Top 10 Moving Companies in Lakeland, FL

Porch Pro Headshot Moving Company
Movers
Serves Lakeland, Florida
(2,456)
Affordable Professional Moving Company who service the Tampa Bay area...also includes long distance moving
Affordable Professional Moving Company who service the Tampa Bay area...also includes long distance moving
Porch Pro Headshot Greenlite Movers
Movers
Serves Lakeland, Florida
(876)
GREENLITE MOVERS is a locally owned and operated, full service, residential and commercial moving company servicing the local Tampa Bay area. Not only are we committed to providing our local customers with a highly professional, quality local move, but we are also committed to moving our customers ...Read more about Greenlite Movers
GREENLITE MOVERS is a locally owned and operated, full service, residential and commercial moving company servicing the local Tampa Bay area. Not only are we committed to providing our local customers with a highly professional, quality local move, but we are also committed to moving our customers ...Read more about Greenlite Movers
Porch Pro Headshot Big Boys Moving & Storage
Movers
Serves Lakeland, Florida
(559)
Big Boys Moving & Storage is family owned and operated right here in Tampa Bay, Florida. We were voted "BEST MOVERS" for five years in a row and have earned the trust and confidence of our clients by simply outperforming the competition. With Big Boys Moving & Storage you'll get the experience an...Read more about Big Boys Moving & Storage
Big Boys Moving & Storage is family owned and operated right here in Tampa Bay, Florida. We were voted "BEST MOVERS" for five years in a row and have earned the trust and confidence of our clients by simply outperforming the competition. With Big Boys Moving & Storage you'll get the experience an...Read more about Big Boys Moving & Storage
Porch Pro Headshot EZ Moving Services, LLC
Movers
Serves Lakeland, Florida
(336)
EZ Moving Services specializes is providing premium moving services at an easy to afford price. We can move anything from a 1 bedroom apartment to 6 bedroom house.
EZ Moving Services specializes is providing premium moving services at an easy to afford price. We can move anything from a 1 bedroom apartment to 6 bedroom house.
Porch Pro Headshot Move Quick Inc
Movers
Serves Lakeland, Florida
(224)
"These guys packed our apartment and moved us last week. Extremely responsive office with clear communication throughout the process. The crews showed up on time, worked really efficiently, handled everything with care, and were nice guys. Great experience and I'd trust them again to move us!"
"These guys packed our apartment and moved us last week. Extremely responsive office with clear communication throughout the process. The crews showed up on time, worked really efficiently, handled everything with care, and were nice guys. Great experience and I'd trust them again to move us!"
Porch Pro Headshot Embrey's Moving - We Move Tampa Bay®
Movers
Serves Lakeland, Florida
(148)
We Move Tampa Bay® Embrey's Moving Solutions is a fully-licensed and -insured, local and statewide, residential and commercial moving company specializing in antiques as well as grand, baby grand, upright and spinet piano relocation. Embrey's Moving Solutions performs residential and commercial mo...Read more about Embrey's Moving - We Move Tampa Bay®
We Move Tampa Bay® Embrey's Moving Solutions is a fully-licensed and -insured, local and statewide, residential and commercial moving company specializing in antiques as well as grand, baby grand, upright and spinet piano relocation. Embrey's Moving Solutions performs residential and commercial mo...Read more about Embrey's Moving - We Move Tampa Bay®
Porch Pro Headshot BIG MAN MOVERS
Movers
Serves Lakeland, Florida
(104)
"Big Man Movers and Wesley Ridgewell team are terrific. I moved from Orlando to Jacksonville and did not even have a scratch. The packers were polite and hard workers. No wasted time with this team. One antique piece of glass was broken and BMM made the appointment to get it fixed and continued to c...Read more about BIG MAN MOVERS
"Big Man Movers and Wesley Ridgewell team are terrific. I moved from Orlando to Jacksonville and did not even have a scratch. The packers were polite and hard workers. No wasted time with this team. One antique piece of glass was broken and BMM made the appointment to get it fixed and continued to c...Read more about BIG MAN MOVERS
Porch Pro Headshot Good Move USA
Movers
Serves Lakeland, Florida
(20)
"Totally stellar experience. On time, friendly, well prepared, fast & hard working. Good Move USA are such a sweetheart and so the whole crew. They took off a lot of the stress I had by helping me pack. I will totally use them again! highly highly recommended."
"Totally stellar experience. On time, friendly, well prepared, fast & hard working. Good Move USA are such a sweetheart and so the whole crew. They took off a lot of the stress I had by helping me pack. I will totally use them again! highly highly recommended."
Porch Pro Headshot New Home Casa Nueva Movers
Movers
Serves Lakeland, Florida
(1)
"New Home Casa Nueva Movers paid close attention to every detail of our move. They took the time to label boxes accurately, ensuring everything ended up in the right place. Their meticulous approach made unpacking a breeze."
"New Home Casa Nueva Movers paid close attention to every detail of our move. They took the time to label boxes accurately, ensuring everything ended up in the right place. Their meticulous approach made unpacking a breeze."
Porch Pro Headshot Extra Help Moving
Movers
Serves Lakeland, Florida
"We Are The Originators Of The Moving Labor & Moving Help Industry" Since 1992, Extra Help Moving has provided customers with highly skilled and professional movers as moving helpers to load and unload your moving rental trucks, pods, containers, and overseas crates nationwide. We also offer Full ...Read more about Extra Help Moving
"We Are The Originators Of The Moving Labor & Moving Help Industry" Since 1992, Extra Help Moving has provided customers with highly skilled and professional movers as moving helpers to load and unload your moving rental trucks, pods, containers, and overseas crates nationwide. We also offer Full ...Read more about Extra Help Moving

