Business Details
Expert Moving & Storage Solutions in St. Petersburg, FL
Blocker Transfer & Storage has been the trusted moving expert in West Florida since 1898, delivering unparalleled service across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Our century-long legacy is built on innovation, from pioneering early 20th-century construction material transport to implementing real-time tracking systems for modern shipments. We specialize in comprehensive moving solutions including local and long-distance relocations, international moves, office transitions, and specialized rigging for heavy equipment. Our in-house 400-ton four-point gantry system and dedicated rigging team set industry standards for handling delicate industrial machinery. With a fleet of custom-designed furniture vans and climate-controlled storage facilities, we ensure secure, damage-free transport and storage for personal and business clients.Our team's expertise extends to military relocations, corporate record storage, and emergency move planning, supported by a century of accumulated knowledge in logistics optimization. We maintain transparency through binding contracts for long-distance moves and offer packing/unpacking services to guarantee item safety. Serving Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Ocala, Gainesville, and surrounding areas, our commitment to customer satisfaction remains rooted in the same principles established by founder A.T. Blocker over 125 years ago.
Services
Local Moves
Long Distance Moves
International Moves
Office Relocations
Industrial Rigging
Storage Solutions
Packing Services
Military Moves
Record Storage
Equipment Transportation
Highlights and features
- Over 125 years of continuous service in the moving industry
- Only in-house rigging team in the Tampa Bay Area
- 400-ton four-point gantry system for heavy equipment moves
- Climate-controlled storage facilities since 1898
- Binding contracts guarantee all quoted moving prices
Services
Local Moves
Blocker Transfer & Storage provides comprehensive local moving services throughout West Florida, specializing in residential relocations since 1898. Our experienced team offers complete packing/unpacking services, blanket wrapping for furniture protection, and floor runners for high-traffic areas. With modern, custom-designed furniture vans and polite, uniformed staff, we ensure efficient moves with minimal disruption to homeowners. Our local moving services include pre-move planning, itemized inventory, and guaranteed delivery timelines.
Industrial Rigging
Our specialized rigging division handles complex industrial moves using a 400-ton four-point gantry system, the only in-house rigging team in the Tampa Bay Area. We provide complete turnkey solutions including equipment dismantling, packing, transport, and reassembly. With 22 years of dedicated heavy plant moving experience, we manage delicate machinery transportation while maintaining operational integrity. Our engineers develop customized lifting solutions for oversized industrial equipment, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations during plant relocations.
Storage Solutions
Since 1898, we've provided secure storage solutions with climate-controlled facilities across West Florida. Our warehouse system offers individual container storage with complete privacy, detailed inventory tracking, and 24/7 security monitoring. Services include short-term and long-term storage options for residential and commercial clients, with military-grade protection for sensitive materials. All stored items receive protective wrapping and are organized for efficient retrieval and delivery when needed.
Office Relocations
Blocker specializes in minimizing business downtime during office moves through meticulous planning and specialized equipment. Our process includes pre-move consultations, floor plan analysis, and customized tagging systems for efficient equipment tracking. We provide printed staff instructions to simplify packing and offer after-hours moving options to maintain business continuity. For large-scale corporate relocations, we coordinate full plant moves while maintaining operational readiness throughout the transition.
Long Distance Moves
We offer nationwide moving services with binding contracts that guarantee quoted prices for moves over 100 miles. Our long-distance specialists provide same-day and next-day service options for shorter routes under 500 miles. All furniture receives quilt-pad wrapping protection, and we offer flexible packing/unpacking services. Our experienced crews handle cross-country relocations with guaranteed delivery timelines, including specialized transportation for oversized items that other companies cannot accommodate.
Questions
What areas do you service for local moves?
We provide local moving services throughout West Florida, including Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Ocala, and Gainesville metropolitan areas.
Do you offer long-distance moving services?
Yes, we provide long-distance moving services anywhere in the United States with binding contracts guaranteeing quoted prices.
What specialized moving equipment do you have?
We operate a 400-ton four-point gantry system and have the only in-house rigging team in the Tampa Bay Area for heavy equipment moves.
Do you provide storage solutions?
Yes, we offer secure climate-controlled storage facilities with individual containers and complete inventory tracking since 1898.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa and MasterCard for local relocations, with binding contracts available for long-distance moves.
Are your movers trained professionals?
Yes, all our staff are uniformed professionals with specialized training in proper packing techniques and furniture handling procedures.
