Eviction Movers Ottawa — Court-Order & Sheriff Move-Outs
What an Eviction Move Looks Like in Ottawa
If you’re a landlord, property manager, paralegal, or bailiff in Ottawa, you already know that an eviction is only over once the unit is empty. After the Landlord and Tenant Board issues an order and the Court Enforcement Office (the Sheriff) sets a date, you still need a licensed mover to physically remove the tenant’s belongings, inventory every item, and place everything in secure storage. That’s the gap Men In Trucks Moving fills — we’re the eviction-move crew that property managers across Ottawa call when the sheriff is on the way.
Our eviction service is designed for the realities of Ontario Sheriff enforcement. We bring uniformed two- to four-person crews, branded 16- and 26-foot trucks, photographic inventory tablets, and lockable 5′x10′ through 10′x20′ storage units — all coordinated to arrive within the Sheriff’s posted window, not on a vague “9 to 5.” If you’re hiring a paralegal-led process or working directly with the Court Enforcement Office, we’ll show up the way the sheriff expects: calm, documented, fast, and discreet.
How an Ottawa eviction move unfolds with our crew
- Pre-move site walk (optional, 24h before)
- Confirm sheriff window with your bailiff
- Arrive 15–30 min ahead of sheriff time
- Photograph every room before any item moves
- Document serial numbers on electronics
- Wrap fragile items in moving blankets
- Itemize every box on a numbered manifest
- Load into truck with chain-of-custody log
- Transport directly to secure Ottawa storage
- Issue receipt + manifest to landlord and tenant
- Hold belongings for the 72-hour grace period
- Optional 30-day extended hold with monthly fee
Pricing for Eviction & Sheriff Move-Outs
Eviction moves are priced the same way as our standard hourly local moves, with two add-ons: a $75 documentation fee (covers photo inventory + chain-of-custody report) and storage starting at $89/month. Most one-bedroom court-ordered moves complete in 3–4 hours; larger 2–3 bedroom units take 5–7 hours. There is no surcharge for evening or sheriff-mandated weekend dates — the rate is the rate.
Studio / 1-Bedroom
- 2-mover crew + 16′ truck
- Typical 3–4 hour move
- Photographic inventory
- 5′x10′ storage available
2-Bedroom Apartment
- 3-mover crew + 20′ truck
- Typical 4–5 hour move
- Numbered manifest + signed receipt
- 10′x10′ storage available
3-Bedroom House
- 4-mover crew + 26′ truck
- Typical 5–7 hour move
- Full chain-of-custody log
- 10′x20′ storage available
Need a rate breakdown for a multi-unit building or a recurring property-manager contract? Email [email protected] — we offer block pricing for property managers handling more than three evictions per quarter.
Sheriff arriving in 24–72 hours? We have same-day and next-day crews holding open for landlord moves this week.
Reserve a sheriff-date crewBuilt for Landlords, Paralegals & Property Managers
Photo & Video Inventory
Every room is photographed before anything moves. We take dated, geo-tagged shots of furniture, electronics, valuables, and visible damage — emailed to you within 24 hours. Protects you from later disputes at the Landlord and Tenant Board.
Chain-of-Custody Manifest
Every box and item gets a numbered tag and appears on a signed manifest. Our crew lead signs at pickup, your representative signs at storage drop-off, and the tenant (if they appear) can sign to acknowledge the inventory.
Secure 30-Day Storage
We hold the tenant’s belongings in a locked, climate-controlled Ottawa storage unit for the standard 72-hour grace period — extendable to 30 days if you’d like to give the tenant a longer recovery window. Pickup is by appointment only with photo ID.
Discreet, Branded Crews
Uniformed movers in unmarked-style navy work shirts, not loud branded uniforms, with branded trucks parked at a respectful distance. Neighbours see a professional move, not a public confrontation.
Insurance & Liability
$5M commercial liability, WSIB-covered crew, and Replacement Value Protection on the tenant’s belongings during transport and storage. Certificates of insurance available on request for property managers.
