Packing Tips
- Pack appropriate items only in appropriately sized cartons.
- Pack one room at a time, labeling each box with a description of its contents and its destination (e.g., kitchen, bathroom). Be as specific as you can. It will make unpacking that much easier.
- Pack all items that will not be needed or used before the day of the move first.
- Do not skimp on wrapping material. Blank newsprint and bubble wrap are essential. When wrapping china, do not use newspaper because newspaper ink tends to bleed.
- Double-box fragile items and add plenty of cushioning.
- Small boxes should contain books, magazines, videocassettes, CDs, audiocassettes, and canned goods. These items make for a very heavy box if a large box is used.
- Medium boxes should contain shoes, linen, small electronics, small TVs, small lamps, lampshades, small pictures, small appliances, pots, pans, and clothes.
- Large boxes should contain sofa cushions, pillows, blankets, comforters, large lampshades, large lamps, and small plastic toys.
Sunbelt Moving & Delivery : 6629 SW Archer Road : Gainesville, FL 32608 : Phone: 352-375-MOVE (6683) :
Fax: 352-377-0798 : marty@sunbeltmoving.com : Toll-Free: 1-800-893-6683
Carla Bredehoeft
03:44 20 Mar 17
Great job! I contacted Marty at Sunbelt movers late Saturday afternoon after another company bailed on the job! I was all packed and no movers! Marty was at my home within thirty minutes after I called to do an on-site estimate. He offered a reasonable flat rate and had his crew at my home the following morning! The crew was excellent! They were professional, timely and efficient the entire time. All (and we had a lot) of my things were taken care of from start to finish. The crew was upbeat and friendly and we enjoyed working with them. I highly recommend and will use them again for any moving needs!!
Stephanie Frank
20:59 08 Sep 16
After calling almost every moving company in Gainesville to get estimates, we selected Sunbelt. Customer Service was top notch! To give us an even more accurate estimate, Marty came out to our house and walked through. He told us way that we could cut down some of the moving time and gave us a price that was extremely reasonable. Also, there are no hidden fees. On moving day, the team of movers (4 men) were very personable and worked very efficiently. They took great care with moving every single piece of furniture and even moved our upright piano! I would recommend this company to anyone who is moving. After everything was completed we came in way under the original estimate because of the team work and efficiency. Thanks for a wonderful experience!
Mr Pool of Pasco
20:46 16 Mar 16
I am very pleased with my experience during a recent move. The employees were friendly and very resourceful when moving the heavier/difficult items. I will be moving my furniture from storage soon and will definitely use the team again!
Jasmin Posadas
17:11 30 Apr 16
Great moving experience. We have moved several times the last two years, this is the best movers so far.
The Apples
20:57 02 Feb 16
If you're looking for a moving company that's trustworthy, professional, and efficient Sunbelt Moving is the one! We had a major move (4 bdr/3 bth) house from Florida to Tennessee and Marty's crew, headed by David and Gary, was exceptional. They treated every piece of our furniture with the utmost care. We have a lot of wooden furniture and there wasn't a single bit of damage on anything due to their painstaking wrapping for protection. "Tiny" also did an excellent job of wrapping and packing all our fragile items. We have had several big moves but this one, by far, was the least stressful and that was due to the efficiency and professionalism of Sunbelt Moving.
Emmitt Griffin
12:22 27 Mar 17
The two men who moved our piano and organ were the best. Great conversationalist and knew exactly what to do to move the objects without problems. Very timely. Great!
Frank Vellake
17:52 20 Apr 17
The movers did a great job when we moved from Clearwater. The men were very efficient, polite & hard working. The move went smoothly including an additional drop off in Clearwater. The estimate Marty gave us was accurate & we couldn't have asked for a better move. We would definitely use them with any future moves.
FranandGeorge Dykes
14:40 10 Jun 17
An incredible company! Purchased a 72 inch TV console from Sam's Club. Initially they said they would deliver but that fell through. I contacted Sunbelt because of the great reviews. Marty was fantastic! In an hour we met his truck/driver and now have a beautiful console in our family room. Awesome experience! Recommend them highly.
