🏙️ COLISEUM CENTRAL MOVERS — HAMPTON VA

Hampton Virginia Military Veteran Movers

 Veteran-owned. Trusted by the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board. Featured by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

📞 757-330-0008

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Coliseum Central isn't just a neighborhood. It's a 1,900-acre business improvement district at the crossroads of I-64 and I-664 — one of the largest BIDs in the entire country. It holds the Hampton Coliseum, Peninsula Town Center, dozens of apartment communities, the Hampton VA Medical Center connector corridor, and the working backbone of the Mercury Boulevard / Cunningham Drive / Coliseum Drive / Hampton Roads Center Parkway intersection grid.

When somebody says "Coliseum Central" in Hampton, they mean the central nervous system of the entire city. When somebody needs a Coliseum Central mover, they're moving in or out of one of dozens of apartment communities, condos, or single-family homes packed into this corridor — and they need a crew that knows which streets work at which time of day.

Our crews work this district every week. Across Peninsula Town Center apartments. Across the Mercury Boulevard corridor. Across Cunningham Drive. Across the Hampton Coliseum event-day traffic patterns.

📞 Call 757-330-0008 to book your Coliseum Central move.

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📋 QUICK ANSWERS

District

Coliseum Central Business Improvement District (CCBID)

Size

1,900 commercial acres · nearly three square miles

Established

Hampton City Council, 1996 (renewed three times since)

Zip Code

23666 (primary) · also 23665 in some sub-zones

Population

6,400+ residents (per Niche)

Anchor Venues

Hampton Coliseum · Peninsula Town Center · Hampton Convention Center

Major Corridors

Mercury Boulevard · Coliseum Drive · Cunningham Drive · Hampton Roads Center Parkway · McMenamin Street

What's Here

Apartment communities · condos · single-family homes · 650+ businesses · medical complexes · entertainment venues

Hourly Rate With Truck

$200 (2 movers) · $250 (3 movers) · $300 (4 movers)

Labor-Only Rate

$75 per mover, per hour, 2-mover minimum

Typical Move Time

3 to 5 hours for 1-bedroom · 5 to 7 hours for 2-bedroom · 6 to 8 hours for 3-bedroom

Booking Window

2 to 3 weeks for Saturdays · 3 to 5 days for weekdays

📞 Mover Phone: 757-330-0008

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🎖️ WHO WE ARE

Hampton Virginia Military Veteran Movers is a veteran-owned and operated moving company serving Hampton, Newport News, Yorktown, Williamsburg, Poquoson, and the greater Peninsula. Crews come out of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. We're a paid vendor for the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, and our work has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Coliseum Central is one of our core operating zones. Apartment moves at Peninsula Town Center. Townhome moves on Marcella Road. Condo moves above retail storefronts on McMenamin Street. Single-family ranch moves on Westbrook Drive. We run them all.

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⚠️ WHY COLISEUM CENTRAL MOVES ARE DIFFERENT

Most movers think "Coliseum Central" means "Hampton apartments near the mall." That's a small slice of what's actually here.

This 1,900-acre district holds three different residential ecosystems stacked on top of each other. Modern apartment communities — Axis at PTC, The Chapman, Monticello at Town Center, Marcella at Town Center, Hampton Center, The Lakes at Town Center — that cluster around Peninsula Town Center. Established single-family neighborhoods — 1960s ranch homes, split-levels with attached garages — along streets like Westbrook Drive and the residential streets that back up to the Southwest Branch Back River. Condos that sit directly above retail storefronts in the Peninsula Town Center mixed-use zone.

Each move type has its own playbook. The apartment moves are about loading zones and elevator windows. The single-family moves are about driveway access and old-construction quirks. The mixed-use condo moves are about freight elevators and after-hours retail noise restrictions.

A mover who shows up with one playbook for the whole district gets caught off guard at every other address. That's the difference between a 4-hour move and a 7-hour bill.

🛡️ THE BIG VET PROMISE: District-specific planning before the truck rolls. Same rates. Same crew. Different playbook for each address type.

