A-Turner Moving & Storage has been Gainesville's moving company of choice since 1972. Family-owned and based in Gainesville, we know this city - the neighborhoods, the traffic patterns on Archer Road and 34th Street, the move-in windows at UF complexes, and the loading dock quirks at Shands and North Florida Regional. That local knowledge translates directly into faster, smoother moves for the people who hire us.
We have completed over 500,000 moves, maintained a 95% customer satisfaction rate, and built our reputation as the preferred mover for the University of Florida, UF Health, and North Florida Regional Medical Center. When those institutions trust us with their equipment and personnel, it's because we've earned it over decades - not just years.
What we move in Gainesville
Whether you're relocating a household in Haile Plantation, moving an office out of Celebration Pointe, or shipping specialized lab equipment from UF's research campus, we have a dedicated service for it. Here's where to start:
- Residential moving in Gainesville - Full-service household moves for homes of any size, from starter homes near Millhopper to estates in Tioga. Includes packing, furniture protection, and optional storage.
- Local movers in Gainesville - Moving within Gainesville or Alachua County? Our local crews handle same-day and next-day scheduling with hourly pricing and no hidden fees.
- Apartment movers in Gainesville - UF-area complexes, The Continuum, Midtown apartments - we know the move-in restrictions and work around them.
- Commercial movers in Gainesville - Office relocations, equipment moves, and corporate transitions handled with minimal downtime.
- Long-distance movers in Gainesville - Leaving North Florida? As a North American Van Lines agent, we coordinate door-to-door moves anywhere in the country with full GPS tracking.
- Nationwide movers in Gainesville - Cross-country relocations with the backing of one of the largest moving networks in North America.
- International movers in Gainesville - Overseas moves coordinated through North American International, covering customs, crating, and door-to-door delivery worldwide.
- Specialized movers in Gainesville - Pianos, pool tables, medical equipment, and high-value items that require more than a standard move.
- Office movers in Gainesville - Weekend and after-hours scheduling available so your business is back up Monday morning.
- Full-service movers in Gainesville - We handle everything: packing, loading, transport, unpacking, and debris removal.
- Interstate movers in Gainesville - Properly licensed and insured for every state.
- Storage in Gainesville - Three air-conditioned warehouses with over 70,000 sq ft of capacity for short- and long-term storage.
Moving in Gainesville: what makes this city different
Gainesville is not a typical Florida market. It is driven by the University of Florida, one of the largest universities in the country, which means the city runs on an academic calendar. The result is a moving market that is heavily seasonal, heavily concentrated in certain neighborhoods, and full of renters who move frequently. Over 60% of Gainesville households rent rather than own, which is roughly double the national average. That means a significant share of moves here involves apartment complexes, lease-end deadlines, and property managers with specific requirements about how and when moves can happen.
It also means the summer moving season in Gainesville is unlike anywhere else in Florida. From late April through mid-August, when UF's semester ends and students, faculty, and staff are relocating, move dates fill up weeks in advance. If your move falls in that window, calling early is not just a suggestion - it is the difference between getting the date you need and working around someone else's schedule.
A-Turner has operated in this environment for over 50 years. We have built our scheduling, staffing, and logistics around the realities of this city. We know which complexes require freight elevator reservations 72 hours in advance. We know where parking is tight near campus. We know that Archer Road on a weekday morning adds time to moves in the southwest part of town. That knowledge is not something a national franchise flying a crew in from Jacksonville has.
Serving all of Alachua County and North Central Florida
While our warehouse and headquarters are in Gainesville, we serve the full Alachua County area and surrounding communities. Whether you are moving within the city or relocating from one of the surrounding towns, our crews cover the area regularly.
Communities we serve include:
- Alachua
- Archer
- Hawthorne
- High Springs
- Micanopy
- Newberry
- Waldo
- Windsor
- And More!
We also serve communities in neighboring counties, including Lake City, Ocala, and the greater North Central Florida region. If you are moving from Gainesville to another Florida city such as Jacksonville, Tampa, or Orlando, our intrastate moving team handles the full move under one contract with no handoffs to third parties.
Our credentials and affiliations
Choosing a moving company means trusting someone with everything you own. Our credentials matter and we want to be transparent about them.
North American Van Lines agent. We are an authorized agent of North American Van Lines, one of the oldest and largest moving networks in the country. This affiliation gives our customers access to a nationwide network of vetted carriers, GPS-tracked equipment, and coordinated logistics for long-distance and international moves. It also means we are held to NAVL's standards for training, equipment, and customer service - standards that go beyond what state licensing requires.
Licensed and insured. We hold Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services license IM11, covering intrastate moves within Florida. For interstate moves, we operate under USDOT #813497. All moves are covered by valuation protection options, and our team carries full liability insurance.
American Trucking Associations ProMover. The ProMover certification from the ATA's Moving and Storage Conference identifies movers who have passed background checks, agreed to a code of ethics, and met standards for legitimate business practices. It is one of the most meaningful third-party credentials in the moving industry.
BBB accredited. A-Turner Moving and Storage is accredited by the Better Business Bureau, with a record that reflects over 50 years of standing behind our work.
What every A-Turner move includes
Regardless of which service you book, certain things come standard with every move. We do not charge extra for these, and we do not treat them as upgrades.
Dedicated move coordinator. From the moment you book through the day of delivery, you have one point of contact who knows your move, your timeline, and your specific requirements. You will not be passed between departments or left waiting for a callback.
Free furniture protection. Every piece of upholstered furniture is stretch-wrapped before it moves through a doorway. We install padded protection on all doorways, floors, and banisters before the first item is carried out. This protects your belongings and protects the home you are leaving.
Background-checked employee movers. Our crews are employees, not subcontractors sourced from a staffing app. Every mover is background-checked and trained in-house. The people who show up on move day are the same people who represent A-Turner every day.
Free used moving boxes. Every customer can pick up free used moving boxes at our warehouse on NW 53rd Avenue before their move date. Ask your move coordinator when you book.
Transparent pricing. Your estimate will be itemized. You will know what each service costs before you agree to anything. There are no fuel surcharges added at the end, no surprise fees on delivery day.
Why Gainesville residents choose A-Turner
We are not a national franchise that rotates crews through town. We have been part of this community since 1972 - longer than many of our customers have been alive. Our staff includes people who grew up here, went to UF, and chose to build careers in Gainesville. When you call us, you are talking to someone who knows this city the way you do. That connection to the community shows up in the work. We are the preferred mover for the University of Florida, UF Health Shands, and North Florida Regional Medical Center. Those relationships are not won with a low bid - they are maintained over years of showing up on time, handling sensitive equipment carefully, and solving problems when they arise. If you are ready to get started, request a free estimate or call us today!
