TouchWood Movers
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.
We help with all different types of home moves, and the requirements and recommendations for each move depend on the size, location, layout, and structure of the house.
Detached/ Semi-Detached/ Bungalow/ Houses
For larger moves, we recommend using bigger trucks. If you need extra space, a small truck can be added to provide additional cubic feet. Our trucks are easy to park, and you have the flexibility to choose as many movers as you need. This allows you to balance the time and cost of your move effectively. Based on our extensive experience, we are happy to provide you with a professional recommendation to ensure a smooth and efficient move.
Townhouse/ Row house/ Townhome
Moving in a townhouse can be challenging due to limited space for maneuvering larger items. This is especially true for three-storey townhouses, which often require navigating extra flights of stairs and necessitate more than two movers. We recommend using a medium-sized truck due to the difficulty of parking a large truck on the driveway. Based on your home’s structural layout, square footage, and the number of stairs, we will provide you with the optimal number of professionals and trucks needed for a smooth and efficient move.
Basement-houses
Basement homes can be either walkout or have a staircase leading to the main entrance. This structural difference significantly impacts the moving effort. To facilitate the move, pack all loose items in relatively larger boxes, making it easier to lift them into the truck. Since the truck will likely be parked a slight distance from the house, this approach ensures a smoother and more efficient moving process. Trust TouchWood Movers to handle your basement home move with expertise and care.
What we offer:
We have a large crew of experienced professionals ready to assist. We can deploy the right number of crew members needed to meet the specific requirements of your move, ensuring a smooth and efficient process within your parameters. Whether you need a small team or a large crew, we are here to make your move as seamless as possible.
We come fully prepared to ensure a smooth relocation. Our movers carry essential supplies, including tape, protective blankets, mattress covers, plastic wraps, and dollies. We also bring specialized tools and equipment to safely lift and transport heavy items. This comprehensive preparation ensures that your belongings are moved safely and efficiently to your new home.
No matter the structural layout of your house—tight spaces, steep steps, or short stairs—we get the job done. With years of experience moving in and out of the trickiest houses, we have the expertise to handle any challenge.
Our crew can disassemble and assemble most furniture. Please inform us in advance of any special needs so we can be prepared and let you know what’s within our capabilities. Our goal is to make your moving day as seamless and stress-free as possible.
Key things to consider before relocating:
Eight Weeks Before Moving Day:
1. Start Looking for a Moving Company
Begin by researching various moving companies in your area. Look for companies with good reviews, reasonable rates, and strong reputations. Compare the services offered by different companies. Consider factors like insurance coverage, packing services, and the availability of storage solutions. Read online reviews and ask for references from each 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.
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.
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