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🏘️ THE THREE COLISEUM CENTRAL HOUSING TYPES

🏢 APARTMENT COMMUNITIES (the big cluster)

Concentrated around Peninsula Town Center and the Marcella Road / Cunningham Drive corridor. Mostly 2010s-2020s builds with modern finishes, elevator access, designated loading zones, and parking garages or assigned lots.

Communities in this zone:

— Axis at PTC (1850 Merchant Lane, built 2020, 192 units)

— The Chapman (670 Downey Green)

— Monticello at Town Center (100 Monticello Mews)

— Marcella at Town Center (101 Benevita Place)

— The Lakes at Town Center (900 Lake Ridge Road)

— Hampton Center Apartments (6001 Terrell Lane)

— Bridgewater at Town Center (507 Marcella Road)

— Axis Lofts (2581 McMenamin Street)

— Peninsula Grove (2018 Cunningham Drive)

— Pinnacle Apartments (600 Freeman Drive)

Move profile: Loading zone coordination critical at the newer builds. Elevator window booking required during PCS season at the bigger communities. Most moves run 3-7 hours depending on community and unit size.

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🏠 SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES (the established residential side)

The older residential streets of Coliseum Central — primarily 1960s ranch-style homes and split-levels with attached garages. Some homes back up to the Southwest Branch Back River with marshes and low-lying wetlands. Others have scenic views of Coliseum Lake. Single-family homes typically sell in the $250,000 to $350,000 range, with low turnover (residents tend to stay).

Move profile: Driveway access at most homes. Older homes can have narrower doorways and stairwells than newer construction. Move planning includes documenting any pre-existing wear before furniture goes in. Most moves run 5-7 hours.

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🏙️ MIXED-USE CONDOS (the rare third category)

Condos that sit above retail storefronts in the Peninsula Town Center mixed-use zone. Walking-distance access to retail. Tighter loading restrictions because the building serves both residents and retail tenants.

Move profile: Freight elevator access often required. Some buildings restrict moves to certain hours to avoid retail conflict. Coordination with building management before move day is essential. Most moves run 4-6 hours.

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📍 LOCATION AND ACCESS

Coliseum Central sits at the geographic center of Hampton and the regional crossroads of I-64 and I-664. Halfway between Williamsburg and Virginia Beach. The district covers nearly three square miles, bounded loosely by Mercury Boulevard to the south, Big Bethel Road to the west, Hampton Roads Center Parkway to the north, and the Coliseum Drive corridor to the east.

🛣️ HIGHWAY ACCESS

— I-64 — direct on/off ramps at Mercury Boulevard and Magruder Boulevard

— I-664 / Monitor-Merrimac Bridge-Tunnel — direct connection south to Suffolk and Chesapeake

— US-258 / Mercury Boulevard — main east-west corridor through the district

— Hampton Roads Center Parkway — northern district edge

— Magruder Boulevard — direct line to Langley AFB

🏛️ LOCAL ANCHORS

— Hampton Coliseum — concerts, sports, conventions

— Hampton Convention Center — adjacent to the Coliseum

— Peninsula Town Center — open-air retail, Target, Cinemark, restaurants

— Hampton VA Medical Center — 5.5 miles

— Sentara CarePlex Hospital — 1 mile from Peninsula Town Center

— Langley Air Force Base — 5.5 miles

— Joint Base Langley-Eustis — 6 miles

— Newport News Shipyard — 7 miles via I-64

— Hampton University — 5 miles

— Newport News / Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) — 11 miles

— Norfolk International Airport (ORF) — 13 miles

— Downtown Norfolk — 14 miles via I-64 and HRBT

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🎯 THREE THINGS THAT MAKE COLISEUM CENTRAL DIFFERENT

1️⃣ HAMPTON COLISEUM EVENT NIGHTS CHANGE THE ENTIRE TRAFFIC PATTERN

The Hampton Coliseum has been the region's go-to entertainment venue since 1969. On concert nights and major sporting events, thousands of vehicles flood the Coliseum Drive / Mercury Boulevard / Hampton Roads Center Parkway grid. A move that's perfectly timed for a Tuesday at 3 PM becomes a parking nightmare on a Saturday at 7 PM during a sold-out show. We check the Hampton Coliseum events calendar before every Coliseum Central booking.

