Local Moving

Local Moving in Ottawa, Gatineau & Outaouais: Fast, Safe, and Stress-Free

Local moving in Ottawa, Gatineau, and the Outaouais is our specialty. Trust your transition to our experts for a fast, highly secure, and stress-free relocation.

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Local expertise for your peace of mind

Moving into a big family house in Aylmer? Or maybe a high-rise condo right in the heart of Ottawa-Gatineau? Whatever the setup, a smooth local move takes serious, on-the-ground knowledge of the Outaouais region. Our team lives and breathes these streets. We know the shortcuts, the traffic patterns, and the best routes to make your residential transition incredibly fast—and utterly seamless.

You deserve a move that doesn't keep you up at night—especially when it comes to the bill. We're deeply rooted in this community. That's why we do things the honest way. You get totally transparent pricing, right from the start. No hidden fees. No sudden 'extras' on moving day. Just fair, competitive rates you can trust.

Your stuff matters. We treat your personal belongings with the kind of meticulous, downright obsessive care you'd expect from true professionals. We wrap your furniture securely. We lay down heavy-duty mats to keep those gorgeous floors spotless. We even protect your door frames. Bottom line? Preserving your home and your belongings is our number one priority.

Deep knowledge of the region

From Chelsea to Masson-Angers, our drivers master the Outaouais areas for direct and optimized routes saving you time (and money).

Full home protection

Upon arrival, we install protective mats to cover your freshly varnished floors and use a cover system for your door frames.

Vehicles adapted to urban environments

Modern trucks equipped with extra-wide ramps and soft suspensions, designed to park easily in Ottawa-Gatineau's residential streets.

Transparent hourly pricing

You pay for the service rendered. No surprise fees along the way. The quote reflects your actual cost for a serene local move.

How it works

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Free Evaluation

Before moving anything, our foreman walks through your rooms. We assess your needs and prepare a clear plan for a smooth relocation.

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Protection of Your Belongings

We wrap your bulky furniture with quilted blankets and apply stretch wrap to secure drawers and doors instantly. Your floors and door frames are also protected.

3

Transport and Unloading

It's not just about strength, it's life-sized Tetris. Upon arrival, you tell us exactly where you want every item placed, and we handle them with the utmost care.

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What our clients say

5.0
271 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

5 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

3 months ago

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

8 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

We had the pleasure of working with Vladimir and Viktor today as they helped move my son and his girlfriend from their apartment into their new townhouse. Both of them were incredibly professional, efficient, and careful throughout the entire process. They handled everything with such expertise and made what could have been a very stressful day feel smooth and manageable. The new place has a lot of stairs, and honestly, we could not have done it without them. Their hard work, positive attitude, and attention to detail made all the difference. We sincerely appreciate all of their help and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, hardworking movers. Thank you, Vladimir and Viktor!

Jenn N

5 months ago

My fiancé and I had Nikita and Andrew as our Movers this past Sunday. Saying the professionalism was impeccable was an understatement. They cared for our belongs with care. They were extremely respectful and communicative. I will definitely recommend them for your next move! I know I will! Thank you for the wonderful service.

Rowaa Alhaboob

8 months ago

Great moving experience from start to finish. The team was professional, efficient, and handled my belongings with care. Everything arrived safely, and their friendly attitude made the process stress-free. Transparent pricing and excellent service—I’d definitely use them again.

Samuel Muguraguri

5 months ago

UpMove is a professional, fast and friendly moving company, that takes on any job with skill and speed. I hired UpMove for a move from a full-family sized house to another, around 5 bedrooms in each house. Despite the large size of the job, the UpMove guys made no problem of this and handled the big move with ease. They are clearly experienced professionals who have been doing this for years, and their skills were demonstrated in every part of the job — from the careful and smart wrapping of fragile items to ensure 0 damage to the customer’s belongings, to the lifting techniques that they employed to move large pieces of furniture up and down complicated stairways and narrow doorways. The team of three workers completed this big job in less than 5 hours, and I was left more than satisfied. These guys are clearly not amateurs, and in their efficient and friendly service it is hard to find anything bad to say about them. For these reasons I would, without a doubt, recommend choosing UpMove for your next move!

Nikita Grankin

5 months ago

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Honestly? For a local move, if the dresser is solid and only holding light clothes, just leave them right in there! We’ll secure and seal the whole piece. Just make sure to take out anything heavy (like books), fragile, or valuable. We don't want the inside of the drawers getting banged up in transit.

Yes, the driving time from your old place to the new one is factored into the hourly rate. But here's the upside: our drivers know the Gatineau and Ottawa grids flawlessly. We map out the quickest, smartest routes to keep that travel time—and your total bill—as low as possible.

Absolutely. Depending on the truck size you book, we’ll show up on moving day armed with heavy-duty protective blankets and sturdy wardrobe boxes. You can literally transfer your hanging clothes directly into the boxes in minutes. It's a game changer.

Areas we serve in Ottawa and Gatineau

Our crews work on both sides of the river. See local details for your area:

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

The UpMove Commitment to Our Clients

As a local business proudly serving the Gatineau and Ottawa region, we don't just see addresses—we see our neighbors. No matter the complexity of your project, our core promise remains exactly the same: strict punctuality, absolute respect for your property, and crews that actually know what they are doing.

We built our reputation in the Ottawa Valley by taking the stress out of logistics. No hidden last-minute fees, no inexperienced day-laborers. Just straight-forward, professional service from the first phone call to the very last box being unloaded.

Our Quality Standards

  • Transparent Pricing:Clear, honest estimates. The price we agree on is the price you pay, period.
  • Full-Time Crews:We employ dedicated professionals who are trained in our strict property-protection methods.
  • Fully Insured:Comprehensive liability and cargo insurance coverage so you are protected against the unexpected.