St. Augustine draws people for reasons that are hard to replicate elsewhere in Florida. The history, the coastal setting, the quality of the St. Johns County school system, and a pace of life that balances small-city character with genuine proximity to Jacksonville make it one of the most sought-after addresses in the Southeast. The people who move here tend to be deliberate about it. And when they move within it, or eventually beyond it, they bring the same care to the process.
A-Turner Moving and Storage has served Northeast Florida since 1972. We provide residential moving services throughout St. Augustine and St. Johns County for homes of every size and type - from historic properties in the downtown district to newer construction in the county's master-planned communities to waterfront homes on Anastasia Island and along the Intracoastal. Every residential move comes with a dedicated coordinator, background-checked employee movers, and the protective standards that a home move requires.
Residential moving services we provide in St. Augustine
Free in-home or virtual estimate. Every move starts with a thorough walkthrough of your current home - in person or via video call. Your move coordinator assesses the volume of items, identifies any access challenges specific to your address, and gives you a clear written estimate before you commit to anything. There are no adjustments at delivery and no surprises on move day.
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 at both your origin and destination before the first item is carried out. This protects your belongings and protects the property you are leaving - which matters whether you are trying to get a deposit back or handing over a home in good condition at closing.
Full-service packing. Our packing crew arrives with all materials and packs every room - boxes labeled by room and contents, fragile items individually wrapped, artwork and mirrors protected to a professional standard. After delivery we unpack, place items per your direction, and remove all packing materials and debris from your new home. For residents who prefer to handle their own packing, we offer fragile-only packing so the kitchen glassware, artwork, and high-value items are handled professionally while you manage the rest.
Custom crating. For items that need more than padding and standard boxes - large artwork, antiques, custom furniture, or anything with significant value - we build wooden crates to spec. Common in St. Augustine moves given the historic homes and collected contents that come with long-established households.
Specialty item handling. Pianos, pool tables, large appliances, and custom furniture require handling that goes beyond what a standard crew carries out. Our piano movers, pool table movers, and appliance movers work as part of your residential move crew - not as a separate booking on a separate day.
Storage between homes. Closing dates and lease ends rarely align perfectly in St. Johns County's competitive market. When there is a gap between moving out and moving in, our household storage and furniture storage options provide climate-controlled, secure holding at our Gainesville warehouse. We load your St. Augustine home once, hold your belongings for as long as you need, and deliver when your new home is ready.
Valuation protection. Basic coverage is included with every residential move. Full-value protection is available for homeowners who want more comprehensive coverage on higher-value items. Your move coordinator explains both options during the estimate so you can make an informed decision before move day.
Free used moving boxes. Every customer can pick up free used moving boxes at our Gainesville warehouse before their move date. Ask your move coordinator when you book.
Residential moving across St. Johns County
St. Augustine is the county seat but St. Johns County is a large and varied market, and we serve all of it.
Historic district and downtown St. Augustine. The oldest neighborhood in the country comes with the access limitations of its age. Narrow streets, parking restrictions, lot configurations that predate modern vehicles, and interior conditions in some of the older properties require crews who have planned for these specifics rather than encountered them on move day. Your move coordinator assesses your specific address during the survey - not the neighborhood in general.
Anastasia Island and St. Augustine Beach. Barrier island moves have their own rhythm. The Bridge of Lions is the primary access point from the mainland, and truck routing, timing, and beach access for oceanfront properties are all worth confirming in advance. We serve Anastasia Island regularly and plan accordingly.
Vilano Beach. A smaller coastal community north of the inlet with a mix of modern waterfront construction and established properties. Access across the North River Bridge and driveway conditions on waterfront lots are factored into every Vilano Beach survey.
Palencia, TrailMark, Markland, and Nocatee corridor communities. The newer master-planned developments along the US-1 and I-95 corridors north of the city require HOA coordination, proof of insurance from your moving company, and advance notice for commercial vehicle entry. A-Turner carries the required coverage and handles this groundwork as part of every booking. See our dedicated Nocatee movers page for moves specifically within that community.
Fruit Cove, Julington Creek, and south St. Johns County. Family-oriented communities south of the city with larger homes, higher moving volumes, and a demographic that tends toward full-service packing for whole-house moves. We serve this corridor regularly.
Ponte Vedra and Ponte Vedra Beach. The northeastern corner of St. Johns County, including Sawgrass Players Club and Sawgrass Country Club, generates a consistent volume of residential moves. See our Ponte Vedra movers page and Sawgrass movers page for detail on moves from those specific communities.
The different types of residential moves we handle
Not every home move looks the same, and the approach should reflect what the move actually involves.
Whole-home moves. Full residential relocations where everything in the house is coming with you. These benefit most from a pre-move survey that accurately forecasts crew size, truck requirements, and whether packing services are needed. The survey is free and takes less time than the disorganized move day that follows a missed estimate.
Downsizing moves. A significant share of residential moves in St. Augustine involve households reducing to a smaller property - a smaller home, a retirement community, or an assisted living facility. These moves require decisions about what comes and what does not, and often involve a combination of moving services and storage for items that need a temporary home while the family works through the rest. Our senior movers handle transitions from larger St. Johns County homes with the patience and flexibility these moves require.
New construction move-ins. Moving into a newly built home in one of St. Johns County's master-planned communities requires coordination with the builder's move-in schedule, HOA vehicle requirements, and in some cases warranty protection for new floors and finishes. We treat new construction move-ins with the same protective standards as any residential move - doorway padding, floor protection, and careful furniture placement to protect finishes that have never been used.
Estate and high-value home moves. Larger homes in communities like Palencia, Sawgrass, and waterfront properties along the Intracoastal often contain contents that require custom crating, additional protective measures, and a crew experienced with items of significant monetary and personal value. These moves start with a more detailed survey and more deliberate pre-move planning than a standard residential job.
Moving within Florida or heading out of state?
If your residential move keeps you in Florida - from St. Augustine to Jacksonville, Orlando, or anywhere else in the state - that is an intrastate move handled with flat-rate pricing. If you are crossing state lines, our long-distance residential movers coordinate the entire move through the North American Van Lines network with GPS-tracked transport, full valuation protection, and a dedicated coordinator from first contact through delivery at your destination.
For moves within St. Augustine or St. Johns County, see our local movers page for details on how shorter-distance moves are priced and what to expect from the process.
What every A-Turner residential move includes
- Free in-home or virtual estimate with no obligation
- Dedicated move coordinator from booking through delivery
- Free stretch wrapping of all upholstered furniture
- Free protection for doorways, floors, and banisters
- Background-checked employee movers, not subcontractors
- Valuation protection options discussed before move day
- Free used moving boxes available before your move date
Request a free estimate to connect with a dedicated move coordinator who will walk through your specific situation, assess your home's logistics, and give you a clear itemized price before you commit to anything.
