Best Montréal moving companies

Top 5 Moving Companies in Montréal and the surrounding area

 

At MovingWaldo, we have spent the last few years actively comparing full-service movers based on rigorous criteria and thorough verifications. Over the past year, our platform has helped 16,238 Montrealers discover highly recommended movers. You can trust that the 5 companies featured on this page are experienced and professional, verified and fully insured.

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Our diligent methodology is simple, but efficient. Each companies went through a vigorous onboarding process. Our booking agents met with their moving coordinators to perfectly understand the services offered, their detailed pricing and most importantly, their professionalism.

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We sat down with the owner to discuss their experience, credentials and credibility. Only real and trustworthy companies.

They hold a minimum of 1 million in liability insurance and protection to the cargo. You are protected.

We verified reviews across major tier party platforms like Google, Facebook, Trustpilot and more. Only top-rated movers.

We verified optional accreditations including but not limited to Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the Canadian Association Of Movers (CAM)

Business experience

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We verified optional accreditations including but not limited to Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the Canadian Association Of Movers (CAM)

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4.8

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Accreditations

Currently not accredited by BBB and CAM

Pricing

  • Hourly price starting at $120 / h for 2 movers and starting at $140 / h for 3 movers after 3 hours minimum.
  • Travel time charge: Yes
  • Truck fee: No

Special items, like pianos, sports equipment, or highly delicate items, require special handling. They may be subject to additional charges.

Verified Credentials

  • 11 years of experience
  • The company’s insurance policy is to repair or replace lost or damaged items up to $50,000.

Services offered

  • Local and long-distance moves
  • Commercial and office moves
  • Packing and unpacking
  • Storage

Why this company is recommended by our experts

The employees of EBL Déménagement are tradesmen, many of whom have been with the company since its inception. The movers are renowned, especially through their Google reviews, for their courtesy, respect and great attention to detail, resulting in the most smooth and efficient customer service.

What sets EBL apart is their insurance coverage, which is among the most comprehensive on this list, covering up to $50,000 for broken or damaged goods. They are flexible and accommodating for small and large turnkey moves and are proud members of the Canadian Association of Movers.

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Rang Fresnière, Mirabel, QC

The company has been a MovingWaldo network partner since 2019

3.7

Recognized in Quebec for their solid reputation

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Accreditations

Pricing

  • Hourly price starting at $195 / hr for 3 movers after 4 hours minimum.
  • Travel time charge: Yes
  • Truck fee: No

Special items, like pianos, sports equipment, or highly delicate items, require special handling. They may be subject to additional charges.

Verified Credentials

  • 29 years of experience
  • The company’s insurance policy is to repair or replace lost or damaged items. Additional coverage available upon request.

Services offered

  • Local and long-distance moves
  • Commercial and office moves
  • Packing and unpacking
  • Packing supplies
  • Storage

Why this company is recommended by our experts

Déménagement La Capitale is a well known name in Quebec for its solid reputation and unmatched notoriety for over 29 years. Their advertisement with the popular theme song has been heard everywhere over the past few years, but that is not the reason why we recommend them.

As our longest standing business relationship, Déménagement La Capitale can count on a solid moving team of over 120 employees and a fleet of twenty trucks. With branches in the three most important cities in Quebec, they are able to carry out any type of move, whether it be in Montreal, Quebec or internationally.
In addition, they offer a 10% discount for seniors.

Local office

9100, rue de l’Innovation Montreal (Québec) H1J 2X9 Canada

The company has been a MovingWaldo network partner since 2018

5

Highly-rated

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Accreditations

Currently not accredited by BBB and CAM

Pricing

  • Hourly price starting at $155 / hr for 3 movers with no minimum hours.
  • Travel time charge: Yes
  • Truck fee: No

Special items, like sports equipment, or highly delicate items, require special handling. They may be subject to additional charges.

Verified Credentials

  • 28 years of experience
  • BBB rating: A
  • The company’s insurance policy is to repair or replace lost or damaged items up to $22,000.

Services offered

  • Local moves and long-distance moves (up to 500 km)
  • Commercial and office moves

Why this company is recommended by our experts

With Le Plan Pas Con, the owner responds to you personally and the movers are always in a good mood. Their reputation is outstanding with over 800 Google reviews out of 5 stars and 28 years of experience.

With a humane approach, their service is especially helpful for small 1 to 2 bedroom moves.

With Le Plan Pas Con, it is best to book in advance, especially during the summer, as they have limited availability.

Local office

1090 rue Van horne, Outremont

The company has been a MovingWaldo network partner since 2020

4.8

Convenient for large moves

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Accreditations

Currently not accredited by BBB and CAM

Pricing

  • Hourly price starting at $142 / h for 2 movers and starting at $164 / h for 3 movers after 3 hours minimum.
  • Travel time charge: Yes
  • Truck fee: No

Special items, like pianos, sports equipment, or highly delicate items, require special handling. They may be subject to additional charges.

