Moving to Melbourne, Florida is easier when you plan around the neighborhood you are actually moving into. A mover serving all of Brevard County may be a good fit, but a storage unit on the other side of the county can add unnecessary trips when you are unpacking.
This guide focuses on mainland Melbourne around Lake Washington Road, North Wickham Road, and nearby Aurora Road – the area surrounding Summerset Apartments. It also covers decisions that matter when relocating from West Melbourne, Eau Gallie, elsewhere in Florida, or another state.
Start by confirming your move-in date and access arrangements. Then compare movers using the same inventory and decide whether you need storage at all. The businesses below are research starting points, not a quality ranking or a guarantee of service. Confirm current availability, terms, and registration before booking.
Key takeaways
- Start with your destination: building, floor, stairs, and unloading arrangements.
- Get comparable written estimates from movers using the same inventory.
- Verify registration: FDACS for moves within Florida, FMCSA for interstate moves.
- Storage nearby: several facilities sit in the Wickham/Aurora corridor near Lake Washington Road.
Start with your destination, not the moving truck
Tell your mover the exact building and apartment number, floor, stairs, and approximate distance from a legal unloading spot to the door. A two-bedroom move can take very different amounts of time depending on access and how much furniture you own.
For a move to Summerset, confirm key pickup, move-in requirements, unloading arrangements, and any truck or container restrictions with the leasing team before setting the final schedule. Do not assume that a parking space can be reserved or that a portable container can remain onsite.
Measure large furniture and the path it must travel, including doorways and stair turns. Keep a simple inventory with photos; the same list will help you compare quotes and choose a storage unit if needed.
Four Melbourne moving companies to research
A company’s local office address is useful context, but its distance from your apartment is not the main hiring criterion. Ask how travel time is billed and whether its crew can handle your specific move.
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK – Brevard County
Local office: 285 North Drive, Suite H, Melbourne, FL 32934. Phone: 321-348-4739.
Its Brevard County page lists local and long-distance moving, packing, loading and unloading, and moving supplies. It also specifically discusses apartment moves and stairs.
What to ask: Request separate estimates for a complete move and loading/unloading assistance if you are considering renting your own truck. Confirm crew size, minimum hours, travel charges, and how stair access affects the quote.
Official local office and services.
Sorensen Moving & Storage
Melbourne location: 950 West Eau Gallie Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32935. Use the official location page for current quote contact details; its pages display more than one phone number.
Sorensen advertises residential moving, packing, and storage services. It is worth researching if your belongings need to be held between pickup and delivery or you want packing included in the move.
What to ask: Is storage billed separately? Can you retrieve individual items while they are stored? What handling, pickup, and redelivery fees apply? For a long-distance move, identify the actual carrier and delivery arrangements.
Official locations and storage services.
A Mother’s Touch Movers
Local context: Melbourne-based; the company states that it serves moves throughout Florida.
This is another provider to compare for a move within Melbourne or elsewhere in the state. Its official website includes residential moving services and a contact page for estimates.
What to ask: Explain your apartment access, furniture inventory, and whether you need packing. Confirm the service area for your exact origin and destination rather than assuming that statewide service includes every type of interstate move.
Official company website and estimate contact.
KB Movers
Listed address: 221 West Hibiscus Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32901.
KB Movers describes itself as a Melbourne-based moving company serving local moves and moves across Florida. It provides another option when gathering comparable written estimates.
What to ask: Confirm what is included in the quoted service, whether furniture disassembly and reassembly cost extra, and how delays or additional inventory are charged.
Official company website and contact information.
How to independently verify a Florida mover
For a move entirely within Florida, start with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services moving guide. FDACS requires intrastate movers to register and directs consumers to its business lookup.
Use the company’s legal name and registration number. Follow the department’s current lookup instructions; its legacy search page advises checking both systems during the portal transition. Match the registration to the company named on your estimate.
For an interstate move, use FMCSA’s registered-mover search. Check the U.S. DOT number, business type, registration information, and complaint information. Establish whether you are dealing with the carrier transporting your belongings or a broker arranging the move.
Registration is a starting check, not a guarantee of good service. Read recent reviews for recurring issues with charges, scheduling, damage, or claims, then ask the company to explain anything concerning.
