--- title: The 3 Best Moving companies in Fort Lauderdale | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/fort-lauderdale/moving-companies/ updated: 2026-10-31 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Fort Lauderdale](https://thelocalthree.com/fort-lauderdale/) - [Moving companies](https://thelocalthree.com/moving-companies/) - [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) - [For businesses](https://thelocalthree.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://thelocalthree.com/) 2. [Florida](https://thelocalthree.com/florida/) 3. [Fort Lauderdale](https://thelocalthree.com/fort-lauderdale/) 4. Moving companies Fort Lauderdale · Moving companies # The 3 Best Moving companies in Fort Lauderdale 2027 Edition Three moving companies in Fort Lauderdale worth calling first, chosen from 5 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it. Updated October 31, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 5 moving companies we reviewed in Fort Lauderdale, these three had the strongest records: 2,783 public reviews between them, averaging 4.4 out of 5. Local Three editors · October 31, 2026 Reader Favorite ## [Direct Relocation Services](https://thelocalthree.com/business/direct-relocation-services-fort-lauderdale/) **4.1** from 609 reviews Based in Fort Lauderdale Coverage Based in Fort Lauderdale ### Why we picked them A large, loyal client base: 609 public reviews, averaging 4.1 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 954-557-7056](tel:+19545577056)[Website](https://www.directrelocationservices.com/) Editor's Pick ## [Solomon & Sons Relocation Services](https://thelocalthree.com/business/solomon-sons-relocation-services-fort-lauderdale/) **4.6** from 2076 reviews Based in Fort Lauderdale Coverage Based in Fort Lauderdale ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 5 moving companies we reviewed in Fort Lauderdale: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 561-250-7707](tel:+15612507707)[Website](https://www.ssrelocation.com/) Selection 03 ## [Bekins Of South Florida](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-f2520c48ace521c9/) **4.4** from 98 (2021) reviews Based in Fort Lauderdale Coverage Based in Fort Lauderdale ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.4 from 98 (2021) reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 954-204-3327](tel:+19542043327)[Website](https://www.bekinssf.com) Beyond the three ## More moving companies in Fort Lauderdale Other Fort Lauderdale companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 5 in all for this work. - Special Deliveries Of South Florida 4.7 · 28 (2021) - A-1-a Atlantic Moving & Storage 4.0 · 58 (2021) At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected moving companies in Fort Lauderdale | | 01 Direct Relocation Services | 02 Solomon & Sons Relocation Services | 03 Bekins Of South Florida | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Reader Favorite | Editor's Pick | – | | Rating | 4.1 · 609 reviews | 4.6 · 2076 reviews | 4.4 · 98 (2021) reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale | Methodology ## How we selected these businesses Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies. [Read the full methodology](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 1. **We start with everyone.** 5 moving companies in Fort Lauderdale, from public listings and review platforms. 2. **We remove the risky.** No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating. 3. **We read the record.** Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm. 4. **Editors keep three.** And write down who each one suits best. Selection is never for sale. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). Local facts · Broward ## Fort Lauderdale, by the numbers Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call. Median home value: Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077). $486,700 [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25077?g=160XX00US1224000) · 2020–2024 Homes built before 1990: 73,696 of 101,691 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built). 72.5% [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25034?g=160XX00US1224000) · 2020–2024 Households in Fort Lauderdale: Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003. 80,999 [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25003?g=160XX00US1224000) · 2020–2024 Atlantic hurricane season: An average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes. June 1 to November 30 [NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/) · 1991–2020 climate period Median year homes were built: Half of all housing units were built before this year (ACS table B25035). 1973 [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25035?g=160XX00US1224000) · 2020–2024 Owner-occupied homes: 43,841 of 80,999 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003). 54.1% [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25003?g=160XX00US1224000) · 2020–2024 Public sources, checked October 31, 2026. Local guide ## Hiring moving companies in Fort Lauderdale: what to know first ### Check the license Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer. ### Compare written quotes Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included. ### Ask about the warranty In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell. ### Pay in stages Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in [our Fort Lauderdale cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/moving-companies-cost-fort-lauderdale/). Request a quote ## Ask our three for a price One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. Questions ## Questions about moving companies in Fort Lauderdale How did the editors choose these moving companies in Fort Lauderdale? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 5 moving companies for Fort Lauderdale. Paid placements never change the order. Which of these moving companies in Fort Lauderdale has the best reviews? Solomon & Sons Relocation Services has a 4.6 rating from 2076 public reviews, the highest on this page. Are these moving companies licensed? 3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check. How many quotes should I get for moving companies in Fort Lauderdale? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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