Guides and resources
Practical advice, drawn from hundreds of moves across Greater Montreal.
Moving preparation checklist
A successful move is won in the weeks before. This is the exact timeline we give our customers — follow it and moving day will be stress-free.
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Packing tips
Good packing protects your belongings and speeds up the move. Boxes that are poorly closed, too heavy or unlabelled are what cost time — and therefore money — on moving day.
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Booking the elevator: the checklist
In most buildings with an elevator, booking is mandatory to move. Doing it early avoids billable waiting time — and friction with building management.
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Parking and permits for the truck
A truck parked close to the door means a faster move. Every metre between the truck and the entrance is paid in billable minutes — and on a Montreal street, it's never guaranteed without preparation.
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Moving day, step by step
Here is how a typical day goes with our crew, and how to help us work fast and well. A crew that never waits is a move that costs less.
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Preparing your appliances
Appliances must be unplugged, emptied and ready to move when the crew arrives. Our movers aren't plumbers or electricians: water and gas connections must be disconnected beforehand.
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Photos before, during and after
Ten minutes of photos before the move can save you weeks of back-and-forth — with a landlord, an insurer or with us. Here's what to photograph and when.
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Piano, safe and heavy items
Some items need more hands, specialized equipment and specific planning. Properly declared, they move without drama; discovered on the spot, they derail the day.
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What to disclose in your quote
Our estimate is only as accurate as the information you give us. Anything that affects the duration of the move is worth mentioning — that's what makes a quote reliable and a day without surprises.
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Understanding an hourly estimate
Most local moves in Quebec are billed by the hour. It's the fairest formula — you pay for actual time — as long as you understand what counts and what doesn't.
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