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Residential Moving: what to expect
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A residential move covers packing or protecting household items, carrying them out, transporting them and placing them at the new address. The size of the inventory and access at both homes determine the crew, vehicle and time needed.
Describe the rooms, large items and access at both addresses before requesting a quote. A furnished basement or a flight of stairs can change the plan significantly.
What residential moving covers
A residential move covers packing or protecting household items, carrying them out, transporting them and placing them at the new address. The size of the inventory and access at both homes determine the crew, vehicle and time needed.
- Local residential moving
- Long-distance moving
- Interprovincial moving
- Cross-country moving
- Townhouse moving
- Senior moving services
- Student moving services
- Military relocation
- Family relocation
- Same-day moving
- Weekend moving
- Holiday moving
Preparing an accurate request
Describe the rooms, large items and access at both addresses before requesting a quote. A furnished basement or a flight of stairs can change the plan significantly.
Provide an inventory, the move date, access details and any items that need extra protection. If a building requires a booked elevator or loading dock, arrange it before the crew arrives.
What changes the cost
A quote depends on the size and weight of the load, the distance travelled, the number of people needed and the time spent carrying items. Packing materials, storage, difficult access and specialist equipment can add to the total.
- Volume of belongings and number of rooms
- Stairs, elevators and distance from the door to the truck
- Crew size and truck size
- Travel time and, for long moves, total distance
- Packing services and materials
- Specialty items like pianos, safes and hot tubs
- Moving date, with month-end and summer weekends in highest demand
Before you book
Ask the mover to list what is included and excluded. Check when the clock starts, who supplies materials and how damage claims work. For cross-border moves, confirm who handles documents and customs arrangements.
- Is this binding, non-binding, or hourly with a minimum?
- When does the clock start and stop?
- What coverage do my belongings have if something is damaged?
- Are there charges for stairs, long carries or heavy items?
- Do you use your own crew, or subcontract?
- For long moves, is delivery a fixed date or a window?