Kristina Young
17:19 05 Jul 17
I have used Sunbelt moving 3 times and will continue using into the future. I trust the owners, their staff and feel confident they Will stand true to their word. Great service, great teamwork!
jane Hendricks
12:15 06 Jul 17
I am very pleased with the service at Sunbelt Moving. Marty's prices are so reasonable. The crew of Mr. Gary, Mr. Dwayne and Mr. Pat were courteous, careful and diligent. They wrapped then taped all furniture. Unloading and set up at my new home was organized and efficient. They truly made the whole moving experience more tolerable. I would highly recommend this company. Remember to tip your movers! This is hard work.
Lynda L Williams
19:15 21 Jul 17
We are NOT fans of the "moving" thing! We had just completed our own unexpected, tiring, and extremely difficult "self-moving" adventure two months prior to being put in touch with Marty and the crew at SunBelt Moving, Gainesville. My elderly mother was an independently living and happy resident of The Village (North Florida Retirement Village), of Gainesville, FL. In March she suffered injuries from a medical event which has led to her less than stellar recovery and, as were her wishes, it was decided that she should vacate her apartment at the Village, so as to do away with that monthly expense.
Marty came and estimated, at a flat rate, a REASONABLE contractual price to pack, transport, unpack and place the belongings we wished to keep with us at our residence in Lake City.
Today, Marty and his crew, (Gary, DW, Ed and Pat), arrived ON TIME and in LESS than three hours had the items we wished to take with us protected, packed, loaded on the truck,, transported to Lake City, unloaded, unwrapped, and placed in our home WHERE WE ASKED THEM TO PLACE THEM. ALL the crew members were jovial, well-mannered, respectful and we took great notice of the CARE and ATTENTION they placed dealing with those pieces of memories that could never be replaced. We would strongly recommend this company to anyone considering a household move...commercial move...or ANY type of moving or storage business you need completed. We owe a GIANT debt of gratitude to Marty and the entire crew we met today who made an otherwise MOST unpleasant task much more tolerable.
Most sincerely,
Lynda L. Williams
Lake City, FL.
Patrick Smith
00:33 06 Oct 17
These guys were phenomenal. Punctual, professional, sociable, careful. They were awesome!!!!! Would definitely use them again!!!!
Deborah Sperlich
03:04 07 Feb 18
I have used Sunbelt five times in the past few years and have been extremely satisfied with their work. As a professional musician, I have relied on them three times to move my grand piano - something that requires great care and specialized training to accomplish successfully. The guys worked quickly, but carefully, moving every piece of furniture, and there has never been the slightest damage to anything. Thanks again to Marty and the guys for making these moves stress-free!
Dave Charlesworth
15:35 21 Mar 18
I had a short-notice piano move (long story) that I really needed done, and these folks rearranged their whole schedule for me and got it done on time. They showed up on time, were friendly and professional, and did the job well. A+
Doug Ecklund
14:27 12 Jul 18
We have moved numerous times and must say, this was the best move we have experienced.
The speed of these movers was unbelievable.
The care they took in moving all our furnishing was exceptional.
Every piece of furniture was wrapped.
Everyone was a pleasure to get to know; everybody was respectful and personable and diligent.
Stephani Jahn
16:43 11 Aug 18
These guys were great. Marty communicated with me directly and coordinated our time (with just a few days notice since we had short notice on our closing-- they were busy Saturday but were able to take care of us on Sunday morning). He was friendly and good about being in touch during a busy time for the business, including by text.
On the day of the move the truck was on time. DC, Phil, and DJ were also really friendly and were very efficient at the same time. They worked so fast we ran out of things to move (we wanted their help with just the heaviest stuff and had moved some things on our own the previous day). We should have waited, because they cleared things out fast and we ended up asking them to keep loading other little stuff so we'd get closer to using all of the 2 hr minimum. In the end it still only took an hour of work plus the half hour drive to move all our big stuff and some other random boxes. And they were careful! Clearly experienced at maneuvering bulky things in tight spots (and around ceiling fans). They wrapped everything in moving blankets before it went on the truck. (At first I was nervous that they moved things down the stairs unwrapped, then I figured it's to allow a better grip. The drawers weren't secured yet but they didn't slide open during that part.)