Frequently asked questions about moving companies

There are a lot of great moving companies out there, but a moving business can also be a guise for a scam meant to extort money from innocent people by holding their belongings hostage. There are some tried and true ways to avoid having this happen to you. To keep your move stress-free and honest, keep an eye out for the following red flags when you’re vetting movers:

  • Read online reviews. When you type in a search term like “Moving companies near me,” you’ll get many results. This initial search is your first chance to browse and shortlist companies with good reviews. Chances are, if there is an overwhelming amount of negative reviews, the company is either a scam or has poor business practices that you don’t want to experience first-hand. A small number of poor reviews (depending on the issue) is common, and if you’re looking for a mover with only 5-star reviews, you might be looking for a while.Another tool for vetting movers is to search for complaints filed with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. If your mover has held or currently holds a license, any complaints registered against them will be logged for transparency.
  • Assess websites and social media. The quality and amount of information on a company’s website can tell you much about its legitimacy. Questionable businesses often won’t publish an address, making it difficult for you to follow up in person when there are issues. Likewise, you should expect to see an outline of available services, testimonials, and links to any social media profiles.
  • Don’t trust a company that gives you a quote without an on-site visit. Some movers will give you an enticingly low quote to reel you in. While this might seem tempting, it often indicates a company that isn’t upfront about how they bill, at best — or is an outright scam.
  • Sign (and read) an agreement. Make sure you read the fine print and never trust a mover that tries to move forward without having you sign an agreement that protects both of you.
  • Call or visit a storefront before signing an agreement. Once you have a list of two or three potential professional movers, take the time to call or visit a storefront. That call or visit can tell you a couple of important things. First, they have public premises and are a legitimate business. Second, they answer the phone with the company's name and not a generic greeting, which can be a red flag.
  • Investigate third-party insurance. Be wary of movers who tell you their insurance will cover all your things. This explanation often isn’t the case, and you should ensure you have the right coverage from a third-party insurance agency.

If you're hiring a mover for an interstate move, they’ll need a US Department of Transportation (USDOT) license. For local movers, requirements will vary based on your state. Some states still require movers to hold a valid license from the USDOT, but not all do. Check with your local or county consumer affairs office or your state attorney general’s office to know the rules in your area.

Once you know if your state requires movers to have a USDOT license, you can check for a list of registered movers to ensure your chosen moving company complies.

If you’re moving internationally, be sure to ask if the company is registered with an international movers’ federation. If they are registered with a federation, ask to see proof of that membership as well as the company’s Federal Maritime Commission number.

