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A little planning.
A much easier next step.
Know what to budget, what to prepare and what to ask. Use these tools before you decide who to book.
01 / Understand the cost
Build a moving budget.
Published rates, your choice of hours, and 13% HST. A planning estimate to start the conversation.
1. Pick a truck
2. Start from a home size (planning range)
Hour ranges are a planning guide, not a quote: real time depends on stairs, elevators, how packed you are and the drive between homes. Packing materials are extra. Minimum booking time is confirmed when you reserve.
Medium truck / van · 15–20 ft · 2 movers
- $120 × 4 h
- $480
- HST 13%
- $62
- Planning estimate
- $542
Send this estimate to my phone or email
02 / Get ready
What should you prepare?
Choose your job and tick off the details. Your selections stay here while you explore this page.
A better brief. A clearer quote.
Tick these off before you contact the team. No email needed.
03 / Know before you book
Practical answers,
all in one place.
A timeline for your moving date.
Turn a moving date into a week-by-week checklist. View it without sharing your email.
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