When we got to the new place they asked where to put everything, again doing it super fast and with care. They even asked which side each nightstand should go on. They reassembled the bed--the only small concern was that I found a screw from the bed in another room later and put it back in myself (easy). Also, I think I should have emptied the nightstand drawers because things shifted even though it was packed tightly, and a book fell behind a drawer after I opened it, and is stuck since the drawers don't come out. I have to unscrew the back to get it, but that's more my mistake.
Thanks for the great help, Sunbelt! Definitely recommend.
Jordyn Haines
14:08 20 Aug 18
The movers were so nice and friendly! They were gentle with the furniture and extremely efficient and fast! I would 100% recommend them for moving and will be using them again when I move. The prices were also the lowest I could find for Gainesville movers.
Bobby McAfee
14:51 06 Sep 18
I've trusted Sunbelt Moving for many years now. Last week, Marty sent a team of two guys to handle my move and they were terrific. They worked fast and carefully and were really great. I highly recommend them for any size move you have.
Lisa Simpson
18:13 16 Oct 18
I used Sunbelt to move a hot tub that I sold to a neighbor. Marty and his crew showed up on time and took great care in moving the hot tub to my neighbor’s home. Marty and his team were friendly and professional. I will use them for future moving needs.
Karen D.
19:22 11 Nov 18
We used Sunbelt for a move from Gainesville to St. Augustine. Right from the first phone call the owner, Marty, was very professional and helpful. Moving day went without a hitch and the movers were also polite, professional and very careful with our things and with moving them into our new home. I highly recommend this company!
J B
14:52 13 Feb 19
I am so glad that I got in touch with Marty at Sunbelt Moving. He was a pleasure to speak with on the phone and the men that delivered my upright piano were friendly and very efficient. I will definitely call on them again.
Pat E
17:39 14 Feb 19
Nothing but excellent reviews for Sunbelt in Gainesville. Marty was great to work with to set things up and the crew of guys he sent for the move were excellent. Professional, friendly service, above and beyond what I expected! Thanks guys!
jason gonos
16:16 19 Feb 19
Marty is awesome to work with. I have gotten his help for multiple personal moves and a few times that I relocated my office. His crew is very careful with everything and you can rest assured that your furniture will not get scratched or dented. I would recommend anyone that needs help doing the heavy lifting to get in touch with Sunbelt.
Live in your Heart Center
16:12 18 Mar 19
Marty and Sunbelt Moving are awesome. I've used him at least once, maybe twice in the many years I've lived here. Marty answered all my questions, beat other movers at price (I always get quotes), and was very flexible with my requests and when I had to move earlier. The four guys arrived on time, were pleasant, followed my directions exactly and there was no EGO! No drama. They worked together so well as a team. Polite, moved fast, protected my belongings. At the new place, they asked me exactly where to put things and made everything fun. (I'd had negative experiences with other companies damaging my stuff in Cal.) I highly recommend them. Marty came by after the move to make sure it was to my satisfaction. The most positive moving experience in my life. Call him now! Thank you, Marty; you're a gem.
Jen Figueroa
00:35 25 Apr 19
I am a Realtor with Pepine Realty and I have used Marty and Sunbelt Moving 3 times now and each time the experience was fantastic. I used them to help move my own family from Orlando to Gainesville and they were wonderful. I have referred two clients to them as well and both remarked on how careful and considerate the movers with Sunbelt are. I will continue to refer to Sunbelt and I highly recommend them, they do good work and they are kind and honest!
Jill G
15:57 08 May 19
Great moving company! I have used Sunbelt Moving 3 times, and always found the crew to be hardworking, professional, and careful with our belongings. They moved our household locally, and most recently, delivered a large glass china cabinet. I was concerned because it was super heavy and fragile. They wrapped it carefully, moved it gently, and there was not a scratch. (Thank you!)
Marty manages the move well, is competitive with price, and cares about his customers. Highly recommend!
William Link
00:01 25 May 19
What a savior Marty and his team were for us! I tore a rotator cuff in a fall during our move. NO WAY COULD I FINISH THE JOB! I called Marty, and in 2 days he was able to complete our move for us. Everything was moved QUICKLY AND WITHOUT ANY DAMAGE. His crew is outstanding! Thank you Marty and The Crew!!!
