How to find a mover in the West End (Vancouver)

Finding a mover in the West End of Vancouver is no easy task. One of the reasons for this fact is that most moving companies are situated in the suburbs like Surrey, Coquitlam and Burnaby. The problem with that is that you will get charged a significant travelling time charge. Up to 2 hours in some instances. Another problem is the truck size, the companies located away from the West End/Kitsilano/Yaletown/Gastown use 5 ton trucks because their main market is constituted of houses instead of condos and apartments.

The hourly rate for a 5 ton truck and 2 men is higher than for a 1 ton truck and 2 men. Additionally, the West End Vancouver moving companies usually give you a 3 men crew for 5 tons. Although you might think that the 3rd man will make the job go quicker it actually doesn't. The only purpose of the third mover is to help with heavy items like pianos and so on that are usually not required in West End/Kitsilano/Yaletown/Gastown Vancouver moves.

So if you are looking for a moving company in the West End/Kitsilano/Yaletown/Gastown area, consider these tips:

- Get a 1 ton truck and 2 men

- Ask about the travelling time, 30 minutes should be the most you should pay if the company is located within 3 kms of your apartment or condo.