Movers in Chelsea, Quebec — Gatineau Hills Moving Service

Men In Trucks Moving Inc. has been moving households across the Ottawa-Gatineau region since 2010 — and Chelsea, Quebec is one of the markets we know best. Tucked into the Gatineau Hills just 15 minutes north of Hull, Chelsea is a community of country properties, heritage homes, and design-forward new builds where a move is rarely a simple apartment shuffle. Larger homes, longer driveways, finished basements, art and antiques, and the occasional barn or detached studio — that is the Chelsea move, and it is exactly the kind of work our crews are built for.

This page covers everything you need to plan a Chelsea move: the services we offer, the neighbourhoods and roads we work, what a Chelsea move actually costs, how the Gatineau Park terrain affects logistics, our white-glove handling for valuables, and a full FAQ. To talk to a person now, call 613-800-0917 or get a quote on our online booking page.

Why Chelsea moves need an experienced crew

Chelsea is not a subdivision. It is a spread-out municipality of roughly 7,000 residents where homes sit on wooded lots, gravel laneways wind back from the road, and a single property can hold a main house, a guest cottage, a workshop, and a garage full of seasonal gear. A two-mover crew that handles a downtown condo in three hours is the wrong tool here. Chelsea moves reward planning: the right crew size, a 26-ft truck that can actually reach the door, and movers who have carried a piano down a hillside walkout before.

Men In Trucks has run Chelsea jobs for 15 years. Our crews know the difference between an Old Chelsea village heritage home with narrow stairs and a Kingsmere property with a 200-metre driveway. We know which roads off Highway 5 a 26-ft truck can take and which ones need a shuttle plan. We know that a Chelsea move in October means leaf-slick driveways and a Chelsea move in March means we are checking the laneway grade for ice. That local knowledge is the difference between a smooth move and an afternoon of improvising.

Moving services we offer in Chelsea

Residential moving. Single-family homes, country properties, heritage homes, condos and new builds in the Meredith Centre area. Every move includes a fully equipped 26-ft truck — moving blankets, dollies, straps, wardrobe boxes available — a trained crew, and our liability coverage. We disassemble and reassemble beds and large furniture, protect floors and doorways, and treat fragile items as if they were our own.

Estate and executive moves. Chelsea has a high concentration of larger, higher-value homes. We handle full-house estate moves with the crew size and care those properties demand — 4 to 5 movers, partial or full packing, careful inventory, and coordination with realtors or estate executors when a move follows a sale or a transition.

White-glove delivery and valuables. Art, antiques, pianos, wine collections, designer furniture. Our white-glove service uses a specialized crew, gloved handling, custom padding, and final placement. If you collect, this is the service you want — and we will walk through your valuable items during the consultation so the quote reflects them.

Long-distance moving from Chelsea. Relocating to Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, or anywhere across Canada. Your belongings travel in one truck from your Chelsea door to the destination — no intermediate transfers, no warehouse handoffs. Long-distance quotes are issued personally by the owner; call 613-800-0917 for a consultation.

Storage and warehousing. Our 10,000 sq ft facility offers secure short-term and long-term storage with access by appointment. Useful when your sale and purchase dates do not line up, during a renovation, or when staging a Chelsea property for market. See our storage in Ottawa page.

Packing services. Full-service (we pack everything) or partial (kitchen and fragiles only). Materials included on the full package. For a country home with a lot of accumulated belongings, professional packing often saves more than it costs. See our packing services page.

Chelsea neighbourhoods and roads we serve

Old Chelsea village. The historic core around Chemin d’Old Chelsea and the Meredith Centre. Heritage homes, tighter lots, the village commercial strip. Some of these older homes have steep or narrow staircases — our crews plan the carry path before the truck arrives.

Kingsmere and Meech Lake area. Wooded properties bordering Gatineau Park, often on long private driveways. Premium homes, frequently with walkout basements and multi-level layouts. We assess driveway access during the quote so there are no day-of surprises.

