Apartment, Condo and High-Rise Movers in Tampa
Downtown, Channelside, Harbour Island and Westshore buildings all have rules for moves: a certificate of insurance, a reserved elevator, set hours, and somewhere the truck is allowed to park. Get those right and the move is easy. Miss one and the crew waits in the lobby on your dime.
Getting your building the certificate of insurance
Most Tampa towers and many managed complexes won’t let a moving crew in without a certificate of insurance (COI) on file. A generic certificate usually isn’t enough. It has to name the building the way management wants it named.
- Ask management for their COI requirements in writing. Most have a sample certificate or a one-page instruction sheet.
- Forward it to us along with your unit number and move date. Do this for both buildings if you’re moving tower to tower.
- We have our insurer issue the certificate with the exact certificate holder and “additional insured” wording management asked for, and send it to them directly.
- Confirm management received it a few days before the move. That’s what unlocks your elevator booking.
We’re fully insured.
Three things to sort out with your building
The elevator window
Book the service elevator for both the move-out and the move-in, and ask how long the window is. Many buildings also take a refundable elevator deposit. We pack the day before so the reserved time is spent loading, not boxing.
Where the truck parks
A moving truck won’t fit under most parking garage clearances, so ask where the loading dock or move-in zone is. On streets like Water Street and around Channelside, the dock is often the only option.
Allowed hours
Some buildings only allow moves on weekdays during business hours, and some charge a move-in or move-out fee to management. Get both rules in writing so the date you book with us actually works.
Tampa apartment and condo questions
What if my couch doesn’t fit in the elevator?
Measure the elevator’s inside depth, door width and ceiling height before move day and send them with your quote request. If a sectional won’t fit, it can often be separated or stood on end. If it truly won’t go, we’ll take it by the stairs, but we’d rather know that before we arrive.
Who pays if the building gets damaged?
We pad the elevator and protect door frames and hallway corners. If our crew damages the building, that’s what our liability coverage is for. Your building may still hold your elevator deposit until it’s inspected.
Can you move me from one tower to another on the same day?
Yes, as long as both elevator windows line up. Book the move-in slot for a few hours after the move-out slot so traffic doesn’t make you late.
Do you move studios and one-bedrooms?
Yes. Many of our downtown and Westshore jobs are studios and one-bedrooms. There’s no job too small.
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Moving into or out of a Tampa building?
Send us your building’s move rules and your date. We’ll handle the certificate and give you a written estimate.