Home Movers in toronto

Touchwood Movers is the premier house moving company in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and surrounding towns. With years of experience, we understand the stress and excitement of moving to a new home. Our goal is to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible, ensuring you arrive safe and sound at your new house.

 

Preparation and Packing

  • Dismantling Furniture: We take apart dining tables, dresser mirrors, beds, patio swings, and cribs if needed.
  • Protective Covers: Mattresses are covered, and furniture is wrapped in shrink wrap. Padded blankets protect glass items, TVs, marble tops, mirrors, and other delicate items.
  • Boxes Provided: Wardrobe boxes for clothes and regular boxes if requested in advance.

Transportation and Unpacking

  • Placing Items: We place items in their designated rooms at your new location.
  • Furniture Assembly: We reassemble furniture based on your directions.
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home moving by touchwood movers

We help all different types of home moving and the requirements and recommendations around moving each house depends on the size, location, layout and structure of the house. Some general guidelines are:

Detached/ Semi-Detached/ Bungalow/ Houses

It is recommended to use bigger trucks for this type of move. A small truck can also be added to a bigger truck for extra cubic feet of moving space. The trucks are also easier to park and you will have the option to choose as many movers as you need. This flexibility allows you to balance the time needed for moving as well as cost. We will of course be happy to give you our professional recommendation based on our experience!

Townhouse/ Row house/ Townhome

Moving in a townhouse is a tricky task. With reduced area to maneuver bigger items, it is always advisable to move with care. Some of the townhouses are even 3-storeys or more, which means extra flights of stairs which definitely warrants more than 2 movers on a single moving job. It is difficult to park truck on the driveway so a medium sized truck is recommended. As always, based on the structural layout of your house, the square footage and the number of flights of stairs, we can share with you the optimum number of professionals and trucks required

Basement-houses

A basement-home can be walkout or with a staircase leading to the main entrance of the house. It sounds like a small structural difference but has quite an impact on the efforts needed for the move. It is advisable to pack all the loose items in relatively bigger boxes so it is easy lifting them into the truck since the truck will most likely be parked a slight distance away from the house

What we offer:

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At Touchwood movers, your house moving company of choice, we have a large crew of experienced professionals. We’re able to deploy as few or as many crew members needed to help with moving within the parameters you’re working in
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We come fully and appropriately prepared. Our movers carry tape, protecting blankets, mattress covers, plastic wraps, dollies, supplies and other special tools and equipment that help lifting heavy items to execute the relocation to your new house safely and efficiently
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No matter the structural layout of your house, tight spaces, steep or short steps, we get the job done. We have years of experience moving in and out of the trickiest houses and not every company can make that claim
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Our crew is experienced in packing as well. We often help pack-up the last remaining possessions you may have missed or not had the time to pack. We also provide moving boxes, tape and wardrobe boxes if you let us know in advance
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Our crew is able to dis-assemble and assemble most furniture as well. Let us know in advance of any such special needs so we can be prepared and let you know what’s within our capabilities. Our aim is to make the day of the move as unsurprising for you as possible
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We are one of the few companies that offer long distance transport as well, across all of Ontario and Quebec

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    Key things to consider before relocating:

    Eight Weeks Before Moving Day:

    1. Start Looking for a Moving Company

    Begin by researching various home moving company options in your area. Look for a moving company with good reviews, reasonable rates, and a strong reputation. Compare the services offered by different companies, considering factors like insurance coverage, packing services, and the availability of storage solutions. Read online reviews and ask for references from each moving company to ensure they have a history of satisfied customers.

    2. Plan Which Items to Donate or Sell

    Take an inventory of all your possessions. Decide which items you want to keep, donate, or sell. Contact local charities and non-profit organizations to arrange for donation pickups or drop-offs. Organizations like Furniture Bank and Habitat for Humanity GTA are great options. List items you want to sell on platforms like Kijiji, Facebook Marketplace, or Craigslist. 

    Four Weeks Before Moving Day:

    1. Mail Forwarding

    Visit the Canada Post website or your local post office to set up mail forwarding. This service will redirect your mail to your new address for a specified period.

    2. Utility Providers

    Contact your utility providers (electricity, water, gas, internet, and cable) to schedule the transfer of services to your new home.

    3. Measure Spaces

    Measure the rooms in your new home to ensure the furniture you plan to buy will fit. This is especially important for large items like sofas, beds, and dining tables.

    One Week Before Moving Day:

     1. Finish Packing and Label Items

    Pack essential items that you use daily, such as toiletries, kitchenware, and a few sets of clothes, in a separate box. Label this box clearly and keep it easily accessible. Label each box with its contents and the room it belongs to in your new home. Use color-coded labels or markers for easy identification. For example, use blue for the kitchen, red for the bedroom, etc. This will make your home moving process much smoother and more organized.

    2. Apply for a Change of Address

    Visit your local post office or go online to the Canada Post website to submit an official change of address form. This will ensure that your mail is forwarded to your new address.

    3. Transfer Utility Services

    Contact your utility providers (electricity, water, gas, internet, cable, and waste management) to inform them of your move. Schedule disconnection at your current home and reconnection at your new address.

    Moving Day:

    1. Be Available for Our Movers

    • Be Ready Early: Ensure you're awake and prepared before the movers arrive.
    • Point of Contact: Designate someone to be available throughout the day to answer any questions from the movers.

    2. Provide Special Instructions for Your Belongings

    • Communicate Fragility: Clearly indicate which items are fragile and require special handling.
    • Special Instructions: Provide specific instructions for delicate antiques, heavy furniture, valuable electronics, and any unique items needing extra attention or special transport methods.

    3. Start Your New Life with Best Wishes from TouchWood Movers

    • Unpack Essentials First: Begin by setting up your bed, kitchen, and essential furniture to make your new house feel like home.
    • Share Your Experience: TouchWood Movers values your feedback. Please share your experience and leave a review to help us improve our services.
    • Stay in Touch: Keep in touch with us for any future moving needs or additional services you may require.
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    Items that require special attention while moving houses:

    • Appliances – We take care of all the appliances such as laundry machines, dishwashers, single or double door fridges, stoves, freezers, snow blowers, lawn movers, old boilers in the basement, heavy tool kits, and so on.
    • Exercise Equipment – We move all types of exercise equipment including but not limited to treadmills and ellipticals.
    • Marble Top – Any item that has a marble top like dining or breakfast table, coffee table, nightstand or dresser is dealt with very carefully by packing the marble with padded blankets or bubble wrap.
    • Pool Table and Safe – Special dollies are used to move these heavy items. We move multi slab, single slab as well as snooker tables.
    • Forging or Welding Machines – We also move all kinds of machines whether they weigh a hundred pounds or a thousand!
    • Vanity – We move all kinds of kitchen as well as bathroom vanities