How to Choose a Moving Company in Montreal
Compare quotes with the right questions.
Before hiring movers, check how the estimate is calculated, what work is included and whether the proposed crew suits your building. This guide helps you compare quotes for an apartment, house or office and describe the access details that affect your move.
For Demelina’s team, service options and starting rates, visit our Montreal moving company homepage. Use the checks below to prepare your inventory, compare proposals and decide what help to book.
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Your neighbourhood and building: access details to check
An apartment’s room count cannot show a tight back staircase or an elevator booked by another resident. Your street and building help define the work. Open your area below for practical checks before asking for a moving estimate.
Plateau-Mont-Royal and Mile End
If your home has exterior stairs or a narrow landing, photograph the entire route. Furniture may fit through the doorway but get stuck at the next turn. Let us know which entrance is authorized for loading.
Rosemont and Villeray
In a duplex or triplex, check doorway widths, turns and rear access. Tell us whether the truck can reach the lane or whether loading must take place from the street.
Downtown and Griffintown
For a condo, confirm the elevator time slot, loading dock and service entrance. Height clearance and the distance between the truck and elevator help us plan the vehicle and access.
Verdun and Le Sud-Ouest
A street-level entrance, a plex staircase and access through a yard call for different preparation. Check which side of the building to use and any obstacles along the route.
LaSalle and Lachine
Tell us whether the truck can approach in a private driveway or must stay on the street. For a basement apartment, send a photo of the steps down and the space in front of the door.
Ahuntsic, Saint-Laurent and the West Island
House, rental building or condo: describe your address as well as your neighbourhood. A slope, shared driveway, interior staircase or building rule may affect preparation.
Apartment moving in Montreal: stairs, turns and furniture access
A dresser may clear the doorway but leave too little room to turn on the stairs. Show the crew’s entire carrying route when requesting your quote. Measurements and photos help us assess disassembly, protection and handling before moving day.
- Photograph doorways, stairs and changes of direction.
- Measure large furniture and the openings it must pass through.
- Mention heavy items and any disassembly you need.
We assess the handling to plan. Discuss any uncertain passage with us before moving day.
A useful detail: for a sofa on an upper floor, a landing photo and measurements tell us more than the description “4½ apartment” alone.
Truck parking and condo moving in Montreal
Less waiting and fewer extra trips: these checks help organize the work at both addresses.
Photograph the truck space, entrance and route to the elevator. Share height restrictions and your building’s instructions.
From the street to your door
Tell us where you expect the truck to park, the distance to the entrance, height limits and any visible construction. Describe a private driveway, lane or service area before the vehicle is planned.
The steps for reserving space depend on the borough and situation. Agree with us on the arrangements to make.
City of Montreal parking guidance ↗From the loading dock to your floor
Confirm the elevator time slot, cabin and doorway dimensions, loading dock and required protection with building management. Mention any fixed access hours before booking.
Your reserved time should match when the crew can use the elevator at pickup and delivery.
Get a Montreal moving quote based on your actual move
Start with the furniture, estimated box count and access at both properties. Include your date and any fixed building hours. If a measurement or access instruction is missing, flag it so we can clarify the point before your booking is confirmed.
This preparation helps our Montreal moving company plan the crew, vehicle and tasks involved.
Describe my move ↗
- Access at both homesFloor levels, number of staircases, elevator, authorized entrance and approximate carrying distance to the truck.
- A furniture inventoryList large furniture, appliances and the estimated box count. Add photos of items that are difficult to describe.
- The tasks you want help withPacking, disassembly, reassembly or transport: tell us what you will prepare yourself.
- Your schedule constraintsKey handover, elevator reservation, business access or delivery hours. Let us know how flexible your timing is.
A municipal reference for the moving season.
Moving in Montreal in June? Confirm more than the date
In a June 15, 2024 release, the City of Montreal cited roughly 115,000 moves during June and July each year. That reference covers both months together; it is not a June-only total or a new count for the current year.
When your lease ends during this period, send your inventory and both addresses as soon as they are known. Match the proposed start time with key handover and elevator access at both properties. If you can consider several dates, say so when asking for a quote; price and availability need confirmation.
