The Miami Moving Survival Guide: What to Expect When You Hire the Wrong Guys in North Miami, FL
So… you’re moving in Miami.
You found a mover online — maybe on Craigslist, maybe in a Facebook group. They said all the right things:
“Don’t worry, we got you.”
“Flat rate, no surprises.”
“We’re pros.” 😎
You felt good about it. You even bragged to your neighbor that you got a great deal. You’re already dreaming about how smooth and easy this move is going to be.
Then moving day hits. And reality checks in — hard.
🚩Red Flag #1: The Mystery Movers
They show up 90 minutes late in an unmarked truck. You wonder if this is a move or a kidnapping. No uniforms. No tools. No blankets. One guy looks like he’s still half asleep. The other is on a phone call when he knocks on your door.
You think: This is fine. They’ll get into the groove soon.
They don’t.
🐌 Red Flag #2: The Slow Crawl Begins
What should be a 5-hour move starts dragging. These guys are moving like they’re underwater. They stop to chat. They “check something in the truck.” One takes a smoke break every 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, you’re doing time math in your head like:
If we’re on item #3 of 200… and it’s been two hours… 😐
💸 Red Flag #3: The Magical Disappearing Flat Rate
Suddenly, “flat rate” turns into:
“Oh, that was for two hours.”
“Oh, stairs weren’t included.”
“Oh, we charge for tape — $25 a roll.”
“Oh, fuel surcharge is 18%.”
What started at $500 is now creeping toward $1,200 — and they’ve barely loaded half the truck.
📦 Red Flag #4: Bagged and Doomed
They start groaning about your bags. “Bags are hard to stack, man. Boxes only.”
You think: Didn’t I tell them I had bags?
You did. But that’s not the point — the point is to stall, complain, and pad the clock.
🚚 Red Flag #5: The Truck That Couldn’t
The truck is small. Too small. You ask if it’ll all fit.
“Yeah yeah, we’ll make it work.”
They don’t.
It turns into a 2-trip move — which means double the hours and double your bill. You consider crying but realize there’s no time — you’re paying by the hour.
🤯 Red Flag #6: Zero Communication
You ask a question. They shrug. You give directions. They forget. You point out a fragile item. They nod — then slam it onto a pile of boxes.
You’re babysitting grown men while paying $150/hour.
😤 And Finally… the Breakdown
You’re halfway through the day, and nothing’s done. You’re sweating, stressed, and your stomach is growling. The movers are arguing about lunch.
You realize:
I hired the wrong guys. Big time.
🚨 What You Should Expect
At Royal Movers, we don’t make your move a survival mission.
We’re veteran-owned. Trained. Professional. We show up on time, with the right crew, the right tools, and a plan. We ask questions before the move. We don’t “guess and charge later.” We move fast — because we actually know what we’re doing.
We’re not trying to stretch hours. We’re trying to earn your trust — and your referrals.
📞 Call Royal Movers. We don’t do horror stories. We do real moving, done right — in Miami and all of South Florida.
Frequently asked questions
We’re one of the Miami moving experts. At any time, if you have any questions, just visit our contact page or call us.
We accept: cash, bank checks, company checks, and major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. Personal checks are not accepted.
No. We never charge any fees not described in your job contract. There are additional costs for any materials used such as tape, stretch-wrap and boxes (furniture pads, dollies, tools, taxes, tolls, and fuel are included in your rate).
This depends on many factors, such as the time of year, weather conditions, size of your shipment, time required to load and unload, and the direction and distance your shipment is traveling.
