Oshawa ranked 109 of 209 places in Canada where people can find good jobs.  According to BMO’s Regional Labor Market Report, Oshawa is one of the best moving destinations in Ontario.

If you’ve decided to join the growing number of people moving to Oshawa to live and work, you will want to ensure your relocation is a successful one.

Oshawa’s Exciting Benefits for Newcomers

Home to General Motors, the city has also earned the name Motor City.  Being located on the shore of Ontario means the city experiences lake weather – increased wind, a lot of precipitation and slightly milder temperatures.  Winters are typically about -3 degrees while summers are around 20 degrees.  It gets quite snowy in January.

Located in the Durham Region, Oshawa along other cities such as Ajax, Whitby, and Pickering offers many advantages to residents – farm-fresh produce, farmers’ markets, and many outdoor activities like hiking, trekking, sailing, and golf.

You can learn more about Oshawa City Services, parking permits, and licenses to help with your arrival.

Professional Movers Know your Neighborhood

Oshawa has urban and rural neighborhoods. No matter which area you are moving to in Oshawa, our Oshawa moving partners are familiar and experienced in residential relocation.

Due to relatively lower housing prices, many people who work in Toronto commute from Oshawa.

Planning your relocation to Oshawa should begin with finding the most practical yet affordable means of relocation.

Not too excited at moving DIY?

If you have already tried moving DIY the last time and found it too stressful, you are not alone. It really isn’t easy to move heavy boxes and furniture at 2 locations. You could easily injure yourself, damage or break your stuff, and you’ll have to spend on a moving truck and fuel, too.

Fortunately, you have so many more options for relocating to Oshawa.  You can go completely professional with a full-service mover or mix moving options a bit with a hybrid move.  Read on to know more about the best way to move to Oshawa from Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and other Canadian cities.

How do you plan to relocate to Oshawa?

If you are still looking for the best way to relocate to Oshawa, you’ll need to anticipate the challenges that lie ahead.

• How much furniture, appliances, and other household goods do you have to transfer? Will you need help with packing, loading and unloading?
• How far is your current location to your new city?
• How much can you afford to pay for your relocation?
• Do you have sufficient time to get everything done on your own?

Your answers to these important questions will tell you what type of moving services you need to obtain.

Types of Oshawa Moving Services

The moving industry has revolutionized in the last decade and now offer more than just a moving truck with movers.  That being the simplest and most basic service, the customer can choose to obtain just transport of household goods or go beyond the basic and get extra services for a complete moving package.

Full-Service Moving to Oshawa

A full-service move may cost you much more than a basic truck and mover service. However, your movers will do absolutely everything for you.

They can pack all or some of your stuff, crate your art collection and other fragile collectibles, do all the heavy lifting, disassemble and re-assemble furniture, and even unpack upon arrival at your new place.  If you can’t take some furniture or goods because you have down-sized or other reasons, your movers can also take them to storage.

Don’t have the time or the energy to do it yourself?  A full-service moving package will take all the work off your hands.  You can sip iced tea while the movers magically whisk away your moving boxes and furniture.

Full-Service Moving for Local or Long Distance Moves

Full-service moves are available for local or long distance moves.  You can expect to pay thousands of dollars for a long distance move. Your flat rate will depend on a few factors:

• ✓ The travel distance from origin to destination
• ✓ The timing of your move (peak season or lean season)
• ✓ The weight of your cargo

There are ways to save on the costs of your full-service move. Learn how to save money on moving expenses with these simple moving money-savers.

Less Expensive but Practical Moving Options

We understand that moving is traumatic. Some friends may never have gotten over the fact that you made them carry your bed and couch down a flight of stairs. But you don’t have to go through that again.

If you feel paying thousands of dollars for a full-service move is not an option, there are other less expensive moving options at your disposal.

You probably only know of two choices for moving – go DIY with friends and a rental truck OR hire expensive full-service movers.

Take a look at the table below to see the average costs and time for a DIY Move, a full-service move, and a hybrid move.

This will help you choose the best moving solution suited to your needs and your budget.

** Average prices for all 3 types of moving will vary based on factors such as distance and size of move (studio, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, etc.)

With a DIY Move, you do all the work and need to pay for the following:

• Truck rental
• Fuel and mileage
• Moving supplies and equipment
• Hire moving labor or get friends to help
• Food and drinks for friends

You will also need to factor in the work you will do, the time it takes to complete your move, and the cost of returning the truck after your move.

You should also consider moving insurance if you are transporting valuables like flat TV, computers, high-quality furniture, or collectibles.

With a full-service move, your moving cost includes hourly charges for a local move or a flat rate for a long distance move The movers will do everything, provide insurance, and in most cases, moving supplies and free use of moving equipment and tools.

With a hybrid move, you will do your own packing. You can choose between:

• moving with loading/unloading and transport
• Transport only

Movers Offer Loading/Unloading with Door-to-door delivery

If you want moving with loading/unloading and transport at a fraction of the cost of a full-service move, you can obtain moving truck with 2 or 3 movers from professional moving companies. They will calculate costs based on the distance of travel, the number of movers needed, the size of the truck needed, and the time it takes to load/unload and deliver your goods.

If you need transport only and can do your own packing, loading and unloading, renting portable moving containers from professional moving companies is also an economical option. Movers deliver the portable container to your current location (it will be parked in front of your home) and you have time to pack and load it with your household items. The moving company will also pick-up the moving container and deliver it to your new location.

Both options provide consumers with a more affordable way to move that combines DIY moving with a professional service.

Moving Services Tailored to your Needs

As you can see, your moving options are not only limited to a U-Haul rental truck or an expensive moving service.

There are several other ways to move without taking on all the hard work. You can also avoid wallet-breaking moving services if they are not suited to your budget.

It is possible for you to go hybrid so you can maximize moving help but cut down on moving costs.

Professional moving companies in Canada calculate your moving costs in a number of ways, from hourly rates to flat rates, depending on distance and complexity of the work.  Understanding how moving companies in Canada charge for moving expenses will help you to pick the right moving company and service.

For you to see how much you can save from moving services, take 2 minutes to fill-out our short online form. You can receive moving quotes from 5 professional moving companies.

How Do Free Moving Quotes Work to Your Benefit?

Free moving quotes are the best ways for you to find the most affordable or the most high-quality moving company, depending on your preference.

Our network of moving companies include small and independent movers as well as bigger and premium moving companies.

We invite you to fill-out our online form with your specific moving details such as moving date, origin and destination, moving needs required, size of home (studio, 2 or 3 bedroom), and other requests.

5 Moving Quotes from top Oshawa Movers

You will receive shortly 5 moving estimates from top movers near you who can provide the type of moving service you need. (local, long distance, or international move)

Our moving partners will tailor their moving estimates to your preferences as stated in your online request.

These moving quotes are absolutely free and no obligation – you are free to reject or accept moving estimates, no reason required.

What have you got to lose? If you are looking for the best moving solution for relocating to Oshawa, we can help you find the right moving company, free of charge.

We hope you will have a most pleasant and stress-free relocation experience with our moving partners!