lounan

Hi,

Can anyone recommend any removal companies Montreal to Toronto(Oakville)
Had a couple of quotes $3k + which seems a lot?
Thanks

JGK

I paid about that in 2007

montreal mike

based on what i have see it is not a lot

jus think what a move would cost within the montreal area

I envisage a move to hamilton next year and i am budgeting twice the amount

pls let us know the outcome

lounan

We moved within Montreal 3 years ago and cost us $800 all in, I guess we are lucky that this time we aren't footing the bill ;-)

Novocastrian

Oh, FFS.

lounan

What?

Novocastrian

Someone else is paying. All you need to do is collect three quotations from regular moving companies and accept the lowest. Whoever is paying will be very happy with that.

Why start a thread about it?

montreal mike

actually from my personal perspective I might learn something useful as I am intent on making the great trek westwards in ten months and my understanding is that moving companies charge by not only by distance but by weight

montreal mike

here are some tips I have come across that might help

Protect yourself

• If you want to know if the company is reputable, a starting point can be a Google Maps search of the company address. Potential customers could look at the satellite view and ask: Are there trucks in the yard? Do they have a warehouse?

• Contact BBB and Canadian Association of Movers to assess companies

• Get at least three estimates in writing by someone who has inspected the items

• Phone estimates should include thorough discussion about what's in each room and if the cost covers unpacking, storage and claims settlement

• Ensure movers are aware of special items or other impediments that could affect estimate

• Move valuables such as jewellery or artwork yourself

• Before signing contract, check to see if company is bonded and insured.

• Ensure you have moving insurance with replacement value protection not depreciated value.

• Find out if mover is certified by WCB to avoid paying for injured employees.

• Take photos of your possessions.

lounan

Thanks Mike that's really helpful.

Novo I asked because there is still a budget that we have to keep too and if any one could recommend a company personally then we would appreciate the help.

Novocastrian

OK. What budget is it you have to keep to(o)?

montreal mike

here is a handy link

our tax dollars at work

http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/oca-bc....g/ca02029.html

Siouxie

Just a heads up too, regarding written quotations - in Ontario, you cannot be charged any more than 10% over the price stated in the written quotation.

http://www.sse.gov.on.ca/mcs/documents/275071.pdf

Dave n Ailsa

Yeah, I see a lot of wrongfull too usage too, and there's more than two to's too ;-)

Aqua

Some advice! Be careful of the scammers who offer you a price below $2000, they offer a low price nd then double or triple on the day...... We are using allied !


Always check reviews on the Internet , I did and one guy in Toronto owns 11 companies and all have bad reviews.....

Good luck