Long-distance moves can be within the same state, but often this term is used to mean a move that crosses state lines. If that’s the case for you, you’ll need to take extra steps to ensure your moving company has the licenses needed to transport your things from one state to another. Local moving companies may need licenses but have fewer requirements than long-distance movers.

It’s okay to be overly skeptical if you ask a mover if they handle long-distance or interstate moves and you get an answer like “We can” or “That should be fine.” There are specific rules around interstate moves, and your mover should be confident in their answer, indicating that they’ve done this before and have the required certifications and licenses.

Smaller moving companies can be great to work with when you hire movers. However, you may want peace of mind with a recognizable, big-name company for long-distance moves.

Be sure to research long-distance move insurance options. Be clear that your goods must be insured from the start to the end of the journey. Be sure to ask your moving company for a free moving valuation. Finally, always ask for three different cost estimates. An in-person estimate not only provides you with financial considerations, but allows you to evaluate the professionalism of the company. Once you choose a moving company, you have made a commitment. It makes sense to do research up front to make the move safe and efficient.

The worst-case scenario when you hire movers is paying a large upfront deposit and then your belongings disappear. Calls and emails go unreturned for days or weeks, and finding an address for the company is difficult or impossible. Some scams demand more money for the safe return of your property, which could be damaged if you even get it back.

Taking the precautions we’ve outlined will help you avoid this situation. Still, suppose you have a bad experience with your moving company. In that case, you can take steps to help others avoid having the same experience as you:

  • Submit a complaint with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The BBB is a resource for consumers when vetting a potential business and filing a complaint if they encounter misleading advertising, poor business practices, or scams.
  • File a complaint with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The USDOT and FMCSA are the regulating bodies responsible for licensing moving companies in the US. If you run into trouble with your mover, file a complaint here and with the BBB.
  • Post an online review. Google Reviews is becoming a more powerful tool for consumers, requiring businesses to be accountable for their irresponsible or illegal actions by potentially losing business. Trolls aside, posting a review online is a great way to let others know what to expect if they choose to work with the same company, or at least — what your experience was.
  • Take to social media. Social platforms have influence, and using that to let others know about a scam — or just a negative experience — can help the business improve its practices and future customers to sidestep the same situation you encountered.

Below is a handy list of times to get in touch with moving companies to have the smoothest moving experience.

  • If you’re moving all of your property long-distance. Unless you have independent access to a moving truck and several days to drive, you’ll likely want to hire professional movers for bigger jobs. Another option is to hire furniture movers for more oversized items like your sofa, sitting chairs, dining room table, etc., and take the smaller or more fragile items yourself.
  • With as much lead time as possible. Leaving plenty of time is particularly important for long-distance and interstate moves. The logistics for these types of moves take time to coordinate, and the further the distance, the more time your mover will want to get plans in place. It’s possible that you can schedule a long-distance move at the last minute, but you’ll likely pay a premium that you could’ve avoided by booking in advance.
  • Before choosing a moving company. Once you do your initial online search for “movers near me,” read reviews, and shortlist a few companies, it’s time to get in touch. This step will let you verify the legitimacy of the moving company you chose so you can avoid any potential headaches from scams.
  • When you’re ready to schedule an on-site walk-through. Good moving companies will require a walk-through of most homes. Some exceptions are if you live in a smaller space, like a one or two-bedroom apartment, and can give your mover a reasonably accurate list of how much you have to move.

As you’re planning a long-distance move, consider all the options available.

Hire professional movers for everything.

This is the easiest option. Having pros move your things frees you to travel to your new location on your timeline. Maybe you take a vacation on your way or visit family or friends!

However, having professional movers take on an end-to-end job is the most expensive option. Your property will be out of your sight and control during the move and you’ll need to pay for third-party insurance.

Rent a moving truck and pack it yourself.

If you’re looking for the cheapest way to move long distances, this is it! You get to keep your things with you during your whole move and if you plan your route well, you can make some fun road trip stops.

While this is the least expensive option, you’ll need to invest the time to load your moving truck, which is a labor-intensive job. Plus, someone needs to drive the truck, which can be an experience if you’ve never driven a large vehicle before.

Rent a moving truck, but hire movers to help load and unload.

