Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Moving Experts in Florida
Founded in 1995 by Doug Strott, Doug's Hourly Muscle has built a reputation as a trusted leader in residential and commercial moving services across Florida. Our family-owned business combines over 25 years of industry experience with a commitment to treating every client with respect and fairness. We specialize in handling delicate and oversized items, including gun safes, pianos, antiques, and golf carts, while offering free moving boxes with refundable deposits. Our team prioritizes efficiency, reliability, and customer satisfaction, ensuring on-time delivery and damage-free moves.Recognized for our community involvement, we've supported local initiatives like the Dream Center's bicycle donation program. Licensed, insured, and dedicated to transparency, we provide free on-site estimates and use low-profile trailers for safer, faster loading. With testimonials praising our punctuality, care, and cost-saving efficiency, we remain a top choice for stress-free relocations.
Services
Moving Services
Packing Services
Gun Safe Moving
Piano Moving
Antique Moving
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer on-time pickup and delivery with guaranteed satisfaction.
- We specialize in moving gun safes, pianos, and antiques safely.
- Free moving boxes with refundable deposit for customer convenience.
- Licensed and insured with professional damage resolution processes.
- Low-profile trailers ensure efficient loading and unloading.
What people say
On time, quick, considerate
Excellent and fast
Zero damage
Saved me a lot of money
Least stressful moving experience
Services
Moving Services
Our moving services cover residential and commercial relocations across Florida, utilizing low-profile trailers for efficient loading. We handle items of all sizes, from standard furniture to oversized equipment, ensuring timely delivery and minimal disruption. Clients praise our crew's speed, care, and ability to complete moves ahead of schedule.
Packing Services
We provide comprehensive packing services with free boxes and refundable deposits. Our team uses specialized techniques for fragile items like plates and glasses, ensuring secure transport. Customers appreciate our attention to detail in labeling and organizing belongings to streamline the moving process.
Gun Safe Moving
Specialized moving services for gun safes, combining equipment and expertise to ensure safe transport. We prioritize stability and security during relocation, addressing the unique challenges of heavy, bulky safes. Clients trust our experienced team for this high-risk task.
Piano Moving
Our piano moving service addresses the delicate nature of musical instruments, using specialized padding and lifting techniques. We handle upright and grand pianos with care to prevent damage during transit, maintaining their structural and functional integrity.
Antique Moving
Antique moving services focus on preserving the value and condition of collectibles and heirlooms. We employ custom wrapping and secure placement strategies to protect fragile or irreplaceable items, ensuring their safe arrival at their new location.
People
Doug Strott
Owner
Doug Strott founded Doug's Hourly Muscle in 1995 after growing up in the St. Pete/Pinellas area. With over 25 years of moving industry experience, he prioritizes customer satisfaction through fair pricing and reliable service.
Jackie Strott
Co-Owner
Jackie Strott co-founded the company with her husband Doug, contributing to its growth through a focus on community relationships and operational excellence. She remains actively involved in day-to-day management.
Alex Strott
Operations Manager
Alex Strott manages daily operations, ensuring efficient service delivery. As part of the founding family, he maintains the company's commitment to quality while overseeing crew coordination and client communications.
Vern Strott
Estimator
Vern Strott provides on-site estimates and client consultations, leveraging his moving expertise to create accurate cost projections. He frequently interacts with customers to explain processes and offer efficiency tips.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve all of Florida, including Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Manatee counties, with reliable moving and packing services.
How can I get a free quote?
Contact us via phone or our website to schedule a free on-site estimate with one of our moving specialists.
Do you handle specialty items?
Yes, we specialize in moving gun safes, pianos, antiques, and other delicate or oversized items safely.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes, we are fully licensed and insured, with professional damage resolution processes in place.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards and cash payments. Please contact our office for specific details.
How can I prepare for a move?
Label boxes clearly, unplug electronics, and remove cars from driveways. Visit our Moving Tips page for detailed guidance.
Reviews (5)
Andrea Bates
Jan 17, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Value
Super nice guy very professional would definitely recommend
Super nice guy very professional would definitely recommend
Lynn Fluker
Feb 03, 2021
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This company was absolutely amazing. The guys were at our house on time, were very friendly and very professional. They moved so fast, I couldn't believe how much they did in such a short time. Disassembling and reassembling beds, moving very heavy furniture up and downstairs - we have no complaints at all. I would highly recommend doug's hourly muscle!
Patricia Covone
Dec 17, 2020
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Positive:Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
The best movers ever! They kept our stuff overnight and were punctual, courteous, efficient and fast! Even when our closing was longer than expected and my husband lost his cell phone, they were pro active and came back to the house after waiting for us the first time. We highly recommend this company!!
The best movers ever! They kept our stuff overnight and were punctual, courteous, efficient and fast! Even when our closing was longer than expected and my husband lost his cell phone, they were pro active and came back to the house after waiting for us the first time. We highly recommend this company!!
Eryn LaLonde
Oct 29, 2020
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My father and I moved out of a 4 story townhome. Dougs had everything in the truck and ready to go in less time than they had predicted. It was extremely hot but they were fast and efficient and smiled the whole time. Nothing was broken or damaged. They supplied the wardrobe boxes to move everything that was on hangers. They even took my beds and furniture apart and reassembled it on the other end. They are the best. Very friendly too!!
Shar Kline
Oct 05, 2020
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We hired Dougs Hourly Muscle for our move from Clearwater to Parrish. We would definitely recommend them for your move. AJ and Roy got our furniture into the truck pretty quickly and were careful, then drove to Parrish and unloaded in under 4 hours! The price was also very good.
