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Plan your East Gwillimbury move
Count the spaces beyond bedrooms
Walk through every area before choosing a vehicle package. Include boxes under beds, shelves in the garage, patio furniture and anything stored in an outbuilding. Photographs help when the volume is hard to describe. Mark items that are not travelling, and mention anything particularly heavy or awkward so the team can discuss suitable handling in advance.
Make a plan for children and pets
Keep the main carrying route clear and decide who will look after children or animals while doors are open. Pack familiar bedding, snacks and everyday supplies separately. The crew needs a clear route rather than instructions about which room is safe to open. Tell everyone helping with the move which entrance and hallway are being used.
Label for the new layout
Name boxes for their destination rooms, especially when the new home has a different layout. A label such as upstairs front bedroom is clearer than a person's name to someone who has never visited. Put a simple room list by the entrance and identify furniture that belongs on another floor before unloading begins.
Choose your vehicle.
Two movers with every vehicle. Packing materials and HST are extra.
Small cargo van
12–14 ft · 2 movers
$100 /hour
Studios & smaller loads
Medium truck / van
15–20 ft · 2 movers
$120 /hour
1–2 bedroom homes
Large moving truck
22–26 ft · 2 movers
$130 /hour
3–4 bedroom homes
No hidden charges.
Included in every moving package
- 2 movers
- Moving vehicle
- Fuel and mileage
- Furniture assembly and disassembly
- Insurance
13% HST and packing materials (including stretch wrap) are extra. Minimum booking time and any extras confirmed before you book.
Treat extra pickups as part of the move
Family moves sometimes include collecting furniture from a relative or dropping a few items at another address. List those stops when requesting the quote, including stairs and parking at each one. Do not wait until loading to add an extra destination. Share the expected handover time for the new home, and keep a contact available if key collection is delayed. If you want packing help, specify the rooms that are unfinished rather than asking the crew to assess everything on arrival. A separately quoted cleaning visit can follow once the old rooms are empty and the moving team has finished using the entrance.
Get your East Gwillimbury moving quote
Start with your pickup and destination postal codes, preferred date and an inventory. Add photos of larger items and the route through each property. Optimum serves the GTA and beyond; this East Gwillimbury guide does not represent a separate branch office. The team checks the details and availability before a booking is agreed.
Your questions, answered
Before you book
Can the moving plan include an extra family pickup?
Ask before booking and provide the additional address, item list and access details. The team can discuss whether the stop fits the route and how it affects billable time. Extra stops should be written into the agreed scope.
What does the hourly rate include in East Gwillimbury?
Two movers, a vehicle, fuel, mileage, furniture assembly and disassembly, and insurance are listed in every moving package. Ask about the applicable coverage terms. HST and packing materials are additional, and the final total depends on billable time.
Is sending a quote request the same as booking?
No. A request starts the conversation. The team reviews the date, inventory and access, then discusses the price and scope with you. Availability and the booking details need to be agreed before the move is reserved.
Can I add packing or cleaning to this move?
Yes. Specify the rooms, items or cleaning tasks you want help with. These services are quoted separately from the vehicle package. Tell us whether you already have boxes and whether the cleaning space will be empty when access is available.
What if the inventory changes after I get a quote?
Send the revised list and any new photos before moving day. Extra furniture, another address or different access can affect the vehicle and expected time. The team can review the change with you so the agreed scope remains clear.