Mill Road and Scott Road corridor. Established residential roads between the village and Highway 5. A mix of older homes and newer builds, generally good truck access.

Farm Point and Tenaga. The northern stretches of the municipality toward Wakefield. More rural, longer travel times — a modest distance surcharge may apply, and we will tell you upfront.

Larrimac and Burnett. The southern edge of Chelsea closest to Hull, with quick highway access. Often the fastest Chelsea moves because of the short run to and from our Gatineau warehouse.

We also handle moves to and from the neighbouring communities of Gatineau, Aylmer, and Wakefield, plus cross-river moves into Ottawa.

Gatineau Park terrain and what it means for your move

Roughly two-thirds of Chelsea borders or sits inside the influence of Gatineau Park, and that shapes the logistics of a local move. Properties on the park side tend to have sloped driveways, gravel surfaces, and tree cover that limits how close a 26-ft truck can park. None of this is a problem — it just needs to be planned.

During the quote we ask about driveway length, grade, and surface, and whether there is a turnaround or whether the truck has to back out. For the small number of properties where a full-size truck genuinely cannot reach the door, we plan a shuttle: a smaller vehicle ferries between the house and the truck. We flag that in advance so the estimate is honest.

Season matters too. Spring brings soft, muddy laneways; autumn brings leaf cover that hides the driveway edge; winter brings ice on graded driveways. Our crews carry the gear and the experience for all of it. If your move date is in shoulder season, mention it and we will factor it into the plan.

What a Chelsea move actually costs

Here are our public residential rates (2026, Canadian dollars, taxes extra). We bill by the hour for the actual time on site — you pay for the time our movers are working, not an inflated estimate.

2 movers + 26-ft truck: $150/hr — studios, 1-bedroom condos, small jobs. 3-hour minimum.
3 movers + 26-ft truck: $195/hr — 2-3 bedroom homes, mid-size houses. 3-hour minimum.
4 movers + 26-ft truck: $245/hr — large single-family homes, 4+ bedrooms, finished basements. 4-hour minimum.
5 movers + 26-ft truck: $325/hr — very large homes, estate moves, rush jobs, or moves that include temporary storage. 4-hour minimum.

Travel fee. One hour at the crew rate covers travel within 30 km of Ottawa City Hall. Most of southern and central Chelsea — Old Chelsea village, Larrimac, Burnett, the Mill Road corridor — falls inside or right at that radius. For the northern reaches toward Farm Point and Tenaga, distance beyond 30 km is charged at $2.50 per km. We calculate it transparently and show it on the quote before you book.

Deposit. A $100 deposit confirms your booking date. Pay by Interac e-transfer to [email protected] or by credit card over the phone. The deposit applies to your final invoice.

Typical example. A 3-bedroom Chelsea home moving locally within the Gatineau Hills: estimate 4 movers × 6-7 hours at $245/hr = $1,470-$1,715, plus $245 travel, plus tax. Larger estate homes with packing run higher; compact condo moves run lower. Because Chelsea homes vary so much, we strongly recommend a quick walkthrough — virtual or in person — so the quote is accurate.

For a fast online estimate, use our booking page and select your home type.

White-glove handling for valuables and collections

Chelsea homes often hold things that need more than a moving blanket. Art and framed pieces, antique furniture passed down through a family, a piano, a wine collection, designer furniture, sculpture. Our white-glove service exists for exactly this.

White-glove moves use a dedicated crew trained in fragile handling, custom padding and crating where needed, gloved carries, and final placement in the new home — pieces go where you want them, not just inside the door. During the consultation we inventory the valuable items specifically, so the crew size and the time estimate reflect the real care required. For exceptionally high-value items such as a concert piano or a major art piece, we will discuss supplemental coverage. The goal is simple: the things that matter most arrive in the same condition they left.