2️⃣ PENINSULA TOWN CENTER RETAIL HOURS DRIVE PARKING REALITY

Retail at Peninsula Town Center opens at 10 AM. Target's morning delivery rush builds before that. Friday and Saturday evenings draw heavy shopping and entertainment traffic. Move starts before 10 AM avoid most of it. Move starts after 4 PM walk into all of it.

3️⃣ THE DISTRICT MIXES OLD AND NEW HOUSING IN THE SAME ZIP CODE

Within a half-mile radius, you can have a 2020 luxury mid-rise apartment, a 1960s ranch single-family home, and a mixed-use condo above a retail store. Each one moves differently. The crew that knows the difference plans the truck and crew size correctly. The crew that doesn't burns hours figuring it out.

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🛡️ WHY THIS MATTERS WHEN YOU PICK A MOVER

Generic moving companies treat all of Coliseum Central as one thing. They show up at a Peninsula Town Center mid-rise expecting curb staging. They show up at a 1960s ranch on Westbrook Drive expecting a freight elevator. They show up on a Coliseum event night expecting the parking they had on a quiet Tuesday.

The crews here have run all three Coliseum Central housing types — apartment communities, single-family homes, mixed-use condos. The Peninsula Town Center event calendar is checked before booking. The Hampton Coliseum event schedule factors into start time. The right crew size shows up for the right address type.

📞 Call Hampton Virginia Military Veteran Movers: 757-330-0008

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👥 WHO LIVES IN COLISEUM CENTRAL

The district pulls a varied resident base because the location appeals to a wide range of people.

🪖 Active-Duty Military — Langley Air Force Base personnel and Joint Base Langley-Eustis families. The 5.5 to 6-mile distance to base makes Coliseum Central one of the most popular off-base zones for airmen and officers.

👨‍⚕️ Medical Professionals — Sentara CarePlex Hospital (one mile from Peninsula Town Center) and the Hampton VA Medical Center connector both draw nurses, residents, and admin staff to the district.

🎓 Young Professionals — Walking-distance access to retail, restaurants, entertainment, and direct I-64 access to Newport News office corridors. Niche identifies the resident base as skewing toward young professionals.

🏠 Long-Term Single-Family Homeowners — The 1960s residential streets have low turnover. Multiple realtor sources note the residential side is "stable" with families staying multiple decades.

🏢 Renters — Per US Census data via Niche, most Coliseum Central residents rent. The apartment cluster at Peninsula Town Center is the dominant housing type.

👴 Retirees and Empty Nesters — Walkable retail and amenities draw downsizing residents who want urban convenience without big-city density.

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📊 THE COLISEUM CENTRAL HOUSING REALITY

Drawn from publicly posted apartment community reviews, real estate market data, and our own work in the district.

🟢 NEWER APARTMENT COMMUNITIES RATE WELL

The 2010s-2020s builds (Axis at PTC at 4.5 stars, The Chapman at 4.6 stars, Monticello at Town Center at 4.5 stars across 335+ reviews, Pinnacle at 4.3 stars) consistently outscore older properties in the district. Modern finishes, organized management, and walkable amenities all factor in.

What that means for your move: At the newer communities, expect responsive leasing offices and structured move-day coordination. Confirm everything in writing 48 hours ahead.

🟡 OLDER APARTMENT COMMUNITIES SHOW MIXED REVIEWS

Older garden-style apartment properties in the district show resident frustration patterns around maintenance response time and parking. Specific maintenance staff often earn positive callouts even within otherwise mixed reviews.

What that means for your move: At the older communities, document the unit condition during move-in walkthrough with photos. Protect the security deposit at move-out.

🟢 SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES ARE STABLE WITH LOW TURNOVER

Real estate sources describe the residential side of Coliseum Central as low-turnover — a sign of community stability. Homes typically sell in the $250,000 to $350,000 range. Many residents stay for decades.

What that means for your move: When residents do move, they tend to be downsizing or relocating long-distance, often with significant household belongings accumulated over many years. Plan crew size accordingly.

