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Short Moves Inc

Moving Companies, Piano Movers

About us

We service local moves in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Manatee, Sarasota, and Hernando counties, plus statewide areas. Established in 1990, We are a business built on repeat and referral customers. Honest, hard-working, full time, skilled team of the best movers you will find. We are family owned and operated spanning two generations. Started by George Burns, his son Steve has taken over the business and continues the Short Moves legacy of giving back to the community. Get free boxes from our Consignment store, and ask us how we can sell your unwanted items so you can make money back from your own move! Call today for a free estimate!

Business highlights

34 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

We provide full service professional moving, as well as packing and unpacking services. We can also load or unload your own rental truck, or storage container. We can sell your unwanted furniture through our consignment service.

Services we don't offer

Hot tubs, commercial equipment.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.642 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
7%
3
2%
2
5%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.6
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 26-42 of 42 reviews

CHERIE W.
07/2016
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Wonderful family owned business with long term employees. Polite, extremely hard working, and knowledgeable staff. I would definitely hire them again for any move or packing needed.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Shirley V.
07/2015
4.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Moved furniture, very proffessional.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$130

Jacqueline A.
03/2014
2.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
See above.
Description of Work: Was supposed to move three appliances. Only moved 3. They refused to disconnect the gas line to the range and clothes dryer. I was able to do the clothes dryer myself, but the bolt was too tight on the range. They just wouldn't help me. So here I am looking for someone to disconnect one appliance and move it. Personally I thought $185 was kind of steep to move three appliances all of five miles. Would not recommend.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0

$185

Response from Short Moves Inc
We at Short Moves, Inc. are proud of our 24+ year reputation and are sorry that this customer was not satisfied with our service. That said, this customer was informed that we do not disconnect gas lines due to liability issues when she called in for an estimate. We showed up on time as promised and our crew was only following a long standing company policy. -George Burns President, Short Moves Inc.

DAVID AND JANET A.
12/2013
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

BARBARA J T.
09/2011
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
very well, great company
Description of Work: moved heavy furniture from one home to another 2 blocks away

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Robin W.
05/2011
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Great team starting with the in-house estimator and the 2 guys that moved me. Very impressed! Would definitely use them again and have recommended them to friends moving soon as well. Great job Short Moves! Glad I found you on Angie's List!!!
Description of Work: Large house move with 3 floors into much smaller house. The 2 guys moving me handled everything with a smile including taking the washing machine down 3 flights of stairs. Actually most of my furniture is extremely heavy yet no complaints, only smiles and good moods from both of the guys! Definitely made a stressful move for me that much easier to deal with.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$710

BRUCE B.
02/2011
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They were on time, efficient, cooperative, and willing. They did not wreck anything. They were very professional and just excellent. They were very reasonably priced too. I don't have any complaints about them. I would recommend them.
Description of Work: We used Short Moves Inc. for moving.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

John W G.
11/2010
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They were very inexpensive. They were true to their word. They were friendly, and cam highly recommended. They had great communication, and seemed like an honest company.
Description of Work: They came to my house to perform a moving service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$425

james T.
10/2010
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
See above -- I cannot say anything but good, good, good things about them!
Description of Work: Short Moves moved us from a condo into our new house. It was a scheduled very last-minute and they accomodated us graciously. The two guys (Nick and another one who's name I cannot believe I forgot & did not write down-sorry!!!!!) they sent on moving day were both wonderful. They packed everything into boxes - very carefully - and they worked, worked, worked, worked all day long. They did not take breaks, they were not "slackers", they did not talk on cell phones, they were unfailingly courteous & packed all the boxes up carefully and correctly. They labelled everything & never once complained. It was a nasty hot, humid day & it decided to rain at the moment they were starting to load the truck. They were careful with everything & loaded the truck skillfully so that there was not a wasted inch inside! They never complained or slowed down. We had them come back to our new house a couple days later to rearrange furniture we decided to put in diffent rooms & to hang a number of very large, bulky, expensive pieces of artwork. They patiently arranged & rearranged & rearranged again & again & yet again.........unfailiningly professional & helpful & pleasant.....though I kept changing my mind and being altogether unreasonable. I would have driven myself nuts, but somehow they put up with me and smiled the whole time.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

Karen H.
06/2010
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Second time we've used this company and the did a great job. Quick and friendly. Never broke or damaged anything.
Description of Work: Moved from single home to another single home about 20 blocks away.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Monika M.
12/2009
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Herminio and Tommy arrived right on time to move us to our new home. They were very friendly and courteous. They put our furniture exactly were we wanted it and even made suggestions on where to put certain items. We couldn't ask for a better team to move us. I highly recommend Short Moves, Inc. I would definately use them again.
Description of Work: Moved our household furnishings.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$475

Brian K.
10/2009
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They were courteous on the phone. The guys that came out worked really hard and got it moved in a timely manner. It was a little underestimated on the time but they were coming down three flights of stairs, so we were expecting that. They did a good job, but there was damage to the refrigerator and they compensated us for that and we didn't have any issues. I would use them again.
Description of Work: We used Short Moves a month ago to move us from St. Pete to the Tampa area.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

04/2006
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
WERE THERE ON TIME FOR MOVE. TOOK GOOD CARE OF THE FURNITURE. PRICE WAS LOWER THAN ESTIMATE.
Description of Work: MOVED FROM VENICE FL TO NEWPORT RICHEY. AGAIN TO PALM HARBOR.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$683

04/2003
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They were very helpful and delightful people!
Description of Work: Moved household goods.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ken and Phyllis R.
01/2002
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: All involved-office to actual movers were very efficient, friendly and concerned about doing a good job for us. It was $76 per hr, and they went beyond the call of duty to make sure we were satisfied. We recommend them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Leroy & Brenda C.
07/2000
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They worked around my schedule, in the evening, and were very helpful and careful. It was a huge piano, and they did a superb job.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

LAURIE G.
04/2000
1.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They were 7 hours late, dropped expensive entertainment center, broke it, dirtied up sofas. Were not prepared to handle this type of furniture. Finally made good on everything, but it was the move from hell.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
punctuality
1.0

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Contact information

2995 44th Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33714

www.shortmovesinc.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Insured
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Moving Companies,
Piano Movers

FAQ

Short Moves Inc is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Short Moves Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard
Yes, Short Moves Inc offers free project estimates.
No, Short Moves Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Short Moves Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Short Moves Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Short Moves Inc offers warranties.
Short Moves Inc offers the following services: We provide full service professional moving, as well as packing and unpacking services. We can also load or unload your own rental truck, or storage container. We can sell your unwanted furniture through our consignment service.
Hot tubs, commercial equipment.

Contact information

2995 44th Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33714

www.shortmovesinc.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM