Moving Old Montreal

Sometimes people think that it is much more cost-effective and easier to make a move by themselves by renting a truck and working on their own. We encourage such people but, honestly, there are extremely rare cases when non-specialists know how to properly handle such a meticulous process as moving.

There is no doubt that any person is capable of doing moving. However consider this:

1. for performing a good move you’ll need floor runners and blankets for protecting your furniture, appliances, walls, etc.
2. for heavy items you’ll need lifting straps to easily handle or, in general, to lift them from the ground
3. a truck for transporting all your goods, preferably an aluminum ramp equipped truck
4. at least one family member or friend who is comfortable with doing such physical effort-involving exercises

Relatively estimated expenses while moving out on your own:

1. an elementary moving kit including about 10 blankets, 1 tape and 1 lifting strap is approximately $80-120
2. the average 20ft truck rental price in Montreal is $100-140 a day (it is quite difficult to rent a truck for a few hours and even so, there is no big price difference)
3. fuel consumption, depending on the distance (let us presume a 50km run back and forth will cost you $20-40)

Subsequently, in the event if you are doing your move personally, we assume calculating a rough cost estimate to $200-300, provided that you will comply with the aforementioned conditions as to the distance, number of moving blankets, etc. This is just a price simulation and it should be never considered as a rule or a standard and it depends on many factors. Nevertheless, do not forget that in order to handle bulky and heavy items, a good physical condition is absolutely necessary and sometimes it is even vital. And yes, no insurance covering eventual damages to your belongings nor to your home will be available if you do it by yourself.

Our conclusion is as follows: simply entrust you moving project to professionals and avoid all hassle! Our moving pricing policy is designed so that your moving costs are almost the same as if doing it on your own. Good movers at good rates – this is your optimal formula for saving your time and money!