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Plan your Oshawa move
Separate moving time from key time
Check the actual handover arrangement with the property contact. Do not assume an advertised date means access is available first thing that morning. Give the team the earliest confirmed entry time and any deadline at pickup. If there is a gap, discuss it in advance along with the possible effect on billable waiting time.
Make stairs part of the inventory
Mention the floor, number of stair flights and any tight turn. Describe whether a basement entrance is separate from the main door and photograph the route for larger furniture. A short item list can still need careful handling if access is awkward. Let the team know about dismantling needs before the moving day rather than after the piece reaches the stairs.
Plan the empty-room handover
Keep cleaning products and inspection documents separate from boxes already ready to load. If you want cleaning help, specify whether it is a move-out clean and which appliances or surfaces need attention. Arrange the visit after the relevant rooms are empty, and check access independently. Moving and cleaning are separate scopes even when booked with the same team.
Choose your vehicle.
Two movers with every vehicle. Packing materials and HST are extra.
Small cargo van
12–14 ft · 2 movers
$100 /hour
Studios & smaller loads
Medium truck / van
15–20 ft · 2 movers
$120 /hour
1–2 bedroom homes
Large moving truck
22–26 ft · 2 movers
$130 /hour
3–4 bedroom homes
No hidden charges.
Included in every moving package
- 2 movers
- Moving vehicle
- Fuel and mileage
- Furniture assembly and disassembly
- Insurance
13% HST and packing materials (including stretch wrap) are extra. Minimum booking time and any extras confirmed before you book.
Keep shared-house instructions clear
If several people are leaving the same home, mark which furniture belongs to each person and which boxes are part of this booking. A shared kitchen can contain items going to different destinations. Use different labels or a written list so the crew does not have to decide ownership. Include any extra drop-off in the quote request and give the entrance details for each stop. Carry your keys, identification and other personal essentials yourself. Before loading starts, walk through the rooms with the crew and point out anything staying, including fixtures or furniture that belongs to the property owner.
Get your Oshawa moving quote
Start with your pickup and destination postal codes, preferred date and an inventory. Add photos of larger items and the route through each property. Optimum serves the GTA and beyond; this Oshawa guide does not represent a separate branch office. The team checks the details and availability before a booking is agreed.
Your questions, answered
Before you book
Can a shared-house move include two destinations?
Discuss both destinations before booking, with separate item lists and access details. The team will check the route and explain how the additional stop affects time and scope. Label each group clearly so unloading does not depend on remembering which box belongs where.
What does the hourly rate include in Oshawa?
Two movers, a vehicle, fuel, mileage, furniture assembly and disassembly, and insurance are listed in every moving package. Ask about the applicable coverage terms. HST and packing materials are additional, and the final total depends on billable time.
Is sending a quote request the same as booking?
No. A request starts the conversation. The team reviews the date, inventory and access, then discusses the price and scope with you. Availability and the booking details need to be agreed before the move is reserved.
Can I add packing or cleaning to this move?
Yes. Specify the rooms, items or cleaning tasks you want help with. These services are quoted separately from the vehicle package. Tell us whether you already have boxes and whether the cleaning space will be empty when access is available.
What if the inventory changes after I get a quote?
Send the revised list and any new photos before moving day. Extra furniture, another address or different access can affect the vehicle and expected time. The team can review the change with you so the agreed scope remains clear.