Your local moving service in Montreal
Our trucks leave from Longueuil, 15 km by road from Montreal city hall, over the Jacques-Cartier Bridge. We handle residential and commercial moves there, with packing and storage when you need them, whether you are coming over from the South Shore or simply changing neighbourhoods. Get your free quote in a few minutes.
Moving to Montreal
Montreal is a city of renters. In the 2021 Census, 63.6% of households rented their home, and 56.9% of occupied dwellings were in a building of fewer than five storeys. Add 16.0% in towers of five storeys or more and 13.2% in duplexes, and single-detached houses are only 7.1% of the stock. People move a lot here too: 13.7% of residents had changed address in the previous year, and 45.5% over five years.
For the truck, it all depends on your borough. The City lets each one set its own rules to reserve a spot on the street, and an occupancy permit for public property is needed as soon as the roadway, sidewalk or lane is taken up. Only official signs, rented from a specialized company, are accepted. They go up 12 to 14 hours before the space is used, and the paperwork is yours to do.
Whatever is not coming with you has two ways out. Bulky items are picked up all year. The rest can go to one of the City’s seven ecocentres, where you will be asked for ID showing your name and address. Staff do not help unload, so bring a second person for a fridge or a big TV.
On July 1, the Tribunal administratif du logement points out that a new tenant’s right to the home starts on the first day of the lease. The previous tenant gets no grace day to leave with their belongings. And if you are a low-income tenant still without a home after searching, the City asks you to call 311.
Once you have arrived, you update your details, and your dog’s or cat’s, in My account online or at a Bureau Accès Montréal.
For prices, see How much does a move cost?
What people say about our work
Our customers’ satisfaction is our greatest pride. Here are a few words from people who chose Chartrand for a simple, efficient move.
Jules C.5 out of 5 starsNous avons adoré travailler avec Willyam et son équipe à l'écoute. Merci Déménagement Groupe Chartrand
pierre C.5 out of 5 starsTrès bon service et fiable 👍
Veronique B.5 out of 5 starsSuper équipe! Merci
Questions about moving in Montreal
Who issues the permit to park a moving truck in Montreal?
Your borough: each one sets its own rules for reserving a spot on the street. If the truck or your belongings take up the roadway, sidewalk or lane, the City also requires a permit to occupy public property.
When do the parking signs have to go up?
Between 12 and 14 hours before you take up the street. Only official signs, rented from a specialized company, are accepted, and you handle the steps with your borough yourself.
Will my new apartment be empty on July 1?
It has to be. The Tribunal administratif du logement points out that a new tenant’s right starts on the first day of the lease, and the previous tenant gets no grace day to remove their belongings.
Where can I leave furniture that is not moving with me?
Montreal picks up bulky items all year. You can also take them to one of the seven ecocentres, with ID that shows your name and address. Bring help to unload: staff do not do it.
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