Crissy S
00:13 04 Jun 19
These guys have moving perfected. Called Marty and he came out to my house, brought me boxes and gave a me a firm price for moving me out of state. He contacted me the day before the move making sure I didnt need any help packing or need more boxes. He called again the morning of move double checking to see if I needed boxes or anything. When they arrived they were on time and were the most efficient group of guys I have ever had the pleasure to work with. Complely organized and took great care to wrap and pad all of my furniture. They all said they have been working for Marty for many years. They were truly amazing. NOTHING was damaged in the move.
John Hinrichs
23:30 08 Jun 19
Second time using SunBelt and Marty and the team do a great job. Very reasonable price, great contact too so each party is on the same page when moving day arrives. Very good service; will use again when/ if I move.
Allyson Chenery
21:07 23 Jun 19
We used Sunbelt Moving and were impressed! The movers Marty sent us were amazing. They were knowledgeable, hard working and so nice, too. Their price was also the best in town! I would definitely recommend Sunbelt for anyone who needs moving services!!
LaKesha Fountain
14:59 03 Sep 19
Sunbelt did an awesome job not only for my in-town move but for my out of state move as well. Mr.Dave and the crew were on time, asked all the necessary questions to get my items back where I wanted them, and ensured I was satisfied. I would use Sunbelt again in the future and recommend a friend!
Saskia Hendrickx
23:37 26 Oct 19
Marty's team was able to come on short notice and they did an excellent job. They were very efficient and careful. I'm satisfied with the service provided.
Ivy Kelley
02:59 13 Sep 19
I have repeatedly used Sunbelt Moving for my moving needs and have had nothing but top-notch service. Marty and his crew have been nothing short of professional, reliable and prompt. Sunbelt is my go-to for all of my moving needs because they make it easy!
Rita Fowler
00:54 28 Dec 19
These movers are not off the street. Some movers out there will definitely advertise as a moving business; yet, they come just for money, off the street as Day Laborer, including with a U-haul truck. For real! Sun Belt does come with a real moving truck as well as "real" strong workers!
Moreover, Sun Belt works with "experience" movers, as well as in a team working together with care and respect for your property. It's more than just money with their team; thank you for taking out the time to also care.
All of them have upbeat attitudes, customer orient, and gives exceptional service for sure. Thank you so much guys, surely. I am appreciative to have had movers that were respectful as well as to ensure my move was as smooth as possible. It was a great experience unlike what I've experience from others out there whom call them a moving business.
Further, Sun Belt were like light and day or black and white, when it comes to what movers supposed to be about. Sun Belt movers knows what it takes to move someone, successfully. You better believe they earned every bit of the money, and the money contract is very reasonable, especially how these movers work too. For real!
I truly appreciate everything they did to make my move a pleasant and memorable one. Thanks guys! Keep on keeping it on! If I had a reward to give to someone, it will be to y'all. A job well done for sure.
Just Me
01:15 25 Jan 20
I had scheduled with Martin for a Saturday morning appointment. At 4:30 on Thursday I had to make a last minute change due to things beyond my control. I contacted Martin to see if there was anyway we could push things up to Friday morning. He checked the schedule and assured me that it could be done. Friday morning, his crew arrived at the agreed upon time. After a quick briefing on what needed to be done, they immediately set to work. They worked quickly and with the utmost professionalism while ensuring my things were handled with care. I highly recommend this company that’s looking for a good, reliable mover.
Chong Ingram
19:32 12 Mar 20
We were very pleased with Sunbelt Moving. They were very careful with our belongings and furniture and they were also very pleasant to work with. We only had a short move, but lots of furniture. They took care of everything in a professional manner and made sure we were happy with their work. Also, it was obvious they knew what they were doing. They were not new at this.
We would definitely recommend Sunbelt. The price is right, too.
Barbara Bacchia
17:21 24 Mar 20
Marty and his team were terrific managing an out of state move at the height of a pandemic!! He was able to move our son's belongings to Louisiana. He went above and beyond to move his furniture into storage. We couldn't do it without him. I highly recommend Marty's services. Thanks Marty for everything you did to ensure a smooth move for our son!! take care, Mario and Barb
morgan hoyle
17:30 27 Mar 20
Marty was a great person to work with. We needed help on short notice. His team did a wonderful job. They were fantastic. We would use them again. Great local business in Gainesville!
