Gibtown still has the Alafia River frontage, the big lots, and the show-trailer heritage it is known for, plus a lot of new construction since 2010. Our Gibsonton movers plan around the river, the RV in the driveway, and storm season, then take US-41 or I-75 to wherever you are headed.
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Moves planned around the river, the lot, and the weather.
Riverfront homes, deep lots, and yards with an RV or a boat trailer change where a moving truck can park. We walk the property first and set the truck and crew around it, the same way we plan waterfront moves in Apollo Beach to the south.
More than 3,600 apartments have gone up in Westshore since 2009, and each building sets its own move hours, garage rules, and elevator reservations. We get the rules from management before we book the truck, including moves west into Town ‘N’ Country.
We count the house, the garage, the shed, and the yard before we give you a number, and we put it in writing. It is the same process our moving company in Tampa uses across Hillsborough County.
Every service we offer, planned around the property and storm season.
Moves inside Gibsonton, or a short run to Riverview, Apollo Beach, or Brandon, are billed by the hour. We time the drive around US-41 traffic and the bridge over the Alafia, including moves north to Palm River-Clair Mel.
Homes here range from older houses on the original river plats to raised homes and brand-new builds. Our residential movers plan for stairs at raised entries, protect new floors, and staff the carry on deep lots.
Apartment and townhome communities in the newer parts of Gibsonton set their own move hours and parking rules. We get them from management ahead of time and staff the stairs so the move fits the window.
We pack the house, the garage, and the fishing gear. Anything headed for a garage or storage gets plastic bins instead of cardboard, which holds up far better in a wet summer.
Towing your own trailer or driving a rental? Our labor-only movers load it tight, with the heavy pieces over the axle, and unload it at the new place.
Waiting on a closing, or sitting out a storm before move-in? We hold furniture, boxes, and outdoor gear in our climate-controlled, monitored facility until you are ready.
Leaving Tampa Bay? US-41 and I-75 both run close by, and our long distance movers price by weight and distance with a written inventory and an agreed delivery window.
Gibtown has been a home base for show trailers since carnival workers started wintering here in 1924, and plenty of lots still hold a camper, a boat, or a work trailer. Pick what you have to see how each one fits into your move.
Drive or tow it yourself; we move its contents
Tow it yourself; we move the gear
Tow it yourself, or let us load it
Plan transport separately
Rides on our truck
Pick at least one item above to see its plan.
Not staying on the water right away? Our storage solutions hold boat gear and outdoor equipment until you are settled.
A river town with carnival roots and a lot of new streets.
James Gibson Sr. homesteaded 150 acres at the mouth of the Alafia River in 1884, and the town grew along its south bank. Riverfront lots often come with docks, decks, and boats to plan around.
US-41 runs through the center of Gibsonton and carries steady truck traffic. We load from driveways and side streets rather than the highway wherever we can.
Older communities folded into Gibtown over the decades, with established streets, bigger lots, and a rural feel. Garages and sheds here tend to hold a lot, so we count them up front.
Carnival workers started wintering here in 1924, and the Gibtown Showmen's Club opened its first building in 1966. Show trailers, RVs, and work trailers are still part of the landscape.
The population grew from 14,234 in 2010 to 18,566 in 2020, and new homes keep going up. Expect HOA move rules, fresh construction, and streets that GPS may not show yet.
Low ground near the bay and river means some homes sit up off the ground. Extra steps at the entry add time to every trip, so we staff for them at the estimate.
We also move households nearby in Riverview, Apollo Beach, Palm River-Clair Mel, Brandon and Fish Hawk.
See every area we cover on our Florida service areas page.
Three steps, starting with the lot and the forecast.
Gibsonton sits about 10 feet above sea level where the Alafia River meets Tampa Bay. Answer six quick questions to see what to handle before move day, especially between June and November.
Hillsborough County lets you check any address at HCFL.gov/HEAT. Every manufactured and mobile home in the county is treated as Zone A.
June through November is Atlantic hurricane season. A second date agreed at booking keeps a storm from wrecking the plan.
Standard homeowners policies do not cover flooding, and a new National Flood Insurance Program policy generally takes 30 days to start. Check the property on the FEMA flood map too.
IDs, closing papers, insurance policies, and medications belong in your car, not on the truck.
Plastic bins on shelves hold up far better than cardboard on a concrete floor during a wet summer.
Homes built up off the ground add steps to every trip. Mention it at the estimate so the crew size fits.
Want the whole move planned around the weather? Request a free quote and give us your first and backup dates.
A river, a busy highway, and low ground by the bay shape how a move here runs.
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Reviews from customers across Tampa Bay, including households a few miles from our North 53rd Street office.
The RV, boat, or trailer itself travels on its own wheels, towed or driven by you. We move everything inside and around it, from camper dishes to dock and fishing gear, on our truck.
Yes. We walk the lot first to plan truck parking and the carry, and we pad docks, decks, and outdoor furniture like the rest of the load.
We agree on a backup date when you book a move between June and November. If a storm is forecast, we move to the backup date, and our storage can hold your belongings if the new home is not ready.
Standard homeowners policies do not cover flooding, and a new National Flood Insurance Program policy generally takes 30 days to take effect. If you are buying in Gibsonton, get a flood quote early and check the property on the FEMA flood map.
Neither. Gibsonton is an unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, on the south bank of the Alafia River, with US-41 running through the center.
Yes. Skyway Moving & Storage is licensed and insured, with MC #1766953 and USDOT #4219169.
Yes. We confirm your closing date, protect new floors, stairs, and paint during the carry, and use the exact address or map pin you send in case the street is not in GPS yet.
No. At Skyway Moving & Storage, we offer packing services if required.
That depends on the mover. At Skyway Moving & Storage, we have experience in moving fragile items, including artwork.
Know that some items might not be best transported by movers. This includes pets and plants. Also, at the destination, have a good idea of where you want all the boxes and furniture placed before the movers arrive. This helps make the move more efficient and effective.
Tipping your movers is not required, but it is always appreciated.
Tell us about the house, the lot, and your move date, and we will plan the crew, the truck, and a backup day around them.
