Plant City, FL Movers
Family-owned since 2015 • Licensed & insured • Local & long-distance moves, packing, and storage
Plant City photo: 2candle / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Best Plant City, FL Moving Company
Plant City sits on I-4 in eastern Hillsborough County, about halfway between Tampa and Lakeland, and our Tampa crew runs moves here all year. The City of Plant City calls itself the winter strawberry capital of the world, and the Florida Strawberry Festival brings big crowds every late winter. If your move falls during festival days, we plan start times and routes around the traffic near the festival grounds. Most of our Plant City jobs are local moves inside Hillsborough County, but we also help people coming in from Tampa, Brandon, and other states.
Homes here cover a wide range. Near downtown you will find older frame houses and bungalows in the historic residential district, often with narrow driveways and big oak trees. Walden Lake and the newer subdivisions are mostly single-story block homes with HOA rules on truck parking and move hours. Out past the edge of town there are strawberry farms, acreage, and manufactured homes on long dirt or shell drives, where we may bring a smaller truck to reach the door. In the historic district, parking is often on the street, so we look at the block ahead of time and plan where the truck will sit.
We pack kitchens and fragile pieces, take apart beds and large furniture, and set everything back up in the new place. Summer moves here mean real heat and afternoon storms, so we start early, wrap furniture well, and protect floors when it rains. If your closing dates do not line up, our storage can hold your things until the new house is ready. Every piece of furniture gets padded and wrapped before it goes on the truck, and we keep an inventory so nothing gets missed.
Plant City keeps a small-town feel. Folks grab strawberry shortcake at Parkesdale Market, eat Southern cooking at Fred’s Market Restaurant, and walk the shops near the old Union Depot downtown. The Bruton Memorial Library and the downtown shops make the old center of town an easy place to settle in. Many people here commute to Tampa or Lakeland on I-4, and plenty of new neighbors arrive from other states. For those bigger trips, we also handle long-distance moves in and out of Florida.
We also move families in nearby Dover and Thonotosassa, plus Tampa and the rest of Hillsborough County. Family-owned since 2015, A & M Friendly Movers treats every Plant City move like we are helping a neighbor. Our mission is simple: quality, professional service at a fair price. Home is where the heart is, and moving is where it starts. Call 813-544-0048 for a free quote.
See What Our Customers Are Saying
Our Tampa location recently reopened, so our Tampa Google reviews are just getting started. Here’s what customers say about the same family-run crews at our other locations, copied word for word from Google. 850+ Google reviews across all of our locations.
★★★★★
“Excellent experience! We have moved 11 times and once overseas and A&M is in the top two moves! They communicate well and there are no curveballs. Chris, Zack & “Ox” were hard working, courteous and professional. They moved us quickly and took great care with our property. When initially speaking with Matt, he realized I was a Veteran and he immediately offered a Veteran’s discount. I would highly recommend A&M Friendly Movers because they live their name!”
Edward Boylan
Google review · North Myrtle Beach, SC location
★★★★★
“We had a wonderful experience with the team at A&M movers. The office was easy to communicate with as they handle inquiries by both phone and text. The crew at our move today was very professional and efficient. They were very careful with our belongings and meticulously wrapped all of our furniture. Highly recommend this team for your move!”
Maggie P
Google review · Tri-State (PA & DE) location
★★★★★
“Crew arrived early and work professionally and had us moved from our home to an apartment in four hours. If we ever move again A&M Friendly Movers will be my first call and I will recommend them to everyone I know.”
Richard Luckman
Google review · York, PA & Maryland location
Your Plant City Moving Crew
Your Plant City move is handled by our Tampa, FL crew, based at 15604 Starling Water Drive, Lithia, FL 33547. That’s about 18 miles (around 35 minutes) from Plant City, and your hourly clock doesn’t start until we arrive at your home.
Call your local crew: 813-544-0048
Hours: Monday–Sunday, 6 AM–10 PM
Plant City, FL Moving Services
Local Moving
Moves across Plant City and all of Hillsborough County.
Long-Distance Moving
Upfront pricing for moves out of state.
Packing & Unpacking
Full or partial packing with quality materials.
Storage
Short- and long-term storage between homes.
Commercial Moving
Offices, retail, and restaurant moves done right.
Junk Removal
Clear out what you do not want to move.
Military Moves
Careful moves on tight PCS timelines.
Piano & Safe Moving
Heavy and specialty items handled safely.
Plant City, FL Weather
Plan your moving day around the forecast. We watch the weather for every move, especially during hurricane season.
Plant City at a Glance
40,887
Population
37.1 years
Median Age
$291,800
Median Home Value
$67,439
Median Household Income
28.2 min
Average Commute
66.4% Own
Own vs. Rent
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates for Plant City city, FL, via Census Reporter.
Schools Near Plant City, FL
Plant City is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools. Moving with kids? We can time your move around the school calendar.
Bryan Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Burney Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Tomlin Middle School
Grades 6-8
Marshall Middle Magnet School
Grades 6-8
Plant City High School
Grades 9-12
Durant High School
Grades 9-12
Always confirm your school zone with Hillsborough County Public Schools.
Places to Eat in Plant City
Once the truck is unloaded, you have earned a good meal. Here are local favorites.