Falecia Jones
15:35 19 Apr 20
Marty and guys were great!... My kids were even surprised with how fast the guys packed up the apartment... I would definitely use them again!
D KG
23:42 26 May 20
The movers were there on time and handled things great especially since I had a few heavy and awkward items. Marty was a pleasure to work with from handshake to final bill. All my items were moved securely and arrived in the same good condition as before the move. Movers were fast and friendly. Would definitely utilize their moving services again in the future and recommend them to others 🙂
maureen scian
19:35 27 May 20
Smoothest move of my life! Nice young men, fair price. Will definitely use Sunbelt Movers again! ?????
Melissa Murphy
12:47 04 Jun 20
Marty and his crew have moved me numerous times and every experience has been excellent! Marty is very accommodating and his guys are efficient and hard-working. I will use them again and recommend them to others!
Fay Papaioannou
14:26 09 Jun 20
Excellent service and great prices!! I had my piano moved. They were on time, very professional, very pleasant, quick and efficient. Both myself and the person who received the piano were very pleased. I absolutely recommend this moving service!
Margaret Anderson
17:14 19 Jun 20
Marty, the owner is wonderful to deal with. I have used him three times and working with him had been a pleasure. He had always been very fair price wise and I have no hesitation in recommending his company to anyone looking for a reputable mover.
Maureena Caudle
15:13 30 Jun 20
Kimball Wiles Elementary School would like to THANK Marty and his team for their donated time to assist our school with having some furniture delivered. Marty and his team were very professional and easy to work with. We appreciated their detail to service. 🙂
Suraj Modi
16:17 03 Jul 20
Recently moved from Gainesville to Tampa end of June 2020 during covid. Sunbelt had the most competitive pricing and went this way due to the positive overall reviews I'd come across. It was a 2/2 apartment (beds, couches, tv stands, dining table etc.) amount of moving, loading was about ~6 guys, Marty (boss) was present to see things through, and then 3 guys came down with the truck to Tampa. Overall was a positive experience, we did remind the movers to wear masks upon arrival and were cooperative, but we and they quickly realized the difficulty of this with exertion and the moving heavy things up and down the stairs and some of them weren't wearing them, so we just wore our N95s and let the movers do their thing without them. The guys were friendly, polite, helpful and we felt comfortable with them helping us through the move. Couple larger items were mildly further damaged/scuffed corners of fabric (larger bed), though with the awkward nature of the stairwell of our old place, couldn't imagine anyone to do better, the previous movers we used did exactly the same thing. Of note, also they were quick! and organized. 9am start in Gainesville, and done by ~3pm in Tampa fully offloaded, including a disassemble and reassemble of our dining table. Still with the efficiency treated our stuff with care from what we saw. I also liked how Marty came weeks beforehand to scope our old place out to make a note of logistics prior to moving day. Overall would recommend again and would certainly use again. Thank you to the movers and Marty.
Mercy Manas
21:00 14 Jul 20
Excellent! Great team who knows what to do. They were on time, very courteous, respectful and worked as a team, each knowing their efficiencies brought together. Will use them again and recommend them to family and friends. Highly recommended!
carske60
23:54 18 Jul 20
I highly recommend Sunbelt Moving company. Little did I know that July was a busy time for movers, yet Marty fit our move in within a week of contacting him. His 4 men arrived on time and quickly, yet safely loaded our furniture and unloaded it in the same fashion. They were very professional and more reasonable than other movers I had gotten a quote from that couldn’t accommodate our move for a least two weeks. 5 stars for sure.
Jackie DeGeso
10:20 29 Jul 20
Sunbelt Movers has moved me twice in the last six years. They were on time, handled my furniture and possessions with care, disassembled my bed and reassembled it. And, they were very quick in loading and unloading with greatest care. I will be calling them today as I am planning an out-of-state move next month. I went on their website to confirm that they do long distance moves and that’s what prompted me to write this review. As long as I have a choice, Sun Belt will always be the moving company I use.