This option allows you to leave the heavy lifting to the pros and since movers charge by the hour, if you’re well-organized, you can have them in and out in a few hours for a reasonable price. Movers also come prepped with plastic wrap and will disassemble furniture like your bedframe or dining room table if you don’t have time to do it yourself.

If you choose this option, make sure you label all boxes by room so you can avoid a chaotic unpacking experience. Remember, you’ll still need to have someone onboard used to driving a large moving truck and you won’t have the same flexibility to travel on your schedule since you’ll be paying by the day for your rental truck.

Hire furniture movers and drive the smaller items in your vehicle.

This option allows you to hire out moving the cumbersome things, saving your time (and your back) and if you coordinate with your moving company, you can have all your furniture delivered when you arrive, making the move-in process more pleasant.

Be aware that long-distance furniture movers charge by weight, so if you have lots of heavy wood furniture, it can get costly. Also, fragile items, like glassware, need lots of packing material, so they don’t break during travel. You might end up with more boxes than you can fit in your vehicle.

Recent reviews for Lakeland Movers

337359

From one consumer to another, DO NOT USE GOOD MOVE USA for your move. The company is deceiving and is well versed in extorting money from its customers. First off, they requested a deposit which was paid and I had proof of it, after they loaded our belong...

- Nathali Zas
196492

These guys are truly professional movers and really made what would normally be a stressful experience of moving an entire house seem very easy. They were fast and efficient but still made sure to take extra care of delicate items like our grandfather clo...

- Blanca Garces
338176

It's rare to come across genuine people who care, especially in the moving industry. This company not only helped me move in a record time, they also became a support system for me during those difficult times. Robbie and Mike were absolutely phenomenal! ...

- ana flores
214759

Beware Beware Beware This is for employees carriers and customers I advise you to stay far away from Amanda /Eglise Mingle aka Goodmove USA. I have been in the moving industry for 15 years and I never experienced a work environment like this ever. I've ...

- lazaro scull
385294

I want to say that this move was flawless! Good Move USA were here on time and were very professional. It was a quick move but they made it effortless! I would recommend Good Move USA service again to my friends and family. Thank you again.

- Sheba Estes
13314

Excellent Job! We have used Embrey Moving Solutions previously to move our entire home. And this past week we called with short notice and they had no problem fitting us into their schedule to bring us a very large white leather sectional. They shrink wra...

- Maggie Martin
134725

I would certainly use Embrey's Moving again!

- Victor Lindenmeyer
111464

I was very impressed from day one of the estimate through the actual move day. Stephen came to provide the estimate and was very professional. They showed up on the pack-day on time, and worked so efficiently with obvious concern for my fragile items th...

- Robin Lord-Boisson
80946

Unbelievable service from beginning to end! scheduling my move was super easy. Mr. Embrey was very responsive, and able to answer any questions that I had. The movers themselves were extremely professional and courteous throughout the entire move. Even af...

- Manuel Bellicii
552334

New Home Casa Nueva Movers paid close attention to every detail of our move. They took the time to label boxes accurately, ensuring everything ended up in the right place. Their meticulous approach made unpacking a breeze.

- Raymond Miller
552337

New Home Casa Nueva Movers paid close attention to every detail of our move. They took the time to label boxes accurately, ensuring everything ended up in the right place. Their meticulous approach made unpacking a breeze.

- Raymond Miller
552333

New Home Casa Nueva Movers paid close attention to every detail of our move. They took the time to label boxes accurately, ensuring everything ended up in the right place. Their meticulous approach made unpacking a breeze.

- Raymond Miller

Everything You Need to Know About Lakeland Moving Companies

I’m searching for Movers servicing my zip code in Lakeland.

Many movers provide service to multiple zip codes in and around Lakeland. Browse through a sample of the Movers in Lakeland below to find the right professional in your area for your project. Remember to contact each of these professionals individually to ask about their prices, recent successful moving services jobs, how they bill, and what licenses or permits they have or will have to get for your job:

  • BIG BOY MOVING:
    • Service Area Zip Code: 34747, 32719 and 32853
  • A-1 Affordable Movers:
    • Service Area Zip Code: 33568 and 34692
  • independent moving & storage,inc:
    • Service Area Zip Code: 33662 and 33584

If you weren't able to find the right mover company that services your Lakeland zip code, don't worry. Try contacting the company directly to ask them what surrounding areas they also service near Lakeland.