🟢 PARKING IS THE DISTRICT-WIDE FRICTION POINT

Whether the address is a Peninsula Town Center mid-rise, a single-family home on a residential street, or a mixed-use condo above a retail store, parking shows up as a friction point across the district. Retail traffic, event traffic, and resident parking compete during peak hours.

What that means for your move: Coordinate truck staging through the leasing office (apartments) or with the homeowner directly (single-family). Friends and family helping should plan extra time to find parking, especially during retail hours and Coliseum event nights.

🎯 BOTTOM LINE

Coliseum Central is the densest, most logistically active residential district in Hampton. Three different housing types, 6,400+ residents, 650+ businesses, two interstate connections, two major medical anchors, and the region's largest entertainment venue all packed into 1,900 acres. The district moves a lot of people in and out. The right mover knows the difference between the address types and plans the truck, crew, and timing accordingly.

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💵 PRICING

Same transparent rates across every Coliseum Central address.

🚛 With Truck (we supply 26-foot truck, blankets, dollies, tools)

— 2-mover crew: $200 per hour

— 3-mover crew: $250 per hour

— 4-mover crew: $300 per hour

🛠️ Labor Only (your truck, PODS, U-Haul, Penske, Budget)

— $75 per mover, per hour, 2-mover minimum

📋 Billing Structure

— 3-hour minimum on all Coliseum Central moves

— 30-minute increments after the minimum

— No upcharge for stairs within the same building or home

— No upcharge for standard residential items

— Specialty items (piano, gun safe, pool table, oversized art) quoted separately before the job

🎯 Crew Size Guidance

— 2 movers: studios, smaller 1-bedroom apartments, labor-only help, partial PODS

— 3 movers: most apartment moves and smaller single-family homes — the workhorse crew here

— 4 movers: 3-bedroom apartments, larger single-family homes, same-day out-and-in jobs, tight PCS timing

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⏱️ HOW LONG WILL THIS TAKE

Move time varies significantly by housing type, unit size, and time of day.

Studio apartment

2.5 to 3.5 hours

1-bedroom apartment

3 to 5 hours

2-bedroom apartment

5 to 7 hours

3-bedroom apartment

6 to 8 hours

1960s single-family ranch

5 to 7 hours

Mixed-use condo above retail

4 to 6 hours

Mixed-use condo (3-bedroom)

6 to 8 hours

PODS load-out (any size)

3 to 5 hours

U-Haul or Penske load, labor only

3 to 5 hours

Same-day out-and-in within Coliseum Central

6 to 9 hours total

🚨 What makes a Coliseum Central move run longer:

— Hampton Coliseum event night

— Peninsula Town Center retail event closing pedestrian corridors

— Target morning delivery rush at peak

— Loading zone or elevator window missed at apartment communities

— 1960s home with narrow doorways and oversized modern furniture

— Mixed-use condo freight elevator coordination delays

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📋 PRE-MOVE CHECKLIST — COLISEUM CENTRAL

Confirm before move day.

☐ Exact address confirmed at booking (community name, building, floor, unit OR street address)

☐ Housing type confirmed (apartment, single-family, mixed-use condo)

☐ Loading zone or driveway access confirmed

☐ Elevator or freight elevator window booked if applicable

☐ Garage access confirmed if applicable

☐ Key pickup or key return time confirmed

☐ Hampton Coliseum event calendar checked for the move date

☐ Peninsula Town Center events calendar checked

☐ Utilities scheduled for transfer or shut-off

☐ Internet and cable appointment scheduled at new address

☐ Address change filed with USPS and military orders office

☐ Boxes labeled by room with "first load" and "last load" marked

☐ Valuables, medications, weapons, and critical documents moved separately

☐ Pets confirmed to boarding, family, or a secured room

☐ Children confirmed to boarding, family, or secured activity

☐ Move-in inspection report ready at the new address

☐ Pre-move walkthrough photos completed

This checklist gets sent to every Coliseum Central customer 7 days before the move.

