Weekend Movers in Ottawa — Saturday and Sunday Moves, Same Crew, Same Pricing
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.
Get a Free Quote → Call 613-800-0917Why 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.
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.
Book Online Or Call 613-800-0917Weekend Movers in Ottawa — Availability, Rates, and How to Book
Saturday and Sunday moves are our most-requested time slots in Ottawa, and for good reason: you don’t lose a workday, building elevator windows are easier to coordinate when offices are empty, and moving companies aren’t competing with Monday-Friday commercial jobs. We operate 7 days a week, year-round in Ottawa, and weekend moves carry the same hourly rate as weekday moves — $150 per hour for 2 movers and a 26-foot truck, $195 per hour for 3 movers, and $245 per hour for 4 movers.
Saturday morning slots (8 AM to 10 AM start) book 2-3 weeks in advance during May, June, August, and September — Ottawa’s four busiest moving months. Sunday afternoon slots tend to stay open longer and can sometimes be booked with one week’s notice even in peak season. If your preferred weekend date is less than 48 hours away, call directly at 613-800-0917 rather than submitting an online quote form — we can confirm availability on the phone immediately.
Weekend moves that involve a condo or high-rise building require the same building access coordination as weekday moves — freight elevator booking, building management COI, floor protection. Many Ottawa buildings reserve Saturday as the only move-in day per week, so confirming elevator access before booking your move date is the most important step in planning a weekend apartment move.
More Ottawa Moving Services
- Movers Ottawa — weekday and weekend residential moves across Ottawa
- Same-Day Movers Ottawa — last-minute availability when weekend plans change
- Hourly Movers Ottawa — pay only for time used on weekend small moves
- Apartment Movers Ottawa — condo and high-rise weekend moves with elevator coordination
- Packing Services Ottawa — pack Saturday, move Sunday — or same-day pack and move
Weekend Movers Ottawa — Frequently Asked Questions
Do you charge extra for weekend moves in Ottawa?
No. Our weekend rates are identical to weekday rates — $150 per hour for 2 movers, $195 for 3 movers, $245 for 4 movers, plus the standard travel fee. There is no weekend surcharge for residential moves in Ottawa or Gatineau.
How far in advance should I book a weekend move in Ottawa?
For Saturday morning slots in May, June, August, or September, book 2-3 weeks in advance. For off-peak months (October through April), one week is usually sufficient. Sunday afternoons and winter weekends often have same-day or next-day availability. Call to confirm — we keep a real-time availability window that changes daily.
Can you do a long-distance move starting on a weekend?
Yes. Weekend long-distance departures from Ottawa are common for Toronto (arrive same day), Montreal (arrive same day), and Halifax (depart Saturday, arrive Sunday or Monday). We load on Saturday or Sunday and drive the corridor to your destination. Weekend LD moves are quoted flat-rate, not hourly — contact us for a custom quote based on your inventory and route.
Do you move commercial offices on weekends?
Yes. Weekend commercial moves are preferred by most Ottawa office tenants because they avoid business-day disruption. Our commercial weekend crews are the same 4-mover + 26-foot truck setup at $245 per hour. We recommend weekend commercial moves for offices up to 50 workstations; larger multi-truck operations are planned across the weekend and into Monday morning if needed.
Is packing available on the day before the weekend move?
Yes. Pack Friday, move Saturday is a common structure. We send the crew Friday afternoon or evening to pack the entire home, then return Saturday with the truck to load and move. Friday-evening packing followed by a Saturday morning move is one of the smoothest formats for large homes — everything is pre-packed and staged by the door when the truck arrives.
Planning a long-distance move?
We also handle long-distance moves from Ottawa across Canada — popular routes include Ottawa to Toronto, Ottawa to Montreal, and Ottawa to Halifax.