Will Moving Services work in Lakeland require permits, inspections, special licenses, etc.?

Whether you’re mover job is in Lakeland or any other city, you're going to want to do a bit of research before hiring movers. Even small jobs may have certain regulations around them. Often, the mover performing the work will have any required permits, inspections, etc. under control, but not always. Short answer: Research yourself and double check with the moving services folks that everything is in order.

How many movers does Lakeland have?

There are around 50 companies throughout Lakeland to help you with your next moving services job.

  • 12 of them have an A or A+ rating from Better Business Bureau.

All Moving Companies in Lakeland, FL

Porch Pro Headshot Integrity Moves Moving Labor LLC
Movers
Serves Lakeland, Florida
We provide moving labor, full-service moves, long distance moves, deliveries and home rearrangement services. We complete long distance moves in an average of 2-3 days. We deliver heavy furniture, exercise equipment and other large household items. We also assist with commercial moves. We provide...Read more about Integrity Moves Moving Labor LLC
We provide moving labor, full-service moves, long distance moves, deliveries and home rearrangement services. We complete long distance moves in an average of 2-3 days. We deliver heavy furniture, exercise equipment and other large household items. We also assist with commercial moves. We provide...Read more about Integrity Moves Moving Labor LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Pink moving and storage.llc
Movers
Serves Lakeland, Florida
(20)
ink Moving & Storage LLC is a unique and trusted Central Florida moving company. We specialize in both Residential and Commercial moving. Our crew has more than 20 years of moving experience combined. We are committed to providing the highest quality and best prices to our customers both locally and...Read more about Pink moving and storage.llc
ink Moving & Storage LLC is a unique and trusted Central Florida moving company. We specialize in both Residential and Commercial moving. Our crew has more than 20 years of moving experience combined. We are committed to providing the highest quality and best prices to our customers both locally and...Read more about Pink moving and storage.llc
Porch Pro Headshot United Relocation
Movers
Serves Lakeland, Florida
We are a long distance moving company with extensive experience in coordinating interstate moving and storage requests. You can benefit from our years of experience with these types of moves. From the pre-move plan to pricing, packing and what to do upon arrival, United Relocation prepares you with ...Read more about United Relocation
We are a long distance moving company with extensive experience in coordinating interstate moving and storage requests. You can benefit from our years of experience with these types of moves. From the pre-move plan to pricing, packing and what to do upon arrival, United Relocation prepares you with ...Read more about United Relocation
Porch Pro Headshot T&T Professional Lawn Care Services
Movers
Serves Lakeland, Florida
We are a team of business professionals and teenagers working hard together to keep your home and Business beautiful. We are simply known as Tampa Bay's #1 cleanup team! 10 years in the Business
We are a team of business professionals and teenagers working hard together to keep your home and Business beautiful. We are simply known as Tampa Bay's #1 cleanup team! 10 years in the Business
Porch Pro Headshot Expert Movers
Movers
Serves Lakeland, Florida
(8)
Porch Pro Headshot Luke's Apartment Movers - Tampa Bay
Movers
Serves Lakeland, Florida
(5)
"Friendly team were in in 8am sharp and ready to rock n roll. My quote was 100% accurate with respect and proud. Paula you priced me to the penny. My relocation was just perfect and Luke's Apartment Movers really helped me a lot."
"Friendly team were in in 8am sharp and ready to rock n roll. My quote was 100% accurate with respect and proud. Paula you priced me to the penny. My relocation was just perfect and Luke's Apartment Movers really helped me a lot."
Porch Pro Headshot Firstclassmoversofcentralflorida@gmail.com
Movers
Serves Lakeland, Florida
(3)
"I've moved several times in the past few years 5x to be exact and I must say this was the best experience I've ever had with a moving company. The staff was very professional and friendly they put everything where I asked even help me put up blinds."
"I've moved several times in the past few years 5x to be exact and I must say this was the best experience I've ever had with a moving company. The staff was very professional and friendly they put everything where I asked even help me put up blinds."
Porch Pro Headshot Southern Vision Movers
Movers
Serves Lakeland, Florida
10 years of experience mover who has started own company to enhance the craft of being able to properly move individuals in a timely manner and efficiently. No matter the job it will get done in not only a professional manner but at a reasonable price and most importantly timely no riding the clock ...Read more about Southern Vision Movers
10 years of experience mover who has started own company to enhance the craft of being able to properly move individuals in a timely manner and efficiently. No matter the job it will get done in not only a professional manner but at a reasonable price and most importantly timely no riding the clock ...Read more about Southern Vision Movers
Porch Pro Headshot Handy Dandy Moving Service | Orlando FL
Movers
Serves Lakeland, Florida
Being your local Orlando Movers is something we take tremendous pride in and truly value the expectations that come with that. Handy Dandy Moving Service is a locally based Orlando FL moving company, that provides a numerous amount of moving services in your area. Some of the services we offer i...Read more about Handy Dandy Moving Service | Orlando FL
Being your local Orlando Movers is something we take tremendous pride in and truly value the expectations that come with that. Handy Dandy Moving Service is a locally based Orlando FL moving company, that provides a numerous amount of moving services in your area. Some of the services we offer i...Read more about Handy Dandy Moving Service | Orlando FL
Porch Pro Headshot Small Moves of Tampa
Movers
Serves Lakeland, Florida
"We help people move their goods from anywhere in Tampa, Florida. Whether it’s one place to another. We offer all inclusive Tampa Moving services for relocations like packing, loading and moving. "
"We help people move their goods from anywhere in Tampa, Florida. Whether it’s one place to another. We offer all inclusive Tampa Moving services for relocations like packing, loading and moving. "
Porch Pro Headshot A Move Ahead Movers
Movers
Serves Lakeland, Florida
(54)
Porch Pro Headshot INTERIOR DESIGN CONCEPTS OF FLORIDA LLC
Movers
Serves Lakeland, Florida
To go above and beyond to add value to your property.
To go above and beyond to add value to your property.
Porch Pro Headshot Florida Movers R US
Movers
Serves Lakeland, Florida
Porch Pro Headshot HireAHelper
Movers
Serves Lakeland, Florida
(26)
We are a national company with a brick-and-mortar headquarters located in Oceanside, CA. To ensure your move goes smoothly, you can reach a real person here 7 days a week.
We are a national company with a brick-and-mortar headquarters located in Oceanside, CA. To ensure your move goes smoothly, you can reach a real person here 7 days a week. Learn more at HireAHelper.com.