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🚨 WHEN SOMETHING GOES WRONG

🎤 Hampton Coliseum event creates traffic

The event calendar gets checked before booking. If a major event lands on move day, start time gets adjusted to morning hours before traffic builds.

🛍️ Peninsula Town Center event closes pedestrian corridor

Reroute via service corridors. Full closures trigger a start-time adjustment to pre-event hours.

🚚 Target delivery truck blocks access

Short wait, typically 15-20 minutes. Pre-10 AM moves avoid this entirely.

🚪 Loading zone or freight elevator double-booked

Coordinate with building management for an alternate staging position. Hand-cart shuttle from the nearest legal staging area when needed.

🏚️ 1960s home doorway too narrow for modern furniture

Some items disassemble. Some route through alternate doors. If something genuinely won't clear, it gets documented and you get advice on sale, donation, or storage.

🌧️ Weather on move day

Most Coliseum Central addresses have covered entry points. Light rain handled with tarps and runners. Severe weather (lightning, heavy snow, ice) triggers a reschedule call.

🏚️ Move-out inspection finds damage

Photos taken before furniture moves on move-in and before furniture loads on move-out. If management's inspection flags something documented as pre-existing, the photo record disputes the charge.

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❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much do movers cost in Coliseum Central?

$200/hour for 2 movers with truck, $250/hour for 3 movers, $300/hour for 4 movers. Labor-only rates are $75 per mover per hour with a 2-mover minimum. Most Coliseum Central moves run 3 to 8 hours depending on housing type and size.

What apartments are in Coliseum Central?

The major apartment communities include Axis at PTC, The Chapman, Monticello at Town Center, Marcella at Town Center, The Lakes at Town Center, Hampton Center Apartments, Bridgewater at Town Center, Axis Lofts, Pinnacle Apartments, and Peninsula Grove Apartments. Each has its own move-day playbook.

Are there single-family homes in Coliseum Central?

Yes. The residential side of Coliseum Central is dominated by 1960s ranch-style homes and split-levels with attached garages. Some homes back up to the Southwest Branch Back River. Most have driveway access for moving trucks.

How do moves work during Hampton Coliseum events?

Hampton Coliseum event nights flood the district with traffic. We check the event calendar before every booking. If a major event lands on move day, start time gets pushed to morning hours before traffic builds, or we reschedule if the resident prefers.

Where does the moving truck park in Coliseum Central?

Depends on the address. Apartment communities use loading zones, garages, or coordinated lot positions. Single-family homes use driveways. Mixed-use condos use freight elevator service entrances. We confirm parking before move day at every address.

Do you handle PCS moves from Coliseum Central?

Yes. The 5.5 to 6-mile distance to Langley AFB makes Coliseum Central one of the most popular off-base zones for active-duty Air Force families. DITY (Personally Procured Move / PPM) jobs are handled regularly. Bring DD Form 1351-2 and government move authorizations.

Is Coliseum Central close to Langley Air Force Base?

Yes. Langley AFB is 5.5 miles from the heart of Coliseum Central — a 13-14 minute drive via Magruder Boulevard. One of the closest off-base zones for PCS families.

Is Coliseum Central close to Sentara CarePlex Hospital?

Yes. Sentara CarePlex is one mile from Peninsula Town Center. Many medical professionals choose Coliseum Central apartments for the short commute.

What is the best time of day to move in Coliseum Central?

Early morning. 7:30 to 9:00 AM. Morning starts happen before Peninsula Town Center retail opens at 10 AM, before Target's shopper rush builds, and before any Hampton Coliseum event traffic.

Do you move on Saturdays in Coliseum Central?

Yes. Saturday is the busiest day. Book 2 to 3 weeks in advance, especially May through August during PCS season.

Same-day move within Coliseum Central?

Common. Residents transfer between apartment communities frequently within the district (e.g., Lakes to Axis, Chapman to Monticello). 3 or 4-mover crew starts at 7:30 AM, completes the first address by midday, shuttles to the second.

Do you handle PODS at Coliseum Central addresses?

Yes. $75 per mover per hour, 2-mover minimum. Coordinate the PODS drop location with the apartment leasing office or the homeowner before container delivery.

