MOVING GUIDE
What matters in a long-distance move
For intercity and interprovincial moves, review the full service details rather than comparing price alone.
Confirm the delivery window
Ask how the mover schedules pickup, transit and delivery, and whether dates are guaranteed or estimated.
Compare inventories
Provide a consistent inventory when seeking estimates. Ask how the final cost changes if the volume or weight differs.
Understand additional charges
Discuss storage, shuttle vehicles, remote access, stairs and potential waiting fees before booking.
Estimates and service availability depend on the moving company. Confirm all pricing and arrangements directly with your chosen provider.
Request free moving quotesCommon questions about long-distance movers
What can change the final price of a long-distance move?
Distance, shipment size, pickup and delivery access, optional packing and storage may all affect estimates. Ask each provider which changes would lead to extra charges.
Is a long-distance delivery date guaranteed?
Delivery arrangements vary. Confirm the pickup window, estimated delivery window, any guarantees and what happens if scheduling changes.
Why should I use the same inventory for every quote?
A consistent list of belongings helps you compare the scope of services and identify estimates that may exclude items or handling requirements.
Before you choose: compare written estimates
Use these three checks when reviewing offers from moving companies. Individual services and availability vary.
How the price is calculated
Ask whether weight, volume, distance or an itemized inventory determines the estimate.
Delivery arrangements
Confirm pickup and delivery windows and any storage or transfer points.
Price changes
Ask what circumstances can change the final bill after pickup.
Are you in a hurry?
Need to move soon? Request an estimate and ask providers about their next available dates. Same-day service is not guaranteed.