Moving truck in Nepean
Moving in Nepean

Nepean Movers for Homeowners and Tenants

Let’s be honest—Nepean traffic can be unpredictable. When you’re dodging retail jams on Merivale or squeezing into a Centrepointe condo loading zone, timing is everything. From Algonquin College apartments to family homes in Craig Henry, we tailor our approach to your exact neighborhood. No generic moving advice here. Just local, practical strategies.

Moving in Nepean — what you should know

Nepean spans a diverse mix of property types and neighbourhoods, each with its own logistical character. Whether you're leaving a high-rise, a townhouse, or a detached home, our team tailors every move to the specifics of your address.

We regularly work in areas like Centrepointe, Craig Henry, Qualicum and Bells Corners — places where local familiarity matters when selecting the right truck access point, respecting building rules, and timing your departure.

As a bilingual moving company rooted in the Ottawa-Gatineau region, we understand the seasonal demands of the area — from harsh winters that require extra planning to busy month-ends when loading docks book up days in advance.

Moving in Nepean — Get your quote in 2 min

Our team covers Nepean and surrounding areas. Call us or fill out the form for an accurate, no-obligation estimate.

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Areas in and around Nepean

In addition to Nepean, our team regularly serves Barrhaven, Kanata and Orleans. If you're planning a move between Nepean and one of these cities, we coordinate the full route with no extra dispatch fees.

Neighbourhoods, main streets and residential pockets we regularly serve.

Centrepointe
Craig Henry
Qualicum
Bells Corners
College Ward
Trend-Arlington
Manordale
Tanglewood

We also serve nearby:

How your Nepean move works

1

Request a quote — share your dates, addresses and inventory.

2

Confirm the plan — crew size, timing and any specialty items.

3

Moving day — our crew arrives on time, fully equipped and ready.

4

Transport & unload — safe, efficient delivery to your new place.

5

Final walk-through — everything is in place and nothing is left behind.

What our clients say

5.0
276 reviews on Google

Oleg, Vladimir & Radion are fantastic! I couldn't be happier with the job they did! They were so friendly, professional & efficient! I hired them to move my business from an hour outside of Ottawa into the city. Oleg met me ahead of time and viewed both places & what I was moving. I had several heavy appliances to be moved, and I was worried about them fitting in my new location. Oleg was very reassuring that they would put every effort into getting them in & put me at ease immediately. They had to carry in the fridges & freezers & flip them around to stand them up under a low ceiling. They moved a couch up a flight of stairs & it was heavy and not an easy fit. They were so friendly while they worked and had great senses if humour! They took a lot of care with everything they moved & the space. They worked quickly & efficiently, disassembled items, removed door hinges, and they put everything where I wanted. It was the easiest and least stressful move I've ever gone through & I can't recommend them enough!

Ashley

6 months ago

UpMove led by Oleg is an excellent business. The team who helped us really cared about our belongings and were very efficient. They worked so hard to get the truck to fit for the load out and delivered early the next day as we moved cities. This team are pros and I would highly recommend to anyone moving within city and to a different city. Very clear pricing model with great communication for the clients. Thank you rod, Tanya, Nadia, old, Alex and Andrew for all your help. You guys are amazing

James Bickerton

4 months ago

Oleg and his team were exceptional for my move from Ottawa to Montreal! I will absolutely be using them again. They showed up on time, worked incredibly efficiently, and handled my items with care. They even went the extra mile and fixed a drawer for me before packing it on the truck. They were very accommodating when I had an address update and made the day as stress free as one could expect a move to be. Their “we got this” attitude really helped to keep me at ease throughout the day. Thank you so much for the awesome experience!

Tori Dudys

2 months ago

Oleg, Alex, and Milan did an excellent job with my move and furniture assembly. They were professional, careful, and very patient, making sure everything was handled and set up properly. Highly recommend this team for their great service and positive attitude!

r xv

a month ago

Oleg and Koly were professional, kind and efficient. They manoeuvred the truck with grace and precision - I highly recommend this moving company - no hidden fees, nothing but outstanding service! Thank you for making this a pleasant experience and for taking such good care of my belongings !

Jessica Hamel

2 weeks ago

Great company. Mykhailo, Milan, and Artem were very professional and efficient. Everything was moved very carefully and arrived in perfect condition. They were very friendly and clearly very hard workers. Highly recommended.

The guys were incredible! They were fast and courteous deapite having to carry all my stuff from a third-floor walkup. The move was super low-cost and effortless on my end. Im very happy with the result i highly recommend these guys for ANYONE planning a move.

Pierre Gwod

9 months ago

I hired UpMove Ottawa to move me from my apartment unit to another unit. They showed up earlier than expected; but they gave me notice of the time change. Andrew and Rad were very efficient and friendly. They were very professional and the move went well. I was very impressed when I arrived at my new place to see the boxes neatly stacked. The furniture was well placed too. I would hire UpMove again when needed. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs a moving company for their move.

We were very impressed with Up Move staff who provided an estimate quickly and followed up with us prior to the move. Questions or concerns were responded to promptly and clearly. Oleg our mover called in advance of the move and arrived punctually. He was professional, courteous and good natured over the course of the move which ran longer than planned. I would highly recommend this company.

Linda Grafton

6 months ago

I had an outstanding moving experience with the three-person crew who handled our move in Kanata. They arrived right on time, were polite, professional, and worked incredibly efficiently. The estimate was spot on, and they handled everything with care. All our furniture was disassembled and reassembled perfectly. Truly a top-notch moving experience – highly recommend!

Andrei Duk

7 months ago

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Local Nepean moves generally kick off around $119 to $129 an hour for two movers and a truck. These are our minimum rates, valid on weekdays from the 5th to the 25th of the month; weekends, month-ends and busy periods cost more. The final number changes based on the stairs, your load size, and if we hit Baseline or Merivale traffic. We’ll always lock down a free quote for you first, so there are no surprises.

Figure on 2 to 4 hours for a small Nepean apartment. Houses usually push that to 4 to 8 hours. The real deciders? Your overall volume, strict elevator bookings over in Centrepointe, and those tricky townhouse stairs in Craig Henry.

We sure do. UpMove is active all across Nepean, Barrhaven, and Bells Corners. Local jumps or full cross-river relocations—we handle them daily.

Getting started is easy. Spend two minutes requesting a free quote online, or just call the team. We usually lock in your booking window within 24 hours.

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What affects the cost of a move in Nepean?

Retail congestion along Merivale Road and Baseline Road.

High-rise access fees and timed elevators in Centrepointe and nearby apartment clusters.

Townhouse stair carries in established Nepean neighborhoods.

Extra travel coordination for Nepean-to-Gatineau moves across downtown bridges.

Rates start at $119 an hour for two movers and a truck, on weekdays from the 5th to the 25th of the month. See all our prices

Why choose UpMove as your Nepean moving company?

Licensed, bonded & fully insured

Transparent pricing — no hidden fees

Winter-ready trucks with ice melt for Ontario roads

Nepean spans dense commercial corridors, condo pockets, and older residential streets that each move differently. Knowing when to avoid Merivale, where to stage near Centrepointe, and how to connect Nepean with Gatineau keeps the day tighter.

Nepean-specific moving tips

Student and faculty moves near Algonquin College spike around term changes, so elevator bookings and loading zones should be confirmed well in advance.

Merivale Road can slow dramatically on weekends because of retail traffic; early morning load-ins usually save time in shopping-corridor buildings.

Older Nepean townhomes in Craig Henry, Tanglewood, and Manordale often have tight stair turns that make mattress bags and furniture disassembly especially useful.