To ensure a seamless and efficient moving experience, moving companies ottawa outline key preparation and packing guidelines below. Adhering to these recommendations will optimize the process, reduce moving time, and protect your belongings.



1. Preparation for an Efficient Move


The duration of your move depends on your level of preparation and external factors such as traffic conditions. As a professional moving company, we emphasize that thorough preparation on your part can significantly enhance efficiency, potentially reducing moving time by 30%–50%. For instance, if you choose to pack household items, furniture, or disassemble items like beds or desks yourself, proper planning is critical to minimizing delays.



2. Packing

Best Practices
To streamline the packing process and safeguard your belongings, please follow these guidelines:


• Begin packing less frequently used items, such as seasonal clothing, non-perishable food, books, and kitchenware.

• Use appropriately sized boxes for heavy or fragile items (e.g., books, ceramics, glassware) to facilitate safe handling.

• Fill boxes completely, using padding to eliminate empty spaces and prevent items from shifting during transit.

• Organize items by room to expedite placement in your new location, reducing post-move sorting.

• Label each box with a unique number for easy tracking and specify the destination room and floor. Clearly mark boxes containing fragile items with appropriate warnings.



3. Furniture Disassembly


Large furniture, often assembled in-room, may have fragile connections that risk damage if moved intact. We recommend disassembling such items prior to the move. For added protection, remove and separately pack glass panels. Our team offers professional disassembly services upon request.

You can visit furniture manufacturers' website (for instance Ikea. to search Furniture Disassembly manuals



4. Specialized Packing for High-Value Items


Certain items, including solidwood or antique furniture, oil paintings, calligraphy, leather or light-colored fabric sofas, require extra care. These should be wrapped in protective film before transport. Our moving trucks are equipped with specialized blankets to provide additional safeguarding during transit.



5. Responsibility for Personal and High-Value Items


Please secure following items by yourself:

  • Personal belongings, important documents, and emergency medications.
  • Valuables such as cash, jewelry, antiques, or luxury watches (store these in a location inaccessible to movers).
  • Non-household items valued over CAD$500, which we recommend you transport yourself. If our team must handle such items, please notify us in advance regarding any specific risks or precautions.



6. Apartment Move Logistics


For moves involving apartments, please reserve the elevator in advance through your building management. Additionally, confirm the availability of a suitable parking space for our moving truck and inform us of the details to ensure a smooth operation.


We are committed to providing exceptional service and look forward to assisting you with your relocation. Should you have any questions or require additional services, please contact ottawa movers at your earliest convenience.