Ottawa to Laval Movers
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Laval sits just north of Montreal Island, which changes the driving plan more than the distance: instead of fighting downtown Montreal traffic, we take Highway 417 to the 40 and cross onto Île Jésus from the west — about two hours door to door. Men In Trucks Moving Inc. runs Ottawa to Laval as a same-day, one-crew move: morning load in Ottawa, afternoon unload in Chomedey, Sainte-Rose, Vimont, or wherever on the island you’re landing.
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How the move works
One truck, one crew, no terminals. We load your Ottawa home in the morning, run the 417 east, and route around Montreal’s core via the 40 — the western approach onto Île Jésus avoids the worst of the island traffic and the low-clearance surprises of older Montreal streets. By mid-afternoon the same crew that packed your Ottawa living room is setting it back up in Laval. It’s the standard we keep across the network run by our long distance moving company in Ottawa.
The Laval end
- Suburban landings are easy — much of Laval is driveway-unload territory: Chomedey splits, Sainte-Dorothée bungalows, Duvernay two-storeys.
- Tower bookings — the newer condo corridors near the metro stations (Montmorency, Cartier) want reserved elevators and mover certificates; we arrange both ahead of the day.
- French-first arrival — nos équipes travaillent en français; building managers, concierges et voisins compris. The whole day can run in French, English, or both.
Ontario → Quebec paperwork
- RAMQ — apply on arrival; OHIP typically covers you through the standard waiting period.
- Licence and plates — swap your ServiceOntario licence at the SAAQ within the required window after establishing residence.
- Hydro-Québec — set up before moving day so the account starts when the truck arrives; Laval water is billed municipally with your taxes.
How it’s priced
Same-day corridor moves are quoted clearly before moving day — home size, access at both ends, and the date set the number, with no surprise charges. How corridor pricing works is laid out in our long-distance moving cost guide. Headed to the island of Montreal itself rather than Laval? That corridor has its own page: Ottawa to Montreal movers.
Frequently asked questions — Ottawa to Laval moves
Is Ottawa to Laval a same-day move?
Yes — about two hours of driving. Morning load in Ottawa, afternoon unload in Laval, one crew throughout.
Do you route through downtown Montreal?
No — we approach Laval from the west via the 40, avoiding downtown congestion and arriving fresher and on schedule.
Can the move run entirely in French?
Oui — de la soumission au déchargement, toute la journée peut se dérouler en français.
Do Laval condo towers need anything special?
The newer towers want a booked service elevator and proof of mover insurance — we provide the certificate and set the booking with your gestionnaire.
What about the Quebec paperwork after an Ontario move?
RAMQ, SAAQ, and Hydro-Québec are the big three — the checklist above covers timing, and we’re happy to walk through it when you book.
Related pages
- Long distance movers Ottawa →
- Ottawa to Montreal movers →
- Montreal to Ottawa movers →
- Long-distance moving cost guide →
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