How to Evaluate Reviews and Ratings for Top Moving Companies in Davenport, FL

How to Evaluate Reviews and Ratings for Top Moving Companies in Davenport, FL

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Evaluating reviews and ratings for top moving companies in Davenport, FL, can feel like a daunting task. How to Identify Reliable Movers in Davenport, FL: Key Tips and Tricks . Yet, it's not impossible! With a little bit of know-how and some attention to detail, you can sift through the noise and find the real gems.


First things first, don't just look at the overall star rating. While it's tempting to go for the company with the highest number of stars, it's not always the best indicator of quality. Instead, dive into the written reviews (yes, those lengthy paragraphs) to get a clearer picture of what previous customers have experienced. Pay attention to the specifics they mention - was the company punctual? Did they handle belongings with care? A five-star review saying "Great service!" doesn't tell you much, does it?


Oh, and let's talk about consistency. It's crucial to notice if there are any recurring themes in the reviews. If multiple people mention damaged furniture or unexpected fees, that's a red flag. On the flip side, if several customers rave about the movers' professionalism and efficiency, that's a good sign. But remember, one or two negative reviews shouldn't be a deal-breaker. No company is perfect (and don't you forget it).


Now, be wary of reviews that seem too good to be true. If a review sounds overly enthusiastic or uses generic phrases, it might be fake. Companies sometimes (unfortunately) pay for positive reviews to boost their reputation. Look for reviews that provide detailed accounts of the moving process, as they're usually more reliable.


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Another tip: check the date of the reviews. A company that had stellar reviews two years ago but has been slipping recently might not be your best bet. It's important to focus on the most recent feedback to get a sense of their current performance.


Consider also the number of reviews. A company with hundreds of reviews and a decent average rating is generally more trustworthy than one with just a handful of glowing reviews. More reviews suggest that the company has been in business for a while and has served many customers.


Lastly, don't forget to cross-reference reviews from different platforms. Piano Movers Davenport FL Check out Google, Yelp, and even the Better Business Bureau. Each site might have different reviews, and a broader perspective can't hurt. It's also worth asking friends or family for recommendations if they've moved recently.


In conclusion, evaluating reviews and ratings for moving companies in Davenport, FL, involves more than just a cursory glance at star ratings. By diving into the details, looking for consistency, and cross-referencing information, you can make an informed decision. Small Load Movers Davenport FL Remember, it's all about finding the company that aligns with your needs and priorities. Happy moving!

Citations and other links

 

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A moving company, also known as a removalist or van line, is a company specializes in assisting individuals and businesses with relocating their goods from one location to another. Moving companies may offer additional or all-inclusive services for relocations, like packing, loading, moving, unloading, unpacking, and arranging of items to be shifted. Additional services may include cleaning services for houses, offices or warehousing facilities.

Overview

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2007, 40 million United States citizens had moved annually over the previous decade.[1] Of these movers, 84.5% relocated within their own state, 12.5% moved to another state, and 2.3% moved to another country.[2]

The U.S. Department of Defense is the largest household goods shipper in the world with the Personal Property Program accounting for 20% of all moves.[3]

A 2020 OnePoll survey showed that 64% of participants consider their recent move to be one of the most stressful events they have ever encountered.[4]

Pricing and services

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United States and Canada

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In the U.S. and Canada, the cost for long-distance moves is generally determined by several factors:

  • Weight of the items to be moved
  • Distance between the original and new location
  • Speed of the move
  • Timing of the move, including the specific time of year or month

Some movers also offer consolidated shipping, which reduces costs by transporting several clients' items in the same shipment.

United Kingdom and Australia

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In the United Kingdom and Australia, the price is based on the volume of the items rather than their weight.[5] Some movers may offer flat rate pricing.

DIY moving

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The use of truck rental services, or simply borrowing similar hardware, is referred to as DIY moving. Individuals or families may rent a truck or trailer large enough to transport their household goods. They may also acquire moving equipment such as dollies, furniture pads, and cargo belts to facilitate the move and protect their belongings.

Packing and materials

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The moving process also involves finding or buying materials such as boxes, paper, tape, and bubble wrap with which to pack boxable and/or protect fragile household goods and to consolidate the carrying and stacking on moving day. Self-service moving companies offer another viable option: the person moving buys space on one or more trailers or shipping containers. These containers are then driven by professionals to the new location.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Stellin, Susan (2007-07-29). "The Movers Are Here. Have You Done Your Homework?". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-12-07.
  2. ^ "American Moving & Storage Association -- Industry Fact Sheet" (PDF). American Moving & Storage Association. American Moving & Storage Association. 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-07. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
  3. ^ Gresik, Dylan; Shane III, Leo (2020-03-20). "Sudden halt on military moves due to coronavirus could cripple industry, officials warn". Military Times. Retrieved 2020-12-11.
  4. ^ "Americans say moving is more stressful than divorce, having children, survey claims". foxnews.com. 2020-09-30. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  5. ^ "How much does an office move cost?". Dasumzugs. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
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Davenport, Florida
City
City of Davenport
Davenport City Hall
Davenport City Hall
Location in Polk County and the state of Florida
Location in Polk County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 28°09′31″N 81°36′29″W / 28.15861°N 81.60806°W / 28.15861; -81.60806[1]
Country United States
State Florida
County Polk
Settled 1838
Incorporated 1915
Government
 