Snellgrove's Restaurant
American diner • Facebook page
Whistle Stop Cafe
Cafe, sandwiches • Facebook page
Fred's Market Restaurant
Southern • Visit website
Grandpa Johnson's Barbecue
Barbecue • Facebook page
Olde Town Pizzeria & Pasta Co.
Pizza, Italian • Visit website
Parkesdale Market
Farm market, strawberry shortcake • Visit website
Things to Do in Plant City
Florida Strawberry Festival
Big late-winter festival with rides, food, and headline concerts celebrating the local strawberry harvest. • Map
Plant City Union Depot
Historic downtown train depot where two old rail lines cross, listed on the National Register. • Map
Parkesdale Market
Long-running roadside farm market known for strawberry shortcake and fresh produce. • Map
Dinosaur World
Outdoor park with life-size dinosaur models along wooded trails, right off I-4. • Map
Edward Medard Park and Reservoir
Large county park with a reservoir for fishing, trails, and camping southwest of town. • Map
Moving to or from Plant City? Get your free, no-pressure quote today.
Moving in Plant City: Local Tips From Our Crew
Parking, trash pickup, traffic and building rules can make or break moving day in Plant City. Here’s what we plan around.
Avoid Strawberry Festival dates
The 2027 Florida Strawberry Festival runs March 4–14 at 303 BerryFest Place and draws about half a million visitors over 11 days. Book around it, or plan for heavy traffic near the grounds.
Use the city's special pickup
Plant City is incorporated, so the city runs its own trash service, not the county. Call 813-659-4222 to arrange a special pickup for old furniture or appliances. Each resident gets one free load of bulky items or yard waste every 12 months, and extra pickups may be billed on your utility bill.
Carts out by 6 a.m.
City garbage must be at the curb by 6 a.m. on collection day, with 3 feet between each cart and any other container. There’s no pickup on Thanksgiving (Nov. 26) or Christmas (Dec. 25) in 2026.
Know your I-4 exit
I-4 runs through northern Plant City with Exits 17 through 25, and US 92 is the main road through the center. Tell us your exit so our driver takes the fastest approach.
Allow for train crossings
Two CSX freight lines cross at Union Depot downtown, and Amtrak trains pass through as well. Trucks near downtown can get held at crossings, so we build in extra time.
What Shapes Your Plant City Move Cost
No surprises. Here is exactly what goes into your quote, so you can plan with confidence.
Home Size
How many rooms and how much furniture. A condo and a four-bedroom house are very different jobs.
Distance
Across town, across Hillsborough County, or out of state. Local moves are hourly; long-distance moves are priced upfront.
Access
Long rural driveways, HOA parking rules, and Strawberry Festival traffic in late winter are the main things that change move time here.
Add-Ons
Packing, storage, furniture assembly, and heavy items like pianos and safes.
Plant City, FL Moving FAQs
Yes. We plan start times and routes around festival traffic so the crew arrives on time. Booking early helps in late winter.
Yes. Tell us about long driveways, gates, or soft ground when you call 813-544-0048, and we will send a truck that fits the property.
Yes. Send us your community’s rules on truck parking and move hours, and we will build the move plan around them.
Yes. A & M Friendly Movers is fully licensed and insured, and we have been family-owned and operated since 2015.
Yes. Plant City is about 18 miles, or roughly 35 minutes, from our Lithia office, and we move families there regularly. Local moves are billed hourly, and the clock starts when our crew arrives.
We can. We’ll plan routes and start times around festival traffic near the grounds, and we’ll help you choose a date that avoids the busiest days. Quotes are always free.
Yes. We pad-wrap every piece of furniture and plan carefully for narrow doorways and older floors in historic homes. We’re family-owned since 2015, fully insured, and registered in Florida as mover IM3566.
Ready to Move In or Out of Plant City?
Tell us your move date and address, and we will send a clear, upfront quote.
Plant City Neighborhoods We Move
From historic homes to new subdivisions, our crews know the streets, stairs and HOA rules across Plant City.
Downtown Plant City Historic Residential District
A National Register historic district of older homes near downtown, where careful floor and doorway protection matters.
North Plant City Residential District
Another National Register-listed residential district of established older homes.
Downtown Commercial District & Union Depot
The historic downtown around Plant City Union Depot, where two CSX lines cross at a 90-degree diamond junction and Amtrak trains pass through.
Walden Lake
A golf community with a clubhouse, pool, and fitness center, and a mix of single-family homes, condos, and townhomes.
Strawberry Festival grounds area
The neighborhood around the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds at 303 BerryFest Place, which fills up during the 11-day festival every March.
Edward Medard Park & Reservoir area
A 1,284-acre preserve near Plant City with a 3.25-mile bridle path, fishing, and trails.
Plant City Areas We Serve
Historic downtown
Older frame homes and bungalows near the downtown commercial district, with mature oaks, narrow drives, and on-street parking.
Walden Lake and newer subdivisions
Deed-restricted and HOA neighborhoods of single-story block homes, where truck parking and move-hour rules are common.
Rural edges and farm country
Strawberry farms, acreage, and manufactured homes on long drives outside the city, where access and truck size need planning.
