Senior Moving

Senior Movers in Ottawa & Gatineau: Compassionate Moving & Downsizing

Stress-free senior moving services in Ottawa and Gatineau. We specialize in downsizing, packing, and relocations to retirement homes. Ask about our senior discount!

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Why Trust Us with Your Senior Relocation?

Moving from a long-time family home to a retirement community or a smaller residence is a major life transition. At UpMove, we understand the emotional and physical toll this can take on seniors and their families. That's why we approach every senior move with unmatched empathy, patience, and respect.

Our specialized team is trained to handle the unique challenges of downsizing. We work closely with families to sort, declutter, and safely pack a lifetime of memories, ensuring that cherished belongings are treated with the utmost care. From dismantling large pieces of furniture to perfectly setting up the new space, we offer a complete, white-glove service.

We have extensive experience working with various retirement homes and assisted living facilities across the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Our crews are familiar with facility rules, elevator booking procedures, and parking restrictions, ensuring a seamless and fully compliant move. Let us handle the heavy lifting while you focus on settling into your new chapter comfortably.

What does senior move management include? For many Ottawa families, the hardest part is not moving day but everything before it. Our senior moving service covers the whole transition: a free assessment, help sorting what to keep, give to family or donate, careful packing, the move itself, and full setup at the new home, with furniture reassembled, boxes unpacked and belongings placed where they belong.

Children who live out of town can book and organize the move with us by phone or online, so a parent is never left to coordinate the crew alone. Senior moves are billed at our regular hourly rates, from $119 an hour for two movers and a 20-foot truck, with our senior discount applied. Packing is billed by the hour, and boxes and materials are charged only for what is used.

Compassionate & Patient Crew

Our movers are specially trained to provide emotional support and a stress-free experience for elderly clients.

Downsizing Assistance

We help declutter, sort, and carefully pack belongings, making the transition to a smaller space manageable.

Retirement Home Expertise

Familiarity with local facilities, elevator protocols, and moving guidelines to ensure a smooth transition.

Exclusive Senior Discounts

We offer special discounted rates to make professional moving services more accessible for seniors.

How it works

1

In-Home Assessment

We provide a free, no-obligation in-home estimate to understand the scope of downsizing and moving required.

2

Packing & Sorting

Our patient team safely packs everything, helping decide what to keep, donate, or pass on to family members.

3

Move & Setup

We transport everything safely and fully set up the new home, including unpacking and furniture assembly.

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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)

Yes, absolutely! We believe in making our services accessible and affordable for our elderly clients. We offer a dedicated senior discount on all our moving and packing services. Just ask our estimator for the details during your free quote.

We certainly can. Downsizing from a large family home is often the most overwhelming part of a senior move. Our patient crew will help you or your parents sort through belongings, deciding what goes to the new home, what gets donated, and what goes to family members.

Yes, we provide a complete white-glove service. We don't just drop off boxes; our team will unpack items, reassemble beds and furniture, and place everything exactly where you want it so the new space feels like home immediately.

Very familiar. We regularly move clients into retirement communities across the region. We know how to coordinate with facility managers, adhere to strict elevator booking times, and respect noise regulations to ensure a smooth, compliant move.

Of course. We highly recommend our free in-home consultations for senior moves. It allows us to accurately assess the volume of items, discuss downsizing needs, and most importantly, meet the seniors in person to build trust and answer their questions.

It is help with the whole transition, not just the truck: planning the move, sorting and downsizing, packing, moving, and setting up the new home so it is ready to live in. We handle each step at the pace that suits you or your parents.

Senior moves use our regular hourly rates, from $119 an hour for two movers and a 20-foot truck, minus our senior discount. That starting rate applies on weekdays from the 5th to the 25th of the month; the final price also depends on the date, the volume and how much packing help you need. We give you a free, detailed quote before anything is booked.

From mid-May to late August, book 3 to 4 weeks ahead; the rest of the year, one to two weeks is usually enough. Retirement residences often ask for an elevator reservation, so booking early also makes it easier to get the time slot the residence gives you.

Downsizing often leaves a few pieces without a place. We can move them to a family member's home, or ask us about our storage service so you have time to decide.

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.