Orlando moves don’t price like Tampa or Miami. The hourly clock is shaped by theme-park-shift schedules, gated HOA paperwork, and the afternoon thunderstorm window that drops in by 3pm from June through September. Here’s what an honest 2026 binding flat figure looks like from our Forsyth Road yard, and where the real cost drivers hide.
The 2026 baseline
NK runs one written flat figure signed at the desk before the truck rolls. No clock games, no “heavy item” surprises on delivery. These are the local Orange County numbers we quote off this year:
| Move type | 2026 flat range |
|---|---|
| Hourly local (2 movers + 26-ft truck) | $189/hr |
| 1-bedroom apartment, local | $595 |
| 2-bedroom, local | $1,295 |
| 3-bedroom house, local | $2,295 |
| Long-distance start (Orlando outbound) | from $2,985 |
| Booking deposit (credited back) | $245 |
I started NK in 2014 so a single owner walks every Avalon Park and Lake Nona estimate, signs the flat figure, and keeps the same uniformed W-2 crew on it from curb to living room. — Nestor Velasquez
What bumps the bill
The honest add-ons sit on a short list. Most of these get caught at the in-home or video walkthrough, so the binding figure already includes them:
- Long carries past 75 ft from truck to door (common in Mills 50 and Thornton Park)
- Walkups above the third floor without a freight elevator
- Upright or baby grand piano: from $475
- Gun safe over 350 lb: walk-board and stair-climbing dolly time
- Full-pack day add-on: archive paper, custom wood crates for heirloom pieces
- Storage between leases at the Forsyth Rd bay, climate-controlled
Orlando route ranges
Long-distance from Orlando is priced by miles, weight, and the I-95 / I-75 / I-4 lane. Same NK chief on the truck both ends. Indicative 2026 ranges for a typical 2-bedroom load:
| Route | Miles | 2-bed range |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando → Miami | 235 | $3,200–$4,400 |
| Orlando → Tampa | 85 | $2,985–$3,800 |
| Orlando → Jacksonville | 140 | $3,100–$4,100 |
| Orlando → Atlanta | 440 | $3,900–$5,400 |
| Orlando → Nashville | 690 | $4,600–$6,800 |
The theme-park-shift discount
Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld cast and crew off-days fall Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, never weekends. Booking into that window keeps our trucks rolling on quieter freeways and we pass the time savings back. Ask Camila about the mid-week slot when she takes your call.
How a binding flat works
- Free in-home or video walkthrough with Devin or Nestor. Twenty minutes per room.
- Written binding figure emailed within 24 hours.
- $245 deposit holds the calendar slot; credited back on move day.
- Uniformed W-2 NK crew arrives in a 26-ft truck with the figure already signed.
- Payment on delivery. The number on the contract is the number you pay.
Common cost mistakes
The estimates that blow up almost always share one of these patterns:
FAQ
Is the $245 deposit refundable?
Credited back against the move-day balance. If you cancel more than 72 hours out we refund it in full.
Do you charge for stairs or long carries?
Both are folded into the binding flat figure when we walk the home. No surprise stair fees on delivery.
What about the Florida sales tax?
Labor on a household move is exempt under Florida statute. We charge tax only on materials sold separately, like boxes or wardrobe cartons.
Do you take cards?
Visa, Mastercard, Amex, ACH, or check on delivery. Whatever’s easiest.
Want a real number for your block? Request a free Orlando moving quote and Nestor will personally walk the estimate — in person at Avalon Park, by video at Lake Nona, your call.