Questions that make moving quotes comparable
Send each company the same inventory, origin, destination, floor information, and requested date. Ask for a written estimate that explains:
Ask every mover
- Crew size, truck size, hourly rate or other pricing method, and minimum charge.
- Travel time, mileage, fuel, stairs, long carries, and waiting-time charges.
- Packing materials, furniture wrapping, disassembly, and reassembly.
- Deposit, cancellation, rescheduling, and payment terms.
- Loss or damage protection, exclusions, and the claims process.
- How a second stop at storage changes the price.
A low hourly rate can still produce a higher final bill if more hours or extra charges apply. Ask what circumstances could change the estimate and how changes will be documented.
Storage near Lake Washington and Wickham Road
These first four facilities are in the Wickham/Aurora corridor, making them useful starting points for someone moving into the Summerset area. They are not listed in measured distance order. Check the exact route, truck access, and available unit before reserving.
| Facility | Address | Listed options |
|---|---|---|
| Extra Space Storage | 2295 North Wickham Road | Indoor, climate-controlled |
| Extra Space Storage | 1923 North Wickham Road | Drive-up and indoor climate-controlled |
| Extra Space Storage | 2560 Aurora Road | Climate-controlled |
| Public Storage | 1450 North Wickham Road | Indoor, outdoor, and climate-controlled |
| A-1 Storage | 1360 Lake Washington Road | Indoor, air-conditioned, ground-floor; business-hours access |
| Storage King USA – Saint Clair | 914 Saint Clair Street | Climate-controlled interior and drive-up |
Extra Space Storage – 2295 North Wickham Road
Address: 2295 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935.
The operator places this facility near the Lake Washington Road intersection and lists indoor, climate-controlled units. Start here when comparing storage within the Lake Washington/Wickham corridor.
Ask about: The specific unit’s dimensions, first-floor access, loading distance, gate hours, and total monthly cost.
Extra Space Storage – 1923 North Wickham Road
Address: 1923 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935. New-customer phone listed: 321-242-2228.
The facility lists both drive-up and indoor climate-controlled options, including units with differing access arrangements. Compare the unit itself, not just the property name.
Ask about: Ground-floor versus elevator access, drive-up availability, and whether your moving truck can unload conveniently.
Extra Space Storage – 2560 Aurora Road
Address: 2560 Aurora Road, Melbourne, FL 32935. New-customer phone listed: 321-441-8810.
This facility is near Aurora Road and North Wickham Road and lists climate-controlled units. It is another nearby corridor option to compare with the Wickham Road locations.
Ask about: First-floor versus upper-floor inventory, elevator and cart access, and the walking distance from the loading area.
Public Storage – 1450 North Wickham Road
Address: 1450 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935. Phone: 321-426-1729.
The facility lists indoor and outdoor storage, climate-controlled options, and several unit sizes. It provides another operator to compare along Wickham Road.
Ask about: The normal access hours and any conditions for extended access. Its page advertises 24/7 access availability as well as standard property hours, so confirm what applies to your rental.
Two additional options toward US 1 and Eau Gallie
These facilities broaden the search east of the Wickham corridor. Compare their routes with your daily errands and moving schedule.
A-1 Storage – Lake Washington Road
Address: 1360 Lake Washington Road, Melbourne, FL 32935. Phone: 321-259-8714.
A-1 describes itself as a family-owned facility on Lake Washington Road near US 1. Its website lists indoor, air-conditioned, ground-floor units and carts or dollies for use onsite.
Important distinction: Access is limited to its business hours; it does not offer 24-hour access. Ask whether its available unit sizes and access schedule fit your furniture and delivery plans.
Official facility information.
Storage King USA – Saint Clair
Address: 914 Saint Clair Street, Melbourne, FL 32935. Phone: 321-336-5119.
The operator lists climate-controlled interior units and non-climate-controlled drive-up options at this Melbourne facility.
Ask about: Ground-level versus upper-level access and when staff are available. Office hours and access hours differ, which matters if you arrive needing assistance.
Self-storage or storage through your mover?
Self-storage gives you a unit you access under the facility’s rules. It can suit people who need to retrieve belongings gradually after moving. You arrange transport into and out of the unit unless a separate service is included.
Mover-arranged storage can simplify a gap between pickup and delivery. Ask whether belongings are held in a warehouse or another arrangement, how access works, and what handling or redelivery costs apply.