Military discounts in Coliseum Central?

Yes. Veteran-owned, military discounts on all moves. Active-duty, retired, veterans, and military families qualify. Many Coliseum Central apartment communities also offer their own military discounts — ask the leasing office directly.

Licensed and insured?

Yes. Fully licensed, bonded, and insured for Virginia local moves and FMCSA-regulated interstate moves.

What zip code is Coliseum Central?

Primary zip code is 23666. Some sub-zones touch 23665. The district covers roughly three square miles across the I-64 / I-664 crossroads.

What neighborhoods do you serve near Coliseum Central?

The entire Hampton corridor — Mercury Boulevard, Cunningham Drive, Marcella Road, McMenamin Street, Hampton Roads Center Parkway. Plus connecting neighborhoods — Phoebus, Buckroe Beach, Wythe, Fox Hill, Downtown Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Yorktown, Williamsburg, Norfolk, Virginia Beach.

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🗺️ NEIGHBORHOODS NEAR COLISEUM CENTRAL

Same-day out-and-in moves between any Coliseum Central address and any of these:

— Peninsula Town Center (within Coliseum Central) — adjacent

— Mercury Boulevard corridor — adjacent

— Hampton Coliseum — within district

— Sentara CarePlex Hospital area — 1 mile

— Langley Air Force Base — 5.5 miles

— Joint Base Langley-Eustis — 6 miles

— Phoebus — 5 miles, historic waterfront

— Downtown Hampton — 5 miles

— Buckroe Beach — 7 miles, Chesapeake Bay

— Fox Hill — 6 miles

— Newport News — 5 to 10 miles

— Newport News Shipyard — 7 miles

— Yorktown / Tabb — 10 to 15 miles

— Poquoson — 12 miles

— Williamsburg — 25 miles

— Norfolk — 14 miles via I-64 and HRBT

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🏙️ LIFE IN COLISEUM CENTRAL

The center of Hampton. Three square miles. 650+ businesses. 6,400+ residents. Two interstates. Two medical anchors. The region's largest entertainment venue. Walking-distance retail. Direct base access. The regional crossroads halfway between Williamsburg and Virginia Beach.

🛒 Retail and Dining — Peninsula Town Center anchor with Target, Cinemark, dozens of restaurants. Park Lane Tavern, Juan's Cafe and Cantina, Legacy Live for jazz and blues, plus 650+ other district businesses.

🎭 Entertainment — Hampton Coliseum (since 1969 — the regional concert and sports venue). Hampton Convention Center adjacent. Hampton Virginia Aquaplex with its waterslide. Peninsula Town Center seasonal festivals.

🏥 Medical Access — Sentara CarePlex Hospital one mile. Hampton VA Medical Center 5.5 miles.

🪖 Military Proximity — Langley AFB and Joint Base Langley-Eustis 5.5 to 6 miles. The closest major mixed-use district to the base.

🛣️ Highway Access — I-64 and I-664 crossroads — direct access in every direction across Hampton Roads.

🐕 Pet-Friendly — Most apartment communities welcome pets. The Chapman has a dog spa and dog park.

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🚛 BOOK YOUR COLISEUM CENTRAL MOVE

Call or text 757-330-0008. Quotes confirmed same-day. Veteran-owned, licensed, and insured.

📞 Call: 757-330-0008

📧 Email: gregorysledge@gmail.com

🌐 Website: https://hamptonmovingcompanies.com

🎖️ Service area: All of Coliseum Central (1,900 acres, zip 23666 primary), Peninsula Town Center, Mercury Boulevard corridor, Cunningham Drive, McMenamin Street, Hampton Roads Center Parkway, plus all connecting Hampton neighborhoods and the greater Peninsula.

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Hampton Virginia Military Veteran Movers

Serving Hampton, Newport News, Yorktown, Williamsburg, Poquoson, and the greater Peninsula

📞 Phone: 757-330-0008

📧 Email: gregorysledge@gmail.com

🌐 Web: https://hamptonmovingcompanies.com

🛡️ Licensed, bonded, and insured. Veteran-owned and operated. Paid vendor for Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board. Featured by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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