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As of summer 2012 we are now expanding our network of Canadian moving companies in order to serve you better. Additionally we now offer some local Vancouver, Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary and Edmonton moving services through our affiliates in Calgary, Ottawa and Toronto in addition to our regular moving service in Vancouver BC Canada since 1994. Our strategy is to become Canada's leading long distance moving company through superior moving services and improved communications and logistics infrastructure. We are also Canada top freight forwarder to assist you in forwarding your goods across the world.
Whether you are looking for full service Canadian long distance mover or booking some space on one of our cross Canada consolidated shipments we will have the solution for you. Coast to coast Canada to Canada and USA to Canada Moving Services and vice verso are available. So is vehicle transport to and from any location in North America. We are also planning on creating a new ecommerce section to the website that will allow our clients to purchase packing and moving supplies for their Canadian long distance moving service. All boxes will be able to be ordered online and delivery will be done either via Courier or from one of our local movers scattered across Canada and the USA.
For a free no obligation Canadian Moving Companies quote please use our Canada Movers weight calculator .
Choosing a Vancouver BC Moving Company
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 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. The same applies of course if you are looking for Toronto Movers or maybe a Calgary moving company, perhaps you need a reliable Montreal mover?
Moving equipment
How old are the moving 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 efficient. For Toronto it's sometimes and indicator to look at the rust on the moving truck, this will show how well the owner operator takes care of his moving van (S). Calgary with it's larger amount of snow is even more important as they put a lot of salt on the roads. While this is bad for the moving truck...is it however great for you professional Calgary movers as it will make the moving company's job that much easier!
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.In Toronto and Calgary the rules are different than in Vancouver for moving companies as associations like the better business bureau have different systems for different provinces. Please also remember that Canadian Movers follow very different regulations than USA moves. In the USA the trucking industry is highly regulated while things are more slack in Canada, especially in Toronto, Montreal and Calgary. In Vancouver the motor carrier's commission authority is in place but the hardly enforce the rules to local Vancouver movers.
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 Canada/USA removalists charge and in various Canadian cities like Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary.
The movers will usually give you the choice. For local moves by the hour is usually the best choice, by going flat rate, Canada & USA 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 will be charged by weight.Moving rates will vary from Vancouver to Toronto but generally the cost for movers in Calgary and Montreal is cheaper than in Toronto and West Coast cities.
What is traveling time? It's 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. 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 $40 or so.
Due to the complexity of the industry, it is difficult to give you a rate right on this website for Canada wide relocation services. Sometimes we charge by weight and sometimes by volume. As Canada's leading Moving Companies we can offer you long distance moving services of the utmost quality.In addition to long distance moving services in Canada and the USA we also offer car shipping and auto transport services.We offer moving services from Vancouver to Toronto and vice versa, relocation from Calgary to Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal.We can also assist you in USA to Canada moves and vice versa. For freight forwarding services we can handle all the customs documentation or you can take care of it yourself. The same applies to shipping services. We can also be of help if you are moving to Canada from somewhere else in the world.
Are you moving from Calgary, Ottawa or Toronto? There are considered East Coast move and the most common destination is Vancouver. Even if these are long distance moves, it is recommended to hire local movers. In Alberta you will want to call Calgary movers. In Ontario it is advisable to contact either Toronto Moving Companies or Ottawa movers . The firms in the larger cities are better equipped to handle long distance moves thanks to their vast network of affiliates.
If the move is from Canada to the USA and vice versa choose the moving company of your country of origin. This way if something goes wrong you will be covered by your own country's laws and regulations. This is always the best option in case something goes wrong and unfortunately in this industry they often do! The better to hire local removalists even if the service your require is international shipping or freight forwarding.
You also have to be very well prepared in advance for a long distance move across Canada or the USA(or international shipping). Give yourself at least 3 months and things should go a lot smoother.
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