Moving FAQ

1. Create a list of local moving companies you plan to research.
2. Get a quote from each mover. Make sure to get moving quotes directly from a company’s official website or phone number. Some of the top search results on Google are actually companies that sell leads to moving companies. Working with movers directly cuts out any middlemen and will result in the lowest price.
3. Learn about each moving company’s reputation by reading online reviews from real customers.
4. Ask whether each company is licensed and how they’re insured.
5. Determine how each mover’s schedule works. Is your move date guaranteed? Will the same person who loads up your belongings transport and unload them as well?
6. Make sure you’re comfortable with how each mover charges, their cancellation policy, and whether or not a deposit is required.
7. Choose whichever company best fits your move; everyone’s needs are different.

First, determine the square footage of your house. Based on the square footage, you can estimate how many boxes you’ll need based on the average home and it’s contents.

• Less than 500 sq ft: 3 – 12 large boxes, 8 – 15 medium boxes, 12 – 18 small boxes, 2 – 5 dish barrels, and 3 – 5 wardrobe boxes.
• Between 500 – 999 sq ft: 5 – 15 large boxes, 10 – 20 medium boxes, 15 – 25 small boxes, 3 – 6 dish barrels, 3 – 6 wardrobe boxes.
• Between 1,000 – 1,499 sq ft: 10 – 20 large boxes, 15 – 25 medium boxes, 20 – 30 small boxes, 4 – 6 dish barrels, 5 – 7 wardrobe boxes.
• Between 1,500 – 1,999 sq ft: 15 – 25 large boxes, 20 – 30 medium boxes, 30 – 40 small boxes, 5 – 97 dish barrels, 5 – 10 wardrobe boxes.
• More than 2,000 sq ft: 20 – 30 large boxes, 25 – 35 medium boxes, 40 – 50 small boxes, 6 – 9 dish barrels, 8 – 12 wardrobe boxes.

You are going to want to keep anything you think you and your family will use on moving day. Some of the most common items are toilet paper, paper towels, snacks, phone chargers, things to keep your kids occupied and entertained, and your kids favourite toys. You will also want to keep any medication and important documents like birth certificates and passports with you. You may also want to set aside valuables and sentimental items. On the day of your move, you should put these things in a box or bag that you will take to your new home yourself.

1. First, choose the appropriately-sized box. For heavy items, such as books, use a small box. For lighter bulkier items, like throw pillows, use a larger box.
2. Assemble the box. Fold down the flaps on the bottom of the box — smaller flaps should be folded down before the larger flaps. Then apply packing tape to the seam. Always use packing tape. Masking tape or duct tape do not stick well to cardboard. If you’re packing something heavy, apply extra tape.
3. Crumple up pieces of packing paper and place them on the bottom of the box for cushioning, or fill the bottom with “packing peanuts / foam peanuts.”
4. If the items you’re packing are fragile, wrap them with packing paper or bubble wrap. Use tissue paper for especially delicate items such as china. Newspaper can stain.
5. Place each item in the moving box. Be sure to pack similar items in boxes, which makes unpacking much easier.
6. Pack the box as tightly as possible without overcrowding it.
7. Add extra packing paper or packing peanuts to the top of your box if there’s extra room, so your items cannot move around while they travel.
8. Once your box is packed, secure the box with packing tape. Boxes should always be taped shut to easily stack during transport. Never interlock the tops.
9. Label your box with its main contents and the room it belongs to. 

On average you can expect a local move to cost between $800-$1,500

For a fully equipped vehicle and the proper staff required for your items, the average cost for a mover in Victoria BC is between $130-$180 per hour

You can expect to budget between $800-$1,500 for a local move in Victoria BC. Each move is different, so contact us today to get your accurate quote.

As soon as possible! Every season has its busy times, so if you wait too long you may miss your window to get the dates that you need. Get an accurate quote from our professional movers and feel comfortable and ready to go when moving day comes.

Over the Winter (End of November to End of March). If you have the choice to move during any time of year this is the slowest time for bookings and can provide an opportunity to save money.

About 1-2 months in advance. If it is a very big move then the sooner the better.

Considering the time for travel, ferries, and extra equipment for the long haul, you can anticipate $3,000-$4,000 when all is said and done.

No. The initial cost from the quote is not negotiable, however if the move takes less time than expected this can lower the final cost of the move.

Moving insurance, packing supplies and fuel surcharge. All of this is based on how big the move is and how far you are going. When you get your quote through BC Moving and Storage we include these costs up front so you have all the details before making your decision.

Quotes are calculated after an on-site estimate is preformed to determine how much needs to be moved. This calculation is based on how many movers are required for a job, how long the job will take, and travel time between destinations.