So you are getting ready for your upcoming move? Maybe you bought a new condo, upgraded to a house, your small home based business now requires an office? You will soon have to choose a moving company to handle your household items, furniture and belongings. Finding a good Vancouver moving company is as simple as finding a good mechanic... not an easy task but knowing how to choose your movers can make things go smoother.

Ordering the proper moving truck size

One thing to keep in mind is where are you moving to or from? If you are moving in the West End, Kitsilano, Yaletown or Gaztown a local moving company with a 2 ton truck should do the trick. For moves in North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Surrey, Delta, Coquitlam, and other areas in the lower Mainland hiring a moving company with a 5 ton truck is recommended. Make sure you ask us what size truck they have, a truck too big will increase the hourly cost but a truck too small will require the movers to do 2 trips. Also keep in mind the distance between moving locations, if it's within 5 kilometers, the smaller truck is better, anything further should require a bigger truck.

Moving equipement

How old are the trucks? While new is not a requirement, old beat up trucks often leak water from both the floor and the ceiling of the box, that can be a problem in a city like Vancouver where it rains so much. An old truck can also have mechanical engine problems and a truck that doesn't start in the morning will not show up for you move! If you have heavy items like a piano or big screen TV, ask us if they have a ramp, while not necessary on small 1 and 2 bedroom moves, they make moving fragile items a little bit more time consuming but also efficiently

Moving company reputation and management

How long have they been in business? How is their BBB* track record? Are they insured and bonded? While none of these questions will guarantee you proper coverage, it can give you an indication of us's commitment to be helpful in the event damage would occur. However, never count on a moving company's insurance coverage to replace things the way they were, it is highly recommended to get extra private home insurance, numerous brokers in Vancouver and the lower mainland offer this coverage. The mover's insurance clauses often carry high deductibles and unless you can prove %100 that the movers are at fault, you probably won't get fair compensation. Private home owner's insurance is the way to go.

How are they answering the phone? A friendly disposition is almost a must, while rude phone ethics might be acceptable from a junk yard...movers should be polite and friendly. How quickly do they reply to emails, are the email responses full of spelling mistakes? That might sound like a small thing, but if they can't even take the effort to correspond with you in proper English, how can you trust them with your $30 000 of furniture?

Moving rates

Rates vary from company to company but there are three basic structure fees that movers charge.

The movers will usually give you the choice. For local moves by the hour is usually the best choice, by going flat rate, movers also get paid on a flat rate, they will hurry up to finish earlier to increase their hourly pay, that could also result in damage...flat rate is ok for moves that require a lot of driving time. That structure fee would also apply to moves as far as Vancouver Island and even Alberta, anything further to the US or Canada should be charged by weight.

What is traveling time? It's the time the movers take to get to your home, the time between the office and the destination. Industry standard is 30 minutes but can be longer or shorter depending on location, traveling time unlike hourly rates can sometimes be negotiated with the moving company. This charge is necessary for us because they have to dispatch the truck and 2 men, there is a cost to that. If a taxi costs $10 for a 5 km ride, it's only fair that a 5 ton truck and 2 employees charge $30 or so. However if you are moving in the West End of Vancouver, we can sometimes make exeptions and give you a no travelling time promotion.

Vancouver BC Canada Movers

Located in beautiful Vancouver BC in Canada, Westsend is your complete logistics,moving, shipping, packing, crating and transportation solution. We have a perfect track record with the Vancouver BBB and have been serving the lower mainland of BC and Canada since 1994. While we specialize in moves in and around the West End, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Kitsilano, Yaletown and Gaztown, we can also cater to numerous areas of the Vancouver BC lower mainland as stated below.

We specialize in residential moves in and around Vancouver but also offer numerous other services as stated below. Our Vancouver movers are courteous, professional and efficient. All of our trucks are equipped with the best Vancouver moving equipment and our fleet consists of reliable trucks. We strongly believe that the best way to give our customers top service is to stay in communication throughout the whole moving process.

Our selection process for hiring employees is rigorous ensuring you the highest level of service.

Call us anytime for a free no obligation estimate in Vancouver at 604.684.0030.

Our areas of service include but are not limited to:

- West End
- Vancouver Gastown
- Kitsilano
- East Vancouver
- North Vancouver
- West Vancouver
- Surrey
- Coquitlam
- Burnaby
- Richmond
- Chilliwack
- Abbotsford
- Langley

Our services include but are not limited to:

Packing and moving service in Vancouver BC
Auto transport from Canada to Canada
Car shipping from Canada to USA and USA to Canada
Long distance moving from Canada to Canada
Long distance moving from USA to Canada and Canada to USA
Rubbish disposal service in Vancouver BC
Packing and moving supplier
We are now launching an Australia car shipping service in addition to our USA and Canada operation. Please contact us for rates to and from Melbourne and Sydney. Although we have no physical auto shipping location in Australia, we are now working on getting some local Australian auto shipping partners.
We also now have moving company partners in Calgary and Toronto. You can contact us through this website or visit them individually for local information.

General information provided on this site for your convenience:

- Packing tips - what packaging supplies should you buy, where to find free shipping supplies in and around Vancouver and the lower mainland
- How to choose a Vancouver moving company
- How to plan your move in Vancouver
- How to properly move a piano
- General packing supplies information
- Vancouver Shipping and cargo freight information

We are in the process of launching a Vancouver Mini Storage service starting October 2007. This storage facility will be located somewhere in the Vancouver area and will facilitate storing of your furniture for your local Vancouver BC moving needs. The storage facility will be equipped with all standard features and equipment, it will be insured, secured and heated.

International shipping services to Europe ( England, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden ) and Asia ( Australia, Japan, China, Thailand, Hong Kong) also available for large shipments of containers or consolidated freight. Serious inquiries only. Please contact us for details. We can also assist you in loading and unloading of containers from the Port of Vancouver to any world destination.

Now Serving Saskatoon

Saskatoon Moving Services Tips

Looking for the best Saskatoon Moving Company?

Westsend Mover has been serving Saskatoon and area for over 10 years. We have the best equipement and the friendliest movers in Saskatoon.

Tips on how what truck size to order for your Saskatoon Move:

Make sure you tell the estimator what truck size you need. In Saskatoon there are a variety of accomodations available from apartments to condos to town houses to single homes.

Appartments and Condos will require a 1 to 2 ton moving truck. Houses and townhouses will more than likely require a 5 ton truck. Either way, all of our qualified Saskatoon Movers will take very good care of your belongings!

Saskatoon Office Movers

So you need to move your office locally in Saskatoon? You want to make sure that everything will go according to plan? Make sure that you are well prepared to handle your Saskatoon Office move appropriately. All boxes should be shut.Label all computer periphirals and remember your workstations configuration. Ask us how many Saskatoon movers and the truck size you will need to get the moving job done right. If the truck is too small the job will take longer, if the truck is too big some items might get damaged if not secured properly.