Latest projects near Lakeland

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Lakeland 33805
Moving
Comments from Customer
Got a job transfer need to move out of my apartment in Lakeland Florida and into a new one in Salt Lake City Utah
Auburndale 33823
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Moving from Auburndale Fl. to Casa Grande Az - approx 9-26 or 27th
Lakeland 33803
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Transfer an elders possessions from a very small 2nd floor studio apartment in azalea park in lakeland Fl to a residence in Carillon Lakes Fl. There is a smallish upright piano a large flat tv on top of the dressers 2 ikea dressers 2 small ikea lounge chairs 1 foldable twin bed frame and twin mattress 2 small bedside tables. Plus books clothing NOappliances. Except for the piano and Tv its light stuff though there is plenty of junk to be boxed up and removed. The unit needs to be emptied.
Lakeland 33811
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Were moving to a new home.
Lakeland 33813
Moving
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Moving from south Lakeland to sebring fl. two bed two bath duplex to two bed two bath duplex. no stairs
Lakeland 33801
Moving
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Moving out of rental by month end.Small 3 bedroom with about 1000 sq. ft. Big items are washer and dryer and refrigeratorRest is furniture and personal items
Moving
Move from address
2205 Mission Hills Drive, Lakeland, FL 33810
Move out date
Tue, Apr. 23, 2019
Move to address
947 Forest Breeze Path, Leesburg, FL 34748
Move in date
Wed, Apr. 24, 2019
Number of bedrooms
2
Home square footage
1500
Lakeland 33810
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Comments from Customer
We are from a house to apartment. 3 rooms of furniture.
Lakeland 33809
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Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.