Lawrence Signori
17:35 27 Jul 20
Marty and his team moved my daughter's apartment contents from Gainesville to Jacksonville, and did a wonderful job. Marty was hands on during the entire process, which made for a very smooth move. His team was great with handling my daughter's belongings, and we were pleased with their work. I would use them again.
Tim Herring Christensen
16:50 06 Sep 20
My wife and I would highly recommend Sunbelt moving. They did an excelling job. The three movers were efficient and on time. The movers were careful with my belongings, friendly and professional. They wore masks which I really appreciated. Marty came to my home and gave me an accurate estimate. They met the quote I was given by Marty, which was a big relief. My wife and I were very pleased with the service.
Karin Weinrich
14:41 17 Sep 20
Look no further. This company has moved my mother 3 times in the last 6 years, each time with the same great professionalism. They are trustworthy and their friendly attitudes make the difficulty of moving so much easier. These gentlemen are fast, polite and really careful with everything. Not only did they move my mom's 2 BR apt full of furniture across traffic dense Gainesville, they delivered items to storage and to my brother's - all in under 4 hours. Besides that, It cost WAY less than anticipated. I am truly grateful for all their help.
Amy Martin
21:37 21 Sep 20
My mother had a sudden heart event that required her leaving her lifelong home in TN and move to our home in Gainesville. We’d planned to move her furniture and other items in a rental trailer that we (foolishly) thought would be sufficient. From TN, I had randomly called Sunbelt Moving requesting manpower to help us unload Mom’s stuff into a Gainesville storage compartment. Coincidentally, Sunbelt was moving a customer to the same TN town as my mother’s and would be driving back to Gainesville in an empty truck. After advising us we were overestimating the size of our rental trailer, and offering us an alternative we couldn’t refuse, we cancelled the trailer, and set up the pickup/delivery specifics. Win-win! The experience went as smoothly as it possibly could. Marty and his team delivered excellent service at every turn and we couldn’t be happier.
Bryan Dillon
22:33 07 Nov 20
Hands down the best moving company in Gainesville and the best movers I’ve ever used. I’ve had a few bad experiences over the years but these guys were amazing. Fast, friendly and reliable. The communication from start to finish was professional, timely and accurate. The reached out before the move to confirm the move and details. When they showed up they were ready to work and were extremely detailed oriented and careful with all of our belongings Items were wrapped in moving blankets, boxes were carefully handled. They finished ahead of schedule and beat the quoted price. Will never use anyone else.
Paige Bodziak
18:05 19 Dec 20
Marty and his team are great! I used them for a local move in Gainesville and again a few months later from Gainesville to Miami. They were always on time and took great care of everything. His prices are the best around. I would highly recommend Sunbelt.
Lisa M
20:39 22 Dec 20
These movers are excellent! They are professional, courteous, friendly, conscious of safety, and quick! The price I was quoted was less than other local movers and the final job was not more than the quote. I hope I don’t have to move again for a while but if and when I do, I’ll definitely choose Sunbelt.
sarah HEITHAUS
19:32 16 Jan 21
Need 6 stars for these guys. Second move with them. First was long distance and second local. Crew is still the same. Very good with antiques and taking things apart and reassembling. They are prompt, very nice, and organized. The owner, Marty came in under quote and very reasonable!
Thanks guys for making moving a little less painful!
Deborah Femi
13:44 27 Jan 21
I thought these guys were phenomenal! Courteous, patient, respectful and cared for my personal things with "Kid gloves" highly recommended!!!! In fact they were a lot of fun and made my move joyous, quick and efficient! I particularly liked the commradry they had for one another!
Arlene Bargad
14:38 05 Mar 21
I highly recommend Sunbelt Moving! The moving crew was professional, efficient, friendly, and careful with all my belongings. I could not have asked for a better moving experience. Highly recommend!!
Linda Mix
20:15 10 Mar 21
The people that helped me move were polite, careful with my belongings, happy to help, and worked hard. I really appreciated their help moving! I highly recommend their services.
Jason Sebastian (Bringmeboxes)
16:41 07 Apr 21
I'm writing this review based on an incredible experience with this company. Sunbelt is professional, down to earth and a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend this outstanding business.