 • Type Commission-Manager
 • Mayor Brynn Summerlin
 • Vice Mayor Jeremy Clark
 • Commissioners Tom Fellows,
Donna Fellows-Coffey,
and Bobby Lynch
 • City Manager Kelly Callihan
 • City Clerk Rachel Castillo
Area
[2]
 • Total
 4.21 sq mi (10.89 km2)
 • Land 4.07 sq mi (10.53 km2)
 • Water 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2)
Elevation
[1]
 125 ft (38 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
 9,043
 • Density 2,224.05/sq mi (858.79/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
33837, 33897, 33896
Area code Area code 863
FIPS code 12-16450[3]
GNIS feature ID 2404190[1]
Website www.mydavenport.org

Davenport is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Lakeland–Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 9,043 at the 2020 Census. The city's population has increased dramatically since the 2010 Census, when the population was 2,888.

History

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The settlement in the area now known as Davenport was established in 1838 when the US military set up Fort Davenport during the Second Seminole War, about 12 miles north of the present site of Davenport. The fort was one of a number built at 20 mile intervals along a trail from Fort Brooke to Fort Mellon. The fort only lasted a few years.[4] The fort was named for Colonel William Davenport, who served as the local U.S. commander in the war.[5] There is no known documentary evidence to support an alternative claim that the city was named for a railroad conductor.[5][6]

The modern city of Davenport had its start in the 1880s when the South Florida Railroad was extended to that point.[7] The settlement was first known as Horse Creek, for the creek first recorded on a US Army survey of 1849 which flows past the site to enter Snell Creek and eventually Lake Hatchineha in the Kissimmee River system.[8] A post office was established at Horse Creek in 1884, and the name of the post office was changed to Davenport in 1886.[5][9] Davenport was incorporated in 1915.[9]

The South Florida Railroad opened a station half a mile north of the present site of the city. The railroad line was acquired by the Plant System in 1893, and the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad in 1902. In 1926, it was replaced by a new station in the downtown area. It was later closed in the 1970s. From 1958 to 1986 there was a second station, the Vertagreen Railroad Station, opened only for the transportation of fertilizer and not for public use.[10]

Geography and climate

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Davenport is located within the Central Florida Highlands area of the Atlantic coastal plain with a terrain consisting of flatland interspersed with gently rolling hills.[11]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2), of which 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (3.68%) is water.

The exact coordinates for the city are located at

28°09′31″N 81°36′29″W / 28.15861°N 81.60806°W / 28.15861; -81.60806.

Davenport is located in the humid subtropical zone, as designated by (Köppen climate classification: Cfa).[12]

Climate data for Davenport, Florida
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 88
(31)		 96
(36)		 95
(35)		 96
(36)		 101
(38)		 104
(40)		 103
(39)		 101
(38)		 99
(37)		 96
(36)		 90
(32)		 89
(32)		 104
(40)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 72
(22)		 74
(23)		 79
(26)		 84
(29)		 89
(32)		 92
(33)		 93
(34)		 93
(34)		 91
(33)		 86
(30)		 80
(27)		 74
(23)		 84
(29)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 47
(8)		 49
(9)		 54
(12)		 58
(14)		 64
(18)		 70
(21)		 72
(22)		 72
(22)		 70
(21)		 63
(17)		 56
(13)		 50
(10)		 60
(16)
Record low °F (°C) 19
(−7)		 21
(−6)		 24
(−4)		 31
(−1)		 44
(7)		 50
(10)		 60
(16)		 59
(15)		 54
(12)		 38
(3)		 25
(−4)		 16
(−9)		 16
(−9)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 2.52
(64)		 2.86
(73)		 3.43
(87)		 1.99
(51)		 4.12
(105)		 6.88
(175)		 7.11
(181)		 7.43
(189)		 6.53
(166)		 2.96
(75)		 2.29
(58)		 2.28
(58)		 50.40
(1,280)
Source: [13]

Demographics

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Historical population
Census Pop. Note %±
1920 117   —
1930 650   455.6%
1940 640   −1.5%
1950 760   18.8%
1960 1,209   59.1%
1970 1,303   7.8%
1980 1,509   15.8%
1990 1,529   1.3%
2000 1,924   25.8%
2010 2,888   50.1%
2020 9,043   213.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[14]

2010 and 2020 census

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Davenport racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Pop 2010[15] Pop 2020[16] % 2010 % 2020
White (NH) 1,692 2,857 58.59% 31.59%
Black or African American (NH) 296 1,096 10.25% 12.12%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 7 28 0.24% 0.31%
Asian (NH) 28 173 0.97% 1.91%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) 0 2 0.00% 0.02%
Some other race (NH) 5 80 0.17% 0.88%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) 29 309 1.00% 3.42%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 831 4,498 28.77% 49.74%
Total 2,888 9,043    

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 9,043 people, 1,503 households, and 1,159 families residing in the city.[17]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,888 people, 953 households, and 687 families residing in the city.[18]

2000 census

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As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 1,924 people, 708 households, and 536 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,230.5 inhabitants per square mile (475.1/km2). There were 913 housing units at an average density of 583.9 per square mile (225.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 86.85% White, 6.91% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 4.52% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.12% of the population.

