Moving to Ormond Beach: A Local Mover’s Guide

Ormond Beach at a glance

Ormond Beach is split by the Halifax River, the local name for this stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway. East of the river is the beachside, a narrow barrier island with A1A running its length. West of the river is the mainland: the older neighborhoods around Granada Boulevard and downtown, then newer subdivisions past I-95 and up toward the Flagler County line.

The city likes to call itself the Birthplace of Speed because early automobile speed trials ran on the hard-packed beach here. Today it’s known more for oak-shaded streets, parks along the river and a lot of people who moved here to retire or slow down. Our Ormond Beach movers page has a quick-reference box for each area.

The beachside and Ormond-by-the-Sea

The beachside runs from the Daytona Beach line north to Ormond-by-the-Sea, an unincorporated stretch that continues toward Flagler County. Homes are a mix of oceanfront condo towers, mid-rise buildings, older ranch homes on the side streets and riverfront houses facing the Halifax.

• Condos: reserve the service elevator early, ask whether the association wants pads on the elevator, and ask whether movers need to send a certificate of insurance (COI). We can provide one on request.
• Loading areas: many buildings have one loading spot or a short drop-off lane. Ask the manager where the truck should park and for how long.
• Walk-ups and raised homes: count the flights of stairs at each end and tell us when you call. It changes the crew size more than anything else.
• Snowbird season: from late fall through spring, elevator calendars fill up. Book your elevator slot before you book your movers.

Getting across the river

Most moves between the mainland and the beachside cross the Granada Boulevard bridge (SR 40) in the middle of the city. Farther north, the High Bridge Road crossing links Ormond-by-the-Sea to the mainland side near Bulow Creek, and farther south the Seabreeze and Main Street bridges lead into Daytona Beach. We choose the crossing based on where the truck has to park at each end, and we avoid Granada Boulevard at rush hour when we can.

The mainland: downtown, Granada and the older neighborhoods

Between the river and I-95 are the established neighborhoods: ranch and split-level homes on large, tree-filled lots, many built from the 1950s on. Expect mature live oaks with low limbs, narrow side streets and driveways that weren’t designed for a box truck. A photo of the street and the driveway helps us decide where the truck goes and how long the carry will be.

These homes often hold decades of belongings. If you’re moving out of a longtime family home, start sorting early. Our senior downsizing checklist walks through it room by room.

West Ormond and the master-planned communities

West of I-95 and north along US 1 are the larger planned communities, including The Trails, Breakaway Trails, Hunter’s Ridge and Plantation Bay. Homes are newer and roomier, with attached garages and easy truck access, but HOA rules and gates become the main planning item.

• Get the HOA’s move rules in writing: allowed hours, where trucks can park, and whether a COI is needed.
• For gated communities, put us on the visitor list for move day and send us the gate procedure.
• Tell us about the garage, golf cart, lanai furniture and anything heavy like a safe.

We have local guides for Hunter’s Ridge and Plantation Bay, both of which sit near the Flagler and Volusia county line.

When to move to Ormond Beach

Volusia County’s big event weeks bring extra traffic to I-95, US 1 and A1A: the race weeks in January and February, Bike Week in late February and March, and Biketoberfest in October. Spring break and summer weekends also crowd the beachside. If your dates are flexible, a weekday morning outside those weeks is usually easiest.

Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. Summer moves are common and usually go fine, but keep a backup date in mind and read our hurricane-season moving tips.

New to Volusia County: a short checklist

• Look up your evacuation zone with Volusia County Emergency Management, especially if you’re on the beachside.
• If you buy a home you live in, ask the Volusia County Property Appraiser about the homestead exemption. The application deadline is March 1.
• Florida asks new residents to get a Florida driver license within 30 days. Update your vehicle registration and voter registration too.
• Ask your HOA or condo association for its written move rules before you book a date.

Moving to Ormond Beach from Palm Coast or Daytona

Most moves between Ormond Beach and Palm Coast, Flagler Beach or Daytona Beach are loaded and delivered the same day. Coming from farther away in Florida? See our long-distance moving within Florida page. If you’re still deciding where to land, our Palm Coast and Flagler County guide covers the towns just to the north.

Tell us where you’re moving from and to, the floor or number of stairs at each end, and your date, or send a room-by-room inventory list. Tom will give you a written estimate. Start with a free quote.

Frequently asked questions