Rockledge Florida was founded in 1887. The area was then a major citrus producing area in the state of Florida. A lot has been built up since then but there are still some gorgeous well preserved historic homes along Rockledge Drive. Rockledge Drive has homes that are well preserved and certified historic landmarks as well newer homes going up where some older homes had to be torn down that were not maintained over the years. The views of the Indian River are some of the highlights of the Space Coast. Folks also like getting exercise up and down right on the river with its impressive nature views. Its also just a short drive to historic Cocoa Village and a short drive to all the shopping and restaurants Viera Florida has to offer as well. Part of the city of Rockdale is also part of the master planned community of Viera. Between new construction in Viera in neighborhoods like Adelaide, Historic homes as well as luxury apartments going up like Discovery at Space Coast there is plenty to choose from when moving to Rockledge, Florida.
Given all of that, there is much to know about the area when it comes to moving in Rockledge Florida.
Moving into a Historic Rockledge Home
Many families love renovating historic homes on Rockledge Drive. One of the major challenges that families run into is having to move in while renovating. Its much easier to paint or redo flooring without any furniture. The challenge usually is closing on your old home before renovations are complete. This is when short term or long term storage come into play. We have helped families hold their household goods just while painting it done as well as have provided long term storage with a full renovation taking place that have taken upwards of a year to complete. These types of projects can turn into a headache when you have to worry about what you’re going to do with all of your belongings.
Whats great is once everything is finally complete, we can move you right in. We can also store as much or as little as you need so even if you have your “core” living items and we store the rest. We keep our service fully customizable to our clients needs and you just pay for whatever you need we don’t have any huge minimums for storage or delivery.
These historic homes also involve navigating tighter hallways and stairs, smaller door frames as well as sometimes needing to preserve the original flooring. These homes needs experts to navigate them safely as well as to ensure the proper precautions are taken and everything is well protected on moving day.
New Construction in Rockledge, Florida
As the rest of the Space Coast new construction is not hard to find in Rockledge. The newest premiere neighborhood of Adelaide has been the height of luxury living on the Space Coast. With amenities such as tennis courts, a jogging trail, community pavilion and playground as well as a 5 acre park there is plenty of reasons to say yes. Tropic Moving already works with designers in the area that are getting these homes set up for new residents and we know the expectation when moving in or out of this neighborhood. Our teams have procedures and processes for protecting floors and entryways as well as experience with white glove deliveries to these 2-3 million dollar homes.
In addition to that there are plenty of other new construction homes to choose from such as Harvest Landing by DR Horton or Catamaran Cove. These have move in ready homes if you are looking to get into something quickly as well. Our crews know the ins and outs of these neighborhoods and how to properly move in to a new construction home so you have nothing to worry about but relaxing once you’re all moved in.
Senior living in Rockledge, Florida
Rockledge Florida has some of the top Senior living choices on the Space Coast as well. Whether you’re looking for Independent retirement living living like Shell Harbor or a little more help from a facility like well as Alura Senior Living which offers independent living, assisted living as well as memory care and respite care. These options make it easy for Rockledge residents who love the community to stay in town and continue enjoying everything the area has to offer as they move into the next stage of life.
Why Movers in Rockledge, Florida need to know the area
A successful Rockledge move means knowing where trucks are and are not allowed, knowing what buildings require a Certificate of Insurance ahead of time or what times moving is allowed in/out. Not to mention knowing certain areas that trucks have trouble navigating due to low tree branches. Having operated in Brevard county since 2017 we know the area inside and out and whats required for a successful local move. We also have moving trucks with true moving bodies which includes side doors in the event we have to park in a tight spot we can easily unload from the side door instead of on a busy street.
How to select a mover in Rockledge, Florida
Some of the easy first steps on selecting movers are looking for insured companies that have positive ratings online and good word of mouth around town. Companies that no one has heard of or that are asking for a large payment upfront or over the phone are not a good start. You want a local company that can come out to do an on site estimate and that answers the phone when you call.
One major thing to look out for is moving brokers. These are companies that will quote and book a service over the phone, they may be anywhere all over the world and then “sell” it to a local company. The actual provider who comes out has to reprice the job it the details were off from the broker and they usually are off.
Tips for Comparing Movers in Rockledge, Florida
How do you choose the right movers for your local move in Rockledge, Florida. Its best to start with the basics. Checking before you call each company that they are licensed and insured. In the state of Florida the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services must have insurance on file for a business license. A quick check on the FDACS website will take care of this.
Next look for local experience not just reviews. As a local company Tropic Moving really specialized in local residential moving. We know what is takes to get an entire house packed and moved and have our process streamlined to make life easy for you. A lot of large companies make it look like they are local or may not handle more commercial moving. You may even end up talking to a moving company in Orlando for a local move in Rockledge, Florida and not even know it. And I can assure you they will be charging for their drive to and from Orlando to move you locally in town. Look on their website for where their office is and signs they are a local company. You can also read though reviews and see if past customers mention Rockledge or local neighborhoods, apartments or senior living facilities in town.Hiring someone local will reduce the chance of them running into an issue unique to Rockledge, Florida.
Another area clients get easily tripped up is in the pricing structure. Some companies intentionally make their pricing confusing to make it seem cheaper upfront when after the move is jumps 20% or more. Common confusion with pricing is about how travel time is charged and when the hourly clock starts, the service minimum and if any additional fees or surcharges apply. At Tropic Moving we start the clock for labor on site when we start working and charge a flat local travel to get the crew out for the day to keep pricing easy and upfront for local moving. We also send a digital estimate with a full price break down to keep pricing as clear as possible. Some companies will tack on a 7-10% materials or fuel surcharge in addition to your bill that was in the fine print but not mentioned.
While these all seem obvious another not so obvious one to be ware of is evaluate their level of responsiveness and how well they communicate with you. A company that is prompt and on top of getting you your estimate is likely much more efficient on all levels then just that compared to a company who has cant even get the estimate sent or call you back before you have even decided on who to hire. Even a small sign like this can be a clear sign on which direction you should go for your move.
Value vs Price
Cheap movers are great and great movers aren’t cheap is the old saying. The truth is when only looking at price there are many factors that have to be considered beyond just the price of your move. If they crew is a cheap hourly rate but takes twice as long as a higher priced crew that is fast and efficient it may still not be cheaper. Not to mention if one thing gets damaged that will likely cost far more than the savings on a cheaper mover.
The key here is always to get at least three estimates so you can see the different price points around town as well as get an idea on how long your move will take. You may see one company over aggressive on their time estimate on one vs a company that was much more thorough and took the time to make sure you were send an accurate estimate. You will also get an idea on what a standard hourly rate is and see if someone if significantly lower they are likely missing a license or insurance because its usually hard to stay in business long term not charging market price for services. Every little but should add up to help make your decision on who to hire for your local move.
So don’t get caught by a flashy add or price discount from a big name mover who is not even in Rockledge, Florida. Follow our guide to avoid a stressful move and find the right moving company in Rockledge, Florida. At Tropic Moving our goal is to make life easy for you and take all of the stress off of your shoulders. We would be honored to help with your next move and get your family moved into your new rockledge, florida home. Give us a call or get an estimate started right here on our website.