In 2000, there were 708 households, out of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.90.

In 2000, in the city, the population was spread out, with 20.7% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 28.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $29,408, and the median income for a family was $41,000. Males had a median income of $31,341 versus $25,492 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,544. About 7.2% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

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The area around Davenport in northeast Polk County used to be centered on the remote Circus World amusement park. It was redeveloped in 1987 into Boardwalk and Baseball and included a minor league baseball park that would attract spring training and minor league baseball teams for the Kansas City Royals, earning the area the moniker "Baseball City". The amusement park failed in 1990, and the Royals left for Arizona and the Cactus League in 2003. The Baseball City name is now extinct, and the area around the stadium (which was demolished in 2005) has been redeveloped into Posner Park, a large outdoor shopping mall.

Transportation

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  • I-4 – Located 8 miles north of town, this freeway provides access westward to Lakeland and Tampa, and eastward to the Walt Disney World Resort and Orlando.
  • US 17 / US 92 – This main north/south route cuts through the center of town, leading northward to Kissimmee and southward to Haines City.
  • US 27 – Located a few miles west of town, US 27 provides access to I-4 going northward, and leads southward to Haines City and Lake Wales.

Railroads have always been a part of Davenport's history, and freight and passenger trains still run through the city, although the railroad stations have been closed for many years. The former ACL main line which ran through the city is now part of the CSX Carters Subdivision.

Healthcare

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The only hospital in Davenport is AdventHealth Heart of Florida.[19][20]

References

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Davenport, Florida
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ Robison, Jim (April 8, 2001). "How Remote Fort Has Grown". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on May 15, 2015. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  5. ^ a b c Torgersen Thompson, Judith (2013). The Heritage Trail from Horse Creek to Davenport. pp. 15 and 49. ISBN 978-0-615-89171-2.
  6. ^ Whitehead, Bill (August 14, 1960). "First Polk Settlers Had to Build Towns, Then Name Them". Lakeland Ledger. pp. 7–A. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
  7. ^ Sawyer, Martha F. (January 16, 1985). "Railroad linked frontier towns in Polk". Lakeland Ledger. pp. 3C. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
  8. ^ Torgersen Thompson, Judith (2013). The Heritage Trail from Horse Creek to Davenport. p. 5. ISBN 978-0-615-89171-2.
  9. ^ a b "Polk County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
  10. ^ Torgersen Thompson, Judith (2013). The Heritage Trail from Horse Creek to Davenport. pp. 317–319. ISBN 978-0-615-89171-2.
  11. ^ "Florida's Geological History". University of Florida. Retrieved October 14, 2010.
  12. ^ "World Map of the Köppen-Geiger climate classification updated". University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna. November 6, 2008. Archived from the original on September 6, 2010. Retrieved September 10, 2010.
  13. ^ http://wwworigin.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/USFL0104[permanent dead link‍]
  14. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  15. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Davenport city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  16. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Davenport city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  17. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Davenport city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  18. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Davenport city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  19. ^ "Community Healths Systems Completes Divestitures of Hospitals Located in Davenport and Lake Wales, Florida". Nasdaq. August 30, 2019. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
  20. ^ "Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center, Lake Wales Medical Center Will Join AdventHealth". Orlando MedicalNews. August 31, 2019. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
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Frequently Asked Questions

For standard local moves, tip $25-40 per mover for a half-day (4 hours) or $50-70 per mover for a full day's work. For long-distance moves, consider tipping $50-100 per day per mover, adjusting based on service quality and move complexity. These amounts typically represent 15-20% of the total moving cost.

The best days to move are weekdays, specifically Monday through Thursday. If you have to move on the weekend, then Saturday and Sunday are your best options. Keep in mind that moving during peak times, such as holidays and summer months, may result in higher prices and less availability.

Move the Refrigerator Take stairs one at a time and keep the dolly at a 45-degree angle. The other person should be below the fridge to guide it and help ease it up or down each step. Carefully guide the dolly and refrigerator to your moving truck. Use a ramp to make loading the refrigerator easier.

How Much Should I Tip My Florida Movers? The general rule of thumb is to base your tip on the service-industry standard of 15-20% of your final bill. To estimate how much this will cost you, we recommend requesting a free quote from your desired moving company and adding an additional 15-20%. Apr 5, 2023