Published by Chris Townsend
Last updated Dec, 03 2025
Small Job Movers Tampa, FL
If you are looking for a small moving company in Tampa that can assist you with your upcoming move, you’ve come to the right place. At Three Movers, we manage moves of all sizes – from studio apartments to massive estates and small businesses to major corporate headquarters – we can handle it all! We also operate movers who specialize in carrying out small moves. Many of the major, well-known Florida moving companies across the nation prefer to focus their attention on people who have large shifting projects.
Although commercial relocations and even those hauling out of a four-bedroom home may be considered more profitable moves, at Three Movers, we don’t discriminate. As movers, we know and take pride in the fact that it is our job to assist you with your relocation, regardless of its size. We provide local as well as long distance relocating services. For hauls you'll only need local movers as long distance moves cannot be considered local moves. We offer a range of shifting services and solutions to get your shipment to, from, or within Tampa safely.

What Are Small Moves?
We have substantial experience with successfully executing “small moves.” Though, you may be wondering what exactly is a shifting and whether or not your relocation qualifies as one. Of course, hauling just a few pieces of furniture or some boxes to a relative or friend can be considered a move. Other types of haul include sending your kids off to college, relocating your elderly parent to a nursing home, or even divvying up an estate you inherited.

Less obvious situations that can qualify as a relocating include transporting items like: family heirlooms, priceless antiques, office equipment, high-value electronics, fragile artwork that necessitates special handling, and even unwieldy and awkward pieces that need specialized equipment. Generally speaking, small moves are a collection of items that weigh less than 2000 pounds. Though, the exact weight specification may depend on the particular transporting company that you work with.
Whatever your particular move may consist of, the movers at Three Movers can handle it!

Small Movers
While big corporations may turn away the studio apartment move clients in Tampa, we never turn anyone away based on the size of their relocation. We’d be thrilled to be presented with the opportunity to move you into your first studio apartment, get your son or daughter settled in at college, or help you transition to your first single-family home. At Three Movers, it doesn’t matter how big or small your move is, as our focus will always be on providing you with a smooth, seamless, and stress-free experience.
When you hire Three Movers for your upcoming Tampa move, you can expect the absolutely greatest quality service, no matter the size of your move. Short moves still have the opportunity to enjoy our specials, affordable rates, professional customer service, and attention to detail. We also ensure that your belongings will be handled with the utmost care and arrive at your destination in the same condition they were at the origin location.
Small Job Moving Services
Here are just some of the services you can expect when you hire us as your shifting company:

Local moving
A local move is typically any move where the origin location and the destination are no more than 50 miles apart. For these moves, you can expect to pay an hourly rate based on the size of your move, and how many crew members it requires.

Long distance moving
Any move that occurs over 50 miles is often considered to be a long-distance move. These moves are quoted based on the total weight of your shipment. However, there are many other factors that go into the price of a long-distance move.

Office moving
Hauling an office or even an entire business can be a major endeavor. At Three Movers, we are fully prepared for any situation – from office relocations to extensive warehouse moves. Our primary goal is to provide you with an accurate estimate and get the job done in a timely manner. That way, you can get your business back up and running, with little to no downtime.

Packing and unpacking services
Packing is one of the most important aspects of any move. It also the most time consuming and labor intensive. A quality pack job could mean the difference between a smooth, efficient relocation and a complete mess. For this reason, many elect to leave the packing to the professionals. Not only does it take a huge load off of your shoulders, it can also free up a lot of your time and let you focus on more important tasks.

Specialty item moving
Although we’ve handled just about every situation, there are some specific items that are more challenging to move and require more attention. Fortunately, our services extend to these large, bulky, or awkward specialty items. Specialty items that we can move for you include, but are not limited to, pianos, gun safes, pool tables, exercise equipment, lawn movers, kitchen appliances, and hot tubs.

