Broward County long-distance moving
Long-Distance Movers in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale is the second-heaviest outbound long-distance moving market in South Florida after Miami. A Plus Moving and Storage covers the full Broward County corridor — Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Plantation — with daily pickups for cross-country moves to New York, Boston, Chicago, and the West Coast.
Licensed long-distance movers serving Fort Lauderdale
A Plus Moving and Storage is an FMCSA-licensed long-distance moving company serving Fort Lauderdale households and businesses. We handle relocations to all 48 contiguous states with itemized written estimates, weight tickets, full valuation, and the operational discipline of an interstate carrier.
Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods we serve
Las Olas / Downtown
High-rise condos and Las Olas Boulevard luxury buildings. All require COIs and loading-dock booking.
Victoria Park / Tarpon River
Historic single-family homes built 1920s-1950s. Standard truck access but mature trees may require shuttle.
Coral Ridge / Bay Colony
Waterfront single-family homes. Many properties have private docks and gated entries.
Sea Ranch Lakes / Lighthouse Point
Affluent gated communities with HOA pre-notice requirements.
Wilton Manors
Mid-century single-family and renovated mid-rises. Easy access.
Pompano Beach
Mix of waterfront homes and beach condos. COIs required for ocean-side buildings.
Plantation / Sunrise
Suburban single-family with HOA notice typical 24–72 hours.
Hollywood Beach
High-rise condos along A1A — pre-filed COIs with Diplomat, Hyde Beach, Margaritaville operators.
Where Fort Lauderdale movers go
Operational specifics
Most Fort Lauderdale beach-area and Las Olas condos require COIs naming the property as additional insured. We maintain pre-filed COIs with all major Broward operators including Las Olas Beach Club, Trump International, Galleria, and Diplomat Beach Resort. Pre-notice for HOAs in Coral Springs, Plantation, and Weston is typical 24–72 hours; we handle it. City of Fort Lauderdale parking permits for moving trucks are obtained with 2–3 business days notice.
Weather considerations
Hurricane season scheduling considerations same as Miami — we monitor NHC continuously. Summer humidity affects packing for climate-sensitive items, which we wrap in moisture-wicking material. Salt-air exposure on barrier-island loadings (Hollywood Beach, Pompano Beach) is mitigated with weather-resistant wrap.
Long-distance moving costs from Fort Lauderdale
| Home size | 500–1,000 mi | 1,500+ mi |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1BR | $1,800–$2,800 | $3,200–$4,800 |
| 2BR | $2,800–$4,400 | $4,400–$6,800 |
| 3BR | $4,200–$6,400 | $6,000–$9,200 |
| 4BR+ | $6,000–$9,000 | $8,800–$13,000 |
FAQs
How much does a Fort Lauderdale to New York move cost?
Typical 2BR runs $4,000–$6,200 and 3BR runs $5,500–$8,500. Off-season (October–April) discounts up to 20%.
Do you serve Hollywood FL separately?
Yes — see our dedicated Hollywood FL movers page.
Can you handle Fort Lauderdale high-rise condos?
Yes — pre-filed COIs and freight-elevator coordination with all major beach-area and Las Olas operators.
Do you offer storage in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes — climate-controlled storage at our Miami warehouse.
How does hurricane season affect scheduling?
We monitor NHC advisories. If a named storm threatens your loading window, we proactively offer to shift the date.
Can you handle local moves to other South Florida areas?
Yes — local moves within Broward and Miami-Dade counties handled with same-day or next-day capacity.
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Moving to or from Fort Lauderdale?
Planning a budget? See what real moves actually cost in our Moving Cost Index — price ranges from 669 completed A Plus moves, by home size and distance.