Top 5 Moving Companies in Mississauga and the surrounding area

Hourly pricing is the most commonly used pricing model in Mississauga. It’s simple, the company will provide you with an hourly rate and charge you based on the time it takes to complete your move. The more prepared you are, the less it will cost.

In your quote, movers will provide you with an estimated labor time, so they can precisely estimate the final cost. 

Services considered in the labor time: 

• Wrapping and protecting 
• Dismantling and reassembling 
• Packing/unpacking (additional service if requested)
• Loading and unloading the truck 
• Miscellaneous requests 
• Driving from the pickup to the drop-off location (and to/from their office) 

To cover travel time and fuel, movers may charge you for the time it takes them to drive to and from their office. Alternatively, they may charge a pre-established truck fee, which will be based on the distance to be driven and the size of the truck. 

Certain services are included in the final price such as: basic insurance (release value protection), moving blankets, moving equipment and sometimes wardrobe boxes. 

All moving companies in Mississauga have diverse fee-related policies. Generally, packing and unloading specialty items will be an added cost to your moving bill for their fragility (extra protection required), weight (more workers required), and extra space they may take up in the truck (additional truck required). 

The moving company may charge extra fees for heavy items like sports equipment and appliances. Extra stair fees (above 2nd floor) and overnight or storage fees (if the move was not completed in one day), may be charged. Also, fuel fees could apply, especially for longer distances.

There are two types of moving insurance protections: release value protection and full value protection. 

Release value protection covers the damages happening in the moving truck and can cover $0.60 per pound of the damaged item. The cost is typically included in the price and there is no deductible.  

Whereas, full value protection applies to damage done in the moving truck and in your home. This can cover anywhere between $5 to $10 per pound of the damaged item. Expect to pay at least a few hundred dollars for full value protection, and know that there is a deductible and that it will vary.

Condominiums in Mississauga have rules that ensure that the community lives in harmony. We recommend contacting your condo board before your move to learn about specific moving regulations, such as:

• Elevator reservation: Depending on the condo, some have a service elevator used for moving. The condo board will install protective pads on the elevator and may charge you a fee, or they will ask your moving company to do it. Pro-tip: ask your moving company in advance the approximate time that they will use the elevator so that you can reserve it accordingly.
• Parking regulations: Ask about the most suitable place for parking the truck, or if it is possible to use the guest parking. Pro-tip: consider proximity to the elevator door or stairs to get the job done faster and avoid disturbing residents.
• Noise level restrictions: Condos typically have noise restrictions caused by moving furniture that include the use of elevators, but the specifications may vary based on their own rules. It is recommended to control the noise levels during any time of the move, especially during weekdays from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., while on weekends or holidays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
• Time of move: To prevent interference with other residents in the condo, the most convenient time for moving would be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.