For a local move inside Ottawa, budget $560–$1,100 for a 1-bedroom (4–8 hrs × $140/hr), $900–$1,600 for a 2-bedroom (5–9 hrs × $180/hr), and $1,540–$2,640 for a 3-bedroom house (7–12 hrs × $220/hr). These are real 2026 numbers from 400+ completed moves — not artificially low “starting at” prices. See the full breakdown at our Ottawa moving cost guide.

No. Inside Ottawa’s Greenbelt the clock starts when we arrive at your door and stops when we finish unloading at the new place — no truck-yard round-trip charge, no fuel surcharge. For outlying areas (Orléans, Kanata, Barrhaven, Stittsville, Manotick) there’s a one-time $49 flat travel fee. That’s it — no percentage-based fuel escalators that balloon the bill.

We carry $2,000,000 general liability and $100,000 cargo coverage on every Ottawa move — standard, not upgraded. Condo boards in Centretown, Little Italy, and Westboro routinely ask for a Certificate of Insurance (COI) naming the building as additional insured; we issue it free within one business day. Just send us the building’s COI requirements when you book.

Stairs are not a separate fee — they’re part of the hourly clock. Elevator-only buildings are the same. Long carries (over 75 ft from door to truck) or walk-ups above the 3rd floor with no elevator add 15–30 minutes to load/unload; we quote that upfront so there’s no surprise when the bill arrives. If your building requires a specific elevator slot, tell us when you book so we can block it.

$100 flat, applied to your final bill. Fully refundable up to 48 hours before your move — cancel, reschedule, or change crew size without penalty. After the 48-hour window the deposit is non-refundable (we’ve already turned away other customers for your slot). You can pay the deposit securely online during booking — we don’t ask for the full quote upfront like some national chains do.

Yes — Saturdays and the last three days of every month are our busiest slots. The hourly rate doesn’t change (still $140/hr for 2 movers + truck) but availability tightens. For a July 1 or September 1 move, book 4–6 weeks ahead. For a Saturday in peak season, 2–3 weeks. Same-day moves are possible mid-month mid-week — call 613-800-0917 if you’re in a pinch or see our last-minute movers page.

Either works. Self-pack is standard and keeps the cost lowest. Partial-pack (kitchen + wardrobes only) runs $250–$500. Full-pack (every room) is $55/hr per packer plus materials at cost, typically 1 day ahead of your move for a 2-bed. See our packing services page for a room-by-room breakdown, or download the free 8-week packing checklist.

Yes. Containerized, climate-controlled storage from our Ottawa facility, $139/month month-to-month, with free pickup and redelivery when booked as a two-leg move. Ideal for reno delays, closing-date gaps, or downsizing before long-distance. Read about moving & storage Ottawa.

Yes — Ottawa to Toronto, Montreal, Kingston, and across Ontario/Québec are our busiest routes. Long-distance is flat-rate (not hourly) because you shouldn’t pay extra if we hit traffic on the 401. Typical ranges: Ottawa→Toronto $2,400–$3,800, Ottawa→Montreal $1,400–$2,200 for a 2-bed. Full breakdown at long-distance movers Ottawa.

Two ways: (1) book online in about 2 minutes with our calendar picker and $100 deposit, or (2) call 613-800-0917 for a human quote in under 10 minutes during business hours. For complex moves (piano, safe, multi-stop, storage-in-transit) we recommend the phone call. Same-day bookings accepted subject to availability.