Source: City of Montreal release, June 15, 2024 ↗Check these details before booking your movers
The best moving company for your situation should explain the proposed work clearly. Give each company the same inventory and access information, then compare the crew, services and conditions. A low hourly rate does not describe the full bill or the help included.
A defined crew and vehicle
Ask how many movers are planned, which vehicle will be used and what tasks are included. A large load or demanding access may call for a different arrangement.
Moving costs explained in writing
Check the rate, minimum working time, agreed travel charge, supplies and taxes. With Demelina, travel between your addresses counts as working time.
Coverage and handling conditions
Mention fragile items and ask about the applicable coverage. Televisions without their original box are not insured and are transported solely at the client’s own risk and responsibility.
Check the business before you book
Quebec’s consumer protection office, the OPC, recommends comparing two or three companies. Check their contact details and insurance, and their heavy-vehicle registry entry where applicable. The OPC’s business information tool provides another check.
Ask for a written agreement identifying the work, price calculation, moving date, payment terms and applicable conditions.
Read the OPC’s official advice on choosing a mover ↗Montreal moving costs: what belongs in your estimate?
Looking for affordable movers in Montreal? Sort out what is travelling, pack the boxes you agreed to prepare and describe access accurately. Then compare quotes for the same work, with the same number of items and the same dates.
| Estimate item | What to ask |
|---|---|
| Crew and truck | How many movers and how much loading capacity are planned? |
| Labour | What rate, minimum time and billing increments apply? |
| Travel | How are the travel charge and time between addresses calculated? |
| Preparation | Which materials, disassembly and reassembly are included? |
| Access and special items | How are waiting time, stairs and heavy items handled? |
| Amount payable | What taxes, payment terms and cancellation conditions apply? |
With Demelina, travel between your addresses counts as working time. Confirm the remaining terms in your written quote.
Residential and commercial moving services in Montreal
For a household move, identify beds to take apart and furniture that needs extra protection. For an office transfer, label workstations and share receiving hours. Small moves and single-item deliveries need an item list and passage measurements too. Choose the relevant service below when preparing your request.
Moving from Montreal to another city or province
Moving from Montreal to another Quebec city, Ontario or the Maritimes? Pickup access still matters, along with your delivery date, unloading conditions and building requirements at the destination.
A home without stairs at pickup may lead to an upper-floor apartment at delivery. Give us the full picture so we can plan the transport option and confirm what is included in your quote.
Plan a long-distance move ↗Questions about comparing movers and preparing access
Who should check truck parking arrangements?
Describe the intended parking location when requesting your quote. Check your borough’s guidance and agree with us on the arrangements to make. Do not assume a space outside the building will be available on moving day.
What should I photograph if my stairs are narrow?
Show the entire staircase, doors, landings and turns. Include passage measurements and large furniture dimensions. A photo taken only from the street may not show the most difficult point.
Can the truck use the back entrance or lane?
That depends on space, obstacles, authorization and the planned vehicle. Mention this access before booking and send a photo so the crew can plan loading in suitable conditions.
What if my elevator is only available for one hour?
Tell us before confirming your booking. Ask building management whether a longer slot is possible. The length of your elevator reservation does not determine the time needed for your move.
When should I contact a company for a July 1 move?
Contact us once you know your date and addresses. Availability and rates for this period must be confirmed. If you are flexible, provide several dates to compare options.
How can I reduce the time spent on site?
Seal boxes, label destination rooms, clear passages and prepare the agreed tasks. Keep keys, important documents and valuables with you. Organized access at both addresses helps the work run smoothly.
How many Montreal moving companies should I compare?
The OPC recommends contacting two or three businesses. Give them the same inventory, dates and access information, then compare the complete price and service conditions.
How do I find the best movers for my apartment?
Describe your actual stairs, elevator and furniture, then ask how the company will plan the crew and handling. Read several recent reviews for moves similar to yours and have the proposed commitments confirmed in writing.
Ready with your move details? Request your quote
Tell us what is moving, how the crew can reach both properties and when you need the service. We will review the truck, crew and preparation for your Montreal move.