How do I choose the best movers in Ottawa?

Choose an Ottawa moving company that provides clear written terms, explains what's included, confirms the right crew size, and has verified reviews. Look for licensed and insured movers with transparent pricing and local experience.

What information do Ottawa movers need to give an accurate quote?

For accurate pricing, share your pickup and drop-off addresses or postal codes, home type (house, condo, apartment), number of rooms, elevator access, parking details, stairs, and your preferred moving date.

Do you handle condo and apartment moves in Ottawa?

Yes. We coordinate elevator reservations, loading dock rules, and building access requirements for condo and apartment moves across Ottawa.

How far in advance should I book movers in Ottawa?

Weekends, end-of-month, and summer dates book fastest in Ottawa. We recommend booking as early as possible to secure your preferred time. Same-week availability may still be possible for smaller moves.

Are you insured and what protection is included?

Yes. Men In Trucks Moving Inc. carries $2,000,000 liability coverage and a $50,000 cargo insurance policy with a $1,000 deductible. Optional Full Value Protection is also available upon request.

Do you move offices and commercial spaces in Ottawa?

Yes. Our commercial crews support office moves, dock-to-dock deliveries, and scheduled relocations to minimize downtime for your business.

Do Ottawa movers work in winter?

Yes — Ottawa winter moves are common. We recommend clearing snow and ice from walkways, salting steps, and protecting floors at both locations. Our crew is experienced with all Ottawa weather conditions.

What areas do you cover besides Ottawa?

We serve all of Ottawa and surrounding areas including Kanata, Barrhaven, Orleans, Nepean, Gatineau, and offer long-distance moves to Montreal, Toronto, and Kingston.

Weekend Movers in Ottawa — Saturday and Sunday Moves, Same Crew, Same Pricing

Name: Men In Trucks Moving Inc.
Rating: 5.0

Weekend moves should not cost a “weekend premium.” At Men In Trucks Moving, Saturday and Sunday bookings get the same crew, the same trucks, the same insurance, and the same flat-rate pricing as our weekday slots. Lock your weekend slot before peak-season Saturdays fill up.

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Why Ottawa needs weekend movers (and what most companies do wrong)

Weekday moves work for retirees, students between semesters, and anyone with a flexible schedule. Everybody else needs Saturday or Sunday. Closings happen Friday, leases expire end-of-month, and most professionals can’t burn a vacation day on cardboard. Many Ottawa moving companies treat that demand as an upcharge opportunity — quoting 15–25% higher for weekend slots, then padding hours when they get there.

We don’t. Weekend pricing at Men In Trucks Moving is identical to our weekday pricing, written into the same flat quote, with the same crew you’d see Tuesday morning. The only difference is you book earlier, because Saturday slots in May, June, and July fill 4–6 weeks in advance.

Weekend movers Ottawa — 2026 pricing

Home size	Crew	Time on site	All-in (Saturday or Sunday)
Studio / 1-bedroom apartment	2 movers	3–4 hrs	$525 – $720
2-bedroom apartment / condo	3 movers	4–6 hrs	$840 – $1,260
3-bedroom house	3–4 movers	6–8 hrs	$1,260 – $1,920
4+ bedroom house	4 movers	8–10 hrs	$1,920 – $2,400+

3-hour minimum on labour, 1-hour travel charge included in the minimum bill of 4 hours. $2M cargo and general liability insurance is included on every weekend move at no upcharge. The all-in figures above include truck, fuel, blankets, dollies, straps, and floor runners.

What’s included on a weekend move

2–4 trained, uniformed movers — the same crew that runs our weekday jobs
26-foot box truck with lift gate, blankets, dollies, straps, and floor runners
Disassembly and reassembly of standard furniture (beds, tables, basic shelving)
Stretch-wrap and pad protection on every piece of furniture
$2M cargo and general liability insurance
$100 Interac deposit holds your slot — balance paid by Interac, credit card, or e-transfer on completion
Same-day written invoice for relocation reimbursement

Saturday vs. Sunday — what to know

Saturday slots

Highest demand, especially the last Saturday of every month. Book 4–6 weeks ahead in May–August; 2–3 weeks off-peak. Morning starts (8–9 a.m.) are most popular and finish before dinner.

Sunday slots

Often more available than Saturday, especially the second and third Sundays. Same pricing, same crew, slightly easier elevator booking in apartment buildings since fewer simultaneous moves are scheduled.

Long weekends

Victoria Day, Canada Day, August Civic, Labour Day, Thanksgiving — book 6+ weeks out. Holiday Mondays are bookable at standard pricing if availability allows.

Why elevator buildings need extra care on weekends

Most Ottawa apartment and condo buildings limit move-in/out hours and require advance booking of the service elevator. Saturday slots typically run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday slots are sometimes shorter or unavailable. We coordinate with concierge desks at major buildings — The Bowery, Tribeca, Catherine Street properties, Centretown towers — but the booking is your responsibility. Tell us your elevator window when you call so we can match the crew arrival to the booking.

“Aiden was closing on a 2-bedroom in The Glebe on a Friday and his wife had a Sunday morning flight from YOW. We loaded Saturday at 9 a.m., unloaded by 2:30, and were out the door before her bag was even packed. Two movers, $890 all-in, no weekend surcharge, no scrambling. The kind of weekend move people tell their friends about.”

Why Ottawa books weekend moves with Men In Trucks

No weekend surcharge — same pricing as our Tuesday slots
Same crew, same training — we don’t subcontract weekends to a B-team
$2M cargo and liability insurance — included on every move
Operating since 2010 — over 19,900 moves completed, 4.8★ average
Concierge-friendly — uniformed crew, floor runners, no-yelling policy in residential elevators
Flat written quotes — crew size, truck, time estimate, all in writing before deposit

Frequently asked questions

Do you charge a weekend premium for Saturday and Sunday moves?

No. Weekend moves are priced exactly the same as our weekday rates. The only premium is on supply: peak-season Saturdays fill 4–6 weeks ahead, so book early.

How early should I book a weekend move in Ottawa?

For May through August, book Saturday slots 4–6 weeks ahead. For the rest of the year, 2–3 weeks is comfortable. Last-minute Sunday slots are sometimes available within the same week — call to check.

Can you do early-morning weekend starts?

Yes. We offer 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. weekend starts to fit elevator windows or to finish before afternoon plans. Confirm the start time on the written quote before deposit.

What if my building’s elevator has restricted weekend hours?

Tell us the window when you call and we’ll align crew arrival and load schedule. We work with all major Ottawa concierge buildings and know the typical Saturday 9–4 and Sunday 10–3 windows.

Are weekend long-distance moves available?

Yes. Saturday and Sunday departures from Ottawa are bookable for the Toronto, Montreal, Kingston, and other long-distance corridors at standard long-distance pricing.

Is the 3-hour minimum still in effect on weekends?

Yes. 3-hour labour minimum plus a 1-hour travel charge — minimum bill of 4 hours — applies to every booking, weekday or weekend. It’s the same structure across the year.

Lock in your Ottawa weekend move

Saturday slots fill 4–6 weeks ahead in peak season. Get a written quote in 12 minutes.

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