Selling or staging a Chelsea property

The Chelsea real estate market moves quickly, and many of our Chelsea jobs are tied to a sale. We work alongside realtors and homeowners on staging moves — taking surplus furniture into our storage facility so a home shows well, then delivering it to the new address after closing. If your sale and purchase dates do not align, our storage bridges the gap. One company handles the move out, the storage, and the move in, so nothing falls between the cracks. Mention the sale timeline when you call and we will build the plan around your closing dates.

Planning your Chelsea move — a timeline

6-8 weeks out. Request a quote and book your date. Chelsea homes are larger and Chelsea is a small market — peak-season dates (May through August, and around July 1) fill early.

4 weeks out. Start packing non-essentials, or schedule our packing crew. Label boxes by destination room. For a country home, give yourself more runway than a condo move would need.

2 weeks out. Transfer utilities — Hydro-Québec, Bell, Vidéotron or Cogeco. Redirect mail through Canada Post. Update your address with the SAAQ and RAMQ. If you are on well and septic, arrange any inspections tied to the sale.

1 week out. Confirm move details with our office. Clear and measure the driveway path; trim back any branches that would block a 26-ft truck. Empty and defrost the freezer.

Moving day. Keep your essentials kit — documents, medications, chargers, a change of clothes — with you. Our crew arrives in the confirmed window, walks the home with you, confirms the inventory and carry plan, and gets to work.

What sets Men In Trucks apart in Chelsea

Fifteen years of regional experience. In business since 2010, with a long track record on Gatineau Hills properties specifically — not a downtown crew improvising on a country move.

Bilingual service. Our team works on both sides of the river every day. Communication, contracts, and invoices are available in French or English.

Our trucks, our crew. No anonymous subcontractors. The uniformed, trained team that shows up is on our payroll and accountable for the result.

Honest, transparent pricing. No surprise fuel fees, no bridge fees, no charge for standard staircases, no blanket-rental fees. Travel beyond 30 km is shown on the quote before you book.

Licensed and insured. Full liability coverage and proper commercial registration for moves within Quebec and across the Ontario-Quebec line.

FAQ — Chelsea, Quebec movers

Q: Do you cover all of Chelsea, including the rural parts?
A: Yes — Old Chelsea village, Kingsmere, Meech Lake area, Mill Road, Farm Point, Tenaga, Larrimac, and Burnett. For properties north of the 30 km radius from Ottawa City Hall, a transparent $2.50/km distance charge applies, shown on your quote.

Q: My driveway is long and steep — can your truck reach the house?
A: Usually yes. We ask about driveway length, grade, and surface during the quote. For the rare property a 26-ft truck cannot reach, we plan a shuttle with a smaller vehicle and tell you in advance so the estimate is accurate.

Q: How much does it cost to move a 3-bedroom Chelsea home?
A: A typical local 3-bedroom move runs 4 movers × 6-7 hours at $245/hr = $1,470-$1,715, plus $245 travel, plus tax. Estate homes and homes needing packing run higher. A walkthrough gives you an accurate number.

Q: Can you handle a piano, antiques, or an art collection?
A: Yes. Our white-glove service uses a dedicated crew with custom padding, gloved handling, and final placement. We inventory valuable items during the consultation so the crew size and estimate reflect them.

Q: Can you store our belongings between closing dates?
A: Yes. Our 10,000 sq ft facility handles short- and long-term storage with access by appointment. One company manages the move out, the storage, and the move in.

Q: Do you serve us in French?
A: Yes. Our team is bilingual and works across the river daily. Communication, contracts, and invoices are available in French.

Q: What is the best time to book a Chelsea move?
A: Book 6-8 weeks ahead, more for peak season (May-August) and around July 1. Chelsea homes are larger and the market is small, so good dates go quickly.

Book your Chelsea move today

Our calendar fills fast, especially May through August and around July 1. Book early to lock your date. Call 613-800-0917 to speak with a person, email [email protected], or book online through our booking page.

See also: Gatineau movers, Aylmer movers, Ottawa movers, long-distance moving, storage in Ottawa, and all service areas.