Verified Credentials

  • 3 years of experience
  • BBB rating: A
  • Basic insurance of $2.00 per pound protection (deductible $500). The company does not offer additional coverage.

Services offered

  • Local moves and long-distance moves (up to 700 km)
  • Canada to US moves
  • Commercial and office moves
  • Packing supplies
  • Storage

Why this company is recommended by our experts

With an impressive 30-man crew, Flex Déménagement is the ideal solution for large moves. In addition, this moving company offers basic insurance at $2.00 per pound of broken item, which covers more than the standard for other movers.

They also offer a unique service, allowing you to purchase your packing supplies online and have them delivered directly to your home.

For very heavy items that cannot be disassembled over 600 lbs (Ex: grand pianos, safes, pool tables, very large gym equipment), this company is not the best option as they are less specialized in this area.

Local office

365 McCaffrey, Saint-Laurent, QC H4T 1Z7

The company has been a MovingWaldo network partner since 2021

5

Specialized in the transportation of artwork

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Accreditations

Currently not accredited by BBB and CAM

Pricing

  • Hourly price starting at $155 / hr for 3 movers after 3 hours minimum.
  • Travel time charge: Yes
  • Truck fee: No

Special items, such as sports equipment or very delicate items, require special handling. They may be subject to additional charges.

Verified Credentials

  • 37 years of experience
  • BBB rating: A
  • The company’s insurance policy is to repair or replace lost or damaged items up to $25,000.

Services offered

  • Local moves and long-distance moves (up to 700 km)
  • Commercial and office moves
  • Special item moves

Why this company is recommended by our experts

The owner of Déménagement Sympathiques, Damien, will answer you personally. With 37 years of experience, they are the most experienced movers on this list. As their name suggests, the company has a friendly approach to their customers, which is reflected in their 5-star Google reviews out of over 475 reviews.

They offer all kinds of moving services, but mainly specialize in transporting art and sculptures, which was actually the only service they offered in their early days.
However, they do not do piano moves.

Local office

6320 Avenue Henri Julien H2S 2T8 – Montreal QC

The company has been a MovingWaldo network partner since 2023

Conclusion

Whether you’re moving locally a bit further away from or to Montreal or within the Greater Montreal areas such as the South Shore or North Shore, finding a rated moving company with professional movers and quality moves is important. You want a smooth and efficient moving process without hidden fees or surprises on moving day. That’s why customer service, packing services, and storage services are also key factors to consider.
When choosing from the many Montreal movers rates and prices, consider the experience of the moving companies in Montreal and their reviews from satisfied customers. A highly recommended and experienced team can provide professional packing and unpacking services, as well as affordable moves for both residential and commercial customers.
With years of experience and competitive prices, you can trust a professional moving company to move your belongings with a great job done on moving day. Don’t hesitate to get a free quote from MovingWaldo to compare and book the best Montreal movers for your needs.

Registration of movers with the Commission des transports du Québec (CTQ) 

To operate in Quebec, moving companies with heavy vehicles weighing 4,500 kg or more must be registered with the Commission des transports du Québec (CTQ). We only select registered companies. To be registered, they must meet several conditions, including:

  • Having civil liability insurance.
  • Being a legal business incorporated in Quebec.
  • Holding the appropriate permit issued by the SAAQ for the type of vehicle used.
  • Ensuring that the vehicles respect the environmental and safety standards in effect.

To view a mover’s file, go here and click on Dossier d’une entreprise ou d’un individu at the bottom of the page (French available only).

Other authorities in the Canadian Moving industry

What’s the BBB?

BBB stands for Better Business Bureau and is a North American organization whose mission is to help buyers and sellers trust each other. Its rating is based on the number of complaints that a company may receive and how the company handles these complaints. We aim to recommend companies with a minimum rating of A- or higher.

What’s CAM?

CAM stands for Canadian Association of Movers. It is Canada’s only trade association for movers whose goal is to help its members evolve in the industry, while setting a standard of ethics and practices for moving companies. While it is a great way to gain credibility, not all moving companies are part of CAM.

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Mathieu Paquette

The author of this article also acts as MovingWaldo’s booking agent. Matt, is an accomplished relocation specialist with over 6 years of experience in the industry. Matt has earned a CAM certification (Canadian Association Of Movers), Tariff Certification (Atlas Van Lines), and has an extensive business background. Before handing off everything you own, do your due diligence… or let Matt do it for you.

Provide Matt with your move criteria. He will calculate quotes from verified movers, using the same metrics. This will make it simple to compare and book your move.

Frequently asked questions

Hourly pricing is the most commonly used pricing model in Montréal. 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 Montréal 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. 

The best time of the year to move in Montréal is in the fall or winter. Choosing to move during these two seasons will make you save time, but more importantly money. It’s during these times of the year that movers have more availability.

The months of the year with the lowest rates are October through May, excluding December. We recommend that you move not only during the winter, but on a weekday, Monday through Friday, where you will save hundreds of dollars compared to the summer. Please note that all moves during the Summer months are more expensive because of the higher demand.

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