If your old lease ends before the new apartment is ready, compare the complete cost of each approach. Include loading, storage, and the second delivery – not just the monthly storage charge.
Choosing a unit for a two-bedroom move
Do not book solely on a label such as “fits a two-bedroom apartment.” The amount of furniture, how it is packed, and whether you need an aisle all affect the space required.
Give the facility a list of beds, sofas, tables, appliances, and boxes. Ask to see the proposed unit or confirm its dimensions, door opening, height, and any obstructions before making the final choice.
For belongings sensitive to heat or moisture, ask how the climate-controlled space is operated. Climate control is not a promise against every humidity, leak, or damage issue. Store clean, dry items and review the facility’s coverage requirements and exclusions.
Compare the storage bill beyond the introductory rate
Ask for the move-in total and the ongoing monthly total, including any administrative fee, lock, protection plan or insurance requirement, and applicable tax. Confirm how long a promotion lasts and what notice applies to future increases.
Also ask about minimum rental periods, notice to vacate, billing dates, and whether an unused part of a month is refundable. Storage that is convenient to visit can be worth more than a slightly lower rate that adds repeated trips across town.
Plan for mainland Melbourne traffic and Florida weather
For a destination near Lake Washington and Wickham, give the driver the exact approach and unloading instructions. Do not assume that the Melbourne mailing address means the beachside town of Melbourne Beach.
Use Florida 511 and live navigation before the trip, particularly if you are arriving via I-95. If the move includes a beachside address, check the causeway route and truck access at both ends. See our guide to getting around Melbourne for the main roads and causeways.
Plan for heat, rain, and time spent unloading outdoors. Keep drinking water, towels, and essential supplies accessible, and confirm the mover’s weather-delay policy. If severe weather is forecast, coordinate any schedule change with both the mover and your new community.
Utilities and the first-night essentials
Confirm which services you must open in your own name. Where FPL supplies electricity, use its start, stop, or move service page. Confirm the service date before arrival.
Ask the leasing team how water and sewer are handled; do not assume every apartment requires a separate city account. If one is required, the City of Melbourne utility billing page explains the next steps. Check internet availability for your exact apartment and schedule installation if needed.
Keep identification, keys, medications, chargers, documents, toiletries, bedding, and a change of clothes with you. Label a separate first-night box so you can find it without unpacking everything.
A simple local moving timeline
Moving timeline
- Four to six weeks before: Confirm the destination and expected move-in date, build your inventory, request estimates, and check mover registration. For a short-notice move, work through these steps as soon as possible.
- One to two weeks before: Finalize access arrangements, utility setup, insurance requirements, and any storage reservation. Confirm dimensions and loading arrangements for the actual unit.
- Two days before: Reconfirm crew arrival, payment method, key pickup, and the weather plan. Send the driver clear destination instructions.
- On moving day: Keep essentials with you, photograph furniture condition, check the inventory, and make sure any changes to charges are documented.
- After arrival: Check belongings, report problems promptly under the contract’s procedures, and set a date to review whether you still need storage.
Settling into the Lake Washington area
A local move does not end when the truck leaves. Keeping storage and errands near your regular routes can make the first few weeks easier, especially if you are unpacking around a work schedule.
Summerset Apartments is in Melbourne’s Lake Washington/Wickham Road area. If you are considering a move here, check current availability and contact the leasing team to coordinate your move-in details.
Related guides: Living near Lake Washington and Wickham Road, Getting around Melbourne, FL, and First time renting in Melbourne: questions to ask landlords.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I check whether a Florida mover is registered?
For a move entirely within Florida, start with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services moving guide and its business lookup. For an interstate move, use FMCSA’s registered-mover search. Match the registration to the company named on your estimate.
Where is self-storage near Lake Washington and Wickham Road?
Facilities in the Wickham/Aurora corridor include Extra Space Storage at 2295 and 1923 North Wickham Road and 2560 Aurora Road, and Public Storage at 1450 North Wickham Road. Check the exact route, truck access, and available unit before reserving.
How do I make moving quotes comparable?
Send each company the same inventory, origin, destination, floor information, and requested date, and ask for a written estimate that explains pricing, extra charges, and the claims process.
What should I confirm before moving into Summerset?
Confirm key pickup, move-in requirements, unloading arrangements, and any truck or container restrictions with the leasing team before setting the final schedule.