Discover our latest articles, practical tips, and expert tricks for an organized and stress-free move in Ottawa, Gatineau and surroundings.
Planning a long-distance move from Ottawa? Learn how car shipping works in Canada, what it costs in CAD, and how to choose a reputable auto transport carrier.
Read ArticleMoving with a newborn in Ottawa? This practical guide covers feeding schedules, baby-safe packing, nursery setup, and when to hire professional movers. Read before moving day.
Read ArticleMoving a pool table in Ottawa? Learn how to disassemble, transport, and reassemble correctly. Get professional pool table movers — request a free quote at upmove.ca.
Read ArticlePlanning on moving to Westboro or Hintonburg in Ottawa? This guide covers housing types, parking permits, heritage home logistics, and move-day tips for both neighbourhoods.
Read ArticleToronto to Ottawa is roughly 450 kilometres — close enough to seem manageable, far enough to qualify as a genuine long-distance relocation. This guide covers the real costs, what actually changes when you arrive, and how to plan the move without surprises.
Read ArticleThe kitchen is the most time-consuming room to pack in any home. It has more individual items than any other space, more fragile pieces, and more categories of things that can't be packed the same way. This guide gives you a timeline, supply list, and technique for every item.
Read ArticleMost people spend weeks planning a move and almost no time thinking about what that move costs in the context of their tax return. That's a mistake — because under Section 62 of the Income Tax Act, eligible Canadians can deduct thousands of dollars in moving expenses directly from their taxable income.
Read ArticleThe most complicated moving scenario isn't a piano, a hot tub, or a cross-country relocation. It's this: selling your current home and buying a new one simultaneously, with two closing dates that may or may not align. Thousands of Ottawa homeowners navigate this every year.
Read ArticleMoving across Ottawa — say, Centretown to Barrhaven — is one thing. Moving to a farmhouse in Almonte or a country lot near Kemptville is something else entirely. Rural moves come with logistical challenges that urban relocations rarely face, and they require a moving crew that knows how to handle them.
Read ArticleYes, absolutely. We offer basic insurance with every move and additional options for total coverage of your valuable belongings.
Yes, we can provide all the necessary materials (boxes, bubble wrap, tape) for an additional fee, or include a full packing service.
For local moves, a minimum of 3 hours is applicable. This includes travel time.
If our schedule allows, we do our best to accommodate you for emergency moves. Call us directly to check availability.
