, Apartments and Heavy Items
Skye Moving provides movers in Gainesville, FL for apartments, townhomes and single-family homes, plus moves between Gainesville and Ocala. As a moving company based in Ocala, we run local and long distance moves, packing, crating and labor-only help in Gainesville. Gun safe and piano moving are two of our specialty services, so one call covers the heaviest items in the house along with everything else. Call 352-300-2984 or request a free quote to hold your moving date.
Gainesville moves come in a few common shapes. Students and people starting new jobs move between apartments when leases turn over in summer. Families move into larger homes as they settle in the area. Others are leaving Gainesville for Ocala or another Florida city. Tell us which one fits you, and we plan the job around your building, your lease dates and the items that need extra care.
What Our Movers Handle in Gainesville
Gun Safe Moving
Safes are heavy, top-heavy and hard to get through a doorway without a plan. Our safe movers move gun safes and home safes in and around Gainesville, and place the safe where you want it at the new address. Tell us the brand or size when you request a quote.
Piano Moving
A piano needs a different approach from the rest of the furniture. Our piano movers move pianos across Gainesville and between Gainesville and Ocala, so a piano does not have to hold up the rest of your move.
Residential Moving
Whether you are moving out of a townhome or a three-bedroom house, our residential movers load, drive and unload the whole household. Let us know about stairs, long walks from the door to the truck, or a tight driveway when you book.
Local Moving
Moving across town is a local move. Our local movers handle apartment-to-apartment and house-to-house moves inside Gainesville and the surrounding area.
Long Distance Moving
Leaving Gainesville for another part of Florida is a long distance move. Our long distance movers schedule the pickup and the delivery around your lease end and your move-in date.
Packing and Unpacking
If work or classes leave no time to box up the apartment, our packing and unpacking service handles the kitchen, closets and fragile items, then unpacks at the new place.
Crating
Glass, mirrors, framed art and antiques may need more protection than a moving blanket gives. Ask about our crating services when you book and tell us which pieces you are worried about.
Labor-Only Help
Renting your own truck or a portable container? Our labor-only movers load and unload it for you.
Out-of-State Moving
If your next job or school is outside Florida, call us with the destination and timing and we will talk through the move with you before you book.
Moves Between Ocala and Gainesville
Many Gainesville moves run up and down I-75 between Alachua County and Marion County. People move north for school, a job at the university or the hospitals, or to be closer to family, and others move south to Ocala for more space. We are based in Ocala, about 40 miles south of Gainesville on I-75, so a move between the two cities is a short drive for our trucks.
If you are moving from Ocala to Gainesville, our guide to moving to Gainesville, FL covers what to sort out before you arrive. If you are heading the other way, start with Moving to Ocala, FL: A First-Timer’s Guide. We also serve communities between the two cities, including Liberty Triangle and Huntington.
When Gainesville Movers Book Up
Late July and Early August Lease Turnover
Most off-campus leases near the University of Florida run August to July and end on July 31, while the next lease often starts days or weeks later. That leaves a short gap that students call “homeless week,” and it makes the end of July and the first half of August the hardest dates to book in Gainesville. If your lease ends July 31, reserve your move as early as you can and plan where your things will stay until the new lease starts.
Gator Home Game Saturdays
On UF home football Saturdays, University Avenue closes to cars between Buckman Drive and Gale Lemerand Drive starting about three hours before kickoff and reopening about two hours after the game. Several campus roads close on the same schedule. If you live near campus or downtown, pick a different day, or start early enough to be loaded before the closures begin.
Guides for Your Move
These guides answer common questions before moving day.
Gainesville Moving Questions, Answered
Quick Answers Before You Book
Do you serve Gainesville, FL?
Yes. Skye Moving handles moves within Gainesville and between Gainesville and Ocala. Call or request a quote with your addresses to get started.
Do you move gun safes in Gainesville?
Yes. Safe moving is one of our specialty services. Tell us the size of the safe and where it sits in the home when you request your quote.
Can you move a piano from Ocala to Gainesville?
Yes. Piano moving is one of our specialty services, including moves between the two cities. Let us know the type of piano and any stairs at either address.
When is the hardest time to book movers in Gainesville?
The end of July and the first half of August. Most student leases turn over then, so book several weeks ahead.
Should I avoid moving on a Gators game day?
Yes, if you live near campus. University Avenue and several campus roads close to cars for hours around kickoff, so choose another day or finish loading early.