Reasons to Hire A Professional Moving Company
One of the major benefits to hiring a company, whether it’s a small or large move, is for the insurance coverage. If you decide to move your household goods yourself, your renter’s insurance likely will not cover the cost of damage to your possessions. It takes very little for a dent or scratch to occur during transport, especially if you are inexperienced with shifting. Hiring a professional company with a quality insurance policy can help protect the value of your items.
Aside from insurance coverage, here are some other reasons that you should hire professional movers for your relocation:
- No one is going to handle your belongings as safely as highly-trained professionals will. They know the best and most efficient techniques to ensure that your items are packed properly, transported safely, and delivered quickly to your new home.
- Professional small movers will work quickly to pack and load your household goods, maximizing the space in boxes and the truck. When you hire a professional small moving company Tampa, you save both time and space.
- Proper Equipment. Another major benefit of working with professionals for a small move is the access to the proper equipment. This includes all the necessary packing supplies, an appropriately sized truck, and any specialty equipment that may be required.
- Convenience and Time. Acquiring additional time and avoiding a lot of the stress that comes with hauling are, arguably, the greatest reasons to hire a professional small shifting company. Your movers will handle all of the heavy lifting and various relocating tasks on the day of your move. This leaves you with plenty of time to handle other important tasks and reduces the risk of injury to you, and damage to your goods and/or property. Professional movers also provide you with a range of additional services to help simplify your relocating experience – such as assembling and disassembly, packing and unpacking, storage solutions, junk removal, appliance servicing, and more.
As one of the shifter has to offer, we take pride in what we do. When you hire Three Movers for your upcoming move, the process begins by providing you with a free and accurate estimate. Our highly-trained Tampa movers will work quickly and efficiently to ensure that the job gets done as fast and safely as possible. relocating can be one of the most stressful situations in your life and it is our goal to treat all of our clients with the attention their move requires, ensuring the best and most seamless experience possible.
Contact us today by filling out our online request form or calling the number listed at the top of this page for your free, no-obligation shifting quote! Find out how you could save up to 20% when you choose us for your move.

Frequently Asked Questions
Small moves in Tampa typically range from $250–$750 for a local job involving 2–3 movers and a short-haul truck. Pricing varies with the load size, packing needs, stairs or elevator access, long-carry distances, and timing during busy Bay Area traffic windows. Jobs involving fragile packing, apartment loading rules, or limited parking near downtown can increase labor hours. Interstate or intrastate moves follow different rate structures and FMCSA rules. For multi-item moves or partial loads, a local moving service can provide accurate same-day estimates.
For small jobs such as a studio, single bedroom, or a few pieces, customers typically tip $10–$20 per mover, or more if the crew navigates tight stairwells, high-rise elevators, or fragile items. Tipping reflects service quality rather than a percentage. Peak-season Florida heat and restricted loading zones near downtown or Ybor City may extend labor time and justify the higher end of the range. Many customers combine a flat tip with bottled water.
Tampa movers are generally paid after the job is completed, once labor time and materials are confirmed. Reputable carriers rarely request large deposits for local work. Long-distance or interstate moves may use a small booking deposit but final payment is due after delivery under FMCSA rules. Always review written estimates, building elevator schedules, and parking requirements in advance to avoid delays on moving day.
Professional packing is recommended when your small move includes fragile items, electronics, art, or multiple loose boxes. These tasks add time and risk if done at the last minute. Tampa’s humidity and sudden rain also make proper wrapping important, especially for short moves between apartments or condos. If you only need box preparation, a packing and unpacking service can bundle labor with materials.
Most small moves finish in 2–4 hours, depending on load size, crew count, high-rise elevator access, parking distance from the building, and traffic on roads like I-275 or Bayshore. Condos with scheduled elevator windows or limited loading docks can extend the timeline. Moves involving packing or multiple stops may require a half day. Local moves within the Tampa metro typically complete the same day
A small move usually involves under 1,000–1,500 pounds, or the contents of a studio, small bedroom, or 5–15 boxes plus furniture. Common examples include single-item moves, partial apartment moves, college dorms, or relocating a few bulky pieces within Hillsborough County. These jobs often use 2 movers, minimal packing, and quick load/unload cycles. A local moving service can handle same-day scheduling for most small-load requests.