Disposal & Junk Removal
Once the storage hold expires, we can dispose of unclaimed belongings legally and pair the eviction with our Ottawa junk removal service to leave the unit broom-clean for your next tenant.
Eviction Moves We Handle Across Ottawa
Our eviction crews work every neighbourhood the Sheriff covers: Centretown, Sandy Hill, the Glebe, Vanier, Hintonburg, Westboro, Carlington, Alta Vista, Riverside South, Barrhaven, Nepean, Kanata, Stittsville, Orleans, Cumberland, and Manotick — plus rural communities from Carp to Greely. For property managers serving Gatineau and Hull, our QC-licensed crews can cross the river the same day; ask about Quebec-side coverage on intake.
We’re also a regular partner for student-housing landlords near uOttawa and Carleton, condo boards in Centretown high-rises, and rooming-house operators in Sandy Hill and the Glebe. If you manage seniors’ residences with sheriff orders against tenants in palliative or memory-care situations, our senior movers and hospital-discharge crews handle the move with the gentler choreography those situations require.
Documents you’ll want ready before we arrive
- LTB Order (Form L1, L2, or L4)
- Court Enforcement (Sheriff) confirmation
- Writ of Possession (if issued)
- Property manager / landlord ID
- Paralegal authorization (if applicable)
- Unit access keys + parking permit
- Storage authorization signature
- Forwarding address for tenant (optional)
178+ Ottawa landlords already trust us — book your eviction crew with $100 deposit, refundable if the tenant moves out voluntarily.
Book Eviction CrewFrequently Asked Questions
1. Do you wait for the Sheriff to arrive before starting?
Yes — always. Our crew lead checks in with the Sheriff or bailiff on site, confirms the writ, and only begins after the official has formally taken possession of the unit. We never enter ahead of the order.
2. What happens to the tenant’s belongings after we move them out?
Under Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act, a landlord must hold a tenant’s belongings for 72 hours after an eviction. We move everything to a locked storage unit, issue a numbered manifest, and notify the tenant of pickup hours. You can pay for an extended 30-day hold if you’d like to give the tenant a longer recovery window.
3. How fast can you mobilize an eviction crew?
Same-day for sheriff-confirmed dates booked before 9am; next-day for everything else. Our last-minute crew can also handle voluntary move-outs where the tenant agrees to leave on short notice.
4. Can you provide a certificate of insurance to my property-management company?
Yes. We carry $5M commercial general liability and can add your property-management firm as an additional insured on request. Email [email protected] with your COI requirements.
5. Will you handle eviction moves where the tenant is still inside the unit?
Only after the Sheriff has formally evicted the tenant — physical removal of a person is the Sheriff’s job, not ours. Once the unit is legally empty, we move the belongings. If the tenant returns during the move to retrieve items, we facilitate that under the Sheriff’s supervision.
6. How much does an eviction move actually cost?
Most one-bedroom court-ordered moves come in at $560–$700 (4 hours at $140/hr plus the $75 documentation fee). Two-bedroom moves average $920–$1,150. See our full Ottawa moving cost guide for the underlying rate logic — eviction service uses the same hourly model with the documentation add-on.
7. What if the tenant has caused property damage during the eviction?
Our photo inventory captures the unit’s condition before any item moves, so you have dated evidence for an LTB damage claim or insurance filing. We can also pair the eviction with our junk removal service and recommend trusted Ottawa cleaning and trades partners to get the unit re-listed within a week.
8. Do you work with paralegals and tenant-law firms in Ottawa?
Yes — we’re the eviction-move partner for several Ottawa paralegals and landlord-side law firms. We can invoice the firm directly, accept e-transfer or commercial cheque, and provide signed documentation suitable for LTB filings.
Limited eviction slots remaining this week — sheriff-dates fill fast in Ottawa.
Book in 2 min · $100 deposit Call (613) 800-1417Specialty moves we’re known for
Military & DND postings, heavy items, hospital discharges, secure storage, and same-day furniture delivery — all from $140/hr with $100 deposit.
