Best Gatineau moving companies

Top 5 Moving Companies in Gatineau and the surrounding area

 

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Organized and highly insured

Professional Movers Ottawa 5 Movers in Ottawa that you can Trust

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Accreditations

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Pricing

  • Hourly price starting at $150 / hr for 2 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

  • 5 years of experience
  • BBB rating: A+
  • Your belongings are insured for up to six ($6.00) dollars per pound under their Full Value Protection.

Services offered

  • Local and long-distance moves (500 km)
  • Interprovincial moves (over 500 km)
  • Commercial and office moves
  • Packing and unpacking
  • Storage
  • White glove services

Why this company is recommended by our experts

Recommending Professional Movers Ottawa is a no-brainer. We were impressed when we discovered this company. Their owners, Rupinder and Vishav, had everything in place to create a respected brand.

This company is highly rated, averaging 4.9 stars on 489 Google reviews for their Ottawa and Toronto locations. They have also been accredited by BBB (A+) and CAM. Their insurance policy is unmatched as it covers up to 10 million dollars. Their insurance coverage is a suitable option for high value moves.

Most importantly, Professional Movers Ottawa offer white glove services, which are types of “all-inclusive” moves with special coordination. They include professional packing, unpacking, climate controlled storage services and more.

While the company is limited in terms of truck sizes (16 ft. and 26 ft. only), they have a wide coverage area, moving you anywhere within 200 km of their Ottawa and Toronto locations. Professional Movers Ottawa can essentially move over half of the Ontario population.

Local office

17 F Enterprise Ave, Nepean, ON K2G 0A7

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Accommodate last-minute moves

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Pricing

  • Hourly price starting at $139 / hr for 2 movers after 2 hours minimum.
  • Travel time charge: Yes
  • Truck fee: No

Special items that requires special handling such as pianos, sports equipment or highly delicate items may be subject to additional charges.

Verified Credentials

  • 9 years of experience
  • BBB rating: B
  • Basic insurance of 0.60$ per pound protection. Company offers additional coverage up to ten ($10.00) dollars per pound.

Services offered

  • Local and long-distance moves (500 km)
  • Commercial and office moves
  • Packing and unpacking
  • Storage
  • Special item moves

Why this company is recommended by our experts

Initially drawn by its friendly owner, Tiam, we’ve recommended Let’s Get Moving to our GTA community since April 2020. They are currently opening locations across Canada bringing with them the nine years of experience the company had acquired in the Queen City. We examined the company and were impressed by its great client reviews: 4.8 stars with 2,000 reviews on August 9th, 2023. It also had various accreditations, such as BBB and CAM. We were also captivated by its capacity to accommodate last-minute moves.

Let’s Get Moving handles it all: small moves (3 hours min.), larger residential moves (their 28 ft truck can carry 5 men), along with office and commercial moves.

The company can help if you are moving out of town for distances up to 500 km.

Local office

MB 3A – 2775 Moodie Drive, Nepean, Ontario K2J 4S6, Canada

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3.4

Affordable movers

metropolitan movers

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Pricing

  • Hourly price starting at $100 / hr for 2 movers after 3 hours minimum.
  • Travel time charge: No
  • Truck fee: Yes

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

Verified Credentials

  • 12 years of experience
  • Basic insurance of $0.60 per pound protection. The company offers additional coverage with their Replacement Value Protection (RVP).

Services offered

  • Local moves and long-distance moves (up to 500 km)
  • Interprovincial moves (over 500 km)
  • Canada to US moves 
  • Commercial and office moves
  • Packing and unpacking
  • Storage

Why this company is recommended by our experts

For over 13 years, Metropolitan Movers have been actively moving Ottawa residents. Their team uses a sophisticated system to provide the most accurate estimate for your local, cross- country or cross-border move. Metropolitan Movers provide exceptional moving experience with quality services offered at affordable prices. As a matter of fact, the prices offered by the company are among the most competitive in the industry.

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3105 Hawthorne Rd, Ottawa, ON K1G 3V8

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4.8

Transparency is highly valued

Oakville Waterloo Abbotsford Prince Georges

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Accreditations

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Pricing

  • Hourly price starting at $129 / hr for 2 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

  • 8 years of experience
  • BBB rating: A+
  • Basic insurance of 0.60$ per pound protection. Clients can purchase additional insurance coverage like the Replacement Value Protection (RVP) through Baker International and Moving Insurance Company.

Services offered

  • Local and long-distance moves
  • Packing and unpacking

Why this company is recommended by our experts

Ottawa Pro Movers is a moving company that provides services in Ontario and Quebec. It provides a plethora of different residential moving services and has garnered an excellent reputation, which is demonstrated by its 5-star rating on Google. Ottawa Pro Movers explicitly state in their mission statement that customer service is at the forefront of everything that they do, making them an excellent choice for anyone moving from Ottawa to Toronto. They claim that 80% of their customers come from friends and referrals!

Local office

453 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4N5

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4.7

Moving and storage container company

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Pricing

  • Monthly rental price $894* for a 20′ BigSteelBox. 
  • Packing/loading service is an additional cost.
  • Travel time charge: Yes
  • Truck fee: No 

*Price includes the 1-month rental of a 20′ BigSteelBox, empty delivery, movement of the container to your new home, and empty pick up. Their price is subject to change without notice and does not include taxes. Price is based on moves within the local service area of this city only.

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Verified Credentials

  • 24 years of experience
  • BBB rating: A+
  • BigSteelBox do not offer content insurance. The risk is very low because of the container’s robustness. Ask your home insurance carrier for coverage.

Services offered

  • Local and long-distance moves (up to 500 km)
  • Interprovincial moves (over 500 km)
  • Commercial moves
  • Packing service
  • Storage at your home or at their location

Why this company is recommended by our experts

BigSteelBox a Canadian-owned container moving and storage company, that offer exceptional stress-free moving and storage services. They can move you across town, or across Canada. Their local moves price includes the 1-month rental of a 20′ BigSteelBox, so you can pack at your pace, and all movements of the container. Plus, if you need storage in between homes, that’s no problem because storage is built right into their moving and storage service and easy to add on.

From their storage facility Carp, ON, they’re able to provide moving services and portable storage container rentals and sales to residential and business customers, and several cities and towns nearby. Whether you need secure storage at home or on the job site, or you’re moving to a new home, BigSteelBox can help. Plus, you get AIR MILES® Reward Miles™ for the purchase or monthly rental payments of a moving and storage container.

Local office

107 Walgreen Rd, Carp, ON K0A 1L0

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Conclusion

Whether you’re moving locally a bit further away from or to Gatineau, 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 Gatineau 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 Gatineau. 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 Gatineau 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.

Movers will be allowed to park their truck legally in front of your home if they take a free, legal, non-paying parking space at the time of the move. You cannot block any sidewalks, bike lanes or traffic. 

Otherwise, movers must be vigilant during the winter parking period, from December 1st to April 1st, when street parking is prohibited in Gatineau from midnight to 6 am, and from 3 am to 6 am on weekends, due to snow removal operations.

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